Pulled over for a loud...STOCK...exhuast!
This was in person, not GTA.
They do.
I've also been stopped for a loud stock exhaust in Naperville in my old DSM. That was more of a 'get lost' stop than anything though.
They do.
I've also been stopped for a loud stock exhaust in Naperville in my old DSM. That was more of a 'get lost' stop than anything though.
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From: Silver Spring
Dropping off one of my friends yesterday morning, I was in the Algonquin area minding my own business when out of the blue a cop pulls his cherries on me. I had been driving the speed limit the whole time and am dumbfounded as to what's going on.
He approaches the car and I already have my license and registration out, keys on the dash, and have done everything to make him feel comfortable. He starts out with a good morning, and I reply with the qeustion of why I'm pulled over.
"Well, son, you have a loud exhuast."
"Excuse me?!?!"
I've had my IX SE since November 11th, and have yet to do any power mods to it. In total, the non stock parts on it equal up to JDM VII tail lights, Rexspeed Dashpod with Defi's, some Nokya 2500K fogs, and some Evo 8 enkies with all seasons. I am staying stock until next April to get a baseline dyno and go the the track to see what I can run. I already have a TBE sitting at home (comprised of a TTP DP (which looks identical Megan's if anyone is curious), Ebay TP, and a baller Greddy Ti), New HKS EVC, Apex-i Filter, Fuel Pump, Headstuds, and the such.
"There is no was that exhaust is stock. I've been an ASA certified mechanic for over 10 years and can tell you that wont pass emissions or DB level laws."
"Sir, just how positive about that are you? Wanna take a look at it under the car with me to prove that it's stock?"
So I get out of the car, get him on his hands an knees, and point out the catalytic converter, large stock muffler, and rediculously restrictive piping. I do tell him that yes, the evo is a little louder than other cars stock, but I am not modified.
He continues:"Well, this must have been a dealership installed part. This is not factory."
I am now at the point of holding back laughter because it's becoming difficult to put up with his speech.
After a bit more talking, he eventually gives up and let's me go. I was entertained to say the least. I even went ot the extent of askign him if he'd pull me over for my wing (referring to that one thread where the guy was pulled over for the stock wing?!?!?!). He said that it is no obstuction of view, and that you can technically drive around with no rear window...good news I guess.
So, anyone else get pulled over for an illegal stock exhaust, or am I a first?
[sarcasm]And, as a lesson, everyone, quiet down your stock exhuast...you'll wake up the neighborhood!!! [/sarcasm]
He approaches the car and I already have my license and registration out, keys on the dash, and have done everything to make him feel comfortable. He starts out with a good morning, and I reply with the qeustion of why I'm pulled over.
"Well, son, you have a loud exhuast."
"Excuse me?!?!"
I've had my IX SE since November 11th, and have yet to do any power mods to it. In total, the non stock parts on it equal up to JDM VII tail lights, Rexspeed Dashpod with Defi's, some Nokya 2500K fogs, and some Evo 8 enkies with all seasons. I am staying stock until next April to get a baseline dyno and go the the track to see what I can run. I already have a TBE sitting at home (comprised of a TTP DP (which looks identical Megan's if anyone is curious), Ebay TP, and a baller Greddy Ti), New HKS EVC, Apex-i Filter, Fuel Pump, Headstuds, and the such.
"There is no was that exhaust is stock. I've been an ASA certified mechanic for over 10 years and can tell you that wont pass emissions or DB level laws."
"Sir, just how positive about that are you? Wanna take a look at it under the car with me to prove that it's stock?"
So I get out of the car, get him on his hands an knees, and point out the catalytic converter, large stock muffler, and rediculously restrictive piping. I do tell him that yes, the evo is a little louder than other cars stock, but I am not modified.
He continues:"Well, this must have been a dealership installed part. This is not factory."
I am now at the point of holding back laughter because it's becoming difficult to put up with his speech.
After a bit more talking, he eventually gives up and let's me go. I was entertained to say the least. I even went ot the extent of askign him if he'd pull me over for my wing (referring to that one thread where the guy was pulled over for the stock wing?!?!?!). He said that it is no obstuction of view, and that you can technically drive around with no rear window...good news I guess.
So, anyone else get pulled over for an illegal stock exhaust, or am I a first?
[sarcasm]And, as a lesson, everyone, quiet down your stock exhuast...you'll wake up the neighborhood!!! [/sarcasm]
man some po po, are just ignorant or dumb one or the other, maybe even both, did I mention how much I hate how they target us 
Personally I'd rather get stopped once in a while by a cop that THINKS they know what they are looking for than have them all trained like Cali cops who have been trained on what to look for and what may be legal or illegal.
Hilarious!
Same thing happened to me in Puerto Rico. The cop was trying to give me a ticket for modified Lancer... LMAO!!!!!!!!
I explained him....this is a Lancer EVOLUTION and he would not agree with me until his partner came out of the car and said..... "the lieutenant has one".... and it is for fact an Evo not a modified Lancer. LMAO... one more time!
I still LMAO every time I narrate the story to my friends!
I am glad that you got away w/o a ticket!
Same thing happened to me in Puerto Rico. The cop was trying to give me a ticket for modified Lancer... LMAO!!!!!!!!
I explained him....this is a Lancer EVOLUTION and he would not agree with me until his partner came out of the car and said..... "the lieutenant has one".... and it is for fact an Evo not a modified Lancer. LMAO... one more time!
I still LMAO every time I narrate the story to my friends!
I am glad that you got away w/o a ticket!
And i kinda liked going to algonquin, taking randall road since i like their mall rather than woodfield or Springhill mall.
I guess I'll just go back to those mall again rather than Algonquin area.
I guess I'll just go back to those mall again rather than Algonquin area.
Hilarious!
Same thing happened to me in Puerto Rico. The cop was trying to give me a ticket for modified Lancer... LMAO!!!!!!!!
I explained him....this is a Lancer EVOLUTION and he would not agree with me until his partner came out of the car and said..... "the lieutenant has one".... and it is for fact an Evo not a modified Lancer. LMAO... one more time!
I still LMAO every time I narrate the story to my friends!
I am glad that you got away w/o a ticket!
Same thing happened to me in Puerto Rico. The cop was trying to give me a ticket for modified Lancer... LMAO!!!!!!!!
I explained him....this is a Lancer EVOLUTION and he would not agree with me until his partner came out of the car and said..... "the lieutenant has one".... and it is for fact an Evo not a modified Lancer. LMAO... one more time!
I still LMAO every time I narrate the story to my friends!
I am glad that you got away w/o a ticket!
I would have laugh in his face and go Booyah! now give me back my license and get inside my car and before I get back on the road say: I'm rich biatch!
I got pulled over once for my modified exhaust and as the cop was talking to me a Harley Road King went by that had an exhaust that would make an F-18 look weak. I asked if he was gonna pull him over he simply said "no"