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rolnslo · 04-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Legislation to mandate minimum vehicle sound levels coming

Um, yeah. Good thing my new Camaro won't be affected by this. If the factory exhaust isn't loud enough, there will always be the aftermarket to keep me out of trouble with the law.

Now about that idea of adding electric exhaust cut-outs that can be had from the factory....

Slave One · 04-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Man, when I read the title of the link my heart sank... thought they were gonna make all vehicles silent...

Cool, well if thats the case... they'll here me from 1/2 a mile away!!!

*DGthe3* · 04-09-2008, 06:38 PM

This is stupid. Everyone can see a car long before they hear it. If you get hit by a car because you didn't look, that is your fault. The exceptions are the blind. However, generally speaking it will take someone longer to cross a street than it will take a car to go from being beyond hearing distance to you. And that goes for most cars. Plus, every car has a horn. If audible warning is required, the driver can honk.

*The_Blur* · 04-09-2008, 06:56 PM

One of the considerations for the law is the blind. They can't see the car coming.

I like this idea. Maybe they'll raise the decibel limit so we can run louder.

Regardless, you'll hear me roaring when I get mine. My exhaust will not remain stock.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Wow...this is actually kinda funny! Isn't there a maximum noise level law too?

*The_Blur* · 04-09-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Wow...this is actually kinda funny! Isn't there a maximum noise level law too?

I'm pretty sure the limit is 90 db. I only remember this because I bought a Magnaflow exhaust that had paperwork stating it is under 90 db. Obviously, I could be totally wrong about remembering this number. I've been trying to find evidence of this online to no avail.

04-09-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
rolnslo Farewell 2010 1LT/RS... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,304 View My Garage	Can you hear me now? Legislation to mandate minimum vehicle sound levels coming Um, yeah. Good thing my new Camaro won't be affected by this. If the factory exhaust isn't loud enough, there will always be the aftermarket to keep me out of trouble with the law. Now about that idea of adding electric exhaust cut-outs that can be had from the factory....

04-09-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 20,804	This is stupid. Everyone can see a car long before they hear it. If you get hit by a car because you didn't look, that is your fault. The exceptions are the blind. However, generally speaking it will take someone longer to cross a street than it will take a car to go from being beyond hearing distance to you. And that goes for most cars. Plus, every car has a horn. If audible warning is required, the driver can honk. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Quote: In 2014 the camaro will have ... a twin turbo v6 ... around 350 to 360HP No. Let me repeat that. No. FbodFather __________________ Camaro5 Fest III Information Camaro5 Fest III pre-registration

04-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,713	One of the considerations for the law is the blind. They can't see the car coming. I like this idea. Maybe they'll raise the decibel limit so we can run louder. Regardless, you'll hear me roaring when I get mine. My exhaust will not remain stock. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

04-09-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 25,281 View My Garage	Wow...this is actually kinda funny! Isn't there a maximum noise level law too? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - - *Read Before You Post.*

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Slave One Drives: 1996 Camaro V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 75	Man, when I read the title of the link my heart sank... thought they were gonna make all vehicles silent... Cool, well if thats the case... they'll here me from 1/2 a mile away!!!