View Poll Results: Is your N2O tank visible?

Yes, I've place mine where everyone can see it.

39.06%

No, I want to hide it to avoid any problems.

60.94%

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Jul 22, 2003 | 11:37 AM

#31

Wild1

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From: Orange Kounty, Kalifornia

Update...

I contacted Irvine PD once again regarding the issue of a CARB EO#. Also, I requested a Vehicle Code Violation Number if equipped in a street vehicle. Here is the email response.

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An NOS part may have a CARB EO#, but that does not mean it is legal to put on a vehicle. According to CARB, there ar no imported or certified exemptions on NOS parts.

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Some NOS parts are application specific and can be used only in certain vehicles i.e. corvette, mustang, vipers, camaros, continentals, and certain chevy truck models. They are absolutely illegal in all other vehicles and violators are subject to citation under California Vehicle Code section 27156.

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Hopefully this helps. Any further detailed questions you have reference this subject should be directed to CARB since they are the ultimate experts.

Still no response with any Vehicle Code Violation Number. I suppose they tack it onto an emission ticket or exhibition of speed ticket. If it is this tough for them to site a Code Violation, I'm not sure if the traffic officer on the street knows what is legal and what is not.

What is encouraging is that he DID list Camaros as an application so we don't have much to worry about if we have that sticker. Anyone have one?

What is discouraging is that the put Camaros in the same sentence as a Continental and behind mustangs...

Jul 22, 2003 | 02:31 PM

#32

MydnightMyst

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From: Ohio

All I can say to that is I will continue to thank the heavens EVERY day that I live in boring old Ohio. At least until the laws get as stupid as out there..
I think it's rediculous to make it legal for only certain cars to be allowed to have it. Especially ones already too fast for some people who are too young to have them yet do. But I agree that it is good for responsible people (who take their cars to the TRACK) to be allowed to have their nitrous in the Camaro.
However, the person that answered you should have been aware that it is NITROUS. NOS is a brand. A brand of nitrous AND car parts... Just referring to it as NOS has always been a pet peeve of mine..

Jul 22, 2003 | 03:31 PM

#33

Wild1

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From: Orange Kounty, Kalifornia

I understand about NOS vs. N2O... but this was a direct email quote from a police officer in Irvine. That kinda shows you the amount of knowledge this law enforcement officer knows about the topic...

Unfortunately, you don't have to think to enforce. Just follow what is written. Not knocking law enforcement, but it seems that all data should be gathered before making a judgement or stating that it is illegal... especially without a Vehicle Code Violation number.

Jul 22, 2003 | 08:21 PM

#34

SDAKOVIC

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From: Osceola,Wi.

on the hump

Jul 24, 2003 | 01:29 PM

#35

mtxpert

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From: Phoenix, AZ USA

Since I have an Impala I have a lot more room but still decided to hide it by cutting out a 1/3 of a 275/40-17 tire and hiding the bottles inside the tires with the cut portion towards the back seat.

It's stealthy up front too....

http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid.../trunkfull.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid.../trunkleft.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...trunkright.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...e/2bottles.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...2bottles-2.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...tle/valves.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hiddennitrous.jpg

Mike

Jul 24, 2003 | 02:41 PM

#36

Wild1

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From: Orange Kounty, Kalifornia

Great idea!!! Looks very clean!

Jul 24, 2003 | 08:52 PM

#37

Fuels94TA

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From: Cheney, Wa.

Looks good, nice clean and clever install.

Vinny

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Originally posted by mtxpert
Since I have an Impala I have a lot more room but still decided to hide it by cutting out a 1/3 of a 275/40-17 tire and hiding the bottles inside the tires with the cut portion towards the back seat.

It's stealthy up front too....

http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid.../trunkfull.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid.../trunkleft.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...trunkright.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...e/2bottles.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...2bottles-2.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hid...tle/valves.jpg
http://www.azsupersport.com/pics/hiddennitrous.jpg

Mike

Jul 26, 2003 | 10:54 PM

#38

Edster

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Joined: May 2003

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From: Gary, Indiana

It's pretty much in the open. The Back seat when folded down. Want to hide it. Tired of the Nitrous comments at drive thru windows. As for the Law. I don't live where you live. I think the only certain cars can run nitrous. Is a Statement of crap But... As for the dummy line i'd might but that. But If I was to stop you here I'd have you crack the bottle. Too see if you were making me boboo the fool.

Jul 27, 2003 | 08:03 PM

#39

Geezer powered

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From: usa

Mike you jackass I love it

And I give you the badass car stamp of approval.

Aug 2, 2003 | 08:15 PM

#40

my96z

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Posts: 362

From: Lampasas, Tx

Outta sight, outta mind

I hate to hide such a pretty black bottle though....

Jeff

Last edited by my96z; Aug 2, 2003 at 08:19 PM.

Aug 4, 2003 | 10:43 AM

#41

FirehawkNS

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From: Charlotte, NC, USA

I also have mine in the spare tire well. Mainly because it was the best place for it. Didn't think it would be a good idea to have it in the open if I got pulled for speeding. But it is ashame to hide such a nice bottle!!!

http://venomoussvt.com/pewterz28/ima...s_install2.jpg