i went for my recon test today. the only thing i failed was for the front suspension having no travel. to me the car drives fine but it must have a visible travel to pass recon. this was only for the front. i have the coilovers set to a modest level and is at full soft. these are the bc racing coilovers. even at full soft, the front will not compress w/ just a push from a big man. is anyone elses bc coilovers this stiff up front? i have a legacy gt btw. i'm gonna pull the coilovers off the front to inspect them and readjust them. the back passed fine. the only next apptment available was for june 1st so i have time to fix this problem. but damnit i need another alignment because the 30 days will be up by then.

 

Can you loosed the collar for preload on the spring just to pass the test?

 

Will you need another alignment? I thought you only have to correct the issue that you failed on. You might want to check though since the reason you failed was suspension related.

And I'd just loosen the preload on the spring too. make umm soft.

 

the last time i had the coilovers off, the preload was set to zero. i should double check to see if i changed them at a later date as i dont recall.

 

How long did it take you to get the appointment? But as I sit, I am screwed.

 

next available apptment is in june. its an easy process as long as your mods fit with their category. i'm gonna keep trying. i need this recon cuz i go to waikiki every day

 

You're bothering with recon on a leggy? Isn't that a family grocery getter car?

I'm definitely kidding, but generally if you don't have a big *** spoiler and loud *** exhaust, or your car looks like is dragging because it's so low, you shouldn't have a problem as long as you have a current safety check.

 

I drive the waiks 6 days a week, and the cops don't even notice my car. *knocks on wood* Just don't attract attention to yourself and you'll be fine.

 

i usually dont attract attention, its the safety check every year part i'm worried about it. i hate having to scramble every year for a safety check.

 

lucky you lol, i just got a ticket last night for no recon... has to be like my fourth one... 3 sheriffs and one hpd.. kinda growing numb to these recon and safety check tickets lol

 

And I'm going to bet they are fine with that. I don't see anything drastic happening by not going along, recon is just another form of income for the state anyway, it should he assumed tickets are in the same boat.

 

we are model citizens for paying these extra taxes i think.

 

^^YUP! We're just doing our best to end furloughs.

 

Lingle's Mobile Tax Collection Squad?

 

lol sucks