Political Update

The wind has changed direction, yet it is still questionable as to how much it has changed and who has the most favorable wind.

Several people that proved a help to our hobby, have been elected and some re-elected to the House and Senate, with a couple asking for key positions on Committees we need to deal with. One of these was instrumental in helping us get the Custom Car plate as a House Rep. and is now in the Senate. Another had termed out but was elected again to the House and is a Hot Rod guy himself. However our new Governor is an unknown commodity as it pertains to our hobby.

I on the other hand have been named to the Motor Vehicle Advisory Board. This group of Automotive Professionals along with Law Enforcement, Secretary of States office and Legislators, are tasked in an advisory capacity with changes in rules, regulations and laws pertaining to Motor Vehicles including the upcoming changes to the Inspection Manual. Could prove to be fun.

Exhaust Sound Testing is a subject that some have already dealt with either in a proactive or reactive position. Reports have it that the testing procedure varies from place to place as does the fee. The fee is not regulated by the state, but the test is however a SAE Standard and must be adhered to in order to be accurate. The dba equipment must be at a 45 degree angle from the pipe and 20" away from the pipe and at least 8" from the ground. If the test was done differently it was done incorrectly.

If you need a place to get it tested I have a list of Inspection Stations that have certified technicians capable of performing the test.