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The EPA Is Targeting Aftermarket Car Modifications
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03-22-2024, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Nothing new, they've already gone after a few tuners. That's why some sites do not sell catalytic converter delete pieces (several names across many different brands/vehicles) because of the EPA. Also some states like commifornia are checking engine computer software to see if it's been tampered with.
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Old news. They started this crap in 2016. The supreme court is hearing a case related to Chevron's deference. If they claw that back, you'll see a major change in how federal agencies enforce laws and interpret laws.
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Scared me for a second, we Commiefornia owners are already used to this BS. You can still get catless shipped to your house, it just depends on the company. You just have to "look" a tiny bit harder, it's the same with buying ammo too. We have to buy online, and ship to a FFL instead of our home (recently changed I believe)
Best way to stay safe is to keep your stock downpipe (for sure) and maybe the other mods you change? All you gotta do is go back to stock every 2 years and relock dme and you'll be fine If you get pulled over and cop sends you to the ref, then that's something different. Then again, if you kept all your stock parts, you'll be fine. Other states are starting to follow CA where they check for tunes |
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Self righteous bitching because they think they don't have to follow the rules and crying because they were getting caught over it. Cry me a fucking river.
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Dedicated race cars aka "off road vehicles" are not impacted and never have been.
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See thats where you're wrong. The EPA doesn't care if you have a dedicated off-road vehicle, if it has a vin and is less than 25 years old, it needs to have all the emissions equipment. You can go read about it.
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Now my comment referring to Chevron's deference is where if a law has ambiguity the federal agency responsible for enforcing that law can interpret it how they see fit. If Chevron's deference is clawed back, they can only enforce to plain text. This will more impact the second amendment, which the ATF likes to change the interpretation of what a machine gun is.
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The biggest issue is the targeting of shops and tuners. I see you posted in the original thread, and it's noted a few guys/shops have already been popped by the EPA. I don't know what else the government loves more than low hanging fruit. |
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Anyhow - this was just for awareness and to hopefully stop people from having an open conversation about some things - maybe code speak would be Better. |
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actually, their new interpretation allows them to go after dedicated track cars. Their recent interpretation is what they are using to go after tuners of all kinds. As noted above, they can now go after any car/truck that has a vin. Its been happening mostly to diesel tuners, but they are acting like the MOB towards others too...Hitting small businesses with $500k fines, but allowing them to pay $100k if they pay now....MHD is based in Europe
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There was a guy in near my hometown who was repeatedly warned by the EPA to stop selling diesel runes which were not emissions compliant. After a couple of years of ignoring them he was convicted, sent to prison and fines.
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So only enforcing law which you happen to agree with. Interesting.
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It’s almost like their is nuance on issues. Just because the EPA says something, doesn’t make it correct or the best answer to the Situation. But I’m going to stop responding to you, because I can see that it’s not about the right answer, you’re just looking to be abrasive and difficult. |
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Slavery is a violation of property rights (i.e right to exist for ones own benefit).
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