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Figured I'd drop in and make everyone aware of what's going on...for those of you I don't have on Facebook lol.
Seems like the EPA is at it again. They've put forth a proposal that is close to coming into effect that basically means no more modding of vehicles. Here is a link to one of the news outlets:
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/epa-move...ail&soc_trk=ma
Coles notes on it: Basically if this is passed, it will be illegal for a company to sell an aftermarket part that changes/effects emissions...this basically covers every single part except for suspension related pieces.
Any supplier caught selling a part that can fit a "street worthy" vehicle or engine would be subject to a $37,500 fine per part/engine. Meaning all our aftermarket suppliers go out of business FAST...if they are out of business...we cease to have the ability to mod our cars... so this is kind of a big deal.
I've been hitting some of the boards and talking to some locals even here in Canada...and I know our locals over here are afraid of this getting passed.
SEMA has issued a statement on their website urging the community to sign the petition to get this overturned. My name is on it...I suggest anyone that cares about our hobby/sport...regardless of whether or not you race...should do the same. There are certainly 10's of thousands of jobs that could be lost over this as well...
SEMA's statement:
http://semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa2016FED1&g=SEMAGA
Link to the Petition:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...les-racecars-0
Seems like the EPA is at it again. They've put forth a proposal that is close to coming into effect that basically means no more modding of vehicles. Here is a link to one of the news outlets:
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/epa-move...ail&soc_trk=ma
Coles notes on it: Basically if this is passed, it will be illegal for a company to sell an aftermarket part that changes/effects emissions...this basically covers every single part except for suspension related pieces.
Any supplier caught selling a part that can fit a "street worthy" vehicle or engine would be subject to a $37,500 fine per part/engine. Meaning all our aftermarket suppliers go out of business FAST...if they are out of business...we cease to have the ability to mod our cars... so this is kind of a big deal.
I've been hitting some of the boards and talking to some locals even here in Canada...and I know our locals over here are afraid of this getting passed.
SEMA has issued a statement on their website urging the community to sign the petition to get this overturned. My name is on it...I suggest anyone that cares about our hobby/sport...regardless of whether or not you race...should do the same. There are certainly 10's of thousands of jobs that could be lost over this as well...
SEMA's statement:
http://semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa2016FED1&g=SEMAGA
Link to the Petition:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...les-racecars-0
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