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I don't agree with his sentiment, but some people find it unfair that California basically requires every car sold in the US to come with a $1000 part to control pollution. The argument is that California regulations shouldn't set the price of cars in Mississippi.
I can’t believe people are stupid enough to think california regulations set the price of cars in other states, because they literally don’t.
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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.
One solution: Less government meddling, make cats not mandatory
Second solution: More government meddling, i.e. actually do something about the thefts
It absolutely blows my mind that people out there think #1 is the better solution
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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.
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How exactly does cutting the catalytic converter out of your truck keep you out of poverty?
I don't agree with his sentiment, but some people find it unfair that California basically requires every car sold in the US to come with a $1000 part to control pollution. The argument is that California regulations shouldn't set the price of cars in Mississippi.
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I don't agree with his sentiment, but some people find it unfair that California basically requires every car sold in the US to come with a $1000 part to control pollution. The argument is that California regulations shouldn't set the price of cars in Mississippi.
I am quite literally astonished to learn today that there is any first world country where catalytic converters are not required equipment.
> The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is stricter on their regulations. CARB requires more precious metals and rigorous testing which is why they cost more than EPA catalytic converters.
https://autoquarterly.com/best-catalytic-converters/#Federal...
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I can’t believe people are stupid enough to think california regulations set the price of cars in other states, because they literally don’t.
The biggest markets set the price for the smallest
Quite impressive cognitive dissonance.
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…
For curious, I think this is because fuel economy and complete/proper combustion are directly at odds with each other. Better MPG means nastier exhaust, so a better catalytic converter will help clean that up. OP?
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I am quite literally astonished to learn today that there is any first world country where catalytic converters are not required equipment.
Cats are required everywhere, but in CA they need to contain much more precious metals to meet the state standards than they would for just the national requirements. Most automakers choose to standardize on CA emissions standards nationally. > The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is stricter on their regulations. CARB requires more precious metals and rigorous testing which is why they cost more than EPA cataly…
At this point, does anyone trust Bloomberg for any information?