i'd say about 20% of the island is military, i wouldn't worry about it.
don't go to waianae and act dumb, or punk the big local dudes. otherwise, its just like anywhere else!

 

ok, so waikiki=bad, big bad hawaiin guy= busted face, airport cops who think they are chuck norris= paul blart. i think i got it down, what do you think?

 

Yeah except these "mall-cops" as you seem to think of them can give you REAL tickets...

 

well, when i said paul blart i was referring more or less to his barney fife-ness, rather than the fact that paul blart was a mallcop. just saying.....

 

Welcome. My car is slammed, 3" straight pipe, and 5% tint and I don't get bothered. But then again I hardly drive my car.

 

i'll give you $20 if you can do a circuit of waikiki and not get a ticket...

 

Just like anywhere in the world, show respect get respect. As for Waikiki I personally think it is a myth. I have driven there numerous times and I have never been harassed. So either I am lucky or people just have the worst luck.

 

My G is dropped, no front plate, turbo.
However, it has quiet exhaust and stock wheels. It is just assumed to be pretty much stock.

My 07 wrx doesnt have a front plate, it's dropped abut 2 inches, black front mount.
It's about as modified as they come...just not on the outside.

I've been driving both in waikiki a lot recently. I haven't had a problem.

I think it's mostly the un-reasonably low drops (ie: excessive slow speed and turning sideways to go over normal stuff) and loud exhaust that gets people pulled over. Both are just annoying to almost everyone.

Basic Guidline:
Small/no spoiler
don't drop more than 2 inches
quiet exhaust
No pillar pods
light or no tint
keep your wheel fitment close to stock
no rice

Keep your modifications where they can't be easliy seen and you should be fine.

It's a simple concept.

The appearance of adhereing to the law must be upheld, especially when you're breaking the law.

 

well, sounds like i fit all the requirements,
im LOWERED ABOUT 2"
17" SPEEDLINE PRODRIVES
3" INVIDIA EXHAUST
2% TINT, I THINK.
BLACK FMIC
WINGLESS
AND I SOLD THE RICE WITH MY HONDA A FEW MONTHS BACK.

 

2% Tint? did you just paint the windows with a roller or something?

 

Windows Down or windows up?

I've driven through waikiki a bit in my car, I'm nervous as **** usually, but had no trouble.

Although by posting this, I'm screwed now.

 

Hey welcome to island bro! hope to see you around!

 

my bad i think i meant 20% im not sure what it is exactly. they are tinted but just a lil. haha, i had 5 on my honda and it was almost limotint

 

First off, welcome to Hawaii. As for the tint thing, 20% is still illegal here. The legal limit is 35%. Also, like others have said, if your car some what blends in, you should be fine. Granted, Waikiki has always been known to be a spot where modded cars just try and steer clear. I'm not saying you can't go there, it's just the odds are kind of stacked against you. There are more cops there in one small area, and more traffic lights to get stuck at in front of or next to a cop.

 

20% will not pass safety inspection. just get the $15 dollar sticker. it's worth every penny.

welcome to oahu, btw. and don't worry too much about the "natives". we don't wear grass skirts and live in mudhuts anymore over here. just attend our weekly "meats" and the cruises and you will be welcomed with alot of manly lovin'.