Emissions Test: Denied Hot Rod Status???
Hey guys,
So i just went through the circus that is the new E-testing standards.
My car is a 99 P11 G20 with a W10 Avenir SR20DET. Here's what the requirements state in order to qualify for Hot Rod Status:
"Definition of a hot rod
Under law, a hot rod is any car whose original motor has been replaced by a different type.
Type refers to the motor’s:
-manufacturer
-block size (displacement)
-use in the vehicle’s model and model year*
*Any motor that was available for that model and model year (for example, it may have come as an option) would not be a different type and, therefore, not qualify as a hot rod."
Taken from the Government of Ontario Website here :https://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/do-hot-rods-need-drive-clean-test
Now under the last stipulation for type, my car qualifies, since it was not available with a SR20DET from the factory. but today, i received this response:
"Hello,
This email is in regards to the Hot Rod Application.
The Drive Clean Office has reviewed the application and has determined that the block size was originally offered for this vehicle. The vehicle would need to be tested to the original standard.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Drive Clean Contact Centre at 1-888-758-2999, you may wish to speak to one of our technical specialist's.
Regards,
Daniella
Customer Service Representative
Ontario Drive Clean Program"
I called the number to speak to a rep. when I explained my case to her, she referred me to a supervisor, who wanted to argue with me until I told him that by the drive clean office's standards, my car should qualify. I am waiting for a response back, but I'm getting worried, since he told me there is no appeal process for hot rod status.
Has anyone else run into this problem with their car? specifically people who swapped out a SR20DE for a DET?
Terry
So i just went through the circus that is the new E-testing standards.
My car is a 99 P11 G20 with a W10 Avenir SR20DET. Here's what the requirements state in order to qualify for Hot Rod Status:
"Definition of a hot rod
Under law, a hot rod is any car whose original motor has been replaced by a different type.
Type refers to the motor’s:
-manufacturer
-block size (displacement)
-use in the vehicle’s model and model year*
*Any motor that was available for that model and model year (for example, it may have come as an option) would not be a different type and, therefore, not qualify as a hot rod."
Taken from the Government of Ontario Website here :https://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/do-hot-rods-need-drive-clean-test
Now under the last stipulation for type, my car qualifies, since it was not available with a SR20DET from the factory. but today, i received this response:
"Hello,
This email is in regards to the Hot Rod Application.
The Drive Clean Office has reviewed the application and has determined that the block size was originally offered for this vehicle. The vehicle would need to be tested to the original standard.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Drive Clean Contact Centre at 1-888-758-2999, you may wish to speak to one of our technical specialist's.
Regards,
Daniella
Customer Service Representative
Ontario Drive Clean Program"
I called the number to speak to a rep. when I explained my case to her, she referred me to a supervisor, who wanted to argue with me until I told him that by the drive clean office's standards, my car should qualify. I am waiting for a response back, but I'm getting worried, since he told me there is no appeal process for hot rod status.
Has anyone else run into this problem with their car? specifically people who swapped out a SR20DE for a DET?
Terry
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