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fantah 12-12-2013 04:51 PM

Kapolei's got some nice places to rent out :) Also nice roads as well.

brz_star21 12-12-2013 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLeader (Post 1384353)
I was looking towards the Mililani area, little further away from the base but didn't look too far to be inconvenient.


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I'm in that area and I commute to Pearl Harbor. I leave around 5 AM (5:20AM at the latest) to avoid majority of the morning traffic. That takes less than 20-30 minutes on a regular day. Going home around 3:00 might take about 30-45 minutes on a regular day.

Just an FYI, traffic into and out of the main gates to Hickam or Pearl Harbor can take a bit, especially in the afternoon rush out. Of course this is assuming normal work hours (6AM -3:30PM).

Mililani is great community (I'm biased though because I was raised there). It's got majority of shops and a small group of restaurants but is still a short drive to other nearby areas if needed (like Kapolei). If you're looking towards that area you may also want to consider Waipio Gentry or Waikele. I wouldn't go anywhere past that though as traffic is KILLER.

markmatley 12-23-2013 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLeader (Post 1382930)
... I'm looking at renting a small house, (<$1800/month) preferably with at least a 3 sided car port if not a full garage, within 20-30minutes of Hickam AFB.

...

I live in Waipio and the housing is not too bad. Your price though won't get you much in terms of a garage or 3 bedroom (2 bedroom if you're lucky). You're best off settling for a townhome..or condo. Good luck with your search. Don't forget to use zillow. I just did a quick search in my neighborhood for you.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent...72_rect/14_zm/

nzer 12-23-2013 05:58 PM

Lucky!

I wouldn't worry about the traffic with those beaches!

subwaynm 12-23-2013 06:13 PM

Hey Redleader got tired of DMAFB; I can't imagine why:eye bulge: I aaas stationed there for years.
But Your going to a place that is car crazy from what I've experienced and seen on TV. So there has to be good shops to get them worked on, or some locals that got it going on.
Hang loose Brother :party0030:

If all else fails get with the HANG Guard a bunch of locals that should set you str8.
Last but not least also there is a group on this site also.

Thanks for your continued service & Happy Holidays

RedLeader 12-30-2013 11:33 AM

I got tired of DM and my old job. Figured it was time for a change.

Oahu people: how is the supply/price of e85, and is there a shop that you prefer on the island (for things I can't do like fabrication and alignments and such custom work)?


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Hayashi 12-30-2013 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLeader (Post 1419352)
I got tired of DM and my old job. Figured it was time for a change.

Oahu people: how is the supply/price of e85, and is there a shop that you prefer on the island (for things I can't do like fabrication and alignments and such custom work)?


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Only E85 on island is for government vehicles only and is on one of the bases I think. All we have is 92oct.

brz_star21 12-30-2013 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayashi (Post 1419455)
Only E85 on island is for government vehicles only and is on one of the bases I think. All we have is 92oct.

Yup, there's a tank on Pearl Harbor but it's for federal vehicles only. I'm sure other bases are like that too around the island.

Your only private option is E10 92 octane which is a standard sold everywhere on island.

supragoods 12-31-2013 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nzer (Post 1408286)
Lucky!

I wouldn't worry about the traffic with those beaches!

sound nice until you're standing in front very beast you mock!

nzer 01-01-2014 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by supragoods (Post 1422207)
sound nice until you're standing in front very beast you mocked!

Huh? I think autocorrect may have got you

Rougenite 01-03-2014 02:39 PM

Don't rule out the Windward side! I live over in Temple Valley, takes me about 30 minutes to get to work. Its about a 10 minute sway either way.

Got a 3bedroom 2.5bath with a 2 car garage for 2000 a month. But it does rain more on this side!

jack43 01-04-2014 04:28 PM

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Hey @RedLeader
You will love this road above Honolulu::burnrubber:

Tantalus road. It's got a lot of banked switchbacks on nice pavement. Made for a light RWD car with a limited slip.

Maybe a lunchtime drive (<1hr door-to-door). Or a nighttime rendezvous with a date.
:thumbsup:

jack43 01-04-2014 04:29 PM

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& 1 from the Big Island:

root 01-09-2014 01:41 AM

I enjoy driving Tantalus once in a rare while, but please be careful. It's a fairly heavily used road. Cyclists, joggers, walkers, hikers, dog walking,etc. DH skateboarders, but they're pretty nuts anyway.
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Originally Posted by jack43 (Post 1430053)
Hey @RedLeader
You will love this road above Honolulu::burnrubber:

Tantalus road. It's got a lot of banked switchbacks on nice pavement. Made for a light RWD car with a limited slip.

Maybe a lunchtime drive (<1hr door-to-door). Or a nighttime rendezvous with a date.
:thumbsup:



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