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Topic: people w/ OFF ROAD x/h pipes... *IN HERE PLS*
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Procharged2Kv6
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i was wondering.. those w/ Off Road X or H pipes..
1) do you guys regret going Off Road?
2) do you guys worry about SMOG?
3) is it too loud ?? just right? to quiet??
4) any regrets?
5) do you worry about cops?
6) what's the worst that can happen if you get pulled over w/o cats??
im thinking of getting an off road pipe for my 03 Cobra, but i just want to hear your opinions.. i really appreciate it!
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2006 C6 Victory Red
Manual 6 Speed
Stock, For Now!
*SOLD*2003 Cobra Vert
*SOLD*Supercharged V6 Stang
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Posts: 579 | From: San Francisco, CA | Registered: Jul 2002
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slidewayz94
CAFords OG
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1)yes
2)hate swapping them out for smog
3)too loud although it sounds awesome
4)none
5)not worried about the cops
6)ticket, impound, fines, and have to go to the smog ref.
Posts: 4251 | From: Sac | Registered: Jul 2003
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sharkattack
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Don't fuck around with cats. If you get a mid pipe get the cats. Either way your not legal and the gains you get without cats are minimal. If you want muscle car loud get an H with cats. If you want Exotic loud go with the X with cats. I have had both an X and H on my 03 with Stingers and I like the H a whole lot better. Currently have an MRT H.
My 2 cents? Get an H with cats. Will at least pass a sniffer
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03 Cobra with some stuff
Posts: 935 | From: Oakley Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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liftedF150
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1)nope
2)hate swapping them out for smog
3)It sounds just right
4)none
5)not worried about the cops
6)ticket, impound, fines, and have to go to the smog ref.
[ November 17, 2005, 10:08 AM: Message edited by: boostin1.8 ]
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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92stangLX
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1) No
2) No
3) too loud
4) not really
5) a little (I just push the clutch in when I see one)
6) Big fines
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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PWR HNGRY 302
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1)hell no
2)just switch back to the stock H-pipe for smog
3)Not to loud,just right
4)None at all
5)Not many check under your car
6)Switch back to stock go to the ref,pay the ticket
I would say go for it. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
[ November 17, 2005, 11:08 AM: Message edited by: PWR HNGRY 302 ]
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2014 Tacoma DCLB MGM
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IRISH
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1)yes
2)hate swapping them out for smog
3)Perfection!
4)none
5)ummm ya! hehehehehe!
6)ticket, impound, fines (1k per cat), and have to go to the smog ref.
H pipes are the way to go!!
Posts: 937 | From: 510/925 | Registered: Aug 2002
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andyman_2k01
CAFords OG
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1) nope
2) just swap back to my stock h when it comes time
3) it is really loud especially when cold. sometimes too loud but you get used to it
4) nope
5) only when i get on it and or they are right behind me
6) immediate smog ref, impound, and i heard $5-10,000 fine if the cop is really a dickhead
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Posts: 1503 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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UNTOUCHABLE2
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fuck smog... and the police. sounds perfect
Posts: 1033 | From: 510 | Registered: Jul 2005
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twins
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WHAT BOTH 92STANGLX AND PWRHNGRY302 SAID. IVE GOTTEN TWO SMOG TICKETS IN THE PAST AND THATS BECAUSE I WAS WHERE I SHOULDNT BE. ONE TICKET FOR NO CATS COST 130.00 TICKET FOR HEADERS COST 10.00. KEEP IN MIND THESE WERE BOTH FOX BODY CARS. THE COPS NEVER REALY CARE ABOUT NEW CARS THAT MUCH AT LEAST I HAVENT ENCOUNTERED ANY PROBLEMS SINCE IVE OWNED MY COBRA. THE POWER YOU GAIN MAY BE MINIMAL AT 1RST BUT THE MORE POWER YOU ADD THE MORE IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND IT SOUNDS GREAT. WHO CARES ABOUT SMOG YOU DONT HAVE TO SMOG YOUR CAR FOR LIKE 5 YEARS.
Posts: 559 | From: leandro | Registered: Nov 2004
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twins
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FINES ARE PRETTY MUCH UP TO THE JUDGE AND IVE NEVER KNOWN ANYONE TO PAY A LARGE FINE.
Posts: 559 | From: leandro | Registered: Nov 2004
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Procharged2Kv6
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thanks EVERYONE for your replies.. they're much much appreciated... i guess i'll go w/ sharkattack's advice and go w/ the MRT catted H... thanks again for the replies...
sharkattack, where did u purchase your MRT catted H?? how much?
