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4after4 · 05-08-2013, 07:51 PM

what the hell prompts CHP to look under the hood??? i go by CHP and FD softoball games were there are challengers, camaros, mustangs all obviously with mods to engines, lights, windows. I wonder what is possible under citizens arrest because I want to tag them back for all the "love" they give me.

MikeL · 06-05-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4after4

what the hell prompts CHP to look under the hood??? i go by CHP and FD softoball games were there are challengers, camaros, mustangs all obviously with mods to engines, lights, windows. I wonder what is possible under citizens arrest because I want to tag them back for all the "love" they give me.

What prompts them is either excessively loud vehicle or if your car LOOKS heavily modded. I'm not sure legally if you have to pop the hood, but i've heard of several officers saying things along the lines of "pop the hood or I'll give you a ticket for every little infraction." They have their methods.

oklapike · 06-05-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

Good question, I'm not sure on the answer but my guess is they are illegal. My reasoning would be that they will move the catalytic converter (even if it is just a few centimeters) and therefore this makes it illegal. Plus changing anything from stock on cars in California can be deemed "illegal" it seems; although rare. Now whether or not you get caught/pass smog checks is another issue. You would most likely pass I would assume, especially on a new Camaro with good maintenance.

Another factor to look at is if the shorty headers you are going to get will have the CARB certification. I'm not sure if any manufacturer has actually gone ahead and got a CARB cert for the shorty headers. Therefore any shorties would be deemed illegal.

All this being said, without a visual inspection you might be able to get away with it. Let me see if I can't find a specific Yes/No on the high flow cats or maybe another member knows.

FWIW (and I know I'm responding to an older post): American Racing sells CARB compliant shorties and I believe Volant and Injen both sell CARB compliant CAIs.

HotRod1993 · 06-15-2013, 10:55 AM

anyone know where i can get a no drill License Plate Relocator bracket for my front license CHP is cracking down.

dixonk · 06-15-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod1993

anyone know where i can get a no drill License Plate Relocator bracket for my front license CHP is cracking down.

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flyingskibiker · 06-20-2013, 12:28 AM

There are a few threads in the ZL1 section that describe how people made their own brackets. One solution is a Corvette bracket. Search in there and you'll find a few.

BRAVO 2SS · 02-15-2014, 10:32 PM

Well got pulled over again today for no plate and tinted windows! I have a show n go plate and it was down! She was really nice and sweet but due to being in trouble with the law years ago...they searched the car while I was in the back of the cop car. All good...they let me go with a warning, so No Citation...just took the tint off 30 minutes ago.

Damn...I hate not having tint but It's not worth it to me.

Falundir · 02-17-2014, 12:38 PM

That is why I built my car around no tint and a medium level exhaust. The halos get enough attention, however they are legal so they cannot do anything about it.

MikeL · 02-18-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAVO 2SS

Well got pulled over again today for no plate and tinted windows! I have a show n go plate and it was down! She was really nice and sweet but due to being in trouble with the law years ago...they searched the car while I was in the back of the cop car. All good...they let me go with a warning, so No Citation...just took the tint off 30 minutes ago.

Damn...I hate not having tint but It's not worth it to me.

I hope you only took the front window tint off. Back window tint is fine in California. Glad they let you off with a warning.

VR Baron · 05-02-2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod1993

anyone know where i can get a no drill License Plate Relocator bracket for my front license CHP is cracking down.

got pulled over for no plate. What I did is use toggle bolts in the lower two holes on the stock bracket and double sided tape along the top edge so the bracket doesnt scar the paint. The bolts go through my lower grill. All nice and secure and no holes drilled.

macwest · 05-02-2014, 09:21 AM

Anyone yet go through new smog, OBDII, with a tune?

SS PANTHER · 07-07-2014, 06:19 AM

Anyone get pulled over or have problems with the DRL harness running the DRL's with the 5000k bulbs and the HID's at the same time?

MikeL · 07-08-2014, 04:23 PM

Hey all, I haven't been active on the forums as much as I used to be. I hope some other members can chime in with their knowledge on specific issues. I will continue to update the information as needed.

Thanks,
Mike

TommyTheCat · 10-14-2014, 12:17 AM

Figured I'll leave this here

http://www.btpautoparts.com/californialaws.html

so far I have been hassled only once, and only for missing the front plate. if you have the OEM bracket, some 3M double sided tape and a shoelace will do nicely for getting it signed off and then removing it

06-20-2013, 12:28 AM	#146
flyingskibiker Drives: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ORVs, Planes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 228	There are a few threads in the ZL1 section that describe how people made their own brackets. One solution is a Corvette bracket. Search in there and you'll find a few. __________________ 1968 SS w/ 1966 427/425 Sequoia Green w/ Bumble Bee stripe. Always working on it... Drooling over the ZL1s. It will be my next car if I can manage to pull it off...

02-15-2014, 10:32 PM	#147
BRAVO 2SS Aim Small...Miss Small Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 866	Well got pulled over again today for no plate and tinted windows! I have a show n go plate and it was down! She was really nice and sweet but due to being in trouble with the law years ago...they searched the car while I was in the back of the cop car. All good...they let me go with a warning, so No Citation...just took the tint off 30 minutes ago. Damn...I hate not having tint but It's not worth it to me. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

05-02-2014, 09:21 AM	#151
macwest Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS/RS, 70 Cuda, 71 Cuda Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakley - Northern California Posts: 1,156 View My Garage	Anyone yet go through new smog, OBDII, with a tune? __________________ "Z28 = first time I bought a new car just to strip parts for my current ride. GM needs to re-think restricted parts. "

05-08-2013, 07:51 PM	#141
4after4 Drives: camaro rs ashen grey Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: california Posts: 34	what the hell prompts CHP to look under the hood??? i go by CHP and FD softoball games were there are challengers, camaros, mustangs all obviously with mods to engines, lights, windows. I wonder what is possible under citizens arrest because I want to tag them back for all the "love" they give me.

06-15-2013, 10:55 AM	#144
HotRod1993 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 10 View My Garage	anyone know where i can get a no drill License Plate Relocator bracket for my front license CHP is cracking down.

02-17-2014, 12:38 PM	#148
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	That is why I built my car around no tint and a medium level exhaust. The halos get enough attention, however they are legal so they cannot do anything about it.

07-07-2014, 06:19 AM	#152
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Anyone get pulled over or have problems with the DRL harness running the DRL's with the 5000k bulbs and the HID's at the same time?

10-14-2014, 12:17 AM	#154
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Figured I'll leave this here http://www.btpautoparts.com/californialaws.html so far I have been hassled only once, and only for missing the front plate. if you have the OEM bracket, some 3M double sided tape and a shoelace will do nicely for getting it signed off and then removing it