dunefreak Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I just read this on http://www.duneguide.com/ Effen California and their clean air rules...even when it comes to offroad. Like these builders aren't hurtin enough already, they get hit with these fines now. http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr040209.htm Penalties apply to 37 manufacturers April 2, 2009 SACRAMENTO - Last month the California Air Resources Board fined a consortium of sand car sellers $600,000 for its members' illegal engine and vehicle sales between 2006 and 2008. ARB investigators found that illegal engines and vehicles were being sold in California by several sand car manufacturers. The penalties from this case apply to 37 members of the newly formed association that were selling uncertified products."Industries that cater to off-road enthusiasts must also consider their product's impact on the environment," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Uncontrolled emissions from these vehicles add to California's already serious smog problems."As a result of the investigation, most major sand car manufacturers and some engine suppliers located in California formed the Sand Car Association. to ensure that its members build compliant products. The association's formation has resulted in industry self-enforcement and California certification of three engines for use in sand cars.For a complete list of the 37 manufacturers included in the settlement, click here. ARB is still investigating other sand car manufacturers that are producing and selling illegal non-California certified vehicles. Sand cars are off-road vehicles popular at state and federal recreation areas like Pismo Beach and Glamis Dunes. The Department of Motor Vehicles can revoke registrations of illegal vehicles; therefore, it is important that dealers and purchasers ensure that the vehicles are legal in California. Clean vehicle engines cut smog-forming emissions and improve fuel economy, reducing harmful greenhouse gases. Smog can cause respiratory problems, including asthma, and effects the lung function growth of children.The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. www.DuneGuide.com Sand Car Association Case Settlement for $600,000 Alumi Craft Inc., Santee, CA Buck Shot, La Habra, CA Carr One, Murrieta, CA CBM Motorsports, Ontario, CA Danzio, Lake Elsinore, CA DeJong Manufacturing, Murrieta, CA Demon Fabrication/Sinister Sand Cars, San Marcos, CA Desert Dynamics, Hesperia, CA Desert Off Road, Montclair, CA Desert Rat Buggies, Apple Valley, CA’ Elite Offroad Performance, Artesia, CA Extreme Fabrication, Riverside, CA Extreme Performance, San Bernardino, CA Eyeball Fabrication, Riverside, CA Funco, Rialto, CA Gary’s Automotive, Fontana, CA High Fly, Fresno, CA King Sand Cars, Apple Valley, CA Mosebillt Off-Road, Corona, CA Outfront Motor, Buena Park, CA Playtech Racing, Anaheim, CA Quicksand Performance, East Rancho Dominguez, CA Raw Motorsports, Temecula, CA Redline Performance, Anaheim, CA Revolution Sand Cars, Alta Loma, CA Sand Buggy Supply, Cerritos, CA Sand Cars Unlimited, Anaheim, CA Sand Limo by Joe Fab, Inc., Apache Junction, AZ Sand Storm Fabrication, Chino, CA Sand Rail Fabricators, Bell Gardens, CA Sand Trix, Gilbert, AZ Suspensions Unlimited, Corona, CA Trick Racing Sports, Yucca Valley, CA TomPro Design, Paso Robles, CA Toys 4 Big Boys, Corona, CA Turn Key Engines, Oceanside, CA Wicked Sand Cars, Riverside, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 CARB is out of control, they are imposing restrictions on commercial trucks that could cost my company close to six figures in the next 5 years to comply . Every truck in, or coming into the state will need to comply. They are power hungry, unregulated and out of control. They are f'in with EVERYBODY they can think of for the $$$$$$ So they get 600K from the sandrail mfg's, what about the loss of tax revenue when they drive these guys out of business.. The state gets that much revenue out of 100 cars produced.. Time to move the company to Sin City closer to Dumont anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 So they get 600K from the sandrail mfg's, what about the loss of tax revenue when they drive these guys out of business.. The state gets that much revenue out of 100 cars produced.. exaaaactly! Time to move the company to Sin City closer to Dumont anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 ooooooooooooooooooooooff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 CARB is an out of control Govt entity, in which the people of the state of CA had no buy in. they run on taxpayer money, and treat us like sh*t. They are also attempting to implement a car pool law for every business that employs more than 40 people here in CA too that list reads like a whose-who of sand car manufacturers too. not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Here is another one, they have mandated new "heat reflective" glass and paint in Ca, to the tune of $300 to $800 per new car sold (keep in mind Ca. does not allow tinted windows) and they were contemplating banning the sale af Black cars as well (#2 best selling color next to white). Apparently it makes the driver use the a/c more... by the way my 04 cc 4x4 superduty got 15mpg avg my 08 cc 4x4 superduty gets 11mpg avg with the new dpf system and its regen... Yes it saves some pollutants as far as exhaust but how much energy / natural resources are wasted producing the extra fuel required.. EFF, Dunefreak you got me started.