Agreed the base seats aren't the best. I tried to convince the wife to swap them out for the GTI plaid seats but she wasn't having it.

They were available for just a few years and then VW decided to axe the wagon when the Mk8 came out. Seems like a dumb move considering they are all over the place here and the rest of their lineup...

Damn, that's badass.

Can confirm that changing bevels is a pain in the ass with the Razor Tune.

Three of us in the race club split on a razor tune last year.

It was a total game changer. Less work for a better finished product.

I'm sure they are all more or less the same

I was up in North Bay. Can confirm it was smoky. To the point where we didn't venture out of the cottage for most of Sunday.

Boating was...

On the topic of Paul Simon, the Malcolm Gladwell audio book Miracle and Wonder is a great listen

It changes it big time.

The roll center is more natural and the pontoons are designed to produce lift so they can get on plane. It's no comparison to an old school bi-toon (assuming that's the...

I highly recommend his United Artists compilation album, it's his first 4 albums and they are all fantastic.

He made a trip to Quebec for a meeting but never came to Ottawa

Yeah. Turn it upside down in the cupboard for a few days before opening. Stir, then place in the fridge. Enjoy.

I think Andor is the best thing to come out of the Star Wars universe in a long long time

Yup. Cascades was fun. It was easily boot top and no lines.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230304/61e0658ad2020ccc199398aacf32da40.jpg

The only thing that hasn't been mentioned, and it really depends on the club and region, but there could be an expectation that parents volunteer to help run the races. It's a lot of work to pull...

May wear out the USB port quicker?

Can't listen to music and charge?

How's the sound quality out of the USB adapter vs headphone port?

What if he wears a Descente jacket?

That's the one you're looking for.

They ended up coming with a good tune on them, with STH 13 bindings.

The mount is 0.75 cm forward, hopefully it's not an issue.

For $150, it seemed hard to go wrong. They are replacing a pair...

This REI page says the dryer will revive the DWR on Gore Tex

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/washing-goretex-outerwear.html

Anyone have any experience on a 2014-2015 Kendo?

I blew up my Fischer Motive 86's on Saturday and found a pair of lightly used Kendo's locally for $150 (CAD).

I'm thinking they will be a good...

I bought a pair of Serengeti's from Costco (the Turin model) and really like them for well... just about everything. Super versatile lens.

And I don't wear loafers, so there's that

Even among the meh ski hills in the Ottawa area Edelweiss gets a bigger meh from me. So many flat spots. Though there's a few good pitches to the skier's left of the chairs. But it's no Calabogie....

In some (most?) cars the fan will work on the highest setting of the resistor pack is toast.

I've only replaced one in a Ford Ranger, but it was separate from the blower motor.

Damn, that's the comfort food I'm after these days.

Nice work.

Amen

Laurentian ski hill... It is tiny, maybe 200' vertical? It's still around.

But it was great for weeknight skiing and race training when I was a kid.

And I'm not sure Antoine ever gets busy,...

Point taken...

At least there's a decent pitch on the top half.

And with the slow chair at least the snow will last a bit longer.

If only Antoine wasn't so flat*. Not sure if you could actually get many turns in with 25 cm.

*Granted there are a few pitches but....

Right?

I do all my stir frying in my CS skillet (and use the torch method). I was hoping there was a better solution but I am not sure the flat bottomed wok is it.

That's why I use broccoli elastics to hold back the brakes.

Never heard of seasoning stainless steel. Carbon steel yes. I have a Mineral B 12.5" pan that I love.

Does anyone have a solution for a wok on an induction range that doesn't involve buying an...

So do the junior Oakley Line Miners

I'd say it's not worth it, but I don't have any actual experience.

By all accounts the 5200 is as permanent as it gets

I've used the 4200 to great success. I seem to think it is more flexible.

I do know that 4200 is less permanent.

Costco has good batteries with a solid battery FWIW

Here's Malcolm Gladwells take on the LSAT.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49CmDWIUSKv9HWDMP01jXM?si=glxxyQndQEGrR3fi_Yo-gQ&utm_source=copy-link

If your area uses salt on the roads I'd avoid any of the new Toyota Hybrids until they solve the cable corrosion issue.

That statement really depends on how worn the winter tires are.

But mostly I call bullshit.

https://youtu.be/wV9jXiyZzH0

If you're going smartphone, the LG phones had good DACs and headphone amplifiers. It was kinda their thing.

It was actually on Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/wadnr/status/1560656434659876867

My dad occasionally made veal saltimbocca. It never occurred to me that I could use chicken.

I have fond memories of racing at Searchmont. It was easily the best hill on the circuit.

I dunno,, with the crack around most of the mounting area I'd be tempted to just get a new box. Even if its just for the peace of mind

That looks fairly sketchy to me.

Any reason you're going with the LT over the DM-V2?

The latter have better reviews on Tire Rack.

Between the two I'd go with the Winterforce because they will likely last longer.

FWIW, Nokian tires might be hard to come by as some of their factories are in Russia.

They likely have better dry road manners too.

Any 16" VW rim with the correct bolt pattern should fit. It'll be the cheapest option.

17" will get you better handling and looks, it's up to you if that matters.

And since the WS-80's the...

There's a Pivot forward pressure thread somewhere and the consensus is that the indicators aren't super accurate.

I used them as a starting point then adjusted to where if I pulled up on the boot...