Dropped Exhaust!

[LewyMan]

On my way to work yesterday morning, the exhaust note seemed to be louder than normal, so I turned off the stereo, and it sounded cool! I checked it later that day, and the joint between the tailpipe and rear muffler behind the axle had completely snapped off!

I'm rapt, finally have a decent note and some mad bubbling on the over-run, all for zilch! :D

Now, as far as I know, it is illegal to have an exhaust system which ends in front of the rear axle, so this should be legal, right?

It isn't very loud, I'm 95% sure it's below legal dB limit....

Edited November 21, 2007 by LewyMan

[irokin]

Now, as far as I know, it is illegal to have an exhaust system which ends in front of the rear axle, so this should be legal, right?

 

In Queensland its illegal.

The exhaust outlet must extend at least 40mm beyond

the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor

pan that is not continuously welded or permanently

sealed which could permit direct access of exhaust

gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond

the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan.

 

Just go to an exhaust shop and get them to weld on a straight bit of pipe. I'll cost maybe $20...

[aidaniel[RL]]

don't fix it lol ... if it sound cool and its not obvious from behind the car leave it

[anastasios]

you might be losing power though

[tojo2]

The reason the exhaust gasses should come out that far back is to prevent them from coming into the car, causing you to fall asleep ,and becoming... well kind of dangerous in traffic :D

[Rolla__Boy]

I'm pretty sure in ACT, the exhaust has to actually exit the underside of the car, and has to be at least a foot further back than the back door.

[Taz_Rx]

Its the same deal with side pipes. The must be at least 50cm IIRC, "...behind the rear most, opening window."

[driftn70]

in ACT the exhaust must exit from the bodywork.

 

so it has to go all the way to the back. can't dump at the diff.

 

a side exhaust must exit no further in thean the sill and be a certain distance back from the furthest

back opening door/window.

[Clapped out]

Pppppffffftttttt! if you get pulled over the fine will probably cost the amount of a new exhaust, ................shit, just buy a new exhaust buddy!

[LewyMan]

^^ True, but would that entail points as well? I've only 2 left :hmm:

 

I would like to leave it as is, because the tailpipe is still hanging there.

Just this arvo comin home, a copper was following me for a bit, as usual I packed my dacks,

but he just swerved around me, no indicator, no flashy lights, speeding.... :D

Still, I'm glad he didn't take an interest in me.

Of course I backed off my normal driving style to reduce noise, because it is loudest at 2-2.5 grand.

 

Would a straight or enlarged pipe still keep the same sound as it is? I'm not gonna buy a cannon

or anything ridiculous like that. I want to spend as little as possible, if not, nothing.

[Clapped out]

but would that entail points as well...........

 

Certainly would, defective vehicle fines do!

[LewyMan]

Ohhh shit *bites nails nervously*

 

So i spose going on a cruise with CruisingBrisbane tonight could jeopardise my current points? (although there's no way the rolla is roadworthy anyway)

Edited November 22, 2007 by LewyMan

[Clapped out]

although there's no way the rolla is roadworthy anyway...........

 

Personally i wouldnt be driving the car if its not ligit, not having a go at you mate although i have to say your licence is your life! without it your stuffed! lol! I could only suggest to maybe start fixing whats wrong?

Edited November 24, 2007 by phatke30