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Old 03-16-08, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
"No, i have to be at XX place in 10mins and il running late.."
"Oh it will just take a few minutes of your time since your car should be fine, plus I'm trained on this so I know what to look for." Basically don't get pulled over at all lol
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If you build a big engine cover that looks OEMish can they do anything about it?

Why can't you tell the cop to get a warrant if he wants you to pop your hood?

I have stopped being nice to cops its ever got me out of a ticket. When I get pulled over now I just remember keep cool because he is just going to trick you in to giving up some sorta of info AND TURN EVERYTHING HE SAYS INTO A QUESTION FOR HIM.
Old 03-17-08, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TecnoSmurf
If you build a big engine cover that looks OEMish can they do anything about it?

Why can't you tell the cop to get a warrant if he wants you to pop your hood?

I have stopped being nice to cops its ever got me out of a ticket. When I get pulled over now I just remember keep cool because he is just going to trick you in to giving up some sorta of info AND TURN EVERYTHING HE SAYS INTO A QUESTION FOR HIM.
Inspecting underneath your hood requires no warrant. Actually failure to comply to the officer's request will result in immediate jail time. Yes, they are pretty serious about it now.
Old 03-17-08, 04:30 PM
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I think if someone can make an engine cover looks like this:



With special allan screws (Security Type) so it cops will not able to see it.
Old 03-17-08, 05:30 PM
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haha you almost don't need a hood
Old 03-17-08, 05:32 PM
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What engine bay is that with all the covering? That would be sweet to have.
Old 03-17-08, 07:31 PM
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LS460.............
Old 03-17-08, 09:51 PM
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This is one of those times where I love having stock.
Old 03-20-08, 06:09 PM
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Another smog trap today. I was driving home from 60 E. The trap was at Colima Road/Golden Springs between Lemon and Brea Canyon. Looks like the pattern is that both traps were on the east bond. Right in front of the 24 Hrs Fitness.

I called JamesN immediately making sure he is not in my area. Once again, I tried to be a victim but they didnt flag me either. I saw a mid 1990 ES300 was pulled over. Looks like the pattern is east bond on Golden Springs. As you can see they had an EZ-Up so that mean they will be there for a while. I also took a video too. They do pop your hood for visual inspection.

These two events happen one week apart and only one block away from the initial trap I saw.
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Old 03-21-08, 12:23 AM
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I see them all of the time in Santa Ana on Edinger. Probably once a month they're set up, slowing traffic for over a mile, and being just totally unnecessary... It's ridiculous.
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