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getfast37 t1_j6ki4ex wrote
Reply to comment by rabbiferret in Where can I find one of those "Your speed:" radar signs? by i_need_a_lift
Yep! Southern Electronics off Midlo Tnpk near Ch'field Town Center has been the go-to for this in the greater RVA area for decades. But iirc for that price they're just telling you how far off your speedo is, not necessarily fixing anything...
getfast37 t1_j6jzw8b wrote
Reply to comment by Pragmatologist in Where can I find one of those "Your speed:" radar signs? by i_need_a_lift
+1, the speedo inside the Waze app on any recent smartphone with location services/GPS enabled will be at least as accurate as one of those "your speed is" signs. Have used it to 'calibrate' cruise control speeds to actual speeds many times...
getfast37 t1_j2643hv wrote
Reply to Best Place to Service a VW? by The-Illuminati
Congrats! I own that car's cousin ('18 Golf GTI.) And it sounds like you're on the right path. In my opinion, after owning mostly BMWs and VWs for the last two decades, I believe that a good specialist can save you money and hassle. You want a place that has already worked on 50 of those same cars and can give you a list of what to expect, not a place that has to figure it out as they go along.
First one that comes to mind... Delta V Motorsports in the city is plenty familiar with that "mk7" chassis (although they mostly handle the GTI and Golf R versions, it's the same basic car.) Worth a call at least.
I've heard good things about Import Autohaus but I've also heard bad things, and that they are expensive. Again, worth looking into perhaps.
Oh, on that 1.8T engine you are probably due for an intake cleaning (carbon buildup thanks to direct injection) or at least inspection by that age/mileage as well. Just something you may need to budget for.
Good luck!
getfast37 t1_iud8fe9 wrote
Reply to How's the Broadberry for concerts? Looking at tomorrow night for Squirrel Nut Zippers. Hope I can get some standing time on the floor, hang back at the bar, move around a bit. by iwearlederhosen
+1 on stay near the left wall as close to the stage as you can comfortably get, and ignore the pole in the way. Video example 1 - Mike Doughty show / video example 2 - Agents of Good Roots show
getfast37 t1_iu5bhp2 wrote
Unfortunately the average person isn't very good at sharing the road with others. Furthermore there are few real consequences for driving poorly or selfishly (as long as you don't crash.) So this is an uphill battle for all of us. :-(
getfast37 t1_je7cuka wrote
Reply to comment by Cactuscouch757 in Has there ever been anything less effective than these Stop for Pedestrian signs on Cary Street? by Dog_Dad_1989
Just passing the test isn't all it takes. You also have to actively give a shit about others you're sharing the road with every time you drive. Crazy stuff!