A buddy of mine got state reffed for Nov and the guy saw he had other mods and he was cool he just told him ima check what the ticket is for idc about the rest of the parts who knows how others are I never got reffed
I'm pretty positive that he's a car guy himself and didn't want to expose much to the public since he's representing the state in a sense. Him talking about a dyno there proves it to me lol either way glad you got it fixed and you were blessed with a chill dude inspecting the whip!
The most annoying about this is how cops do not do this for their own. I have a built sti and have been stopped many times and just bc I'm law enforcement, I have been let go immediately. Yes it's nice but it sucks that not everyone is treated the same way. It seems off that I even said that since I am benefitting from it but I can just imagine what someone with a higher rank/more power than me can get away with and its scary. Also, come on corporations pollute our planet way more than a car with a DP would, but that circles back to what I was saying, the more power, the more you can get away with.
Agreed. My car is registered under my dads name since my insurance premiums would be through the roof… and everytime they run my car, they shockingly let me go. He’s doj 🤣🤣
despite how much of a pain in the ass the whole process was, the ref seemed like a pretty stand up dude and real chill about it. gotta be grateful of that at least lol. time for some more sti content though!!
im also a native bay area resident (Vacaville) and I recently moved to Knoxville, TN, and it's CRAZY how much shit you can get away with here. Made me realize how insane the laws are in California. When I heard citation for a cold air intake my jaw dropped lmfao thats just insane
I’m an inspector . It’s nice to see you can now drive your car . Cool footage of the inspector. Glad he was nice 👍. And yes we look at all emission components. I have the same mirror and it’s handy . Great video 👍
Hey not sure if you’ll see this but I’m struggling with my state reffed education. I got state reffed for emmisions for no carb sticker, my car has no airbags and aftermarket steering wheel without horn, do you guys check that stuff? Thank you in advance
That Ref was cool ASF. That Ref knows all that shit is bullshit but its his job. Hes a car guy himself you can tell. Hope the other Refs watch this video and follow his ways. Glad to see you passed.
I just moved to LA for work (I'm actually from Boston, so it's dope seeing you wear a Red Sox's hat) and videos like these make me terrified to mod my BRZ at all here.
it’s honestly not that bad here, that cop was just targeting chris. if you drive chill in front of cops they won’t really bother you. they might pull u over late at night to fish for DUIs using your mods as probable cause, but if you’re chill with them, they’ll be chill with you too
Good one bro!👍 Oh, just to be Safe, make copies of that State Ref Approval letter! I don't, personally, trust 🐷's and if you lose that paperwork somehow, you're up a Creek! Experience, has been my best teacher!✌️
I got state ref in my EVO. Change the exhaust back to stock until I can get home and register the car where I live. I'm only here in Cali for work and I bought the car while working here in Cali. August can't get here soon enough.
Cobb Stage 1 & 2 OTS are CARB legal. A custom tune/pro tune is not CARB legal. Also there are many brands that are CARB legal but they only run up to a certain number series. So it can be confusing, for example, if you purchase an AEM intake that is legal and one that isn’t. Glad your ride is back on the road.
State Ref does not test for sound. Only EPA/CARB testing. Any audible mods are up to your local PD/City. Typically its a cap of like 98dBs. Good to learn about what PD checks for and what your fine was. Building mine to be pretty much CARB complaint to the T visually. Keep in mind depending on the officer there is a difference between a STATE ref and an EXHUAST ref. Much rather be EXHUAST reffed due to the fact they only need to confirm that you are back to a "stock" setup as far as cats. It does not effect you axle back, unless you're unlucky and get a prick PD officer or Ref/BAR tech. Safe travels.
A friend of mine got pulled over in his STOCK RX-8 doing 5 below the limit. They call 4 cops to check everything about the car. 20 minutes later, they say the motor tipped them off (he was doing 7k in 1st).
Cali is really is a different dimension. being cited for a cold air intake and bov is so funny. also for them to assume the car isnt on a stock map with no real tangible evidence is pretty sketch. I hate to see Cali's car laws going this far considering how prolific the car scene is there.
No what I applied for a postion out in CA a few weeks back at my company since they need a class A or B driver.. I'm kinda happy they didn't pick me, I wanted to much to move anyways. But, after watching these types of videos, I don't think I'd be able to tool around with the EVO X out there. The only thing I have is Before I had to install the OEM Cat back into the car, I had an aftermarket high flow in there. TurboSmart Dual Port BOV ETS Intake HKS Hi-Power Dual Exhaust System So, I'm wondering if I'd be safe to live and cruise around out there with what I have on the car now.
