Annnnd to ice the cake the registry just sent out an email to all the inspection stations to fail any vehicles with plug and plug, and or aftermarket HIDS. It states unless it's original equipment reguardless of color fails. I work at a dealership in Lawrence which means 90% of the cars now fail for this annnd about 100% of the employees cars fail lol. MASS SUX in plain English.
MA Inspection Trouble! MA READ THIS!
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A few guys have said MIL's will still work, so I guess it's worth a shot.
As for me, being in deep shit already, I'm not sure its worth taking the risk of showing up to the MAC without cats. :burn:
Obviously
Mass blows plain n simple!!!
Good luck ... When do you go see MAC
Come to think of it, I'm not sure what the previous owner did but I was able to pass back in October with an o/r x-pipe. I think I might be ok.
yup its true, happened to a good buddy of mine.........same exact thing
if you have questions, just like GOTSVT mentioned, go talk to your tuner. There are ways to remedy the issue
and a big LOL at all the moron's bashing MA, it's only a matter of time before the rest of the states adopt the same laws. Seriously people, wake up.
if you have questions, just like GOTSVT mentioned, go talk to your tuner. There are ways to remedy the issue
and a big LOL at all the moron's bashing MA, it's only a matter of time before the rest of the states adopt the same laws. Seriously people, wake up.
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CA is 10 years ahead of us. We actually don't have it that bad
When did the tag expire on it Chris?
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I haven't set up an official date yet, but I know the rejection sticker expires 60 days from when it was issued
It was up for inspection last September
happened to my amg. inspection checks readiness of everything now o2 sensors are usually turned off for long tubes making them show in not ready state it fails pretty much on the first step.
You just have to find the right place lol. I every time I went for an inspection I passed with a nice, clean, emissions reduced vehicle 
F*ck this sh*t. You'd think MA would spend their efforts in getting their municipalities budgets under control and in the black. Instead they continue to pass useless legislation that further inhibits people's freedom. Un-f*cking-believable. Only a matter of time before they start issuing fines, fees etc for non-compliance. Fortunately this does not affect me but I am now rethinking getting LT's and an o/r x that is for sure.
I just passed today with longtubes and a catted H. The cats are bad so it throws a cel. I put eliminators in and drove it to the dealer where my friend works. He said the only monitor that didnt run yet was the cats but you are allowed 2 not ready monitors as long as they are all supported. I also had them turned off untill yesterday when I loaded the stock tune.
You just have to find the right place lol. I every time I went for an inspection I passed with a nice, clean, emissions reduced vehicle
I wish it was that simple, before it was just the CEL and visual inspection but now that it's in the computers the shop really has no control anymore :shrug:
lol I hear you man, I'm surprised they havent asked for more money yet...
Thanks Matt, I wish I could use his but I've got Mac Longtubes
Chris, you can find a used Mac catted H for about $150. That will take care of the headaches. I would also get in contact with Pete from Performance Dyno as that's where I had the car tuned. But that was also back in '08. He may be able to email you a revised tune that allows for the O2's to be on and then either run MIL's or just keep the catted H on there. Text me if you have any other questions.
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