i live in Iowa and could care less, what goes on in LA.![]()
That means you do care, at least a little.
i live in Iowa and could care less, what goes on in LA.![]()
Ha! I know a few people who work for Southern Diesel and have bought trucks from there.
It's pretty crappy that they get in big trouble for making the trucks more reliable and get better fuel economy.
Unfortunately, they do cater to the type of person who puts their truck on a diet so it's reliable ... they cater to the type of person who lifts only the front and puts a smoke tune on.
I think it is absolutely awful how terrible these modern emissions nightmare diesels are. They simply do not work and are not viable.
I know there are tons of these trucks out there without an issue, but from my own experience with them in my circle, it seems to be you either get one that is fine and the emission system does its thing, or the truck sees the inside of a shop more than it does the road, not really anything in between.We've had our modern Diesel truck with all the current emissions systems intact, for almost 7 years now. No issues, emissions or otherwise.
But you are hurting someone, someone who has to breathe the air that you may be polluting, someone who has to put up with excessive noise from some modifications, someone who has to put up with glare from your headlights on lifted and modified vehicles, etc.I'm a fan of once you buy and own it, do as you please if not hurting someone.
And I'm not a fan of the "coal rolling" group either. Some of them get carried away and are really obnoxious.
I cannot wait until emission laws make this not a thing.I'm a fan of once you buy and own it, do as you please if not hurting someone.
And I'm not a fan of the "coal rolling" group either. Some of them get carried away and are really obnoxious.
They do work... But they need to used like a diesel should. If you're just putting around to the grocery store 360 days a year, you're probably going to have issues eventually.
It's already on the books here, but enforcement is nonexistent.I cannot wait until emission laws make this not a thing.
Yep. Enforcement is done at the state level and diesels can be exempt or the inspection is unable to detect a tune.It's already on the books here, but enforcement is nonexistent.
No. It’s pretty clear the Biden era EPA’s intent is/was to stop modification of all EPA certified vehicles even if used off-road only, no emissions controlled car could be turned into a race car. I’m sure the thought is it’s easy to install off-road devices on registered vehicles. Most “off-road use only” marked parts are used on registered cars. Meanwhile I’m pretty sure boats and airplanes get overlooked without harassment.You can. You just can’t have it registered to drive on public roads. If you want to take it off-roading, to the track, or on your own private property, then I’m sure there won’t be a problem. There are plenty of vehicles in the US which cannot pass safety or emissions - they just aren’t allowed on public roads.
I like lawless frontiers. I am a rebel and I will never ever be any good.Because you still have to abide by the rules and laws of the society in which you reside. Period. Move to a lawless frontier somewhere if you want to just do whatever.
Because it pollutes the air the rest of us breath........If you own the vehicle, why can't I modify it how I want?
Any vehicle sold today can be converted to "off road use" but not too many people can afford that so they cry about it.No. It’s pretty clear the Biden era EPA’s intent is/was to stop modification of all EPA certified vehicles even if used off-road only, no emissions controlled car could be turned into a race car. I’m sure the thought is it’s easy to install off-road devices on registered vehicles. Most “off-road use only” marked parts are used on registered cars. Meanwhile I’m pretty sure boats and airplanes get overlooked without harassment.
Well then, lets see what you own that I can tell you what you can do or not do with it. Do you own small two stroke or even 4 stroke engine lawn equipment? Let's ban those. Do you own any vehicle larger than a 4 cylinder? Let's ban that. Do you own power sport equipment, maybe a boat with a motor? Nuts to that, learn to row. How about your homes thermostat? No warmer than 62, no colder than 79. Maybe salt on your sidewalk so nobody slips in winter, too bad, pollutes the waterways. You see where I am going with this? I don't even own a diesel and think the rolling coal people are nuts, but I'm not going to get this holier than thou opinion.Because it pollutes the air the rest of us breath........
You got your answer you knew was coming.....
It’s a reference to Jerry Lewis’ Muscular Distrophy Telethon, they called the young patients “Jerry’s Kids”. Not accurate because the kids were not mentally challenged, just physically.Can you explain what is a Jerry kid? My uncle used to say it when I was growing up but never told me the meaning![]()
Diesel soot IS a carcinogen, and not a good thing to be breathing any more than necessary. But, playing devil’s advocate here-I haven’t seen ANY pollution controls on railroad locomotives, nor on diesel tugboats. Guess they just have better lobbyists…Because it pollutes the air the rest of us breath........
You got your answer you knew was coming.....