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Z0chicks
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From: PA
Well Ive had the car two years. Most of the modifications were done when i was still autocrossing it. I admit I could have been less dramatic with the mods.
1) the cat is deleted yet the car has a resonator and muffler
2) I think 4pt harness is better than an airbag.
3) 2.5" isnt a huge amount yet it is toward the end of the scale.
I admit losing the cat wasnt the smartest thing but this isnt a rice rocket. no body kit, no annoyingly loud exhaust, no obnoxious wings or ridiculous wheels. It was modified to be able to run in autocross as well as be streetable. I agree with replacing the cat. But i really feel that this guy toasted me just for the sake of doing so...
And as far as Emissions goes.... Whats worse.... A gas guzzling soccer mom driven Cadillac Escalade or a 4 cylinder Acura? Oh well, such is life...
1) the cat is deleted yet the car has a resonator and muffler
2) I think 4pt harness is better than an airbag.
3) 2.5" isnt a huge amount yet it is toward the end of the scale.
I admit losing the cat wasnt the smartest thing but this isnt a rice rocket. no body kit, no annoyingly loud exhaust, no obnoxious wings or ridiculous wheels. It was modified to be able to run in autocross as well as be streetable. I agree with replacing the cat. But i really feel that this guy toasted me just for the sake of doing so...
And as far as Emissions goes.... Whats worse.... A gas guzzling soccer mom driven Cadillac Escalade or a 4 cylinder Acura? Oh well, such is life...
I guess its just better for me to be a horrible driver than to have modifications to my car. Im not arguing what i got written for but a separate ticket for each thing is overboard. I was nice, I was polite, I was obeying the speed limit. I agree that a high flow cat is a good option. My car is at 21 1/8" with the 18's on the car btw. And in total my problem is the fact that he could have been out busting someone street racing or getting a criminal off the streets. But No, he took an hour to write me tickets. And on another note I simply feel its my choice if i remove an airbag, but yes the car should have a cat. but do I need FIVE summons' to prove that matter? I dont feel I do.
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I'd hit it =P
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Deuces_Wild~ I was doing 45 in the pouring down rain in the right lane. WalMart truck hit me doing 65 and put me through a median. No regard for safety whatsoever. Totalled my pride and joy, put me out of work, a court battle, and a whole mess of things that couldve been avoided. Then after I took care of the trucking company I bought my nogaro blue S4 :driving:
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lots and lots of fail
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Are you eventually going to grow up and put some blame on yourself for your misfortune or just blame it all on what you think are societal norms? When I was 18 I was pretty happy my car had air bags and when my catalytic converter bit the dust I...bought a new one!
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From: los josengeles
Deuces_Wild~ I was doing 45 in the pouring down rain in the right lane. WalMart truck hit me doing 65 and put me through a median. No regard for safety whatsoever. Totalled my pride and joy, put me out of work, a court battle, and a whole mess of things that couldve been avoided. Then after I took care of the trucking company I bought my nogaro blue S4 :driving:
i want one of your K04 turbos
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I go duffy on dem bitches
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From: Gonzales, Louisiana
This morning I was pulled, cited, and written for improper equipment. Not one or two tickets. but F I V E.
1) Improper Suspension Modifications other than Authorized by a Manufacturer to correct a defect (Lowered 2.5" with coilovers)
2) Removal of Essential Safety Equipment (racing steering wheel BUT I have a 4pt racing seat.... WTF!)
3) Modified Exhaust System (Full aftermarket exhaust no cat)
4) Removal of Emissions Control Equipment (Its a built B18C, wtf would I use the emmisions crap, this isnt a chevy suburban)
5) Illegal tint (I admit to this one, its dark as hell haha)
Moral of the story... screw the po po's and invest in a good lawyer after trickin ur ride... you'll need it.
1) Improper Suspension Modifications other than Authorized by a Manufacturer to correct a defect (Lowered 2.5" with coilovers)
2) Removal of Essential Safety Equipment (racing steering wheel BUT I have a 4pt racing seat.... WTF!)
3) Modified Exhaust System (Full aftermarket exhaust no cat)
4) Removal of Emissions Control Equipment (Its a built B18C, wtf would I use the emmisions crap, this isnt a chevy suburban)
5) Illegal tint (I admit to this one, its dark as hell haha)
Moral of the story... screw the po po's and invest in a good lawyer after trickin ur ride... you'll need it.
you broke the law and you're pissed off at the cops?
go fuck yourself.
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From: Indianapolis
4 pt harnesses on their own are illegal in most all states. most likely because most people don't install them properly.
Cars have to be a certain height otherwise they will dive underneather cars in an accident, and you'll be sorry you did.
You should have known you were going to get a ticket for taking the cat out, that's just common sense.
and I can promise you that almost every part you put on and got a ticket for had a "for off-road use only" sticker.
Cars have to be a certain height otherwise they will dive underneather cars in an accident, and you'll be sorry you did.
You should have known you were going to get a ticket for taking the cat out, that's just common sense.
and I can promise you that almost every part you put on and got a ticket for had a "for off-road use only" sticker.
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From: Palo Alto, CA
Exactly what I was going to say. 4-6 pt harnesses are not inherently safer. It takes some engineering to make sure they are mounted at the proper angles to driver's hips and spine.
