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zyggy72 · 03-10-2003, 01:37 AM

I keep getting pulled over for my exhaust being too loud even though the local DMV approved my exhaust and says it's passing. Any one out there have similar problems?

mikep · 03-10-2003, 01:48 AM

Buy new exhaust. You can argue with cops all day about the DMV approving stuff but they WILL "find" something to write a ticket on if they can't find anything else. Arguing with cops is a losing battle.

cdowns · 03-10-2003, 09:49 AM

yep, there's nothin like bringing attention to yourself REV IT UP THE NEXT TIME that will really piss em off

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-10-2003, 11:00 AM

CHP gave my kid a ticket for Loud and mod Exhaust. I looked the section up and it said 95 dba was max but you could not mod. Got the info in the mail, Love this, It said " Send $85 w/o proof of correction or $10 with proof of correction". I had a freind at the muffler shop write me a reciept and sent them $10.

mtdave2 · 03-10-2003, 11:48 AM

just fix it and save the trouble

Reumster · 03-10-2003, 11:52 AM

I got pulled over the same day I had my new exhaust put on! So I just went home and put my silensers in LOL. Benifit of having bomb SS mufflers.

krazy_texan · 03-10-2003, 12:33 PM

i havent been pulled over yet but i might when i put my new exhaust on

yodaman43l · 03-10-2003, 03:27 PM

Do the cops carry DB meters in their cars? Here they have to verify your exhaust is over the legal limit or it wont even make it past a call to the county attourneys office. They have to have a "certified" meter reader come and take a measurement, which from what I hear, is the captain.??? So I say let em have it if you are legal!!

MU72 · 03-10-2003, 07:48 PM

I've only been oulled over one time for excesive noise. Or what the local cop called excesive noise. He told me to never pull that $hit in his town again. Oddly enough the next night when we were up town shooting the bull, we here someone really getting on it. Turned around and guess who, the same cop in his personal truck. Pretty poor on his part.
The way I see it if the cops are going to enforce noise violations on pipes, they need to start handing out tickets to people with load bass. My windows never shake when trucks drive by, just these kids with loud music. Am I alone on this one?
Oh well just venting I guess. Until next time keep the pedal to the metal

ChevLoRay · 03-10-2003, 09:30 PM

The two loudest cars I ever had were (1) my '60 Triumph TR-3, which only had a '66 Pontiac resonator for a muffler; and (2) my '71 VW, with EMPI Extractor. Cops didn't like the VW/EMPI. It was genuinely loud. I had to replace the extractor with a bogus extractor that didn't match the collector on the headers. As soon as I satisfied the cops, I put the old extractor on and drove it for another 18 months. I got the ticket in the VW when I'd only had it (from new) for 5 months.

My '69 runs 40's with outlets at the rear tires. It is loud, but not so loud that it bothers anyone that I know....except my neighbors when I fired it up at 6am. That's why houses have A/C and central heat....so you can keep the windows CLOSED!

Yeah, I have a problem with the thumpers, too. One of these days, when they are older, they're gonna be hard of hearing, or deaf, due to the excessive noise from their sound systems. Systems that are loud, and cause the vehicle to buzz and vibrate, aren't good systems, just loud systems. You have to have class, and be a discrimate audiophile, to have a good, loud, system. Knowing when to turn it down, is like knowing when you can speed. Respect is the key.

yooper · 03-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Get this one. I got pulled over with my 98 GMC that has a cat back with glass packs behind the cat's. They gave me a ticket for $100. I read the state laws and it said that no exhaust can be modified to be louder than it came from the factory.

I argued the ticket and they said what they would do is have the mechanic buddy of the judge give his "opinion" on if my truck was louder than it came from the factory or not and that would be the decision of the court.

Really pissed me off because my truck is not very loud and is much quiter than the 8000 bikes running around here. (not that i have a problem with bikes i like a good rumbling harley)

By there definition you could never replace a muffler with anything but a GM replacement.

gmc67swb · 03-10-2003, 09:54 PM

I'VE NEVER BEEN PULLED OVER FOR LOUD EXHAUST. I'M RUNNING 2 1/2 FLOWMASTER 2 CHAMBERS. IT STOPS ABOUT A FOOT SHORT OF THE REAR AXLE. IT DOESN'T TURN DOWN OR OUT.

