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Wanted to know in your opinion guys what state you think would be the best for an automotive enthusiast to live in and why?

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Old 06-13-2011, 08:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Wanted to know in your opinion guys what state you think would be the best for an automotive enthusiast to live in and why?
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Old 06-13-2011, 08:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Not cali because of emisions and crappy expensive gas
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Old 06-13-2011, 08:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Georgia is pretty good.
Car scene almost as big as SoCal
Lots of great mountain roads
Easy access to several road courses within 6 hours driving distance.
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Definitely not VA, that state hates driving

Maybe Texas since they have high speed limits.
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Definitely not VA, that state hates driving

Maybe Texas since they have high speed limits.
The Republic of VA is one of the worst ones! They will get go for anything,plus property tax on your vehicle.

Good ones Ill say: Florida, Georgia and Texas
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Definitely not VA, that state hates driving

Maybe Texas since they have high speed limits.


We have some great scenic twisties including Skyline drive but there are state and local cops everywhere running radar. They also hate tint and will ticket for lous exhausts.
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Texas is very good, downside is you have to travel far usually for the best roads otherwise it is just flat. Though modifying cars, other enthusiasts, etc. are very prominent in Texas and welcome.
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Georgia is pretty good.
Car scene almost as big as SoCal
Lots of great mountain roads
Easy access to several road courses within 6 hours driving distance.
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Texas is very good, downside is you have to travel far usually for the best roads otherwise it is just flat. Though modifying cars, other enthusiasts, etc. are very prominent in Texas and welcome.
With mods in Texas most cops in big cities won't mess with you, but if youre an outsider in a small town. Any reason to pull you over an bring a little income to the local economy will do. It's also a good way to check you out and let you know they're watching you.
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most for sure, not North Dakota
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Large cities in TX are good.

Only thing that sucks is attending any meets that are larger than local meets (statewide or national). Driving to the TX border from here sucks.
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Arizona is a great state for mods
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Ive seen that there are a few shops located in arizona but are there any tracks or roads there or around there?
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Ive seen that there are a few shops located in arizona but are there any tracks or roads there or around there?
yes, there are quite a few... all over the state
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