Moving to the Phoenix area!

Monstar · 06-05-2009, 08:13 PM

Hello all. I am moving from Columbia Missouri to Queen Creek, and had a few questions for you locals. I am bringing with me my 06 Speed6, 04 WRX wagon, and possibly an FB and was wondering about smog testing. See, where I'm from we don't have such a thing! I've been building nasty rotary powered cars for years, with no issues because we live in the sticks.(no really) Now, we (GF Crystal, Dexter the Great Dane, and I) are moving due to new jobs and I get wind of this smog stuff....Oh no! The speed6 is basic bolt-ons with no tune yet(waiting), the wrx is "stage 2" on 93 (which by the way I hear is not common out there? (Downloaded a 91 oct AZ tune last night) and the FB is just nasty.

I usually have an FC, Starion, or something else, but sold the last one when we decided on AZ. So, I guess long story short....how does SMOG testing work. I know, it's kinda silly I don't know this yet and we are moving very soon. We were just hoping on getting some info from locals.
I am looking forward to getting out there and hitting up some track days!

Dustin.

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ShaggyTR · 06-05-2009, 08:28 PM

az doesnt have an awd dyno so they dont smog for subaru's i believe only plug in to the ecu and check for codes i think

Monstar · 06-05-2009, 08:36 PM

Both cars are AWD.....please let this be true! I plan on going, oh so much more on both cars!

Mcahol3 · 06-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Ya they only check the ecu for codes so get them tuned dont pop any check engine lights and your straight. they do have a visual inspection but they never check and the ppl there dont know jack so they dont care, you should be good

oh and welcome to hell !!

Monstar · 06-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcahol3

Ya they only check the ecu for codes so get them tuned dont pop any check engine lights and your straight. they do have a visual inspection but they never check and the ppl there dont know jack so they dont care, you should be good

oh and welcome to hell !!

Haha...well, the scooby is catless and the ms6 is muff-less so I guess we will see what happens? No codes, clean right now. Plus, I'm an ASE tech( forgot to mention) so I can just scan em at home before I go to get tested if I have to I guess. But, neither one has thrown a code yet!

Hell? Please don't get me worked up....I know it's hot and worthless for boosted cars.

ASU · 06-05-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstar

Hello all. I am moving from Columbia Missouri to Queen Creek, and had a few questions for you locals. I am bringing with me my 06 Speed6, 04 WRX wagon, and possibly an FB and was wondering about smog testing. See, where I'm from we don't have such a thing! I've been building nasty rotary powered cars for years, with no issues because we live in the sticks.(no really) Now, we (GF Crystal, Dexter the Great Dane, and I) are moving due to new jobs and I get wind of this smog stuff....Oh no! The speed6 is basic bolt-ons with no tune yet(waiting), the wrx is "stage 2" on 93 (which by the way I hear is not common out there? (Downloaded a 91 oct AZ tune last night) and the FB is just nasty.

I usually have an FC, Starion, or something else, but sold the last one when we decided on AZ. So, I guess long story short....how does SMOG testing work. I know, it's kinda silly I don't know this yet and we are moving very soon. We were just hoping on getting some info from locals.
I am looking forward to getting out there and hitting up some track days!

Dustin.

What do you mean not common? The WRX or the fuel. If its the fuel 93 does not exist to my knowledge. If you are talking about the WRX, no less than what they have in MO.

kpluiten · 06-05-2009, 09:16 PM

Wirelessly posted (LG Voyager: Mozilla/4.1 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; ) 400x240 LGE VX10000)

Welcome. There are a lot of us in the queen Creek area and we have weekly meets. Check out the San Tan meet thread to meet more of us.

Also, to everyone else, we ought to make an Arizona Smog test sticky so everyone knows what's up. We're getting these questions about once a week. I'll volunteer.

bObby · 06-06-2009, 12:40 AM

I wouldn't go to the San Tan meet unless you want v6eaterwrx to touch you where you pee.

v8eaterWRX · 06-06-2009, 12:50 AM

^ i will......

