Well it was bound to happen. CA is being more aggressive towards modified vehicles. I'd say more-so for those running muffler deletes than performance cat-back exhausts in whole.
Now it is no longer a "fix-it" ticket... Now its a $1000 fine and a wonderful visit to your local State Ref...
For those running WRX/STI mufflers, I would expect to see a slow increase in WTB ads across multiple Subaru forums... Take care of the Supply/Demand principles... >:wink2:
Yep. And it's only beginning. Another law that is subjective and not objective. How do you fight a cite based on an officer's personal impression of a sound? (Admittedly it would probably difficult if not impossible to write a technically adequate "law" that defined the (objectionable) measurable sound characteristics.)
I was a police officer in Nevada. We had (this was the 1980s, but I think it's still in effect) an ordinance titled "Loud noises from mufflers," that stated that the legislative intent was to require vehicles to operate as quietly as possible. If the vehicle had been modified from stock to make more noise than it did from the factory, it was ticket bait. I wrote several of those to drivers who had installed glass packs and similar modifications on their cars, and never lost one in court. As soon as the driver mentioned they had modified the exhaust system and that it was louder than before, they were toast.
I expect other jurisdictions have similar laws. Keep this in mind when planning vehicle mods.
Well, after two successful Forester Meets (April 18th & April 25th) here in Huntington Beach, and knowing that there are a ton more of you Local Forester owners out there, I took the time to do a lil' research to find out what the potential could be for a HUGE SOCAL Forester meet!!!
After...
Hi,
Just wondering can somebody recommend proffesional Subaru repair service in San Francisco Bay area? East or South Bay preferably. I am interested in non-dealership services, to be able to save my $$$. Recently I brought my Forester05 to San Jose dealership for regular 15Kmiles maintenance...
I borrowed this idea from Lickwid, who did it for Norcal. Lets see what Members we have in the Washington State area!
Washington State Members list:
1. Sea-Scooby (05 XT CGM, 05 X CRP) - Renton http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f115/sea-scoobys-foresters-29648/
2. Tre36 (03 X Gold) - Kent...
I know this is a weird request, but here goes: I was curious if someone in the Bay Area that has the Nameless 5" muffler axle-back exhausts that I could borrow for an afternoon to see if this is something I should purchase for my car. Nameless performance doesn't offer returns if the product...
Hi guys,
Any recommendations for an independent shop in Ventura or vicinity? Looking for a Subaru knowledgable shop I trust with regular maintenance on an '18 XT.
Thanks!
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