Well it's official... I'm moving to California!

NYCMille · July 28, 2011, 03:13:52 PM

So... anyone have any advice for a lifelong New Yorker who is moving to the West Coast? We're headed to the Bay Area by Sept. 1st and both the Charger and Daytona will be in tow! Finally, I'll able to enjoy my babies year round!

BrianShaughnessy · July 28, 2011, 03:23:11 PM

Congrats Mike.

resq302 · July 28, 2011, 03:28:16 PM

Congrats Mike but hate to see ya go!

MSRacing89 · July 28, 2011, 03:35:06 PM

Great news! Maybe some A/C in those bad boys!

Seriously it will be cool to be able take a drive down there and hang out with you guys for a weekend. I will be in touch.

Kern Dog · July 28, 2011, 05:06:46 PM

I don't know what part of New York that you are from, but......
In many ways, CA is more relaxed. There is less of the hustle/bustle of the big city.
You will see many more old cars being used every day, since we dont rust quite as fast as you may be used to seeing. The coastal fog makes for more even temperatures compared to 80-100 miles inland. I live in Sacramento and it is currently 99 degrees, which is why I am typing instead of wrenching.
I love almost everything about this state except the politics and large problem of illegal immigration.

1970Moparmann · July 28, 2011, 05:31:55 PM

Not sure if this is good news or bad?

What's causing the move?

resq302 · July 28, 2011, 05:39:29 PM

only downfall I see is CA with its stricter emissions and hassle with the antique cars.

ChgrSteve67 · July 28, 2011, 05:51:27 PM

You don't need AC in the Bay Area. If you plan on leaving the coast durring the summer time then your going to need it.

What part of the bay area are you moving too?

You can join us for our Treasure Island outings and get togethers.

-Steve

twodko · July 28, 2011, 07:08:55 PM

"I love almost everything about this state except the politics and large problem of illegal immigration"

and cost of living, gas/food/housing prices and an over streched middle class forced to pay for the "free everything" the state gives the illegals.

"Only downfall I see is CA with its stricter emissions and hassle with the antique cars."

If you have a classic car 1976 or older, there are no emission requirements, no smog tests. I'm unaware of any problems owning, driving or registering an antique car even one brought here from another state as long as it has its docs.

"You can join us for our Treasure Island outings and get togethers."

Yeah, sure you betcha! Great bunch of folks, cars and we like to eat! Calibrokia is a beautiful state, sadly its in worse financial shape than the feds. Politicians, lawyers and lobbyists are always in-season here so bring your weapons.

bull · July 28, 2011, 07:18:21 PM

What prompted the move, Mike?

440 · July 28, 2011, 07:52:48 PM

Greener grass on the other side ?

Grass that is in debt however....

NYCMille · July 28, 2011, 07:54:14 PM

We've been trying to move out to CA for the better part of a year now as I simply needed a change from NY. I've been living in boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx) apartments now for the last 20 years and honestly, it's just beaten me up. Last winters snow storms basically pushed me over the edge and the fact that I don't have enough space to house both cars in one location was a constant irritation. Plus as an automotive journalist and track instructor California just makes sense for us. I'll always be the consummate NY'r as it's in my blood and attitude, but even the most harden of us need some a break from time to time. We chose the Bay area because I need to be by a city... it's just how I'm wired, plus from a cultural perspective it just fits our lifestyle more (and the food in San Fran is AWESOME). I've had the privilege of meeting so many east coast DC.com members over years, in fact Pete (AUTODYNAMICS) is like a brother to me, but, life goes on and it's time for change. We'll be all settled in by early Sept at which time I would love together and finally meet some of the people I've been talking to online for the last 8 years!

440 · July 28, 2011, 08:11:05 PM

What part of the Bay Area are you looking at ?

Richard Cranium · July 28, 2011, 09:10:28 PM

You'd better practice putting "like" and "dude" in as many times possible when you speak.

ChgrSteve67 · July 28, 2011, 09:16:17 PM

I think we need to get a MOPAR group together and go to thunderhill raceway park for a track day.

Mike can give us all lessons.

Brock Samson · July 28, 2011, 09:18:56 PM

seriously we could do a meet at Sears Point for the wends-night drags...

NYCMille · July 28, 2011, 09:55:59 PM

Oh hell yeah! Area is Walnut Creek.

