tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59207756820144736802024-03-08T11:12:25.020-08:00Aaron Reynolds Exp.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-64513252133923930762015-09-29T15:59:00.000-07:002015-09-29T15:59:22.670-07:002015 TNGA Car Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another year goes by, and before I know it, time for the TNGA Car Show again. This year I managed to get a head start and get a majority of my shots as the cars were filling in. I also had the slight advantage of running around with two cameras instead of one, as I was trying out a friends upgraded version of my own Sony NEX while considering buying it off of him. I ran the 16mm lense on my NEX F3 on the tripod, and my 18-55mm on the A6000 handheld for the detail shots. I have to admit, two cameras makes it pretty nice on a guy.<br />
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The turnout this year was great once again, despite the grey skies and occasional moments of drizzle. A lot of the same cars from last year made it out, some with noticeable changes. There were also a lot of newcomers that had some cool and interesting stuff to show.<br />
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Unfortunately, I had to leave for a portion of the show to head back home and pick up the family. Doubly unfortunately, we had two other parties that evening, so I couldn't stick around for the burn-outs either.<br />
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What I did end up with though was nearly 400 total shots, and 127 of them making it into the final cut.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-26668059474272144052014-09-23T21:57:00.000-07:002014-09-24T08:11:02.116-07:002014 TNGA Car Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In addition to everything else that went on this summer, I got the opportunity to hang out with some guys on just about a weekly basis who shared one of my strongest passions, cars. Through work I end up meeting John Haack, who along with his brother Joel, are part of the Thursday Night Garage Association. While my family was in Texas over the summer, I was able to spend time at their shop, usually a couple times a week, along with the other guys who regularly showed up, and talk about, look at, and work on some really cool cars.<br />
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With our new baby close to being due, and everything else that's been going on, I haven't been able to make it over for shop night but a couple times over the past two months. And, I know that once our little blessing does show up, it'll probably be a while before I make it back out there again. Luckily, I was able to participate in one last crusade with these guys and the rest of their car club. The TNGA Car Show that the Haack's host at the close of every summer, a perfect way to go out.<br />
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The turn out was great, two-hundred something cars, and probably double or triple that in people. There was food, music, a dyno, and lots of cool rides. This was my first year so I had no idea what to expect out of the TNGA crew, but boy they did not disappoint. I'm already anticipating next years show.<br />
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So on to the pics. I made the first pass with my 16mm, just trying to gather up shots of a majority of the cars. Later I made a second round with the 18-55mm and a tripod to get some of those close-ups and a few more dramatic, "artistic" if you will, shots. I planned on getting the model year of everything I shot, along with a few details to add to each image, but in the excitement I spaced on it. Something I hope to improve on next year. I got a total of 609 shots, with 140 or so making the final cut, and here they are.<br />
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At this point I've noticed that I have a weird fetish with the back's of cars.<br />
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There's a frontal shot.<br />
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Good looking rear though, just saying.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-27133518107764335822014-05-26T18:00:00.000-07:002014-05-27T21:02:43.946-07:002014 Memorial Day Cruise to Colby Classic Car Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year I did some extra reflecting on Memorial Day. Fortunately, I have not lost anybody close to me in battle. I have family and friends who have served, or who continue to serve, that by the grace of God have all returned safely. While I understand the sacrifice made by many, I don't think I was ever able to fully comprehend or appreciate it. Then, yesterday at the beginning of our church service, our pastor said something that changed that. He said, the sacrifice made by so many men and women in the armed forces is not unlike the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ who gave his life so that we may have ours. That message really put this Memorial Day into perspective for me. I know not everyone shares the same beliefs that I do, but hopefully we can all realize how powerful that is. That someone else is willing to put their life on the line for each and every one of us.<br />
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So, again and over again, thank you to all who have served and who serve today, and to the families of those who have laid their lives on the line for our freedoms.<br />
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Now lets talk about the car show. First off, the weather this year was worse than last year, with a grey overcast and constant drizzle. The cars were wet, and the crowds were few. I set out early and alone this year since we were heading to the Mariners game in the afternoon. The car showing was actually better than I expected for the weather. Many of the cars from last year were there, but I saw were quite a few that were new. Me and my camera got completely soaked during the hour and half I was out shooting, but the Sony NEX held up fine. I didn't take the wide angle with me, since there was no way I was going to be swapping lenses in that weather, so I missed out on some creative shots that could have been had. All in all though, a good day.<br />
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Probably the last car show available to us for 2013, the Seattle International Auto Show. It's been about seven months since our trip to Vancouver for the VIAS, so I was curious to see if any new models would be on display. Being that we're in Seattle, which as far as I can tell has the highest Toyota Prius concentration in the world, I was expecting to see more hybrids than anything. But, I was pleasantly surprised to see more flagship models and exotics than we'd seen in Vancouver. And of course, my dream car was on display right as we walked in the front door.<br />
