[Sacramento]: Sacramento Z Owners
07-25-2011 | 06:54 AM
#3581
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LOL ...
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07-25-2011 | 06:58 AM
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I think they caught on to the Kit car thing a while back and forced alot of R34 owners to give up their registration and stuff...I forget who was making the "kit" cars thought...meh...
I think you can register a R33 and R32 here in Cali though, just need to do some very minor things to get it legal i thought...One of my Coworkers drives his R33 to work quite often and its fully registered and everything...
I think you can register a R33 and R32 here in Cali though, just need to do some very minor things to get it legal i thought...One of my Coworkers drives his R33 to work quite often and its fully registered and everything...
MOTOREX was the only company in CA that was supporting the R34s, but I don't think they're in business anymore.
07-25-2011 | 07:15 AM
#3583
Yea i think your right...didnt all the buyers of the R34's get notices in the mail stating that they couldnt drive their cars on the road anymore? Eventually all their customers for the R34's had to give em up im pretty sure....dont remember the details though
07-25-2011 | 08:05 AM
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I only know (or knew) 1 or 2 R34 owners .. and as far as I recall. Both of them were sold - or registered for "off-road" use only.
07-25-2011 | 08:06 AM
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Free zoo admission for orange-clad enthusiasts Saturday
Orange clothing is the key to free admission to the Sacramento Zoo Saturday (30July2011), when a cheese company will be hosting a promotional event at the Land Park destination.
Tillamook Cheese is launching its second-annual cross-country "Loaf Love Tour" and will be returning to Sacramento this week. The "Loafster," a new convertible Volkswagon bus made to resemble the company's Baby Loaf, and a pair of 1966 standard Volkswagon Microbuses will be rolling around the region beginning today until Aug. 14, a Tillamook news release states.
The tour will visit grocery stores, farmers markets and events, offering cheese samples and passing out promotional material.
On Saturday, Tillamook will be giving away free admission to the Sacramento Zoo to the first 100 people wearing orange. The zoo opens at 9 a.m.
The brighter the orange, the better.
Orange-clad fans who arrive after the quota is reached will receive $1 off admission, the release states.
Cheese samples, coupons and other promotional swag will be given out at the event.
Orange clothing is the key to free admission to the Sacramento Zoo Saturday (30July2011), when a cheese company will be hosting a promotional event at the Land Park destination.
Tillamook Cheese is launching its second-annual cross-country "Loaf Love Tour" and will be returning to Sacramento this week. The "Loafster," a new convertible Volkswagon bus made to resemble the company's Baby Loaf, and a pair of 1966 standard Volkswagon Microbuses will be rolling around the region beginning today until Aug. 14, a Tillamook news release states.
The tour will visit grocery stores, farmers markets and events, offering cheese samples and passing out promotional material.
On Saturday, Tillamook will be giving away free admission to the Sacramento Zoo to the first 100 people wearing orange. The zoo opens at 9 a.m.
The brighter the orange, the better.
Orange-clad fans who arrive after the quota is reached will receive $1 off admission, the release states.
Cheese samples, coupons and other promotional swag will be given out at the event.
07-25-2011 | 02:33 PM
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Wow. I would not have even thought that was your car. Looks completely different!
07-25-2011 | 02:43 PM
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07-25-2011 | 03:59 PM
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I'm not sure but I'm assuming that's good? Either way, would love to be bonked over the head with the reason(s) why it is or isn't.
07-25-2011 | 08:22 PM
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Hmmm...Checking ECU would pick up a tune not at factory parameter settings, AFR's for example.
Leave it to CARB. All that really matters is what comes out the tailpipe and now they're not gonna do that? They should drop all other tests (visual too) and only do the sniff. What retards
JZ...I'll be your first signer on that petition. I've always and still do think it should've stayed 21yrs or older = smog exempt like back in the good ole days. What was your idea?
Leave it to CARB. All that really matters is what comes out the tailpipe and now they're not gonna do that? They should drop all other tests (visual too) and only do the sniff. What retards
JZ...I'll be your first signer on that petition. I've always and still do think it should've stayed 21yrs or older = smog exempt like back in the good ole days. What was your idea?
07-25-2011 | 09:44 PM
#3595
yes I would be very interested in the 25mm!
as for the petition, I feel the smog laws should be in accordance with the date of the vehicle, as it used to be. These cars are now being referred to as "junkers" (not to be confused with Junkster) are vehicular history! One glaring example that comes to my mind for instance is the RX-7, especially the SA and FB RX-7's. Even If the law was changed to allow for all cars 35 years and older, that is still a step in the right direction because then, eventually, any car will become exempt and have to ability to be kept on the road and preserved. Another example would be Z's like Alan's. Sorry for the mini-rant, but I am very passionate about this haha.
as for the petition, I feel the smog laws should be in accordance with the date of the vehicle, as it used to be. These cars are now being referred to as "junkers" (not to be confused with Junkster) are vehicular history! One glaring example that comes to my mind for instance is the RX-7, especially the SA and FB RX-7's. Even If the law was changed to allow for all cars 35 years and older, that is still a step in the right direction because then, eventually, any car will become exempt and have to ability to be kept on the road and preserved. Another example would be Z's like Alan's. Sorry for the mini-rant, but I am very passionate about this haha.
