Got pulled over today

Nick_GDB · 05-26-2008, 04:50 PM

I got pulled over today, the sheriff checked out my car and looked REAL hard for any mods in the engine bay. Well, he told me that my aftermarket exhaust was illegal. The exhaust is an HKS Carbon Ti so he got me there. But then he claimed that I had no sticker or emblem of some sort on the intake manifold. I got the car used so I don't know if it's supposed to be there or not? The engine bay looks and is completely stock, save for the Helix downpipe.

Well in the end, I didn't get a ticket but the next time I get pulled over and get inspected by the cops, I will be sent to a referee if I don't make those changes. Funny, the sheriff called for back up twice and they couldn't even stick a ticket on me. I was admittedly amused on the inside when they were scrutinizing the engine bay like hawks but couldn't find what they were looking for.

USNSTI · 05-26-2008, 04:52 PM

Pics of engine bay? Lots of people think the intake mani is aftermarket because of the way it looks....

SD 05 STi · 05-26-2008, 05:01 PM

It can be there, I don't think there's a vehicle code for just slapping an aftermarket exhaust on a car. However, if it's too loud (which is what I think the officer was getting at), then yeah, you can get cited for that.

I got cited for my Carbon-Ti being too loud once before. I just stuck a silencer in there, got it ref'd off, and paid the 10 dollar fix-it ticket.

***sti_kris*** · 05-26-2008, 05:04 PM

and here is the reason i won't move to cali. i can't believe the crap yall have to deal with out there

Nick_GDB · 05-26-2008, 05:04 PM

Pics

**tyler_sti** · 05-26-2008, 05:08 PM

Hahaha that engine bay looks so stock its nuts. I love it when pigs look at the boxer engine. Their sooo clueless!

Nick_GDB · 05-26-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler_sti

Hahaha that engine bay looks so stock its nuts. I love it when pigs look at the boxer engine. Their sooo clueless!

I know, right?

So the IM doesn't need to have a plaque or sticker or anything to show that it's OEM-tyte, yes?

gormansscooby · 05-26-2008, 05:22 PM

You know i applaud them for doing their job but sometimes you have to wonder why the even bother with things like this. I mean whats the point? To know they have the power to ruin someones day? Crime fighting

. Window tint, front license plates, and engine mods who honestly cares?

dareseven · 05-26-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sti_kris

and here is the reason i won't move to cali. i can't believe the crap yall have to deal with out there

That plus the INSANE, OUTRAGEOUS cost of real estate and fuel. Not to mention the retardiculous freeway traffic.

But, I still like it out there. It's the epicenter of all things cars. AND it's only a few hours away from SEMA.

Nick_GDB · 05-26-2008, 05:25 PM

Don't get me wrong, I do support local law enforcement but you're right gorman. They do try to get us for the most pointless things sometimes.

I notice that I tend to get more sh*t from sheriffs rather than the police though. The sheriff who pulled me over called for back up TWICE, I could tell they really wanted to get me for something big but in the end couldn't and simply warned me about what would happen if I were to get pulled over again due to my car's "illegal" info being in their computers now.

gormansscooby · 05-26-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by -NH.MkV-

Don't get me wrong, I do support local law enforcement but you're right gorman. They do try to get us for the most pointless things sometimes.

I notice that I tend to get more sh*t from sheriffs rather than the police though. The sheriff who pulled me over called for back up TWICE, I could tell they really wanted to get me for something big but in the end couldn't and simply warned me about what would happen if I were to get pulled over again due to my car's "illegal" info being in their computers now.

Really? Thats interesting cause I get completely the opposite where I'm at. The police bug me for passing wind in their general direction but the sheriffs don't even look twice when they see me.

Spoolin415 · 05-26-2008, 06:24 PM

Swap out the melon shooter for a stock looking exhaust. 99% of your problems will go away.

Nick_GDB · 05-26-2008, 06:37 PM

I got the stock catback in storage, would that bolt directly to the Helix DP and still maintain decent flow?

I've been actually thinking about a new catback for a while, maybe the Maddad Whisper...

