Hawaii Cobalts
sam ure car was pushing 25-26lbs here with meth and safe idcs, so my thought is either these :::::
ure wastegate actuator got condensation in it and caused the issue, 2, the colder air did cause this since it is more dense, 3 you have a boost leak, 4 youll find out when in hawaii lol. Have fun mingling, dont get anyone prego, if so push em down a hill lmao.
ure wastegate actuator got condensation in it and caused the issue, 2, the colder air did cause this since it is more dense, 3 you have a boost leak, 4 youll find out when in hawaii lol. Have fun mingling, dont get anyone prego, if so push em down a hill lmao.
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Yea that stuff all sounds good to me! @James, yea it could also be because of the cam solenoid issue I have too. So once my car is CEL free...I'll let you know.
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i have my female dog i can send u her name is sauyna. she loves peanut butter, and walks on the beach perfect 4 u sam lmao.. yeah let me know about the car.
shoulda waited for me it would have been donbe right.. jk
shoulda waited for me it would have been donbe right.. jk
Last edited by Chevycobaltss3; Feb 15, 2011 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Something else I played with, still a lil choppy tho
I dunno why its so small on here O.o I also posted it on the island ecotecs FB page tho and it comes out better on there
Last edited by agita_san; Feb 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM.
So my friend who was helping me with designing the decals has kinda fallen off the map (thus why I started taking it into my own hands lol) But I just sent everything I've come up with to a friend who's an art major over at UH to play around with, so we'll see what he comes up with. Plus I might be able to talk him into using the equipment at the school to print out a few for us 
Hopefully these will be finished and approved by everyone so we can have some group decals in time for the meet!
Also on the subject of the "scavenger hunt"...
I was talking to mel and she loved the idea and has even decided to bring the idea up with har car club (for minis) She also said if she can talk them into it that we should do one of these but make it our group against theirs...lol
Hopefully these will be finished and approved by everyone so we can have some group decals in time for the meet!Also on the subject of the "scavenger hunt"...
I was talking to mel and she loved the idea and has even decided to bring the idea up with har car club (for minis) She also said if she can talk them into it that we should do one of these but make it our group against theirs...lol
So my friend who was helping me with designing the decals has kinda fallen off the map (thus why I started taking it into my own hands lol) But I just sent everything I've come up with to a friend who's an art major over at UH to play around with, so we'll see what he comes up with. Plus I might be able to talk him into using the equipment at the school to print out a few for us Hopefully these will be finished and approved by everyone so we can have some group decals in time for the meet!
Also on the subject of the "scavenger hunt"...
I was talking to mel and she loved the idea and has even decided to bring the idea up with har car club (for minis) She also said if she can talk them into it that we should do one of these but make it our group against theirs...lol
Hopefully these will be finished and approved by everyone so we can have some group decals in time for the meet!Also on the subject of the "scavenger hunt"...
I was talking to mel and she loved the idea and has even decided to bring the idea up with har car club (for minis) She also said if she can talk them into it that we should do one of these but make it our group against theirs...lol
Lol we'd kill em!
Just read about this and thought we should go check this out sometime...it's calld cars and coffee and is held at ala moana shopping center.
(taken from Welcome to HAWAIIFORUMS.COM)
Well folks, it looks like Cars and Coffee has a new home for now! Much Mahalo to Ala Moana Shopping Center and Ben Bridge Timeworks for sponsoring us.
Parking for C&C is on the 2nd floor deck nearest the Piikoi/Ala Moana Blvd intersection. Please park in an orderly manner and keep ranks tight. No speeding or horsing around on Mall property, no revving or burnouts either. Also, please patronize mall shops while there to show your support for Ala Moana Shopping Center allowing us the use of their parking lot. If you can, please go to Ben Bridge Timeworks and say thank you and perhaps buy a nice watch!
Cars and Coffee is held on the second Saturday of the month from 8 am to 10 am. We will be at Ala Moana on the following dates:
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
There is no C&C scheduled for December as it is the Holiday Season and Ala Moana needs all the parking it can get. Instead, we may schedule a breakfast meet at Nicos for all enthusiasts to gather and celebrate the holiday season
Heres the 2011 schedule:
Here's the 2011 schedule! We have moved C&C to the 2nd Sunday of the month.
2/13
3/13
4/10
5/08
6/12
7/10
8/14
9/11
10/09
11/13
I was thinking that maybe we can use this as the start point for future meets. Get the crew together hang here for a couple hours and then go cruise around the island after.
(taken from Welcome to HAWAIIFORUMS.COM)
Well folks, it looks like Cars and Coffee has a new home for now! Much Mahalo to Ala Moana Shopping Center and Ben Bridge Timeworks for sponsoring us.
