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Vega · 10-17-2010, 06:00 PM

http://blogs.hotrod.com/6688042/car-...ing/index.html

According to this article, Washington is trying to outlaw Hot Rodding. First of all and most off topic, where are all of our freedoms going? I love living in a country where people have the right to tell everyone else they DONT have the right, "you have complete freedom...inside this tiny tiny bubble". Second how would they even regulate that? How would they say "that sounds like it probly doesnt have proper emissions, you better take it off the road"
I dont know if this has been posted before or not but im posting it now cause its really got me fuming, im already hating how horrible America has gotten with its idea of "freedom" and now they want to do this? Its rediculous.

If you feel like making a contributiong to this (against the outlawing of hot rodding) check out this site
WWW.CARINITIATIVE.COM

Iroczlover · 10-17-2010, 06:21 PM

God how many times do I have to tell you guys, its an election year, if you see a bill in your state like this tell your congress that either they nix it or you will not vote for them.

Get groups together & form a car club group that will stand up the the government.

Washington state did this for a few years & we help get many laws pass that helped the hot rodder & other got stopped because of it. We still have groups of people working with us.

KKreme15 · 10-17-2010, 06:44 PM

No politics.

Vega · 10-17-2010, 07:20 PM

lol yeah i get ya, and sorry bout that lol i was kinda hot headed reading that (the article that is)...but yeah, i do want the origins of the post to get out, even if it is just a ploy for the election haha

PS: I removed my previous statements, i feel like they were spurr of the moment and unecessary to the serious notion of the topic

LOWDOWN · 10-17-2010, 08:02 PM

Have you ever heard of SEMA?

You don't have to be a "player" in the hotrod biz to be a part of this terrific organization. They have a "regular guy" entity to work with all of us to promote the hotrodding world. It's called the SEMA Action Network, or SAN...

http://www.semasan.com/san/join.aspx

No charge. Turn your concern into action...everyone of you!

Morepwr · 10-17-2010, 11:21 PM

Pay attention to the propositions in your state and vote accordingly.

MikeSVX · 10-18-2010, 02:43 PM

The SEMA organization would never let it happen. They have too much public backing, plus there are all the business that specialize in performance parks that this would hurt.

LOWDOWN · 10-18-2010, 03:08 PM

Partly true, Mike, but there IS "security in numbers". The more voices SEMA/SAN speaks for, and the wider-spread throughout the country, the better.

PacificNWBuckeye · 10-18-2010, 03:55 PM

I just don't see how they could "outlaw" hot rodding. I don't think they truely have any idea how many jobs are linked to "hot rodding". If it was gone the country would shut down, not to mention most of the advances in engine efficiency come from hot rodders.

SEMA Action Network · 11-19-2010, 03:57 PM

My apologies for digging up an old thread but I feel, as Director of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), that it is important to address this.

There are in fact forces actively at work across the country seeking to dismantle America’s car culture through a number of legislative and regulatory means. Things like mandating the use of E15, increasing registration fees for specialty vehicles like antiques and street rods, and outlawing the use of aftermarket exhausts have all been proposed.

That’s why it is important that we all unite to oppose these threats and sound-off loudly to help support pro-hobbyist reforms. Joining SAN (www.SEMASAN.com) is the best way to do that.

lil_red_v6 · 11-19-2010, 08:09 PM

im in a car club and there are many clubs that meed on saturday nights, like 500+ppl meet up. i wanna see em out law hot rodding in texas. not going to happen, as for washington i have no clue.

PAUL SS · 11-19-2010, 09:31 PM

Outlaw hot rodding and the economy takes a big hit.

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2010, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEMA Action Network

My apologies for digging up an old thread but I feel, as Director of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), that it is important to address this.

There are in fact forces actively at work across the country seeking to dismantle America’s car culture through a number of legislative and regulatory means. Things like mandating the use of E15, increasing registration fees for specialty vehicles like antiques and street rods, and outlawing the use of aftermarket exhausts have all been proposed.

That’s why it is important that we all unite to oppose these threats and sound-off loudly to help support pro-hobbyist reforms. Joining SAN (www.SEMASAN.com) is the best way to do that.

