Exhaust Tickets
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Exhaust Tickets
For everyone here in california getting exhaust tickets, this write up will help. I am making it a sticky for the time being as this is something that happens alot.
http://www.speedoptions.com/articles...35a8742a4bc30e
http://www.speedoptions.com/articles...35a8742a4bc30e
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just remember, you can get a ticket for having an exhaust that's too loud, and one can get a ticket for an altered exhaust. if you get the one for being too loud, it has to be measured, and at the prescribed distance.
I'll have the Vehicle Code book w/ me at Exposed for anyone w/ questions.
I'll have the Vehicle Code book w/ me at Exposed for anyone w/ questions.
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Originally Posted by zmunkee
WTF is axle back??? the axle isnt part of the exhaust much less a way to measure a muffler. Correct that ____, its either head back, downpipe back, or cat-back.
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Originally Posted by zmunkee
WTF is axle back??? the axle isnt part of the exhaust much less a way to measure a muffler. Correct that ____, its either head back, downpipe back, or cat-back.
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Originally Posted by zmunkee
WTF is axle back??? the axle isnt part of the exhaust much less a way to measure a muffler. Correct that ____, its either head back, downpipe back, or cat-back.
dont forget the stickers!!!
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Noise testing program only works if the test station has the specs to the car. Which at this time, the specs for the Scion has not been released.. Part of the test is to test the vehicle at idle and at 3/4 horsepower. Without the 3/4 horsepower spec, you end up paying the exhaust fine like I did...It seems kind of like a scam to me because there is no way to fight a loud exhaust ticket if you cant even get it tested.
As for the description of axel-back.... analogvoid you are partial correct. the B-pipe (midpipe you call it) typically does not include the cat. Thats why they call it Cat Back kits. the b-pipe is from the cat to the rear section known as the muffler and axel-back.
As for the description of axel-back.... analogvoid you are partial correct. the B-pipe (midpipe you call it) typically does not include the cat. Thats why they call it Cat Back kits. the b-pipe is from the cat to the rear section known as the muffler and axel-back.
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Originally Posted by xdorkx
So are the trd xb exhausts legal? getting one installed on sat...
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Originally Posted by xdorkx
So are the trd xb exhausts legal? getting one installed on sat...
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trd exhaust is weak overpriced crap. its very quiet and not that great sounding and yeah no where worth it. all i know is that in my effort to get a complete 2 inch system i removed the stock resonator and replaced it with a cherry bomb and thenb used a coffee can muffler with the silencer its way too quiet and without its too loud i need to do some more muffler testing next time i'm clampin that ____. yeah ca is a biotch. i got a ticket for my supra but the officer wrote the ticket for the wrong code and it cost me 300 bucks and i added a resonator to the supra but it was still like 3 db too loud . it cost so much cuz it was written for the wrong code. axle back exhausts are weak. if you just install a muffler no mid piping on a scion no matter what muffler you put im almost 100 % sure it will be under 95db+/- 1 db as the law states. and i don't beleive its at 3/4 hp i beleive its at full throtle and 3/4 throttle . the thing is who even knows if the smog refs are actually performing the test correctly? they won't let you watch / inspect them. i juist trust tehy do cuz i knew the supra was loud . but ya know . thats why i put dual canister mufflers with silencers so that the exhaust is muffled twice and so that i can cap the silencers on. after i changed the muffler it was only like 90 db
#17
In reality, the California vehicle code states that if you modify your exhaust in ANY way that amplifies the sound it's illegal. Hence, anything you do to make it louder than it was when it was stock.
You can fight, and win, using this 95db limit loophole. But you still can't prevent getting pulled over on every block!(which can get annoying) Even if you get it certified, cops can STILL pull you over, AND ticket you, and make you prove the authenticity of your certification to the judge. Or even make you get it re-tested if they feel you may have modified it further after it was certified!!
Trust me, this is no magic wand that will make cops leave you alone. But then again, some punk ___ cops will find any excuse.
You can fight, and win, using this 95db limit loophole. But you still can't prevent getting pulled over on every block!(which can get annoying) Even if you get it certified, cops can STILL pull you over, AND ticket you, and make you prove the authenticity of your certification to the judge. Or even make you get it re-tested if they feel you may have modified it further after it was certified!!
Trust me, this is no magic wand that will make cops leave you alone. But then again, some punk ___ cops will find any excuse.
#18
Originally Posted by THE DON
In reality, the California vehicle code states that if you modify your exhaust in ANY way that amplifies the sound it's illegal. Hence, anything you do to make it louder than it was when it was stock.
You can fight, and win, using this 95db limit loophole. But you still can't prevent getting pulled over on every block!(which can get annoying) Even if you get it certified, cops can STILL pull you over, AND ticket you, and make you prove the authenticity of your certification to the judge. Or even make you get it re-tested if they feel you may have modified it further after it was certified!!
Trust me, this is no magic wand that will make cops leave you alone. But then again, some punk ___ cops will find any excuse.
You can fight, and win, using this 95db limit loophole. But you still can't prevent getting pulled over on every block!(which can get annoying) Even if you get it certified, cops can STILL pull you over, AND ticket you, and make you prove the authenticity of your certification to the judge. Or even make you get it re-tested if they feel you may have modified it further after it was certified!!
Trust me, this is no magic wand that will make cops leave you alone. But then again, some punk ___ cops will find any excuse.
#19
Originally Posted by NemoBronsky
Originally Posted by zmunkee
WTF is axle back??? the axle isnt part of the exhaust much less a way to measure a muffler. Correct that ____, its either head back, downpipe back, or cat-back.
dont forget the stickers!!!