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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>steeters</b> <br /><small>Member # 14324</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,5,26,22,37,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Hi,<br /><br />I did the search thing on here and elsewhere. I didn't find my answer and I thought someone here could help.<br /><br />I'm lining up a purchase of a '94 cobra from out of state. Supposed to be completely stock, including 49 state emissions.<br /><br />Questions <br />Anyone had any issue registering/smogging a 49 state emissions vehicle brought into CA?<br />Any chance all cobras came with factory 50 state emissions anyway?<br />Assuming all the equipment is there for emissions and visual smog check, any issues that I should be aware of?<br />Thanks!<br />Steve <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>steeters</b> <br /><small>Member # 14324</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,5,27,8,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Let me rephrase that question down to what I really wanted to know...<br /><br />Anyone know if a car sold on the west coast, but not in CA (like this '94 cobra), would come from the factory with 50 state emissions equipment?<br /><br />It just seems like a lower production engine configuration like the cobra's, where they probably sold most of them in CA anyway, might have just been sold with CA/50state emissions equipment. <br /><br />I can pop the hood when I see it, but was just curious.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2017-06-27, 08:07 AM: Message edited by: steeters ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>4IDFOX</b> <br /><small>Member # 9921</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,5,28,5,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> The only issue with registering a 49 state car purchased out of state is if it has less than 7500 miles. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>stangin'</b> <br /><small>Member # 514</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,5,29,18,37,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Years ago, I purchased a '97 Cobra from AK. I didn't have any issues registering it in CA. Get it to pass smog, take it to the DMV for a VIN check and you're set. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>steeters</b> <br /><small>Member # 14324</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,6,1,17,18,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Thanks for the replies. I got the car home and it has the 49 state "federal emissions" sticker.<br /><br />Not a problem, but I was curious if it would have CA factory emissions stuff...even though it was originally delivered into Oregon.<br /><br />Either way, off for smog/DMV on Monday. It's a 1994 time capsule so it should be fine. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Martinna</b> <br /><small>Member # 12493</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,6,15,0,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> When you smog, set your base timing to the minimum allowed, 7 degrees exactly. This will help you pass. Post pictures when you get it, clean 94 snakes are rare. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>steeters</b> <br /><small>Member # 14324</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,6,18,22,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Passed smog and registered the car with no problems.<br />I'll post up some pictures once I take a few that are better looking than it sitting in a parking lot.<br />66k original miles and the only modification is a Fram air filter. One owner car, and it came with the window sticker, all the SVT certificates, a 20% Bond Bondurant Driving School coupon, owner's manual, etc. I'm not a car show guy, but I have to admit I do like that the original owner kept all that stuff.<br />Original paint is in amazing condition and the leather has just a few wrinkles but otherwise perfect.<br />I couldn't be happier with the purchase. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Martinna</b> <br /><small>Member # 12493</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,6,19,2,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Can't wait to see the pictures. Sounds like you got a real gem there. The next time smog is due, consider retarding your timing to the minimum limit of 7 degrees. Everyone should use this easy trick to help them pass. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>KevinK</b> <br /><small>Member # 9234</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2017,7,17,13,1,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Any vehicle without a sticker gets treated as A 49 state car. There realy has not bee much of an issue on getting 49 state cars smogged in ca since the mid 90s<br /><br />As long as all the factory equipment is in place. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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