You live in Otay Ranch? Yea I’ve been to that state ref at the that same location southwestern college years ago with my 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Pulled everything off put it back to stock and sold the car a week later. Now I’m into BMW’s
I don’t think they connect anything to test sound anymore.They use to do that,but not anymore. They just connect to your car’s ecu.Congratulations,u passed!!👍
hey man! I just got state reffed and wanted to know when you called for inspection were you able to pick any approved state ref? I live in OC and if you are able to make an appointment anywhere Id probably try going to this guy haha. Time to sell my HKS it seems lol
@@chris_borges i appreciate the reply man thank you! Last question, do you get the “random” referee checks in the mail after you pass or is that a myth? Thats my deciding factor right now if I should buy a stock dp or just rent and run my cobb dp forever since that passed smog before lol
did u put the aftermarket exhaust after the state ref certification and before going to the court? or did u put it back on after the certification and going to court?
Bro @chrisborges y’all hit up Viejas? Y’all gotta go to the buffet, my dad is the Executive Chef over there. Let me know when you go so I can let my dad know. He will hook it up!
If one were to have all Cobb parts except the downpipe and a protune, then all one would have to do is remove their downpipe and upload a Cobb OTS tune to pass, correct?
Yeah the Cobb stage 1, 1 + have carb numbers. I have a Cobb stage 1 ,1+ carb sticker stuck to my coin tray so if someone plugs in they see it. I hope I never have to go back to the ots but it’s nice to have the option to pass temporarily.
Bro my car would not be able to drive in California lol, it’s straight piped from the turbo, MK5 GTI, planning on tuning it so it has a Glock switch pop tune
thank you to the cops that are keeping the streets clean! I'm glad that modded vehicles are off the street they can be so dangerous!! it's not like there are other things to worry abt...
@@chris_borges appreciate the answer. I have pretty much the same upgrades as you but on a 10th gen Accord. I'm sure Subies get that inspection probably the most hopefully no one suspects my family sedan.
That thing dude said about modifications not being beneficial, idk what he was on about to be honest because truth be told even the smallest of engine modifications does increase power even if that increase is less then .5% it’s still an increase which is beneficial to the car itself. Why because emissions only do one thing, hold your car back from running the way they truly should. 🤷♂️ emissions on diesel vehicles always clog and cause problems on top of the factory needing to detune them just to run with the emissions crap on them there’s absolutely no benefits to having emissions crap on your car. Plus car emissions aren’t even the problem, it’s big factory corporations that are the true issue, they just blame it on cars because they can’t attack those companies which is BS. Ps I know your cars not diesel I was just using that as an example.
Dude inspecting your car was super chill thank god
Facts! Good man.
A buddy of mine got state reffed for Nov and the guy saw he had other mods and he was cool he just told him ima check what the ticket is for idc about the rest of the parts who knows how others are I never got reffed
Man … dude that checked your car seemed so chill , seemed like a old school car guy! What a job he got haha
Super chill! He’s a good guy.
I'm pretty positive that he's a car guy himself and didn't want to expose much to the public since he's representing the state in a sense. Him talking about a dyno there proves it to me lol either way glad you got it fixed and you were blessed with a chill dude inspecting the whip!
Good guy forsure! 🙏🏻
California Tyrants
The most annoying about this is how cops do not do this for their own. I have a built sti and have been stopped many times and just bc I'm law enforcement, I have been let go immediately. Yes it's nice but it sucks that not everyone is treated the same way. It seems off that I even said that since I am benefitting from it but I can just imagine what someone with a higher rank/more power than me can get away with and its scary. Also, come on corporations pollute our planet way more than a car with a DP would, but that circles back to what I was saying, the more power, the more you can get away with.
Agreed. My car is registered under my dads name since my insurance premiums would be through the roof… and everytime they run my car, they shockingly let me go. He’s doj 🤣🤣
@SubUwU Life yeah having a DP, or being caught speeding says so much lol
The whole pollution thing is just an excuse .. we all know it but we don’t make the rules so 🤷🏻♂
Yeah, just look at the corrupt DC bureaucracy, FBI, CIA, DOJ etc.
Corruption rules, not only this country, but the planet.
Worst part about all of this is they are going after a good guy like Chris instead of any of those takeover kids.
crazy i had the same guy do my inspection, when i got state reffed. super cool guy, glad you got him after experiencing the rude ass cop
despite how much of a pain in the ass the whole process was, the ref seemed like a pretty stand up dude and real chill about it. gotta be grateful of that at least lol. time for some more sti content though!!
