Reid's Recon/ Safety Check Information Thread
02-20-2009, 06:52 AM
#61
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 802 / 808
Posts: 238
Car Info: '05 WRX / '04 Forester
Any updates on fighting the good fight?
When I was on Kauai a few weeks ago it seemed like every other vehicle on the road was what I call a tonka truck (huge lifted truck) with a modified exhaust. I couldn't believe how many there were, and I can't believe that they all get away with being completely illegal.
I'd be amazed if the laws were ever made to be more specific. Vague laws allow cops to write tickets based on feelings, more tickets means more revenue for the town/state.
I'm currently working on a Subaru / aftermarket parts oriented business in which I would definitely need at least a slightly modified (catback, suspension, aggressive wheels, and stickers on the back windows) STI for marketing purposes. If my move to either Oahu or Maui (depending on job situation) goes through this summer, I guess I'd have to return the car to stock when I get there? Since I'd be a n00b in town I wouldn't have any hookups, which I'm assuming is how all of the bajillions of modified cars get by, including the dozen or so modified subies I saw. I really would not want to have to lug all my stock parts out with me.
When I was on Kauai a few weeks ago it seemed like every other vehicle on the road was what I call a tonka truck (huge lifted truck) with a modified exhaust. I couldn't believe how many there were, and I can't believe that they all get away with being completely illegal.
I'd be amazed if the laws were ever made to be more specific. Vague laws allow cops to write tickets based on feelings, more tickets means more revenue for the town/state.
I'm currently working on a Subaru / aftermarket parts oriented business in which I would definitely need at least a slightly modified (catback, suspension, aggressive wheels, and stickers on the back windows) STI for marketing purposes. If my move to either Oahu or Maui (depending on job situation) goes through this summer, I guess I'd have to return the car to stock when I get there? Since I'd be a n00b in town I wouldn't have any hookups, which I'm assuming is how all of the bajillions of modified cars get by, including the dozen or so modified subies I saw. I really would not want to have to lug all my stock parts out with me.
02-20-2009, 10:49 AM
#62
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: not in your rear view!!
Posts: 1,892
Car Info: 04 sti now pulling hard but super greasy!!
kauai has no recon law as well as every other island except ours!!! i know sucks ***** huh?? just look at my car im sure you will be fine as long as you dont drive like an ***!!
07-09-2010, 09:23 AM
#74
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Oahu
Posts: 472
Car Info: 03 wrx [enter name here]
im sorry to pull the military card here, but i got modded suspension and no cats..the guy wouldnt pass me at first then i told him i just need to update my saftey and registration so i can get my car on the boat to ship it out that month....3 months later still on island 
but yeah in the end he just wanted me to take down my filipino sticker i had on my window....really???
but yeah in the end he just wanted me to take down my filipino sticker i had on my window....really???
07-09-2010, 02:46 PM
#75
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Honolulu, HI
Posts: 137
Car Info: 2005 STi
I have own modded cars since i got on island 8 years ago, and I have never had any problems, they dont check for emmisions and they aint gonna go down and inspect your engine bay (thats my experienced so far). you shouldnt have any problems passin safety inspection if "thats your only Mod in the car".