Finally got around to doing some maintenance on Gia the last couple days. Picked up oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, and cabin air filter. Swapped the two air filters when I got home Tuesday after work. Had my […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Apparently I can’t frame a shot with my phone to save my life, but at least I’ve got something. Had a douchebag crawl up Gia’s ass just off whyte ave last night. Brad had opted to not park behind me […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m trying not to gloat. I really am. But the oil companies are making it really, really hard. I fueled up this morning, and I payed this: 630 $0.798/L * 58L / 1000km per tank average = $0.0463/km. With the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s been way too long since I’ve run my stats and posted. Let’s start with the 5-tank average. These past 5 tanks were mainly highway, 2 of them were out to Victoria and back, the 2 after that both had […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The day I got back from the trip to the coast, I started on some maintenance that needed doing. Did the oil change (I was 400km over) and FINALLY FIXED THE FUCKING HEADLIGHTS. I still need to: Replace the three […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So it’s time to the stats thing! Lifetime Numbers: 44171km with 2593L diesel at an average price of $0.84 working out to 5.89L/100km or 47.95 IMP MPG in 401 days of ownership. Rolling 5 tank average: 5.56L/100km or 50.8 IMP […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Accelerated 3D driver for my workstation so the display is really sluggish right now Driver for the capture card for MythTV Sliced open the outer casing of the cable that connects the iPod adapter to the headunit in my car […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You have now convinced me that upgrading to the 118dB Twin Supertone kit from Hella is worth my money. I would very much have liked to see the reaction on your face after you tried to change lanes into me […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
That immediately follows the mucking about phase which came after the taking things apart phase never really gets the attention it’s due. Right after putting everything back together I’d noticed I hadn’t hooked up my door-pull properly so I had […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So last night I installed my Alientech window controller in my Golf. Super happy fun times! Within 15 minutes of finishing the install I had ladies oohing and aahing in awe. Well… one lady at least. It impresses the ladies […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In the wee hours of this morning, after leaving BPs on the southside, we made our way over to Sherwood park so I could fill up. 1146.4 Km on 59.327L of diesel. I’ve joined the 700 mile club. 712 miles […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Filled the golf last night and I figured it was time to squee a bit. The tank had a 400km run out to Edson and back, which put it around 40% highway. I pulled 1037.5km out of 57.117L for an […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Just a bit of backstory on why I have categories for my car. I’m insane. I bought my 2005 VW Golf GLS TDi brand new with 37km on it Aug 6, 2005. Since then I have averaged a little over […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
