| Re: Thurs Chat 2-9-12 |
Subject: Re: Thurs Chat 2-9-12 by djxib on 2012/2/9 23:38:32 Hi all, been a while since I posted. Work has been crazy busy which means either the telecoms business overall is picking up or I dont delegate well enough.. Anyway, the monster has just about 1500 miles on the new motor so I'm planning a dyno trip in the next few weeks. I'll be upping the RPM in the tune to 6500 (currently at 5000 - you will remember the builder wanted me to restrict to about 6-8 pounds of boost for the first 1500 miles and limiting RPM was easier than swapping pulleys). Hoping for some nice numbers, I'll try and shoot some video. I also finally made a decision on my daily driver - I have been driving a 1999 SHO which is nice but showing signs of age. Need something that is a balance of: Fun (for me) Price (to keep the missus happy) Quiet on freeway Seat 4 adults Fun Good gas mileage Price Reliability Fun ..so I test drove a 4-door, 6-speed 2012 VW GTI and it meets all the above criteria. Surprisingly quiet and balanced car with a reasonable turn of speed. I actually really like it, and it also satisfies some of my mid-life crisis! Gonna probably sign the lease papers tomorrow. |
