Side Pipes in CT

ZOERA-SC7XX · #1 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 04:45 PM

ERA has their own heat shields...maybe they will let you borrow them for the day (after all, you spent a great deal of money there). Ask. Also, don't bet on passing the first time, and if you do, you may not have enough time to go through the registration process inside. You also have to have your insurance man CHANGE the ID number AFTER the inspector assigns it and affixes it to your car. If he's at his office, he can fax a copy to DMV...they won't register it without the new number on the insurance id card/paper. Good luck.

Don · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 06:01 PM

MAGS427:

My personal experience is dated on the procedural steps at Wethersfield , but the items below may be of assistance

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a...NavCtr=|#30236

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/LIB/dmv/20/29/R-157.pdf

As far as I know, these are the current versions. Having the paperwork complete and presentable along with knowledge of the above will enhance the success of the inspection procedures.

Technically, there are CT regulations regarding the noise measurement, both at idle and moving, measured from a distance at a specific speed in high gear.

If there are any obstacles in your inspection, might be of assistance to others if you would mention.

GOOD LUCK !!

strictlypersonl · #3 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX

ERA has their own heat shields...maybe they will let you borrow them for the day (after all, you spent a great deal of money there). ...

Yes. Definitely give Peter a call. We also have ways to reduce the DB level for inspection. I wouldn't count on getting an inspector that doesn't use the sound meter (if he exists at all).

Don · #4 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 06:38 PM

FYI...........these may or may not be current:

" Per Sec. 14-80a-1a through 14-80a-10a of the DMV Regulations for "Glass Pack Mufflers" it is based on the loudness of the vehicle measured in accordance with the DMV Regulation. The loudness is affected not only by the mufflers utilized, but also by any engine modifications. There can be two different vehicles with the same exhaust system, however, they may have different engine modifications. One of the vehicles will pass the noise level measurement test and the other vehicle may not. "

CT DMV Section 14-80a-4a , Allowable Noise Levels since Jan 1, 1979. The maximum dB for a stationary test is 72 dB for soft site( grass ) and 74 dB for hard site ( pavement ). Section 14-80a-9a mentions the distance for measuring the dB. The baseline is 48 feet or more but less than 58ft. An adjustment to the dB reading is made up or down for readings either closer or farther away than the baseline range. The max reading is 81 dB for a hard site, highway operation above 35MPH, using the 48 to 58 ft baseline for measuring.

MAGS427 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-13-2009, 08:33 AM

Thanks to all for the advice I will give Peter a call. Zo good point on trying to register the same day forgot they close i believe at 3:00.

MAGS427 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 07:23 AM

Hi All

I'VE PASSED! First shot very exited here are the details:

Got on line yesterday @ 11:00 am made it to the front of the line @ 2:00. Less than 15 cars/trailers etc in front of me.

No mention of my pipes being to loud, for those that were following the thread I was concerned with my pipes being to loud and whether or not I needed heat sheilds. Thanks to all of your advice I bought a set of heat shields and decided to take may chances with the stock ERA side pipes for the loudness.

One small glitch that would have been disaster and it wasn't with the car but the paper work. I bought my Tremec trans from ERA and it was listed on my ERA invoice as "Tremec transmission, $xxxx.xx". The inspector working on the paperwork not the one who checked out my car, was not happy with it because it "looked more like a quote" rather than an actual receipt and it did not have the tran serial number.

Thankfully they were nice enough to accept a fax, I called ERA they faxed over what i needed. We win!

Mind you, the only proof for my rear end was a receipt from a salvage yard stating, "Used rear 87 XJ6" inspector said thats all they need for used parts, no detail, no serial number, nothing go figure. I think the guy who inspected the car would have let me go on the paperwork???

They were very familiar with the car, and noted that they go way back with the guys at ERA coming down to get cars inspected for their custumers. I am sure it's the same story with other CT manufacturers.

Next step registration.

Thanks to all.

Frank