ShaggyTR · 06-06-2009, 01:53 AM

wtf.......

dubya05 · 06-06-2009, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bObby

I wouldn't go to the San Tan meet unless you want v6eaterwrx to touch you where you pee.

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8eaterWRX

^ i will......

i just loled and nearly woke up my daughter Kayla, whew....

bObby · 06-06-2009, 05:00 AM

Dont say I never told you so.

KP · 06-06-2009, 06:28 AM

Why would you leave a place like Missouri. Maybe it's because I've only been to STL, but I frickin' love that place.

Monstar · 06-06-2009, 08:08 AM

Girlfriend graduated from mizzou, and is a Vet now. Landed a nice job in Queen Creek, and I am looking to move again anyway( I get around). So...yep.
And the question was for 93 fuel, it's everywhere here...all BP stations. It's all we use, unless we are tuning something a little more aggressive...then we just drive down to the Phillips 66 and get 110. Yes, they sell it at the pump....why am I leaving this place!
I am looking forward to going to the meet/greets.

ASU · 06-06-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylepope519

Why would you leave a place like Missouri. Maybe it's because I've only been to STL, but I frickin' love that place.

Are you serious, my father is from MO and its horrible. There is a reason why STL has non exsistant growth, you know.

KP · 06-06-2009, 05:50 PM

We have 100, and 110 at pumps here, you've just got to find them. And since you're moving to queen creek and planing on modding, you can start with switching over to E85. Hellllooo baller fuel.

kpluiten · 06-06-2009, 08:58 PM

It's true! e85 is the Queen Creek Subaru fuel of choice.

SirBrass · 06-06-2009, 09:04 PM

where on earth are there e85 stations?

kpluiten · 06-06-2009, 09:27 PM

Here's a map of e85 stations in AZ I just threw together.

It's not finished yet, but all the stations I know of are on there.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...80cca3be67813f

List form:

http://www.e85refueling.com/location...tate=AZArizona

Monstar · 06-07-2009, 09:40 AM

How about a link for a the conversion on these cars? Parts needed and all that jazz. I've had some friends that have done it on bigger power cars, but most have switched back. Some even had bad experiences....whether it was car or builder I dont know.

06-05-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Monstar Scooby Newbie Member#: 201825 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Creve Coeur Vehicle: 04 wagon, 06 MS6	Moving to the Phoenix area! Hello all. I am moving from Columbia Missouri to Queen Creek, and had a few questions for you locals. I am bringing with me my 06 Speed6, 04 WRX wagon, and possibly an FB and was wondering about smog testing. See, where I'm from we don't have such a thing! I've been building nasty rotary powered cars for years, with no issues because we live in the sticks.(no really) Now, we (GF Crystal, Dexter the Great Dane, and I) are moving due to new jobs and I get wind of this smog stuff....Oh no! The speed6 is basic bolt-ons with no tune yet(waiting), the wrx is "stage 2" on 93 (which by the way I hear is not common out there? (Downloaded a 91 oct AZ tune last night) and the FB is just nasty. I usually have an FC, Starion, or something else, but sold the last one when we decided on AZ. So, I guess long story short....how does SMOG testing work. I know, it's kinda silly I don't know this yet and we are moving very soon. We were just hoping on getting some info from locals. I am looking forward to getting out there and hitting up some track days! Dustin. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-06-2009, 09:27 PM	#19
kpluiten Scooby Guru Member#: 120273 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 06 WRBWRXWGN Now with 100% more Spec-C	Here's a map of e85 stations in AZ I just threw together. It's not finished yet, but all the stations I know of are on there. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...80cca3be67813f List form: http://www.e85refueling.com/location...tate=AZArizona Last edited by kpluiten; 06-06-2009 at 09:53 PM.

