Ok i see that there are slot of post here saying that they are moving into Hawaii, and I will be following shortly after most on the boards. My question is what are the laws about the cars in Hawaii? I read that you have to have a saftey inspecion and all that junk when you get there. What does that consist of. Also right now I live in a area with snow and it has craciked my window. Am i going to have to have that replaced before i get there?

Thanks all,
Dustin

 

yes, you won't be able to pass the annual inspection, with that cracked window...

geez, i would think that the safety inspection is something everyone would like ("...all that junk...).

even though there are many people out there that don't know their rear brake lights don't work (due to one or 2 sides not working).

 

you also have to get whats called a Reconstruction Permit "Recon" for stuff like suspension mods, 2'' bigger than stock rims and more.. im not sure all the details but you can look it up online. cops dont mess around here!

 

2 inchesbigger the stock = recon
suspension work of any kind = recon
replacing stock motor with another class of mother = recon

 

like they said, you need recon for your wheels and springs. the wheels need to sit within the fender well or your gonna need fender flares. as far as suspension, i'm not to sure about height requirement but i know they test for "adequete suspension travel" which shouldn't be a problem if your on springs and stock shocks.

 

thanks guys. I know that it isn't too much from the sounds of it to pass inspection, but damn looking at everything from homes, food, gas. everything out there is just so damn expensive. Thanks for the help. Guess i better get looking to getting the window fixed.

Dustin

 

If i had the choice, i wouldn't move here.
But i've been here all my life.
So i've pretty much learned to deal with it.
what ever you do just dont raise kids here.
not a good idea. kids here NEVER seem to leave home.
once you see the prices you'll understand.

 

when your moving here.. most guys go underground to get saftey checks if there car are modified.with no recon in which is BS again... youll findout when you get to paridise... this small island got to many laws protecting every thing and any thing.. have you been following the Hawaii super ferry stories.... Whales got more rights the US that live here.

 

wannabe animal rights activists/environmentalists FTL

 

I havn't got any wheels or sus. mods yet, but where do we get this done at? (new to island)

 

theres only one recon station. its located under the H1 freeway on kapahulu?

check this out: http://www.forumshawaii.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=309267

you can find the phone number in that sticky and some info is in there as well.