What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[gooffeyguy]

When we had the state run inspection stations back about 15 years ago, they were pretty much a big joke. They had multiple lanes and when you pulled in they would check your gas cap. You would then get out and go wait in this glass hallway and watch while they pulled your vehicle up and either plugged into the OBD2 port (96+) or drove it while on rollers (like a dyno) for earlier years with a sniffer up the tailpipe.

This roller test would have the driver follow this line on a screen that would have them accelerate, decelerate, hold steady, etc to simulate about a 3 minute drive cruising, going up hill, coasting, etc.

Half the time these idiots couldn't drive a stick and took them multiple attempts because they would deviate from the line on the screen. One time when I took my built, supercharged, 5 speed with a Spec Stage3 clutch the operator tried 3 times but kept stalling it during the test and would have to start over. Finally another worker came over and did it after 2 tries.

I was so glad when they got rid of those testing stations around here about 8-10 years ago

 

[Fless]

When we had the state run inspection stations back about 15 years ago, they were pretty much a big joke. They had multiple lanes and when you pulled in they would check your gas cap. You would then get out and go wait in this glass hallway and watch while they pulled your vehicle up and either plugged into the OBD2 port (96+) or drove it while on rollers (like a dyno) for earlier years with a sniffer up the tailpipe.

This roller test would have the driver follow this line on a screen that would have them accelerate, decelerate, hold steady, etc to simulate about a 3 minute drive cruising, going up hill, coasting, etc.

Half the time these idiots couldn't drive a stick and took them multiple attempts because they would deviate from the line on the screen. One time when I took my built, supercharged, 5 speed with a Spec Stage3 clutch the operator tried 3 times but kept stalling it during the test and would have to start over. Finally another worker came over and did it after 2 tries.

I was so glad when they got rid of those testing stations around here about 8-10 years ago

^^ This (Envirotest) is what we have now, although it seems that the gas cap and OBD test is done first and, if it passes those, no roller test. After the initial new car exemption and depending on the MY of the car, it's required every two years. Also, there are drive-by stations at certain places like some highway off ramps and if you pass two of those tests within a certain time prior to your tag renewal date, you don't have to go to get the physical test. Just pay your $25 test fee when you pay for your tags.

A long time ago they did the tailpipe sniffer test but I think that was for pre-OBD vehicles.

 

[wsteele]

I hear that parts of OR may end up as parts of Idaho.

When I lived in CA we always heard the ideas for a new state, but it was always the State of Jefferson, which would combine northern parts of CA with southern parts of Oregon. Seemed like pipe dream stuff though.

Big government orientation of my state? It’s no bigger than most any state, much less in lots of areas especially things like vehicles -unlike states that have things like “safety inspections” which are more government getting in your face or cameras looking up your undercarriage for the absence of cats. Now California, that’s another story.

I guess I am watching too much news of the happenings in Portland. I never lived in Portland, but I did San Francisco. San Francisco seems down right sane compared to Portland. Very encouraging hearing first hand your point of view.

 

[Just Fishing]

We are headed to OR shortly for our little vacation.
We rented a little beach house for the week, one of my coworkers lives a few blocks from our rental.

At least after talking to him, so far they are somewhat progun there.
My carry permit is not valid there, and they have these retarded vehicle storage laws.
I plan on carrying right up to the border, then separate locked cases goes my glock and mags.

His plan is to take us to the dunes to share his pews with us.
He knows about my little private range plans, so i hope to return the favor later.

Been a while since i paid attention, but WA went to a terrible place.
I hope OR isn't planning to follow.

 

[Just Fishing]

Oil changed on the wife's Buick enclave, i am not a fan of the oil filter location on that car.
I have seen worse, far worse...

Made worse that i put the catch can right above the oil filter.
I need to fix that later.

but when you remove the filter, oil goes right down the side of the engine.
the stupid filter is right on the side of the block, and horizontal to the block (-)
So you get oil going right down the side of the block.
At least it doesn't leak onto the exhaust, but it's damn close.

Something to figure out later, probably some trick.
Or i just plan on using a little engine degreaser after every oil change.



