Catalytic Converter stolen
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Bosal Cat was $150 from Amazon. It was just long enough to cover the length where the idiot cut my exhaust. Local shop welded and install for $70.
Someone w/ 400h in my neighborhood
got theirs stole a week later.
Someone w/ 400h in my neighborhood
got theirs stole a week later.
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RX350LB (06-22-19)
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yeah... I mean the rx400h is considered a super ultra low emission vehicle to begin with. Using an aftermarket cat doesn't make the car the issue. I'm not in CA (would love to be some day), but as a car guy I can't see how I can ever make the move!
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I got flagged as a high emitter a few years ago in Los Angeles and replaced a worn out cat with a non-CARB cat on a CRX. Passed the tailpipe emissions with flying colors, but failed the visual inspection (with a mirror under the car) to verify the CARB plate. Had to buy another cat with a CARB compliant plate for twice the price. So, to your point, yes. The non-carb cats work just fine. Unless you get flagged as a high emitter, though, I have never had them look under the car. Just that one time.
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Yes it is more a $$$ certification thing like UL. Heard CA is a bit extreme but never liver there.
Apparently the slev cats are more desirable. They contain more precious metals in order to get that designation.
Easy to be a car guy in Cali... Tesla!.... I still desire to test out the Ludicrous mode... And have the car go through traffic for me.
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