Anyone here running black fmic's for less cop attention?

[SuicidnS13]

So is anyone on here running black fmic's to remove more unwanted cop and car theft attention? I know in Cali and Vegas cops are all over the honda guys right now and any import car driver with an aftermarket exhaust. I was wondering if the black fmic would also help keep their eyes off of us?

[dat411kid]

Ya, I ran the Mishimoto Black intercooler for a while blended right in with my black bumper...Definitely keeps unwanted attention down to a minimum....

[murda-c]

Every little bit helps.

Get yourself some paint!

[ThatGuy]

http://www.eastwoodco.com/images/us//local/products/detail/p13708.jpg

[drifter_for_life06]

I'm out in PA where the cops dont care. But I run a black one, only thing cops mess with me about are my headlights, cuz apparently sylvania silverstars are too bright

[95KA-Turbo]

I run mine like this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3242045193_fc36553ea8.jpg


You can't tell at all from the front, you have to get on your hands and knees and even then it just looks like a radiator or ac condenser.

[jspecusa]

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jspec_2045_251370868

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jspec_2045_137271245

[iloveturbos]

I run mine like this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3242045193_fc36553ea8.jpg


You can't tell at all from the front, you have to get on your hands and knees and even then it just looks like a radiator or ac condenser.

do you just drive with ur hood off ??LOL
I can't see ur intercooler GREAT PIC

[SuicidnS13]

Yea Im definately looking for more sleeper status as cops get hotter and hotter these days.

[babyface16]

So, do intercooler's replace radiators??

[Otto347]

So, do intercooler's replace radiators??Yes and ac condensers as well.........its like a do all product

[Maiku240sxS14]

^^ OMG...please tell me your joking?

[s13dan]

lol cops around here dont know what a fmic is...

[zidek]

in some contries they do

[lflkajfj12123]

only reason i want a turbo

is for that BLING BLANG FMIC

you're all crazy

[projectRDM]

So, do intercooler's replace radiators??

Wow. You've topped the list this month for stupidest question.

[usdm180sx]

someone on here was selling a black anodized greddy fmic. I would go that route since it doesn't interfere with cooling unlike paint and it looks so bad ass

[95KA-Turbo]

do you just drive with ur hood off ??LOL
I can't see ur intercooler GREAT PIC

Are you retarded? It is clearly visible in the picture. I put it where the AC condenser used to be. You can follow the intercooler pipes and see it no problem?

[Rittmeister]

I blacked mine out years ago, no problem yet.

As to the statement that paint interferes with cooling - take a look at Garret's intercooler FAQ. According to them, factory intercoolers are commonly anodized, and a light coat of paint is "usually much cheaper and easier than anodizing, with a negligible performance loss."

[ThatGuy]

^ Not to mention that actual Radiator Black paint is comprised of a heat dissipating formula.

[TanaMU]

I painted mine flat black, Just used regular paint but I was very careful to lay it on lightly, and only on the front surfaces.. works fine.

[fairlady_z]

good idea hahahah

[Rapier46]

I can't see ur intercooler GREAT PIC



lol. noob fail.


I dont see how an intercooler would attract cops. So you have something to cool air entering your engine...i don't see how that is illegal.

[articdragon192]

Intercooler means turbo. Turbo means a car than didn't come one from the factory has one now. Meaning, it's swapped or modded significantly.

[Goose]

Intercooler means turbo. Turbo means a car than didn't come one from the factory has one now. Meaning, it's swapped or modded significantly.
what about vehicles that come stock with front mounts or oem turbo cars that you just want more cooling for

[articdragon192]

Some cops know what came turbo from the factory. Some cops know when turbo setups have been messed with.

[420sx]

lsx doesnt need intercoolers

[SuicidnS13]

what about vehicles that come stock with front mounts or oem turbo cars that you just want more cooling for

Yup especially in big cities where street racing and import car theft is high the cops definately know what to look for. Big flashy intercooler screams a few things like -

Ooooh look at me IM TURBO
OOOoohh STEAL me IM TURBO
Oooooh I like racing and think IM FAST...Pull me over

I mean in Cali people are getting pulled over in stock evo's for having wings and modified looking exhausts. They even wrote on one guys speed ticket "Did have street racer package" on it about his car.

[babyface16]

Yes and ac condensers as well.........its like a do all product
thanks
im only 16 but im really interested in 240's and idk that much about them yet =(

Wow. You've topped the list this month for stupidest question.
well idk about you but i think zilvia was put on the interet for car enthusiasts to SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
jesus dude. how boring was your day that you had to sit there and type some crap like that?