Garage AC running, plan is to get back to work on the heads!

Running out of time fast, I'm hoping the machine shop can resurface the heads quickly!

 

[wsteele]

We are headed to OR shortly for our little vacation.
We rented a little beach house for the week, one of my coworkers lives a few blocks from our rental.

At least after talking to him, so far they are somewhat progun there.
My carry permit is not valid there, and they have these retarded vehicle storage laws.
I plan on carrying right up to the border, then separate locked cases goes my glock and mags.

His plan is to take us to the dunes to share his pews with us.
He knows about my little private range plans, so i hope to return the favor later.

Been a while since i paid attention, but WA went to a terrible place.
I hope OR isn't planning to follow.

My ID enhanced permit gives me reciprocity with a lot of states but Oregon isn’t one of them. When I decided to go ahead and get the enhanced permit here (permitless carry is legal here, with a few exceptions), I had to take all my paperwork over to OR to get an OR permit. They want their money.

We don’t spend a lot of time in OR, but it is nice to be legal when you have a gun along.

 

[Just Fishing]

My ID enhanced permit gives me reciprocity with a lot of states but Oregon isn’t one of them. When I decided to go ahead and get the enhanced permit here (permitless carry is legal here, with a few exceptions), I had to take all my paperwork over to OR to get an OR permit. They want their money. .

We don’t spend a lot of time in OR, but it is nice to be legal when you have a gun along.

Figures.
I was planning to get my AZ permit a while back in order to have the ability to carry in NV.
But NV reversed their ruling and quietly put UT back on the approved list.

We also have permitless carry here in UT, people think that the plan is to raise the requirement for a permit here in order to give us better reciprocity.
I'm hoping that's the case.

If i end up visiting OR often, then i'll look at the requirements to have a valid permit there.

 

[Just Fishing]

Trying to get my hands on some of this crap
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptx-80697 (copper gasket spray).
everyone is out of freaking stock!

I just paid $20 a can off of ebay...
at least that's the shipped price.

 

[Just Fishing]

When we had the state run inspection stations back about 15 years ago, they were pretty much a big joke. They had multiple lanes and when you pulled in they would check your gas cap. You would then get out and go wait in this glass hallway and watch while they pulled your vehicle up and either plugged into the OBD2 port (96+) or drove it while on rollers (like a dyno) for earlier years with a sniffer up the tailpipe.

This roller test would have the driver follow this line on a screen that would have them accelerate, decelerate, hold steady, etc to simulate about a 3 minute drive cruising, going up hill, coasting, etc.

Half the time these idiots couldn't drive a stick and took them multiple attempts because they would deviate from the line on the screen. One time when I took my built, supercharged, 5 speed with a Spec Stage3 clutch the operator tried 3 times but kept stalling it during the test and would have to start over. Finally another worker came over and did it after 2 tries.

I was so glad when they got rid of those testing stations around here about 8-10 years ago

lol, yeah i hate emission testing.
I really don't like allowing people to drive my crap.

To make it worse,
I got my car vandalized one freaking time, and now i have a little ptsd every time someone touches my crap.




I'm so glad my vette doesn't need inspections.
I have to watch over that thing every time i took it somewhere.
Idiots would try to lift it wrong, or scrape bottom because it's so low.

I finally learned to get referrals from the local vette club, really the only thing it needs is tire balancing and alignments.
Now that i have good places run by vette owners, life is much better.

 

[Doubeleive]

here in Ca, they just plug in the computer to check for codes, they look to see if the check engine light works, then they check to be sure there are 02 sensors then they check to be sure cat's have the correct number stamped on them and check the intake, if you have a CAI they check the c.a.r.b. code. otherwise the only thing not allowed is long tube headers although there may be some allowed if they have all 4 cats not sure. All the aftermarket stuff is not allowed to even be sold here unless it is carb certified.
I had to have my CAI for the Silverado imported it doesn't have to be smogged for another 3 years or so, new vehicles get 7 years of no inspections for the original owner or if it is sold in the first 2 years or something to that effect