07-26-2011 | 07:17 AM
#3596
yes I would be very interested in the 25mm!
as for the petition, I feel the smog laws should be in accordance with the date of the vehicle, as it used to be. These cars are now being referred to as "junkers" (not to be confused with Junkster) are vehicular history! One glaring example that comes to my mind for instance is the RX-7, especially the SA and FB RX-7's. Even If the law was changed to allow for all cars 35 years and older, that is still a step in the right direction because then, eventually, any car will become exempt and have to ability to be kept on the road and preserved. Another example would be Z's like Alan's. Sorry for the mini-rant, but I am very passionate about this haha.
as for the petition, I feel the smog laws should be in accordance with the date of the vehicle, as it used to be. These cars are now being referred to as "junkers" (not to be confused with Junkster) are vehicular history! One glaring example that comes to my mind for instance is the RX-7, especially the SA and FB RX-7's. Even If the law was changed to allow for all cars 35 years and older, that is still a step in the right direction because then, eventually, any car will become exempt and have to ability to be kept on the road and preserved. Another example would be Z's like Alan's. Sorry for the mini-rant, but I am very passionate about this haha.
You have to realize that even if they were to bump up the exemption, eventually all of these "classics" are going to end up in a junk yard or out rusting away in some field/garage anyways. Japanese cars dont hold the same "prestige" as do other cars (IMO). Lack of aftermarket teamed with a dwindling supply of NOS replacement and used parts in general will claim the demise of most of the japanese cars on the road anyways.
Nevermind the fact that the percentage of people that even take a "restoration" SERIOUSLY on such an old car will probably end up hacking up the car and basically just using the chassis for some kind of newe motor swap lol...
My 510 for example, i did the BEST i could to do everything right and as perfect as i could and its still not "perfect". I know for a fact that there are very few people in the states that are willing to even take on a 510 build to the extent that i did...
We are a very small select group of people (ie minority) lol
Its sad...but unfortunately true...
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07-26-2011 | 08:04 AM
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LA officials: Disregard red-light camera tickets
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Officials say Los Angeles motorists can disregard red-light camera tickets.
The last red-light camera citation would be issue Sunday if the City Council votes to end the program.
Police Commission executive director Richard Tefank told the city's Budget and Finance Committee on Monday that the tickets are part of a voluntary payment program and there are no consequences for drivers who fail to pay fines.
The committee has urged the City Council to endorse an earlier Police Commission recommendation to end the red-light camera program. The council was deadlocked over the fate of the program last month.
The Los Angeles Times says the committee also recommends that city agencies work with camera system contractor American Traffic Solutions to remove equipment from 32 intersections.
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Officials say Los Angeles motorists can disregard red-light camera tickets.
The last red-light camera citation would be issue Sunday if the City Council votes to end the program.
Police Commission executive director Richard Tefank told the city's Budget and Finance Committee on Monday that the tickets are part of a voluntary payment program and there are no consequences for drivers who fail to pay fines.
The committee has urged the City Council to endorse an earlier Police Commission recommendation to end the red-light camera program. The council was deadlocked over the fate of the program last month.
The Los Angeles Times says the committee also recommends that city agencies work with camera system contractor American Traffic Solutions to remove equipment from 32 intersections.
07-26-2011 | 08:10 AM
#3598
I only stated a couple Japanese cars as example, whether we are a small group or not, and the fact it would jump the year up for ALL cars. The reason people restore older cars is because it was their childhood and those are the cars the knew and loved, or because their parents showed them the cars and talked about them and taught them and then they wanted one. Why would any newer generation be any different? Yes, I've grown up with both the classic American cars and the newer Japanese car craze, but that newer craze is going to be to out generation what the muscle cars and classic American cars were to our grandparents and parents. It is not just about trying to be able to do whatever we want to a car because the state can't touch us, it is about preserving the history. I know plenty of people that would restore a 510, and even late 70's early 80's American cars. Either way, there is no harm in trying, the worst they can say is no.
07-26-2011 | 08:31 AM
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Exactly. It is way easier to just remap your ECU back to factory settings than it is renstalling acceptable exhaust, for example. This will make it way easier to modify our NAWZ machines and get them back to passing status before testing them for smog.
07-26-2011 | 08:57 AM
#3600
I only stated a couple Japanese cars as example, whether we are a small group or not, and the fact it would jump the year up for ALL cars. The reason people restore older cars is because it was their childhood and those are the cars the knew and loved, or because their parents showed them the cars and talked about them and taught them and then they wanted one. Why would any newer generation be any different? Yes, I've grown up with both the classic American cars and the newer Japanese car craze, but that newer craze is going to be to out generation what the muscle cars and classic American cars were to our grandparents and parents. It is not just about trying to be able to do whatever we want to a car because the state can't touch us, it is about preserving the history. I know plenty of people that would restore a 510, and even late 70's early 80's American cars. Either way, there is no harm in trying, the worst they can say is no.
I guess its all in how you look at it. I guess im kind of an exception to the rule since i never had anything passed down to me as far as my car craze addiction is concerned...Only reason i wanted to get a 510 is cause i love the way they look, they are unique, and they have so much racing history behind them. Regardless of its cult-like following, the first thing i wanted to do to my 510 was drop in a newer FI engine in it. Sure i liked my old vintage LZ setup but man that motor was such a PITA! lol...
I guess if you really follow the history though, Japanese cars hold more of a hotrod/ratrod kind of nostalgia than they do anything else...
After all, i dont think its possible to ever get ANY japanese car to be worth as much as lets say a matching numbers survivor GTO with low miles lol...
Although it would be bad azz for Barett Jackson to auction off an old Z or hakosuka at one point in our lives...lol
For some reason i think thats very unlikely though