California hates blacks

[copperhead]

[black cars, that is]

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/25/california-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-by-banning-black-cars/

 

In a move that will likely get California's consumers in a huff, impending legislation may soon restrict the paint color options for Golden State residents looking for their next new vehicle. The specific colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with the worst offender seemingly the most innocuous color you could think of: Black. What could California possibly have against these colors, you ask? Apparently, the California Air Resources Board figures that the climate control systems of dark colored cars need to work harder than their lighter siblings – especially after sitting in the sun for a few hours. Anyone living in a hot, sunny climate will tell you that this assumption is accurate, of course. In fact, legislation already exists for buildings that has proven successful at reducing the energy consumption of skyscrapers.

 

So, what's the crux of the problem... can't paint suppliers just come up with new, less heat-absorbent dark paints? According to Ward's, suppliers have reportedly been testing their pigments and processes to see if it's possible to meet CARB's proposed mandate of 20% solar reflectivity by 2016 with a phase-in period starting in 2012, and things aren't looking good. Apparently, when the proper pigments and chemicals are added to black paint, the resulting color is currently being referred to as "mud-puddle brown." That doesn't sound very attractive, now does it? Windshields, backlights and sunroofs are also slated to get reflective coatings starting in 2012.

 

When we first heard of this issue, an internal debate immediately began as to whether this might be an elaborate early April Fool's joke, but it isn't. Read through CARB's complete Cool Cars Standards and Test Procedures here (PDF link) for more. Thanks for the tip, Joaquin!

[John Bruh]

thats retarded. just like california to do something like this

[nurkvinny]

Then, there should be mandatory limo tint on ALL cars to keep out the heat, and make the A/C work better.

 

How about non-A/C cars?

 

Fucking idiots. Fucking State.

[xlr8tn]

I wonder if N. Korea would give me a bomb if I promised to use it on California? I predict everyone in California will be riding horses before it's all said and done......and they'll still be getting emission tested.

[Draco-REX]

And again, I ask, WHY would any self-respecting car enthusiast live in

Kalifornia?

[xlr8tn]

And again, I ask, WHY would any self-respecting car enthusiast live in

Kalifornia?

 

yep, thank god we have Texas to counteract the gayness.

[Guest Removed]

you're horse has over limit farts..time to put him down

 

 

and like new cars are going to make a big difference. new vs old...now.

[Guest Hal]

I hate that state.

[xlr8tn]

you're horse has over limit farts..time to put him down

 

 

and like new cars are going to make a big difference. new vs old...now.

 

the number 1 reason for horse killings in amish society.

[Crossle]

What a bunch of environmentalist weinies, I mean come on they might as well become their own country. Seriously, who is the California Air Resources Board anyways? Who ever they are I bet they are government funded......

[Kurt B.]

Come on San Andreas'

 

problem solved.

[evan9381]

dumb law. first thing i thought of though was legalizing dark tint. my black car with 18% tint never got past warm in the summer.

[xlr8tn]

if you tint the windows though cali police won't be able to see who they're about to use the taser on before they pull them over. Not to mention it will totally wreck their profiling.

[Mr. Jones]

if you tint the windows though cali police won't be able to see who they're about to use the taser on before they pull them over. Not to mention it will totally wreck their profiling.

 

Thanks for that completely relevant post!

[xlr8tn]

Thanks for that completely relevant post!

 

I do what I can.

 

My point is they have bigger issues than car color.

[FourString]

Come on San Andreas'

 

problem solved.

 

+1. I've been saying that for years. Useless state.

[phil]

FUCKING RACIST!!!!! lol, had to say it

[V8 Beast]

FUCKING RACIST!!!!! lol, had to say it

 

Cant take you nowhere

[phil]

Cant take you nowhere

 

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t338/josh91_09/gary-coleman.jpg

[Zach1647545520]

Cant take you nowhere

 

says dad.

[Guest Hal]

I do what I can.

 

My point is they have bigger issues than car color.

 

How the fuck did you even come close to making that point? Jesus, a handless midget could do a better job giving a handjob than you do at making a point.

[TheHaze]

[ImUrOBGYN]

This is just part of their ploy to get rid of people of color. I mean, latinos and african americans are darker and absorb more heat, therefore, need more cooling. Wrong. They are incorrect. Caucasians need more a/c and sunscreen - which can't be healthy or good for the environment.

 

Hmm. Maybe they should have all the caucasians move to northern cali and just give southern cali back to Mexico.

 

I wonder if I should bleach my hair...

[Draco-REX]

False Alarm

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/29/follow-up-carb-says-just-kidding-about-banning-black-paint/

 

But it says something that this wasn't all that surprising.

[Dave1647545494]

And again, I ask, WHY would any self-respecting car enthusiast live in

Kalifornia?

 

drag racing, supercharging, nitromethane, the term hot rod( which was coined by the relative ease a hopped up flathead can toss a "hot rod" through the block), edelbrock, kenne belle etc.

 

all from california

 

california is where it all started and if they have anything to do with it where it will all end