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Shagaliscious · 08-15-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by calis5nest

last time i got a fix it ticket for tinted windows and fixed it I still had to pay $25

Damn, that sucks. Last time I got pulled over for tint the cop just told me to remove it, and if he saw me again then he would give me a ticket.

kendalldwhite · 08-15-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Because while CA is considered by many as the cradle of American car culture, they really don't like cars and DESPISE any modifications from stock. Needless to say, I have zero inclination to ever go there.

so pretty much any car that has any mods at all in CA will get a ticket- doesnt mmater what mod it is huh

calis5nest · 08-15-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kendalldwhite

why would u get wrote up on the intake and exhaust?

All aftermarket intakes in CA need to be approved by California Air Resource Board (CARB). Companies will sell them without being approved. The company I purchased it from will be submitting the intake to be approved if they pass I can request for a CARB sticker to put on the intake. As for the exhaust...beats me?

kendalldwhite · 08-15-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by calis5nest

All aftermarket intakes in CA need to be approved by California Air Resource Board (CARB). Companies will sell them without being approved. The company I purchased it from will be submitting the intake to be approved if they pass I can request for a CARB sticker to put on the intake. As for the exhaust...beats me?

i just recently moved to Texas from Missouri. As for Missouri i could run aftermarket. as long as it passed inspection. I just had to get Cadillac converters on my mustang that passed Jackson county inspection crap because of Texas kinda made me mad.

neutral · 08-15-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kendalldwhite

i just recently moved to Texas from Missouri. As for Missouri i could run aftermarket. as long as it passed inspection. I just had to get Cadillac converters on my mustang that passed Jackson county inspection crap because of Texas kinda made me mad.

Cadillac converters!? That sounds barbaric!

Draco-REX · 08-15-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kendalldwhite

so pretty much any car that has any mods at all in CA will get a ticket- doesnt mmater what mod it is huh

No. There is what's called a CARB exemption. CARB stands for California Air Resources Board. Any engine mod has to have a CARB stamp on it or it is illegal to use on the road in CA. But any mod will attract the attention of the cops as it is more likely you won't have CARB parts which means a ticket and more revenue.

I'm not sure, but I believe the companies that make these intakes/exhausts/etc have to pay for CARB certification. But I could be wrong.

Mo707 · 08-16-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by calis5nest

last time i got a fix it ticket for tinted windows and fixed it I still had to pay $25

The 25$ is a situation fee everyone pays for fix it tickets

kendalldwhite · 08-16-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

No. There is what's called a CARB exemption. CARB stands for California Air Resources Board. Any engine mod has to have a CARB stamp on it or it is illegal to use on the road in CA. But any mod will attract the attention of the cops as it is more likely you won't have CARB parts which means a ticket and more revenue.

I'm not sure, but I believe the companies that make these intakes/exhausts/etc have to pay for CARB certification. But I could be wrong.

thanks for the input never heard such a thing as a Carb Cert, but then again Iv never ever been to Cali before. something to look into I'm using Google now and searching u have my curious now!

Reason is I have a agency power cat-back coming in the mail sometime next week and I'm hoping it will be OK here in taxes.

Draco-REX · 08-16-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kendalldwhite

thanks for the input never heard such a thing as a Carb Cert, but then again Iv never ever been to Cali before. something to look into I'm using Google now and searching u have my curious now!

Reason is I have a agency power cat-back coming in the mail sometime next week and I'm hoping it will be OK here in taxes.

The CARB thing is just for CA. I don't think any other state has anything like CARB certification so you should be fine with any cat-back you want. It's when you start replacing catalytic converters is when states start getting upset.

m.box.design · 08-16-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by neutral

Cadillac converters!? That sounds barbaric!

I see this a lot. Many people don't know that it's Catalytic and not Cadillac.

kendalldwhite · 08-16-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by indesign

I see this a lot. Many people don't know that it's Catalytic and not Cadillac.

Not a very good spelling sorry!

Shinji2787 · 08-16-2012, 12:57 AM

I really think its luck, driving style, and how the cop feels.

I run around in a s2k with a PWD:JDM Carbon Intake and J's Racing 70RS catback exhaust and I have never gotten any kind of attention or comments from the police regarding the mods for the past 4 years. (knock on wood)

As was mentioned engine modifications (or anything pertaining to) are only technically illegal if they can be proven to produce more carbon dioxide (hence the CARB sticker requirement) or exceed the 93db level. I don't run with CARB stickers on my modifications but my emissions have actually reduced from stock form according to the emissions tests we have to do every so many years...

20valvewynn83 · 08-16-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 636

California seems like it sucks!

it does

naticedog04 · 08-16-2012, 01:28 AM

Modding cars can be a PITA in CA... Thats why i stick with AEM and local car shops.. AEM is usually 50 state legal and theirs no worries when it comes to smog, which happens to be every two years unless buying a brand new car... If buying a brand new car... Smog test does not have to be until the fifth year after purchase...

All in all... Strict emissions, high taxes, and mostly sunny weather makes Cali the best place to live...

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08-16-2012, 12:57 AM	#26
Shinji2787 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '85 AE86 Sprinter Trueno Location: SoCal, CA Posts: 140 Thanks: 26 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really think its luck, driving style, and how the cop feels. I run around in a s2k with a PWD:JDM Carbon Intake and J's Racing 70RS catback exhaust and I have never gotten any kind of attention or comments from the police regarding the mods for the past 4 years. (knock on wood) As was mentioned engine modifications (or anything pertaining to) are only technically illegal if they can be proven to produce more carbon dioxide (hence the CARB sticker requirement) or exceed the 93db level. I don't run with CARB stickers on my modifications but my emissions have actually reduced from stock form according to the emissions tests we have to do every so many years...

08-16-2012, 01:28 AM	#28
naticedog04 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 02 RSX-type s(sold) 99 Civic CX Location: California Posts: 73 Thanks: 59 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Modding cars can be a PITA in CA... Thats why i stick with AEM and local car shops.. AEM is usually 50 state legal and theirs no worries when it comes to smog, which happens to be every two years unless buying a brand new car... If buying a brand new car... Smog test does not have to be until the fifth year after purchase... All in all... Strict emissions, high taxes, and mostly sunny weather makes Cali the best place to live...

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