[ThatGuy]

thanks
im only 16 but im really interested in 240's and idk that much about them yet =(

Then I'd suggest you do some research of your own, as Otto37 was sarcastically blowing smoke up your ass. :duh:

well idk about you but i think zilvia was put on the interet for car enthusiasts to SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
jesus dude. how boring was your day that you had to sit there and type some crap like that?

Actually, Zilvia was put on the internet, because the internet needed a decent S/Z Chassis site that wasn't polluted with spoonfed n00bs. Zilvia is the place of tough love and harsh realities. There are quite a few people here with more knowledge about these cars than you could hope to learn. He happens to be one of them.

[Mangudai]

Then I'd suggest you do some research of your own, as Otto37 was sarcastically blowing smoke up your ass. :duh:



Actually, Zilvia was put on the internet, because the internet needed a decent S/Z Chassis site that wasn't polluted with spoonfed n00bs. Zilvia is the place of tough love and harsh realities. There are quite a few people here with more knowledge about these cars than you could hope to learn. He happens to be one of them.


So what? Are you saying to be on here you need to have a basic knowledge of cars first? Everyone has to start somewhere.

[articdragon192]

Basic knowledge of cars can be learned easy with the internet. People need to be able to help themselves before asking for help. That's the one thing about Zilvia, spoon feeders are not really welcome. It shows lack of motivation in learning if you are just going to be asking questions left and right. A lot of stuff is covered already. Information is readily available.
Everyone does start somewhere. It starts with the Search button.

[Mangudai]

I see what your saying. I agree.

[aoiken3]

lol. noob fail.


I dont see how an intercooler would attract cops. So you have something to cool air entering your engine...i don't see how that is illegal.

you dont live in cali....the cops here are pretty anal about it here. its a sign saying come check out the rest of my mods. having a sleeper is best

[babyface16]

Basic knowledge of cars can be learned easy with the internet. People need to be able to help themselves before asking for help. That's the one thing about Zilvia, spoon feeders are not really welcome. It shows lack of motivation in learning if you are just going to be asking questions left and right. A lot of stuff is covered already. Information is readily available.
Everyone does start somewhere. It starts with the Search button.
dude trust me, i didn't want to look stupid i front of everyone either. i tried google and all that crap and they just said what it did..not what it was.

searching on this site just wastes my time. people in the tech talks abbreviate everything, so i don't learn anyway.

[articdragon192]

Intercooler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercooler)
First link Google gave me when I typed in intercooler.
Even has pictures and everything.

[drift_limo]

i got pulled over b4 no problems..and i didnt have a front bumper with a FMIC showin...i see that you live in boulder cops do frown on inports there.... and in hendo...i guess it just depends on the cop..

you cali guys got it bad they love you with them FMIC lol ...

[White Comet]

i thought about going black but decided against it. i don't need it since pa cops don't know anything about ic's or anything.

articdragon, love the sig

[gotspins13]

[QUOTE=


I dont see how an intercooler would attract cops. So you have something to cool air entering your engine...i don't see how that is illegal.[/QUOTE]

hahahaha really??? out here if a cop see's a front mount thats not supposed to be on a car unless it came stock, they will break their neck and chase your ass down,
its happened alot of times to friends.

[240bch]

my opinion run a stack mount, 1.quicker response since since pipin is reduce so much, also would help if you create an airbox so you can get as much air as possible to the intercooler, Ive rode in sr's and ka-t's with stack mounts and with out and I do notice a difference with the stack mount, another benefit of a stack mount is if you do drift and you crash you dont have to worry bout piping or intercooler getting fucked so you can still drive your whip home

[DDDsquad_s13panda]

wont it be pointless painting your FMIC flatblack or w/e. i mean i know its for cop purposes but if that the reason, then why just not get a V-mount or a stock side mount IC.

FMIC, it being aluminum cools air going to your engine, but if your going to paint it wont that interfere with its purpose?

shit is the same thing as having a big ass exhaust canister right under your car. why dont anyone start a thread about trying and disguising that?.

[s13dan]

The OP has nothing specific to 240 or Z's. Its also a irrelevant qeustion.

:lockd::lockd::lockd:

[gotspins13]

its related to how it helps you from getting pulled over in your s-chassis or z when you have an fmic on it=p
party pooper^^^ hahah

[cdlong]

wont it be pointless painting your FMIC flatblack or w/e. i mean i know its for cop purposes but if that the reason, then why just not get a V-mount or a stock side mount IC.