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The Jaguar F-type S. I've been waiting for this car since I saw the concept on the internet about three years ago. In my opinion, the perfect design to succeed the E-type.<br />
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I don't think it's possible to find an un-flattering angle on this car.<br />
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Unlike Vancouver, the F-type was on general display, which means I got to step inside. Despite Michelle telling me I'm not going through my midlife crisis yet, I felt like the car was a great fit.<br />
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Then there was the Jaguar XJ LWB. If I were a rich man, and was in the market for a true full size luxo-cruiser, it would be a tough choice between this and the Audi A8. This car has quite the presence.<br />
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A lot of shiny.<br />
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Down from the Jags, they had the Rolls Royce Ghost. Gangster.<br />
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Biggie-size me please, Rolls Royce Phantom.<br />
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After the RR was the Bentley Continental GT Speed.<br />
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Just look at that butt. I love those lines.<br />
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From Bentley, we head downstairs to BMW. How appropriate is that. This was my first look at the 4-series.<br />
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Not a bad looking coupe, but I think I'd prefer the 3-series based on aesthetics alone.<br />
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If it had to be a BMW, it would be this one. The 6-series Gran Coupe. Easily my new favorite BMW.<br />
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Nothing else really exciting from BMW, but I did spot this. The new i3. I guess if that's your thing...<br />
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Naturally, Mercedes was next door.<br />
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I love the super sleek back end of the CLS.<br />
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Next up were the new Porsches. These are new right? They all look the same.<br />
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Why change what works though, right?<br />
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Volvo came next. I wasn't crazy about the color, but I'd drive that wagon any day.<br />
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The flagship of Volvo, the S80. This is a full size luxury model, but it just doesn't do much to stand out. Aside from not looking the part, it also ended up looking more like a midsize. Not very commanding.<br />
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Nissan was tucked in the back, but nothing really noteworthy here. Love the raw carbon wing on the GT-R though.<br />
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Mini had this little guy. I don't know why, but I really like the Coupe. Around the corner was the exotics collection.<br />
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Ferrari 458 Italia.<br />
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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.<br />
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SRT Viper GTS. I don't care what anyone says, that's still a cool car.<br />
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Aston Martin Vanquish.<br />
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Lotus Evora.<br />
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Porsche 356 if I'm not mistaken.<br />
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After the exotics we came across this. The Fiat Abarth. Cool car, and great commercials.<br />
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What a happy kid.<br />
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Audi had a cool backdrop behind the R8 Cabriolet. I like the coupe better, except for the accent stripe. The Cabriolet doesn't have the stripe, but isn't as sexy a car either. They just don't make an R8 for me.<br />
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Luckily, Audi makes this. The RS7. This would definitely be the Audi I would choose.<br />
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Of all the manufacturers making fastback sedans, I think Audi did it the best.<br />
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Back to the US, but staying in luxury, we have Cadillac. The new ELR is a really cool, definitely an electric car I wouldn't mind plugging in to my garage at night.<br />
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Interior of the Buick Enclave. The leather tone is a nice change from the typical beige, black, or grey.<br />
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Mustang Cobra. Not a big Mustang guy, but good stuff going on under that hood.<br >
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I agree, just not right. Luckily the classic car section was next.<br />
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LeMay headed it off with this '63 split window Vette. The paint wasn't in the greatest shape, which almost makes me wonder if it was original and this things just been sitting in a showroom its entire life.<br />
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Not the same as my Phaeton.<br />
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Sweet Dino.<br />
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This Hudson was pretty cool.<br />
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And that was about it. Not a bad show overall. I was pretty stoked to actually get seat time in the F-Type. The classics at the end were a really nice change in pace. It's fun getting to check out the new models, but for an enthusiast, the classics and exotics are what it's really about. Hopefully this is typical of the Seattle show, and we'll see more in the future. Until then.<br />
