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Indeed. Someone I know has had theirs stolen twice.. last month. I've just had a catloc (anti-theft) fitted last week, let's see what good it'll do. Glad we're moving to EVs and away from this nightmare.
Just drive a car with very low ground clearance. Problem solved?
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Indeed. Someone I know has had theirs stolen twice.. last month. I've just had a catloc (anti-theft) fitted last week, let's see what good it'll do. Glad we're moving to EVs and away from this nightmare.
i have a lifted truck but i'm cheap so i just wrapped a length of chain around the cat, secured with shitty padlocks i had laying around. doesn't actually have to be secure, just look like enough of a PITA to remove that the thief moves on.
One of the main reasons for their interest was the fact that this new catalytic converter used 30% less palladium than the next leading product.
The other was because of the looming fleet fuel efficiency requirements. If the total fleet fuel efficiency was below the target, the companies would get fined for emissions on a mpg basis. You could also earn additional revenue if your cars had better mileage than were necessary since credits were tradeable.
Other things that were considered included mileage improvements/savings that could potentially be used to differentiate between competitors since catalytic converts could also improve fuel efficiency.
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i have a lifted truck but i'm cheap so i just wrapped a length of chain around the cat, secured with shitty padlocks i had laying around. doesn't actually have to be secure, just look like enough of a PITA to remove that the thief moves on.
I cut mine out of my trucks and put a straight pipe in. Sold them myself. Only able to do that in a state that doesn't regulate citizens to poverty.
I consulted for an automobile manufacturer that was looking to acquire a new catalytic converter start-up. One of the main reasons for their interest was the fact that this new catalytic converter used 30% less palladium than the next leading product. The other was because of the looming fleet fuel efficiency requirements. If the total fleet fuel efficiency was below the target, the companies would get fined for emis…
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I cut mine out of my trucks and put a straight pipe in. Sold them myself. Only able to do that in a state that doesn't regulate citizens to poverty.
it is good practice to keep emissions equipment in place. this way you can avoid paying to replace your cats if you have to move to a state that tests/inspects. it also reduces the amount of air and noise pollution that people in your community experience.
If I need to replace them, I know where I can buy them used. Plus, I don't have to replace them if someone else removes them unasked.
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i have a lifted truck but i'm cheap so i just wrapped a length of chain around the cat, secured with shitty padlocks i had laying around. doesn't actually have to be secure, just look like enough of a PITA to remove that the thief moves on.
I cut mine out of my trucks and put a straight pipe in. Sold them myself. Only able to do that in a state that doesn't regulate citizens to poverty.
Context: I did this, and it was stupid as hell. I could smell and taste my exhaust at stop lights.
This would explain the recent increase in catalytic converter thefts https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49767195
Why? Because it's cheaper and there's no proper testing/regulation. It's sad.
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i have a lifted truck but i'm cheap so i just wrapped a length of chain around the cat, secured with shitty padlocks i had laying around. doesn't actually have to be secure, just look like enough of a PITA to remove that the thief moves on.
I cut mine out of my trucks and put a straight pipe in. Sold them myself. Only able to do that in a state that doesn't regulate citizens to poverty.
Which state is that, out of curiosity? I'm going to feel just a little better if I can support changing those regulations someday, knowing how callously some people treat negative externalities
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i have a lifted truck but i'm cheap so i just wrapped a length of chain around the cat, secured with shitty padlocks i had laying around. doesn't actually have to be secure, just look like enough of a PITA to remove that the thief moves on.
I cut mine out of my trucks and put a straight pipe in. Sold them myself. Only able to do that in a state that doesn't regulate citizens to poverty.