krazy_texan · 03-11-2003, 01:35 AM

well talking about the guys with loud sound systems i go to school with a bunch of them and i just tell them that they have it to listen to mine is a loud system because i need it to hear over my exhaust

oh and i do know a kid that graduated last year and tried going into the marines but they would not take him because the sound system in his truck caused him hearing loss

dmnall · 03-11-2003, 04:24 AM

Well I do know when I get my 68 Done, I am going to have dual 3" pipe coming off the headers and my mufflers will be 2 Dynomax Bullet Race Mufflers part # 24219 (18").. I am just hooked on the Bullet, since I now have the Dynomouth Exhaust on my Z, just had the stock muffler and tips cut off, cut a section of the stock I-Pipe out and put the 18" Bullet on and then had a custom y-pipe made out where the stock muffler was on the Z28, and had 2 Edelbrock Chrome Flat Tips installed.. Nice Deep Throaty Rumble and Screams like a Race Car @ 3K and above... Do a search on Google.com for Dynomouth and look for the ratio411 page and you can get an idea of how a Dynomouth sounds (which mine is mellower sounding then the other Z28 that used the 12" Muffler)...

Seke69 · 03-11-2003, 05:08 AM

If they write you a citation for excessive noise, don't argue, but ask what type of device they used to determine dB level, ask to see it, just like you should do with a speeding ticket, when you don't believe you were speeding. Get a pad of paper, and write down every word they say, make sure the officer sees you taking notes, even if they write the ticket, the notes will come in handy in court. If you're lucky though, they may doubt their call (because they think you have a reason to contest). You'll probably get a ticket, for something like a license plate light being out anyway, but you're no worse off.

72c10 · 03-11-2003, 05:38 AM

I dont have that problem right now since my truck is in a million pieses

bobs409 · 03-11-2003, 08:45 AM

You think cops would worry more about the drug situation and a bit less about someones exhaust pipes.

ckhd · 03-11-2003, 10:06 AM

File a civil complaint against the police department. Sue them for harassment. Call the mayor at home. There's a ton of things you can do, but DON'T fix it just because of some jerks with badges.

gmc67swb · 03-12-2003, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by dmnall
Well I do know when I get my 68 Done, I am going to have dual 3" pipe coming off the headers and my mufflers will be 2 Dynomax Bullet Race Mufflers part # 24219 (18").. I am just hooked on the Bullet, since I now have the Dynomouth Exhaust on my Z, just had the stock muffler and tips cut off, cut a section of the stock I-Pipe out and put the 18" Bullet on and then had a custom y-pipe made out where the stock muffler was on the Z28, and had 2 Edelbrock Chrome Flat Tips installed.. Nice Deep Throaty Rumble and Screams like a Race Car @ 3K and above... Do a search on Google.com for Dynomouth and look for the ratio411 page and you can get an idea of how a Dynomouth sounds (which mine is mellower sounding then the other Z28 that used the 12" Muffler)...

Hey, Dmnall. Go to Laneswheels.com This guy is doing full length headers and true dual exhausts on the late model Z cars. Your choice of 2 1/2 or 3". Talk about loud. You can go all the way to the back or dump at the axle.

03-10-2003, 01:37 AM	#1
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	stopped for exhaust I keep getting pulled over for my exhaust being too loud even though the local DMV approved my exhaust and says it's passing. Any one out there have similar problems?

03-10-2003, 01:48 AM	#2
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Buy new exhaust. You can argue with cops all day about the DMV approving stuff but they WILL "find" something to write a ticket on if they can't find anything else. Arguing with cops is a losing battle. __________________ No truck :-(

03-10-2003, 09:49 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yep, there's nothin like bringing attention to yourself REV IT UP THE NEXT TIME that will really piss em off __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-10-2003, 11:00 AM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,061	CHP gave my kid a ticket for Loud and mod Exhaust. I looked the section up and it said 95 dba was max but you could not mod. Got the info in the mail, Love this, It said " Send $85 w/o proof of correction or $10 with proof of correction". I had a freind at the muffler shop write me a reciept and sent them $10. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-10-2003, 11:48 AM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	just fix it and save the trouble __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-10-2003, 11:52 AM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I got pulled over the same day I had my new exhaust put on! So I just went home and put my silensers in LOL. Benifit of having bomb SS mufflers. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-10-2003, 12:33 PM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i havent been pulled over yet but i might when i put my new exhaust on __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-10-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
yodaman43l Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nebraska, Lincoln Posts: 9	Do the cops carry DB meters in their cars? Here they have to verify your exhaust is over the legal limit or it wont even make it past a call to the county attourneys office. They have to have a "certified" meter reader come and take a measurement, which from what I hear, is the captain.??? So I say let em have it if you are legal!!