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Phaeton; according to Greek mythology he was the mortal son of Apollo the sun-god. In the midst of disbelief and criticisms from others about his claim to being the child of the god, his father granted him one wish. For this, Phaeton desired to drive the chariot of the sun. Apollo pleaded with him to choose anything else in the world, for he knew that the horses were much too strong, and the creatures in the sky were far too dangerous. But Phaeton wanted nothing else and would not change his mind no matter what warnings were heeded to him. Reluctantly, Apollo granted his wish. He anointed Phaetons head so that the heat from the chariot would not burn him, and instructed him as much as he could before it was time for the sun to rise that day. Off he went with the chariot rising high in the sky as Phaeton failed to restrain the horses. At such heights he became disorientated and dropped the reigns. The horses, now out of control, charted a course straight for the earth. They crossed the sky so close to earth that the heat from the chariot scorched the ground and dried up the rivers. Seeing this, Zeus was forced to take action in order to save man on earth. He launched one of his mighty lightening bolts at the chariot, instantly bringing Phaeton to his death. And so ended Phaetons story, a boy who demanded his wish fulfilled no matter the consequences, and went down in flames.<br />
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The Volkswagen Phaeton could not have been more appropriately named. Ferdinand Piech, head of the VW group at the time, set very high expectations for the design/engineering team of the Phaeton. It was to be a top tier luxury car, competing with the BMW 7-series and MB S-class. It's rumored that when Piech introduced his design requirements, that half of the engineering team walked out, stating it couldn't be done. All of his demands were eventually met, and the Phaeton was released. But, it never sold in huge numbers, especially in the States. As it was only available here from 2004-2006, around 2200 units total were delivered. My opinion, and that of many others, is that the majority of people who can afford an $80,000+ luxury car would rather have the status symbol on the grille to go along with it. So people bought lesser equipped Audi, BMW, and Mercedes models, usually for slightly more. And while the VW had better reception in Europe and is still being sold today in virtually the exact same trim, it still wasn't a huge success. I'm glad it did so poorly in the states. That caused it to depreciate almost 70% in just eight years, which made it a steal to me.<br />
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It's been just about a year since I purchased my Phaeton after losing the BMW to a football sized rock in the middle of WA Route 203. Just weeks before that I was contemplating going after a W8 Passat. After researching a bit, I got the VW bug and decided my next car would definitely be from the VW/Audi Group. Coincidentally, a few day's later my car was totaled and the search began. I started off looking at a couple A6's and Passats. I even considered test driving an RS6, but my better sense told me not to. What trouble that would get me in to. I found a 2.0T Passat wagon that I was interested in at the local VW dealer, Pignataros. I decided to browse the rest of their inventory on-line before making the trip, and that's when I saw it. A 2004 VW Phaeton V8. I hadn't even realized that these were sold in the states. Well I'd have to check this out now, wouldn't I.<br />
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A quick phone call and trip to the dealer, and I was standing in awe of the magnificence of this car. It was very seductive. The test drive revealed many surprises in the cabin. The performance shocked me for a car of it's stature. I loved it. Somehow though, I managed to walk off the lot and continue my search, just to make sure that out of all the cars out there in my price range, that this was the one. Nothing else compared. I went back, and made the deal. This was easily the most exciting car purchase that I've ever made. And I'm happy to say that I've been enjoying every moment with this car since.<br />
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The Phaeton is timelessly beautiful. I've never had so many people compliment a car, and most don't even know what it is. That, I think, is part of the allure. It's a very subtle and mysterious beauty, that draws you in, but you're not exactly sure why. There's no one thing that really stands out, aside from maybe the giant VW emblem on the grille, which actually makes it that much more understated. It's just so well balanced. There's a sense of proper charm, and zero vulgarity.<br />
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This car does have a very large body, but it never seems like it's accidentally going to put half of it's rear end in to your seat, or lane depending on the context. You know it's there, but not in an intrusive way. It definitely carries a certain presence on the road. I'd imagine that seeing a Phaeton close in on you from the rear view mirror could be very intimidating if you were driving 5mph under the speed limit in the far left hand lane of the freeway. Since I'm on the topic of the front end, I'll start there.<br />
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It's a relatively simple design, but it pulls it off fantastically. Very calm and subdued, but there's also this subtle aggressiveness. Every piece is very well proportioned and flows well together. The Phaeton has a nice face. Though my favorite detail up front is the hood lines. I love the way they continue on from the grille upwards to the inside of the A-pillar, it makes the separation of hood and fender almost unnoticeable. It also makes the fenders have this smooth shape that rolls up above the wheel arches. It's a beautiful design.<br />
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The one area of the body that I could see some room for styling improvement would be the rear. It just seems a bit soft to me, or maybe even a little unfinished. I kind of imagine the design group starting up front and spending a lot of time perfecting every line and every transition. And then they move those curves down the side creating this long and sleek shape that's made to slip through the dead air that resides above the pavement. Then everyone of those beautiful lines come to their end, and the designers just couldn't figure out what to do with them. I actually think they did an okay job, but it reminds me a lot of my fourth gen Nissan Maxima. Something could have been done to make it just a little more exciting. Just a pinch.<span style="color: red;"> </span>Maybe a very subtle lip spoiler on the trunk lid would be all it really takes to give the rear a little more definition. I'm not sure, but either way, it's still a nice thing to look at.<br />
