SMOG - any Subie-friendly place around San Mateo?

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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SMOG - any Subie-friendly place around San Mateo?

I searched and it seems like I should pass just fine. I have a stock d/p with both cats on the car, but I'm concerned with passing the visual. I have silicon i/c hoses (red) and a catless uppipe that might attract attention.

Based on what I've read here, 99% of the techs would not know what to look for as long as there is a cat visible under the car. But I would still like to avoid any potential issues, so looking any recommendations for a smog shop in the Peninsula - either subaru-friendly or simply with a tech who's not too **** about the visual part.

Thanks,
Alex
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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You should be fine. I pass smog with spt intake catless upipe and a catback and I did a Speedy Oil change
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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In case anyone cares =)

Smog Express at 1300 Old County Road in Belmont.

$55 w/o any coupons, super friendly and the whole thing took no more than 25 minutes. I think visual was limited to verifying that all the id numbers match up.

Btw. I forgot about the CEL mod in the downpipe censor - didn't cause any issues as well.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Congrats on passing and thanks for the info!
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Should probably keep them under pms.
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