Shogunsc4

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Has anyone ever gotten a ticket for their exhaust? I thought exhaust is legal as long as u dont gut or swap out the catalyic concerter. The HKS and Greddy Evo thread was awesome and i made up my mind on purchasing the Greddy Evo. I just dont wanna get stopped for a ticket from the exhaust.

Thanks in advance.

bigdo26

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never heard of a maxima owner, or any car actually, getting stopped for having an exhaust too loud. Wouldnt worry about it. Think of all those civics wtih exhausts you can hear a mile away, and they dont have trouble with the cops, nor do Harley owners!

2k2kev

post in the NE forum... I guess New York is pretty bada** about ticketing loud cars, and I say.

brianc

I believe the force in CA will do spot check crackdowns on street racers and ticket you for all unauthorized enhancmenets to your vehicle including: exhaust, intake, lowering, tires outside the fender well, lights etc...
I've actually seen video of this on TV during some news show piece.

Cutler

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Its usually the gay ricer Civics and 4-bangers who can't get out of thier own way who get the tickets. But I wouldn't rule out a Max with exhaust and Y-pipe....

Virus

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In Fairfax, VA they have been giving out tickets for this. If you have an aftermarket shiny muffler they will pull you over and ticket you. A coworker had this happen. You will probably win in court if you provide documentation showing that your exhaust is legal, but it's kinda like being in an accident that's not your fault. You are still inconveinienced.

xfirepwr1

I think you are refering to the MTV show "life of a street racer" or something along those lines.

wade2ksleeper

I believe the force in CA will do spot check crackdowns on street racers and ticket you for all unauthorized enhancmenets to your vehicle including: exhaust, intake, lowering, tires outside the fender well, lights etc...
I've actually seen video of this on TV during some news show piece.

Is intake illegal, exhaust and lowering illegal. And how is having shiny exhaust illegal.

Kojiro_FtT

They seem to be pretty loose in upsate NY. But if you are driving late at night, it's just one more excuse for them to pull you over; like having tint. They may or may not ticket you, but they will check you out.

But during the day, they will never bother you cuz of it.

GreekMaxima

In Hartford, CT the cops are bi***es...

jesse

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i got a ticket for "altered exhaust" on my old car, it was just a catback magnaflow...
i was just in the wrong spot at the wrong time (i was at DPA, for you NY'ers)

i just plead not guilty, and the cop never showed

Tony Fernandes

In WA State, it is illegal to modify your exhaust system to be any louder than the original equipment.

Tony

davidme

as long as you have a muffler that meets standards

2k2kev

you mean if it actually meets standards. It's really easy to stamp that on a box but (GASP) some manufacturers have been known to lie (OHMYGOD)!

no matter what "standards" you're talking about, if it's loud there's a potential ticket if the cop feels like writing it.

davidme

i assume you would then have an excuse ...
maybe a fixme ticket over a noise pollution violation

at least its better the whistle tips

WOO WOOOOOO

Shogunsc4

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So do u guys think a Greddy Evo would cause me a ticket here in CA? Some people said it is loud as heck and some said quiet near stock.

davidme

sure its loud ... louder that is
still only half of a cobra or vet at WOT

MaxSE03

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It's not loud enough to go over the db limit in CA.

MaxSE03

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Here is a little more info on CA exhaust noise law:

http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=1115