RallyeMike · July 28, 2011, 10:25:02 PM

Congrats on achieving your goal. Welcome to the West and its many miles of open roads!

stripedelete · July 28, 2011, 10:26:42 PM

I can't remember ever saying, "I have to go to S.F. this week and it's going to suck".

Good Luck!

A383Wing · July 28, 2011, 10:29:14 PM

Congrats on the move....I'm west coast also...upper northwest coast

guess a trip south may be in order in the future....

WHITE AND RED 69 · July 28, 2011, 10:29:27 PM

Good luck with the move. You can't beat the weather here in California, the worst weather we get here in the bay area is a couple weeks of rain. And if you guys are planning on doing some racing, count me in.

Rolling_Thunder · July 28, 2011, 11:08:52 PM

Awesome - Always nice to have more members in CA --

Congrats on the move Mike --- If you're ever in SoCal hit me up

Dans 68 · July 28, 2011, 11:10:24 PM

Glad to have you with us, Mike. Walnut Creek is a nice area. I have an in-law that hails from the Big Apple, and he does well here in the Bay Area. All the Moparites I know here are good people. I look forward to meeting you.

As far as any advice, just enjoy yourself. It is a beautiful place and you make of it what you will. If you need any help or advice when you get here just drop me a line.

Dan

68X426 · July 28, 2011, 11:52:04 PM

Well I'm late to the welcoming party .... welcome!

Consider this: it's the people of Northern California that have to adjust to you.

No, really, you'll be just fine, 'cause everyone is from somewhere else (in the Bay Area) and generally accepting of East Coasters. Most people you meet there will think that when you say you're from back East you mean Stockton or Modesto.

Good luck with the left coast hippie Bolsheviks though.

Having Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada a couple hours away will make it almost bearable.

ChgrSteve67 · July 29, 2011, 12:02:27 AM

Quote from: stripedelete on July 28, 2011, 10:26:42 PM
I can't remember ever saying, "I have to go to S.F. this week and it's going to suck".

Good Luck!

I say that every time I think about driving into the city.

The Concord, Walnut Creek area is nice.

johnnycharger · July 29, 2011, 01:29:15 AM

Awesome. welcome to the bay I live in napa and commute to concord 5 days a week. walnut creek is a very nice place. I have had a lot of good times there. You should enjoy it.

Budnicks · July 29, 2011, 02:02:06 AM

I was born & raised in 38years Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek area lived there most of my adult life live in the Sierras foothills, Sonora almost 4 years now, after a short stint in Rancho Murieta just east of Sacramento, You will like that area for the most part... I haven't lived there for over 10+ years now but still have a bunch of family there... Good luck with you new place & job... Going across the bridge, commuting or going anywhere west of Orinda the is for the birds the traffic really sucks a big one, that's the main reason why I moved here...

bull · July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM

What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

Tilar · July 29, 2011, 04:08:47 AM

Quote from: stripedelete on July 28, 2011, 10:26:42 PM
I can't remember ever saying, "I have to go to S.F. this week and it's going to suck".

Good Luck!

I was under the impression that a lot of things sucked in the San Fransisco area.

The only part of CA that I've ever been in was far south near the San Diego to tijuana area and that didn't impress me even a little bit. But then again driving a 379 Pete and 53' trailer through Brooklyn and all over NY city didn't do a lot for me either.

Dans 68 · July 29, 2011, 09:29:56 AM

Quote from: bull on July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM
What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

Ah, hell, I always thought there was something off about you...you're probably an A's fan too.

Dan

Old Moparz · July 29, 2011, 09:51:22 AM

I think seeing the ocean on the wrong side of the ground will be an adjustment you'll have to make.

NYCMille · July 29, 2011, 10:26:19 AM

Lol! Agreed!

SRT-440 · July 29, 2011, 10:53:22 AM

Awesome..I admire people that just take the plunge and change things around..good for you homie!

I'd love to live in California, Arkansas sucks on many levels..but mainly cuz it's been 106 for a month.

Ponch ® · July 29, 2011, 11:34:12 AM

welcome to the West Coast, Mike! Hopefully you'll be able to make it to some of the big shows *cough*CPW Fall Fling in Van Nuys October 15th *cough* down here in SoCal now that you're on this side.

Quote from: bull on July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM
What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

you know, we may have our disagreements on illegals, the 4 door Chargers, rap music, the ecumenical movement, and so on...then you totally redeem yourself.

