San Diego to Houston...what to expect and look out for? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

thatWESguy · 09-07-2014, 12:39 AM

Hey all!

There is a high likelyhood that I'll be moving from San Diego to Houston with my gf in a couple months. I'm currently here for the weekend just checking out the area/neighborhoods. First thing I've noticed, most of the roads are not lowered friendly lol.

We're looking at living near Uptown, Galleria, or Upper Kirby area. I've only seen one FRS on the road so far, so I was wondering where you guys all meet up and how the scene was out here. The weather and roads definitely will take some getting used to; might end up getting a truck for a daily.

Any advice you guys/gals might have for a Californian trying to get acclimated to Texas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Just to give you guys a taste of my FRS:
http://http://www.ft86club.com/forum...ad.php?t=71505

wlwarfield · 09-07-2014, 08:01 AM

What brings you guys from San Diego to Texas?

thatWESguy · 09-07-2014, 09:29 AM

@wlwarfield: my gf has a great job opportunity. She got a verbal offer for the position and is now just waiting for officially job offer so she can negotiate some terms.

ScionOfHorus · 09-07-2014, 11:59 AM

Most of the Houston meets are set up through our Facebook page, and it's mostly meeting up for food.

wlwarfield · 09-07-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatWESguy

@wlwarfield: my gf has a great job opportunity. She got a verbal offer for the position and is now just waiting for officially job offer so she can negotiate some terms.

Awesome! I just moved to Texas with my job too (Costco) and live up in the N Ft Worth area. I hope it works out for you guys!

Drift&Drag · 09-07-2014, 02:39 PM

Welcome to TEXAS guys!

Jyn · 09-07-2014, 02:47 PM

What to expect from Houston?

Humidity
Traffic
Idiots
Swangin
Humidity
Traffic

ScionOfHorus · 09-07-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyn

What to expect from Houston?

Humidity
Traffic
Idiots
Swangin
Humidity
Traffic

You forgot the heat.

Jyn · 09-07-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ScionOfHorus

You forgot the heat.

Meh, they got some heat in Cali. It's the humidity that all my Cali-transplant friends hate here.

thatWESguy · 09-07-2014, 06:39 PM

Lol, thanks fellas.

Excuse my noob question but what the hell is swangin?

ScionOfHorus · 09-07-2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatWESguy

Lol, thanks fellas.

Excuse my noob question but what the hell is swangin?

Google swangas.

Alamexico · 09-08-2014, 09:14 AM

Hello! There is a big group of us here in Houston. We are active in our Facebook page mostly. Feel free to join us.
Looking forward to meeting you.

Drift&Drag · 09-08-2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alamexico

Hello! There is a big group of us here in Houston. We are active in our Facebook page mostly. Feel free to join us.
Looking forward to meeting you.

Any engine swapped (2J, LS, RB, etc) or highly modified 86s down in H-town? Heading down there for TX2K15.

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thatWESguy · 09-08-2014, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScionOfHorus

Google swangas.

LOL, I saw a couple of these while I was out there over the weekend...had me worried for the cars next to them

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thatWESguy Power Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Location: SoCal Posts: 204 Thanks: 105 Thanked 66 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	San Diego to Houston...what to expect and look out for? Hey all! There is a high likelyhood that I'll be moving from San Diego to Houston with my gf in a couple months. I'm currently here for the weekend just checking out the area/neighborhoods. First thing I've noticed, most of the roads are not lowered friendly lol. We're looking at living near Uptown, Galleria, or Upper Kirby area. I've only seen one FRS on the road so far, so I was wondering where you guys all meet up and how the scene was out here. The weather and roads definitely will take some getting used to; might end up getting a truck for a daily. Any advice you guys/gals might have for a Californian trying to get acclimated to Texas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Just to give you guys a taste of my FRS: http://http://www.ft86club.com/forum...ad.php?t=71505 __________________ Autofashion \| FIVEaxis \| Enkei Last edited by thatWESguy; 09-10-2014 at 12:20 AM.

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thatWESguy Power Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Location: SoCal Posts: 204 Thanks: 105 Thanked 66 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	@wlwarfield: my gf has a great job opportunity. She got a verbal offer for the position and is now just waiting for officially job offer so she can negotiate some terms. __________________ Autofashion \| FIVEaxis \| Enkei

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Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,585 Thanks: 574 Thanked 870 Times in 479 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	What to expect from Houston? Humidity Traffic Idiots Swangin Humidity Traffic __________________ :@ChaoyD

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thatWESguy Power Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Location: SoCal Posts: 204 Thanks: 105 Thanked 66 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Lol, thanks fellas. Excuse my noob question but what the hell is swangin? __________________ Autofashion \| FIVEaxis \| Enkei

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