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[rmfa]

I see a problem measuring the exaust while in a muffler shop. When the car hits VTEC, its going to be MUCH louder. The car by default won't allow you to rev over 5500RPM while stationary so unless they have a dyno, you won't know the actual db of the exaust.

[krytikal]

Originally Posted by rmfa

I see a problem measuring the exaust while in a muffler shop. When the car hits VTEC, its going to be MUCH louder. The car by default won't allow you to rev over 5500RPM while stationary so unless they have a dyno, you won't know the actual db of the exaust.

the cops wont be able to measure it either because youll be pulled over lol

[ImTheVoiceOfGod]

Google is your friend

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes :->2007->Chapter 316 : Online Sunshine

(b) For any motor vehicle with a GVWR over 10,000 pounds, for any school bus, and for any multipurpose passenger vehicle, which is defined as a motor vehicle with motive power designed to carry 10 persons or less and constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation:
Date of manufacture
Sound level limit
From January 1, 1973,
to December 31, 1976 ............ 86 dB A
On or after January 1, 1977 ............ 83 dB A

[mitoman212]

OKay so the law in florida doesent say u cannot alter ur muffler it just says it has to be within the DB limit. I kno that im not but the cop did not take a DB reading.

316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise.--

(1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation, including muffler, manifold pipe, and tailpiping to prevent excessive or unusual noise. In no event shall an exhaust system allow noise at a level which exceeds a maximum decibel level to be established by regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection as provided in s. 403.061(11) in cooperation with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a vehicle on a highway.

(2) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.

(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

[ImTheVoiceOfGod]

Exactly, but with your exhaust how it is, it is still not legal.
You could fight it, but they could require you to get a decibel reading.

[mitoman212]

Okay so is there any way I can change out the pipe leave the skunk 2 muffler so if they ask about it r something i could show them that it is the same muffler. Then if they ask for a DB reading it would be leagal.

[ImTheVoiceOfGod]

Possibly

[mitoman212]

Any one think the stock pipe will fit to the skunk 2 muffler?

[Agnt004]

I got one too in Orlando about 2 months ago. It said modified exhaust. When I get home I'll look up the statute number on the ticket. It was around around $75

[Agnt004]

Statute 316.293 (5)

(5) NOISE ABATEMENT EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS.--

(a) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or any other noise-abatement device of a motor vehicle operated or to be operated upon the highways of this state in such a manner that the noise emitted by the motor vehicle is above that emitted by the vehicle as originally manufactured.

(b) No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of the state with an exhaust system or noise-abatement device so modified.

Bullshit ticket designed to give the state revenue. This does not fall under "to protect and serve". **** the police.

[Snake-eyes]

change your exhaust....the police will herass you especially if you fight it

[mitoman212]

The cop dident hit me on 316.293 he got me on 316.272 which is about running with out a muffler r something related. By the way 293 is talking bout highways is that some kind of loop hole? I think this is such bull shit and if the cop wrote me up on the wrong thing would that be enough to get the ticket thrown out in court?

[Agnt004]

Highways may be considered a public road as well I think. Especially if the road has a number as well as a name. And if the cop wrote you a ticket for the wrong thing I'm pretty sure you can get out of it. Call a lawyer to find out for sure.

[mitoman212]

Agnt004 R u sure that Statute 316.293 is applied to me in miami? I got the ticket while on this rich lil island called key biscayne wich is a "villiage". Do u guys think i should fight this, I think I can win. The cop got me on the wrong stature and I Think that is enough to fight the ticket, he aslo did not measure the DB. He was also a dick which makes me want to fight it just to piss the cop off. Have any of u gone to court for this issue?

[Agnt004]

I think since he gave you the wrong statute that you might have a chance. The statute I got hit with did not list decibels as an issue, only that it was modified.