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I found mine in Luna Blue, and don't think I would have wanted this car in any other color. It's a very deep and dark blue. A lot of people have actually mistaken it for being black due to it being so dark. But once the light hits it, oh baby, you see that magnificent blue with a slight purplish undertone, and just enough metallic flake to make it glimmer in the sun. The only unfortunate thing about dark paint is that it shows dirt very easily. But, once it's washed and waxed, I just can't imagine too many other colors looking better. I appreciate that because it makes giving the Phaeton a hand wash job that much more satisfying.<br />
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This is where the Phaeton has the most 'wow' factor. I think the first thing most people notice when they enter is just how much room there is. Especially for the rear passengers, it's incredible. I doubt anyone's every going to ask someone sitting in front of them to move their seat forward in one of these. Downside to this, it's difficult to reach your two-year old who's sitting in the back. Upside to this, it's difficult for your two-year old who's sitting in the back to reach the front seat with his feet. Aside from the leg room, there's also ample head room, even with the sunroof taking up a couple inches on it's own.<br />
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The seats are like that favorite comfy living room chair, when it was new and still supported you. They're not very bolstery, but then this isn't meant to be a sports car. It's made to make your journey as comfortable as possible. You know how it does that? Eighteen-way adjustability including lumbar support, heated and cooled lower section, and massaging lower back function. Yes, these seats will give you a slow sensual rub down while you cruise along the highway at undisclosed speeds. And the rear passengers aren't left out. They have their own controls for lumbar adjustment, heating and cooling, as well as the same massage function. There's also a four-seater option that has a center console between the rear seats which gives them even more adjustability. My only complaint about all of this is that the massage feature could be better if it actually worked the upper back as well, but the fact that it does it at all is more than enough to make me happy.<br />
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The dash has a simple and smooth shape to it. About halfway down the interior is a line of beautiful real wood trim that accents the dash and door panels. In the middle of the dash this wood trim surrounds an analog clock in a chrome accent ring. The center console houses a seven inch color information display that includes the navigation system, audio, climate control, as well as various other vehicle settings. Around the screen is an assortment of buttons and knobs to fiddle with. With all of this, it's not really confusing to use. Everything is very straight forward. I spent the first three weeks of ownership without an owners manual and managed to figure out just about everything in a few days. However, there were some buttons that only revealed themselves weeks later. One was a button next to the front map light that had a picture of a car with the door wide open. Ejector seat? I wasn't going to touch it until I knew for sure. Turns out it was the button to toggle the dome lights on/off when a door is opened. Not quite as useful, but good to know. I also found two tiny round buttons on the back side of the steering wheel, way out of sight. Feeling a little more daring I gave one a press. Oh, dims the lit buttons on the steering wheel. Well that's not so bad, what about this other one? Heated steering wheel?! Awesome!<br />
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Let's get back to the dash. Remember that wood trim? Well it does a neat little trick of it's own. Whenever the climate control is switched to the dash vents.....wait, where are the dash vents? This is where it gets good. They're hidden behind the wood trim. The trim pieces are motorized and slip up into the dash to expose the vents. Incredible. I can only think of two reasons why they would have designed this. One, so that dust doesn't accumulate in the vents when they're not in use. Two, and more likely, just because it makes you go "whoooah" and nothing more. Speaking of climate control, this is the only car I've ever been in that can actually do a decent job in the full auto mode. Since the second week of ownership, I've had it set on auto and 69 degrees, and haven't had to touch it once. If a passenger is uncomfortable, they can adjust their own temp and vents to their liking, and mine stays put. This applies to all passengers by the way, because it has four climate zones, and that's more than my house. Once everyone gets out and I decide to equalize the cabin temps, with the push of one button it sets all zones to the drivers zone preference. It's like having an awesome, tiny little butler that lives in the dash, and constantly runs around making sure your comfortable.<br />
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The ceiling has a few little tricks of it's own. Between the sun visors sits a mini-control area. Included are the typical map and dome light controls, and sunroof dial. The dial lets you choose how far open, either retracted or popped up, you want the panel to be. But let's say you want the glass closed and just the shade opened up. In the typical car you just slide it back, right? No such luck here. That would involve you having to work. Remember that tiny little butler? Well just push the button and he runs up there and retracts it for you. Now that's all a bit unnecessary, but still kind of cool. The other neat thing up top, and the thing that made my wife approve of the car, is that the vanity mirrors in the sun visors actually have two sets of mirrors. Slide the first one open, and you get your standard mirror. Slide that one over and you get a magnified mirror, for those times that you really need to get in there to eradicate that black pepper you have stuck in your teeth. Appearances must be kept.<br />
