COP pulls me over... F*@K California and REF tickets!!!

[UPTOWN]

So the other night working all night to change out the starter and then my clutch goes bad. So we're ordering a new clutch and I go out to the shop to pick up some parts when a cop pulls me over. well the rest is history and now i have a ref ticket.

for those of you in Orange County I was in Huntington Beach on Brookhurst and Garfield.

The cop was actually pretty nice and specifically stated their looking for these types of vehicles b/c alot of them have illegal engines. He didn't think mine was a swap but said the shiny intake pipe (intercooler) looked like it was not stock so here is a ref.

oh well... worst case scenario.... swap out the SR20 w/ the KA and then go RB?? ionno.

Both my loves and my financial burdens.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/Photo-0059.jpg

Mine and my cousins doing a bit of this n that..... I think we're trying to get tighten a bolt here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/Photo-0065.jpg

my idiot cousin says "Hey atleast now you can get rid of the SR and put in an RB"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/Photo-0066.jpg


and this is a special treat b/c my other little cousin is the uber ghey!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/gaydoug.jpg

PWNge?

PS. Any "oh SR's are illegal" and "you can't get out of a ref ticket" comments are appreciated but not needed... i pretty much know I got alot of sh*T set forth to take care of.

end of rant.

[Ricks15]

That sucks sorry to hear that happened:(

[Arnetts7]

Nice looking car uptown. Sucks to here that.

[Kn1ves]

question: cant u just pay the fine and not bring the car for inspection, tell them the car is broke and wont run anyway?

[chmercer]

sell your SR and get a KA and some wheels

please get some wheels

[drifter808]

nice car....but yeah, get some wider wheels.

[redsuns3838]

well ur car does stand out with the kit and nic epaintjob. that prolly attracts a bit of attention. if u search up a lotta ppl get out of it with only a few hundred dollar fine. which is as much or less than what youll spend on a KA and your time swapping it.
hope everything works out.
fuck the po-lice!!! just had to say it!

[Jonnie Fraz]

question: cant u just pay the fine and not bring the car for inspection, tell them the car is broke and wont run anyway?
Yea I heard you just pay the $400 fine and be done with it, until you get caught again.

[Dousan_PG]

i dont even worry about it
basically track only now
its the best way least worries to go
sucks cant drive it anymore daily but it beats the stress of theives and cops.

good luck man!

[Phlip]

Whisking this gheyness away to offtopic.

[CaoBoY]

sell your SR and get a KA and some wheels

please get some wheels
while you are doing this..get rid of that gawdy front bumper.

[SilentSamurai8]

really sorry to hear it. That is my biggest fear...I try to do everything right as in only racing at the track and all. But it is also my daily driver.

So the idea that there are all these ass holes out there getting "HYPHY" and swinging um' all out in the street and dont get in trouble...and I can be on my way to work and get pulled over for a blinker or something and eather get a ticket like that or worse, get my car impounded just sucks.

Y did he originally pull you over?

[RiversideS13]

^^^ because clearly it is a modified 240sx?

[DrtyRat]

sorry to hear about the ticket but were all of the pics neccesary? is someone trying to find a loop hole for the pic thread? and the last pic is very disturbing...borderline kiddie porn :barf:

[Kn1ves]

sorry to hear about the ticket but were all of the pics neccesary? is someone trying to find a loop hole for the pic thread? and the last pic is very disturbing...borderline kiddie porn :barf:

.... thread without pics = useless. someone was bound to ask for pics sooner or later.

kiddie porn? seriously? grow up dude.

[dannyboi]

why are those two kids in the bathtub together?

[Dousan_PG]

probaly because it was hot and sitting in the tub is a good way to cool down
kids will be kids

[Sil-Abc]

guess this is ur track car now :D clean engine bay and color tho but like what others said, upgrading the wheels would be nice. join club oni :D

[SilentSamurai8]

^^^ because clearly it is a modified 240sx?