Parking for C&C is on the 2nd floor deck nearest the Piikoi/Ala Moana Blvd intersection. Please park in an orderly manner and keep ranks tight. No speeding or horsing around on Mall property, no revving or burnouts either. Also, please patronize mall shops while there to show your support for Ala Moana Shopping Center allowing us the use of their parking lot. If you can, please go to Ben Bridge Timeworks and say thank you and perhaps buy a nice watch!
Cars and Coffee is held on the second Saturday of the month from 8 am to 10 am. We will be at Ala Moana on the following dates:
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
There is no C&C scheduled for December as it is the Holiday Season and Ala Moana needs all the parking it can get. Instead, we may schedule a breakfast meet at Nicos for all enthusiasts to gather and celebrate the holiday season
Heres the 2011 schedule:
Here's the 2011 schedule! We have moved C&C to the 2nd Sunday of the month.
2/13
3/13
4/10
5/08
6/12
7/10
8/14
9/11
10/09
11/13
I was thinking that maybe we can use this as the start point for future meets. Get the crew together hang here for a couple hours and then go cruise around the island after.
recon # 733-2542
the recon fee is $15, exact change! no credit cards
M-F by APPOINTMENT ONLY
alignment --you need an alignment printout, dated within 30 days of recon appt. and must be within manufacturers' specs.
yes, they will test your tint (BE LEGAL 35% +/- 6% )
tint on windshield--illegal
SUVs, trucks, vans, can have as dark tint as they want rearward of the driver's and passenger's front side windows, as long as it is NOT opaque
affidavits for rims and exhaust no longer required
No recon required for rims with in the fender lips.
body kits are not a recon item
spoilers are not a recon item
no recon required for EXHAUST ONLY
battery must be secured
air intake must be secured
timing gears must be covered
the decal plates for safety check stickers and recon stickers are illegal if mounted on or attached to the license plate
no clear-corner lenses, blue lights, or license plate covers allowed
while this is outdated, this is the only online document available regarding recon:
http://www.state.hi....2024%201986.pdf
I've heard a lot of contradictory information from friends, etc, so I decided to go to the source and call the recon office. I talked to Kevin down at the recon office about what mods you can and cant do, and of those which ones require recon. I hope this will clear up the misinformation that you might have heard and help you plan your next or current project and not be dissappointed cuz you didn't pass.
Do I need to get recon for a turbo/supercharger?
No. Whether it comes as a kit or you put it together yourself, you can legally put a turbo/supercharger on your car and DO NOT have to get recon. However if you have to get recon for one of the reasons below, just make a note of the turbo/supercharger.
Are engine swaps legal, and do I need to get recon for it?
That depends. Yes engine swaps are legal, but that does not necessessarily mean you have to get recon. If the engine you are swapping in has the same number of cylinders as the one it is replacing, recon is NOT required. It doesn't matter if the engine you are swapping in is turbocharged. For instance, you want to swap a SR20DET into your 240sx. This does not require recon. However, if you want to swap a RB26DETT into your 240sx, you WILL need recon.
Can I put on rims bigger than 1.5" compared with stock?
Yes, but you will have to get recon. You can go as big as you want to, but the wheels have to be able to turn and not rub the fenders or wheel well when turned.
Do I have to get recon for my headers/exhaust/intake?
No. These are not recon items. And even if you did, any intake/exhaust will likely pass as long as the exhaust isn't too loud (they don't have any DB meters down there, they just listen to it). If your car is fitted with a catalytic converter, you will still need a cat, but you can use an aftermarket high flow type and still not need recon.
Can body kits/panels/hoods be installed?
Yes, and you don't need recon. One caveat here though, if your fiberglass/carbon fiber hood does not have provisions for windshield washer nozzels and you don't put them in, you would not pass safety, let alone recon.
Are coilovers/lowering springs legal?
That depends. Any time you have suspension work done to your car, you will have to get recon. You will need to have an alignment done within 30 days prior to your recon inspection. Make sure you bring a copy of the alignment sheet with you. Your suspension must be able to be aligned within stock specifications. Your car will also be subjected to a "bounce test" to check for adequate suspension travel. They typically test this at a front corner by pushing down on the bumper. You need to have VISIBLE (not necessarily 2 inches) of suspension travel. If your springs are too stiff, you will likely not pass.
Are headlight/tail light swaps/conversions legal?
Yes, as long as it says DOT on them. Simply doing a headlight/tail light swap does not require you to get recon. If you modify the donor headlight, then it is no longer DOT legal. Aftermarket HID's are also legal, though you may need recon for this. They have a light meter to make sure it's not too bright.
Are clear corner lights legal?
No. The lights MUST have an orange reflector at the front corners and corresponding red reflectors at the rear. This is a FEDERAL LAW. Simply putting in an orange bulb DOES NOT make it legal. Most of these aftermarket lights do not have DOT on them, and therefore would not pass anyway. If you modify a DOT corner light by taking the orange reflector out, it is NO LONGER DOT legal.
