I am 90% sure I am moving to Austin, TX for the summer to live with some bmx kids and attend ACC. I don't want to give out my address in this post, but was wondering about theft. The house is located in a "family-like" suburb.

Also, are there any road tracks near Austin that have open sessions? Need to know if I should bring different tires with me.

Thanks, sk-

 

IL s you. Don't leave.

 

BMX

I used to ride back in the day. u race or just ride trails?

good luck with the move

 

i don't think tht theft is that bad here- but of course it depends on what area. anything east of IH35 might be a little sketchy, in south austin you'll have less to worry about, but central & north austin imo are the safest area's.

 

No problems southwest Austin working central... Then again, I park in a Gov't parking garage at work.

 

Well, I don't think you'll get the car stolen but you might get something stolen. I got my cd player stolen and my car cover.

 

Austin Great city, nice gurls and tons to do. I dont think you will have any problems with your R, I have yet to hear of anyone having issues with vandalism and theft. I'm in San Antonio and I have parked my car in places that most R owner would cringe over and no problems yet *knocks wood*. Let us know when you get down here.

 

if anything was stolen i'd bet a cd player would go way before the whole car. austin overall is a very safe place.

 

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i use to ride bmx too but i started skating again back in '92 and havent stopped even when i rode bmx. ...they are building a mini ramp in the backyard, guess its suppose to be done by the time i get there.


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i love il too but its time to get away from the problems here and start clean elsewhere. wish me luck. :]

 

I'll be in Austin for 3 months for a summer internship and was wondering how is the scene is down there? Any HondaTech meet in Austin?

 

where in austin? north is pretty safe, downtown and south are shadier... what do u drive, we will keep a look out for u

 

We had a meet here awhile back in feb, turned out good. i havent heard too much about theft but i had my wheels stolen awhile back. but i live right next to campus. im sure in suburbs it would be safer.

 

It's going to suck if you leave, SK....but I wish you the best of luck.

 

 

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Also, are there any road tracks near Austin that have open sessions? Need to know if I should bring different tires with me.

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I live in Austin and its pretty damn safe here. Especially if you are in a good neighbhood. Never had anyone put a fingerprint on my car. *knocks on wood*

No real road tracks. You can drive to SA for the Ennis track. There are a lot of auto-xer's here too. Every month they have one. Its pretty fun.

If you have any questoins or want to meet up when you get to Austin let me know. Hit me up on PM.

 

Hey, i'm movin to austin for the summer too!! I was actually wondering what body shops are recommended in the area? I am doing a front end conversion while i'm there for the summer. Thanks...

 

There's a track in Houston (forgot the name). Houston is a two hour drive from Austin. DFW is three hours away.

Austin is a great place. Lots of things to do and most of the people are very cool.

 

my friend is doing a jdm itr front end conversion in austin

 

austin is overall pretty cool- a good music scene, lakes, there are some car meets. austin is in between houston & dallas so it's a good spot. you'll probably have fun down here- people are pretty cool for the most part.

 

you're coming back y0 right?

 

still better have a garage ....if the theives dont get you .....the Texas weather will (tornado's ...ice storm's , and baseball size hail)

 

Ice storms in the summer?

 

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Jeff's Auto Body on N. Lamar - hands down the best.

 

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Yes, I'm just leaving for the better part of the summer. Probably leave IL in mid-late May. Then return in August.

Thanks for the responses. When I get here, I'll post up and see if anyone wants to meet up. I'd like to do an autox or something while my there.

 

Yeah, you'll enjoy Austin. Mostly I just worry about soccer moms and SUV's running me over or denting my car. Most of the theft around here is for smaller stuff like radios and what not (knock on wood). Like Ryan said, there are auto-x's and some meets, I'm sure you'll find something to do. Let us know when you get here, maybe we can all get together and go eat or go out or something