[wakespeak]

So frustrating to hear this. It sucks this country has zero deterrence right now. Meanwhile the rest of us pay ridiculous insurance rates while our freedom to enjoy hard work is removed. Don’t let the anger eat you up and change your life is all I would say.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

To Your Topic... FU#K that place.... I was born and raised there (Diamond Bar) in the 60's and 70's. Left in '77. I wouldn't live there if you paid me. My sis still lives in Thousand Oaks. She has a nice place, but still. way better places, like Thailand, especially for driving. If you get caught going 80KPH (50mph) over, it's $50 equivalent (1,500 Baht). I was caught doing 144 in an 80, $50. For Spirited driving, this place is the bomb. the King does take care of his roads pretty well, even the rural roads. I would buy a radar detector, but they tell you where all the speed camaras are. fast slow fast. I got to get caught ten times before a detector pays off....

Can NOT wait to leave Komifornia... And "Gubnor Nuisances"... What a worthless POS... It is sad, because it is actually a beautiful state, but the assho@@@ who run it completely ruins it for everyone... They are SOOOO OUT OF TOUCH with the Common Person...

[gjtt]

Bangkok_ZL1 that name has an awesome ring to it haha. And yea even if someone paid you to live in Ca, it still wouldn't be enough...I'm going through the Insurance process now. Soon if not already many companies have left, won't in$ure, or there's a laundry list of fine print and exceptions that will screw you. And I have EVERY driver discount known to mankind. I had to fight, fight, of course, but lets just say I will get back what I paid for my 1,500 mile ZL1 (Dealer had 6 miles on it when I got it) that had the pretty rare carbon fibre package and everything except the sunroof and 1LE options - minus my personal car related stuff in car which btw Home/Auto WON'T cover unless listed beforehand in the actual policy. Just so you guys know. Specifically I won't get back my clear expel protective wrap, high end radar detector, new tires, stereo, carbon bits I put on inside car, and Roto-fab. Stuff like that is not covered by either policy at all. So I'm definitely out that money which came to be a good 8k or so.

[AZ_1LE]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Can NOT wait to leave Komifornia... And "Gubnor Nuisances"... What a worthless POS... It is sad, because it is actually a beautiful state, but the assho@@@ who run it completely ruins it for everyone... They are SOOOO OUT OF TOUCH with the Common Person...

Moving back to Cali in '26, can't wait It's not for everyone

[Maverick ZL1]

Sorry to hear about your ZL1 being stolen.
I don't currently own a ZL1 but I'm in the market for one.
Are you seriously considering replacing a ZL1 Camaro which has a raw, visceral, engaging involving fun driver experience with an electric car?
Say it ain't so.
By the way I have a technique that I use for theft prevention.
I put a motion sensor from my home alarm into my cars, so if anyone were to enter the vehicle, my house alarm would be triggered by the motion sensor, and od be out there quickly with a can of bear spray.
There's also a company called MasterGuard where you change a fuse in the fuse box and it will not allow the key or the push button to start the vehicle.
I hope you reconsider getting that boring, unemotional Tesla electric car.🤮
Good luck finding a replacement.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Can NOT wait to leave Komifornia... And "Gubnor Nuisances"... What a worthless POS... It is sad, because it is actually a beautiful state, but the assho@@@ who run it completely ruins it for everyone... They are SOOOO OUT OF TOUCH with the Common Person...

Originally Posted by AZ_1LE

Moving back to Cali in '26, can't wait It's not for everyone

Oh Beejebus.... I'm planning to leave in late 26 or early 27 once we find a new place (likely TN or maybe TX), if you want a sweet place in North San Diego County, drop me a PM...

Literally a 20 second walk out your (future) front door...

[gjtt]

Let's just say I've had a lot of fun with 4-5-6-8 cylinder ICE and manual cars while some being NA, turbo and S/C like the ZL1. I agree it's not near as visceral, but I certainly wouldn't call the Tesla Plaid as an example not exciting. They are very hard to steal, insurance is cheap, no maintenance, no smog, no gas guzzler tax, AWD w/air suspension, great tech/software updates, instant HP/TQ, 200 mph street monsters than can carry 5 people and run low 9s @ 150. I'm not kidding myself, never do. I wish every day - I had my ZL1 back, but it's gone. So need to try something else, as I certainly will NEVER own a ZL1 or another GM product as long as I live in Ca. Your security tips are great, but it goes out the window if your home alarm get's disabled, or your car is somewhere other than home, get jacked/ or juked, etc. It's a risk at this point, I'm not willing to take having been through it once already, if not more counting other thefts....

