Anyone got pull over cause of your after market exhaust yet?

vividracing · 07-21-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Well it's like anything else in the world of generating revenue...

Everything is contradictory and nothing makes much sense. And 100% of it is not fair by anyone's measure.

Bikes are loud as hell (especially obnoxious Harley's) and they don't even need to "legaly" run catalytics. So is noise the issue? Apparently not. Is smog the issue? Apparently not either. But when it comes to a car... oh hold the phone...

Civics are targeted because of supposed stolen parts and a fart cannon makes for a good "reasonable suspicion" stop. But that's just it.. "reasonable suspicion" doesn't get a cop inside your car or under your hood. Probable cause does. Without a warrant, reasonable suspicion just doesn't cut it but people don't know this so they let the cop pop the hood and search all over the inside of the vehicle by giving consent where none need be given under the protection of your so called 4th Amendment.

Now I understand that the topic of reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause and just what does that fart cannon represent are hotly debated but I am of the opinion that it is NOT the latter. When challenged, the cop will most likely throw a bluff your way and say something like "fine, you hang out while we call the tow truck". Ok... but wait... Most people won't say "ok". They most likely won't ask to see their supervisor in the mean time while waiting for the supposed tow truck to show up and call their bluff. Sometimes I guess it's easier to pay than to play? IDK.

Something to think about. Plus I always record (video) my traffic stops as that tends to change the hearts and minds of some would-be violators in blue.

Props for standing up for yourself and knowing your rights. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't do either of those. One thing though... In some states it's illegal to record police, in others, both parties have to consent to a recording. Check local laws before recording a police officer.

OP, have you decided which exhaust you're going to be ordering? We've got a few that are pretty quiet. Check 'em out

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KillerBee370 · 07-21-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Props for standing up for yourself and knowing your rights. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't do either of those. One thing though... In some states it's illegal to record police, in others, both parties have to consent to a recording. Check local laws before recording a police officer.
OP, have you decided which exhaust you're going to be ordering? We've got a few that are pretty quiet. Check 'em out

Catback Exhausts | Performance Catbacks | VividRacing.com

Point well taken and thank you for pointing that out. Wise advice however here in California, there is no expectation of privacy for a public servant in public so it's all good!

onzedge · 07-21-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

They only pull over if its a horrible sounding exhaust. Like the kind from Autozone you put on a Civic. "Farrrrrrrrrrrt Farrrrrt Farrrrrt 35mph Boom!"

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

x2 lol!

this reminds me of this one guy that was trying to make conversation with me at a kid's picnic where we heard some shitty civic fart can going off in the background and him knowing im a car guy looking at my car he said 'wow, that sounds real good, huh?' and i just said "no."

conversation ended quickly.

onzedge · 07-21-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

x2 lol!

this reminds me of this one guy that was trying to make conversation with me at a kid's picnic where we heard some shitty civic fart can going off in the background and him knowing im a car guy looking at my car he said 'wow, that sounds real good, huh?' and i just said "no."

conversation ended quickly.

MUST · 07-22-2011, 08:20 AM

got cited when i had my hks dual hi-power ti system in diamond bar. cop said "its too big" (w/e that meant..). when i took it to highway patrol, they signed off on it since it was quiet. cop at the station suggested that it "looked too pretty to be stock" which is why he thinks i was cited for it.

ever since i got the akrapovic system, cops don't give me a second look or tail me anymore

JrumMusic · 07-22-2011, 12:18 PM

I have my ARC EXHAUST <<< very nice! And i have had zero issues. I used to drive a 2001 cavalier with a exhaust and got pulled over lol, but for some reason cops think the my car must NEED to sound like it does.

SPOHN · 07-22-2011, 12:51 PM

I've never really heard of cops pulling guys over where I live for an exhaust. Loud radio they will in a heartbeat.

Red__Zed · 07-22-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I've never really heard of cops pulling guys over where I live for an exhaust. Loud radio they will in a heartbeat.

Things are different in the south.

onzedge · 07-22-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Things are different in the south.

In more ways than one...

SPOHN · 07-22-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Things are different in the south.

Yea. We have grits also.

Red__Zed · 07-22-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

In more ways than one...

You mean cause we are better looking too?

98intrigue · 07-22-2011, 01:31 PM

And this is why my car is in the garage still...open downpipe makes people go

onzedge · 07-22-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You mean cause we are better looking too?

Well, there's that, I suppose...

SPOHN · 07-22-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

And this is why my car is in the garage still...open downpipe makes people go

Stay out of boost then.

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JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	I have my ARC EXHAUST <<< very nice! And i have had zero issues. I used to drive a 2001 cavalier with a exhaust and got pulled over lol, but for some reason cops think the my car must NEED to sound like it does. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've never really heard of cops pulling guys over where I live for an exhaust. Loud radio they will in a heartbeat. __________________

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