Can I run nitrous?
No, and it can't be made legal by going through recon. If you did have to get recon for suspension mods, and they happened to find a nitrous line or bottle, you will fail.
Can I change my car from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive?
Yes, but you will need to go through recon as this will require modification of the vehicle's suspension. If you did a hack job with the conversion and the inspector deems your car unsafe, then you won't pass.
If there's a version of the car with a different drivetrain, can I use it?
Yes. If the car came from the factory with the option of a manual or automatic transmission, you can swap one for the other without getting recon. You could also do a 4 wheel drive conversion on your 2 wheel drive truck if there was a 4 wheel drive version of your truck from the factory, provided the parts bolt in without requiring custom fabrication. If custom suspension mounts need to be made, or you use aftermarket suspension components, then you need recon.
Are intake manifolds/cams, pistons, etc legal?
Yes, and you don't need recon. There's no smog testing in Hawaii, so you don't need an affadavit showing that the part is 50 state legal. But be aware that if it says "off road use only" on any of the parts, and the inspector sees it, you will likely not pass recon even if you were trying to get it for something else.
Do I need an affadavit for all of my modifications?
No. Affadavits are no longer required.
Is there a headlight/liscense plate height requirement?
Yes. Headlights must be at least 22" off the ground to the center of the headlight housings. You must have a front liscense plate which must be at least 12" off the ground.
Do I have to get a recon inspection every year?
No. It's a one time only thing UNLESS you mod your car again. If you do, then you need to get another inspection. If you return your car to stock again, you no longer need the recon sticker.
If a cop pulls me over saying I need to get recon even though I don't have any recon items on my car, what happens?
If you got pulled over for a non recon item, you can contest the ticket in court and you will win. Kevin says many of the cops don't have a good handle on the recon law themselves. Keep in mind though, if you already have recon and do another mod to your car that requires recon, then you need to get another recon inspection. If the cop nails you on something you just installed, then you're SOL.
Hopefully this will clear up a lot of the BS that has been floating around. If anyone has any questions about a modification, it is in your best interest to call the recon office (733-2542) and speak to an inspector BEFORE you spend the time and money. As you can see, you can do a lot of mods to your car and not need recon. But if your mod requires it, make sure your mod will be able to pass by reading the thread.
All of that was copied from hawaiiforums.com
the recon fee is $15, exact change! no credit cards
M-F by APPOINTMENT ONLY
alignment --you need an alignment printout, dated within 30 days of recon appt. and must be within manufacturers' specs.
yes, they will test your tint (BE LEGAL 35% +/- 6% )
tint on windshield--illegal
SUVs, trucks, vans, can have as dark tint as they want rearward of the driver's and passenger's front side windows, as long as it is NOT opaque
affidavits for rims and exhaust no longer required
No recon required for rims with in the fender lips.
body kits are not a recon item
spoilers are not a recon item
no recon required for EXHAUST ONLY
battery must be secured
air intake must be secured
timing gears must be covered
the decal plates for safety check stickers and recon stickers are illegal if mounted on or attached to the license plate
no clear-corner lenses, blue lights, or license plate covers allowed
while this is outdated, this is the only online document available regarding recon:
http://www.state.hi....2024%201986.pdf
I've heard a lot of contradictory information from friends, etc, so I decided to go to the source and call the recon office. I talked to Kevin down at the recon office about what mods you can and cant do, and of those which ones require recon. I hope this will clear up the misinformation that you might have heard and help you plan your next or current project and not be dissappointed cuz you didn't pass.
Do I need to get recon for a turbo/supercharger?
No. Whether it comes as a kit or you put it together yourself, you can legally put a turbo/supercharger on your car and DO NOT have to get recon. However if you have to get recon for one of the reasons below, just make a note of the turbo/supercharger.
Are engine swaps legal, and do I need to get recon for it?
That depends. Yes engine swaps are legal, but that does not necessessarily mean you have to get recon. If the engine you are swapping in has the same number of cylinders as the one it is replacing, recon is NOT required. It doesn't matter if the engine you are swapping in is turbocharged. For instance, you want to swap a SR20DET into your 240sx. This does not require recon. However, if you want to swap a RB26DETT into your 240sx, you WILL need recon.
Can I put on rims bigger than 1.5" compared with stock?
Yes, but you will have to get recon. You can go as big as you want to, but the wheels have to be able to turn and not rub the fenders or wheel well when turned.
Do I have to get recon for my headers/exhaust/intake?
No. These are not recon items. And even if you did, any intake/exhaust will likely pass as long as the exhaust isn't too loud (they don't have any DB meters down there, they just listen to it). If your car is fitted with a catalytic converter, you will still need a cat, but you can use an aftermarket high flow type and still not need recon.
