black_knight

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What do I need to know? Are there modifications that must be avoided? Are there any must-have mods for living in Phoenix?

I'm putting my air conditioner back in, I know that's a must... also looks like there are a lot of $^#&*#@*^-ing speed bumps in town.

Anything else to watch out for? Local speed traps? Pet peeves of the local authorities? Laws I might not be aware of? I'm coming from the Chicagoland area...

Thank you all!!!

CaliSSAV

Moving to Arizona, you would have to worry with smog emissions laws. Arizona and California are BIG on those.

black_knight

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I heard that AZ was OBDII and that I just have to avoid throwing codes!?!?

CaliSSAV

One trick that has worked for me and perhaps others, disconnect your battery to reset your PC. Do that before going to smog, that would do it.

black_knight

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I had that taken care of by LS1edit.

radio626active

If you know someone who lives outside Marcopa Co. Register your car there! Pinal has no inspections, or testing.........oh yea!

black_knight

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Whoa, cool! How would I go about doing this...?

radio626active

Find a address in another co. to req your car. I live in Pinal Co. And once you take your car for the vin inspection, sometimes they inspect a tiny bit more......your done. Never a inspection again!!! My B4C camaro I just registered as I bought it out of state. They checked the vin on the door, and on the dash. Said "Have a Nice Day!"
Pinal Co. has a part VERY close to the "valley" Get a apartment there so you have a address!

RUINED

window tint.

bbfirebird

You're correct. I just had my 2000 Formula emissions tested 3 months ago. They plug into your onboard computer, make sure it has no codes, and you're good to go. Didn't even so much as look at my tailpipes. One thing you might want to watch out for is any mod that would advance your ignition timing. We only have 91 octane here. If you don't have tinted windows, you're gonna want to do that. We also have red light cameras in some cities (Chandler and Scottsdale for sure, not sure about other cities). Also in January 2006 Scottsdale is putting in photo radar on the 101 freeway. They go through phases of strict enforcement on that freeway. Lots of crashes and fatalities. It's not uncommon to have people driving 80-90 mph on it, especially in the Scottsdale section.
If you're looking for a shop, I'd recommend Arizona Automasters. They're located in Chandler, off I-10 and Chandler Blvd. They specialize in 3rd and 4th gen F-bodies and Corvettes, as well as GM trucks. Good bunch of guys, very friendly and they do quality work.

black_knight

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Thank you bbfirebird, that is a lot of good info!!!

Buceman

Check out AZFBA for the Phx. club
www.azfba.com

For Tucson check out
http://sonoranmusclecars.com/

150shotWS6

When I get outta College I wanna move down to AZ! Heard a lot a hot females down there! Wonder if the street race scene is big(since it is mostly open country?)...anyway I just know it is hot and better than colorado!

bbfirebird

There's a ton of hot females at ASU. A ton. That is, if you're attracted to chicks that are blond, slightly tan, and wear short shorts, a tank top, and sandals. Literally, thats how they all dress.
As far as street racing, AZ isn't really open country. Theres a lot of development going on all the time, a lot of construction, and a lot of traffic. The main streets are all set up in 1 mile square blocks (in the east valley anyway).

SlpLS1

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az automaster.. LOL thats a joke!! they wanted $500 to put valve springs in my friends car.. they are ok.. depends on what u want done.. az is ok place.. street scene.. ahh its ok.. too many damn imports!!! let me know when u get out here.. im out every friday and saturday

SlpLS1

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oh and for the emissions part.. they dont even check ur tail pipes.. i went to emissions last month.. i pulled up lope'n and smellin like raw fuel.. and the mullet man plugged it in and then asked me if he could borrow my car cuz he had a hot date 2nite..

black_knight

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That's how I'm'a pull into the place. What place is it that you went to?

radio626active

AZ Automasters is good! You gotta pay to play! They give you a bill like everyone else! I've spent over 5K with them, on 2 cars and still going..............AZ has the best woman, one of them is my wife.....SHES TAKEN!

SlpLS1

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ya u have to pay to play.. exactly.. but u dont want to get raped.. ****.. either go to AZ power and sound.. or **** id even do it for u.. ive done 2 cam ls1 swaps... and 1 full 383 build lt1.. + other ****.. but i have a garage not a shop..

SlpLS1

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and.. texas has the best women.. by far az doesnt compair