Hey everyone the names Antonio and im from sacramento california and I'm currently residing in Round Rock. So in other words im new in this side of the seven world!!!!

so i got a couple of questions...

1)how big is the rotary scene in austin and surrounding area?

2) Smog and Vehicle registration rules/laws so i know what kind of fc i can build out here?

3)any road course tracks around here? im dying for an open track day or racing events!!

 

There are lots of Rx7's in the area. But as far as smog goes its a bit strict. Not as strict as california though. I have my car registered in Wisconsin so I don't have to worry about it though. There is a drag strip in Temple/little river. Otherwise I am not too sure about road courses.

 

ok thanks for the heads up. haven't seen any in round rock yet but i cant wait to keep an eye out in austin lol

and about how strict on smog...like would they care if there were intake and an exhaust?? or they like to see all stock like in cali?

 

Here's a map of TX emissions testing... unfortunately, you won't get out of emissions unless you move further north up around Temple or Belton. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/index.htm . They also have some FAQs on testing in Texas.

 

ok man thanks for the link, helps out a lot.

 

See my post on the track day @ HHR on Saturday May 8th....
Track is about 30 minutes south of down town Austin

 

" Antonio and I'm from Sacramento California and I'm currently residing in Round Rock.
1)how big is the rotary scene in austin and surrounding area?
2) Smog and Vehicle registration rules/laws so i know what kind of fc i can build out here?
3)any road course tracks around here? im dying for an open track day or racing events!!"
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*See (www.TexasRxs.ORG) for local club activities. Events 4/10 & 4/25; Meet 4/27.
*Travis County requires Emission & Safety mins; Muffin Mufflers/Austin can weld or flange install a single hi-flow low-emission cat very reasonably.
*See (www.HarrisHill.com) in San Marcos for open track days; very nice facillity.
LD.

 

awesome! thanks for some points in the right direction swilson and topdown!! i dont have my seven out here quite yet still sitting in cali(some one taking care of her of course) but i hope to have her out here before the fall :] will still head to the club stuff and meet some new rotary friends. lol

 

Welcome to Wilco, there are ways to get around the emmissions but you'd need to figure that out on your own.

As for driving, there are many beautiful places to cruise around here. Heading west is what most people do, but there are other places in the other directions. There is supposed to be a new track opening in Jarrell, but I think that's on hold. Really there isn't much, which is why I think so many people are inconsiderate on the road, no where else to vent.

 

yeah i figured as much...back in cali i was a bit of a punk street rat and paid the price one day. now i have a smarter head on my shoulders and just want something to enjoy the road and sights, smash on track and daily drive lol Harris Hills looks like a awesome track, easy yet technical but its really pricey. :[ wish everything out here was like in japan 50 bucks (usd) for a good 4 hrs! lol