Someone said:
"that without CARB certification, ....... a disaster for any owner in the
emissions savvy states. Remember, what's in CA today will hit the rest of the
lower 48 in 5 to 10."

     I must admit that I have no idea what this CARB stuff is.  I never lived
in CA, and only visited a few times.  My van passed emissions here in
Aridzona.  They put the van on a dyno and strap a hose to the tailpipe, rev
it up and down, and measure the fumes.  Hydrocarbons, Nitrous oxides, Carbon
Monoxide, etc. Pass or fail. They also pressure test the fuel system, except
when the cap doesn't fit. ;)  No inspection of tires, brakes, lights, or any
of that unimportant stuff.
     How much tougher is the CA test?  If someone could explain in 150 words
or less that would be great.  I am curious as to what all the hubbub is
about.  Also, anyone with info from Florida would be great too.

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico
Phoenix