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08-28-2013, 10:12 AM

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Coming West (LA / Hawthorne Area)

Hey there, just wanted to say Hi, introduce myself, and also see what info I could pick up. Im currently out in Myrtle Beach, SC, but will be moving to the Hawthorne area for a new job in mid September.

Curious to see what kind of SCCA (Autocross, PDX, time trial) stuff is in socal, as well as meets and gatherings to try and make some new friends. Dont really know too many people out west.

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08-28-2013, 10:57 AM

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Welcome to socal... we do have meet every month so all ecotecs to meet up. Extreme dimentions usually has events out at willow springs track atleast twice a month. Our monthly meet some times take place at small tracks. Good luck with yiur new job out heee hopefully youll like cali.

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08-28-2013, 11:17 AM

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There is LOTS of stuff in So Cal. Welcome!!

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08-28-2013, 02:10 PM

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Welcome! Have to get together. Check out the fb page so cal ecotechs. Most of us r on there too

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08-30-2013, 06:07 PM

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Welcome to SoCal!

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08-31-2013, 06:53 PM

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And another one. Welcome

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09-04-2013, 09:31 AM

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Word. Just joined the FB group. Anyone have reccomendations for storage units around the Hawthorne Area? I am going to be needing to dump my toolboxes and furniture for a couple weeks while looking for a place (Thank god for company paid relocation and temp housing)

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09-04-2013, 07:28 PM

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Depends where in Hawthorne you'll be at, but I would recommend:
SmartStop Self Storage‎
12714 South La Cienega Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-0088
smartstopselfstorage.com‎

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09-05-2013, 07:16 AM

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Not sure where I will be living yet, but I will be working next to the Hawthorne Airport

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09-06-2013, 09:10 AM

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Also, any good places to go mountain biking out there? any trails at all?

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09-06-2013, 09:56 AM

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i work with KROPS.org and we have track days about every month at this lil go kart place called apex in lake perris its pretty fun...i also go out to big willow and streets of willow and fontana to race sometimes too and 714ioneredline its extreme speed not extreme dimensions lol

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09-06-2013, 10:01 AM

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very cool. I have heard that there isnt an smf class out there

but i need to save up for another set of R comps before i'd track day it. Good to know that at least id have some other cobalts to go do track days with tho!

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09-07-2013, 02:59 AM

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yea after going to a big track autocross is boring lol i run dunlop star specs and hankook rs3s year round and there great

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09-09-2013, 07:36 AM

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Depending on what I do, it will either be another set of Hankook Z214 R comps, or RS3's for the track wheels

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09-09-2013, 09:50 AM

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haha no r comps for me but in cali you can run rs3s all year round no need for dd tires

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09-09-2013, 11:03 AM

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I have RS2's on the car as my dailys actually..... I just like having track wheels... makes it a little easier to drive in harder, knowing i have something else to put on to go home, haha

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09-10-2013, 02:24 AM

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Also, any good places to go mountain biking out there? any trails at all?

Off of Sunset Blvd (Near the 405 Freeway) lots of trails for mountain biking.

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09-21-2013, 11:52 AM

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Made it into town yesterday. car needs a bath thanks to the dust storms in NM.

When and where does stuff happen? I know 2 people in this town... and that needs to change, haha

What are some good car washes and some good alignment shops? (anyone have a hookup?)

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09-21-2013, 01:03 PM

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Welcome to LA

I'm Steve from the greater Los Angeles area.

If you need any hptuners assistance, I've been at it since 2007.

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09-21-2013, 01:25 PM

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Good to know! and Hi Steve! But sadly I have the 06 L61, so im stuck with Trifecta (sad face)

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09-21-2013, 01:29 PM

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That's alright you don't need a lot of hp for the local canyons anyway

I live in the heart of the santa monica mountains commonly ventured to by all the car clubs.

Looking forward to meeting you

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09-26-2013, 07:12 PM

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Welcome to LA...Hopefully you're not near the methane leak.

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welcome! ill be at the viper room tomorrow night with my gf for a hip hop show and saturday at the r1 concepts meet in la habra...best place for allignments is 714 tires in westminster they hook it up and are great!

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