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Originally Posted by Traum
As far as exhaust is concerned, the operative word here is "OEM or equivalent" -- it needs to be comparable to the OEM setup, and I would argue that since manufacturers often offer OEM performance exhaust options, aftermarket solutions only need to be comparable to those to meet the "OEM or equivalent" definition.
The "aftermarket coilover would fail" thing is ludicrous. There is absolutely nothing in the CVSE manual to suggest that aftermarket coilovers would fail. The common "coilover" suspension that we refer to is really nothing more than a coil spring suspension with height adjustibility. The passing criteria does include a clause that says the springs cannot be "sagged so as to lower vehicle more than 38 mm (1 1/2 in.) from manufacturer’s specifiedheight". As long as the lowered amount does not exceed that, it should pass inspection.
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I agree, it does seem ludicrous, and even ridiculous to fail a car for running coilovers, in most cases these suspension parts are an ungrade from the OEM, and considered "heavy duty". In other words better than stock. Ride height is also a consideration, and I can understand ridiculous camber, poke, or extremely low stance. Though most of those guys and gals serious about stance seem to run bags.
Again seems like a colossal waste of everyone's time and money, and not really the true intentions of CVSE regs, which I would think intonates more towards unsafe vehicles, or vehicles in disrepair.
What a crazy mixed up city we live in...