FMIC, it being aluminum cools air going to your engine, but if your going to paint it wont that interfere with its purpose?

there was a recent thread here about that. it might help if you read it.
click here (http://zilvia.net/f/chat/245593-anyone-here-running-black-fmics-less-cop-attention.html)

shit is the same thing as having a big ass exhaust canister right under your car. why dont anyone start a thread about trying and disguising that?.

there have been threads about that too. searching works wonders.

this thread really sucks.

[DALAZ_68]

Wow. You've topped the list this month for stupidest question.

LOL...this made my day
^ Not to mention that actual Radiator Black paint is comprised of a heat dissipating formula.
yup, awesome stuf dontcha know

lol. noob fail.


I dont see how an intercooler would attract cops. So you have something to cool air entering your engine...i don't see how that is illegal.
you obviously not from SoCal, the one that fails is you young man

Intercooler means turbo. Turbo means a car than didn't come one from the factory has one now. Meaning, it's swapped or modded significantly.

what about vehicles that come stock with front mounts or oem turbo cars that you just want more cooling for

Some cops know what came turbo from the factory. Some cops know when turbo setups have been messed with.

yup pretty much, ive seen more than once in where cops actually carry binders with tabs for make and models of cars with engine bay pictures to determine whats been modified.

thanks
im only 16 but im really interested in 240's and idk that much about them yet =(


well idk about you but i think zilvia was put on the interet for car enthusiasts to SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
jesus dude. how boring was your day that you had to sit there and type some crap like that?





Actually, Zilvia was put on the internet, because the internet needed a decent S/Z Chassis site that wasn't polluted with spoonfed n00bs. Zilvia is the place of tough love and harsh realities. There are quite a few people here with more knowledge about these cars than you could hope to learn. He happens to be one of them.
pretty much in a nutshell, i still remember how many times i got bashed on for the stupid shit ive said here int he forums, live, learn, get loves...

So what? Are you saying to be on here you need to have a basic knowledge of cars first? Everyone has to start somewhere.

you have internet right...

Basic knowledge of cars can be learned easy with the internet. People need to be able to help themselves before asking for help. That's the one thing about Zilvia, spoon feeders are not really welcome. It shows lack of motivation in learning if you are just going to be asking questions left and right. A lot of stuff is covered already. Information is readily available.
Everyone does start somewhere. It starts with the Search button.

dude trust me, i didn't want to look stupid i front of everyone either. i tried google and all that crap and they just said what it did..not what it was.

searching on this site just wastes my time. people in the tech talks abbreviate everything, so i don't learn anyway.

searching is never a waiste of time, it can lead you to learning about other shit you might have been wondering, what does a BOV (blow off valve) do Atmospheric or recirculated, wiht or without. if anythign you look like a bigger ass when you dont try,

trying shows effort, effort shows and actual intrest, you could have easily PMed anyone in this thread with questions if u didnt wanna look stupid in public, take it as lessons learned and try harder next time, i am not one to toot my horn since ive only been here 2 years which is nothing compared to some of the other vets here, so heed what they say....minus the smoke of the ass lol

[ixfxi]

wont it be pointless painting your FMIC flatblack or w/e. i mean i know its for cop purposes but if that the reason, then why just not get a V-mount or a stock side mount IC.

FMIC, it being aluminum cools air going to your engine, but if your going to paint it wont that interfere with its purpose?

shit is the same thing as having a big ass exhaust canister right under your car. why dont anyone start a thread about trying and disguising that?.

i researched this and didnt find much info as to why painting a cooler would effect its performance. not only do they sell specific paint for that purpose (radiator paint) which only adds a thin coat to the cooler, but a cooler can also be anodized which is the method i will be using. also, people who are all about keeping their cooler raw alum color should remember that aluminum will oxidize which also reduces efficiency.

this is just another one of those issues where you can contemplate the pros and cons, and in the long run.. not much of a difference. I did the same thing with the BOV location, researched and compared the pros and cons, only to find out that it really doesnt matter much.

edit: all the setrab oil coolers are black. if color effected cooling, i'm sure they'de be the first to make that change.

[DALAZ_68]

i researched this and didnt find much info as to why painting a cooler would effect its performance.


the only time i would see it affect it negatively is if they dont use the right type of paint, to many layers, and shit goes down the drain, which will happen to those unwilling to search properly

[Razi]

I did a light coat of black on my FMIC, feels nice and cold after a day's drive, even the part that gets no airflow.
So it seems okay to me.

