Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
It appears this topic is back in the legislature.
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Michigan Bill Would Ban Most Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
A bill (H. B. 5543) to ban vehicles equipped with replacement exhaust systems that differ from the design specifications of the original muffler has been introduced in Michigan by Rep. Rick Jones (rickjones@house. mi.gov). H. B. 5543 would also prohibit the sale and use of exhaust systems that exceed an 80-decibel limit at a distance of 50 feet. The bill has been referred to the Michigan House Transportation Committee for consideration.
In some states, noise limits for modified exhaust systems are established by a SEMA model bill and applicable to an easy to administer test standard. The SEMA model provides for the testing of vehicle exhaust noise to a standard adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) with an established noise limit of 95-decibels (SAE J1169). Under the SAE standard, a sound meter is placed 20 inches from the exhaust outlet at a 45 degree angle and the engine is revved to three quarters of maximum rated horsepower. The highest decibel reading is then recorded.
To date, with the popular support of vehicle enthusiasts and related businesses, the model has been enacted in California, Washington State and Maine. This year, the SEMA model was introduced in Virginia.
We Urge You to Call or E-mail Rep. Jones and Members of the House Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose H. B. 5543
H. B. 5543 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
H. B. 5543 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
H. B. 5543 would make it impossible for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.
The SAE J1169 test is performed in a controlled environment that limits the amount of ambient sound (e. g. from other cars) that might skew the results.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Michigan House Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H. B. 5543. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to -- email address removed --. Thank you for your assistance.
House Transportation Committee Members
Philip LaJoy, Committee Chair
Phone: 517-373-2575
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
David Law, Committee Vice-Chair
Phone: 517-373-1799
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Robert Gosselin
Phone: 517-373-1783
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Meyer
Phone: 517-373-0476
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Casperson
Phone: 517-373-0156
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Neal Nitz
Phone: 517-373-1796
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Lorence Wenke
Phone: 517-373-1787
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tim Moore
Phone: 517-373-8962
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Phil Pavlov
Phone: 517-373-1790
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Pearce
Phone: 517-373-0218
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Glenn Anderson
Phone: 517-373-2576
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Pam Byrnes
Phone: 517-373-0828
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Michael Murphy
Phone: 517-373-0826
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Kathleen Law
Phone: 517-373-0855
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Morris Hood III
Phone: 517-373-3815
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
John Gleason
Phone: 517-373-7557
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Gabe Leland
Phone: 517-373-6990
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Go here as well http://www.petitiononline.com/stop5543/petition.html
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Here's a link to the actual Bill. It appears they are still editing, and notice, that motorcycles are excluded. Hell, those damn Harley's are louder than our cars! I hate those things. . Its annnoying noise and doesn't even sound good
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docum...06-hIB-5543.htm
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Michigan Bill Would Ban Most Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
A bill (H. B. 5543) to ban vehicles equipped with replacement exhaust systems that differ from the design specifications of the original muffler has been introduced in Michigan by Rep. Rick Jones (rickjones@house. mi.gov). H. B. 5543 would also prohibit the sale and use of exhaust systems that exceed an 80-decibel limit at a distance of 50 feet. The bill has been referred to the Michigan House Transportation Committee for consideration.
In some states, noise limits for modified exhaust systems are established by a SEMA model bill and applicable to an easy to administer test standard. The SEMA model provides for the testing of vehicle exhaust noise to a standard adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) with an established noise limit of 95-decibels (SAE J1169). Under the SAE standard, a sound meter is placed 20 inches from the exhaust outlet at a 45 degree angle and the engine is revved to three quarters of maximum rated horsepower. The highest decibel reading is then recorded.
To date, with the popular support of vehicle enthusiasts and related businesses, the model has been enacted in California, Washington State and Maine. This year, the SEMA model was introduced in Virginia.
We Urge You to Call or E-mail Rep. Jones and Members of the House Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose H. B. 5543
H. B. 5543 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
H. B. 5543 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
H. B. 5543 would make it impossible for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.
The SAE J1169 test is performed in a controlled environment that limits the amount of ambient sound (e. g. from other cars) that might skew the results.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Michigan House Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H. B. 5543. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to -- email address removed --. Thank you for your assistance.
House Transportation Committee Members
Philip LaJoy, Committee Chair
Phone: 517-373-2575
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
David Law, Committee Vice-Chair
Phone: 517-373-1799
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Robert Gosselin
Phone: 517-373-1783
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Meyer
Phone: 517-373-0476
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Casperson
Phone: 517-373-0156
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Neal Nitz
Phone: 517-373-1796
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Lorence Wenke
Phone: 517-373-1787
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tim Moore
Phone: 517-373-8962
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Phil Pavlov
Phone: 517-373-1790
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Tom Pearce
Phone: 517-373-0218
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Glenn Anderson
Phone: 517-373-2576
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Pam Byrnes
Phone: 517-373-0828
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Michael Murphy
Phone: 517-373-0826
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Kathleen Law
Phone: 517-373-0855
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Morris Hood III
Phone: 517-373-3815
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
John Gleason
Phone: 517-373-7557
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Gabe Leland
Phone: 517-373-6990
E-mail Address: -- email address removed --
Go here as well http://www.petitiononline.com/stop5543/petition.html
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Here's a link to the actual Bill. It appears they are still editing, and notice, that motorcycles are excluded. Hell, those damn Harley's are louder than our cars! I hate those things. . Its annnoying noise and doesn't even sound good
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docum...06-hIB-5543.htm
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