How to acquire a catted downpipe in California

[SupraEffective]

Alright, I’m a little embarrassed to ask this since it feels like I’m showing up late to the party, but I’ve searched around and couldn’t quite find a clear answer.

I’m based in California (so you already know where this is going ). Getting anything that’s not CARB legal is like pulling teeth out here. I’ve seen people mention shipping parts to a friend or family member in another state, but unfortunately, I don’t have anyone out-of-state who can help with that.

What I’m really looking for is a catted downpipe, something that keeps the car daily-driver friendly and not obnoxiously loud. I’ve been looking at the Kenji Garage 200 Cell Catted and the Active Auto Works options since I’ve read they both typically don’t trigger a CEL.

If anyone has some creative, somewhat legal, or at least realistic ideas for how to make this work in California, I’d really appreciate the insight. I know the “just ship it to a friend” route is the usual go-to, but that’s not an option for me.

Thanks in advance, and sorry if this has already been beaten to death. I did try searching before posting!

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[BMWAF]

Umm.. can't you just go on a day trip interstate?

 

[Evolution]

Ship it to someone you know out of state and have them ship it to you.

 

[razorlab]

Umm.. can't you just go on a day trip interstate?

Would take about 7 hours to get to Nevada or Arizona from Los Angeles, CA.

More like 10+ when dealing with Los Angeles traffic.

California is a big ass state.

Coming from living in California most my life to now living in the New England/Tri-state area, it still boggles my mind when I drive only 40 minutes and cross three different states.

 

[SupraEffective]

Ship it to someone you know out of state and have them ship it to you.

I dont have anyone to ship out of state.

Would take about 7 hours to get to Nevada or Arizona from Los Angeles, CA.

More like 10+ when dealing with Los Angeles traffic.

California is a big ass state.

Coming from living in California most my life to now living in the New England/Tri-state area, it still boggles my mind when I drive only 40 minutes and cross three different states.

Tell me about it.

When covid hit it took me 15 min to drive to DTLA from the Valley. When its usually 40 to an hour. smh

 

[BMWAF]

Would take about 7 hours to get to Nevada or Arizona from Los Angeles, CA.

I've driven from LAX to Vegas a few times and have always found it to be a pretty chill drive once you're out of the city. I usually take the Death Valley route which is longer but always managed it in a day (one way).

Besides, what a great excuse to get out to Vegas, baby.

 

[BrodoFratgins]

Can't you just buy used?

 

[SupraEffective]

I've driven from LAX to Vegas a few times and have always found it to be a pretty chill drive once you're out of the city. I usually take the Death Valley route which is longer but always managed it in a day (one way).

Besides, what a great excuse to get out to Vegas, baby.

Its about a 3 and half hour drive for me as my old man loves gambling so he knows "short cuts"
lol

Can't you just buy used?

Just from experience I don't want to buy used anymore. Had so many problems in the past, just to save some dollars.

 

[Razors Edge]

Its about a 3 and half hour drive for me as my old man loves gambling so he knows "short cuts"
lol

Just from experience I don't want to buy used anymore. Had so many problems in the past, just to save some dollars.

Some companies will ship to their warehouse, then from the out-of-state warehouse will ship it back to you, a loophole. This is how I recently got the new piece for my JB4 that enhances the high-pressure fuel pump.

 

[Am3n]

OP, sent you a DM.

 

[jmikes]

I like how you guys make it sound like buying a downpipe in Cali is like buying certain illegal substances...

 

[SupraEffective]

Some companies will ship to their warehouse, then from the out-of-state warehouse will ship it back to you, a loophole. This is how I recently got the new piece for my JB4 that enhances the high-pressure fuel pump.

Any you recommend?

I like how you guys make it sound like buying a downpipe in Cali is like buying certain illegal substances...

Bro that's how it feels like lol

 

[suprazul]

Its about a 3 and half hour drive for me as my old man loves gambling so he knows "short cuts"
lol

Not understanding why you don't pick one up in Vegas, both the A90 Shop & Speed Industry are based there.

 

[Eastwood]

Speed Industry ships to California. Got mine from them.

 

[J29DB03]

Seems like you just gotta know a guy…

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