WTB: Street Legal Exhaust!
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WTB: Street Legal Exhaust!
Wassup I-clubbers. Im looking for a street legal exhaust, meaning underl 93db and stock looking. Color doesnt really matter. Let me see what you guys got. 
*Looking For Borla, Perrin, Cobb, Aps, SPT
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*Looking For Borla, Perrin, Cobb, Aps, SPT
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Last edited by Su_Buru; Jun 26, 2009 at 08:01 PM.
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I made a posting about this exact subject with a lot of info so I'm just going to copy/paste it. To sum it up:
THE ONLY LEGAL EXHAUST IS THE OEM EXHAUST FOR ANY SUBARU PERIOD.
Here is the text of the law and my source:
I have heard from multiple LEO's that basically they will cite you, there's not much you can do about it. I've been researching the entire code for the last few weeks and I can see no direct reference to any/all non-OEM exhaust being explicitly illegal.
However there is no CARB approved exhaust other than OEM for any Subaru, so I suppose all aftermarket exhaust is in violation of CARB rules and officers may have been instructed to cite all non-OEM exhaust under that particular code section.
I know it's near impossible to get your head around this issue as I've found so much conflicting evidence but basically I think that if you're running any NON-OEM exhaust you run the risk of getting a fix-it ticket you have to fight in CA.
Edit: This is my source for the statement "There is no CARB approved NON-OEM exhaust for any Subaru"
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
Edit^2: There's an interesting post about california laws and easy reference for different violations over on this site:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165444
THE ONLY LEGAL EXHAUST IS THE OEM EXHAUST FOR ANY SUBARU PERIOD.
Here is the text of the law and my source:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/ca...+27151&hits=20
27151. (a) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor
vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted
by the motor of the vehicle so that the vehicle is not in compliance
with the provisions of Section 27150 or exceeds the noise limits
established for the type of vehicle in Article 2.5 (commencing with
Section 27200). No person shall operate a motor vehicle with an
exhaust system so modified.
(b) For the purposes of exhaust systems installed on motor
vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less
than 6,000 pounds, other than motorcycles, a sound level of 95 dbA or
less, when tested in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers
Standard J1169 May 1998, complies with this section. Motor vehicle
exhaust systems or parts thereof include, but are not limited to,
nonoriginal exhaust equipment.
27151. (a) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor
vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted
by the motor of the vehicle so that the vehicle is not in compliance
with the provisions of Section 27150 or exceeds the noise limits
established for the type of vehicle in Article 2.5 (commencing with
Section 27200). No person shall operate a motor vehicle with an
exhaust system so modified.
(b) For the purposes of exhaust systems installed on motor
vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less
than 6,000 pounds, other than motorcycles, a sound level of 95 dbA or
less, when tested in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers
Standard J1169 May 1998, complies with this section. Motor vehicle
exhaust systems or parts thereof include, but are not limited to,
nonoriginal exhaust equipment.
However there is no CARB approved exhaust other than OEM for any Subaru, so I suppose all aftermarket exhaust is in violation of CARB rules and officers may have been instructed to cite all non-OEM exhaust under that particular code section.
I know it's near impossible to get your head around this issue as I've found so much conflicting evidence but basically I think that if you're running any NON-OEM exhaust you run the risk of getting a fix-it ticket you have to fight in CA.
Edit: This is my source for the statement "There is no CARB approved NON-OEM exhaust for any Subaru"
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
Edit^2: There's an interesting post about california laws and easy reference for different violations over on this site:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165444
Enforcement Guidelines
The only drivers who should be cited are those whose vehicles:
1) are not equipped with a muffler;
2) clearly emit an offensive, harsh, excessive noise, or,
3) have a clearly defective exhaust system (holes, leaks, ft.).
SOURCE
http://www.bikersrights.com/states/c.../chp98100.html
The only drivers who should be cited are those whose vehicles:
1) are not equipped with a muffler;
2) clearly emit an offensive, harsh, excessive noise, or,
3) have a clearly defective exhaust system (holes, leaks, ft.).
SOURCE
http://www.bikersrights.com/states/c.../chp98100.html
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doesnt that mean u cant modify exhaust to be louder than the db limit, not just change it.do any catbacks come with carb sticker?
Last edited by sjsilversuby; Jun 26, 2009 at 08:34 AM. Reason: question
This is my source for the statement "There is no CARB approved NON-OEM exhaust for any Subaru"
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
Last edited by manhands; Jun 26, 2009 at 01:07 PM.
other than that cobb w/a catted DP or the megan stealth can pull it off.you guys neew to remember,cops are getting younger and smarter.i know a guy whos 26 and drives a wicked pumped 03 cobra.nothing on the car is legal for street but(nitrous,built motor.KB2.6 ect)yet will pull over ANY import that has ANY modification.and yes hes aware theres a differance