Kern Dog · July 29, 2011, 01:10:57 PM

Quotethe ecumenical movement, and so on...

What does this mean?

ChgrSteve67 · July 29, 2011, 01:20:24 PM

Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
welcome to the West Coast, Mike! Hopefully you'll be able to make it to some of the big shows *cough*CPW Fall Fling in Van Nuys October 15th *cough* down here in SoCal now that you're on this side.

I would like to get a group of Northern CA people together and go down for that event in 2012 instead of Mopars at the strip.

Mix it up

Ponch ® · July 29, 2011, 01:30:04 PM

Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on July 29, 2011, 01:20:24 PM
Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
welcome to the West Coast, Mike! Hopefully you'll be able to make it to some of the big shows *cough*CPW Fall Fling in Van Nuys October 15th *cough* down here in SoCal now that you're on this side.

I would like to get a group of Northern CA people together and go down for that event in 2012 instead of Mopars at the strip.

Mix it up

for the Spring show, right? You should. Although it's not like Vegas where you have a billion things to do, we have a lot of events going on around the show - cruise-ins, beach cruises, etc. I know there's a group from up there that cruises down PCH all the way down here on Friday. MATS has the racing, we have the cars and swapmeet. This year was both good and bad in having them only a week apart - good for the people and vendors from far away that made it into a one week West Coast tour, bad for those that couldn't make both because theyre so close together. But enough of hijacking Mike's thread...

ds440 · July 29, 2011, 03:13:49 PM

Best of luck, Mr Angry!

Let us know if you start to miss the snow and need us to ship some out your way......or rust.....we have plenty of both.

Ponch ® · July 29, 2011, 03:29:01 PM

Quote from: ds440 on July 29, 2011, 03:13:49 PM
Best of luck, Mr Angry! Let us know if you start to miss the snow and need us to ship some out your way......or rust.....we have plenty of both.

might not need to ship it. One of the great things about California is that during certain times of the year, its possible for you to be at the beach surfing in the morning and at the mountains snowboarding by mid-afternoon.

Budnicks · July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM

Quote from: bull on July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM
What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

Wow i thought I was the only one left...

ChgrSteve67 · July 29, 2011, 04:59:04 PM

Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 03:29:01 PM
Quote from: ds440 on July 29, 2011, 03:13:49 PM
Best of luck, Mr Angry! Let us know if you start to miss the snow and need us to ship some out your way......or rust.....we have plenty of both.

might not need to ship it. One of the great things about California is that during certain times of the year, its possible for you to be at the beach surfing in the morning and at the mountains snowboarding by mid-afternoon.

We got it all in about a 2 hour driving radius.
I will say the 1 thing we are missing is the HUGH MOPAR cars shows like they have back east.
Spring Fling and MATS and some of the Good Guys car shows is as close as we get.

We do have Hot August Nights but that is too comercial for me.

Hey Mike, how long do you think your going to be on the road since you will not be flying at 100+

Steve (Raiders fan for life - got tatoo to prove it)

68X426 · July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM

Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
Quote from: bull on July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM
What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

Wow i thought I was the only one left...

OK, so there's two of you.

Mike, cool thing is that it's safe to root for NY teams if you want. The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

Ponch ® · July 29, 2011, 05:09:06 PM

Quote from: 68X426 on July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

yeah, Dodger fans are straight.

Brass · July 29, 2011, 05:44:09 PM

Inspirational. I've been contemplating a move somewhere warmer myself, so I think I can sympathize. Though I would be leaving Seattle where it rains 10 or 11 months out of the year. (I've been to NY a number of times and loved it – I'm sure you'll miss it on occasion.) Anyway, good luck and way to take action.

Finn · July 29, 2011, 08:27:46 PM

Nice, congrats man! If you're looking for your first west coast mopar project Ive got a 70 challenger in need of some black paint...comes with a Mr Angry sticker too!

Rolling_Thunder · July 29, 2011, 08:33:22 PM

Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 03:29:01 PM
Quote from: ds440 on July 29, 2011, 03:13:49 PM
Best of luck, Mr Angry! Let us know if you start to miss the snow and need us to ship some out your way......or rust.....we have plenty of both.

might not need to ship it. One of the great things about California is that during certain times of the year, its possible for you to be at the beach surfing in the morning and at the mountains snowboarding by mid-afternoon.

then hit up a foreign country for tequila shots that night... or drive the 4 hours out to vegas to gamble all night...