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2006 C6 Victory Red
Manual 6 Speed
Stock, For Now!
*SOLD*2003 Cobra Vert
*SOLD*Supercharged V6 Stang
(11PSI)
Posts: 579 | From: San Francisco, CA | Registered: Jul 2002
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CATS SUCK
[ November 17, 2005, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: mach1killa ]
Posts: 559 | From: leandro | Registered: Nov 2004
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sharkattack
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quote:
Originally posted by Procharged2Kv6:
i was wondering.. those w/ Off Road X or H pipes..
1) do you guys regret going Off Road?
2) do you guys worry about SMOG?
3) is it too loud ?? just right? to quiet??
4) any regrets?
5) do you worry about cops?
6) what's the worst that can happen if you get pulled over w/o cats??
im thinking of getting an off road pipe for my 03 Cobra, but i just want to hear your opinions.. i really appreciate it!
http://www.mrt-direct.com/
Check around you may find a cheaper price.
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1965 Fastback
03 Cobra with some stuff
Posts: 935 | From: Oakley Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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PWR HNGRY 302
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quote:
Originally posted by mach1killa:
CATS SUCK
+1 ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif) cats= ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif)
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2014 Tacoma DCLB MGM
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Posts: 2655 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2005
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liftedF150
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I agree, I dont see why you should spend the extra money on a catted pipe when they are technically still "Illegal". All cars that are smogged must have the original amount of cat's on it for it to be technically legal. (not that this always aply but that is what is in writing)
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GO SHARKS!
Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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89_Fakesnake
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1) do you guys regret going Off Road? Yes - my neighbors do too!!! First time I heard it I knew my car was WAY too loud for everyday use.
2) do you guys worry about SMOG? Yes - my reg. is 4 months past due. Nice.
3) is it too loud ?? just right? to quiet?? Too loud - and I NEVER thought I'd feel like that. I'm growing out of it...
4) any regrets? Yup - I can be stealth rolling into the driveway at 3am anymore. I get yelled at for driving 25 mph down the street because people think I'm doing 100 mph. I've actually stopped in front of peoples house to explain that just because you can HEAR my car - does not mean I'm speeding. Fuktards.
5) do you worry about cops? All the time - I don't even drive the GT if I'm going to be drinking.
6) what's the worst that can happen if you get pulled over w/o cats?? I heard that the cops make you do like 100 1-handed push ups then you have to sing the Pledge of Allegiance backwards...that's just what I've heard. Oh yeah - they can give you a fix it ticket if they're in a good mood too. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Hope this helps you make a decision...(don't do it).
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1972 F100
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Posts: 480 | From: Sacramento, CA | Registered: May 2002
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CLEEN 50
CAFords OG
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Why put new mid pipe w/ cats on if your stock pipe already has cats. The purpose of cats is to reduce emmisions and pass smog. Might as well try to sweeze evey bit of power out your car w/ an O/R pipe and just switch back when you need to. Its not too loud for me. It sounds like a mustang should ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
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Juiced-03
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Just go offroad and have someone weld on some cat shells if you are that worried about it.
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Just your typical modded '03 Cobra
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Blind
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CAFords OG
Member # 3052
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I love my offroad H.
just use quieter mufflers than you would with the stock setup and it is fine.
with my stock H on I can barely hear my car at idle with my dynomax superturbo catback, but with the offroad H on it sounds perfect
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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getjobdone
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quote:
Originally posted by Juiced-03:
Just go offroad and have someone weld on some cat shells if you are that worried about it.
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Posts: 677 | From: east bay,ca | Registered: Jul 2004
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losbadgts
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i have been pull over about three times already cause of loud exhaust but never got a ticket, and they never check under the car, maybe cause my car is too low .
GO OFF ROAD X PIPE AND JUST KEEP THE STOCK H PIPE.
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Why pretent someone u are not, everyone else could see it.
Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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Hungry Hippo
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i have all my smog equipment ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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NorCalRydaz
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CatS do suck... I could never understand how people say it's too load without cats. I use to have o/r H with 1 chamber and it sounded good.. (on my 89). Only thing that I kinda disliked was the little bit of poppin from the 1 chambers.. If u think it's too loud u just need A better louder sound system
Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003
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Venomized93
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Check sig for mods. I dont regret it all! I also dont get harrassed by the cops (even when I've got tickets). They complemented my car though . I understand the consequences, but (knock on wood) I've been harrassed free since day one!
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