Yeah forsure he was super cool!
Idk if he still teaches a class at south western college but anytime students had questions he was super friendly and helpful.
That’s awesome and great to hear. He seems like a great genuine dude!
Crazy that the inspector is still there. I remember getting inspected years ago by the same guy.
im also a native bay area resident (Vacaville) and I recently moved to Knoxville, TN, and it's CRAZY how much shit you can get away with here. Made me realize how insane the laws are in California. When I heard citation for a cold air intake my jaw dropped lmfao thats just insane
You aren't getting away with anything. You are experiencing basic freedoms.
Inspector was an absolute chiller 🫶 finally back on the road!
Facts! Super chill.
I’m an inspector . It’s nice to see you can now drive your car . Cool footage of the inspector. Glad he was nice 👍. And yes we look at all emission components. I have the same mirror and it’s handy . Great video 👍
Do you guys care about how low the car is?
@@tommynguyen1220 as long as I can see the underbody cats and O2 sensors I don’t care
Hey not sure if you’ll see this but I’m struggling with my state reffed education. I got state reffed for emmisions for no carb sticker, my car has no airbags and aftermarket steering wheel without horn, do you guys check that stuff? Thank you in advance
Gotta give you props that through it all you were respectful to the cops and to the state ref. That’s real
Glad the inspection went well 🙏🏾 Thanks for showing some of the process of how it goes! Bruh that casino clip was hilarious 😂
Fat L at the casino 😂
Yeah that guy definitely had a few cars back in his day, super chill honestly.
Glad the car is all good to go and back on the road Chris!🙌🏼
people watching at the casino is a vibe. idk if its a good one but its nice sometimes
That Ref was cool ASF. That Ref knows all that shit is bullshit but its his job. Hes a car guy himself you can tell. Hope the other Refs watch this video and follow his ways. Glad to see you passed.
Good man for sure. 🙌🏻
Chris is such a g man very inspirational guy but chill asf love the vids keep it up
Man this means a lot. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I remember that Ref, from Southwestern College right? Guy inspected my Honda back in 2002! He is a pretty easy going guy.
Yessir!!
Always loving watching your videos Chris
🫶🏻
I just moved to LA for work (I'm actually from Boston, so it's dope seeing you wear a Red Sox's hat) and videos like these make me terrified to mod my BRZ at all here.
it’s honestly not that bad here, that cop was just targeting chris. if you drive chill in front of cops they won’t really bother you. they might pull u over late at night to fish for DUIs using your mods as probable cause, but if you’re chill with them, they’ll be chill with you too
@@e92e36 ^ what he said
Glad everything went by smoothly for you! I’m curious to see what the plans for the STI are going forward! Love the videos! ❤
Exhaust mods back soon! 💪🏼
Glad to see the pass 🙏 seemed like a nice guy.
He is for sure!
Good one bro!👍 Oh, just to be Safe, make copies of that State Ref Approval letter! I don't, personally, trust 🐷's and if you lose that paperwork somehow, you're up a Creek! Experience, has been my best teacher!✌️
Risk it for the biscuit!
Don’t gamble. 😂
Stoked you got the car legal👍🏼
Now chris, your car is good to go 👍 don't put your mods back on, lol. It looks great and sounds great 👍
Have fun with it. Enjoy it, live it.
Much love bro!
I got state ref in my EVO. Change the exhaust back to stock until I can get home and register the car where I live. I'm only here in Cali for work and I bought the car while working here in Cali. August can't get here soon enough.
Hell yeah. Glad you got things sorted out with the sti 🍾🤝
Thankfully! 🙌🏻
I almost bought the IAG oil separator...good to know that the Cobb one is CARB-legal. 👍
Yessir! Same exact canister too. Just rebranded.
Always a good day when Chris uploads a new video. Can’t wait for the cruise in June 🤘
Ayyy means so much bro! ❤
One of the hottest sti builds out there
Thank you man 🫶🏻
Cobb Stage 1 & 2 OTS are CARB legal. A custom tune/pro tune is not CARB legal.
Also there are many brands that are CARB legal but they only run up to a certain number series. So it can be confusing, for example, if you purchase an AEM intake that is legal and one that isn’t.
Glad your ride is back on the road.