**Evan** · 05-26-2008, 06:58 PM

Nope. Helix is 3 inches all the way back, therefore your 2 1/2 inch catback will not fit.

949 · 05-26-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by -NH.MkV-

Pics

so? wheres the aftermarket parts in the engine bay?

everything seems stock from this end

05-26-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
Nick_GDB Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: The WHP-making one Location: SoCal Posts: 189 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Got pulled over today I got pulled over today, the sheriff checked out my car and looked REAL hard for any mods in the engine bay. Well, he told me that my aftermarket exhaust was illegal. The exhaust is an HKS Carbon Ti so he got me there. But then he claimed that I had no sticker or emblem of some sort on the intake manifold. I got the car used so I don't know if it's supposed to be there or not? The engine bay looks and is completely stock, save for the Helix downpipe. Well in the end, I didn't get a ticket but the next time I get pulled over and get inspected by the cops, I will be sent to a referee if I don't make those changes. Funny, the sheriff called for back up twice and they couldn't even stick a ticket on me. I was admittedly amused on the inside when they were scrutinizing the engine bay like hawks but couldn't find what they were looking for. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-26-2008, 04:52 PM	#2
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Got pulled over today Pics of engine bay? Lots of people think the intake mani is aftermarket because of the way it looks....

05-26-2008, 05:01 PM	#3
SD 05 STi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bride Zeta III >=) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,127 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Got pulled over today It can be there, I don't think there's a vehicle code for just slapping an aftermarket exhaust on a car. However, if it's too loud (which is what I think the officer was getting at), then yeah, you can get cited for that. I got cited for my Carbon-Ti being too loud once before. I just stuck a silencer in there, got it ref'd off, and paid the 10 dollar fix-it ticket.

05-26-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
*sti_kris* its all in the curves Car: 05 CMG STI Fav Mod: Aps 3.5" TBE Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 815 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today and here is the reason i won't move to cali. i can't believe the crap yall have to deal with out there Last edited by sti_kris : 05-26-2008 at 05:04 PM. Reason: spelling

05-26-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
Nick_GDB Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: The WHP-making one Location: SoCal Posts: 189 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today Pics

05-26-2008, 05:08 PM	#6
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,556 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Got pulled over today Hahaha that engine bay looks so stock its nuts. I love it when pigs look at the boxer engine. Their sooo clueless!

05-26-2008, 05:22 PM	#8
gormansscooby Senior STI Driver Car: 07 OBD WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 353 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today You know i applaud them for doing their job but sometimes you have to wonder why the even bother with things like this. I mean whats the point? To know they have the power to ruin someones day? Crime fighting. Window tint, front license plates, and engine mods who honestly cares?

05-26-2008, 05:25 PM	#10
Nick_GDB Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: The WHP-making one Location: SoCal Posts: 189 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today Don't get me wrong, I do support local law enforcement but you're right gorman. They do try to get us for the most pointless things sometimes. I notice that I tend to get more sh*t from sheriffs rather than the police though. The sheriff who pulled me over called for back up TWICE, I could tell they really wanted to get me for something big but in the end couldn't and simply warned me about what would happen if I were to get pulled over again due to my car's "illegal" info being in their computers now.

05-26-2008, 06:24 PM	#12
Spoolin415 STI Driver Car: 07 STi OBP Fav Mod: Air Spencer... Squash. Location: CA Posts: 299 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today Swap out the melon shooter for a stock looking exhaust. 99% of your problems will go away.

05-26-2008, 06:37 PM	#13
Nick_GDB Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: The WHP-making one Location: SoCal Posts: 189 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Got pulled over today I got the stock catback in storage, would that bolt directly to the Helix DP and still maintain decent flow? I've been actually thinking about a new catback for a while, maybe the Maddad Whisper... Last edited by Nick_GDB : 05-26-2008 at 06:54 PM.

05-26-2008, 06:58 PM	#14
Evan Gold Member Car: '05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Open Downpipe Location: back in Abilene, TX :( Posts: 278 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Got pulled over today Nope. Helix is 3 inches all the way back, therefore your 2 1/2 inch catback will not fit.