[FlowForm_Wheels]

Listen up folks:

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

CA is nice to visit. We do Coronado a few times a year; however, couldn't live there $$$$ and other things. People are leaving Bay Area in droves. Make$ $en$e. My only concern is those that leave don't ruin where they go like they ruined where they are. That may or may not apply to folks here, can't know that.

Didn't the dude that ruined SF get voted in for Gov? Who votes for that? Sanctuary? Read the Supremacy Clause in the constitution.

Exhaust. Long tubes with !cats, 02 sims, SLP "cat backs". Passed OBDII EMISSIONS...both cars had cams though the Firehawk a small 222/222 on a 114. Neither were obnoxious unless you were in the gas.

Cheers.

[joe944]

Just avoid the stupid meets where these guys are acting like asshats.

Also don't drive like an asshat, unless you know for sure no one is around.

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by joe944

Just avoid the stupid meets where these guys are acting like asshats.

Also don't drive like an asshat, unless you know for sure no one is around.

Wel said. +1

[JCunningham]

were did you put the cherry bombs? any pics. I wanted to do that but was told by the muffler shop they wont fit anywhere. I have 3"exhaust.

[Deputy Dog]

The Peoples Republic of California will soon be outlawing all non electric car.

[Rayvan]

I know a San Jose cop personally. I asked him about it. He says "don't worry, unless you're a douche."

He's personally given one noise ticket; a tuner Civic that was loud AF. According to him, he's heard louder cars, and routinely leaves them alone. He said it was the super irritating *pitch* of the motor (wasn't a good sound at all) that was the main reason. That and the fact that guy was driving like a complete douche-bag (holding up traffic, trying to act cool).

[SteevK]

Originally Posted by FlowForm_Wheels

The video that you see in that article is BS. You guys really believe everything a Police officer says? It's not illegal for a Police officer to lie guys, comon... That video is the reason why I think all of this started, but again it's BS. If you have a loud exhaust, it isn't simply a $1000 fine, it's not that cut and dry. If you have a loud exhaust, technically speaking it's a $193-$197 fine as I have mentioned.

Also that article is BS because the first resolution that it comes up with is Cut out's which explicitly is illegal in California (people do it anyway), as well as bypass mufflers which are essentially one in the same as they operate with a valve which is not legal. Sorry to say that article is pretty useless. Again the internet prevails in providing nonsense.

CA. V.C. 27150 (a) Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.

Below are the list of fines and their dollar amounts if anyone is interested:



Sure, some exhaust fines as you see are over $1000, but if you look at the photos above, the first one says "Modification of Exhaust system with a Whistle-Tip." Anyone remember Bubb Rubb??? Nobody in CA actually does this -

This thread is just a bucket full of misinformation.

Where's that leave NPP? Do they not offer it in CA? What if I moved there, and already own the car w/NPP?

I'm 3000 miles away, just curious...

On edit: I just noticed that chart says State: PA (don't know where county #10 is) I can't remember anyone getting a noise ticket in the last 30 years or more. I guess if I do any exhaust (in Sept 2021, after warranty) I'll make sure to get one that preserves the NPP - besides, I like adjustability

[24v]

Originally Posted by SteevK

Where's that leave NPP? Do they not offer it in CA? What if I moved there, and already own the car w/NPP?

NPP is not a cutout, or a muffler "bypass". The exhaust still travels through the muffler.

[DWR]

Simple legal way to solve your issue is to mail your registration information to South Dakota.... they register anyone without seeing the car or proof of residence and will mail you a plate. People use this trick to register dirtbikes for the road a fair amount from what I read.

[ALLGM6]

Originally Posted by Rayvan

I know a San Jose cop personally. I asked him about it. He says "don't worry, unless you're a douche."

He's personally given one noise ticket; a tuner Civic that was loud AF. According to him, he's heard louder cars, and routinely leaves them alone. He said it was the super irritating *pitch* of the motor (wasn't a good sound at all) that was the main reason. That and the fact that guy was driving like a complete douche-bag (holding up traffic, trying to act cool).

I live in Hollister, CA and commute up to Santa Clara daily. I've had aftermarket exhaust on ALL of my cars and never had an issue, ever. I worry more about window tint (which I also have) then I do my exhaust. None of them are obnoxiously loud and they are all V6's and or V8's that have a good tone to them...if they didn't, I'd just leave it stock and save everyone the headache of listening to crap. LOL


I've also spoken to a guy that is in law enforcement and he said not to even worry...in fact, he wanted to hear the Corsa on my Tahoe, so he could put it on his new Silverado too.

[Umbriel]

Originally Posted by 24v

NPP is not a cutout, or a muffler "bypass". The exhaust still travels through the muffler.

Lol, I guess it technically does but it isn't muffled at all as it is just straight pipe through the muffler.


Glad I don't live there and will never step foot in that state.

[24v]

Originally Posted by Umbriel

Lol, I guess it technically does but it isn't muffled at all as it is just straight pipe through the muffler.


Glad I don't live there and will never step foot in that state.

It is a perforated straight pipe, and also when that pipe is open it doesn't close off the other side, so at that point it also comes through the muffler. At no time does the exhaust completely bypass the muffler.

[Umbriel]

Originally Posted by 24v

It is a perforated straight pipe, and also when that pipe is open it doesn't close off the other side, so at that point it also comes through the muffler. At no time does the exhaust completely bypass the muffler.

Yeah the middle pipes always go through the muffler and are always working, the outside pipes do bypass it though so it is a mix of both really when the valves are open. Still probably too loud for California I am sure.