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Emissions Testing

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North Potomac, MD
Hi All,

I have been lurking but haven't posted for awhile. I hope everyone is well.

I just received a notice to have my '00 NSX emission tested in Maryland. I know for "regular" cars they test them on a treadmill, but what about my beautiful car. I won't even allow my wife to drive it, let alone some state tailpipe jockey. Tell me some good news, like my car gets different treatment. ;)

Thanks

Rick
 
In Texas, the 96 and up(I believe) do not have to get "dyno" tested. I believe they just plug something up to the car. :)
and btw, welcome back!!
Z
 
One of the treadmill stations here in StL has shown differential treament towards NSX's (and the like) and don't run them on the treadmill. Maybe they have caught too much flack from owners about their tailpipe jockeys.

Mine on the other hand got put on it. Not that it did any good, becasue as soon as the jockey slapped it in gear the sniffer hoses fell out of the exhaust tips. :p The dummy never figured it out. I suspect I would have failed otherwise. :D
 
Drive it yourself?

I just had mine done yesterday at a local 'Test Only' Shop. The guy was really cool and let me pull it in and out of the garage onto the dyno.

Once in, I let him handle the acceleration tests (only 2-4 gears to be shifted) because I figured it couldn't do much harm.

Here's another tip:
- I have a 94 with no mods and he said he couldn't test it because they normally need to check the timing and would need to pull the spark-plug-cover thingy. I quickly got Mission Viejo Acura on the phone and handed it to they guy and whatever Jedi-Mindtrick the Acura technician did worked!
- Also, the tech told me to warm up the Acura and "drive it hard" on the way over. Supposedly that does something.

One way or another, I passed with flying colors which is great because I'm due for a major tune-up and have done several track day and autocross events over the last 2 years!

This underscores the quality and engineering put into our cars!

Dave
 
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