That is not against the law...well...the parts that are, the cop did not know about at the time of pull over. Unless he has amazing brain power.

I MEAN WHAT DID HE SAY HE PULLED HIM OVER FOR. THAT IS OBVIOUS...TOO LOW? TOO LOUD? understand?

My 240sx is modid...have a roll cage and completly gutted with no tint...I pass by a few cops here and there living downtown and all and only get a glanc once in a wile. *knock on wood*

Where you driving "funny" at all?

Damn I'm getting more and more scared every day.:-/

[1Via!]

Did you get cited for gay wheels too?

[UPTOWN]

sell your SR and get a KA and some wheels

please get some wheels
Did you get cited for gay wheels too?

Haha funny to hear your .02 cents. I appreciate your expertise... The wheels are on back of my list as I have plenty of other work on both vehicles to do before I'll even care about what others think about the wheels. The wheels actually came w/ the car and I'll leave them be right now until I'll have enough reason to put on the other wheels.

PS but incase wheels are that much more important to you all..... rest assured that offset is my #1 priority w/ my wheels.

while you are doing this..get rid of that gawdy front bumper. as per the front bumper... I actually like it but yes I do plan on sourcing out another kit to suit a more progressive theme.


Thank you to all those that have given positive advice, I really appreciate your help. I have my sources and will have this ref ticket taken care of so I'm not too worried, and like i said.... worst case scenario: i'll just swap out the motor. It is definitely interesting to hear that some people just dismissed the ref ticket and paid the fine. I'll have to source out my resources to look into these loop holes.

[HyperTek]

what exactly did they write on the ticket? You can pay it off. Just wait for the invoice in the mail and look at how much it is. mine was like $480 something for "removed smog device"

[redsuns3838]

there was a thread a few weeks back i believe someone got caught in cali. and there was some good advice on it. see if you can find it i thought i bookmarked it but i guess not. sorry!
and goodluck!

[!Zar!]

That lexus in the bg looks pretty clean.

As for your car... That harbor freight jack looks hot.

I mean the way your car looks, you kinda have to expect to be pulled over.

Being pulled over by the cops is just part of the territory.

[nrg]

Should've set your car on fire so the fire department would've came down and join the party. j/k

just wait for the ticket in the mail and pay the fine. doesn't everyone know this trick?

[TheSquidd]

This is why I love sidemount. And I intend on making whatever front mount I get black. It's just too obvious.

[vspec15]

funny how the cop didnt mind you taking a picture of him inspecting your car.

[ramblux]

....I have my sources..... I'll have to source out my resources.....

That's a whole lotta sourcin' going on.

And yeah, expect to get your hood popped with an oversized silver front-mount IC poking out of your bumper unless you're driving an EVO. It's bad enough to be driving a 240 these days -- you should do all you can to not attract more attention.

[UPTOWN]

simple enough.... i just dont drive my 240 very often. Its mostly in the garage torn apart anyways... I drive the lexus daily and hopefully in a few months this whole craze will die down. Either way, i'm not worried.

I asked the police officer if he would mind me taking pictures of the car. He was like "are you serious?"

Just wait till he gets a "change of venue" in the bay area and then failure to appear delay.

[UPTOWN]

here are some pics of the GS for those that care

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/GS/pictures176.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/GS/pictures158.jpg

[s13poop]

Mine and my cousins doing a bit of this n that..... I think we're trying to get tighten a bolt here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/Photo-0065.jpg

is it necessary not to wear teh underpants while tightening bolts? :ugh:

[Kn1ves]

dude why were u looking there.. i didnt notice til u pointed it out

[bimmerlover]

is it necessary not to wear teh underpants while tightening bolts? :ugh:

hahaha1!!11!!1!!!111

[FaLKoN240]

That GS' paint is SO perfect, it looks photoshopped.