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I heard some of these builders aren't even guilty. CARB sux a$$, just another way to get money out of a business owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 i say welcome to nevada we might even give you a extra tax break just for leaving california Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 The ARB has been out of control for a long time. Effin tree huggers. The problem is a lot of states follow California's lead on a lot of this crap due to the feds pushing it on them. It won't be long before all the states will have this crap. Effin tree huggers started all this semi annual smog checks to begin with and the virus has spread to all states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) how long has nevada been smogging chevy/ford/dodge truck diesels? We start in jan 2010 in CA...looks like one aspect NV has us beat on (the only one too) and as i type...i hear 3-4 2 stroke weedwackers being used on my street wonder if they have to smog those? Edited May 1, 2009 by richard cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 how long has nevada been smogging chevy/ford/dodge truck diesels? We start in jan 2010 in CA...looks like one aspect NV has us beat on (the only one too) Not sure of the exact year, but it has been a while. I think since around 04/05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor0206 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 how long has nevada been smogging chevy/ford/dodge truck diesels? We start in jan 2010 in CA...looks like one aspect NV has us beat on (the only one too) and as i type...i hear 3-4 2 stroke weedwackers being used on my street wonder if they have to smog those? Richard, its not that big of a deal, i had a 03 duramx with both edge computers, intake, bigger waste gate, and straight piped 4" with no cat or muffler and passed just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Richard, its not that big of a deal, i had a 03 duramx with both edge computers, intake, bigger waste gate, and straight piped 4" with no cat or muffler and passed just fine. no cat = no pass in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Richard, its not that big of a deal, i had a 03 duramx with both edge computers, intake, bigger waste gate, and straight piped 4" with no cat or muffler and passed just fine. no cat = no pass in NV wow.....they let that fly in MinniSOOOOOOta? visual inspection of a cat before smog test....HUGE fine if no cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1208 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 i say welcome to nevada we might even give you a extra tax break just for leaving california Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 These Guys are so friggin out of control... Release 09-43 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2009 Karen Caesar 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Car dealership fined $175,000 for installing unapproved aftermarket part SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board fined Sunrise Ford, a car dealership with outlets in North Hollywood and Fontana, $175,000 last month for illegally modifying 2005 through 2007 model year light- and medium-duty vehicles with an aftermarket device before the vehicles were sold. The part, called a Fuel Maximizer, is intended to improve gas mileage and performance in cars by changing the flow of air as it mixes with the gasoline before combustion. Discovery of the unapproved parts was made during a routine dealer inspection. "We expect dealers to follow the law, which requires that certified aftermarket parts only be installed after a vehicle is sold," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Our air quality can suffer when careless mistakes are made, so we hope this fine sends a strong message." It is illegal in the state of California to perform modifications on a new car prior to sale. Modifying car engines can increase harmful emissions and may lead to the vehicle failing California's smog test. Per the terms of the settlement, Sunrise Ford will pay a total of $175,000 to the California Air Pollution Control Fund which supports research and programs intended to reduce California's carbon footprint. California's air quality measures are in place to prevent excessive emissions that can negatively affect public health. Ozone, also known as urban smog, can cause difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughs, heightened asthma rates, cardiopulmonary ailments and premature deaths. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Disclaimer: Any views, statements, or opinions expressed in this email are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of the company from which it originated. Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this email (including any attachments) is private and confidential, may be legally privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law, and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, retention, archiving, or reproduction of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by return email and immediately delete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeloco Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 how about this one they are also proposing to smog all motor cycles bunch of whats next boats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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