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The audio system in this car is absolutely incredible. Standard equipment was a ten speaker setup. Throw a little more cash down and you get the full blown 270 watt, twelve speaker system with Digital Signal Processing. The sound quality is just fantastic. It is honestly the best factory audio system I have ever heard. Everything is so full and sounds exceptionally clear. It hit's every note and tone with perfection. From highs to lows, it's all there. And then there's the DSP menu which gives you all kinds of other sound options. I personally like the Studio setting for most of the music I listen too. This gives slightly richer lows and crisper highs. The Driver Optimized setting is pretty neat as well. It tunes and times every speaker to be just right for the driver seat, and never mind what it sounds like to everyone else. The most impressive however, is the Surround setting. It actually makes it sound like a home surround sound theater setup. It's nuts. If only it had a built in Blu-ray player. With the sound, and the comfort of the seats, I'd never watch another movie from my couch in the living room again.<br />
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The downfall of the interior has got to be the cargo space. I mean, this thing's huge, but there's not a lot of room to haul large items. The trunk seems like it would be massively deep from the outside, but because the rear seats are shoved so far back to give you all that leg room, it's actually not that deep. And it's not that wide either, thanks to a full size battery on each side. Sure this helps with the balance of the car, but I still have to turn my golf clubs diagonally. And forget about packing a snowboard up. The rear seats do not lay down at all. There's a ski pass, but its just big enough for skis. So why not just get a roof rack you say? Well, the long wheel-base version, the only version available in North America, doesn't have any attach points. I still can't make sense of that. I know these are very petty complaints.<br />
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The original owner of my car chose the Kristall Grey Sensitive leather with Eucalyptus wood trim. Normally, I hate grey leather. I always find it very dull and lifeless. But this one has grown on me as I've found that it still has it's own personality. It's not that of a warm, comfy and nurturing beige that will make you feel all fuzzy inside when you're having a bad day. Nor a sexy seductive black that touches you in an exciting way and gives you that tingly sensation. Grey is more of a serious and confident tone. It won't give you false ideals of a world filled with rainbows and gummy drops. It's real and neutral in every sense. It may not be the most exciting color in the world, but it's reliable. I appreciate that.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Two options were available to the North American Region. The top tier engine pick is the 6.0 liter W12 that produces 414 bhp and 406 lbf-ft. The W12 will whisk the heavy Phaeton from 0-62 mph in a claimed 6.1 seconds. Step down from there to what I bought, and you get a 4.2 liter V8 producing 330 bhp and 317 lbf-ft. That's significantly less power, but it still manages to pull the two and a half ton cruiser to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds. Now that's pretty impressive. Truly, it's not the fastest car I've owned, or not even the second fastest car. But for it's size, it does a stand up job.<br />
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Most people that know me are probably wondering why I didn't go for the W12. As anyone will tell you, my motto has always been to go for the top of the line in whatever car I buy. Well, there's three good reasons. One, the V8 seems to be a bit more......reliable. It has it's issues, sure, but not to the scale of some of the things I've read about pertaining to the W12. Especially when you start looking at the transmission. I had the exact same five speed ZF 5HP24 trans in my old 540i, and I hated it. It was plagued with problems and I didn't want any part of that. Second, I don't have the need for that small extra bit of speed. I'm not racing from light to light or flooring it every chance I get, that's just not my driving style anymore. The V8 honestly has all the speed I need right now. Third, there were no W12's for sale in my general area at the time. So it was an easy choice. Additional options available to the rest of the world are a 3.0 liter V6 TDI, 3.2 liter VR6, and 5.0 liter V10 TDI.<br />
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I'm very happy with this engine. It produces a great tone, especially when you lay in to the pedal a bit. It also has a vacuum actuated dual stage intake manifold. What this does is open up shorter intake runners at about 4,000rpm to optimize the flow for more power in that higher range. It's a beautifully simple design, and you really feel it when it kicks in. Aside from that the V8 is very smooth all the way through the power band. It's a very pleasant engine.<br />
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Mated to it is a six speed ZF transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive system. Although I'm not a big fan of ZF transmissions from a maintenance and longevity standpoint, it is a very smooth shifting gearbox. This one does an excellent job picking the right gears, and in regular Drive mode it keeps you in the highest gear possible when cruising to keep the revs down in an effort to maximize mpg's (chuckle). In Sport mode it will hold the revs a lot longer to keep more of that power on tap, and it will downshift a lot earlier on deceleration. There's also a manual shift mode which does seem a little out of place in such a luxo-cruiser, but it's nice to know it's an option in case you want to see what two and a half tons feels like around a few tight switchbacks.<br />
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The Quattro AWD system borrowed from Audi works magnificently. No matter what road conditions your facing, this thing will hook up and go. I was in six inches of fresh snow on summer tires and had zero problems getting out of the parking lot. I've never felt more confident on winter roads. This car does not let down.<br />
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The suspension and ride characteristics of this car are like a dream. A large part of that is probably because it’s riding on air at all four corners. With this setup, you can actually choose your ride comfort level with the push of a button and turn of a knob. From the standard setting, which I find perfect for everyday driving, you can choose to go one click to the left for a softer setting that makes those old highways feel like clouds. Too the right, you get two levels of stiffer ride setting. Click it all the way to the right, and you definitely notice a difference. All of a sudden you feel everything in the road. It can be quite jarring at times, but then you take it around a bend, and man does it hold on. This car does a great job managing its body roll as it is, but in the stiffest setting, it’s like riding on rails.<br />
