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Originally Posted by shinkuu
I'm thinking about moving to Charlotte, NC. I had some questions if any locals could help me out.
1. cost of living - whats can i expect to pay in a good neighborhood. looking to rent then buy a house?
2. jobs - how is the job market for IT professionals?
3. emmissions - what kind of laws will effect me regarding my 350z and emmissions?
4. entertainment - whats there to do?
5. racing - i am big into track racing and mtn driving. where can i go for these things?
thanks in advance. i used to live in charlotte for a couple years when i was still a child. cost of living is too much in Socal so i'm looking for a change.
1. cost of living - whats can i expect to pay in a good neighborhood. looking to rent then buy a house?
2. jobs - how is the job market for IT professionals?
3. emmissions - what kind of laws will effect me regarding my 350z and emmissions?
4. entertainment - whats there to do?
5. racing - i am big into track racing and mtn driving. where can i go for these things?
thanks in advance. i used to live in charlotte for a couple years when i was still a child. cost of living is too much in Socal so i'm looking for a change.
you should move to Dallas. That's where i am moving to. I am from Cali(orange county) too and it's freeaken expensive.
Dallas has tons of IT jobs.
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Well, If you don't have to live exactly downtown, you will be fine finding an affordable place. I live in Columbia, SC a fast hour away, and I buzz up to Charlotte when I get bored of the local scene. That is a good thing about where I live, you are centralized to all the other nearby cities of interest: 1 hr to Charlotte, 1.5 Charleston, 1.5 Greenville (read mountains but not what you are used too ) 3.5 to ATL, 2.5 Savannah, blue ridge parkway isn't too far either. Have you considered Charleston, SC and the surrounding area? Thats where I grew up and considered moving back, but took a promotion instead. IT background likely not to give you too much pull in chucktown though.
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Also, there are a few tracks surrounding the region near the cities listed above Road Atlanta, Roebling near Savannah, Highrock near Charlotte, and Carolina M'sports park near Columbia. I wish I could afford SD, I thought it was beautiful...
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i have another couple moving out with us and they have a baby. we were talking about sharing a 3br house, us possibly getting the master and they can take 2 brs. our budget would be a bit more in that case but i've found some nice places on craigslist around our budget.
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Alrite guys, bumping this from the grave but this IS happening and I have more details about my move.
I'm flying to Charlotte this Sunday for a few days, hopefully to secure an apartment or house. We are then driving a truck across country and will settle in June 24th.
Any last minute suggestions on housing or areas? Any meets going on nexet week between 5/26-5/28? I would like to meet the local Z guys.
I'm flying to Charlotte this Sunday for a few days, hopefully to secure an apartment or house. We are then driving a truck across country and will settle in June 24th.
Any last minute suggestions on housing or areas? Any meets going on nexet week between 5/26-5/28? I would like to meet the local Z guys.
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Ok...first thing......once you get to town, check out www.carolinazclub.com and then come see us at the next meeting.
Second...you can spend a boat load of cash and live in South Charlotte....or you can go North up near the lake and spend less. I just bought a townhouse in Huntersville and didn't have to give up any body parts to do it. The Cornelius/Huntersville/Lake Norman area is very nice. I have no desire to move anywhere else. Granted if you want to...you can still spend that boat load of cash near the lake.
Second...you can spend a boat load of cash and live in South Charlotte....or you can go North up near the lake and spend less. I just bought a townhouse in Huntersville and didn't have to give up any body parts to do it. The Cornelius/Huntersville/Lake Norman area is very nice. I have no desire to move anywhere else. Granted if you want to...you can still spend that boat load of cash near the lake.
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my gf works closer to south charlotte and so far i am unemployed. what areas should i stay away from and i'll definitely check out the Z club. when's the next track event?
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Originally Posted by shinkuu
I'm thinking about moving to Charlotte, NC. I had some questions if any locals could help me out.
1. cost of living - whats can i expect to pay in a good neighborhood. looking to rent then buy a house?
2. jobs - how is the job market for IT professionals?
3. emmissions - what kind of laws will effect me regarding my 350z and emmissions?
4. entertainment - whats there to do?
5. racing - i am big into track racing and mtn driving. where can i go for these things?
thanks in advance. i used to live in charlotte for a couple years when i was still a child. cost of living is too much in Socal so i'm looking for a change.
1. cost of living - whats can i expect to pay in a good neighborhood. looking to rent then buy a house?
2. jobs - how is the job market for IT professionals?
3. emmissions - what kind of laws will effect me regarding my 350z and emmissions?
4. entertainment - whats there to do?
5. racing - i am big into track racing and mtn driving. where can i go for these things?
thanks in advance. i used to live in charlotte for a couple years when i was still a child. cost of living is too much in Socal so i'm looking for a change.
2 - gotta be lots of it available downtown, many corporations have offices there
3 - NC emissions FTW! tint laws are teh gaysex
4 - downtown clubbing and bars are awesome.
5 - eh.....well....tracks not so much. BUT not to far from the mountains and 'the dragon'
GL
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So you have moved already? are you in NC area. How do you like it so far.
IF you manage your money right you can live like a king do not listen to them. I make over 6 figures and i BALL.