[WilloW]

here are some pics of the GS for those that care

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/GS/pictures176.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/GS/pictures158.jpg
Nice GS. I've been through 2 state ref ticket already, I'm glad I'm not in CA anymore. When I move back there, I will either sell my car or try to make it as ordinary as possible.

[santacruisin]

LOLZERS to the Booty Cheeks! I didn't notice them either!

Register your car out of state and they can't F with U.

[UPTOWN]

That GS' paint is SO perfect, it looks photoshopped.

Thanks, it was Onyx black but I was unhappy w/ the perception of depth so I had the entire car repainted to Bentley Buloga Black as the paint looks like you can reach into it. I like the glossy depth look vs the wet mirror look.


The 240 was the maroon color and was painted Auburn red, very similar colors but I think the color came out nicely. Not too in your face but definitely not boring.

oh and about the crack shot..... :duh:

[ms!3]

i guess with all of these modded car tickets ill have to put aside money for tickets and not just car parts.

[DRFT]

that sucks man, but whats worse is that pic of your cousin.

[rollhard]

is it necessary not to wear teh underpants while tightening bolts? :ugh:

LMAO :cry:

Man, its sad that its come to this. Cops are pulling people over left and right just to inspect the cars for illegal mods and engines. Last week when I was going home on PCH, they pulled every car over that had rims, exhaust, etc. They were inspecting stuff, even my friend's elise got pulled over. Im surprised they didnt pull me over when I was driving the XB. Ill have to spray my FMI black now just to be safe.

[TheSquidd]

Do what I did, get a custom exhaust made with 2 axle-backs, 1 stockish , 1 straight pipe. The stockish one is pretty quiet, well under 95db. I can now legally refuse to pop my hood as my exhaust is NOT illegal. I have cops come flying down the freeway behind me, almost skid to a halt next to me, stare at me for like 5 minutes running my plates and everything, inspecting my car, and then drive off.

[UPTOWN]

yeah the officer actually said something along the lines of they are looking for these type of modified vehicles as they usually have illegal modifications on the vehicle.

I wish they'd spend more time busting people that actually drive like idiots & race on the streets. w/ the pot holes and dips on our streets that tax money is supposed to fix..... i wouldn't drive hard on city streets and mess up my cars. I'll save that for when I take her to the track.

[koukidough]

that sucks, I aint driving around HB anymore.

[SilentSamurai8]

I dont know why some people are baging on you...lol...nice cars. But you look kinda young, how do you afford them?

Anyway, mabe I should spray my FMIC now too, and tint my windows. Other then my wheels everything else would apear to be stock. And the wheels are not godie at all anywyas.

Even my exuast is a 3 downpipe, midpipe, but the cat back portion is RSR and looks like a stock pipe. Also quiter then the HKS unit I had.

[Anto]

niiice q45 retrofit on the GS

[DaPCWiz]

I'm not from around cali... not to be a n00b, but what's a "ref" ticket?

[UPTOWN]

I dont know why some people are baging on you...lol...nice cars. But you look kinda young, how do you afford them?

Anyway, mabe I should spray my FMIC now too, and tint my windows. Other then my wheels everything else would apear to be stock. And the wheels are not godie at all anywyas.

Even my exuast is a 3 downpipe, midpipe, but the cat back portion is RSR and looks like a stock pipe. Also quiter then the HKS unit I had.
I'm not in any of the pics in there. The guy in there is my younger cousin. I am 25 and have a decent paying fun job. I'll be damned if I let a ref ticket take away my personal hobby.

I dont consider people really bagging on me b/c at the end of the day its my car and I'll do what i want with it, how I want it, and in the order that suits my need. I only plan on keeping the car for a year or so, as its only a neat project for my cousin and I to keep us busy while I'm waiting for my real toy to arrive. Plus its just nice that we both have 240's to swap around parts.

