HP pulled me over for STOCK STi EXHAUST!
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They used to have to use a sound gauge, I guess they won't have to anymore, huh!
That just about illegalizes any full-system exhausts, that sucks, I used to have a Muzzy 4-1 Full Stainless system, with the little SS can, on my ole '99 Kawi ZX-9R, that thing saved my life!
That just about illegalizes any full-system exhausts, that sucks, I used to have a Muzzy 4-1 Full Stainless system, with the little SS can, on my ole '99 Kawi ZX-9R, that thing saved my life!
Originally posted by ldivinag
dont forget that a new law will start on motorcycles too...
they will have to fall under the 95dB law as everyone else...
dont forget that a new law will start on motorcycles too...
they will have to fall under the 95dB law as everyone else...
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The "Official" CHP statement is that they "do not have quotas" but they "do have guidelines".
I remember seeing a nice CHP spokesman on the news one time saying exactly that.
Of course it amounts to the same thing except for the employment ramifications.
Always watch out the last week of the month. Especially the last wed/thurs of the last week on major highways.
I remember seeing a nice CHP spokesman on the news one time saying exactly that.
Of course it amounts to the same thing except for the employment ramifications.
Always watch out the last week of the month. Especially the last wed/thurs of the last week on major highways.
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Originally posted by mikkyo
The "Official" CHP statement is that they "do not have quotas" but they "do have guidelines".
The "Official" CHP statement is that they "do not have quotas" but they "do have guidelines".
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I just think this is so messed up, I don't see them pulling over Camero, Mustang, or Firebirds over for loud Borla or any other aftermarket exhaust! Just because I drive a Japanese car they will automatically think that I have some illegal mods that will destroy the environment? I'm pretty sure our Subarus are much more enironmentally friendly than the V8s.
1. Trust me, they are more than willing to bust loud domestic cars as well.
2. You might be shocked just how clean the stock LT1 and LS1 run
. Back when I had stock cats on it, the LT1 in my Impala put out 2 PPM HC at both idle and 2500 test. Yes, I said TWO.
Several of the cars in my Impala club have had the smog guy SWEAR the equipment was broken (and threaten to fail the car) because the car was running TOO clean on it. A quick test of the sniffer on whatever car was lying around at the service station (i.e. Honda, Subaru, etc
) and seeing the machine did work usually solved that question 
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Originally posted by dahveed
Even if you have a CARB legal (w/EO#) exhaust, like I do, if a LEO finds your exhaust too loud, he can still cite you.
The Mfgr. isn't getting the CARB EO# for noise purposes, but for emissions purposes.
Even if you have a CARB legal (w/EO#) exhaust, like I do, if a LEO finds your exhaust too loud, he can still cite you.
The Mfgr. isn't getting the CARB EO# for noise purposes, but for emissions purposes.
Originally posted by ldivinag
dont forget that a new law will start on motorcycles too...
they will have to fall under the 95dB law as everyone else...
dont forget that a new law will start on motorcycles too...
they will have to fall under the 95dB law as everyone else...
Law Enforcement people are pussies, and wouldn't **** with anyone red and white... so, Harleys will most likey go untouched.
-Gagan
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The newer big V8s are much cleaner. But most of the cars that are smokin are the older, 80s or earlier, V8s. I think that's mostly the owners not taking care of their cars.
A funny follow up...I was driving back yesterday after work, going 280 N and merging onto 92 E, the same type of HP cruiser that pulled me over was 2 cars behind me. Then he came out to the next lane over and came right next to me. I looked at him and he looked back...I think it was the same CHP who pulled me over the same morning!!! He sped away before I could look more closely. Though, all the CHP officers look the same to me, even the female ones, all blond, clean cut, young. I should have waved and told him I STILL have the stock exhaust.
Will
A funny follow up...I was driving back yesterday after work, going 280 N and merging onto 92 E, the same type of HP cruiser that pulled me over was 2 cars behind me. Then he came out to the next lane over and came right next to me. I looked at him and he looked back...I think it was the same CHP who pulled me over the same morning!!! He sped away before I could look more closely. Though, all the CHP officers look the same to me, even the female ones, all blond, clean cut, young. I should have waved and told him I STILL have the stock exhaust.
Will
