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the blue hose was illegal because of the way it was being used. it could also be non-emmisions legal based on type of hose if it does not meet standards to contact gas or oil.
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Why don't we burn them at the stake too? This type of attitude towards modified cars is a total witch hunt, as are the extreme restrictions placed by CARB.
Essentially, modifications should be measured by their effect. Exhausts should conform to a decibel limit, whether stock or modified. Cars should conform to set pollution standards under all settings.
Too many rules, too many restrictions, too little reason. It's not like they don't have enough real crime to fight.
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are we absolutely positive that this is infact law and not some prank? i know we can be busted for no license plate as i and others i know have been as well as having tinted windows. i know there is a limit to how loud an exhaust can be, the amount of lowering, clear lenses, and even cruising can be punished but can they actually see the lack of a front plate and the normal (read: not ricer coffee can) aftermarket exhaust and use that to search yor entire car?
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Cops can use any reason to search your entire car.
That can be disputed all day long, but it's the truth. If they pull you over for one REAL reason, that is definitely a reason. Though usually they can make up a reason if they want. Of course you can fight it in court, but remember the judge is on the cops' side and the law is basically left for him to interpret.
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Originally posted by Pope:
the blue hose was illegal because of the way it was being used. it could also be non-emmisions legal based on type of hose if it does not meet standards to contact gas or oil.
How may blue hose be legally used?
What color hose should have been used on that civic?
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Originally posted by SVTfrog:
Cops can use any reason to search your entire car.
That can be disputed all day long, but it's the truth.
that may be how you personally view cops but that is most definately not the truth. if you are friendly and cooperative then no that is not how it works. if you are beligerant and have an attitude then you are giving him reason to be suspicious.
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Originally posted by JB1:
Originally posted by SVTfrog:
Cops can use any reason to search your entire car.
That can be disputed all day long, but it's the truth.
that may be how you personally view cops but that is most definately not the truth. if you are friendly and cooperative then no that is not how it works. if you are beligerant and have an attitude then you are giving him reason to be suspicious.
I didn't say anything about how I view cops.
I said what can be used to search a car.
And yes, an attitude is another that can 'give a reason' for a cop to search your car.
What a cop can/cannnot do has nothing to do with how someone views them. 
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Originally posted by SVTfrog:
Originally posted by Pope:
the blue hose was illegal because of the way it was being used. it could also be non-emmisions legal based on type of hose if it does not meet standards to contact gas or oil.
How may blue hose be legally used?
What color hose should have been used on that civic?
If different colored parts were illegal your Zetec would have been impounded! 
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Originally posted by Zoom Zoom Diva:
Why don't we burn them at the stake too? This type of attitude towards modified cars is a total witch hunt, as are the extreme restrictions placed by CARB.
Essentially, modifications should be measured by their effect. Exhausts should conform to a decibel limit, whether stock or modified. Cars should conform to set pollution standards under all settings.
Too many rules, too many restrictions, too little reason. It's not like they don't have enough real crime to fight.
I agree on all points. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter. In order to get a CARB number, you have to pay to have the state test your parts. Like CA will give up free income... we have enough budget problems. I don't understand why it isn't as simple as "here are the required emission numbers, meet them and your good" (obviously checking timing and the like).
And yes, as nice of a guy as a cop is, if he feels like searching your car, he WILL search your car.
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The video didn't say anything about exterior/interior colors, just HOSES!!
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