💯🤝
State Ref does not test for sound. Only EPA/CARB testing. Any audible mods are up to your local PD/City. Typically its a cap of like 98dBs. Good to learn about what PD checks for and what your fine was. Building mine to be pretty much CARB complaint to the T visually. Keep in mind depending on the officer there is a difference between a STATE ref and an EXHUAST ref. Much rather be EXHUAST reffed due to the fact they only need to confirm that you are back to a "stock" setup as far as cats. It does not effect you axle back, unless you're unlucky and get a prick PD officer or Ref/BAR tech. Safe travels.
they revved mine when i took mine in with a resonator delete lol but I think my solid rear motor mount made the car louder inside than outside
From your other video, might as well get the Cobb Big SF CARB Compliant intake so you can still have some power mods
So happy for you family , im getting my wrx real soon like another month or so
Yesss excited for you!
Literally laughed at the title of the video
A friend of mine got pulled over in his STOCK RX-8 doing 5 below the limit. They call 4 cops to check everything about the car. 20 minutes later, they say the motor tipped them off (he was doing 7k in 1st).
I’ve been waiting for this video to upload about the update sti
Got you bro 💪🏼
Going to have to watch u build it since my sti got totaled today😞
Jesus Cali really has it rough. Please don't let my state end up like this, I can see the whole US MAYBe eventually getting this strict..
All of these videos seem to come from Southern California
Thank you Chris for the laughs!! When you coming to CT?😮
Hahah got you!!
dude was hella chill honestly glad it worked out for u homie
Suuuuper chill!
Glad the STI got cleared bro✍🏾..can finally drive your car with the feds off your back 💯
I been seeing ur whip on the 5 freeway at 5am On my way! to workk shits sick👍🏽👍🏽
Ayyy thanks dude!
This video make me want to move to Arizona so bad!!
Love that color. Is that paint or wrap? Who did the work and would you recommend them?
Cali is really is a different dimension. being cited for a cold air intake and bov is so funny. also for them to assume the car isnt on a stock map with no real tangible evidence is pretty sketch. I hate to see Cali's car laws going this far considering how prolific the car scene is there.
It’s Not See Germany down here for car enthusiasts. Gotta thank them takeover kids for that tho.
I really hope to see you out in the wild and to grab a pic man!
come down to a state that makes sense you can run open headers
Glad everything went well! Are you gonna be bringing the STI to SubieFest this year? Would love to see it!
That’s the plan!
@@chris_borges that’s awesome! I’ll be driving the AutoX event this year! So I’ll see you there!
gonna start honking at the homies at red to green lights when we're cruising now lmaoo
So your telling me all you need is a pass smog test an that’s it!? 😂 well that’s one loop hole I just learned
Are you kidding. I'm about to move to Cali from Midwest. 22VB. That sucks.
Love the videos keep them up
Thanks Joseph for the support!
No what I applied for a postion out in CA a few weeks back at my company since they need a class A or B driver.. I'm kinda happy they didn't pick me, I wanted to much to move anyways. But, after watching these types of videos, I don't think I'd be able to tool around with the EVO X out there.
The only thing I have is
Before I had to install the OEM Cat back into the car, I had an aftermarket high flow in there.
TurboSmart Dual Port BOV
ETS Intake
HKS Hi-Power Dual Exhaust System
So, I'm wondering if I'd be safe to live and cruise around out there with what I have on the car now.
Swap ecu, muffler and intake. Good to have to original parts
he revved it to make sure no gas was spitting out the exhaust. same guy did my state ref.
You live in Otay Ranch? Yea I’ve been to that state ref at the that same location southwestern college years ago with my 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Pulled everything off put it back to stock and sold the car a week later. Now I’m into BMW’s
Yessir!
Is the STI staying stock or are you putting back on all the mods? Loved the video bro stay away from those casinos 🤣🤣
Why mod it it barely drives
Exhaust mods are coming back!
glad the sti is finally legal man #roadto100k new frs wrap??👀
STI 🫢
hell yeah ANOTHER CHRIS UPLOAD🎉🎉
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
how do you like un tune the car, is it hard (Im new to this stuff)
just flash the stock tune file its not hard as long as you actually saved your stock tune
Got my Subaru in November, I already got 3 tickets. And a state Ref on the weekend. These cops be on sum bs
No wayyyy…
The frs is at the wrap vault
Almost at 100k bro. Can’t beileve it 😊
Right around the corner 🫶🏻
Happy it went smooth. Good lookin my boy 🤙🤝
Appreciate you!
I don’t think they connect anything to test sound anymore.They use to do that,but not anymore. They just connect to your car’s ecu.Congratulations,u passed!!👍
Sick!!
Nope they connected mine about 2 weeks ago to a device down in MSJC campus, near Hemet. Guy there’s a dick, heads up, go to the one in Chula Vista!
