Failed Smog, Intake hose fault Options

[nics]

Hi everyone, I just did a smog test for the my registration renewal. I passed all the emissions stuff expect but failed the comprehensive visual inspection due to a craked air intake hose which was just taped together.

Should I just buy a replacement for the hose from the yard or just install a aftermarket filter?
Should I go for Injen or Weapon R or which other brands would you guys recommend?

Thanks

[nics]

WeaponR just has a bad name cause it's link to Honda Humpers - an SRI is an SRI is an SRI for the most part. Get the one you want or the one that fits your wallet.

Honda Humpers haha

People say Injen is expensive, which I guess it is. But I spent $212 (shipped) on a all black injen intake with matching heatshield...... Boy do it love it! I only picked Injen because I am familiar with their name, some parts, and carb approved. People tried to talk me into K&N filter on custom intake, you could go that route. My friends pass smog with that.

Whatever you do, don't forget to disconnect your battery for a bit while you install it, and then after install reconnect the battery so your cpu can read it. That way you can gain whatever benefits from aftermarket SRI it has to offer you.

hmm custom intake...
stupid question: if i do a DIY custom intake, would it be CARB legal as long as it has a CARB approved filter?

[daazndood]

hmm custom intake...
stupid question: if i do a DIY custom intake, would it be CARB legal as long as it has a CARB approved filter?

nics, i think the best way(in order to save the most money) would be to make your own sri with a high-end filter and just remove it everytime you gotta smog. it only takes like 10 minutes to remove/install and u dont gotta spend over 100 bucks(200 bucks on the injen) on something that'll be the exact same as 50 bucks.

that way you can use the money for something where quality really matter ie suspension or tires or something.