LOL failed my recon inspection and it was only $15. That's the price of a movie but this was much more rewarding.
Well not really funny cuz i've been having a bad case of getting pulled over for no apparent reason and the freakin recon ticket is $70.
Just thought i share my experience of failing with everyone and let you know what i learned in case you want to try and fail miserably also. I went in knowing i wasn't going to pass. The good thing is they tell you what you need to correct to pass and you get 90 days to schedule a "re-check" appointment before you have to pay the $15 again.
First off the reason for failing. (Listed by the inspector)
1) 2" suspension travel required = Failed = Costly Fix
2) Missing brake hose clip on passenger side = Failed (WTF where did it go?) = Easy Fix
3) Blue headlamp bulbs = Failed (HID's but this is not the reason) = Easy Fix
4) Obstruction of headlamps = Failed (DG Carbon Eyelids) = Easy Fix
5) My intake is touching the damn radiator hose = Easy Fix
So i failed due to the above reasons but what i learned is.
1) HID's are legal (im guessing) but the bulbs have to be white in color (not the light itself). They didn't say anything about the HID kit that is mounted in plain site along with the DDE Kit converters. But they did mention the bulb color is blue not the light. Also the headlamps are painted black and they didn't care.
2) You can have any size rims you like (I got 19"s). They only check to see if they are damaging the fenders "rubbing". And also check to see if in any way they are rubbing the frame.
3) Gotta get softer springs (I got Eibach Ground Controls). They bounce tested every corner of my car and the front doesn't bounce at all.
4) LOL im missing the freakin brake hose clip.
5) Gotta try and maneuver the intake so it doesn't touch the radiator hose. Got into a minor collision and i believe this is the reason for that.
Other things i gained from this experience.
1) They didn't care how low the car was cuz the tires are tucked under the fenders to the point that the whole front side walls are almost hidden.
2) They didn't care about the Xenon DDE Kit (Halo's)
3) I just need to get the suspension to travel 2" and i can do it however i want without doing alignment again. (just don't tell "them" what you did). Inspector said do what ever you have to do. And he made hush hush when i mentioned raising the car which = redoing alignment. Guess he trying to save me the hassle.
4) All other modification on my car didn't matter, carbon hood, front lip, etc. etc... (check signature for a complete listing)
5) My valve cover is cut so the cam gears are exposed. I thought this wouldn't pass but as long as the top part of the gears are covered your good to go. I also removed all the other plastic covers and nothing was mentioned.
6) I learned that i need some money to change my suspension... Planning on getting Eiback Pro Kit Springs along with Tokico Adjustables so that when i take it in again I'm going to set the struts to its softest settings. When this happens im going to be selling my tokico blues (super duper cheap) and my Eibach Ground Controls (moderately cheap).
Things they made me do.
1) Open my hood
2) Turn on my headlights
3) Show them the alignment papers
4) Show them registration
5) Show them drivers license
6) Fill out the recon applications and list mods (tip... list only visible mods)
Things that i notice them checking.
1) Tint (light tested all nine windows)
2) Inside of fender wells (extensivly "must of cuz he noticed the brake hose clip missing")
3) Under the hood (plenty mods here but only one defect #5 from reasons for failing)
4) Under the car
5) Suspension travel (sh!t doesn't travel at all "front" only)
6) Color of "all" visible bulbs (HID bulbs where blue)
7) Height of the Headlamps (checked extensivly. they measured from the front inside all the way to the outside of headlamp)
9) Carbon fiber hood (checked the hood latch and material workmanship)
Things i noticed they didn't check
1) Bumper height (probably only in my case cuz even though the car is slammed the 19"s make it look stock height)
2) License plate height (probably cuz being the car looks stock height)
3) Safty check papers
4) Insurance papers
5) Exhaust Muffler
Well not really funny cuz i've been having a bad case of getting pulled over for no apparent reason and the freakin recon ticket is $70.
Just thought i share my experience of failing with everyone and let you know what i learned in case you want to try and fail miserably also. I went in knowing i wasn't going to pass. The good thing is they tell you what you need to correct to pass and you get 90 days to schedule a "re-check" appointment before you have to pay the $15 again.
First off the reason for failing. (Listed by the inspector)
1) 2" suspension travel required = Failed = Costly Fix
2) Missing brake hose clip on passenger side = Failed (WTF where did it go?) = Easy Fix
3) Blue headlamp bulbs = Failed (HID's but this is not the reason) = Easy Fix
4) Obstruction of headlamps = Failed (DG Carbon Eyelids) = Easy Fix
5) My intake is touching the damn radiator hose = Easy Fix
So i failed due to the above reasons but what i learned is.
1) HID's are legal (im guessing) but the bulbs have to be white in color (not the light itself). They didn't say anything about the HID kit that is mounted in plain site along with the DDE Kit converters. But they did mention the bulb color is blue not the light. Also the headlamps are painted black and they didn't care.
2) You can have any size rims you like (I got 19"s). They only check to see if they are damaging the fenders "rubbing". And also check to see if in any way they are rubbing the frame.
3) Gotta get softer springs (I got Eibach Ground Controls). They bounce tested every corner of my car and the front doesn't bounce at all.
4) LOL im missing the freakin brake hose clip.
5) Gotta try and maneuver the intake so it doesn't touch the radiator hose. Got into a minor collision and i believe this is the reason for that.
Other things i gained from this experience.
1) They didn't care how low the car was cuz the tires are tucked under the fenders to the point that the whole front side walls are almost hidden.
2) They didn't care about the Xenon DDE Kit (Halo's)
3) I just need to get the suspension to travel 2" and i can do it however i want without doing alignment again. (just don't tell "them" what you did). Inspector said do what ever you have to do. And he made hush hush when i mentioned raising the car which = redoing alignment. Guess he trying to save me the hassle.
4) All other modification on my car didn't matter, carbon hood, front lip, etc. etc... (check signature for a complete listing)
5) My valve cover is cut so the cam gears are exposed. I thought this wouldn't pass but as long as the top part of the gears are covered your good to go. I also removed all the other plastic covers and nothing was mentioned.
6) I learned that i need some money to change my suspension... Planning on getting Eiback Pro Kit Springs along with Tokico Adjustables so that when i take it in again I'm going to set the struts to its softest settings. When this happens im going to be selling my tokico blues (super duper cheap) and my Eibach Ground Controls (moderately cheap).
Things they made me do.
1) Open my hood
2) Turn on my headlights
3) Show them the alignment papers
4) Show them registration
5) Show them drivers license
6) Fill out the recon applications and list mods (tip... list only visible mods)
Things that i notice them checking.
1) Tint (light tested all nine windows)
2) Inside of fender wells (extensivly "must of cuz he noticed the brake hose clip missing")
3) Under the hood (plenty mods here but only one defect #5 from reasons for failing)
4) Under the car
5) Suspension travel (sh!t doesn't travel at all "front" only)
6) Color of "all" visible bulbs (HID bulbs where blue)
7) Height of the Headlamps (checked extensivly. they measured from the front inside all the way to the outside of headlamp)
9) Carbon fiber hood (checked the hood latch and material workmanship)
Things i noticed they didn't check
1) Bumper height (probably only in my case cuz even though the car is slammed the 19"s make it look stock height)
2) License plate height (probably cuz being the car looks stock height)
3) Safty check papers
4) Insurance papers
5) Exhaust Muffler
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