[DDDsquad_s13panda]

there was a recent thread here about that. it might help if you read it.
click here (http://zilvia.net/f/chat/245593-anyone-here-running-black-fmics-less-cop-attention.html)



there have been threads about that too. searching works wonders.

this thread really sucks.

i wasnt asking question, i was just inputting what my understanding was. now correct me if i am wrong. but no need to be a fawkin duochebag.

yes searching do work wonders, so why pertaining to me? you should be flamming on the person who started this thread. iono what do you think?

[cdlong]

you wrote two questions but didn't use question marks (and one where you did). either you don't understand how to use puncutation, or have a problem with sentence structure. either way, your understanding seemed to be lacking, and it is being discussed in this very thread. you're right, i don't have to be a douchebag, but i can.

this thread is valid (aside from the topic being discussed before), as are the ones looking for discreet exhausts. my point was, if you think those threads are a problem, why not look them up and see how valid they are. if you read them, and were a little more open minded, you'd see that there is a point.

[coreansurfer]

black fmic are awesome

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL565/3467002/16045080/293355921.jpg

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL565/3467002/16045080/245113590.jpg

[dat411kid]

^^Good Way to end this thread!

As you can see its hardly noticeable...That should answer your question right there...

[kOuKi MoNsTaRr]

i think it looks sexy as hell with the black fmic

[clark]

just get a sidemount geez.

[zenki.life]

thanks
im only 16 but im really interested in 240's and idk that much about them yet =(


well idk about you but i think zilvia was put on the interet for car enthusiasts to SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
jesus dude. how boring was your day that you had to sit there and type some crap like that?

aw man sorry that some guys on here like to be sarcastic. but just do alot of researching and hands on work...then you can fly with the rest.

in the meantime continue to be flamed lol its just how forums work.

[silviaguy240]

just get a sidemount geez.

uh, since when are 17 year old side mounts efficient enough for anything past like a stock SR?

[DALAZ_68]

uh, since when are 17 year old side mounts efficient enough for anything past like a stock SR?
uhh....you do realize that there are aftermarket sidmounts, ARC for one makes em...:Owned:

[ronmcdon]

http://www.eastwoodco.com/images/us//local/products/detail/p13708.jpg

Thats exactly what I use on my fmic (plus the alum radiator, pipes, and many other shiny parts in the engine bay).

I like it a lot. It's cheap (used about 2-3 cans @ $13/can), looks good, looks subtle, and holds up great.

[silviaguy240]

uhh....you do realize that there are aftermarket sidmounts, ARC for one makes em...:Owned:

yea, but in reality, who buys aftermarket sidemounts let alone a cheap ass 240 owner buying an ARC sidemount?

[SILVIA_KIDs14.5]

well here's a question for you guys could you possibly powercoat it black with the ceramic coating help cool and keep attention down

[Om1kron]

my brother just rocks his intercooler and has for the past 3-4 years, not a ticket yet for the turbo.

[racepar1]

someone on here was selling a black anodized greddy fmic. I would go that route since it doesn't interfere with cooling unlike paint and it looks so bad ass

Actually it has been tested and paint barely affects the efficiency of the intercooler at all.

[skyvia25]

i painted my fmic flat black n have black piping, black cuplins, black everything on black car everything blends in. can even tell i have an fmic!!! anything to keep the pesty pigs off my tail in oc, hick pork town..

[Sam_Well.13]

you're about a year late.

[project_2fizzle]

thanks
im only 16 but im really interested in 240's and idk that much about them yet =(


well idk about you but i think zilvia was put on the interet for car enthusiasts to SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
jesus dude. how boring was your day that you had to sit there and type some crap like that?


this kid is lucky he didnt get raped earlier in this fourum zilvia is nasty to the weak minded

zilvia...known to rip off limp hands:keke:

[iamtheyi]

skyvia... you shoulda just let this thread die...

[ghost_22_47]

+1 for Black FMIC's
You'd never guess this is what is inside.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDYtMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MC5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDEtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTIzOS5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjUtMjAxMDA3MTctMTMyMi5qcGc.jpg

[iamtheyi]

^ LOL! wow.. so low profile ><. damn... sleeper for sure lol.

[Landers]

240sxdave does. Old pic, car is boss now.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/landers86/minightdelight001.jpg

[Z_Spool]

+1 for Black FMIC's
You'd never guess this is what is inside.

