How often do you get hassled by the police? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

djtre · 05-30-2013, 04:21 PM

First post here, been reading for a while. Bought my Raven FRS back in June of last year. So far it's my favorite car I have ever owned.

Anyhow, I knew buying this car that I would catch the bug again to start modifying it, I'm surprised I lasted this long without touching it. I was recently rear ended by my GF and now I guess is a better time than any to pull the trigger on an exhaust system since the stock one was damaged in the accident.

I've had heavily modded cars (most of them turning into track vehicles only) in the past and at one point I was touring the country doing the whole 1/4 mile thing but that was in the 90's - early 2000's. I even worked for a fairly known tuning house back then. I have been out of the game for a while now and age has caught up with me, but the bug has grabbed hold of me again.

My question is this, for those who have modified their cars, how often do you get hassled by the cops about your mods in Southern California?

NSX2NV · 05-30-2013, 05:38 PM

In SoCal, in my opinion, if your not driving stupid, your usually ok. But if your so much as doing 5 over the limit and make eye contact with a cop it's over for you. This car will probably get heat like a civic, genesis, Evo, ect. That's just how it works. I was pulled over monthly in a highly modded rx-7, but never in NSX (knock on wood). That's why my frs will just get exhaust, lowered and wheels to stay safe.

Choco · 05-30-2013, 06:20 PM

I had my BRZ (No front license plate, tinted windows, lowered and exhaust) for almost a year and don't get much attention except for the time a cop gave me a thumbs up and the time I did an illegal turn by accident.

marky · 05-30-2013, 06:25 PM

Mentioned this before but I got a 500+$ ticket for having a hks exhaust.. Plus had to smog at a certified smog place so they won't catch me cheating.. This was on my DC2 RS back years ago.. Keeping mine clean.. Greddy exhaust /intake/ lower springs..

kvnchu · 05-30-2013, 06:30 PM

Drive safely and if you do get pulled over *knock on wood*
Pull over, take the key out of the ignition and put it on the roof. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and be super polite. If you need to reach for any paperwork or for anything for that matter, vocalize and let the police officer know where you are reaching and for what reason. If he is comfortable and doesnt feel threatened there is less of a chance of you getting a ticket.

*nvm just reread your post and it seems like you are older and much more experience than me so i'll keep my mouth shut

djtre · 05-30-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvnchu

Drive safely and if you do get pulled over *knock on wood*
Pull over, take the key out of the ignition and put it on the roof. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and be super polite. If you need to reach for any paperwork or for anything for that matter, vocalize and let the police officer know where you are reaching and for what reason. If he is comfortable and doesnt feel threatened there is less of a chance of you getting a ticket.

*nvm just reread your post and it seems like you are older and much more experience than me so i'll keep my mouth shut

Younger or older than me, I am never to old to learn something new from anybody. I will definitely take your advice into account.

monkeedoo · 05-30-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djtre

I was recently rear ended by my GF

its usually the other way around

MikesFRS · 05-31-2013, 10:05 AM

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HotLeopardMama · 05-31-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesFRS

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BlueSTaR · 05-31-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeedoo

its usually the other way around

LOL

BlueSTaR · 05-31-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Choco

I had my BRZ (No front license plate, tinted windows, lowered and exhaust) for almost a year and don't get much attention except for the time a cop gave me a thumbs up and the time I did an illegal turn by accident.

I haven't gotten hassled at all either. Maybe that badge is a good little police deterrent. I wonder if Scions will get more heat?

BlueSTaR · 05-31-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kvnchu

Drive safely and if you do get pulled over *knock on wood*
Pull over, take the key out of the ignition and put it on the roof. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and be super polite. If you need to reach for any paperwork or for anything for that matter, vocalize and let the police officer know where you are reaching and for what reason. If he is comfortable and doesnt feel threatened there is less of a chance of you getting a ticket.

*nvm just reread your post and it seems like you are older and much more experience than me so i'll keep my mouth shut

What if you have a Limited

05-30-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
djtre Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Santa Ana Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How often do you get hassled by the police? First post here, been reading for a while. Bought my Raven FRS back in June of last year. So far it's my favorite car I have ever owned. Anyhow, I knew buying this car that I would catch the bug again to start modifying it, I'm surprised I lasted this long without touching it. I was recently rear ended by my GF and now I guess is a better time than any to pull the trigger on an exhaust system since the stock one was damaged in the accident. I've had heavily modded cars (most of them turning into track vehicles only) in the past and at one point I was touring the country doing the whole 1/4 mile thing but that was in the 90's - early 2000's. I even worked for a fairly known tuning house back then. I have been out of the game for a while now and age has caught up with me, but the bug has grabbed hold of me again. My question is this, for those who have modified their cars, how often do you get hassled by the cops about your mods in Southern California?

05-30-2013, 05:38 PM	#2
NSX2NV Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Pearl White FRS, 2004 LBBP NSX Location: Chino Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In SoCal, in my opinion, if your not driving stupid, your usually ok. But if your so much as doing 5 over the limit and make eye contact with a cop it's over for you. This car will probably get heat like a civic, genesis, Evo, ect. That's just how it works. I was pulled over monthly in a highly modded rx-7, but never in NSX (knock on wood). That's why my frs will just get exhaust, lowered and wheels to stay safe. __________________ 2013 whiteout FRS 2004 LBBP NSX

05-30-2013, 06:30 PM	#5
kvnchu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2005 S2000 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 291 Thanks: 66 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Drive safely and if you do get pulled over knock on wood Pull over, take the key out of the ignition and put it on the roof. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and be super polite. If you need to reach for any paperwork or for anything for that matter, vocalize and let the police officer know where you are reaching and for what reason. If he is comfortable and doesnt feel threatened there is less of a chance of you getting a ticket. *nvm just reread your post and it seems like you are older and much more experience than me so i'll keep my mouth shut __________________ Scion FR-S '13 - Track Toy BMW M Roadster '06 - Track Toy Suzuki GSX-R750 '07 - Track Toy Lexus IS350 '07 - Sold

05-31-2013, 10:05 AM	#8
MikesFRS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: it like he stole it!! Location: corona ca Posts: 416 Thanks: 395 Thanked 218 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	... Attached Images __________________ http://instagram.com/thebestmike

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marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mentioned this before but I got a 500+$ ticket for having a hks exhaust.. Plus had to smog at a certified smog place so they won't catch me cheating.. This was on my DC2 RS back years ago.. Keeping mine clean.. Greddy exhaust /intake/ lower springs..

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