Saturday, October 19, 2024

Been a hot minute. Guess I should update.

 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
1995 Subaru Sambar KS4 4x4 Truck - Impulse purchase. Been sitting in my driveway for a bit. I have some plans but this isn't a focus vehicle. I may sell it off before too long.

  • 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.
2002 Porsche 911 (996) C2 - More and more this car is becoming "My Porsche."  Personalized over time as I understand what I want this car to be, the feelings I want to haven driving it. That doesn't mean that its a "Forever Car" or my ultimate Porsche, because I don't think that it is.
  • 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
2020 GBS Zero Roadster - My Seven experience.  I like driving it.  It's fun.  It's not as rowdy as I want it to be.  I have some thoughts about this car and mostly they all come down to "It's not the rowdy hooligan it turns out that I want.)  I'm on the fence about selling and building something new to fill the rowdy need or tearing it's current form and rebuilding it.  I'm leaning toward the latter.

  • 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.




















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