than anywhere else. Dude its California, com on, You will be fine. Ive lived here for 7 years. There are alot of moded Zs out here. Fret not. Yeah we only get 91 octain, and the driving habits of Socal on the interstate is definetly... different? But if you like to drive fast when you are able, no problem. Othertimes its just bumper to bumper. Big city,, You will get used to it. Tons to do and see here. Not as beauty as Hawaii, but not too shabby. Passing smog is not a problem if the car runs properly and your cats work. I have test pipes and just put my cats on for the smog test. Passed with flying colors.