Does the term "racing" mean no no to street use?

[Mr.W]

Hi guyz,
I wondered something today.
Just cuz a product is labeled as "racing" or "for track use", that doesnt mean
I cant throw it on my car and use it on the street. There are alot of nice upgrades
I would like to purchase. I saw a nice suspension package on Turner Motorsports.
Although the heading reads for track use, should I adhere to what it says.
Do I accept the fact that I will never be able to buy these cool things just because I dont
race my BMW?

What about products that are labeled for "sport". Are those good on a daily drivers?

 

[Big Daddy]

A lot of labeling as "track use only", or "off road use only" is for liability purposes. Should the product be deemed illegal for street use (in the case of colored lights, exhaust systems, etc.) or should you suffer an accident as a result of the product (suspension, shocks, tires, etc.)while using it for street purposes the maker is assumed to not be liable and you are assumed to be using the product for an unintended purpose (street use). Clear as mud, right!

 

[bichmgnt]

Also, some products are illegal for use on the street due to pollution laws (carburetors, intakes, exhaust, etc.) or unsuitability/safety (ultrabright headlights, etc). While they may let you go faster or see farther, these products may best be for limited use and the general public better off when they are only used on the track.

Steve

 

[rjp325i]

Certain brake pad compounds are another item that are sometimes labeled for track use. Some compounds have to be hot in order to stop the car effectively which is not always the case when a car is operated on the street. It can be an adventure trying to stop at an intersection on cold racing compound pads. As for suspension packages from Turner why not e-mail Will Turner or Doug and ask why they are so listed (they could be so stiff and low as to make them not very suitable for the street). As you know Turner is very deeply involved in racing. From speaking with them both (in person) they are more than willing to help. I would also believe that Will Turner's other employees are equally helpful.

 

[Mr.W]

Wow,
I didnt even think about all that stuff. I just wanted to attach it to my car and go.
Thanks for yalls replys. I will just stick to regular street stuff. But one day I will be on
the track[fake]

 

[Bryan330i]

I am noticing things like that when I look for motorcycle exhaust. Statements like “not intended of street use” ??? Well then what is the purpose??? I do not ride in traffic, mostly on side roads and areas with little traffic but wanted a bit more noise for safety reasons. Not the real loud like some, just a bit more than I have. But none of them are intended for street use. [???1]

 

[mrferg]

I wanted to get some headers for my car, but they too say "not intended for street use"

 

[AutoXfreak]

If is says Not intended for street use, my philosophy is, it aint illegal till you get cought, in which case who at the DMV or emissions place is going to know thats not a non carb legal piece (besides the lack of the label). for instance, most harley pipes are not "street legal" but is anyoune stopping them.