The car is only in its beginning stages. Wheels, i've got covered and so I do not need to justify why I'm rolling around w/ weak offsets while the car is still in the garage being worked on. I'm still in the process of working on the drivetrain and suspension. Next engine, then interior, and then get cracking on the aesthetics. ETA?.... probably in about 2-3 months. I've only had the 240 for less then 1 month so I suppose you can consider me a :newbie: at this whole game.

But thank you to everyone for your kind words, I look forward to meeting some of you at meets and such. I travel quite a bit so hopefully I will get to meet some east coast members also.

[drift-it]

the only solution is to keep it real rusty, haha then the cops will be like damn i feel sorry for you, have a nice day

[mjjstang]

why the fuck do you havea pic of 2 guys in the tub, thats gay, and i really like ur car and its sweet as hell but complaining about a ticket is pointless and im fed up with people complaining about cops and their state and laws. If you don't like the laws of your state, MOVE TO FUCKING SEALAND.

[UPTOWN]

why the fuck do you havea pic of 2 guys in the tub, thats gay, and i really like ur car and its sweet as hell but complaining about a ticket is pointless and im fed up with people complaining about cops and their state and laws. If you don't like the laws of your state, MOVE TO FUCKING SEALAND.
I wasn't complaining at all actually... I got a Referee b/c I like boost... I refuse to compromise my own hobby and so I will bypass the system all together. I made that conscious decision and I'll live w/ its consequences... you gotta pay to play!

This thread was made to just inform people that California cops ARE infact actively seeking modified tuner cars.

And yes, the bathtub picture was meant to be uber gay but thanks for pointing that out.

[SilentSamurai8]

why the fuck do you havea pic of 2 guys in the tub, thats gay, and i really like ur car and its sweet as hell but complaining about a ticket is pointless and im fed up with people complaining about cops and their state and laws. If you don't like the laws of your state, MOVE TO FUCKING SEALAND.

Its not really two guys, but two KIDS. His litte cousins I belive. And I dont think he was complaining as much as informing and asking what people thought he should do know as far as engine swap or whatever.

and sealand? or seaworld, Because I use to say that alot. :) I think I got it from White man cant jump. :p "GO BACK TO SEAWORLD"

:)

[mjjstang]

ok but i still think ur car is sweet even if ur cousins r gay
http://www.metacolo.com/papers/dc11-havenco/photos/sealand-external-front.jpg

http://www.havenco.com/photos/sealand.jpg

http://www.fruitsofthesea.demon.co.uk/sealand/images/sealnd11.gif

No i did not mean sea world

[UPTOWN]

oh well "kids will be kids".... love that quote!!!

[tiresmokes13]

just dont go to state ref and pay the damm ticket off...i think its 400 bucks..easier than taking your motor out and dealing with crap like that...you look rich anyways so 400 bucks should be pocket money...lol

goodluck..

maybe you should think about getting better wheels too..those pizza cutters are prob the reason the cop pulled you over haha jk..i like the paint keep up the work..

[TheSquidd]

just dont go to state ref and pay the damm ticket off...i think its 400 bucks..easier than taking your motor out and dealing with crap like that...you look rich anyways so 400 bucks should be pocket money...lol

goodluck..

maybe you should think about getting better wheels too..those pizza cutters are prob the reason the cop pulled you over haha jk..i like the paint keep up the work..


Yeah I'd like to hear from someone who has actually done this. I keep hearing about it but have no clue how that is possible.

[SilentSamurai8]

lol

Did you take that pic? Sealand huh. :)

Nice.

[theronin]

i dont know why you are so surprised that you have to go to the ref, u knew the risks involved in an ILLEGAL engine swap. sorry, but thats the price you pay for being jdm cool.

[SilentSamurai8]

I can agree he as we all know the rist when getting a JDM motor and he is paying the price. But I dont think he got it to be JDM COOL. Not sure why you put it like that.

Not like he is selling a CRX on craigslist with a JDM b16...it is a performance thing.

