I'm moving to Austin, TX.

[robert325is]

Just curious, is there smog laws in Austin? And if there is, do you think your car will pass? :?

The laws in TX are nearly as tough as CA.

My POS truck passed with no problems at all

[bkelsey86]

no smog in Austin. The smog is only in like 6 counties surrounding houston.

[Stu]

Way to go Jordan, that's awesome! Terry is an awesome dude, and I'm sure it will be great working with him. Congratulations on the job!

Texas, sweatsville USA I'd imagine :|

[MR 325]

Thats sweet. Way to land a dream job. We should do some sort of so cal thing, if you have time for a layover.

Brian

if it involves beer, boobs, or making fun of people, count me in.

[KDZROK]

Texas, sweatsville USA I'd imagine :|

Jordan changed my timing belt and installed a new ac compressor (among lots of other things) when he was down here last week...I thought I was going to loose him to the heat and humidity then. I felt so bad for him.

I am not looking forward to the heat myself. It has been a LONG time since I have been here in this kind of weather. Houston is AWFUL, hopefully Austin won't be AS bad...

[graphik]

no smog in Austin. The smog is only in like 6 counties surrounding houston.

we have it up here in the DFW area.

[bkelsey86]

trust me heat is just as bad over here.

[zandi]

Jordan, You're a smart guy, have you ever considered going to college or automotive school?

[Jordan]

have you ever considered going to college or automotive school?

No.

[zandi]

Jordan, you can stop by and say hi... :twisted:

ANd yes, you gotta stop by LA....or La Cresenta for that matter, we should have a minimeet.

[Bimmerfanatik]

have you ever considered going to college or automotive school?

No.

Hey Jordan. Congrats on the opportunity of a lifetime. You've certainly earned it, from the board to your own ride. We all owe you for the wealth of knowledge put here on this board.

One thing I do want to forewarn you of. I consider myself to be a pretty apt mechanic. I've done engine swaps, I've done basic maintenance, and I've done it on many different cars and trucks, foreign and domestic. I've yet to find a repair or job that I can't do, aside from a stuck bolt here or there that needs air or heat - my shop simply won't accomodate the higher voltage I'd need to run them.

That being said, I worked on a trial basis for 3 weeks at Schneller in West Newbury, MA. Mike was the best boss I could have asked for, and gave me the chance of a lifetime to wrench BMW's. I have no prior schooling, but after explaining my experience, he agreed to try me out.

His shop is a two person show - himself, and his chief mechanic, John. John knows more about BMW's in general than just about anyone I've ever met, but a year ago, knew little to nothing. He learned quick however, and is now rebuilding S50's, replacing TA bushings on 7's in a half hour, and more. Needless to say, the best worker you could ask for.

I went in with high hopes - but I also went in nervous as hell. This was the job I had dreamed of working ever since I got into BMW's - and it still is the job I dream of. Between my nervous disposition and lack of specific model knowledge, I ended up making mistakes on almost all the cars I worked on. Some were honest mistakes - but some were out of just being scared of making mistakes. I also wasn't used to working at such a fast pace, and that didn't help either. All in all, we agreed that I needed more experience and maybe some schooling before I was ready to do it full time.

I just want you to be prepared for it, as it completely took me by surprise. Sorry for the long post, but it's your life we're talking about here...no sense in cutting corners :)

[KDZROK]

There was NOOOO need to put that out there!

The guy is already nervous as crap, he is packing up his life and moving halfway across the country for a dream. A new job, a new apt, a new gf, an ENTIRELY new life. He knows things could go not-as-planned, but dang...he doesn't need to hear it.

I know you were trying to help. But that post was a huge let down for me. I can't imagine what it was for him.

Why don't we let Jordan decide his own destiny. Let's just keep it positive as possible here.

;)

[Bimmerfanatik]

There was NOOOO need to put that out there!

The guy is already nervous as crap, he is packing up his life and moving halfway across the country for a dream. A new job, a new apt, a new gf, an ENTIRELY new life. He knows things could go not-as-planned, but dang...he doesn't need to hear it.

I know you were trying to help. But that post was a huge let down for me. I can't imagine what it was for him.

Why don't we let Jordan decide his own destiny. Let's just keep it positive as possible here.

;)

He has everyone else on this board being positive...I just wanted to be realistic. Sometimes that's more helpful. Sorry if I made anything worse...but I just wanted him to be prepared...

You also have a lot more skill and familiarty with these cars than I do, Jordan. I sincerely doubt you have anything at all to worry about.

[UNHCLL]

he is packing up his life and moving halfway across the country

This isnt the first time he's done that.
He'll be fine, don't coddle him like a mother.

If you have the balls to get the job and nail an interview, then you have to have the balls to do the work.

Only tip: Its better to ask questions to ensure you're doing it right and the way they want it done, than to try and "wing" it to make it seem like you know what your doing.


Good luck.

[86325e]

no smog in Austin. The smog is only in like 6 counties surrounding houston.

we have it up here in the DFW area.

Currently these are the texas counties that have smog testing:
Collin
Dallas
Denton
Ellis
Johnson
Kaufman
Parker
Rockwall
Tarrant
Brazoria
Ft Bend
Galveston
Harris
Montgomery

On September 1, 2005, Travis and Williamson counties in the Austin area will begin emissions testing.