California FBM turbo kit owners - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

merino_frs · 02-03-2015, 10:53 PM

I'm in the market for this kit but a few concerns came to mind. I know that this kit isn't CARB legal. Have any of you guys been pulled over and been given a ref ticket? any trouble with the police wanting to check whats under your hood? thanks guys.

King Tut · 02-04-2015, 10:06 AM

@mike the snake is the only Cali owner I remember off hand. You can check the FBM owner's thread to find others:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42491

VisionRx7 · 02-04-2015, 03:48 PM

I haven't had any issues, but my car is still registered in PA. I don't think the cops pay much attention to it since it has PA plates and registration.

GotBRZ1691 · 02-04-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VisionRx7

I haven't had any issues, but my car is still registered in PA. I don't think the cops pay much attention to it since it has PA plates and registration.

Thats a surprise! They love to hassle out of staters that are actually in-staters. My previous impreza was registered with Arizona plates and I got pulled over a few times.

Still have my Arizona License and got pulled over yesterday. Got luck though, was marked for doing 70 ina 65 instead of 86 and was given a warning about the license.

No remarks about not running a front plate or having a loud exhaust this time.

John Rambo · 02-06-2015, 11:30 AM

In SoCal with an FBM kit running no cats at the moment and wondering the exact same thing... hopefully I don't find out what happens from experience first haha

Xuningshen · 02-06-2015, 11:46 AM

its honestly a crap shoot. depends on what kind of cops you drive around. LA county, probably not as high of risk to get stopped for vehicle kind of infractions. but I've heard of exceptions to that rule.

Orange county, a lot higher probability to get stopped. Just never go to Irvine in a highly modified car.... bad experiences with Irvine PD and modified cars. I am convinced they don't have much to do so they go after this stuff more.

merino_frs · 02-06-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Xuningshen

its honestly a crap shoot. depends on what kind of cops you drive around. LA county, probably not as high of risk to get stopped for vehicle kind of infractions. but I've heard of exceptions to that rule.

Orange county, a lot higher probability to get stopped. Just never go to Irvine in a highly modified car.... bad experiences with Irvine PD and modified cars. I am convinced they don't have much to do so they go after this stuff more.

I'm not too worried about L.A cops since I live in Nor cal. I mean, I still travel to so cal every once in awhile so it's good to know to avoid certain areas.

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Xuningshen · 02-06-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by merino_frs

I'm not too worried about L.A cops since I live in Nor cal. I mean, I still travel to so cal every once in awhile so it's good to know to avoid certain areas.

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OOOOH, I didn't notice you are from Modesto. I'd think an FRS would stick out pretty well up there. I have a co-worker from there.

merino_frs · 02-06-2015, 12:30 PM

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OOOOH, I didn't notice you are from Modesto. I'd think an FRS would stick out pretty well up there. I have a co-worker from there.

Yeah, if I'm not mistaken, I think I might be the only turbo frs in modesto. I might be mistaken. So I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb!

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swarb · 02-06-2015, 12:53 PM

Know your rights.
Don't consent to a search.
99% of the time they have no right, and 99% of the time people open the hood anyways.

02-03-2015, 10:53 PM	#1
merino_frs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 383 Thanks: 92 Thanked 62 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	California FBM turbo kit owners I'm in the market for this kit but a few concerns came to mind. I know that this kit isn't CARB legal. Have any of you guys been pulled over and been given a ref ticket? any trouble with the police wanting to check whats under your hood? thanks guys.

02-04-2015, 10:06 AM	#2
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s)	@mike the snake is the only Cali owner I remember off hand. You can check the FBM owner's thread to find others: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42491 __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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VisionRx7 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I haven't had any issues, but my car is still registered in PA. I don't think the cops pay much attention to it since it has PA plates and registration. __________________ 2013 Scion FRS Full Blown Stage 1 Premium Turbo Kit, 1000cc injectors, Walbro 485lph fuel pump, E85

02-06-2015, 11:46 AM	#6
Xuningshen Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: California Posts: 204 Thanks: 89 Thanked 125 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	its honestly a crap shoot. depends on what kind of cops you drive around. LA county, probably not as high of risk to get stopped for vehicle kind of infractions. but I've heard of exceptions to that rule. Orange county, a lot higher probability to get stopped. Just never go to Irvine in a highly modified car.... bad experiences with Irvine PD and modified cars. I am convinced they don't have much to do so they go after this stuff more. __________________ 2014 WRB BRZ

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