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The other thing that the air suspension can do is manage the cars ride height. Load up the back with a bunch of…..cargo, and it automatically loads more air into the rear system to raise the back end. And just like the comfort levels, a touch of another button allows you to raise the car 25mm for a smidge of extra clearance. This can actually come in handy in the right situation. The last upside to this setup, is that with the right tools and software, you can actually lower or raise the cars normal running height to just about any level you want without changing a single part. This is good. For the North American Region, the Phaeton came 10mm higher than the rest of the world. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but it makes a huge difference aesthetically when you look at the fender gap. I actually have mine lowered 20mm in the front and 15mm in the rear, compared to the European height. I found that’s about as low as I can or would want to go without sacrificing some drive-ability, or park-ability maybe.<br />
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So all this power and weight, and a suspension setup to make the best of it. But what about stopping power? Well it's there, for sure. The V8 comes with beefy 360mm brake discs with two-piston calipers up front, and a 310mm package in back. That's what it takes to get this massive cruiser to zero safely. Though it doesn't slow down quite as quickly as most sports cars, it's no freight train either.<br />
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The only shortcoming I've found in the handling, is that being a heavy AWD beast of a car, it does tend to plow the corners if you go in a little hot. The stiffest suspension setting and good tires help a little, but it’s just not enough to overcome the force of two and a half tons. However, on the long sweeping turns, as long as you’re not heavy on the accelerator it handles itself beautifully. Not as nimble as my old bimmer, but still very impressive.
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<b>The Pill to Swallow</b><br />
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As with just about any European car on North American roads, maintenance can be expensive. This is especially true when it comes to flagship models. Going in, I knew of potential transmission problems, and that the car has as many controllers as a NASA rover, so I did the thing I never do and opted for an extended warranty. Usually I just fix everything myself, because it's often the labor that costs the most. Transmissions and controllers are not cheap however. In a year of ownership I've recouped the warranty cost twice. That may lead you to believe that this car's had a lot of problems already. Well, yes and no. I've had it in for repair three times. However, a majority of that has been for things that most people wouldn't even notice. Things that don't affect the drive-ability of the car at all, so it's yet to leave me stranded anywhere. The Phaeton has a lot of systems, so the things that could go are wrong are easily three or four times that of a typical car. These are things you have to understand and be prepared for when choosing a vehicle of this sort. <br />
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I love this car. And it's not because I own it. I just love the car for what it is. With every other car I've owned, there was always that thought of 'what will be my next car?' Not with this. If anything, I might want to upgrade to the next generation once that comes out. Even then, ideal conditions would allow me to keep my '04. I really do not want to part ways with this one.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-78318924452617371842013-07-05T19:10:00.000-07:002013-07-05T19:10:55.114-07:002013 Fourth of JulyThe celebration of our independence. What better way to spend it than cooking in the outdoors and watching explosions in the sky with family and friends. After meeting up at Howarth Park in Everett with the rest of our Texas folk for burg's and dogs, along with plenty of other good eats, we planned on watching the fireworks show happening in North Everett. Plan A was to catch the show from Langus Riverfront Park on Smith Island. If that was filled up, plan B was the marina and boat launch near Port Gardner. Plan C was braving the crowds at Legion Memorial. I for one, did not want plan C. This was all based on the fact that the fireworks would be coming from Legion. Of course, this fact was not factual, and as it turns out they would be ignited from Port Gardner. Plan B it was. It couldn't have turned out any better. We were front row and only about two-hundred yards from the barge that had the massive amounts of pyrotechnics on board. Amazing view.<br />
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Now, this is my first time shooting any kind of fireworks, so it was mostly experimental. The longer exposures, 8-20 secs, seemed to work best. I adjusted aperture to the shutter speed accordingly. I think I came out with some pretty good shots. Definitely room for improvement and technique, but not bad for a newbie. The truly amazing thing though, is that most of these shots are relatively un-processed. There are a couple that I had to underexpose and reel in the highlights on, but for the most part, I couldn't do much to improve on the beauty that was already there.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-76615901019087307412013-06-15T19:49:00.000-07:002013-06-17T09:58:06.500-07:002013 Leavenworth Drive for Children's HospitalI've been looking forward to this drive since I got the Phaeton last summer. As far as I know, it's just about the biggest yearly German car gathering and drive in the state of Washington. This year the spotlight charity was Children's Hospital in Seattle. It all starts at Bellevue Community College and ends in the perfect location. Leavenworth, a little Bavarian town nestled deep in the Cascade Mountain Range. All of the architecture is done in traditional German styling, and many of the local people and foods follow suite. It's a little over two hours away from Seattle, yet it feels like the other side of the world.<br />
