+1 on tint. mine is at 20 and i need to change it b4 october

 

people think the list is just a rumor, but it's real. it's nothing for 99% of the population to be worried about though. getting saftey checks isn't as easy as before because of the list. i know people that won't even pass their own family now days. the list has been around for ever or at least 13+ years.

on a side note, i've had lower than 5% before. i thought it was worth it. i'll be going back darker soon enough.

cops do have dark tint on their cars, and it is illegal for them to have it. i have pix of them, but i won't post them because a few people know me here. it's just as illegal for them to have it, as well as us.

 

wouldnt want to risk my license nor my workplace's license. good luck on your quest for a safety check.

if your mad about them having dark tint....all you need to do is make an anonymous call to the IA office....
although every action has a reaction...therefore you might see even more crackdowns on cars with small manini violations.

 

ok so how do i pass recon wat wont they pass

 

-You need legal tint
-if you go drop an alignment within 30 days 12 inches to license plate 22 to center of headlight
-legal lighting no hids or hyper whites unless its oem
-no stickers on any glass unless its approved
-nothing covering you rear view mirror
-stock bumper supports so front mounts are ussally a nono
-all your extras such as intake and sounds are bolted down propely

Let me know if I missed anything

 

nitrous and aftermarket hoods

if you tell them you have nitrous its usually not a big deal, they'll just check if your lines are secure, but if you hide it they'll find it near the wheels when they check for rubbing. Front mounts are usually okay, it's just whether or not it impeeds on how your front bumper sits. Recon is built up, it's really not a big deal. If i can make a recommendation, hawaiin tire by the ford dealership on Kam specializes in recon wheel alignments, they're good people there

 

There is no height requirement for license plate anymore. But fog lights must be above 12 inches, for now. There is already work in progress getting this law repealed as well. Don't expect this to happen anytime soon. We all know how fast the goverment works.

 

I see you have a STi. You might have a problem because the car is too stiff. You gotta be cool to pass on this. Can't explain how to do it since everyone acts different, but don't be a sucker, and don't be a dick.

 

shoots thanks guys

 

so what is the place called for the recon

 

http://www.forumshawaii.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=309267

Here's some info for you...........

 

Wow they dumped the plate thing. I would try for recon my self for my leggy but I have nothing reconable no drop yet and my rims are 1 inch above stock. And they don't do exhaust anymore. Hopefully when I need safety in Dec I get no hastles.

 

i just got mine yesterday and passed with flying colors...i was gonna go to a place where i can get the "hook-ups", but i wanted to see first if i will will be able to pass. i wasn't sure about my tint also, but i guess it's ok.

 

hey ted where did u go for your safety check

 

whoa whoa what is all this? i lived in hawaii from birth to '96 and remember hearing about safety inspections but what is this recon? does all this have to be done annually? what all goes into these inspections? im movin back to hawaii in jan. so i wonder if my sti will be legal...