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Ccmano · 10-03-2009

Yup it's true. My company retired me out 10 days ago. At least they gave me a nice package and full retirement benefits immediately. The nice part is I can collect my pension and find another job to boot (I'm only 55). I guess that's the advantage of working for one company for 28 years. My last day is the 16th of Oct. Which means, there no reason to stay here in Chicago (other than my FBI buds) The wife is already packing, she can't wait to get out there with the kids and grand-kids, they all live in SoCal. The house is up for rent, since it makes no sense to sell it in this market. So as soon as the place rents or I find a job in Ca. were gone.

So here's the ZR-1 question to all you California guys. What am I in for in terms of emissions testing and inspection on this vintage car?(1990 ZR-1) No major mods to the engine except porting and chip. I am running headers with high-flow cats and a Corsa exhaust. Do they inspect for emissions equipment or just the out the tail pipe emissions? Luckily I saved my original exhaust manifolds and cats. I'll be living in Orange, Riverside or San Diego counties, not sure where yet.

Any job leads would be helpful too. I've done it all in retail and wholesale automotive, looking for a Dealership GM spot or Management Consulting.

I'm looking forward to starting an "FBI" chapter in SoCal and taking the "FBI" International... "Fast Boyz International".

Any input would be helpful.

TIA
Hans

tccrab · 10-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

So here's the ZR-1 question to all you California guys. What am I in for in terms of emissions testing and inspection on this vintage car?(1990 ZR-1) No major mods to the engine except porting and chip. I am running headers with high-flow cats and a Corsa exhaust. Do they inspect for emissions equipment or just the out the tail pipe emissions? Luckily I saved my original exhaust manifolds and cats. I'll be living in Orange, Riverside or San Diego counties, not sure where yet.

Hans:

You will have a little trouble with the SMOG nazi's, but luckily it's not extremely difficult to get an exemption for the non-CARB approved headers.
You will need the air pump and all the smog hoses installed if your system doesn't already have them.
And the car will have to pass the emissions test, I'll have to go dig up my last one to see what the #'s are.

Welcome to the left coast.
Too bad you're moving so far south, it's not my favorite part of the state.
That being said, San Diego is pretty, but it's $$$ to live there.
Riverside gets mighty hot and smoggy in the summertime.
The OC just plain sux.

TomC
"Crabs"

GOLDCYLON · 10-03-2009

Come to AZ cost of living is cheaper

rhipsher · 10-03-2009

Tccrabs is right. Very very very! Did I say very? Expensive. But I'm sure you already know that. Beautiful beaches and the best weather you could ever get in the USA. But like fred sanford you'll think your having the big one when you see what houses cost out there. And don't forget state and federal taxes getting sucked out of your retirement check. Other than that great place to live.

LGAFF · 10-03-2009

Leave the Z titled to your address in Il.

XfireZ51 · 10-03-2009

When are you moving? Sounds like it's time for a final blast down the track and maybe one more brunch!

Paul Workman · 10-04-2009

Congratz on your "retirement" my friend! But! speaking for the IL gang, we're gonna miss you, Hans!

You will always be one of the FBI - a "plank owner" (to use a naval term

). So, wear your "colors" proudly!

And, too, know we're all going to be envious as hell come Jan, Feb, when you send us pictures of you and your wife and the Z taken while on some foray into some twisties in the mountains.

Some of my favorite day trips were going up to Mt. Palomar (known for the famous telescope installed there) or going up to Mt. Laguna...LOTS of twisties mixed with some straights, and some nice places to stop and have a bite to eat and take in the views before dashing down the asphalt again!

One thing did catch my eye re your exhaust; that being you mentioning that it is now a Corsa? More to the point: the MF stuff was replaced?? If so, how do you like the Corsa in comparison?

P.

tomtom72 · 10-04-2009

Hey Hans, Congrats on your retirement! I hope you enjoy it to the fullest!

Live long and prosper!

sorry, I can't contribute on the smog info you need. If they're like NY they will do a visual on the equipment that is supposed to be installed like the A.I.R. system. It bites!

Tom

Dynomite · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

Leave the Z titled to your address in Il.

Keep your residency in Ill as long as you have property there and yes....Z titled in Ill

I see you have emissions check every two years in Ill as well as 3% of Federal adjusted gross income as state tax so there may be no advantage in residency

I live both places....South Dakota and CA.....NO emissions tests and no State Income tax in SD

LGAFF · 10-04-2009

Hans, maybe we forgot to tell you, but, as with most gangs, you must survive a beatdown to exit the FBI. We traditionally do this in the back lot at Wayne's Pizza!

10-03-2009	#1
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Yup it's true. My company retired me out 10 days ago. At least they gave me a nice package and full retirement benefits immediately. The nice part is I can collect my pension and find another job to boot (I'm only 55). I guess that's the advantage of working for one company for 28 years. My last day is the 16th of Oct. Which means, there no reason to stay here in Chicago (other than my FBI buds) The wife is already packing, she can't wait to get out there with the kids and grand-kids, they all live in SoCal. The house is up for rent, since it makes no sense to sell it in this market. So as soon as the place rents or I find a job in Ca. were gone. So here's the ZR-1 question to all you California guys. What am I in for in terms of emissions testing and inspection on this vintage car?(1990 ZR-1) No major mods to the engine except porting and chip. I am running headers with high-flow cats and a Corsa exhaust. Do they inspect for emissions equipment or just the out the tail pipe emissions? Luckily I saved my original exhaust manifolds and cats. I'll be living in Orange, Riverside or San Diego counties, not sure where yet. Any job leads would be helpful too. I've done it all in retail and wholesale automotive, looking for a Dealership GM spot or Management Consulting. I'm looking forward to starting an "FBI" chapter in SoCal and taking the "FBI" International... "Fast Boyz International". Any input would be helpful. TIA Hans __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

10-03-2009	#3
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,154	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Come to AZ cost of living is cheaper __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

10-03-2009	#4
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Tccrabs is right. Very very very! Did I say very? Expensive. But I'm sure you already know that. Beautiful beaches and the best weather you could ever get in the USA. But like fred sanford you'll think your having the big one when you see what houses cost out there. And don't forget state and federal taxes getting sucked out of your retirement check. Other than that great place to live.

10-03-2009	#5
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Leave the Z titled to your address in Il. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-03-2009	#6
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,697	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. When are you moving? Sounds like it's time for a final blast down the track and maybe one more brunch!

10-04-2009	#7
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Congratz on your "retirement" my friend! But! speaking for the IL gang, we're gonna miss you, Hans! You will always be one of the FBI - a "plank owner" (to use a naval term). So, wear your "colors" proudly! And, too, know we're all going to be envious as hell come Jan, Feb, when you send us pictures of you and your wife and the Z taken while on some foray into some twisties in the mountains. Some of my favorite day trips were going up to Mt. Palomar (known for the famous telescope installed there) or going up to Mt. Laguna...LOTS of twisties mixed with some straights, and some nice places to stop and have a bite to eat and take in the views before dashing down the asphalt again! One thing did catch my eye re your exhaust; that being you mentioning that it is now a Corsa? More to the point: the MF stuff was replaced?? If so, how do you like the Corsa in comparison? P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

10-04-2009	#8
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: It's Official... Moving to SoCal.. Hey Hans, Congrats on your retirement! I hope you enjoy it to the fullest! Live long and prosper! sorry, I can't contribute on the smog info you need. If they're like NY they will do a visual on the equipment that is supposed to be installed like the A.I.R. system. It bites! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member