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This was actually my second attempt too. The first time, I was ~150 over max NOx on the 25mph test. The smog tech was a pretty cool guy and interested in the Z. He didn't poke around too much but noted the Carbon Canister was not accessible. Because of this, I wouldn't have to pay an additional 10 dollars for some sort of EVAP test where they pinch the line going to the carbon canister. Anyways, I believe I failed at first because I didn't drive the car hard enough beforehand and the cats cooled off while waiting for cars ahead of me to finish up their test. The second time I went, I drove the piss out of the car for about an hour and then rolled up to the place with nobody in line. It was a different guy working though and he seemed to give a much more thorough inspection which made me nervous. Nonetheless, here is the end result: 
Not bad for a Z with a magical EGR and this many miles: 
Pardon the dust, detail day is next weekend. Big thanks to Seb@SZ and Ben (ZXRider) for fielding thousands of stupid questions for me. I wouldn't have been able to pass without them. Also, while I am here, here is a picture of the Z at the happy station (I try and be optimistic) and a large boat with a funny trailer. 
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WOOHOO!!! Passed California smog by the skin of my teeth - 
