Moving to NorCal, will I be harassed?

[osunick]

OK, so we've all heard of getting busted for Driving While Asian, I just want to know if it's something I need to worry about. I have a 2.5" dp, and a Buschur catback that is fairly loud. I still have the stock cat and have no intention of replacing it. I live in Detroit now where the cops have better things to do than crack down on law abiding citizens. Do I have something to worry about in NorCal? Should I buy the quieter MagnaFlow muffler for my exhaust?

Thanks in advance...

[evo_dadi]

it actually depends in the area also.i run catless and i live down the chp office and yet they dont bother me *knocks on wood*

[Matz]

I've never had a problem, but I had the WORKS exhaust that is really quiet. I talked to evoredy before, and he's been pulled over in San Jose for his Buschur exhaust. When I first heard it, it didn't seem too bad, but when he drove off, I realized that yeah, the BR exhaust is pretty damn loud after all.

[LEVIII]

Where in Norcal are you moving to and what brings you here?

[osunick]

Where in Norcal are you moving to and what brings you here?

Somewhere in the peninsula or south bay... coming to work for Yahoo! as a Product Manager.

[evo743]

I have the hks 30th, and its one of the most quiet exhausts ive ever had on a car, and i still get harassed... and im a cop :shock: It really depends on the community. If its in the city, i wouldnt worry about it to much- believe me, cops have better things to do. But if its in an affluent suburb or gated community-- please expect to have problems(they have nothing better to do). Thats just the way it goes... :wink:

[MitsuMan]

just don't stand out short shift when you see cops and never let your guard down believe my you better get ready. no stickers!!!!! and all under hood mods better have a C.A.R.B. sticker cause if your get stopped with that exhaust you'll have to pop your hood CHP don't go so much for the equipment violations but I've had it happen twice
also your race and age and gender have a big say in how much the cop will bother you

beleeed dat :o

[LEVIII]

- believe me, cops have better things to do.

As a cop, do you think this will be the case even with all the new money allocated in Sacramento. I dont street race and I dont really speed, I always make sure someone is going faster then me, but I feel like my car sticks out from the rest and like having my mods on my car.

[evo_dadi]

I have the hks 30th, and its one of the most quiet exhausts ive ever had on a car, and i still get harassed... and im a cop :shock: It really depends on the community. If its in the city, i wouldnt worry about it to much- believe me, cops have better things to do. But if its in an affluent suburb or gated community-- please expect to have problems(they have nothing better to do). Thats just the way it goes... :wink:

man ive been to chowchilla a few times now and i still havent spotted you there :lol:

[Unowned]

I have the hks 30th, and its one of the most quiet exhausts ive ever had on a car, and i still get harassed... and im a cop :shock: It really depends on the community. If its in the city, i wouldnt worry about it to much- believe me, cops have better things to do. But if its in an affluent suburb or gated community-- please expect to have problems(they have nothing better to do). Thats just the way it goes... :wink:

So what happens when the cop that pulls you over, finds out you're also a Cop?

[Matz]

So what happens when the cop that pulls you over, finds out you're also a Cop?

Yeah I was wondering the same thing. I hope that the police officers out there that drive Evos, modified or not, will help spread the word that not everyone that drives this car is a street racing punk.

[osunick]

My car is modded, but only because I do HPDE's and I never drive like a punk on the street, nor do I tamper with my emissions equipment. The question is how to convince the cop that this is the case. You all have convinced me to get the magnaflow muffler for my exhaust.. it should arrive tomorrow. I'll peel the quaife and buschur stickers off next week. Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

[dohcvtec]

My car is modded, but only because I do HPDE's
You'll love NorCal then, we have some great road courses up here :) See you at the track

[Matz]

Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

You're joking, right? :lol:

[osunick]

Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

You're joking, right? :lol:

Actually I have one. Since no one around here (Metro Detroit) knows what it is, it's a funny injoke to me and the cognoscenti... it's on my rear window so I think most people think it's the name of a band or something.

[kikosurf]

hey thats tight where can i get that sticker?

[osunick]

hey thats tight where can i get that sticker?

I got mine from squaredirect but it looks like the site is down...it's basically this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Initial-D-Emperor-Evolution-EVO-Lancer-Vinyl-Decal_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50449QQitemZ79920 98907QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[lancerboy]

Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

You're joking, right? :lol:

Actually I have one. Since no one around here (Metro Detroit) knows what it is, it's a funny injoke to me and the cognoscenti... it's on my rear window so I think most people think it's the name of a band or something.so what is Emperor? in the Philippines, evo enthusiast named there club Emperor.

[redtydsf]

Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

You're joking, right? :lol:

Actually I have one. Since no one around here (Metro Detroit) knows what it is, it's a funny injoke to me and the cognoscenti... it's on my rear window so I think most people think it's the name of a band or something.so what is Emperor? in the Philippines, evo enthusiast named there club Emperor.

welcome to the YAY :twisted:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/redtydsf/2.jpg

[kikosurf]

thats hella tight i'm def getting a couple of those (one in each side) i dont care if its rice or not i think its tight

[Matz]

thats hella tight i'm def getting a couple of those (one in each side) i dont care if its rice or not i think its tight

Personally, I'd rather get the Thunder and Night Kids stickers, cut them in half with a razor, and then stick them on the side of my wing.

[osunick]

YOu don't need an emperor sticker for each side, I think they run the sticker on the rear window on the top left.... if you're going to be a geek might as well do it right ;)

[redtydsf]

how about an i-club sticker cut in half...just f'n around, i gotta lotta luv for scoobys. BUT yea what about it :lol:

[MitsuMan]

Can I leave my Emperor sticker on? :)

You're joking, right? :lol:

Actually I have one. Since no one around here (Metro Detroit) knows what it is, it's a funny injoke to me and the cognoscenti... it's on my rear window so I think most people think it's the name of a band or something.
yea keep it on dude thats sweet It helps give that JDM look

[methods4]

from initial d...inspiration for future and past evo owners, come on some of you know it's cool, you know you like it :P welcome to the YAY :twisted:

Speak for yourself mang. I can't believe cartoons are your inspiration for having an Evo. :(

[redtydsf]

from initial d...inspiration for future and past evo owners, come on some of you know it's cool, you know you like it :P welcome to the YAY :twisted:

Speak for yourself mang. I can't believe cartoons are your inspiration for having an Evo. :(

man is there anyway i can take that statement back :oops:

[osunick]

Hey... anyone know where I should take my car to be inspected? I need to get CA plates when my car arrives. It has the stock cat so it should pass smog but I have no idea if the catback exhaust or the apexi intake will be a problem. Thanks in advance for any advice...

[vtluu]

Hey... anyone know where I should take my car to be inspected? I need to get CA plates when my car arrives. It has the stock cat so it should pass smog but I have no idea if the catback exhaust or the apexi intake will be a problem. Thanks in advance for any advice...
Unless the intake is CARB-exempt (or stock, of course) it will fail visual inspection.

[osunick]

Hey... anyone know where I should take my car to be inspected? I need to get CA plates when my car arrives. It has the stock cat so it should pass smog but I have no idea if the catback exhaust or the apexi intake will be a problem. Thanks in advance for any advice...
Unless the intake is CARB-exempt (or stock, of course) it will fail visual inspection.

what about my exhaust? Will I have to change that back to stock as well? Also, who does the inspection? The DMV?

[L84AD8]

Your catback should be ok!!! There is a 95 db limit for it as well. I think the Apexi intake has to be CARB legal. Check the Apexi website to see if it is.