03-10-2003, 07:48 PM	#9
MU72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Maryville Mo Posts: 122	I've only been oulled over one time for excesive noise. Or what the local cop called excesive noise. He told me to never pull that $hit in his town again. Oddly enough the next night when we were up town shooting the bull, we here someone really getting on it. Turned around and guess who, the same cop in his personal truck. Pretty poor on his part. The way I see it if the cops are going to enforce noise violations on pipes, they need to start handing out tickets to people with load bass. My windows never shake when trucks drive by, just these kids with loud music. Am I alone on this one? Oh well just venting I guess. Until next time keep the pedal to the metal __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1/2T LWB original ochre/white 09 Silverado ECSB 76 International ScoutII

03-10-2003, 09:30 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	The two loudest cars I ever had were (1) my '60 Triumph TR-3, which only had a '66 Pontiac resonator for a muffler; and (2) my '71 VW, with EMPI Extractor. Cops didn't like the VW/EMPI. It was genuinely loud. I had to replace the extractor with a bogus extractor that didn't match the collector on the headers. As soon as I satisfied the cops, I put the old extractor on and drove it for another 18 months. I got the ticket in the VW when I'd only had it (from new) for 5 months. My '69 runs 40's with outlets at the rear tires. It is loud, but not so loud that it bothers anyone that I know....except my neighbors when I fired it up at 6am. That's why houses have A/C and central heat....so you can keep the windows CLOSED! Yeah, I have a problem with the thumpers, too. One of these days, when they are older, they're gonna be hard of hearing, or deaf, due to the excessive noise from their sound systems. Systems that are loud, and cause the vehicle to buzz and vibrate, aren't good systems, just loud systems. You have to have class, and be a discrimate audiophile, to have a good, loud, system. Knowing when to turn it down, is like knowing when you can speed. Respect is the key. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-10-2003, 09:53 PM	#11
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	Get this one. I got pulled over with my 98 GMC that has a cat back with glass packs behind the cat's. They gave me a ticket for $100. I read the state laws and it said that no exhaust can be modified to be louder than it came from the factory. I argued the ticket and they said what they would do is have the mechanic buddy of the judge give his "opinion" on if my truck was louder than it came from the factory or not and that would be the decision of the court. Really pissed me off because my truck is not very loud and is much quiter than the 8000 bikes running around here. (not that i have a problem with bikes i like a good rumbling harley) By there definition you could never replace a muffler with anything but a GM replacement.

03-10-2003, 09:54 PM	#12
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	I'VE NEVER BEEN PULLED OVER FOR LOUD EXHAUST. I'M RUNNING 2 1/2 FLOWMASTER 2 CHAMBERS. IT STOPS ABOUT A FOOT SHORT OF THE REAR AXLE. IT DOESN'T TURN DOWN OR OUT. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-11-2003, 01:35 AM	#13
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	well talking about the guys with loud sound systems i go to school with a bunch of them and i just tell them that they have it to listen to mine is a loud system because i need it to hear over my exhaust oh and i do know a kid that graduated last year and tried going into the marines but they would not take him because the sound system in his truck caused him hearing loss __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-11-2003, 04:24 AM	#14
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	Well I do know when I get my 68 Done, I am going to have dual 3" pipe coming off the headers and my mufflers will be 2 Dynomax Bullet Race Mufflers part # 24219 (18").. I am just hooked on the Bullet, since I now have the Dynomouth Exhaust on my Z, just had the stock muffler and tips cut off, cut a section of the stock I-Pipe out and put the 18" Bullet on and then had a custom y-pipe made out where the stock muffler was on the Z28, and had 2 Edelbrock Chrome Flat Tips installed.. Nice Deep Throaty Rumble and Screams like a Race Car @ 3K and above... Do a search on Google.com for Dynomouth and look for the ratio411 page and you can get an idea of how a Dynomouth sounds (which mine is mellower sounding then the other Z28 that used the 12" Muffler)... __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

03-11-2003, 05:08 AM	#15
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	If they write you a citation for excessive noise, don't argue, but ask what type of device they used to determine dB level, ask to see it, just like you should do with a speeding ticket, when you don't believe you were speeding. Get a pad of paper, and write down every word they say, make sure the officer sees you taking notes, even if they write the ticket, the notes will come in handy in court. If you're lucky though, they may doubt their call (because they think you have a reason to contest). You'll probably get a ticket, for something like a license plate light being out anyway, but you're no worse off.



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03-11-2003, 05:38 AM	#16
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	I dont have that problem right now since my truck is in a million pieses

03-11-2003, 08:45 AM	#17
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	You think cops would worry more about the drug situation and a bit less about someones exhaust pipes. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-11-2003, 10:06 AM	#18
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	File a civil complaint against the police department. Sue them for harassment. Call the mayor at home. There's a ton of things you can do, but DON'T fix it just because of some jerks with badges. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

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