shinjari- I hope your Dad is doing well. That had to be quite a scare.

Washed 2 cars so now it has rained sleeted & snowed again. Oh well.

 

yah, its like that too over here. well even if it doesnt rain or snow, the salt dust on the roads are just crazy. my black GTI is like a grayish white now only 2 days after i washed it..and i didnt even drive the car yesterday.

saw a Golf-R at my work parking structure today. was jelly.. must be nice to have the top of the line Golf.

 

Holy cow, hope your dad's feeling better.

(And thanks again for the package my friend)

Alternator giving you 215k in the Elantra seems not bad. That thing seems to have treated your other half well.

 

shinjari - hows your pops doing today?

another day at the grind for me. have a nice tuesday!

 

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Hes only 56 but isnt exactly the poster child for health. Been smoking a pack of cigs since high school, about 270lbs and only exercise is playing 18-36 holes of golf every weekend and house projects.

It was scary to say the least but the silver lining for me is he is now forced to make some serious lifestyle changes so he'll hopefully stay around for another 20+ years. He's always said when he is going to quit smoking he'll do it. And to prove how stubborn he is, he hasnt had a smoke since thursday (last one was when I picked him up)...and he isnt even using the nicotine patches they gave him. Just went cold turkey lol.

Monday went quick which was nice. I've been looking at rebuilding my PC. Its currently a mATX form factor and since building my kids ITX form factor (1/3) the size of my tower...I've been jonesing to do change my mobo to change form factors lol. Now if only I could find a video card....stupid cryptominers hogging all the supply.

As for the hyundai, that thing has been a tank. Besides normal maintenance, I've only had to replace a CV axle due to a torn boot and that was at 190k.

 

Good to hear on your Dad, shinjari! Sounds like he's on a better path.

My Dad put just under 200k on a 2013 Kia Optima. Darn near perfect vehicle as far as maintenance and repairs. The car world better watch the Korean's closely. They are gunning for them all. They are even bringing out a GTI competitor and the Stinger (BMW competitor). Not saying they have the same feel, but they have dependability and features down pat. It's only a matter of time.

 

sounds good shinjari. yah might be a good time for lifestyle change.

 

the stinger can already outperform the M6 or watever.

 

Sometimes those scares are what it really takes to make positive changes, here's hoping good things are to come.

Reliable Hyundai is best Hyundai.

 

i should change my lifestyle too. need to add more outdoor excerise.

i get too tired too easily. my old pops can kick my arse.

 

Once it is no longer freezing I'm going to start running before work. I'm really looking forward to it.

 

sounds good think i’m going to take up bike riding again.

 

finally done with wrk for the day, heading out for a bite with my buddy from jland.

 

alright, on the menu today.. one big meeting and dinner. day should go by real quick.

have a nice wednesday, everyone!

 

I can't understand what you are asking, can you ask in Japanese or can you explain in English? It is grade GT, 2013 I believe. I misplaced my paperwork somewhere. It is not the new ones that look like an angry face. Those currently do not have a flash upgrade that won't break something.
Black with black and red accent interior. I had 3 perfect ones bought out from under me just as I finished the paperwork. Those included Modellista and TRD parts, aero, and HKS low down suspension/coilovers. Those people if I ever meet them have earned my ire forever.

However, despite having 5.5万㎞ on the engine, it is in very good condition with just very minor work needed. I have an HKS air cleaner on the way and will be looking for UEL, HKS Hi-Power exhaust, coilovers and aero in the time I own the car. もう待てない～

 

tofu machine = initial D takumi’s car.
current gen = the platform sold today.. which is wat i believe u have. which is also the same platform my kid wants as his first car in brz form.

GL with the mods. in jland i am sure it is plenty fast to drive!

 

oh mang my buddies treated me to some steak tonight. fillet was soooo good.

 

on the menu today.. more meetings today.. like 5 in a row.

guys are taking me out for japanese afterwards so looking forward to dat.

have a good thursday everyone!

 

Oh I see. If you said AE86 I would have understood you better.

200~HP is enough for Japanese roads but most Americans complain of it feeling slow, or lacking power even though the car was designed for control and handling. Power hungry tuners can (like me soon enough) add an ECU upgrade and a supercharger to boost power between 270-320HP which is perfect for this car. The tune will come first as it is the most affordable and provides to most practical and future benefits, including boosting power and more importantly torque for this car.

 

if i said ae86, then there is nothing fun about the post.

how much torque in lbs/ft will you get from the 320hp? GL with the mods