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06-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
ShaggyTR Scooby Specialist Member#: 197159 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Gilbert Vehicle: 89 SR20 30r Coupe 90 SR20 Hatch	az doesnt have an awd dyno so they dont smog for subaru's i believe only plug in to the ecu and check for codes i think

06-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
Monstar Scooby Newbie Member#: 201825 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Creve Coeur Vehicle: 04 wagon, 06 MS6	Both cars are AWD.....please let this be true! I plan on going, oh so much more on both cars!

06-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#4
Mcahol3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 141517 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: North Phx Vehicle: 02 WRX PSM 08 Forester X	Ya they only check the ecu for codes so get them tuned dont pop any check engine lights and your straight. they do have a visual inspection but they never check and the ppl there dont know jack so they dont care, you should be good oh and welcome to hell !!

06-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
kpluiten Scooby Guru Member#: 120273 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 06 WRBWRXWGN Now with 100% more Spec-C	Wirelessly posted (LG Voyager: Mozilla/4.1 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; ) 400x240 LGE VX10000) Welcome. There are a lot of us in the queen Creek area and we have weekly meets. Check out the San Tan meet thread to meet more of us. Also, to everyone else, we ought to make an Arizona Smog test sticky so everyone knows what's up. We're getting these questions about once a week. I'll volunteer.

06-06-2009, 12:40 AM	#8
bObby Scooby Guru Member#: 66959 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: straight out of Compton Vehicle: VF Engineer'd e46 M3 & vip'd 2GS GS300	I wouldn't go to the San Tan meet unless you want v6eaterwrx to touch you where you pee.

06-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#9
v8eaterWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 108547 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: boondock camping Vehicle: 2012 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 5.7l TRD AFE Stage II	^ i will......

06-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#10
ShaggyTR Scooby Specialist Member#: 197159 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Gilbert Vehicle: 89 SR20 30r Coupe 90 SR20 Hatch	wtf.......

06-06-2009, 05:00 AM	#12
bObby Scooby Guru Member#: 66959 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: straight out of Compton Vehicle: VF Engineer'd e46 M3 & vip'd 2GS GS300	Dont say I never told you so.

06-06-2009, 06:28 AM	#13
KP Scooby Guru Member#: 147637 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: PM SkimSTI for FREEEEEEEEEEEEE Vehicle: HJ's Ask Hobbs. He knows.	Why would you leave a place like Missouri. Maybe it's because I've only been to STL, but I frickin' love that place.

06-06-2009, 08:08 AM	#14
Monstar Scooby Newbie Member#: 201825 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Creve Coeur Vehicle: 04 wagon, 06 MS6	Girlfriend graduated from mizzou, and is a Vet now. Landed a nice job in Queen Creek, and I am looking to move again anyway( I get around). So...yep. And the question was for 93 fuel, it's everywhere here...all BP stations. It's all we use, unless we are tuning something a little more aggressive...then we just drive down to the Phillips 66 and get 110. Yes, they sell it at the pump....why am I leaving this place! I am looking forward to going to the meet/greets.

06-06-2009, 05:50 PM	#16
KP Scooby Guru Member#: 147637 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: PM SkimSTI for FREEEEEEEEEEEEE Vehicle: HJ's Ask Hobbs. He knows.	We have 100, and 110 at pumps here, you've just got to find them. And since you're moving to queen creek and planing on modding, you can start with switching over to E85. Hellllooo baller fuel.

06-06-2009, 08:58 PM	#17
kpluiten Scooby Guru Member#: 120273 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 06 WRBWRXWGN Now with 100% more Spec-C	It's true! e85 is the Queen Creek Subaru fuel of choice.

06-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#18
SirBrass Scooby Newbie Member#: 207263 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2013 STi Sedan Silver	where on earth are there e85 stations?

06-07-2009, 09:40 AM	#20
Monstar Scooby Newbie Member#: 201825 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Creve Coeur Vehicle: 04 wagon, 06 MS6	How about a link for a the conversion on these cars? Parts needed and all that jazz. I've had some friends that have done it on bigger power cars, but most have switched back. Some even had bad experiences....whether it was car or builder I dont know.