Need a place to do the Virginia emissions and safet check.
 

I tried to register using the still valid NY stickers, as allowed ,but low and behold I need a piece of paper showing the car passed not just the sticker which is all I had left after registering in NY. When I asked how I was suppose to get the windshield into the office to show her, as there is no way they were going to go look at it, I figured I better leave.

So a suggestion would be appreciated, I figure I may not pass on the emissions as it is running a bit rich at idle and I only drove it a couple hundred miles this summer, but gotta try.


Thanks

What kind of car is this? If it's 25 yrs. or older, you don't need emissions inspection. If/when you pass VA emissions, the station electronically transmits your readings to the state and they give you a certificate to take to DMV. There's no way I know of to get around this, other than leaning out your mixture, getting it really hot and then trying to pass the test. There is a Shell station on Franconia Rd. in Alexandria, where the owner is a Porsche guy and would probably find a way to squeak you through. He has a 993 and I run into him sometimes at the 7-11. His name is Sammy and his station is near the corner of Franconia and Beulah, across from the 7-11.

The car is an '81 euro that passed easily last year but is running a bit rich right now, maybe I just need to take it out and run it hard and then take it in.

Thanx for the suggestion

'78 Targa emissions question
 

I'm new to this group and am looking at a '78 Targa now in Florida that's in
great shape and checks out fine. My question is this: Would it be emissions
test exempt in Virginia? If so, is that only with antique plates or can it be
with regular plates? With regular plates, I presume I'd still need yearly
safety check, right? Also will be looking for a decent insurance carrier, so
will that be a special issue with a 25-year-old car? Thanks in advance for
your help.

jpayton,

This should answer your questions... http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/ci...es/antique.asp.

To be able to use your car for more than just shows and testing, you can do the "vintage" plate. With that option you still need to do a safety inspection every two years (if you do a two year renewal each time).

We’ve opted for regular plates for the ’71 Targa (FLITZR) & the ’62 356 T6 (DER TUB) from the very first. Both have served as daily drivers. Actually, we just kept the regular plate on the ’71 after it qualified.

I just got my car inspected last Monday and passed. I have a euro 930. I bought a gas tester to test my CO before wasting my time to get the emissions. My car being originally from California may have helped. From what I saw, there is no way around the system since its linked to the DMV. Part of the test was a fuel cap pressure test. The only thing I was concerned was the visual from the inspector. They definitely did a visual making sure the vaccum hoses were connected. Obviously, not all inspectors know Porsche design especially with a Euro turbo which I was banking on to pass.

Re: '78 Targa emissions question
 

Don't know anything about the car you're looking at in FL, but I talked to a guy here in the DC area (pretty close to me in MD, actually) about an 86 Carrera Targa he's selling. A friend was interested, but decided he wants a coupe. On the surface, sounds like a pretty good deal - car in EXC for only $14k asking. Just an FYI. I'd go with regular plates - too many strings attached to the antique ones.

IF you go with antique plates, you are not required to do any testing. They do state you cannot drive more than 2,500 miles per year but they don't check. Be sure to get collector car insurance otherwise you will not get much for your car if it's wrecked although they will place restrictions on your driving.

If you are looking to make this your everyday car, then go with regular plates to avoid any potential issues with the law. Not sure what you do about insurance in this situation as far as covering your vehicle for fair value.

-Dan
1970 911T