This X 1 billion! With the "we know what is best for you" mentality in Washington it is only a matter of time before modifying a car is cast as being politically incorrect. After all, its bad for the environment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Outlaw hot rodding and the economy takes a big hit.

You are correct but that hasn't stopped them going after the banking/investing industry, oil industry, auto industry, health care industry, etc..

PAUL SS · 11-20-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

This X 1 billion! With the "we know what is best for you" mentality in Washington it is only a matter of time before modifying a car is cast as being politically incorrect. After all, its bad for the environment.

You are correct but that hasn't stopped them going after the banking/investing industry, oil industry, auto industry, health care industry, etc..

Most of those mentioned are only interested in profits. By that I mean profits in the extreme at any cost (think big picture) not profits that are reasonable. They don't care about anyone else or the long term effects of their decisions.

10-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#1
Vega Drives: 91' Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 589 View My Garage	Outlawing Hot Rodding?!? http://blogs.hotrod.com/6688042/car-...ing/index.html According to this article, Washington is trying to outlaw Hot Rodding. First of all and most off topic, where are all of our freedoms going? I love living in a country where people have the right to tell everyone else they DONT have the right, "you have complete freedom...inside this tiny tiny bubble". Second how would they even regulate that? How would they say "that sounds like it probly doesnt have proper emissions, you better take it off the road" I dont know if this has been posted before or not but im posting it now cause its really got me fuming, im already hating how horrible America has gotten with its idea of "freedom" and now they want to do this? Its rediculous. If you feel like making a contributiong to this (against the outlawing of hot rodding) check out this site WWW.CARINITIATIVE.COM Last edited by Vega; 10-17-2010 at 06:10 PM.

10-17-2010, 06:21 PM	#2
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	God how many times do I have to tell you guys, its an election year, if you see a bill in your state like this tell your congress that either they nix it or you will not vote for them. Get groups together & form a car club group that will stand up the the government. Washington state did this for a few years & we help get many laws pass that helped the hot rodder & other got stopped because of it. We still have groups of people working with us. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

10-17-2010, 11:21 PM	#6
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 557	Pay attention to the propositions in your state and vote accordingly. __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

11-19-2010, 09:31 PM	#12
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Outlaw hot rodding and the economy takes a big hit. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	No politics.

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Vega Drives: 91' Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 589 View My Garage	lol yeah i get ya, and sorry bout that lol i was kinda hot headed reading that (the article that is)...but yeah, i do want the origins of the post to get out, even if it is just a ploy for the election haha PS: I removed my previous statements, i feel like they were spurr of the moment and unecessary to the serious notion of the topic

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LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Have you ever heard of SEMA? You don't have to be a "player" in the hotrod biz to be a part of this terrific organization. They have a "regular guy" entity to work with all of us to promote the hotrodding world. It's called the SEMA Action Network, or SAN... http://www.semasan.com/san/join.aspx No charge. Turn your concern into action...everyone of you!

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MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	The SEMA organization would never let it happen. They have too much public backing, plus there are all the business that specialize in performance parks that this would hurt.

10-18-2010, 03:08 PM	#8
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Partly true, Mike, but there IS "security in numbers". The more voices SEMA/SAN speaks for, and the wider-spread throughout the country, the better.

10-18-2010, 03:55 PM	#9
PacificNWBuckeye Drives: 2010 Taurus (company car) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 58	I just don't see how they could "outlaw" hot rodding. I don't think they truely have any idea how many jobs are linked to "hot rodding". If it was gone the country would shut down, not to mention most of the advances in engine efficiency come from hot rodders.

11-19-2010, 03:57 PM	#10
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	My apologies for digging up an old thread but I feel, as Director of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), that it is important to address this. There are in fact forces actively at work across the country seeking to dismantle America’s car culture through a number of legislative and regulatory means. Things like mandating the use of E15, increasing registration fees for specialty vehicles like antiques and street rods, and outlawing the use of aftermarket exhausts have all been proposed. That’s why it is important that we all unite to oppose these threats and sound-off loudly to help support pro-hobbyist reforms. Joining SAN (www.SEMASAN.com) is the best way to do that.

11-19-2010, 08:09 PM	#11
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	im in a car club and there are many clubs that meed on saturday nights, like 500+ppl meet up. i wanna see em out law hot rodding in texas. not going to happen, as for washington i have no clue.