@@marvinabitia6874 I’m glad my exhaust is carb legal.
Even specific air and oil separator illegal too. Dang that’s suck
Any recommendations on a replacement catalytic converter?
The ref was giggling 🤭 while looking at all mods.
😂😂😂😂😅
hey man! I just got state reffed and wanted to know when you called for inspection were you able to pick any approved state ref? I live in OC and if you are able to make an appointment anywhere Id probably try going to this guy haha. Time to sell my HKS it seems lol
I believe it’s any! This guy was just the closest to me. Any CA inspector should be fine.
@@chris_borges i appreciate the reply man thank you! Last question, do you get the “random” referee checks in the mail after you pass or is that a myth? Thats my deciding factor right now if I should buy a stock dp or just rent and run my cobb dp forever since that passed smog before lol
did u put the aftermarket exhaust after the state ref certification and before going to the court? or did u put it back on after the certification and going to court?
Oh wow i just heard the part about the wrap vault 😂😂😂😂
😏😏
whats the name of that blue you have on the car? i want to wrap my gti in that colour
Bro @chrisborges y’all hit up Viejas? Y’all gotta go to the buffet, my dad is the Executive Chef over there. Let me know when you go so I can let my dad know. He will hook it up!
BET HECK YEAH!!
fire content as always
thank you man!
Are you sure that you’re able to drive to work and school?? I was told it cannot be drivable on the road until it is sign off .
The STI is backkkk 🔥🔥
Yessir!!!
now put the parts back on. seems like u didnt get pulled over when u had the gram lights on
You got it checked at southwestern?
The poor STI man, so annoying that its causing this much trouble cause god dayum its clean af😅🥵
All good now! 🙌🏻
@@chris_borges you going back to the loud exhaust?
I'm surprised they don't check camber and tire wear.
Isn't the cobb stage 1 tune carb certified?
Dang I got my inspection on the 22nd for my turbo brz
Danggg bro
If one were to have all Cobb parts except the downpipe and a protune, then all one would have to do is remove their downpipe and upload a Cobb OTS tune to pass, correct?
Yeah the Cobb stage 1, 1 + have carb numbers. I have a Cobb stage 1 ,1+ carb sticker stuck to my coin tray so if someone plugs in they see it. I hope I never have to go back to the ots but it’s nice to have the option to pass temporarily.
If it has a carb sticker you can leave it on and it’ll pass.
So you put everything from Modified to stock emissions to pass or fail
yessir STI is back 😈
Heck yeah 💪🏼
Y’all a vibe 😂 I’m about to see if I could win some money now at the casino lol
And this right here made my decision not to mod my EVO X //MR and CVC X //TR except cosmetics!
Your cruise is going to be the same day as FuelFest
Bro my car would not be able to drive in California lol, it’s straight piped from the turbo, MK5 GTI, planning on tuning it so it has a Glock switch pop tune
thank you to the cops that are keeping the streets clean! I'm glad that modded vehicles are off the street they can be so dangerous!! it's not like there are other things to worry abt...
Can you explain how you got to the point where the popo required a inspection?
It’s a ticket a cop can give if he really wants to. He saw me driving and decided to just hand me one.
@@chris_borges appreciate the answer. I have pretty much the same upgrades as you but on a 10th gen Accord. I'm sure Subies get that inspection probably the most hopefully no one suspects my family sedan.
Why is the IAG aos not legal but the cobb one is? I have my smog due and im curious because I have an IAG one.
Not sure! They’re literally the same exact kit just rebranded. Cobb proly paid extra to have it Carb.
Hey Chris we enjoy your content!
Hey robo-cop CA😐
New Video Yayy❤
Got you 🙌🏻
Move! I couldn't live like that.
That thing dude said about modifications not being beneficial, idk what he was on about to be honest because truth be told even the smallest of engine modifications does increase power even if that increase is less then .5% it’s still an increase which is beneficial to the car itself. Why because emissions only do one thing, hold your car back from running the way they truly should. 🤷♂️ emissions on diesel vehicles always clog and cause problems on top of the factory needing to detune them just to run with the emissions crap on them there’s absolutely no benefits to having emissions crap on your car. Plus car emissions aren’t even the problem, it’s big factory corporations that are the true issue, they just blame it on cars because they can’t attack those companies which is BS. Ps I know your cars not diesel I was just using that as an example.
Hey man I recently got state reffed for emmisions and my car has no airbags and no original steering wheel without horn. Do they check all that stuff?
Only emissions based stuff!
@@chris_borges thank you for responding bro 🙏🏼
what colour code is that