Can body kits/panels/hoods be installed?
Yes, and you don't need recon. One caveat here though, if your fiberglass/carbon fiber hood does not have provisions for windshield washer nozzels and you don't put them in, you would not pass safety, let alone recon.
Are coilovers/lowering springs legal?
That depends. Any time you have suspension work done to your car, you will have to get recon. You will need to have an alignment done within 30 days prior to your recon inspection. Make sure you bring a copy of the alignment sheet with you. Your suspension must be able to be aligned within stock specifications. Your car will also be subjected to a "bounce test" to check for adequate suspension travel. They typically test this at a front corner by pushing down on the bumper. You need to have VISIBLE (not necessarily 2 inches) of suspension travel. If your springs are too stiff, you will likely not pass.
Are headlight/tail light swaps/conversions legal?
Yes, as long as it says DOT on them. Simply doing a headlight/tail light swap does not require you to get recon. If you modify the donor headlight, then it is no longer DOT legal. Aftermarket HID's are also legal, though you may need recon for this. They have a light meter to make sure it's not too bright.
Are clear corner lights legal?
No. The lights MUST have an orange reflector at the front corners and corresponding red reflectors at the rear. This is a FEDERAL LAW. Simply putting in an orange bulb DOES NOT make it legal. Most of these aftermarket lights do not have DOT on them, and therefore would not pass anyway. If you modify a DOT corner light by taking the orange reflector out, it is NO LONGER DOT legal.
Can I run nitrous?
No, and it can't be made legal by going through recon. If you did have to get recon for suspension mods, and they happened to find a nitrous line or bottle, you will fail.
Can I change my car from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive?
Yes, but you will need to go through recon as this will require modification of the vehicle's suspension. If you did a hack job with the conversion and the inspector deems your car unsafe, then you won't pass.
If there's a version of the car with a different drivetrain, can I use it?
Yes. If the car came from the factory with the option of a manual or automatic transmission, you can swap one for the other without getting recon. You could also do a 4 wheel drive conversion on your 2 wheel drive truck if there was a 4 wheel drive version of your truck from the factory, provided the parts bolt in without requiring custom fabrication. If custom suspension mounts need to be made, or you use aftermarket suspension components, then you need recon.
Are intake manifolds/cams, pistons, etc legal?
Yes, and you don't need recon. There's no smog testing in Hawaii, so you don't need an affadavit showing that the part is 50 state legal. But be aware that if it says "off road use only" on any of the parts, and the inspector sees it, you will likely not pass recon even if you were trying to get it for something else.
Do I need an affadavit for all of my modifications?
No. Affadavits are no longer required.
Is there a headlight/liscense plate height requirement?
Yes. Headlights must be at least 22" off the ground to the center of the headlight housings. You must have a front liscense plate which must be at least 12" off the ground.
Do I have to get a recon inspection every year?
No. It's a one time only thing UNLESS you mod your car again. If you do, then you need to get another inspection. If you return your car to stock again, you no longer need the recon sticker.
If a cop pulls me over saying I need to get recon even though I don't have any recon items on my car, what happens?
If you got pulled over for a non recon item, you can contest the ticket in court and you will win. Kevin says many of the cops don't have a good handle on the recon law themselves. Keep in mind though, if you already have recon and do another mod to your car that requires recon, then you need to get another recon inspection. If the cop nails you on something you just installed, then you're SOL.
Hopefully this will clear up a lot of the BS that has been floating around. If anyone has any questions about a modification, it is in your best interest to call the recon office (733-2542) and speak to an inspector BEFORE you spend the time and money. As you can see, you can do a lot of mods to your car and not need recon. But if your mod requires it, make sure your mod will be able to pass by reading the thread.
All of that was copied from hawaiiforums.com
Last edited by agita_san; Feb 17, 2011 at 07:28 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
I don't really know of anyone locally that does tuning for our cars (although my knowledge in that area is kinda limited) but richards got a trifecta cable and I got the trifecta program on my laptop so all you gotta do is order a tune from trifecta and once richard gets back we can tune your car for you...
So all that recon **** I posted is from hawaiiforums like I said. I don't know if everything is true cuz some of it conflicts with what I've heard from the recon people themselves but its a good source of info for you new guys on the island and plus it has the recon office phone number so you can call.
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what percentage tint do you guys all have? Oh and this recon sounds like a pain in the dick...
And as for all the other stuff posted...you guys will learn quick that I'm down for anything at anytime...as long as I'm not ***** deep in something good. Even then...
And as for all the other stuff posted...you guys will learn quick that I'm down for anything at anytime...as long as I'm not ***** deep in something good. Even then...
