Military member moving to California need info

Lanouecp · 10-07-2020, 04:00 PM

I need some help, I have just been notified that I'm moving to California. I will keep my Texas DL and plates on the car. My car is Full Bolt ons with a stage 3 CAM and a Borla ATAK exhaust and high flow cats. So the question is, will I be able to drive my car in the state without any issues? Thanks for any insight.

1ssa_camaro · 10-07-2020, 04:17 PM

If you get pulled over they most likely can’t do nothing about it since you still have your Texas plates and Texas drivers license.

95 imp · 10-07-2020, 09:13 PM

Heading to the "cereal bowl" of our country....

Everyone in that state is a fruit, a flake, or a nut!

(Calm down... I'm only joking...)

Your car is registered in TX. You should be safe.

Orange ss · 10-07-2020, 09:23 PM

Your base MPs could make you get it corrected if are ever pulled over and question..most violations are reported to your chain of command .

Baddawg53 · 10-07-2020, 11:08 PM

I have a similar setup, except long tubes also. I haven't had a problem as long as I wasn't driving like a fool. There's lots of modded cars but the ones that have issues are the ones doing stupid things. All of the police officers I've run into love my car and how it sounds. Only struggle would be passing smog but you don't have to worry about that.

396ssrat · 10-08-2020, 01:34 AM

You will likely be held to California standards. Especially where emisissions standards are concerned. California is the Sierra Club wild eyed fanatic state.

nancygrl · 10-08-2020, 07:35 AM

I think as long as you keep everything "Texas" you should be ok.

Lanouecp · 10-08-2020, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baddawg53

I have a similar setup, except long tubes also. I haven't had a problem as long as I wasn't driving like a fool. There's lots of modded cars but the ones that have issues are the ones doing stupid things. All of the police officers I've run into love my car and how it sounds. Only struggle would be passing smog but you don't have to worry about that.

Yeah I have long tube headers also, we are heading to the Dublin area. I would just hate to get there and not be able to drive or sell the car. thanks for the info

Lanouecp · 10-08-2020, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

I think as long as you keep everything "Texas" you should be ok.

Thanks

SSJ455 · 10-08-2020, 09:04 AM

Thoughts and prayers for you whilst you are in California.

JonDaddy82 · 10-08-2020, 09:45 AM

They can’t do jack as long as you keep your TX DL and tag. DO NOT tell the LEO that you’re stationed out there. You’re in Cali for a vacation, work trip, training, etc.

ST1LE · 10-08-2020, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

They can’t do jack as long as you keep your TX DL and tag. DO NOT tell the LEO that you’re stationed out there. You’re in Cali for a vacation, work trip, training, etc.

Boom! "Just passing through officer"

arpad_m · 10-08-2020, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

They can’t do jack as long as you keep your TX DL and tag. DO NOT tell the LEO that you’re stationed out there. You’re in Cali for a vacation, work trip, training, etc.

This will only work the first time, as there's probably a short time limit before registration becomes mandatory. At least this is how it's done here in Nanny Jersey.

kropscamaro16 · 10-08-2020, 11:34 AM

you dont have to smog for 7 years so you will be fine but the cops do not like super modified/loud cars in cali lol im full bolt ons and tune and havent been messed with but some guys in our groups have

10-07-2020, 04:00 PM	#1
Lanouecp Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Fifty Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: IL Posts: 5	Military member moving to California need info I need some help, I have just been notified that I'm moving to California. I will keep my Texas DL and plates on the car. My car is Full Bolt ons with a stage 3 CAM and a Borla ATAK exhaust and high flow cats. So the question is, will I be able to drive my car in the state without any issues? Thanks for any insight.

10-07-2020, 09:13 PM	#3
95 imp Dumb Ass Deluxe Drives: A Tricked Out Mountain Bike Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,959	Heading to the "cereal bowl" of our country.... Everyone in that state is a fruit, a flake, or a nut! (Calm down... I'm only joking...) Your car is registered in TX. You should be safe. __________________

10-08-2020, 01:34 AM	#6
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	You will likely be held to California standards. Especially where emisissions standards are concerned. California is the Sierra Club wild eyed fanatic state. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

10-08-2020, 09:04 AM	#10
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Thoughts and prayers for you whilst you are in California. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

10-08-2020, 09:45 AM	#11
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	They can’t do jack as long as you keep your TX DL and tag. DO NOT tell the LEO that you’re stationed out there. You’re in Cali for a vacation, work trip, training, etc. __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

10-07-2020, 04:17 PM	#2
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	If you get pulled over they most likely can’t do nothing about it since you still have your Texas plates and Texas drivers license.

10-07-2020, 09:23 PM	#4
Orange ss Drives: 19 camaro19mustang72 chevelle 67pon Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: California Posts: 195	Your base MPs could make you get it corrected if are ever pulled over and question..most violations are reported to your chain of command .

10-07-2020, 11:08 PM	#5
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	I have a similar setup, except long tubes also. I haven't had a problem as long as I wasn't driving like a fool. There's lots of modded cars but the ones that have issues are the ones doing stupid things. All of the police officers I've run into love my car and how it sounds. Only struggle would be passing smog but you don't have to worry about that.

10-08-2020, 07:35 AM	#7
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I think as long as you keep everything "Texas" you should be ok.

10-08-2020, 11:34 AM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	you dont have to smog for 7 years so you will be fine but the cops do not like super modified/loud cars in cali lol im full bolt ons and tune and havent been messed with but some guys in our groups have __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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