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Cupcake37 · 08-23-2016, 10:21 AM

Got pulled over two nights ago, on my way out with my wife to the grocery store. Officer claimed my exhaust was too loud, he then back tracked and stated that he pulled me over because my Exhasut was modified. I tried to explain to him that I have NPP exhaust that came factory with the vehicle, I also tried to explain to him how the valves work, he told me he had been "doing this for 6 years" and said I could see him in court. Anyway to make a long story short my exhaust is not modified. I have not done a single thing to it and the only time all 4 wheels have been off the ground is when it is being serviced. So what can I do? Or how should I handle this situation?, the car does sound great, but that's just how came from factory. I purchased it brand new with 7 miles on the odometer.
Additional info I live I. California, an I was not driving like a hoonigan when I got pulled over.

vinman · 08-23-2016, 10:23 AM

Go to court and get it thrown out, if it's all factory

Ledzepx · 08-23-2016, 10:49 AM

Wow cop sounds like a d ck

sherob · 08-23-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

Go to court and get it thrown out, if it's all factory

+1 go to your Chevy dealer you bought it from, or any dealer, and have them give you a letter on their letterhead stating it's factory...

Dizzy82 · 08-23-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cupcake37

Got pulled over two nights ago, on my way out with my wife to the grocery store. Officer claimed my exhaust was too loud, he then back tracked and stated that he pulled me over because my Exhasut was modified. I tried to explain to him that I have NPP exhaust that came factory with the vehicle, I also tried to explain to him how the valves work, he told me he had been "doing this for 6 years" and said I could see him in court. Anyway to make a long story short my exhaust is not modified. I have not done a single thing to it and the only time all 4 wheels have been off the ground is when it is being serviced. So what can I do? Or how should I handle this situation?, the car does sound great, but that's just how came from factory. I purchased it brand new with 7 miles on the odometer.
Additional info I live in California, an I was not driving like a hoonigan when I got pulled over.

ron123 · 08-24-2016, 08:54 AM

Just bring Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer with you to court (or a quote from him on how the exhaust works).
Here he is explaining the NPP exhaust ...

Your window sticker shows NPP Dual-Mode Exhaust was installed on the car at the factory,
it is also listed on the build label under the carpet in the trunk with VIN and "DO NOT REMOVE" caption.
Ron

CapeCruisin · 08-24-2016, 09:12 AM

I was pulled over for the same exact thing... except with my V6 that had NPP from the factory (2014) with the fuse pull... that v6 can scream when 4k+ RPMs. I told him, but officer, it came like this from the factory!!

LEO let me go, told me to slow down. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

motorhead · 08-24-2016, 09:22 AM

So why does he think the six years of being a cop makes him an expert about cars? Take your window sticker, a notarized letter from the dealer, the youtue explaination from Al, along with the owner's manual where it states how the exhaust works. I would also take pictures of your exhaust and have pictures of the factory exhaust for comparison. I would bring enough factual information that that cop would be scared to ever waste his time again pulling someone over for sound. Why not go catch some real bad guys for a change officer? Oh wait scratch that. Im sorry. You are another revenue stream for your employer and you were only doing your job. Thanks for your service.

TommyTheCat · 08-24-2016, 10:53 AM

I live in CA and have never been hassled, though I wish I would see those ricer Hondas get hassled over their fart cans more.

Considering you're under warranty, you should see if your dealer can do an "exhaust inspection" and have them sign off that it is indeed stock and does not appear to have been recently modified or corrected in any way, shape or form.

GodWentPunk · 08-24-2016, 11:29 AM

Then bill the county for you time and effort....

1Canuck · 08-24-2016, 11:51 PM

Is the cop required to attend the court? what happens if does not come, case closed. But then he got one over on you because you have to go or lose, right.

redcoats1976 · 08-25-2016, 02:10 PM

i didnt even get pulled over for noise when driving my old pontiac with duals and headers,and that sucker was loud.

jrhagen · 08-25-2016, 02:41 PM

Go to the police station with the documentation and see if they will handle it without wasting a day in court.

pbeyer2010 · 08-25-2016, 02:54 PM

I find it very odd that the reason you got pulled over was the NPP exhaust. On what planet is it even remotely loud ? Don't get me wrong, i have the NPP and enjoy how it sounds on start up in my garage and at WOT but cruising around its really no louder than a non NPP exhaust in my opinion.

