Archive for the ‘ my car ’ Category

Upgrading the Brakes

  • May 2nd, 2009
  • Posted in my car

Seems like all i’ve been doing for the last month is researching and shopping for the brake upgrade for my 2001 Volkswagen GTI. It all started as my brake pads and rotors were wearing down and due for replacement. Though it’s almost eight years old, i don’t think the brakes have ever been replaced (i’ve [ READ MORE ]

My Car Status 2008Mar26

  • March 26th, 2008
  • Posted in my car

Got VA state safety inspection done this morning at Karen Radley VW dealer, and a service wash. Got the no-cost hook up on the inspection for some reason. They recommended all 4 brake rotors and pads be replaced as the pads are down to 4mm; cost: $[ READ MORE ]

I Polished My Other Headlight

  • November 16th, 2007
  • Posted in my car

[Part 2 of my attempt to refinish my worn headlight lenses.] I actually did this a couple weekends ago, but hadn’t had time to write it up. As before, these are the supplies i used—mostly stuff i found in the garage. Spray bottle with soapy water Rag 400 grit wet/dry 600 grit wet/dry 1000 grit [ READ MORE ]

I Polished My Headlight

  • October 21st, 2007
  • Posted in my car

In a few hours this afternoon i changed my driver’s side headlight from this to this[ READ MORE ]

Sixty Thousand

  • June 23rd, 2007
  • Posted in my car

I hit 60,000 miles on my car today. About half of those miles are mine (i bought it pre-owned). I’ve owned it for two years and eight months. Which makes about 11,000 miles per year, or under 1000 per month. I’m about half-way done paying it off. The only modifications done so far are lowering [ READ MORE ]

The Years