[gjtt]

Footnote to this: Lemons = Lemonade. Took some of the payout money and purchased this on BAT auction. The link is to the actual auction, but there are previous ones for prior listings...21k price and only 17k miles on it! Unique one off too, I love the modified ram air hood/heat extractors and duck spoiler. Engraved custom exhaust sounds really good too. LS1 V8 and 6-speed. Low weight for this model, 3369lbs and likely a bit less due to weight savings on the hood and exhaust. Stored in Illinois with a friend until I move, so will never see Ca...but will get the heads/cam/intake treatment.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ird-formula-8/

[SWFLZL1]

Sweet! I always liked the old ws6 cars.

[Blackrat]

Congrats. I vaguely remember Mecham being mentioned several times during the 4th gen heyday, wasn't aware they were an actual shop that made their own special edition versions. Those cars are the perfect blend of old and new technology, not to mention the t tops.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Oh Beejebus.... I'm planning to leave in late 26 or early 27 once we find a new place (likely TN or maybe TX), if you want a sweet place in North San Diego County, drop me a PM...

Literally a 20 second walk out your (future) front door...

Captain, we need more people like you in the great state of Tennessee. Beautiful photos, and if you like this sort of view, you'd feel right at home near the Smokies.

Originally Posted by gjtt

Footnote to this: Lemons = Lemonade. Took some of the payout money and purchased this on BAT auction. The link is to the actual auction, but there are previous ones for prior listings...21k price and only 17k miles on it! Unique one off too, I love the modified ram air hood/heat extractors and duck spoiler. Engraved custom exhaust sounds really good too. LS1 V8 and 6-speed. Low weight for this model, 3369lbs and likely a bit less due to weight savings on the hood and exhaust. Stored in Illinois with a friend until I move, so will never see Ca...but will get the heads/cam/intake treatment.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ird-formula-8/

Now that's a surprise for sure, but great choice Did you change your mind about the Plaid then?

As a footnote, I was also appalled to read about your predicament. If it were up to me, excessive deterrents would be in place for the perps of these industrial scale thefts (and I do vote for toughest on crime candidates).

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Captain, we need more people like you in the great state of Tennessee. Beautiful photos, and if you like this sort of view, you'd feel right at home near the Smokies.

Thank you sir! Eastern TN is very high on our list... Can't wait to put Kommifornia in the rear view mirror once and for all!!!

[beastzzl1]

Originally Posted by Maverick ZL1

Sorry to hear about your ZL1 being stolen.
I don't currently own a ZL1 but I'm in the market for one.
Are you seriously considering replacing a ZL1 Camaro which has a raw, visceral, engaging involving fun driver experience with an electric car?
Say it ain't so.
By the way I have a technique that I use for theft prevention.
I put a motion sensor from my home alarm into my cars, so if anyone were to enter the vehicle, my house alarm would be triggered by the motion sensor, and od be out there quickly with a can of bear spray.
There's also a company called MasterGuard where you change a fuse in the fuse box and it will not allow the key or the push button to start the vehicle.
I hope you reconsider getting that boring, unemotional Tesla electric car.🤮
Good luck finding a replacement.

I’m going to check a local spot in Illinois that does this thanks

[beastzzl1]

Originally Posted by gjtt

Footnote to this: Lemons = Lemonade. Took some of the payout money and purchased this on BAT auction. The link is to the actual auction, but there are previous ones for prior listings...21k price and only 17k miles on it! Unique one off too, I love the modified ram air hood/heat extractors and duck spoiler. Engraved custom exhaust sounds really good too. LS1 V8 and 6-speed. Low weight for this model, 3369lbs and likely a bit less due to weight savings on the hood and exhaust. Stored in Illinois with a friend until I move, so will never see Ca...but will get the heads/cam/intake treatment.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ird-formula-8/

Neat car and different I have a 02 firehawk and you never run into anyone owning one you just get people remembering them from back in the day.