smccurry

Does anyone know FOR SURE what kind of mods require/don't require a recon sticker? I want to know what I can do without having to go through this hassle. But eventually, I may have to, so how do you go about getting a recon sticker and how difficult(expensive) is it?

rstark

I know for a fact, that my Neuspeed exhaust does NOT require a recon. I made them give me this in writing. I do know that headers and rims will need a recon. For the headers, you need an affidavite from a local shop stating what you have and that it's street legal. For the rims, you need a front end alingment, and probably an affidavite too. Lowering your car and you will have to go through the same as the rims.

I do know that you DON'T need a recon for one of the big a** wings that you want to get. For that, it will be up to the officer to write you a ticket for obstruction of view!

As for price, I think it's $15 or $25 - exact change needed. If you need to get affidavites, they run around $40 from a local shop. I'll take you past the recon place on our next drive around.

rstark

Oh yeah, if you do go through that route, I have an extra aluminum bracket for that as well.

Smokinjoes

This one saftey inspection shop told me that you can get suspension on a car as long as the license plate is 12" above the ground. Doesn't sound right but that's what the guy told me. I wouldn't chance it. Oh you can get a aftermarket air filter. For rim's on my old car, the recon place gave me a no recon required slip. Was hoping to get a sticker instead though.

smccurry

Thanks for the replies.
I wonder what criteria a shop goes by to NOT require a recon sticker for rims ˇ . Perhaps if it's the same diameter of the stock rim?
rstark: are you sure headers require a recon? If you installed it yourself, how would an officer even know to check for it?

rstark

That's what the people at the recon place told me. I a cop pulled you over, he could very well ask you to open your hood just to be a pri*ck. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Just get the recon.

smccurry

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rstark
[B]That's what the people at the recon place told me.

rstark

Cops can be enthusiasts too. I'm sure a lot of them know what they're looking at. Just keep in mind, they're just like you and me, the only difference is they uphold the law.

smccurry

hmmm.... not all of them
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Colin

I remember some of the early guys with the cars had cops harassing them for the "illegal" headlights!