question on cutouts
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Intermediate
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From: montclair virgina
question on cutouts
Hey guys,
I live in Va and I was wondering if the electric cutouts would pass inspection? I would definitely be getting the electric cutouts so that I could open and close them when and where I wanted, but I am not sure if they would pass inspection.
Thanks!
I live in Va and I was wondering if the electric cutouts would pass inspection? I would definitely be getting the electric cutouts so that I could open and close them when and where I wanted, but I am not sure if they would pass inspection.
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: San Angelo TX
technically i believe its illegal, so if they catch you, youre probably in trouble. however, it depends on where in va you live and what shop you go to as to how likely you are to be caught. when my car was registered in nova, they did a much more thorough inspection but never lifted the car to look at every inch of the exhaust, so you might have been able to get away with it. as long as they are closed when you run emissions, you shouldnt have problems passing. down south where there are no emissions, they dont pay attention at all. might even get a place that asks if you want cut outs put on, just depends. if you install them in a way that you can uninstall them (flanges or clamps or something), then if you get caught, you can just drive home, jack it up, switch them with some sections of pipe, get rechecked, then switch back. hope that helps. 
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Intermediate
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From: montclair virgina
technically i believe its illegal, so if they catch you, youre probably in trouble. however, it depends on where in va you live and what shop you go to as to how likely you are to be caught. when my car was registered in nova, they did a much more thorough inspection but never lifted the car to look at every inch of the exhaust, so you might have been able to get away with it. as long as they are closed when you run emissions, you shouldnt have problems passing. down south where there are no emissions, they dont pay attention at all. might even get a place that asks if you want cut outs put on, just depends. if you install them in a way that you can uninstall them (flanges or clamps or something), then if you get caught, you can just drive home, jack it up, switch them with some sections of pipe, get rechecked, then switch back. hope that helps.
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good deal! Thank you sir
Burning Brakes
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From: New Bern NC
technically i believe its illegal, so if they catch you, youre probably in trouble. however, it depends on where in va you live and what shop you go to as to how likely you are to be caught. when my car was registered in nova, they did a much more thorough inspection but never lifted the car to look at every inch of the exhaust, so you might have been able to get away with it. as long as they are closed when you run emissions, you shouldnt have problems passing. down south where there are no emissions, they dont pay attention at all. might even get a place that asks if you want cut outs put on, just depends. if you install them in a way that you can uninstall them (flanges or clamps or something), then if you get caught, you can just drive home, jack it up, switch them with some sections of pipe, get rechecked, then switch back. hope that helps.
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I don't think the cut outs would be illegal unless they were open.
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From: montclair virgina
Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Emissions testing is NOT a part of Va State inspections. Doesnt make them legal, but they will not test for it. Just dont run them open on the street and not expect to get caught.
Plus, if you have them closed, they wouldnt be able to tell unless they looked under the car.
P.S.
Electric cutouts are cool, but the break all the time. Expect it.
Plus, if you have them closed, they wouldnt be able to tell unless they looked under the car.
P.S.
Electric cutouts are cool, but the break all the time. Expect it.
Last edited by clemsondave; Mar 5, 2007 at 04:16 PM.
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From: Tempe AZ
Yes it is illegal to operate in Virginia a vette with cutouts, regardless of whether you use them or not. Technically they can't even be offered for off road use in Virginia. So a legitimate shop won't even carry them. Forewarned !!
§ 46.2-1047. Muffler cutout, etc., illegal.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any (i) muffler without interior baffle plates or other effective muffling device or (ii) gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the highways in the Commonwealth a motor vehicle, moped, or motorized skateboard or scooter equipped with a gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust.
§ 46.2-1047. Muffler cutout, etc., illegal.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any (i) muffler without interior baffle plates or other effective muffling device or (ii) gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the highways in the Commonwealth a motor vehicle, moped, or motorized skateboard or scooter equipped with a gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Bern NC
Yes it is illegal to operate in Virginia a vette with cutouts, regardless of whether you use them or not. Technically they can't even be offered for off road use in Virginia. So a legitimate shop won't even carry them. Forewarned !!
§ 46.2-1047. Muffler cutout, etc., illegal.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any (i) muffler without interior baffle plates or other effective muffling device or (ii) gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the highways in the Commonwealth a motor vehicle, moped, or motorized skateboard or scooter equipped with a gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust.
§ 46.2-1047. Muffler cutout, etc., illegal.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any (i) muffler without interior baffle plates or other effective muffling device or (ii) gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the highways in the Commonwealth a motor vehicle, moped, or motorized skateboard or scooter equipped with a gutted muffler, muffler cutout, or straight exhaust.
I guess opposed to all the illegitimate shops in Virginia.
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From: Tempe AZ
Most states don't allow the use/install of cutouts. But the law is only a guideline until you get caught. Every now and then shops get in trouble. Never found a licensed shop that would put the sale/install on an invoice. Many want cash.
