Emissions Recall & California Facts
10-21-2018, 07:16 PM
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I had the recall done on my stock '08 coupe. My understanding at the time was the original cats could clog and restrict exhaust flow. The car has run better and stronger since the work was done. I see no reason why you should avoid getting the work done, particularly with a Callaway, which having forced induction might benefit even more than a base car.
10-21-2018, 11:35 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
I was expecting this, and it's okay. Short answer is I can probably move to three places, So Cal, Southern AZ, South TX. Arizona is too hot, Texas is too hot and I hate it, and California is what it is. "Most are leaving" isn't affecting the population or home prices negatively, so I don't have an answer for that.
I'd really like to get the F out of here, but I'm not willing to switch careers at my age.
I'd really like to get the F out of here, but I'm not willing to switch careers at my age.
10-21-2018, 11:45 PM
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So you mean the border towns like Laredo?....That is about South as you can go.
10-22-2018, 01:17 AM
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^ Yup, unfortunately. Which is why I’m not excited about Tejas.
10-22-2018, 07:27 AM
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Tucson isn't as hot as Phoenix and AZ housing/RE taxes are less than most cities in CA or TX. Actually there are only 3 counties in AZ that even do the emission check. Living just North of Phoenix is about 20 degrees cooler and no emission requirements at all. Flagstaff had snow last week if you want cold. 
Nogales or Yuma are good if you like border towns. 
So what profession are you in?
Nogales or Yuma are good if you like border towns. So what profession are you in?
10-22-2018, 03:42 PM
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Tucson is too hot for my white ***. And that paricular "office" isn't what I'm looking for either.
Hardly a profession, and you've probably figured it out by now anyway. I'm not being cagey for the fun of it nor is it top secret, just not advertising.
Hardly a profession, and you've probably figured it out by now anyway. I'm not being cagey for the fun of it nor is it top secret, just not advertising.
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10-22-2018, 03:45 PM
#32
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I understand completely. Tuscon itself actually sits in a big bowl of a valley. Once you get farther south toward the border the elevation goes up rather quickly, and temps are much more mild. My parents live about 40 miles from the border and are sitting at 3500' elevation. It's really not that bad there.
10-22-2018, 05:02 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
can't understand why people get worked up about California's smog checks & requirements.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
10-22-2018, 05:44 PM
#34
can't understand why people get worked up about California's smog checks & requirements.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
As far as living in California, the economy there, and how much it cost, the Taxes and so forth, you can have it. I use to travel their but not any more.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: THE TAXES and you may have the second largest economy but the state is virtually broke. Their will soon be no middle class either as they are leaving Cali in droves.
Good Luck I am out on this thread
10-22-2018, 06:04 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
I can't argue the lack of options on engine upgrades, as compared to other parts of the country.
but their are still enough out there to keep most happy. you can't do long tube headers, but yes on shorty's ( as long as the o2 sensor
remains in its original location ). if the lack of being to tune for more HP is what's holding you back, then California may not be for you.
i can't believe that I'm saying this, but the C6 has more then enough power for street use. if you want much more, then you might as well
head to the strip. i like HP as much as anyone, but the guys i see out there, running 600, 700, 800+ HP, is that really what you want on the streets?
I'm sure it won't happen, but their has long been a proposal to separate the state ( north, south and, central ). the bay area is where the real money is.
so. cal. $$$ are all Hollywood. they can't even supply enough water for their people. the bulk of their water is coming from northern cal.
i'll take the SF bay area and the central valley ( hey, i gotta eat! ) any day. I have no interest in the L.A. area.
it's a money & soul sponge! and the traffic their is insane. you might as well be riding Autopia at Disneyland.
but their are still enough out there to keep most happy. you can't do long tube headers, but yes on shorty's ( as long as the o2 sensor
remains in its original location ). if the lack of being to tune for more HP is what's holding you back, then California may not be for you.
i can't believe that I'm saying this, but the C6 has more then enough power for street use. if you want much more, then you might as well
head to the strip. i like HP as much as anyone, but the guys i see out there, running 600, 700, 800+ HP, is that really what you want on the streets?
I'm sure it won't happen, but their has long been a proposal to separate the state ( north, south and, central ). the bay area is where the real money is.
so. cal. $$$ are all Hollywood. they can't even supply enough water for their people. the bulk of their water is coming from northern cal.
i'll take the SF bay area and the central valley ( hey, i gotta eat! ) any day. I have no interest in the L.A. area.
it's a money & soul sponge! and the traffic their is insane. you might as well be riding Autopia at Disneyland.
10-22-2018, 06:17 PM
#36
Le Mans Master
I can't argue the lack of options on engine upgrades, as compared to other parts of the country.
but their are still enough out there to keep most happy. you can't do long tube headers, but yes on shorty's ( as long as the o2 sensor
remains in its original location ). if the lack of being to tune for more HP is what's holding you back, then California may not be for you.
i can't believe that I'm saying this, but the C6 has more then enough power for street use. if you want much more, then you might as well
head to the strip. i like HP as much as anyone, but the guys i see out there, running 600, 700, 800+ HP, is that really what you want on the streets?