But this is not really my business and he can speak for himself. Alot of people on hear have swaps though.

Have a nice day.:goyou:

[UPTOWN]

I swapped it b/c my goal is to run 350-420 rwhp w/ good weight distribution and it was either this or the RB but I figured i'd sacrifice a bit of weight by going w/ the RB so I went SR instead. In all honesty I think it'd be cheaper to meet my goals w/ the RB25 as far as power is concerned. I never asked for sympathy or advice.... this thread is purely for some chuckles and the awareness that police are specifically gunning for us.

as stated before, I knew full well of the consequences and I am infact ready to handle those consequences. I'll be damned if I let a Referee ticket take keep me from one of my few hobbies.. btw Ref ticket is already taken care of.

JDM Cool? lol.... thats kind of funny. Think what you want.

[tiresmokes13]

you pay it off? hehe good choice lol how much was it?

[UPTOWN]

you pay it off? hehe good choice lol how much was it?
Nope I didn't pay it off

edit:
PS not too shabby for only 14 posts.

[ramblux]

Okay, okay.



message length ftw.

[UPTOWN]

everything was done legally so I would hope you'd maintain a sense of professionalism and not automatically assume I used an inside guy or whatever.

you're right though, I should not have used the word forgotten. For that I apologize. I will edit.

[unwed_transient]

wow ramblux....just wow.

[ramblux]

BTW unwed_transient,

I obviously wouldn't do anything with the info. I'm not that much of a dick. Jeez.

[unwed_transient]

you don't have to explain anything to me.

[UPTOWN]

you have a PM and an Email Mike.

PS Dick status = dick status in return.

[ramblux]

Please. Your VIN is public record. Every time you drive your car or post a pic with your plate #, it is traceable.

http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx



Don't be all nice to me in PMs and then an ass on public forums.

[!Zar!]

And yet another day on zilvia...

[UPTOWN]

I'm trying to keep things professional and that post was made before you returned my PM. Check times pls. No need to take any of this defensive.

life in general is "dick status deserves dick status" i'm sure we can all agree to that.

in my latest PM you will know why I thought my people were leaking info which leads to this so called dick status.

[ramblux]

And yet another day on zilvia...


Haha, you win Zar. I don't want to get lumped in with the rest of the cronies. lol


I edited the "controversial" post.

I don't have anything against UPTOWN, it just seemed "brag-ish" at the time.

[UPTOWN]

understandable..... "forgotten" is a bit braggish and oh well... lesson learned.

Everything was settled via PM's so thank you all that paid interest in this minor discrepancy and thank you ramblux for staying within PM's.

[theronin]

damn, i was just about to get my popcorn too...

[staticfive]

Do people seriously ignore all the work done to that car just because of the wheel offset? C'mon, way to piss on his pride... I think it looks sweet, and my sympathies for your situation!

[SpdElemts]

Hey guys i have an apointment with the state ref tomorrow for not having my carb sticker on my aem intake. I couldnt find the sticker at home so i put the stock air box back in. My question is i have a catback on the car right now and i was wondering if i should swap out the catback to stock? They shouldnt care about the exhaust if my ticket was only for a illegal intake right? they shouldnt fail me cuz i have an exhuast on the car correct?

[FRpilot]

^^^

your catback should be fine as long as its under the legal sound limit and you are running a catalytic converter. in fact, while you're there i think bar ref can give you a certificate to certify that your catback is legal if its under the legal sound limit so if a cop pulls you over for exhaust you can just show them the certificate and tell them to fuck off.

[krzy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/UpTownIS300er/gaydoug.jpg



i can't believe you posted a picture of brian and douglas on zilvia.

[articdragon192]

I got pulled over there too. Funny thing is that the cop didnt mention anything about my RSR exmag. He did give me a fix it for my bluish parking lights. What sucked was that there was a louder and more modified RX7 in front of me. The bike cop totally ignored it.