At first I was like :squint:

Then I was like :eek2:

[ghost_22_47]

At first I was like :squint:

Then I was like :eek2:

Yeah I know my bumper cuts are Nasty but then again so is my motor :hsdance:
Had to do it for the cooling, but it is sooo sleeper.

[fckillerbee]

+1 for Black FMIC's
You'd never guess this is what is inside.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDYtMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MC5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDEtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTIzOS5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjUtMjAxMDA3MTctMTMyMi5qcGc.jpg

when i saw the picture...i was like...mmmm....gonna be like a built sr....maybe an ls....but damn!!!!!!

you have too much patience man....i would have bought some dope wheels before completely modding out the motor on a stock vert...none the less....i bet people shit themselves when you accelerate....good gawd.

THIS IS HOW A SLEEPER IS DONE!

[ghost_22_47]

when i saw the picture...i was like...mmmm....gonna be like a built sr....maybe an ls....but damn!!!!!!

you have too much patience man....i would have bought some dope wheels before completely modding out the motor on a stock vert...none the less....i bet people shit themselves when you accelerate....good gawd.

THIS IS HOW A SLEEPER IS DONE!


Thanks,
Body Work Stock: Yes
Everything Else: NO

You want to low down on this sleeper you can check it out here S13 My RB26DETT Convertible build - 240sxONE Forums (http://forums.240sxone.com/showthread.php?t=9964)
I didn't go cheap parts either
S14 Kouki front will come later :ddog:

[mike_holes]

my fmic is painted black... even with a white paint job on the shell you still cant notice it... not to mention im running an rb20 so i def dont ever wanna get pulled over...

[fckillerbee]

Thanks,
Body Work Stock: Yes
Everything Else: NO

You want to low down on this sleeper you can check it out here S13 My RB26DETT Convertible build - 240sxONE Forums (http://forums.240sxone.com/showthread.php?t=9964)
I didn't go cheap parts either
S14 Kouki front will come later :ddog:


that's awesome....I hope the rest of the car will be as baller as the engine bay....nice work man.

[slow40sx]

i'm way too much of a ricer to hide my front mount

[jambadre]

i'm way too much of a ricer to hide my front mount

I wish i could afford to be a ricer, but cali sucks balls, i was reffed once, was not speeding or doing anything obnoxious, but long story short cop noticed my front mount and was immediately all up on my shit. So my current car has a painted fmic.

[Sam_Well.13]

if i ever see that red vert, id prolli jst think its just another stock vert and dont even give the driver the deuce's lol

[Om1kron]

I got a ref ticket, got a black intercooler I don't even think the cop recognized my motor was an sr20, he gave me a ref ticket for my adjustable blow off valve. I'll be running w/o a blow off valve once I order my pbm high mount intercooler.

It's only a t25, i'll live. Surges like crazy anyway since the blitz blow off valve seized. I wish I would've at least gotten a ref ticket for a part that works.

[Z33dori]

yea depending on where i relocate to after college, i might be going to a mid-mount set up w/o a bov.

but like slow i like to show of my FMIC, i dont wanna hide it :(

[K_style]

My intercooler was silver.... until body shop decided paint it along with my car LOL..
now it is Black... It does not look good on Black car though..

miss my original FMIC !!!!!!

[K_style]

I got a ref ticket, got a black intercooler I don't even think the cop recognized my motor was an sr20, he gave me a ref ticket for my adjustable blow off valve. I'll be running w/o a blow off valve once I order my pbm high mount intercooler.

It's only a t25, i'll live. Surges like crazy anyway since the blitz blow off valve seized. I wish I would've at least gotten a ref ticket for a part that works.


Why dont you put stock one back ? and recirculate it ? seems better option than surge

[nopwrsldr180]

been rocking the black intercooler for years. No beef from the cops and people at shows have to ask me if its turbo and thats exactly how i like it.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4825643592_6d632570f3_b.jpg

[nismolvr]

I also painted my FMIC and recirculated my Synchronic BOV.Runs better and silent .

[Corbic]

So is anyone on here running black fmic's to remove more unwanted cop and car theft attention? I know in Cali and Vegas cops are all over the honda guys right now and any import car driver with an aftermarket exhaust. I was wondering if the black fmic would also help keep their eyes off of us?

Buy a Muscle Car or move out of So Cal

[GroundPerformance]

I'm gonna be painting my FMIC and Muffler Canister black tomorrow as well. The stealthier the better.. I'll post some pics when done...

