Advice on mods on my Z? Moving to Renton/Seattle soon

jooonnn · 03-01-2015, 04:47 PM

Hey guys i plan to move to renton washington in the next few months. Im reading a lot of horror stories about mods as i have a 2013 nismo.

How strictly enforced is the exhaust law there still?

Do any of you guys have cold start complaints for neighbors?

It also notes how 2009+ cars do not need emissions tests as long as your car has a california approved stamp under the hood.

I know this is probably a dumb question as washington requires front plates. Do i have to register my cars in washington if i still have them registered to my parents house in south carolina?

Any other advice at all on anything and everything would be greatly appreciated!

Vaibe · 03-06-2015, 03:18 AM

Here's some of my experiences so far,

I've got a 09 base w/ sport package, everything is stock besides Stillen Gen 3 and Stillen CBE. I've never received any complaints about my exhaust, but my neighbors are pretty chill. It does get really loud in the morning though.

I also have a few friends, some with WRX's, one with an Evo, another with a 240 and their exhausts are fairly loud, especially the Evo, and none of them have ever gotten into any trouble with police for their exhausts.

I'm also not sure about what you'll have to do with registration, but I've had my 370 for about 7 months now and have been driving it around pretty frequently with no front plate. The guy I bought it from had it like this for 3 years and said he's never had any problems with no front plate either.

Jet3010 · 03-07-2015, 09:03 AM

I've had pretty similar experiences here as Vaibe. I have FI exhaust and have never been stopped or heard a complaint. I've also driven without the front plate since I got it and never been stopped, but that will vary depending on the cops in your area. As for the registration I'm not sure, check with the DOL, they'll be able to tell you more.

Spec Jay · 03-14-2015, 09:08 AM

I'd say Western Washington is pretty relaxed for exhaust noise. Resonated Fast Intentions or HKS would be a good way to go.

03-01-2015, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
jooonnn Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 270 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Advice on mods on my Z? Moving to Renton/Seattle soon Hey guys i plan to move to renton washington in the next few months. Im reading a lot of horror stories about mods as i have a 2013 nismo. How strictly enforced is the exhaust law there still? Do any of you guys have cold start complaints for neighbors? It also notes how 2009+ cars do not need emissions tests as long as your car has a california approved stamp under the hood. I know this is probably a dumb question as washington requires front plates. Do i have to register my cars in washington if i still have them registered to my parents house in south carolina? Any other advice at all on anything and everything would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Try things once to see how it feels. Try things a second time to make sure you didn't like it

03-06-2015, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vaibe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 51 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Gray Rep Power: 10	Here's some of my experiences so far, I've got a 09 base w/ sport package, everything is stock besides Stillen Gen 3 and Stillen CBE. I've never received any complaints about my exhaust, but my neighbors are pretty chill. It does get really loud in the morning though. I also have a few friends, some with WRX's, one with an Evo, another with a 240 and their exhausts are fairly loud, especially the Evo, and none of them have ever gotten into any trouble with police for their exhausts. I'm also not sure about what you'll have to do with registration, but I've had my 370 for about 7 months now and have been driving it around pretty frequently with no front plate. The guy I bought it from had it like this for 3 years and said he's never had any problems with no front plate either. jooonnn likes this.

03-07-2015, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jet3010 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Snohomish County Posts: 17 Drives: '12 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	I've had pretty similar experiences here as Vaibe. I have FI exhaust and have never been stopped or heard a complaint. I've also driven without the front plate since I got it and never been stopped, but that will vary depending on the cops in your area. As for the registration I'm not sure, check with the DOL, they'll be able to tell you more. jooonnn likes this.

03-14-2015, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	I'd say Western Washington is pretty relaxed for exhaust noise. Resonated Fast Intentions or HKS would be a good way to go. jooonnn likes this. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

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