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Re: legalities of pod filters Wed, 31 December 2003 09:38 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
just because a pod filter isnt ticketed specifically in some document does not mean it is not illegal for the following violations of other existing laws:

- Sound pollution from increased amplitude of induction note (why do you think manufacturers go nuts with resonators, baffles and airboxes - to keep the noise down). induction sounds do have a spefic Db reading to be under, the same as exhausts. (hence the req that they be mounted in a box).

- ANY mofification to the induction or exhaust system from oem spec has the ability to alter the combustion characteristics, and thus emissions spec of the vehicle. as such, all modifications in this regard 'should' be checked by the EPA for adhereance to existing ADR emissions criteria.

now i agree that a pod filter is a pretty crap thing to get bent over for, but thems the rules. writing a big post about how 'long and hard real police went looking for an asnswer, and using this fact for a revenue raising whinge' is pretty poor form imho.
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