I'm sure it won't happen, but their has long been a proposal to separate the state ( north, south and, central ). the bay area is where the real money is.
so. cal. $$$ are all Hollywood. they can't even supply enough water for their people. the bulk of their water is coming from northern cal.
i'll take the SF bay area and the central valley ( hey, i gotta eat! ) any day. I have no interest in the L.A. area.
it's a money & soul sponge! and the traffic their is insane. you might as well be riding Autopia at Disneyland.
but their are still enough out there to keep most happy. you can't do long tube headers, but yes on shorty's ( as long as the o2 sensor
remains in its original location ). if the lack of being to tune for more HP is what's holding you back, then California may not be for you.
i can't believe that I'm saying this, but the C6 has more then enough power for street use. if you want much more, then you might as well
head to the strip. i like HP as much as anyone, but the guys i see out there, running 600, 700, 800+ HP, is that really what you want on the streets?
I'm sure it won't happen, but their has long been a proposal to separate the state ( north, south and, central ). the bay area is where the real money is.
so. cal. $$$ are all Hollywood. they can't even supply enough water for their people. the bulk of their water is coming from northern cal.
i'll take the SF bay area and the central valley ( hey, i gotta eat! ) any day. I have no interest in the L.A. area.
it's a money & soul sponge! and the traffic their is insane. you might as well be riding Autopia at Disneyland.
with you about N vs. S cal. However, I can leave SF behind for the area in which you're living. That or Napa.BTW - If you want more CA legal HP, and lots of it, go see A&A in Oxnard, CA. They'll strap on a SC for you that'll pass CA emissions.
10-22-2018, 06:24 PM
#37
Race Director
can't understand why people get worked up about California's smog checks & requirements.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
when properly set up and maintained, it'll allow for your engine to provide the most power it can.
I like wrenching as much as anyone, but theirs no way you can convince me the average guy can,
tune his car better then a properly set up fuel injection system ( which includes all of the smog related equipment ).
this includes performance & running clean. I agree it's a pain in the ****, but I'm willing to pay it for the results it provides.
their's a reason why California is so expensive: weather
at least in the SF bay area. if you're looking for the traditional 4 seasons, then look elsewhere.
if you want to drive your C6 year round, saddle up!
if you want snow, drive 2 - 3 hours east: ( i.e.Tahoe )
if you want the ocean: drive 1 - 2 hours west ( pacific )
if you want some wine: drive 1 - 2 hours north ( napa )
if you want the desert: drive 3 - 4 hour south ( so. cal. )
theirs a lot of reason why its economy is one the largest in the world.
come and see for yourself.
I dare you.
10-22-2018, 06:32 PM
#38
Melting Slicks
while I do have a sister who lives on SF, I avoid that city as much as possible. the SF bay area in general though, is pretty good.
napa is worth checking out, or anything north of the bay area.
currently, I'm not looking for any HP increase. my goal ( or hope ), is to keep my ride as stock as possible, for as long as possible.
I've been on the upgrade train a few times. once that you're on board, you're on for the long haul.
after I get at least one of my two daughters the college, then I can free up some $$$.
luckily, the LS3 has enough to offer for the time being.
separate note, I'll get my added power vicariously this weekend. heading the central valley for "shift 3ector" 1/2 mile runs.
i'll be a spectator this time, maybe next time i'll line it up.
napa is worth checking out, or anything north of the bay area.
currently, I'm not looking for any HP increase. my goal ( or hope ), is to keep my ride as stock as possible, for as long as possible.
I've been on the upgrade train a few times. once that you're on board, you're on for the long haul.
after I get at least one of my two daughters the college, then I can free up some $$$.
luckily, the LS3 has enough to offer for the time being.
separate note, I'll get my added power vicariously this weekend. heading the central valley for "shift 3ector" 1/2 mile runs.
i'll be a spectator this time, maybe next time i'll line it up.
10-22-2018, 06:36 PM
#39
Le Mans Master
One vote for California here. I surf every morning before work and often snowboard the same afternoon during the winter. 40 minutes from the beach. 60 Minutes from ski slopes. 3-1/2 hours to Vegas. I drive my Vette all year. We have it all here. I have never been to Hollywood in my 60 years so I have no idea what it is like there but I know it has nothing to do with anything I do.
As far as the emissions crap, when I was a kid in the 70's, we could not see the San Gabriel Mountains (which are only 20 miles away) because of the smog. Now, I see them every day. Smog is virtually gone and is never even discussed. All those regulations cleaned up our air so I am fine with not having headers. Most of the guys adding HP to a C6 couldn't handle their car with the nannys off so the extra performance is just an ego booster. Cat back is legal here and makes it sound great. Good enough for me and I had professional licenses in two different racing series in my younger days. My car is fast enough and I am not stupid enough to street race anyway. Our governor is an idiot and we have a lot of traffic but I would not live anywhere else.
As far as the emissions crap, when I was a kid in the 70's, we could not see the San Gabriel Mountains (which are only 20 miles away) because of the smog. Now, I see them every day. Smog is virtually gone and is never even discussed. All those regulations cleaned up our air so I am fine with not having headers. Most of the guys adding HP to a C6 couldn't handle their car with the nannys off so the extra performance is just an ego booster. Cat back is legal here and makes it sound great. Good enough for me and I had professional licenses in two different racing series in my younger days. My car is fast enough and I am not stupid enough to street race anyway. Our governor is an idiot and we have a lot of traffic but I would not live anywhere else.
10-22-2018, 06:46 PM
#40
Melting Slicks
100%. I also grew up there and loved it. Moved back a few years ago, couldn't believe how much it has changed and left as soon as I could. Although I have a lot of family out there, I will never live there again .. it has changed a great deal and, IMO, not for the good.