Exactly my point also -- what is the purpose of being able to identify  
(or more appropriately: single out) those with mods?  I just put on  
some springs/shocks on my car, for racing.  Does it mean I need to  
publicly point this out?  Does it matter what type I put on?  They're  
actually from a sport-version of my car (and I did that on purpose, as  
autocrossing rules allow me to stay in stock class with these).  So  
now do I need to be publicly singled-out as having a modded car?  And  
how do I differ from those who bought the car with the sport option in  
the first place?  And why do my mods require me to be different from  
say someone with a stock CTS-V (556hp).  Really curious what's your  
motivation behind this.

I also don't generally get into these discussions, but it bugs me that  
ideas for rules like this are being thrown out with seemingly little  
thought.  And it reminds me of tickets being handed out for "having  
racing parts" on a car on the street.

-Neil.



Quoting Bob Blick <bobblick@ftml.net>:

>
> On Fri, 21 May 2010 12:15:37 -0500, cdenk said:
>> Racing modifications come in to classes of issues:
>> Safety: On the road, tires must meet DOT (Federal Department of
>> Transportation) specifications (could meet racing regulations also) would
>> be the more obvious one
>> Emissions: Exhaust systems, intake systems (carb or injection), and
>> others must meet the appropriate regulations. After market (racing)
>> equipment is available that meets the appropriate emmissions regualtions
>> and comes with a certificate stating that. California has stricter
>> regulations, and for vehicles registered there, must meet the
>> requirements.
>
> Understood, however, Peter suggested wanting special markings on the
> outside of the car. Why? And why single out cars with performance
> modifications? I have Porterfield brake pads, why would I need to warn
> other drivers, yet the car with worn-out brakes travels invisibly?
>
> This is kind of a dumb offshoot of a mostly obvious thread, I don't know
> why I am even bothering to participate, but I would like to hear from
> Peter what his thoughts were.
>
> Cheerful regards,
>
> Bob
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