exhaust sound

[collk88]

ok im pretty set on buying the apex N1 dual for my s-13 but my only problem is im worried about noise. i dont want to get a ticket for it. does anyone happen to know what the NYS law or any state law is for the decibel level of exhaust? i dont think the catback should be that loud but i dont want to invest the 500 bucks and end up having a cop tell me my system is too loud and i need to take it off. :help :help

[Bbill528]

95 decibels for most/all states....

[b240]

You wouldnt have to take it off. You would get a fix it ticket \ fine. I got a ticket for my Apex'i N1 single about a month an a half ago , and all i had to do is get a silencer.

[collk88]

i thought apex catbacks came with the super silencer but i guess ill have to buy them separate then...

[Queamore]

My 240 didn't come with a muffler didn't sound as loud as when my muffler came of my 75 Malibu. It's not so bad on the 240. Jst make sure they weld on good.

[Nismo_Freak]

There is no decible limit... the laws that allow them to write tickets are local noise regulations. If an officer thinks your exhaust is too loud he will give a ticket for it. You could try taking any ticket to court and say that the state law of 95 decibles overrules the local code. Also point out that the police officer did not record or analyze the sound level and thus could not verify it exceeded the 95 decible limit. The cop would have to travel roughly 25 ft. behind you and measure the noise level. Then he would have to produce this evidence to you if asked. If he produces it ask for the records for the machines maintanance. There are regulations on how often the machines have to be maintained, things like radar/laser guns, etc.

Know the laws and you can usually get out of everything due to the cop's mistakes.

[collk88]

does anyone know the decibel levels of ANY aftermarket exhausts just for reference? oh and i think its bs taht apex wants $50 for the silencers and i need 2 of them.