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*The_Blur* · 05-28-2009, 11:23 PM

I will be moving to Chicago in December or January. I'm looking to get a head start on researching laws in IL when it comes to all aspects of owning my Camaro.

Help me compile facts here in this thread. We should post laws that will affect our driving experiences. These laws should include emissions, safety, speed limit, and other laws that will make owning a performance car a little more difficult.

beowulf80 · 06-22-2009, 10:05 AM

What did you have in mind?

emissions - CAFE Sucks! Once you can see the sun in Beijing then we'll talk.
safety - Good intentions, but makes cars too heavy
speed limit - Too slow. Luckily, no one follows them anyways. Running 70 mph in a 55 zone near Chicago will get you run over.

and other laws that will make owning a performance car a little more difficult - Welcome to Illinois, land of regulations

muddmanws6 · 06-25-2009, 03:38 PM

i can tell u that u are not allowed to have tinted windows. i have 5 tickets for tinted windows and the last one was a Class C Misdemeanor. it sucked. and i think its plain ass stupid.

*The_Blur* · 01-09-2010, 08:09 PM

I want specifics on emissions in Illinois. Having looked online, the Illinois EPA indicates that the test is OBD-only. To me, that says that I can tune my computer to dupe the testers. I want to know if this is the case or if I have to consider the possibility of keeping my cats in place.

Chevyonly1 · 01-10-2010, 04:07 AM

We dont have any testing stations here for cars and since it is new you wont have a problem with it. If it is loud you might want to keep it down so as not to get pulled over for noise but that would be about it.

Phil's 06 · 01-10-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by muddmanws6

i can tell u that u are not allowed to have tinted windows. i have 5 tickets for tinted windows and the last one was a Class C Misdemeanor. it sucked. and i think its plain ass stupid.

Been seeing on some other forums that that law has now changed to 35%. I still haven't got a conformation though.

rodimus prime · 01-10-2010, 10:01 AM

Chicago cops are legit and dont really pay attention to petty traffic shit. Unless your a stereotypical gangsta or wangsta. They have real issues to worry about. Emissions are obd only and you can pass pretty much anything, as long as it isnt something entirely obvious, like a h/c motor dumped right after the headers.

As far as the highways, 90 and 290 ar 55mph limts but traffic is usually doing 70-80mph. Your good at that speed until you hit the suburb area.

Tint is illegal (on sides,not sure on rear) 2 plates are required, but Ive never been pulled over or ticketed for it and Ive been driving with one plate for most of my driving career.

The one thing they kill people for in Chicago and the suburbs is street racing or unsanctioned car gatherings....that 99% of the time lead to a race.

Chicago bums are the best people in the world, I give them money every time I see one. They have great stories, just dont let them wash your windshield.

Stay out of the southside, it smells like trash.

If you see JJ Fish, your probably on a bad street.

Its mandatory to go to at least 3 Blackhawks games this year, or they tax you $500 made payable to me.

*The_Blur* · 01-10-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Chicago cops are legit and dont really pay attention to petty traffic shit. Unless your a stereotypical gangsta or wangsta. They have real issues to worry about. Emissions are obd only and you can pass pretty much anything, as long as it isnt something entirely obvious, like a h/c motor dumped right after the headers.

As far as the highways, 90 and 290 ar 55mph limts but traffic is usually doing 70-80mph. Your good at that speed until you hit the suburb area.

Tint is illegal (on sides,not sure on rear) 2 plates are required, but Ive never been pulled over or ticketed for it and Ive been driving with one plate for most of my driving career.

The one thing they kill people for in Chicago and the suburbs is street racing or unsanctioned car gatherings....that 99% of the time lead to a race.

Chicago bums are the best people in the world, I give them money every time I see one. They have great stories, just dont let them wash your windshield.

Stay out of the southside, it smells like trash.

If you see JJ Fish, your probably on a bad street.

Its mandatory to go to at least 3 Blackhawks games this year, or they tax you $500 made payable to me.

I'll make sure to get to those Blackhawk games in that case.

And just for confirmation, I will have no problem running long tube headers and high-flow cats; am I right? I'd hate to have to undo this for testing later.

liquidfire350 · 01-10-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'll make sure to get to those Blackhawk games in that case.

And just for confirmation, I will have no problem running long tube headers and high-flow cats; am I right? I'd hate to have to undo this for testing later.

youll be find, i had Hooker LTs, no cats, custom made 3' duals, dumping under the car before the axle, running a TSP magic stick 3 cam on my 2000 Z28 and passed the test with flying colors

just tune the computer and dont ever worry again

*The_Blur* · 01-10-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidfire350

youll be find, i had Hooker LTs, no cats, custom made 3' duals, dumping under the car before the axle, running a TSP magic stick 3 cam on my 2000 Z28 and passed the test with flying colors

just tune the computer and dont ever worry again

This is going to be one crazy Camaro.

liquidfire350 · 01-10-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

If you see JJ Fish, your probably on a bad street.

Its mandatory to go to at least 3 Blackhawks games this year, or they tax you $500 made payable to me.

oh the stories my chicago friend has told me about jj fish

liquidfire350 · 01-10-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

This is going to be one crazy Camaro.

same here, kenne bell's site just put up their camaro blowers, the only mod i want to do

now my issue is pay the bike off or kenne bell the camaro

*The_Blur* · 01-10-2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidfire350

same here, kenne bell's site just put up their camaro blowers, the only mod i want to do

now my issue is pay the bike off or kenne bell the camaro

I hope you manage to pay it off soon. I'll be looking forward to seeing some other Camaros up here that can meet up. After all that planning for the Timeless crew that I'm setting up, I have yet to find a local member in Chicago.

When I'm finally in a position to order, I will start posting plans for my Camaro for discussion.

purplhaizcraz3 · 01-12-2010, 03:29 PM

Where in Chicago are you? Are you in the city or the suburbs?

05-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
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The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I want specifics on emissions in Illinois. Having looked online, the Illinois EPA indicates that the test is OBD-only. To me, that says that I can tune my computer to dupe the testers. I want to know if this is the case or if I have to consider the possibility of keeping my cats in place. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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Chevyonly1 Drives: 1987 Corvette 1995 Impalass Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: IL Posts: 6	We dont have any testing stations here for cars and since it is new you wont have a problem with it. If it is loud you might want to keep it down so as not to get pulled over for noise but that would be about it.

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rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Chicago cops are legit and dont really pay attention to petty traffic shit. Unless your a stereotypical gangsta or wangsta. They have real issues to worry about. Emissions are obd only and you can pass pretty much anything, as long as it isnt something entirely obvious, like a h/c motor dumped right after the headers. As far as the highways, 90 and 290 ar 55mph limts but traffic is usually doing 70-80mph. Your good at that speed until you hit the suburb area. Tint is illegal (on sides,not sure on rear) 2 plates are required, but Ive never been pulled over or ticketed for it and Ive been driving with one plate for most of my driving career. The one thing they kill people for in Chicago and the suburbs is street racing or unsanctioned car gatherings....that 99% of the time lead to a race. Chicago bums are the best people in the world, I give them money every time I see one. They have great stories, just dont let them wash your windshield. Stay out of the southside, it smells like trash. If you see JJ Fish, your probably on a bad street. Its mandatory to go to at least 3 Blackhawks games this year, or they tax you $500 made payable to me.

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purplhaizcraz3 Drives: 2010 2LT CHEVY CAMARO BABY!!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glencoe Posts: 394	Where in Chicago are you? Are you in the city or the suburbs?