Hi, Guest
02-21-2006, 11:53 PM
So, the place where I'll be working is the place where they're cracking down? Greeeaaaat. :(
I don't think my exhaust is too loud Simon, do you? I find the car is actually reasonably quiet with the rotary muffler. ;)
What did you mean about the cage padding? Are you saying if there's too much, it'll make the cage obvious, and I'll get stopped? Or if they see it's well padded, they won't hassle me? I have a ton of FIA padding on it, the good stuff.
As for the belts, I kept the stock belts installed, but I tend to use the racing harnesses as much as possible, cause they're safer with the cage. If I'm in a situation I think it might be an issue, I can put the stock belts over the harness. Technically I'm meeting the letter of the law.
I've been thinking about putting a cat on full time anyway. We'll see. I wouldn't mind having that load off my mind, both legally and morally.
The brakes are one potential issue. But I've done a lot of legal research into that. Technically, Wilwood brakes are not illegal. It's a bit of a grey area. First, there is NO law saying that you "must have dust boots". The only laws are performance laws, does the car stop quickly and safely. There is no requirement for people to use "DOT Approved" replacement brake parts. Any aftermarket brake pad, rotor, or rebuilt or offshore factory replacement caliper is technically "not DOT approved".
The only parts which are clearly "DOT Approved" are the exact parts that came on your car from the factory. There is no mechanism, no approval process, at all, for any replacement brake parts. Furthermore, factory calipers aren't stamped DOT either. They really don't have a leg to stand on here.
The only brake part which has clear DOT approval requirements are the hoses.
I'm pretty glad to see that website specifically spells out that it's not illegal to remove airbags. That's a big deal, and I'm frankly stunned they were that honest about it.
I don't think my exhaust is too loud Simon, do you? I find the car is actually reasonably quiet with the rotary muffler. ;)
What did you mean about the cage padding? Are you saying if there's too much, it'll make the cage obvious, and I'll get stopped? Or if they see it's well padded, they won't hassle me? I have a ton of FIA padding on it, the good stuff.
As for the belts, I kept the stock belts installed, but I tend to use the racing harnesses as much as possible, cause they're safer with the cage. If I'm in a situation I think it might be an issue, I can put the stock belts over the harness. Technically I'm meeting the letter of the law.
I've been thinking about putting a cat on full time anyway. We'll see. I wouldn't mind having that load off my mind, both legally and morally.
The brakes are one potential issue. But I've done a lot of legal research into that. Technically, Wilwood brakes are not illegal. It's a bit of a grey area. First, there is NO law saying that you "must have dust boots". The only laws are performance laws, does the car stop quickly and safely. There is no requirement for people to use "DOT Approved" replacement brake parts. Any aftermarket brake pad, rotor, or rebuilt or offshore factory replacement caliper is technically "not DOT approved".
The only parts which are clearly "DOT Approved" are the exact parts that came on your car from the factory. There is no mechanism, no approval process, at all, for any replacement brake parts. Furthermore, factory calipers aren't stamped DOT either. They really don't have a leg to stand on here.
The only brake part which has clear DOT approval requirements are the hoses.
I'm pretty glad to see that website specifically spells out that it's not illegal to remove airbags. That's a big deal, and I'm frankly stunned they were that honest about it.