has anyone passed recon? ive been there 5 times already going on 6. if you passed, what did you pass with? my current problem is my suspension being too stiff.

 

I've passed 5 times with 3 different cars lol

 

USMC Recon?

 

Ppls still try to get recon?

 

Did you keep your stock suspension?

 

deported -if you are trying to pass with your Bugeye....you might as while ride durrty. I am sorry but you will never pass RECON.

 

in the 9 years that I lived there I never recon'd any of my cars. as far safety checks find a good hook up, pay him well, and shut the f up about it. don't hook up your friends, dont hook up anyone PERIOD............

I got a few hook ups but again I tell nobody who they are.....

 

qft

 

Just got a new 2011 sti hatch and scheduled an appointment for recon next week, cross my fingers, wish me a luck! lmao!

 

to all telling me i should just ride dirty, i would but i have a pending unsafe vehicle ticket so recon is my only option atm.

 

why recon for a new car?

still dealing with that?! ...just find stock suspension

 

whats recon? sorry for the stupid question

 

It's kinda like smog, but worse.

 

Just passed yesterday, barely. I passed with my Ohlin fixed perch+Prodrive springs...no problem. Was about to fail me for my tint of all things (20% all around) so had to tear that off. Was pretty cool guy, most of it seems pretty subjective.

 

there u go. i understand why some of you guys won't waste your time going thru the process but i have been working around the airport area for more than 10 years and the sherriffs who patrol this area have nothing better to do than look for this $15 decal. i have gone thru 4 modified cars and all got recon and passed on the first inspection. you need to understand that getting a recon is like making a presentation. you need to make sure that you have all of the current alignment papers ready, tint is legal, no stickers on any of your windows, your engine bay is clean and everything is bolted down (example: your intake, wire harnesses. etc). they will do a "bounce" test on your suspension and will look for at least 2" of travel (although i've noticed that they look for some sort of travel, not necessarily 2"). just put all of your weight on it when they tell you to push.

but the other thing is your demeanor and attitude towards the inspector. you need to realize that these guys will fail you for anything if they don't like you. dress up nice and be friendly and try not to argue with them. if they find something wrong, they will let you know and if you can't fix it there, then just come back and once you have shown that you made a good faith effort to fix the problem, then they will pass you. these guys are really very cool and are able to help you answer your questions in order to pass.

again, i have noticed that the enforcement has gone up over the years. i have seen the sheriffs in the downtown area, the harbor police by nimitz, and the motorcycle cops on h1 freeway just randomly pulling over modified cars for no recon. actually, last 4th of july, we were at ala moana park and we were watching cops on foot just happily giving recon tickets to modified cars that are parked by the magic island parking lot. the way i look at it, a $15 sticker is way worth it.