I don't update here very often because this is mostly a surrogate for my own memory. And I don't remember that this exists. (And I've been using journaling tools on my phone more often than not for the Second Memory functions.)
Anyway, thought I'd take a moment to babble about my current cars things.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI - The Daily Driver. I have done no mods to this car. I will do no mods to this car. I bought it when I though I would be commuting to work every day...then the world changed. Whenever I think about getting something else I just can't bring myself to do it for financial responsibility reasons. (Hard to argue with a 0% APR loan vs. what loan rates are like right now)
- Current State:
- Registered
- Running
- Current TechDebt:
- None
- Recent Projects:
- None
- Upcoming Projects:
- None
- Keep or Sell in 2025:
- Sell or trade in, maybe in an EV or a plug-in Prius.
1992 Suzuki Cappuccino - There's really not a lot that I want to do with car other than keep it fresh and running. I want it as a small, sporty cruiser and I'm going to keep as a small sporty cruiser. No crazy build. I think I'm over the crazy build phase of my life.
- Current State:
- Registered
- Running
- Current TechDebt:
- Timing belt and Water Pump should be replaced.
- Small oil leak.
- Blown/Tired shocks and springs.
- Targa bar does not go all the way down.
- Recent Projects:
- Extended wheel studs.
- New wheels and tires.
- Gas spring hood struts.
- Upcoming projects:
- Boost gauge installation.
- Feder roll/Fender Flares.
- MegaSquirt All The Things.
- Keep or Sell in 2025:
- Keep
- Current State:
- Not Registered
- Running
- Current TechDebt:
- Oil change
- Wheels and tires
- Wipers
- General clean up
- Negative battery ground straps need to be replaced
- Battery box needs a birthday
- Brake bleed is probably desperately needed.
- Recent Projects:
- 4WD button replacement
- Battery box cover
- Upcoming Projects:
- Insurance and registration (in progress)
- Wheels and tires, probably will need extended studs.
- Keep or Sell in 2025:
- I'll probably sell it after playing with it for a little bit and doing a few fixes/mods.
- Current State:
- Running
- Registered
- Current TechDebt:
- Tires are near End of Life
- Recent Projects:
- Paintless Dent Repair
- Paint Correction/Detail
- Upcoming Projects:
- Weight Reductions
- Lithium Battery
- Sport Exhaust
- CD Changer Delete
- Suspension Upgrades
- GT3 inspired upgrades. (Sharkwerks or BRR)
- Keep or Sell in 2025:
- Keep, unless I can swap into an inexpensive 981 Cayman S or Boxster S
- Current State:
- Running
- Registered
- Current TechDebt:
- It's leaking like the Exxon Valdez.
- Oiling system needs a revamp.
- Passenger harnesses replacement.
- Better seating
- Recent Projects:
- Raceline oil pan
- CarPlay console
- Coilover rebuild (might not have been needed. :/)
- Upcoming Projects:
- Fixing the fucking leaking oil pan.
- Downsizing the engine, maybe 2.0L w/ NC VVT head.
- High revs because reasons.
- Keep or Sell in 2025:
- I might sell this car and focus on the kinds of cars and driving that make me happiest. (Porsche and Cappuccino) To sell it, I need to fix the oil problem.