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And yeah @bicycleagent003, simple is new here. I have ignored him already due to this thread, but just looked at his post history and see that he is a very new 80 owner. Worth trying to save, hopefully.
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I have used the Magnaflow Y-Pipe w/ Cat and the Magnaflow 2nd Cat as well as a Bosal muffler with the factory tailpipe and resonator.@MrMikeyG, based on @zapatius and @BadReligion's suggestions, I think I may reconsider the Magnaflow/Bosal option. I could perhaps retain the upper portion of my factory Y-pipe and weld in a single Magnaflow cat, or just go with a new Magnaflow Y-pipe and single cat -- it seems the single cat option works well for most people. I too am really bummed about the USAA experience. I think they decided to compete with the big insurance companies with lots of advertising and cheaper rates.
This sounds pretty ignorant. Insurance companies are in a business to make money and they do that by trying to pay out as little as possible.Did you type that with a straight face? Because that is hilarious and contradictory. Pre-incident would suggest a used part which they don't do for exhausts. If an aftermarket part exists insurance will use that before factory. Don't like it then take it up with that multi billion dollar industry. Call the manager of USAA lol
No way I could work in an industry where I had to deal with the public. I would tell so many people to take their "i am the most important person in the world" mentality and find another company to be insured by. When I deal with insurance and I get a quote I usually have no comment as estimators do this work everyday all day and outside of a few mistakes are pretty darn good at getting me maximum benefit for an incident. Just cut me a check and I'll DIY and pocket the change. I wouldn't even go to insurance for a Cat as it is under $500 at a muffler shop and I can get a cage installed while I am there. It is so bad in Oregon they had to pass a law to stop the nonsense of businesses buying these obviously stolen goods from meth heads.
Well, that's the thing. I know California used to acknowledge "federal" vehicles and I THINK smog stations held them to a different standard but I don't know. Like I said, I have a federal 4Runner but it was registered here in California way before a "serial number", "stamp", or "CARB numbers" existed on Catalytic Converters. I think you're right, though. If it's clearly an aftermarket catalytic converter that has a serial number on it that isn't California compliant, they're gonna ding you for it.@BILT4ME Thank you for the info about the Magnaflow/Bosal -- I am leaning more that route after hearing that they may have fixed that quality issue a few years ago.
@MaK92 4RnR, I thought you could register a non-California compliant car there as long as it was equipped with its factory emissions devices and over a certain age. Otherwise a huge portion of people moving to the state would have problems registering the cars they bring with them, right? As you pointed out though, if I have a clearly modified (non-factory) device installed on my car that is not CARB compliant, they are likely to make me change it.
Those are interesting but you could cut them off pretty easy with some bolt cutters. Not saying they wouldn't help deter people. I like the razor wire touch on that last one...until I go to crawl under the truck for maintenance...Cable security cages seem to work well:
From the City of Garden Grove website:
Security devices are available that attach to the converter, making it harder to steal. Having the converter welded in place also makes it more difficult to remove. If you have a security system on your car, calibrate it so vibration sets it off. This ensures the alarm activates if a thief tries to saw off the converter. Video surveillance around your garage or driveway is also useful if you have the budget for it. Engrave your VIN number onto your catalytic converter to make it easier to identify in case it does get stolen.
Another nice looking one, I don't know who makes these:
And here's one that practically speaks the meth-heads own language:
(Sorry for posting this through edits. I'm on mobile and when I pressed 'insert' on the image, it submitted the post!)
Just like all the other cool rare vehicles I've owned....it's just a car. I use it, fix it, and sell it just like the rest.And yeah @bicycleagent003, simple is new here. I have ignored him already due to this thread, but just looked at his post history and see that he is a very new 80 owner. Worth trying to save, hopefully.
Everything I've read and seen online indicates that their tool of choice is a battery powered reciprocating saw. Those have a hard time cutting the cables because they bounce around.Those are interesting but you could cut them off pretty easy with some bolt cutters. Not saying they wouldn't help deter people. I like the razor wire touch on that last one...until I go to crawl under the truck for maintenance...
Ignorant huh? Funny I remember getting $10k for hail damage on a car, pocketed it, and sold the car 6 years later and the buyer couldn't tell it even had hail damage but still gave me over asking price. $10k paid for a lot of laundry detergentThis sounds pretty ignorant. Insurance companies are in a business to make money and they do that by trying to pay out as little as possible.
If you just take whatever deal an insurance company offers with no comment than you are letting them take you to the cleaners.
State farm wanted to give me $2,800.00 for my totaled 91. A month later they gave me a check for $10,200.00
Make sure you ask for the difference in actual cost of premium for $1000 deductible and compare it to a $0 deductible. You may be surprised at the small difference.@SmokingRocks , I like the idea of an agent who operates locally, but doesn't it seem like it would cost more to have a dedicated agent? I will almost surely be shopping for a new insurance company after this and I will reach out to some local agents to see what they come up with.
As to the cost though, I think my two vehicle policy for my wife and I only cost around $475 every six months. This is for a newer Honda Odyssey and the LX450 with full coverage and $1000 deductibles. I'm not sure how much more there really is to save, although switching to Geico now would save me about $50 every six months.
I’m paying for 3 cars through GEICO. Two land cruisers and a beater. Both cruisers have comprehensive and collision with $250 deductibles. I pay $340 every 6 months.@SmokingRocks , I like the idea of an agent who operates locally, but doesn't it seem like it would cost more to have a dedicated agent? I will almost surely be shopping for a new insurance company after this and I will reach out to some local agents to see what they come up with.
As to the cost though, I think my two vehicle policy for my wife and I only cost around $475 every six months. This is for a newer Honda Odyssey and the LX450 with full coverage and $1000 deductibles. I'm not sure how much more there really is to save, although switching to Geico now would save me about $50 every six months.