I'm unfortunate living in one of the few parts of IL where they make you test a vehicle reading the OBC for emission compliance. I can't pass or ever will because my SRT isn't driven enough; or due to disconnecting the battery terminal; or trickle charging the battery. All these factors contribute to never allowing a "ready" light for them.
I use my truck riding to either car shows or 'cruise outings', which I've only put 2300 miles of actual and total miles on. I know I'm bad for not getting her out more, but I use her for show. Unless the weather is perfect, I don't take her out. She's garage kept and in heated conditions during the winter. Yes, I'll get her exercised in between the other times, but not enough to pass the state EPA test. I drove all last year using one of my buddies dealership plates, since my plates couldn't be renewed. He doesn't have his dealership anymore, so I can't go that route again.
My dilemma is that I applied for a "emission waiver, for show car status", and received their reply back saying, 'they're declining my request'. I sent them all necessary papers, insurance, and pictures to hear their closing comment that to them, 'they see this as a pleasure vehicle'.
This truck is s/c'd and tuned accordingly. One can see from the "partial list of mods", I use this ride for shows.
The question now is, does anyone know what would make the EPA accept the waiver or another recourse? I don't want to re-title the truck to someone I'm not sure of, in another county either. I'm sure that someone from our club had to experience this same situation before. What other options are there?
Lost in Disneyland!
I use my truck riding to either car shows or 'cruise outings', which I've only put 2300 miles of actual and total miles on. I know I'm bad for not getting her out more, but I use her for show. Unless the weather is perfect, I don't take her out. She's garage kept and in heated conditions during the winter. Yes, I'll get her exercised in between the other times, but not enough to pass the state EPA test. I drove all last year using one of my buddies dealership plates, since my plates couldn't be renewed. He doesn't have his dealership anymore, so I can't go that route again.
My dilemma is that I applied for a "emission waiver, for show car status", and received their reply back saying, 'they're declining my request'. I sent them all necessary papers, insurance, and pictures to hear their closing comment that to them, 'they see this as a pleasure vehicle'.
This truck is s/c'd and tuned accordingly. One can see from the "partial list of mods", I use this ride for shows.
The question now is, does anyone know what would make the EPA accept the waiver or another recourse? I don't want to re-title the truck to someone I'm not sure of, in another county either. I'm sure that someone from our club had to experience this same situation before. What other options are there?
Lost in Disneyland!