[!Zar!]

It's more so the charge/intake pipe going to the front mount that gather attention.

[CrimsonRockett]

Buy a Muscle Car or move out of So Cal

Eh, not necessarily.

There's plenty of people in SoCal who run around with built SR/RB/KA's and have no problems with cops.

It all depends on how your car looks, how your car sounds, and how you drive.

If your car is slammed to the ground with MM's of clearance, that alone is asking to be pulled over.

If you're rocking a loud ass exhaust(which is completely unnecessary), you're asking to be pulled over.

If you drive like a complete fucking douchebag, you're asking to be pulled over.

The Red Vert and White S13 posted above are perfect examples of a built/street-able cars. Vert's exterior isn't my cup of tea, but the white S13 is simple/classy(I'd personally run some OEM sideskirts/valances and a Xenon front lip, but that's just me). 90% of cops would just glance at the car and move on with their day as long as the owner is driving properly.

I daily drove my "slammed" S13 with a loud/huge canister exhaust for over 3 years. Only got pulled over once for it. Wrong place/wrong time. If I would've stuck with a black canister/quieter exhaust, I can almost guarantee you that I would have never been pulled over.

In the end, it all comes down to function over form. Either spray your intercooler black to attract less attention or show off that shiny ass intercooler to the world and deal with the consequences.

[Corbic]

Or, you just move out and never have to worry about that stuff again. I mean, I think I've know one person EVER to get stopped for a loud exhaust... "ugh, i bought that way and don't have the money to fix it yet sir"... "hmm, ok, well get that fixed".

Done.

I just hear story after story from people in Cali crying about also this "idiotic" regulations, to low, to loud, to fast, to modded, won't past emissions, carb legal or not, car stolen, car broken into.. on and on. It just seems to be to big a hassle to be a car enthusiast out there.


Or just go old school. Get a pre-72 muscle car, no worries about any emission garbage, ever, no worries about engine swaps. Make as much noise as you want, do burn outs in the streets and cops will be giving you big old Thumbs Up rather then a ticket.

When I got my Mustang everyone told me "oh boy, that's going to get you tickets". No, I've been pulled over a dozen times, but every time i get a "boys will be boys", "wow, what do you have done to that", "I remember when I had one" and "take it easy next time killer".

[!Zar!]

Daily driver.

DONE

[s14tan]

Cops around here think its a billet grill..

Not that it matters to them that its a modded car anyways.

[SuicidnS13]

Cops around here think its a billet grill..

Not that it matters to them that its a modded car anyways.

LOL nice.... cops here know fmic's, cams, swaps ect...lol heck I used to street race with alot of them as kids.... God im getting old fast....

[nate29]

if yall are so worried about cops messing with you about your cars how bout you just dont mod them.Face it it comes with the territory.

[nopwrsldr180]

(I'd personally run some OEM sideskirts/valances and a Xenon front lip, but that's just me). 90% of cops would just glance at the car and move on with their day as long as the owner is driving properly.

Thanks for the compliments, and its funny you mention the xenon lip, ive been on again off again about getting it for many years now. Just cont convince myself it would be worth it.

On a related note to the cops. I daily drive a white 2002 GMC Yukon bone stock, im not sure you can get much more generic. When i drive it i feel invisible to cops. Ive blown by at 15 over and they dont notice, but 5 over and in the 240 and they hammer my ass. Thankfully in texas if you are respectful to cops they at least wont go looking for more reasons and just write you your one ticket. But there is definitely a difference.

I painted mine mainly becuase i didnt want the attention from the ricers and the thieves, but the new wheels threw that right out the window, now im scared to drive it anywhere lol.

[510-SR20DET]

Didn't you know that its the safest when cop is in front of you? When the cop go behind you, that's when you worry.

[Dee]

Didn't you know that its the safest when cop is in front of you? When the cop go behind you, that's when you worry.

QFT. I hate when cop see you in their mirror and get over to the next lane and slow down just to run your plate and pull you over for some stupid shit like

"Oh I pulled you over because you're license plate lights are out"


really? :cj:


SO I think i'm well past all the little paint everything black tricks and stuff. I've actually started to "de-mod" my car, I just can't deal with the harassment over dumb shit out here anymore when I'm simply just trying to get to work.

[!Zar!]

Break the law; expect the consequences.

[Z_Spool]

Meh... I just moved to a better state. :P