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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Well I am planning on moving from Ohio to Los Angeles to finish up college. My car will be comming with me, can't leave it behind. This will be a huge change for me since I have lived here all my life. I know around here the car scene is pretty good, but I have no clue what to expect out there. Right now I have 3 good tracks within an hour of me, I don't think that will be the case out there.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TA1364
Well I am planning on moving from Ohio to Los Angeles to finish up college. My car will be comming with me, can't leave it behind. This will be a huge change for me since I have lived here all my life. I know around here the car scene is pretty good, but I have no clue what to expect out there. Right now I have 3 good tracks within an hour of me, I don't think that will be the case out there.
What college you attending in the Los Angeles area?

Your gonna love the weather, chicks...not to mention...A LOT meets/cruises/track events/etc...Irwindal is an 1/8th mile track...Fontana has a 1/4 mile track...and I am sure other guys will chime in...

Your gonna hate the traffic though...

Are you going to drive out...or fly out and ship your car...? I drove from Ohio to L.A. last year...wasn't that bad
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Haha ya we do not have that same Luxury of tracks, but we do have adecent car scene. If you are in the LA area come check us out www.westboundgmcedition.com/forum would be happy to help ya get settled and in the know.

We have an 1/8th track open every week and the 1/4 open rarely which is why i put together losangelesinvasion.com for us in the west.

When do you expect to arrive?
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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haha, I drove from OH to LA last year too when I picked up SOM
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There are not alot of 1/4 tracks out here anymore, there are a couple 1/8 tracks w/in driving distance though. There is a HUGE street scene though, though lately it has died off a bit (high gas prices, increased policing).

Fontana is the lone 1/4 mi track that does open track night.
Irwindale is 1/8 mi does open track night.


So where exactly are you moving to?
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Fontana sucks unless its a PSCA day or some other series racing. Other than that track prep sucks. Irwindale however is a very good track with great track prep and night running so its not as hot.
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2
There are not alot of 1/4 tracks out here anymore, there are a couple 1/8 tracks w/in driving distance though. There is a HUGE street scene though, though lately it has died off a bit (high gas prices, increased policing).

Fontana is the lone 1/4 mi track that does open track night.
Irwindale is 1/8 mi does open track night.


So where exactly are you moving to?
Well its a little north of L.A., I'll be in Sylmar.
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Hahaha that's where i'm from. You'll be in the heart of the Street scene. PM if you are interested in info on that one.
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Originally Posted by cruiSSin LS1
What college you attending in the Los Angeles area?

Your gonna love the weather, chicks...not to mention...A LOT meets/cruises/track events/etc...Irwindal is an 1/8th mile track...Fontana has a 1/4 mile track...and I am sure other guys will chime in...

Your gonna hate the traffic though...

Are you going to drive out...or fly out and ship your car...? I drove from Ohio to L.A. last year...wasn't that bad
I might start out at College of the Canyons untill I get my residency to help ease the price a little then finish up at Cal State Northridge. I have been there a few times visiting, weather is great, and so are the girls. Traffic does suck but I'll have a truck for a DD. I am not sure yet on how I am going to get my car there. Driving it is out of the question tho.
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2
Hahaha that's where i'm from. You'll be in the heart of the Street scene. PM if you are interested in info on that one.
Haha, I'll keep you in mind. It's going to be awhile, but looks like you have been on here for a while so you shouldn't be going anywhere lol.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Expect a lot of faggy civics and ricers.

For every badass car you see, you will see 20 **** box hondas with "altezza" tail lights and a fart can.

But the GM meets are pretty badass.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Not far from me in Santa Clarita. A few car events in this area.

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Well its a little north of L.A., I'll be in Sylmar.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Are there really meets in Santa Clarita, where abouts? I thought the Sheriff's out there were all ****.
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sylmar is right around the corner from me... there are small get togethers every sunday wednesday thursday and fridays. and a small group of techers comes down to my house(RMS ) on sundays and wrench. (we did a t-top conversion about 2weeks ago)

once a month there is a "big" meet just south of sylmar

and not to mention car clubs hosting bbq's, cruises, etc


only down fall is the good 1/4 mile track is a 2 hour drive
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Not sure if really call them meets but some cars get together at the Auto Spa and Route 66 once in awhile. I dont know the dates off the top of my head.

Originally Posted by Adriana Lover
Are there really meets in Santa Clarita, where abouts? I thought the Sheriff's out there were all ****.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
sylmar is right around the corner from me... there are small get togethers every sunday wednesday thursday and fridays. and a small group of techers comes down to my house(RMS ) on sundays and wrench. (we did a t-top conversion about 2weeks ago)

once a month there is a "big" meet just south of sylmar

and not to mention car clubs hosting bbq's, cruises, etc


only down fall is the good 1/4 mile track is a 2 hour drive
don't forget PHK son!
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Originally Posted by Adriana Lover
Are there really meets in Santa Clarita, where abouts? I thought the Sheriff's out there were all ****.
are you an all out ricer or does that hatch have an LSx swap?
if you are a ricer...what the hell you doing on tech son?
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Hahaha no LSX "swap" here. All factory stuff. I actually have a hidden thing for F*** as well. I take great offense to being called a ricers too.

Just let it be known I can hold my own with most anyone out here
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