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We got to BCC a little late and only had about twenty minutes to walk around before it was time to saddle up and ride out. My guess would be that there were in excess of three hundred cars this year, so the ride out there was pretty slow until we got through Sultan. I decided not to make my lovely wife hang out the window with the camera on the way there to snap rolling pics, but maybe next year. I did manage to get quite a few strolling through the town after we arrived. Thanks to Leavenworth for having us. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0Leavenworth, WA 98826, USA47.5962326 -120.6614764999999947.5533961 -120.74215749999999 47.6390691 -120.5807955tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-75954820692107557812013-05-27T21:08:00.001-07:002013-06-16T18:57:56.375-07:002013 Memorial Day Cruise to Colby Classic Car Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First off, a big Thank You to all the men and women who have served, along with all of those that we've lost, fighting for our freedoms. Our lives wouldn't be the same without all of the sacrifices made by our armed forces. We applaud you today, and every day.<br />
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Each year on Memorial Day, the downtown area of Everett hosts an amazing gathering of classic and just all around awesome cars. They close off about eight blocks in the city center for the event, with live music and plenty of food. Every street is lined with beautiful examples of classic automobile. The vast majority of the showing is American muscle, with a few imports making their way in as well. It's hard not to be in admiration of the hard work that must have gone into all of these extraordinary time machines of the eras past.<br />
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It turned out to be a gray sky day this year, with some scattered showers here and there. Nonetheless, the event went on. Something you learn in the PNW, if you plan an outdoors event, you better be prepared to deal with adverse weather. If these lot weren't afraid to bring their labors of love out in the rain, we wouldn't let it stop us either. So we went out and had a good time and made our passes. The most difficult thing was watching Jack get so excited about the cars and then trying to keep him from touching all of them. But he made a couple new friends while we were there and behaved himself pretty well. This kid's on his way to being a top-notch gear head!<br />
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On to the pics. Since there's no way I'd be able to note the details of every car we saw, I'll just roll them on out, and say no more.<br />
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Looking forward to next year!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0Everett, WA 98201, USA47.9990269 -122.1914014000000247.828996399999994 -122.51412490000001 48.1690574 -121.86867790000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-37599858189693199572013-05-12T21:01:00.001-07:002013-06-16T18:58:54.663-07:00Phaeton Photo Shoot - Weyerhauser Bridge at NightThis is a spot I've had my eye on for a while now. It's a two-lane bridge over rail road tracks that leads down to a train yard, and that's about it. It's lightly lit with street lamps along one side, and is always pretty lonely. I started looking for these types of photo locations soon after I got my camera, since one of my main interest is automotive photography. I've got a couple other spots lined up, but this one just really stuck with me. I thought being able to park on the roadway under one of the street lamps would make for an awesome shot.<br />
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So a couple days after my summer-readiness polish and wax job on the Phaeton, after everyone was asleep, I grabbed my camera gear and headed out. I spent about an hour on that bridge, only having two trucks cruise by, neither one giving me any trouble. For me, this is like my first real photo shoot, so I wasn't really sure what I was doing when I got there. Luckily, it didn't take long before I was in the groove of things. I was able to move the car a couple times, and get multiple shots from all angles with varying settings, and finally utilize my tripod.<br />
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Once I had a few dozen shots I decided to head in. At home, I loaded the images in to Lightroom for a quick review. What I found is that this bridge had much more to offer up than I originally realized. There was so much depth, and details that I hadn't even noticed when I was there. The skies were amazing, with a couple shooting stars even gracing my shots.<br />
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Even though it was late and I had to work the next day, I couldn't help but do some quick post-processing on at least one shot before heading off to bed. It was so easy to bring out all the beauty that was there with me. I was amazed. Over the next couple days I took some time each night to process more of the photos and learn some more tricks in light room. I was able to try out different settings and values for varying styles. One or two are probably a bit over-processed for some, but I'm very pleased with my results.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0Delta, Everett, WA 98201, USA48.011601904407094 -122.1879029273986848.010273904407093 -122.19042442739868 48.012929904407095 -122.18538142739868tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-20156706911910162032013-04-30T11:51:00.001-07:002013-05-29T11:57:27.607-07:00'71 Nissan Fairlady ZG (240ZG) Model<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nissan Z cars, they've always held a special place in the automotive chamber of
my heart.</span> After high school I purchased a 1976 280Z. It was five
different colors and cheap. It gave me its fair share of troubles, and even
left me stranded a couple times. But, it was probably the most fun and
memorable car I’ve ever owned. It had character, and an eagerness to go fast. I
loved that car. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford to give it the love it needed,
and I ended up selling it to someone who could. I still have dreams of buying
another one and restoring it with a G-nose conversion and LZ14 engine swap (big
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">For
now though, a scale model will have to do. Unfortunately, a decent amount of
Japanese model kits do not come with engine detail. The best I could do was the
Fujimi Fairlady 240ZG kit. This one came with an engine, but as I found out
when I received it, the hood does not open. Hacking the hood open would have
been an option, except that there were no other engine bay details, and I wasn’t
about to fab all of that. So I decided to build this one as the kit called it. <o:p></o:p></span>
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started off by doing my research, getting the correct colors for everything.
