PDBWBI - Poor Dumb B*st*rd Who Bought It

tim the translator

>
>PDBWBI ???
>(Do I really want to know?)
>
>Frank Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > Jon and other interested parties,
> >
> > This is exactly the point I was trying to make in my post about
>conversions
> > and the smog control program in California. As I indicated at the time,
>with
> > closed loop operating capability (O2 sensor working in the control
>circuit)
> > and deep pockets on the part of the importer, the problem can eventually
>be
> > solved. Without that solution, the resale value in CA will be zilch. If
>there
> > has been a local pass, you are still liable for severe penalties if
>stopped
> > at one of the random smog compliance checkpoints and they discover that
>no
> > compliance has been issued for your vehicle.
> >
> > For those outside CA imbibing sweet liqueurs and reveling in the sure
> > knowledge that this doesn't apply to you .... be aware that these rules
>and
> > standards are rapidly being adopted throughout the county. Typically
>without
> > grandfathering in the enforcement clauses.
> >
> > As I said in my previous post, I feel it is incumbent on the purveyor of
>the
> > full kit to get CAR approval. Otherwise, its the PDBWBI who pays through
>the
> > posterior.
> >
> > Frank Grunthaner

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