2nd gen GS300. NorCal and State Referee?
10-26-10, 10:02 AM
#1
2nd gen GS300. NorCal and State Referee?
Hi guys, I'm in the process of moving back to Northern California and would like to get some inputs from you guys in regards to the State Referee.
I used to live there about six years ago and went through a few rounds with the State Referee before with my old cars. Back then if you're appeared to be modified then they would just send you to the ref, especially if you drive any type of imports. I've been away for a quite a few years so I don't know how bad it is over there right now.
Do any of you guys driving modded 2nd generation GS ever get pulled over, had your hood popped and sent to the State Referee?
For what its worth, I'm going to try and keep all my mods as subtle as possible aesthetically since I really don't want them getting on my case.
Thank you all for your inputs
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I used to live there about six years ago and went through a few rounds with the State Referee before with my old cars. Back then if you're appeared to be modified then they would just send you to the ref, especially if you drive any type of imports. I've been away for a quite a few years so I don't know how bad it is over there right now.
Do any of you guys driving modded 2nd generation GS ever get pulled over, had your hood popped and sent to the State Referee?
For what its worth, I'm going to try and keep all my mods as subtle as possible aesthetically since I really don't want them getting on my case.
Thank you all for your inputs
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10-26-10, 10:25 AM
#2
ONLY UV gets pulled over and get's his hood popped.. He's got one of those looks that EVERY Officer has profiled as a trouble maker LOL.
Seriously, do a search for UV he has a good story.
Other than that the GS crew and myself have been cruising the entire Bay Area for 9+ years now and I have heard of no instances where someone got their hood popped during a citation.
The only concerns would be exiting out of big car meets like HIN, plus a "certain" officer in Fremont, with a rep for citing modded cars.
UPDATE: Here's the link for UV's thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nor...s-trouble.html
Seriously, do a search for UV he has a good story.
Other than that the GS crew and myself have been cruising the entire Bay Area for 9+ years now and I have heard of no instances where someone got their hood popped during a citation.
The only concerns would be exiting out of big car meets like HIN, plus a "certain" officer in Fremont, with a rep for citing modded cars.
UPDATE: Here's the link for UV's thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nor...s-trouble.html
10-26-10, 11:39 AM
#5
Don't forget any type of blue light that can be seen from outside of your car on public street is a no-no. They'll hit you with "impersonating an officer" fine. That includes blue LED lights inside your car that can be seen from the outside. I learned this from HyperMKIV 
I would also avoid blue LED interior just in case.
That's more the reason why I chose yellow fog overlay than the optic blue one. You are allowed to have one set yellow lights at or below the headlights. This is legal under the DMV motor code as an auxillary light. BUT should not be used as yellow headlights because the key term here is "auxillary".
I would also avoid blue LED interior just in case.
That's more the reason why I chose yellow fog overlay than the optic blue one. You are allowed to have one set yellow lights at or below the headlights. This is legal under the DMV motor code as an auxillary light. BUT should not be used as yellow headlights because the key term here is "auxillary".
10-26-10, 01:07 PM
#6
Don't forget any type of blue light that can be seen from outside of your car on public street is a no-no. They'll hit you with "impersonating an officer" fine. That includes blue LED lights inside your car that can be seen from the outside. I learned this from HyperMKIV
I would also avoid blue LED interior just in case.
That's more the reason why I chose yellow fog overlay than the optic blue one. You are allowed to have one set yellow lights at or below the headlights. This is legal under the DMV motor code as an auxillary light. BUT should not be used as yellow headlights because the key term here is "auxillary".
I would also avoid blue LED interior just in case.
That's more the reason why I chose yellow fog overlay than the optic blue one. You are allowed to have one set yellow lights at or below the headlights. This is legal under the DMV motor code as an auxillary light. BUT should not be used as yellow headlights because the key term here is "auxillary".
I'm more concerned with them popping my hood and finding engine mods as I don't ever want go to court or deal with the state referee again.
Thank you for the advice
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11-07-10, 10:38 PM
#7
Lexus doesn't qualify as a possible "street racing" car according to cops. . . The most they see us with is possible tint or ride height violations. . . Till this I have yet to get my hood pop
