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Originally Posted by nis350
Don't blame the cops for hassling the modified cars, it is all because of those idiots who are involved in illegal street racing, taking over street intersections and mall parking lots doing burnouts etc...
I recalled that some cities are less mod-car friendly than the others. If you have a highly mod car, it's probably a good idea to stay away.
I heard that they have some kind of mobile smog check stations, and they can impound your car if you removed the cats.
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This. There are some cops with a power-trip, but I'm inclined to believe a lot of let drivers off the hook more than we realize.
I'm sure a fair share can understand the difference between someone having open fun, and someone actually putting other drivers in danger. It's a bit of unwritten law. Cops can have their own builds too. Of course, if they see someone blatantly doing 150+, they're gonna have to do their job. Same goes if there is a clear violation of equipment per state.
I do get annoyed in CA knowing I spent money making sure an OEM Nismo Exhaust install was done flawlessly with all fresh small parts at a dealer, just so I know I'm good in the future for inspection, when in another state it could've been put towards a better-performing exhaust. But yeah, emissions has been a real problem, and there are problematic street racers.
But it's also a good perspective check. If I want a faster car, I better save up for one. As cool as a turbo build could be, and any builds in general to make your car your own (I mean I would want to do a lot of mods), it's not entirely practical spending.