68X426 · July 29, 2011, 10:53:42 PM

Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: 68X426 on July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

yeah, Dodger fans are straight.

Zing.

Good thing I'm from Cleveland.

Budnicks · July 30, 2011, 02:10:44 AM

Quote from: 68X426 on July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
Quote from: bull on July 29, 2011, 02:24:56 AM
What's the best thing about the Bay Area? The Raiders, of course.

Wow i thought I was the only one left...

OK, so there's two of you.

Mike, cool thing is that it's safe to root for NY teams if you want. The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

The JETS are OK I really like Rex Ryan's coaching style

Budnicks · July 30, 2011, 02:15:53 AM

Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: 68X426 on July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

yeah, Dodger fans are straight.
I never quoted any thing about SF Bay area Gays what's with my name in the quotes...Not that theres anything wrong with it.. remember Sienfeld..

myk · July 30, 2011, 03:58:53 AM

Quote from: NYCMille on July 28, 2011, 03:13:52 PM
So... anyone have any advice for a lifelong New Yorker who is moving to the West Coast? We're headed to the Bay Area by Sept. 1st and both the Charger and Daytona will be in tow! Finally, I'll able to enjoy my babies year round!

Yeah I was born in Queens and got dragged out here but I don't regret it anymore. Being able to drive anywhere, anytime in just about any car is a beautiful plus. I wish you were closer or I'd help you move in! Welcome to the sunny state...

68X426 · July 30, 2011, 12:19:12 PM

Quote from: Budnicks on July 30, 2011, 02:15:53 AM
Quote from: Ponch ® on July 29, 2011, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: 68X426 on July 29, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: Budnicks on July 29, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
The Bay Area fans are not like Dodger fans.

yeah, Dodger fans are straight.
I never quoted any thing about SF Bay area Gays what's with my name in the quotes...Not that theres anything wrong with it.. remember Sienfeld..

Yeah that is very weird. You didn't say it Bart, it was said by Ponch, yet your name is there in the chain of quotes inside of quotes. Weird. I'll stand up for you, you didn't say it.

See how weird the quote in quote thing is. I can't get out of it as a I write.

Anyway, Mike, if you are a Dodger fan (what with your home turf of NYC, you might root for the long gone Broklyn Dodgers), you might have some issue in the Bay Area. Just thought I'd mention it.

v21hemicharger · July 31, 2011, 04:59:14 AM

Welcome Mike. Walnut Creek is pretty nice. Sometimes the traffic there can be rough. Will you be working close by or in the city? Weather should be pretty good, not as hot as valley and not as cold as city. Thunder Hill sounds great as i live about 20 minutes away. Your welcome to stay if you feel the need for track days. I have a few more bugs to work out before I take the Charger there. Have a full service shop if needed as well(Mine not commercial). Hope to see the Angry's at a show or the track and get some lessons. I went to Willow Springs for the Speed Festival and had a great time. Mike

mikepmcs · July 31, 2011, 09:23:02 AM

I'm hiding in the uhaul.
San Francisco is the balls!
See ya, you lucky fu**in b******

NYCMille · July 31, 2011, 04:27:28 PM

ugh... forgot how much packing sucks!

xpbprox · July 31, 2011, 04:46:08 PM

If you have any guns, don't even bother bringing them with you

Haha i know new York it's pretty bad but California is by far the worst! over here you new to make sure your weapon is California compliant and on the "list" it's pretty ridiculous
I'm also a member on calguns.net and there you will find what you need to do if you have any weapons that are non Cali compliant

Don't know if this was already mentioned but get ready to probably spend more on fuel. Where I live it's stupid expensive for diesel $4.79! then I'll see it in another city over, where it's only $3.99

69bronzeT5 · July 31, 2011, 04:47:38 PM

Welcome to the west coast buddy!!!!

A383Wing · July 31, 2011, 07:06:25 PM

Quote from: NYCMille on July 31, 2011, 04:27:28 PM
ugh... forgot how much packing sucks!

oh yea....it sucks bigtime

NYCMille · August 01, 2011, 06:38:27 AM

Nope, no guns. Growing up in Brooklyn we found that a nice piece of pipe sufficed as a peacemaker.

twodko · August 01, 2011, 01:50:10 PM

Quote from: NYCMille on August 01, 2011, 06:38:27 AM
Nope, no guns. Growing up in Brooklyn we found that a nice piece of pipe sufficed as a peacemaker.

