07-22-2021, 07:36 PM | #1 |
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AA Catted Downpipe
I need some help. There is a ton of misinformation on the web and I can't determine whether the AA catted downpipe for an m340i is legal. I get it's an EPA approved cat and will pass emissions, but is it legal? Particularly in VA. Thanks for the help.
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Not sure what you mean about "legal" in terms of a mod on your car. Like, are you asking if you'd be breaking a law by having it?
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Gotcha. I don't know of any state that says it's illegal to modify your car, other than meeting your state inspection requirements. But you're not going to court if your car fails inspection.
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If the item does not throw a check engine light and passes emission + your state does not require any additional certification (like CA does with CARB) , the item should be legal. Again, im not an expert on emission laws in your state, this is my opinion, not a legal advice.
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My understanding for alot of places, is that u are allowed to replace parts including emissions pieces with aftermarket parts if it functions the same or is the same quality, if the manufacturer won't provide a replacement.
So basically if ur under warranty, bmw will replace the downpipe if it fails, so there really isn't a valid reason to replace a working emissions part, unless u want to void ur warranty and then claim the cat failed lol. |
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