sunsetz28
08-11-2004, 02:04 PM
Interesting article.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2104755/?GT1=4529
http://slate.msn.com/id/2104755/?GT1=4529
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Keith
08-12-2004, 01:07 AM
"The heavier the vehicle, the more it chews up the roads, endangers pedestrians and smaller vehicles, and makes noise."
Whoever knew there was a direct correlation to noise and weight. :eyes:
Whoever knew there was a direct correlation to noise and weight. :eyes:
bullet3z
08-12-2004, 01:18 AM
This is why I could never live in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia. Those freaks out law everything out there. Just ask the 2 stroke dirt bike guys, that is if you can find any left. :guns:
BizZzatch350
08-12-2004, 01:20 AM
That law is homo to the max!
granitemonkey
08-12-2004, 02:00 AM
:supergay: :supergay:
Keith
08-12-2004, 03:22 AM
This is why I could never live in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia. Those freaks out law everything out there. Just ask the 2 stroke dirt bike guys, that is if you can find any left. :guns:
I'm running my 1999 KTM 250 all I can in this state. Green Sticker and all!
I'm running my 1999 KTM 250 all I can in this state. Green Sticker and all!
frey51
08-12-2004, 05:06 AM
Um I think that yall are reading this wrong. What the article is saying is that they have inadvertantly outlawed suvs on certain roads. The 6k pound limit was intended for large industrial trucks, not suvs.
"But local officials either don't realize they've banned big SUVs, or they're hoping no one will make a stink."
In other words I think this law was meant for tractor trailors, big ass work trucks, busses, large campers, that kind of stuff.
Fry
"But local officials either don't realize they've banned big SUVs, or they're hoping no one will make a stink."
In other words I think this law was meant for tractor trailors, big ass work trucks, busses, large campers, that kind of stuff.
Fry
Shinkaze
08-12-2004, 08:19 AM
THANK YOU!!!! At last I found an article I can use to convince my Fiancee that we need a CTS-V instead of a Lexus SUV!!!! You just made my year!! :D
sunsetz28
08-12-2004, 10:12 AM
Um I think that yall are reading this wrong. What the article is saying is that they have inadvertantly outlawed suvs on certain roads. The 6k pound limit was intended for large industrial trucks, not suvs.
"But local officials either don't realize they've banned big SUVs, or they're hoping no one will make a stink."
In other words I think this law was meant for tractor trailors, big ass work trucks, busses, large campers, that kind of stuff.
Fry
Exactly! By the way, I agree with the author, except on the noise/ weight coralation, even though CA is a somewhat stupid state when it comes to most laws.
Shinkaze: Anything I can do to help.:)
"But local officials either don't realize they've banned big SUVs, or they're hoping no one will make a stink."
In other words I think this law was meant for tractor trailors, big ass work trucks, busses, large campers, that kind of stuff.
Fry
Exactly! By the way, I agree with the author, except on the noise/ weight coralation, even though CA is a somewhat stupid state when it comes to most laws.
Shinkaze: Anything I can do to help.:)
Gev
08-12-2004, 09:53 PM
California owns. My Governator can beat the snot out of your governor.
Iv_z28
08-13-2004, 01:24 AM
California owns. My Governator can beat the snot out of your governor.
:jest:
:jest:
Ferocity02
08-13-2004, 02:56 AM
Very few SUV's are over 3 tons...
Zero_FactiX
08-13-2004, 12:22 PM
If an SUV is over 3tons then i deffinetly don't want it running around on my streets.
Colonel
08-13-2004, 01:08 PM
If an SUV is over 3tons then i deffinetly don't want it running around on my streets.
So you don't want any of these on "your" streets?
"Here's just a sampling: The Chevy Suburban (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1015219/Action/StandardFeatures) and Tahoe (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014885/Action/StandardFeatures), the Range Rover (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014488/Action/StandardFeatures), the GMC Yukon (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1015497/Action/StandardFeatures), the Toyota Land Cruiser (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014188/Action/StandardFeatures) and Sequoia (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014170/Action/StandardFeatures), the Lincoln Navigator (http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/spec_engines.aspx?modelid=10793&trimid=-1&src=vip), the Mercedes M Class (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014827/Action/StandardFeatures), the Porsche Cayenne S (http://www.automotive.com/porsche/11/cayenne/), and the Dodge Ram 1500 (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1013258/Action/StandardFeatures) pickup (with optional Hemi (http://slate.msn.com/id/2103905/)). What about the Hummer (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1013707/Action/StandardFeatures), you ask? Hasta la vista, baby!"
Why? :confused:
So you don't want any of these on "your" streets?
"Here's just a sampling: The Chevy Suburban (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1015219/Action/StandardFeatures) and Tahoe (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014885/Action/StandardFeatures), the Range Rover (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014488/Action/StandardFeatures), the GMC Yukon (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1015497/Action/StandardFeatures), the Toyota Land Cruiser (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014188/Action/StandardFeatures) and Sequoia (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014170/Action/StandardFeatures), the Lincoln Navigator (http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/spec_engines.aspx?modelid=10793&trimid=-1&src=vip), the Mercedes M Class (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1014827/Action/StandardFeatures), the Porsche Cayenne S (http://www.automotive.com/porsche/11/cayenne/), and the Dodge Ram 1500 (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1013258/Action/StandardFeatures) pickup (with optional Hemi (http://slate.msn.com/id/2103905/)). What about the Hummer (http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1013707/Action/StandardFeatures), you ask? Hasta la vista, baby!"
Why? :confused:
WEASEL
08-13-2004, 03:14 PM
I can vouche that the Ram 1500 is wrong. It's more like 5350 lbs. I realize that wasn't your point but I just felt like typing. :jest: Don't forget all of Ferds big trucks like the EXCURSION or practically any of their 250 and up trucks. BiiiIIIIIGGG!!!
I wish the Ram DID tip the 6000lb mark. I could take some big write-offs. :nod:
EDIT: Those are gross weights, not curb weights. I didn't think some of those tipped 6000lbs
I wish the Ram DID tip the 6000lb mark. I could take some big write-offs. :nod:
EDIT: Those are gross weights, not curb weights. I didn't think some of those tipped 6000lbs