Rochester's new G
That's awesome. The resemblance runs deep.Really odd choice how he mounted his wheels so the spokes sweep forward, instead of back. To each their own, I guess. It also looks from that pic like his tires are a little stretched. I bet those are 20's.
I had bad inner wear like that on my first set of 275/35 tires. Well, maybe not that bad, but close. It was my first cold lesson that a -2° rear camber will wear fast, and I can only expect 10k miles on the rear tires. I've just learned to accept it, and will be buying my 3rd pair of rear tires next Spring. They passed inspection with 3/16" in the middle, and getting almost bald at the inner edge. This is their last season.
The new Genesis is a very appealing sedan. As potential "next car", it's the kind of vehicle I could slip into sideways from the G, appreciating contemporary comfort over sport. I play that next car game all the time, but it's getting kind of old. Feels like there's a new reality at this point in my life (and at this point in the market, TBH), where it just doesn't matter. Kind of melancholy on the whole car thing, actually, and just feeling sad all around... pandemic news is depressing, I just dropped $3500 on a refrigerator I didn't plan on buying, both girls are going away to college in 3 to 4 weeks, and there's a fcking dent in my front fender.
PDR guy was busy yesterday, so the repair is probably next Tuesday.
I know what you mean about the car world being a bit vanilla lately. So many cool cars being released this year, but also so much disappointing news with the Golf R, STI, and RS3. Next month the new Z, Elantra N line, and new WRX debut at the New York Auto Show. I have high hopes for the Z, but not so sure about the other 2.
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Z-car could be my retirement toy. That's a distinct possibility.
But then, so could a cushy luxury car. Old age messes with old priorities, and things change.
But then, so could a cushy luxury car. Old age messes with old priorities, and things change.
The new Z is #1 on my list right now for my next car. Just waiting to see the details on it. Unfortunately, it will not be my retirement car...
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Just ordered a pair of these in black for the front only. My OEM mats are getting old, a little misshapen, and the driver's mat is torn at the top.
Wanted to order these a few months ago, but they were out-of-stock through Amazon and direct through the manufacturer. Don't know why, and didn't ask, but I checked again today and there it was, so I bought them.
Hope they're as nice as I think they are.
Wanted to order these a few months ago, but they were out-of-stock through Amazon and direct through the manufacturer. Don't know why, and didn't ask, but I checked again today and there it was, so I bought them.
Hope they're as nice as I think they are.
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It was $100 for just the two fronts. Pricey, but meh. If they're worth it, then they're worth it. I wonder how they'll hold up over the years with heel-dent?
I didn't bother with the rears. My rear OEM winter mats are in perfect condition, because let's face it, they almost never see any foot traffic. Ever.
Still waiting on the Ding Doctor. If not last Friday, he said this Tuesday, so I'm a-waiting.
I didn't bother with the rears. My rear OEM winter mats are in perfect condition, because let's face it, they almost never see any foot traffic. Ever.
Still waiting on the Ding Doctor. If not last Friday, he said this Tuesday, so I'm a-waiting.
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Ding Doctor just left the house with $225 cash in pocket for his efforts.
It's not 100%. If I had to put a number on it, I'd say 95%. It's the kind of ding repair that I would have to point out to someone, and have them stare at it for a while before thinking, "Yea-h-h-h, I see see it now." Apparently there's an inner fender right where the dent is. I can feel it with my finger reaching in through the wheel liner. And because the dent was right up to the crease in the fender, well, it's as good as it's going to get without having a body shop go after it to finish up. And that's not going to happen.
Worth the $225 to me to get 95% of the way back to normal. At the end of the day, it's a car, and a car that you drive just will never, ever be perfect except for the day you drive it home from the dealership. And even then sometimes.
It's not 100%. If I had to put a number on it, I'd say 95%. It's the kind of ding repair that I would have to point out to someone, and have them stare at it for a while before thinking, "Yea-h-h-h, I see see it now." Apparently there's an inner fender right where the dent is. I can feel it with my finger reaching in through the wheel liner. And because the dent was right up to the crease in the fender, well, it's as good as it's going to get without having a body shop go after it to finish up. And that's not going to happen.
Worth the $225 to me to get 95% of the way back to normal. At the end of the day, it's a car, and a car that you drive just will never, ever be perfect except for the day you drive it home from the dealership. And even then sometimes.
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The more I stare at this PDR location, the more I see the damage. I'm actually feeling like this is a 90% repair, not 95%. (LOL at numbers based on a feeling)
Here's the thing, I can't get to 100% unless the fender is removed, because the inner fender is right freaking there. So either the fender comes off (nope), or the last little bit of correction occurs on the outside, pulling the area into shape, and then paint & body work. And that's just not going to happen. I'm forcing myself to swallow the Good Enough burger. By way of rationale when dealing with this, it's not the only compromise on the car. Heck, it's not even the worst compromise. There are other things. I could make a list, but I'm not sure how good that is to wallow in insignificant issues.
In the right light, it looks OK. But it doesn't take much in the wrong light to see it. And let's face it, I will see it forever, for as long as I own the car.
Here's the thing, I can't get to 100% unless the fender is removed, because the inner fender is right freaking there. So either the fender comes off (nope), or the last little bit of correction occurs on the outside, pulling the area into shape, and then paint & body work. And that's just not going to happen. I'm forcing myself to swallow the Good Enough burger. By way of rationale when dealing with this, it's not the only compromise on the car. Heck, it's not even the worst compromise. There are other things. I could make a list, but I'm not sure how good that is to wallow in insignificant issues.
In the right light, it looks OK. But it doesn't take much in the wrong light to see it. And let's face it, I will see it forever, for as long as I own the car.