Yeah baby

I look forward to meeting you at the shows, welcome!

Brock Samson · August 01, 2011, 02:30:08 PM

Quote from: twodko on August 01, 2011, 01:50:10 PM
Quote from: NYCMille on August 01, 2011, 06:38:27 AM
Nope, no guns. Growing up in Brooklyn we found that a nice piece of pipe sufficed as a peacemaker.

Yeah baby I look forward to meeting you at the shows, welcome!

Yeah, we too found Peace Pipes make great Peacemakers...

TUFCAT · August 01, 2011, 04:17:28 PM

If you leave NYC you'll have to change your handle...

BigBlackDodge · August 01, 2011, 05:56:55 PM

Mellow out man.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TechHc8GK_Y&feature=related

BBD

twodko · August 01, 2011, 06:21:03 PM

Nice BBD, very nice. Had to go put my "best of Zep" CD in the machine!

charge69 · August 01, 2011, 06:29:50 PM

Congrats on the move to the left coast, Sir. Gonna be a whole new experience for you. San Fran is a great place and I am sure you will enjoy it thoroughly.

BBD, great ZEP song and very appropos. I really did not appreciate them back then but, they are one of R & R's biggest acts ever.

bakerhillpins · August 02, 2011, 02:30:20 PM

Quote from: NYCMille on July 31, 2011, 04:27:28 PM
ugh... forgot how much packing sucks!

Dude, they have services for that!

Turns out this line has lots of situations it's useful in. Who woulda thunk it.

Good luck in CA... SF is a wonderful town. Hope to get back out there again someday.

bordin34 · August 02, 2011, 04:18:05 PM

Good Luck, I was hoping to see one of your cars at the Monticello Motor Club sometime. My friend's dad knows one of the owners.

Rolling_Thunder · August 02, 2011, 08:34:15 PM

No guns ? I am disappointed haha

hemi68charger · August 03, 2011, 07:25:43 AM

Hey Mike..
Congrad's on the move. I'm glad it's something you wanted to do and were able to accomplish it. From what I know of you via telephone conversations and here, you should be a nice fit in the area. Are you going on blind faith or have you already something lined up in regards to employment? For me, it would be a scary, yet exciting change in life. I've always wanted to live in Europe for awhile. All the best and may your journey from sea to shining sea be safe and without drama....

Troy

ChgrSteve67 · August 03, 2011, 10:47:33 AM

Mike,

How long do you think your going to be on the road?
We have a NorCal picnic in the works on Sept 11th (at the moment) if your in town by then.

Brock Samson · August 03, 2011, 01:21:16 PM

He's going to a Tx. wedding that weekend as it turns out..

johnnycharger · October 15, 2011, 10:39:19 PM

Hi Mike
sorry for dragging up in old thread but are you out here now?

71charger · October 15, 2011, 11:24:43 PM

Quote from: Richard Cranium on July 28, 2011, 09:10:28 PM
You'd better practice putting "like" and "dude" in as many times possible when you speak.

That's like a lie dude..... we californians don't talk like that bro. lol jking im from california. Yeah maybe if you are 10-16

FLG · October 16, 2011, 02:30:46 AM

Gonna miss ya mike

Quote from: NYCMille on August 01, 2011, 06:38:27 AM
Nope, no guns. Growing up in Brooklyn we found that a nice piece of pipe sufficed as a peacemaker.

That made me laugh, lived my whole life here in bklyn, no guns/knifes needed....just keep a metal bat in the umbrella stand

Daytona R/T SE · October 16, 2011, 12:46:21 PM

Quote from: FLG on October 16, 2011, 02:30:46 AM
Gonna miss ya mike

Quote from: NYCMille on August 01, 2011, 06:38:27 AM
Nope, no guns. Growing up in Brooklyn we found that a nice piece of pipe sufficed as a peacemaker.

That made me laugh, lived my whole life here in bklyn, no guns/knifes needed....just keep a metal bat in the umbrella stand

Yeah, that works, but have you ever tried to swing a bat in a narrow hallway?

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Well it's official... I'm moving to California!