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Seems a bit unreasonable to make the layperson have to change our his automotive upgrades based upon noise. Obviously there are several questions that need to be answered:
1. have you been ticketed for loud exhaust before
2. when you were pulled over, what was the temperament of the officer
3. what was the location of the ticket being given (neighborhood? shopping complex? public/private property?)
4. (are you going to go race?...nah) -- given that you live in California, I'm not rehearsed on the statutes, but I say there is a colorable argument to be made that the time/energy/expense needed to reduce noise levels are not feasible;
As for suggestions -- I know CA has strict emission regulations -- evidence that your car is compliant, and make the argument that albeit you were driving as slow speeds, the perception to the law enforcer may seem as if I were a. speeding, and/or b. nuisance oriented behavior.
Hope that helps.
H
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