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Vincenttam · 10-07-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sdemo

You broke the law and you got caught; own up to it. Fix it, get it signed off, pay the fees, and you're done. Don't modify your car if you're ignorant to the law.

I see you failed to read the part where i said "I have no one to blame but myself and they were just doing their job."

Vincenttam · 10-07-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BertoFT

Clean record as in first time getting pulled over? Do you know if you get points on your record for this? I fought a speeding ticket to avoid getting points (87mph in a 70mph zone). Lawyer was able to reduce it to 84 in a 70 because it was my first speeding ticket. I was able to avoid getting points on my record, which would have raised my insurance premium. I happily paid the $170 fine because I know I broke the law.

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But how much was your lawyer fees?

Vincenttam · 10-07-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tracerit

i meant, did he just looked at your exhaust tip and said "okay, you're going to the ref now" or did he say "that sounds too loud, you're going to the ref"?

I'm just c urious because I have a Perrin exhaust which is one of the quietest of all the aftermarket exhausts and if a simple peek at it determines if i go to the ref or not, I'm gonna be scared lol.

H e was probably behind me following or something, last thing i did was downshift to make a left turn on the light.

BertoFT · 10-07-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam

But how much was your lawyer fees?

I wish I had an answer, but I don't know. I split prepaid legal with my ex-wife, which covers this crap at no extra cost. The point I'm trying to make is that you should avoid points on your record whenever possible, they hurt in the long run. Good luck!

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ryoma · 10-07-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BertoFT

I wish I had an answer, but I don't know. I split prepaid legal with my ex-wife, which covers this crap at no extra cost. The point I'm trying to make is that you should avoid points on your record whenever possible, they hurt in the long run. Good luck!

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in California, you can take an online traffic school course to remove the points from your license so your insurance doesn't go up. you can only take it once every 18 months though.

Cal3000 · 10-10-2016, 03:58 PM

I'm boosted and this is my fear. lol.
My car looks bone stock except for the loud exhaust. I think I'll keep it that way to blend in.

BertoFT · 10-10-2016, 04:08 PM

You can modify your exhaust to be quiet or loud through the flip of a switch or by pedal input. Corvettes have this as part of their performance exhaust. It's mild when driving slow, but it goes wild when you mash the pedal.

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Cal3000 · 10-10-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sdemo

You broke the law and you got caught; own up to it. Fix it, get it signed off, pay the fees, and you're done. Don't modify your car if you're ignorant to the law.

Pot calling the kettle black. You live in SFV

"
24005. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale,
lease, install, or replace, either for himself or as the agent or
employee of another, or through such agent or employee, any glass,
lighting equipment, signal devices, brakes, vacuum or pressure hose,
muffler, exhaust, or any kind of equipment whatsoever for use, or
with knowledge that any such equipment is intended for eventual use,
in any vehicle, that is not in conformity with this code or
regulations made thereunder."

Looking at your build, you have tinted windows, modified intake tube, clear side marker and modified taillight. Technically you are in violation with the law also.

sdemo · 10-10-2016, 05:29 PM

Thanks for your input, Cal... I had no idea that I, too, am breaking the law!

I previously lived (and now currently live) in AZ where none of those things are an issue. I also chose modifications that were subtle enough to not immediately ring alarm bells - my car looks and sounds like it could be stock. It even passed CA inspection and smog exactly as is.

I know that the modifications I've made are illegal and, rather than shout from the rooftops that my car is illegal, I've chosen to fly under the radar.

1GiantTurtle · 10-11-2016, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sdemo

Thanks for your input, Cal... I had no idea that I, too, am breaking the law!

I previously lived (and now currently live) in AZ where none of those things are an issue. I also chose modifications that were subtle enough to not immediately ring alarm bells - my car looks and sounds like it could be stock. It even passed CA inspection and smog exactly as is.

I know that the modifications I've made are illegal and, rather than shout from the rooftops that my car is illegal, I've chosen to fly under the radar.

1GiantTurtle · 10-11-2016, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cal3000

Pot calling the kettle black. You live in SFV

"
24005. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale,
lease, install, or replace, either for himself or as the agent or
employee of another, or through such agent or employee, any glass,
lighting equipment, signal devices, brakes, vacuum or pressure hose,
muffler, exhaust, or any kind of equipment whatsoever for use, or
with knowledge that any such equipment is intended for eventual use,
in any vehicle, that is not in conformity with this code or
regulations made thereunder."

Looking at your build, you have tinted windows, modified intake tube, clear side marker and modified taillight. Technically you are in violation with the law also.

Kordless · 10-11-2016, 11:22 AM

Haha I live in the SFV too, so many cops especially in the neighborhoods I go to, I have to prey everytime since my car is ridiculously loud. You've probably heard me before lol.

Ref tickets suck, my friend is just paying the fine and getting it over with, it's such a hassle.

I've never seen your car around here, do you ever do any canyon runs or go to any events around here?

Toroll · 10-11-2016, 05:02 PM

Do you want to skip the state ref?
Put it back to stock.
Go to your nearest Toyota/Subaru dealer and trade your car to a similar one.
Reinstall all your ricey mods back to your new car.
Do some ricey stunts on the freeway/public roads.
Get another fixing ticket, and court date.
Go back to step 1.

Repeat steps until all of us who owns a twin will get bad reps to cops.

1GiantTurtle · 10-11-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Toroll

Do you want to skip the state ref?
Put it back to stock.
Go to your nearest Toyota/Subaru dealer and trade your car to a similar one.
Reinstall all your ricey mods back to your new car.
Do some ricey stunts on the freeway/public roads.
Get another fixing ticket, and court date.
Go back to step 1.

Repeat steps until all of us who owns a twin will get bad reps to cops.

10-10-2016, 03:58 PM	#20
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm boosted and this is my fear. lol. My car looks bone stock except for the loud exhaust. I think I'll keep it that way to blend in. __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

10-11-2016, 05:02 PM	#27
Toroll Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Very slow car Location: inturnit Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you want to skip the state ref? Put it back to stock. Go to your nearest Toyota/Subaru dealer and trade your car to a similar one. Reinstall all your ricey mods back to your new car. Do some ricey stunts on the freeway/public roads. Get another fixing ticket, and court date. Go back to step 1. Repeat steps until all of us who owns a twin will get bad reps to cops.

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10-10-2016, 04:08 PM	#21
BertoFT Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS Firestorm Location: SC Posts: 53 Thanks: 28 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can modify your exhaust to be quiet or loud through the flip of a switch or by pedal input. Corvettes have this as part of their performance exhaust. It's mild when driving slow, but it goes wild when you mash the pedal. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

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Kordless Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: '13 BRZ Limited Location: Los Angeles Posts: 366 Thanks: 42 Thanked 68 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha I live in the SFV too, so many cops especially in the neighborhoods I go to, I have to prey everytime since my car is ridiculously loud. You've probably heard me before lol. Ref tickets suck, my friend is just paying the fine and getting it over with, it's such a hassle. I've never seen your car around here, do you ever do any canyon runs or go to any events around here?

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