Did You Fail The Mass Inspection? And Why?????

Oh yah that shit pisses me off. I look at loud motorcycles and stupid civics in the same way ANNOYING AS FUCK.

 

Ahh sunny florida, no state inspections here, thats what i dis liked about NC when i lived there..

 

Also just noticed i live like 10 mins from you ayyy closest member ive found yet!

 

Yeah but you can keep your deadly storms

 

I’m in a happy medium. Good ol’ Va.

 

Love Virginia that might be my home soon

 

Just in case your curious. I’m in a little town called Madison. It’s still really rural and town-like rather than city streets and such.

 

That is what we will be looking for something just like that

 

I plan on living here for the majority of my life I think. It’s a nice place to grow up.

 

Ya, I don't plan on bringing anything up. Don't ask, don't tell.

Oh ya, you are like 10 min from me. Surly the closest member for me as well.

 

MA law states no unnecessary noise from the exhaust. which is defined in the law as anything louder than factory exhaust.

 

I would use the argument... “I want to make sure the others drivers can hear me, especially the ones that don’t look.” But I actually tend to downshift or give a little more gas when passing someone in their blind spot so I know they can hear me.

 

My argument would be that our trucks can be purchased with the TRD exhaust. Does that mean we can be no louder than that? Loop hole maybe?

 

I think there may be a market for TRD stickers soon.

*advertisement voice*
Plate bumper? No problem. Slap a TRD sticker on it.....it now becomes OEM!

 

North florida isnt so dangerous lol

 

Some light Reading.

Vehicle inspections
http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/lawlib/500-599cmr/540cmr4.pdf

(5) Muffler and Exhaust System. Accelerate motor to test for prevention of unnecessary noise and emission of any unreasonable amount of smoke. The exhaust system, exhaust manifold(s), exhaust pipe(s), muffler(s), and tailpipe(s), if designed to be so equipped, shall be tight and free of leaks. System components shall be securely fastened with fasteners in place and undamaged. All motor vehicle exhaust systems shall discharge the exhaust beyond operator, passenger, and/or trunk compartment. Unnecessary noise is herein defined as any noise which is louder than that emitted by the vehicle when equipped with the original manufacturer's equipment. A gas or diesel vehicle will be rejected if, at normal operating temperature, when at idle or any constant speed, visible black or blue exhaust emissions are evident

(e) Aftermarket Lighting. Any aftermarket lighting inconsistent with FMVSS 108 or M.G.L. c. 90 shall be removed or the vehicle shall be rejected.

(6) Splash Guards. Every motor vehicle or trailer, except passenger motor vehicles, shall be equipped with suitable guards which will effectively reduce the spray or splash, to the rear, of mud, water, or slush, caused by the rear wheels.


Alteration of Vehicle Height

http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/lawlib/500-599cmr/540cmr6.pdf

 

So would that mean aftermarket lighting in the original factory spots like the Headlights and Tail Lights?

 

But how will you guys fit big tires with the mud flaps still on? Oh no...

 

So does that mean I will have to take the lights behind the grill off and the ditch brackets as well??

 

It looks like passenger vehicles do not need flaps.