Need Help ASAP

BBKG79 · 10-22-2007, 11:22 AM

Hey guys/gals I finally got "harassed" by a cop, because of the stigma associated with our cars. Got sited for my exhaust, said it was too loud. This story is longer than this. So I threw in my silencer in and went down to the dmv. State decibel level is 74 in CT I came in at 87. Now, I'm attempting to put back on the stock muffler section so I can pass and then put my aftermarket back on. The muffler wont align for obvious reasons to my 3inch mid-pipe. I can only get one bolt in.

Does anybody know of a fix, besides putting in the stock mid-pipe as well?

Or should I just tighten it down as tight as I can with the one screw, go take the test and pass?

upncummr · 10-22-2007, 11:37 AM

It doesn't sound like you got harrassed because of the "stigma associated with our cars"; it sounds like you got cited because your exhaust (even with a silencer) exceeds your local noise ordinance.

It probably wasn't too difficult for the police officer to realize you were over the decibel limit.

Not taking sides here....but I think it's safe to say you weren't harrassed.

Gary

**twiSTies** · 10-22-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BBKG79

Hey guys/gals I finally got "harassed" by a cop, because of the stigma associated with our cars. Got sited for my exhaust, said it was too loud. This story is longer than this. So I threw in my silencer in and went down to the dmv. State decibel level is 74 in CT I came in at 87. Now, I'm attempting to put back on the stock muffler section so I can pass and then put my aftermarket back on. The muffler wont align for obvious reasons to my 3inch mid-pipe. I can only get one bolt in.

Does anybody know of a fix, besides putting in the stock mid-pipe as well?

Or should I just tighten it down as tight as I can with the one screw, go take the test and pass?

you'll need a 3" to 2.5" adapter to make your axleback work.

Schell · 10-22-2007, 12:01 PM

WBR on Nasioc.com makes the 3 to 2.5 conversion.

BBKG79 · 10-22-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by upncummr

It doesn't sound like you got harrassed because of the "stigma associated with our cars"; it sounds like you got cited because your exhaust (even with a silencer) exceeds your local noise ordinance.

It probably wasn't too difficult for the police officer to realize you were over the decibel limit.

Not taking sides here....but I think it's safe to say you weren't harrassed.

Gary

Whatever, like I said there's more to the story, it was highlighted in red for a reason. I just didn't decide to post it becuase it's too long.

BBKG79 · 10-22-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

you'll need a 3" to 2.5" adapter to make your axleback work.

Thank you!

BBKG79 · 10-22-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Schell

WBR on Nasioc.com makes the 3 to 2.5 conversion.

Thank you!

BBKG79 · 10-23-2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schell

WBR on Nasioc.com makes the 3 to 2.5 conversion.

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

you'll need a 3" to 2.5" adapter to make your axleback work.

I PM'ed him no answer, I have a short time period. Is this something I can get at the local auto parts store? Any pics of what it looks like?

05_GD7 · 10-23-2007, 10:17 AM

74 db is your state limit? I have a hard time believing that. I don't think the stock STi muffler will even pass with a law like that.

BBKG79 · 10-23-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 05_GD7

74 db is your state limit? I have a hard time believing that. I don't think the stock STi muffler will even pass with a law like that.

That's the same effin thing I thought, I said watch me put the stocker back on and it not pass, and have to argue with them that this came with the car. I looked it up though, it is 74db, unless the document I found was old and there is a new noise level. This is the perfect opp to vent, but I'm going to be cool.

Ashot · 10-23-2007, 07:25 PM

maybe its also different how they measure it. maybe the dB is so low because they measure it at idle (lol) or from 6 feet away.

BBKG79 · 10-24-2007, 06:18 PM

Well I've been notified by WBR over on Nasioc that the adapter is backordered.

Does anyone else know where I could get one?

Or could I borrow it just so I can pass then give it back?

Arfrce · 10-28-2007, 01:27 AM

ok here is what you do. Go to a muffler shop and ask if they can attach it for you. They have reducers on hand usualy. Atleast I have never seen a muffler shop that didn't. Midas, or a mom an pop muffler shop. Amco.
Hey let us know the full story though.

BBKG79 · 10-29-2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Arfrce

ok here is what you do. Go to a muffler shop and ask if they can attach it for you. They have reducers on hand usualy. Atleast I have never seen a muffler shop that didn't. Midas, or a mom an pop muffler shop. Amco.
Hey let us know the full story though.

LOL, good thinking I'll give that a try. Put it like this, got pulled over for speeding, I wasn't. Got a ticket for my plate being on the dash instead of on the bumper, was told plead not guilty, throw it on and they'll throw it out. Got cited for my exhaust being too loud, have to got DMV now. Where the F is my ticket for speeding? That section had lines drawn thorugh it!

10-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#1
BBKG79 Grassroots STI Racer Car: WRB 05 STI Location: Everywhere Posts: 558 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Need Help ASAP Hey guys/gals I finally got "harassed" by a cop, because of the stigma associated with our cars. Got sited for my exhaust, said it was too loud. *This story is longer than this.* So I threw in my silencer in and went down to the dmv. State decibel level is 74 in CT I came in at 87. Now, I'm attempting to put back on the stock muffler section so I can pass and then put my aftermarket back on. The muffler wont align for obvious reasons to my 3inch mid-pipe. I can only get one bolt in. Does anybody know of a fix, besides putting in the stock mid-pipe as well? Or should I just tighten it down as tight as I can with the one screw, go take the test and pass? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-22-2007, 11:37 AM	#2
upncummr Professional STI Racer Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 836 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Need Help ASAP It doesn't sound like you got harrassed because of the "stigma associated with our cars"; it sounds like you got cited because your exhaust (even with a silencer) exceeds your local noise ordinance. It probably wasn't too difficult for the police officer to realize you were over the decibel limit. Not taking sides here....but I think it's safe to say you weren't harrassed. Gary

10-22-2007, 12:01 PM	#4
Schell Silver Member Car: 2006 WRX Wagon 6 Spd Fav Mod: Having my car back after 2 months!!! Location: Bay Area Posts: 545 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Need Help ASAP WBR on Nasioc.com makes the 3 to 2.5 conversion.

10-23-2007, 10:17 AM	#9
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,668 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Need Help ASAP 74 db is your state limit? I have a hard time believing that. I don't think the stock STi muffler will even pass with a law like that.

10-23-2007, 07:25 PM	#11
Ashot Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX Fav Mod: Blown Ring Grooves Location: Toronto, On Posts: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Need Help ASAP maybe its also different how they measure it. maybe the dB is so low because they measure it at idle (lol) or from 6 feet away.

10-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#12
BBKG79 Grassroots STI Racer Car: WRB 05 STI Location: Everywhere Posts: 558 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Need Help ASAP Well I've been notified by WBR over on Nasioc that the adapter is backordered. Does anyone else know where I could get one? Or could I borrow it just so I can pass then give it back?

10-28-2007, 01:27 AM	#13
Arfrce Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STi WR Blue Fav Mod: K-Sport Coilovers & Radar Detector Location: NorthWestern Arkansas Posts: 187 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Need Help ASAP ok here is what you do. Go to a muffler shop and ask if they can attach it for you. They have reducers on hand usualy. Atleast I have never seen a muffler shop that didn't. Midas, or a mom an pop muffler shop. Amco. Hey let us know the full story though.