We do not neccisarliy have a Z club but i usually host Z meets usually once a month if im home. There is one kicking off Aug 23rd if your in the area. Come if you would like. Here is the thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/south-east/362417-coming-back-home-from-work-in-baghdad-iraq.html
Anything else feel free to pm me.
IF you manage your money right you can live like a king do not listen to them. I make over 6 figures and i BALL.
We do not neccisarliy have a Z club but i usually host Z meets usually once a month if im home. There is one kicking off Aug 23rd if your in the area. Come if you would like. Here is the thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/south-east/362417-coming-back-home-from-work-in-baghdad-iraq.html
Anything else feel free to pm me.
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5 - eh.....well....tracks not so much. BUT not to far from the mountains and 'the dragon'
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We also have some of the larger Z clubs in the country.
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Originally Posted by mikemjohnson
1 - I mean it depends on your standards, you could live in a college-rich area and have all inclusive rent for 400 a month, 450 full furnished and they're nice, but of course youll have roomates. i was looking at a new place, non-college off tryon near 49 that was really really nice about 640 a month
2 - gotta be lots of it available downtown, many corporations have offices there
3 - NC emissions FTW! tint laws are teh gaysex
4 - downtown clubbing and bars are awesome.
5 - eh.....well....tracks not so much. BUT not to far from the mountains and 'the dragon'
GL
2 - gotta be lots of it available downtown, many corporations have offices there
3 - NC emissions FTW! tint laws are teh gaysex
4 - downtown clubbing and bars are awesome.
5 - eh.....well....tracks not so much. BUT not to far from the mountains and 'the dragon'
GL
We are moving at the end of this weekend and should be in town next wednesday.
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So you have moved already? are you in NC area. How do you like it so far.
IF you manage your money right you can live like a king do not listen to them. I make over 6 figures and i BALL.
We do not neccisarliy have a Z club but i usually host Z meets usually once a month if im home. There is one kicking off Aug 23rd if your in the area. Come if you would like. Here is the thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362417
Anything else feel free to pm me.
IF you manage your money right you can live like a king do not listen to them. I make over 6 figures and i BALL.
We do not neccisarliy have a Z club but i usually host Z meets usually once a month if im home. There is one kicking off Aug 23rd if your in the area. Come if you would like. Here is the thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362417
Anything else feel free to pm me.
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we have a couple go'ers. Myself, reptile (my buddy), couple others. other sare just stock. With some rims. What about you? You a sleeper i'm guessing?
Your more than welcome to come hang out. go go-karting (fast ones) In mooresville, NC. Great times.
Mine is actually in the shop right now being a little more modified. you'll have to come to find OUT.
Hope you can make it either way.
Your more than welcome to come hang out. go go-karting (fast ones) In mooresville, NC. Great times.
Mine is actually in the shop right now being a little more modified. you'll have to come to find OUT.
Hope you can make it either way.
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stock car modified driver. i have minimal mods, plenum spacer, mrev2, pop charger and test pipes for power and sway bars for handles. mostly concerned about corners not straightaway speeds. too many wannabe street racers in socal.
other than that, i got a bigger radiator, oil cooler and oil pan spacer. looking forward to running with you guys. got most of our stuff packed in the truck tonight, gonna finish it up tomorrow and not looking forward to the 2600 mile drive.
other than that, i got a bigger radiator, oil cooler and oil pan spacer. looking forward to running with you guys. got most of our stuff packed in the truck tonight, gonna finish it up tomorrow and not looking forward to the 2600 mile drive.
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Originally Posted by shinkuu
I ended up getting a place in south charlotte, (pineville) for about 600 a month with a washer/dryer. i think that was the deal breaker for me. Still going to need to find a job and especially looking forward to all the tracks out there.
We are moving at the end of this weekend and should be in town next wednesday.
i'll be sure to check out that meet and say hello to all the local Z guys. hope some of u guys are more go than show =)
We are moving at the end of this weekend and should be in town next wednesday.
i'll be sure to check out that meet and say hello to all the local Z guys. hope some of u guys are more go than show =)
www.carolinazclub.com
Have a safe trip.........
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Shinkuu, We've got guys going out to the track all the time and our Track Contingent gets bigger with every meeting it seems, though we have yet to organize our own event yet. Another track ***** would be welcomed into the fold enthusiastically.
At the moment, I myself am more of a SCCA Solo guy....but am planning to get out on a track eventually (next summer at the latest, I hope). That puts me in the Go group....but kinda on the fringe right now. We also have groups going out for drives in the hills north of here all the time.
As for our next meeting....it will be at our Club President's house on the 6th of July. If you'd like to attend....send me a PM and I'll get you the address.
At the moment, I myself am more of a SCCA Solo guy....but am planning to get out on a track eventually (next summer at the latest, I hope). That puts me in the Go group....but kinda on the fringe right now. We also have groups going out for drives in the hills north of here all the time.
As for our next meeting....it will be at our Club President's house on the 6th of July. If you'd like to attend....send me a PM and I'll get you the address.
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If you guys are interested Stack on here organizes track events for other groups and clubs (kind of like a wedding planner ). PM him if you guys want to get your own track event together.
Just tell him I sent you.
If you guys are interested Stack on here organizes track events for other groups and clubs (kind of like a wedding planner ). PM him if you guys want to get your own track event together.
Just tell him I sent you.