CA/MT Registration

[khiobrien2]

Was really holding out hope for Lenos law to pass, but it seems like that is long dead now. Is anyone here -- allegedly of course -- on MT reg in CA on their E30? Its pretty damn expensive but never dealing with another smog check sounds great especially with how hard it is to come by a 'hot' one these days. TIA

[strickland]

I know a guy… he said there was some paperwork to get the plates initially, but it’s pretty easy. He hasn’t had any trouble as far as I know.

Personally I run CA historic plates. Slightly cheaper registration. Still requires smog though. and you’re not supposed to run it as your daily driver (I don’t). But I’ve never had any issue.

[OSAH racing]

I did it. Had an e30 with a swap more of a track car but street able. The Local authorities know when a MT plate is on a car. They still pull you over. You do not get impounded, but you get a ticket, and it requires you to prove your out of state (MT) temporally or have a CHP inspection. Best to get a shop help you smog it.

[2mAn]

Is the car swapped? Why can’t it pass?

[e30m3s54turbo]

If you live next to none smog country or an Indian reservation. You can register your car there. That’s why I don’t worry about smog every two years.