jaxtcracer

i wasn't aware that any of these things were illegal..... can't you do any engine mods you want as long as it fits the sound db limit and passes emission testing (aka C.A.R.B. limits)? I live in Florida anyway, so C.A.R.B. doesn't apply to me. Hypothetically... if I installed a CAI and passed emission testing with it, I couldn't be fined could I?

BrownDogg

That is very true but most cops dont know what to look for.

___MmmBoxy___

Nope. If it passes smog, it is A OK.

~Stephanie

BrownDogg

True that.

tC9o9

Only for the tC's are ALL intakes illegal, the xB's and xA's have CARB legal Headers and Intakes iirc.

Also, Hondas have almost everything CARB legal for them, from intakes to turbos,, those lucky basteds.

Daskid

So getting an Injen CAI will be fine? But make it a short ram?

tc913

iTrader: (2)

^yup.

I just wish the Cops would be nicer to us .

2fast4you

No. ALL SRI and CAI for the Scion tC are currently illegal. However, you'll be OK if you don't do something stupid while driving or have an obviously illegal mod on you car.

StealthScion

technically, any non-OE/aftermarket part you put on your car is illegal. Even a sub box in the trunk.

Look up your state's DOT/DMV laws.

of course, if they ticketed every car with a CAI or subwoofers or CF hood, the system would be overrun and people would be up in arms... so yeah, its very arbitrary. They can pick and choose whomever they want to hassle.

and yeah, if you car stands out as being modified, you're just giving them an excuse to pull you over.

choose wisely.

clean and stealth is the way to go.

___MmmBoxy___

Also, if you get an intake, and are affraid the cops will pull you over, paint it matte black, it looks more stock that way, and most cops just look for shiney things.

~Stephanie

tc913

iTrader: (2)

Really??? SRI are illegal cause if you go on Injens site....they state that the SRI intakes for the tC is legal.

xmetalx

I ____ing hate cops.

BuddhasTC

not true...
all CAI's for the tC are not CARB legal yet...but Injen does attempt to get them approved. Once they do, they will issue it with a EO sticker in which a cop can NOT bust you for if you have one on it. Thing is, it's so much harder now because to be CARB legal, you're supposed to have the carbon filter which aftermarket products do not have...so even your SRI is illegal and unless the cop is a windowlicker, he'll give u a ticket too

Daskid

Yeah, I think I'll get the Injen CAI in black finish and just drive like a granpa.

tc913

iTrader: (2)

I see....you've opened up my eyes Buddah.

2fast4you

Injen's website is misleading. As of February 2, 2007 there is not a CARB EO# for ANY Scion tC intake.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php

___MmmBoxy___

X10

tc913

iTrader: (2)

Dang them and their false advertisements.

BuddhasTC

no it doesn't
www.injen.com/docs/products/listing.asp?pcc=is

if you go down to the tC section, it states in parenthesis...NO CARB

only xB's and xA's from 2004 prior are CARB approved

2fast4you

And that's why so many folks around here get tickets. They have a job to do which is to enforce the laws of this state and poor attitudes like yours is a sure fire way to get a ticket. So play it cool, show them some respect, and learn the laws of this state, and you'll most likely avoid any issues.