Don't sweat it. Show up at the court with your window sticker and a picture of the exhaust. I would be stunned if anyone made a judgement against you.

08-23-2016, 10:21 AM	#1
Cupcake37 Drives: 2017 1SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 35	Pulled over because NPP Exhasut Got pulled over two nights ago, on my way out with my wife to the grocery store. Officer claimed my exhaust was too loud, he then back tracked and stated that he pulled me over because my Exhasut was modified. I tried to explain to him that I have NPP exhaust that came factory with the vehicle, I also tried to explain to him how the valves work, he told me he had been "doing this for 6 years" and said I could see him in court. Anyway to make a long story short my exhaust is not modified. I have not done a single thing to it and the only time all 4 wheels have been off the ground is when it is being serviced. So what can I do? Or how should I handle this situation?, the car does sound great, but that's just how came from factory. I purchased it brand new with 7 miles on the odometer. Additional info I live I. California, an I was not driving like a hoonigan when I got pulled over.

08-23-2016, 10:23 AM	#2
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Go to court and get it thrown out, if it's all factory __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

08-23-2016, 10:49 AM	#3
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Wow cop sounds like a d ck __________________ www.rsconversions.com

08-24-2016, 08:54 AM	#6
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Just bring Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer with you to court (or a quote from him on how the exhaust works). Here he is explaining the NPP exhaust ... Your window sticker shows NPP Dual-Mode Exhaust was installed on the car at the factory, it is also listed on the build label under the carpet in the trunk with VIN and "DO NOT REMOVE" caption. Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

08-24-2016, 09:12 AM	#7
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	I was pulled over for the same exact thing... except with my V6 that had NPP from the factory (2014) with the fuse pull... that v6 can scream when 4k+ RPMs. I told him, but officer, it came like this from the factory!! LEO let me go, told me to slow down. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ __________________ NPP Fuse Pull, Z28 CAI = Previous Rides: 2005 Magnum R/T A5 CAI, Cat-Back 2014 RRM Camaro 1LT/RS A6/NPP CAI Follow Me On Instagram!

08-24-2016, 09:22 AM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	So why does he think the six years of being a cop makes him an expert about cars? Take your window sticker, a notarized letter from the dealer, the youtue explaination from Al, along with the owner's manual where it states how the exhaust works. I would also take pictures of your exhaust and have pictures of the factory exhaust for comparison. I would bring enough factual information that that cop would be scared to ever waste his time again pulling someone over for sound. Why not go catch some real bad guys for a change officer? Oh wait scratch that. Im sorry. You are another revenue stream for your employer and you were only doing your job. Thanks for your service.

08-24-2016, 10:53 AM	#9
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	I live in CA and have never been hassled, though I wish I would see those ricer Hondas get hassled over their fart cans more. Considering you're under warranty, you should see if your dealer can do an "exhaust inspection" and have them sign off that it is indeed stock and does not appear to have been recently modified or corrected in any way, shape or form.

08-24-2016, 11:29 AM	#10
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	Then bill the county for you time and effort.... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

08-24-2016, 11:51 PM	#11
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	Is the cop required to attend the court? what happens if does not come, case closed. But then he got one over on you because you have to go or lose, right.

08-25-2016, 02:10 PM	#12
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i didnt even get pulled over for noise when driving my old pontiac with duals and headers,and that sucker was loud.

08-25-2016, 02:41 PM	#13
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Go to the police station with the documentation and see if they will handle it without wasting a day in court.

08-25-2016, 02:54 PM	#14
pbeyer2010 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nanuet, NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	I find it very odd that the reason you got pulled over was the NPP exhaust. On what planet is it even remotely loud ? Don't get me wrong, i have the NPP and enjoy how it sounds on start up in my garage and at WOT but cruising around its really no louder than a non NPP exhaust in my opinion. Don't sweat it. Show up at the court with your window sticker and a picture of the exhaust. I would be stunned if anyone made a judgement against you. __________________ SS MOOSE