For the exterior I decided to go with the Grand Prix Maroon, but had to settle
on Merlot Red out of the current Nissan catalog for the closest match available.
I used automotive paint from the parts store, as I find it gives a smoother finish
and acts well with the gloss clear coat. I found a new-to-me method for spray
painting models on the internet that I wanted to try out. After sanding and
priming, I applied two thin coats of paint, within about three minutes of each
other. Then I laid down two heavier coats with five minutes in between. I let
that sit for another five minutes and applied the clear coat in two
medium-heavy coats with only about three minutes in between. I put the car in a
warm, secluded spot and let it dry for two days. The results were far better
than anything I’d ever achieved before.<span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that I got my perfect finish, it was time to get my grimey hands all over it
and paint the window trim. My original idea was to use Bare Metal Foil to give
it that chrome look, but it was way too bright compared to the real car, so I
decided to mask and paint instead. Once I was mostly satisfied with that, I
went on to paint the fender flares, front valance, rear spoiler, and tail bezel
in a gunmetal finish. Then, two more coats of clear to seal it all in.<span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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with that, I moved on to paint and build the engine. I used pictures from the
internet to make the right color selections. I’m always temped to go further on
these engines and build custom headers and intake horns, but it would be a
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that done I started on the interior. Fairly standard, all black with some
chrome accents. I used acrylic floor polish (Future) over a flat black to get a
semi-gloss leathery look. Makes me wish I would have spent more time getting
rid of the mold lines on the seats. <span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the chassis all built up, I went through the tedious task of gluing the side
mirrors and spoiler on. Usually, I end up dabbing glue and trying my best to
hold these little mirrors in place while they dry. This time I had a brilliant
idea. I used a pin vise to drill out tiny holes in both
mating parts, and then used very thin wire as a pin to hold them in place. It worked
great! No gluey mess from a shaky hand, no parts falling off when I thought
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She had an idea to do tiles around the perimeter of the mirror to make it more defined and exciting. We used some glass tiles made for back-splashes. Based on those colors and a general idea of what she wanted, we picked out a color sample. I decided I'd come back and get the paint later after figuring out how much we would need, which was a huge mistake because I ended up getting the wrong color. But it was one top three picks, so it worked out okay. After checking out multiple stores we finally found light globes and shelves that we liked. We had everything we needed to get it going.<br />
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The prep work is always the worst. Since our trim and baseboards are all stained medium brown wood, they had to be sanded before I could paint them white. Then came taping everything off and removing the faucets that were to be painted. With all that done I started painting the walls a color called Golden Wheat. Two coats later we were satisfied. I decided then it was best to start on the tile around the mirror. We basically had to cut every individual tile off of the mesh pattern, and used liquid nail to adhere them to the mirror. This took at least four nights just because I had to use tape to hold everything in place while it dried. It came out looking pretty nice though, and hopefully they stay put.<br />
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In between the tile work I was able to sand the chrome faucet and prime and paint it with a dark brown metallic paint to give it that more rustic feel. Once that was taken care of, it was time to tackle the trim and baseboards. After some trial and error with different brushes and techniques, Michelle came through and let her painting abilities shine! She showed me what I was doing wrong and how it had to be done. We put a few coats of paint down and then I just had to caulk the seams. The last piece, aside from cleanup, was to re-install all the hardware and put up the shelves. Aside from the cheap wall anchors that always come with these things, it was a breeze.<br />
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Well, the Phaeton’s at the dealer having warranty work
carried out, which means it’s loaner time! The last two times I had to leave my
precious P at the dealer I ended up with a Passat. And while I like the Passat,
it left me yearning to be back in my car the minute I stepped into it. For the
top of the range car in Volkswagens line up, it just can’t hold a light up to
the luxury that I’ve grown accustomed to in the Phaeton. Granted, the loaners
are pretty much the base model Passats, and I know that once they’re optioned
out they are quite nice. But they still just don’t have that special ‘thing’. So
I wanted something different this time. When I scheduled my service with the
dealer and requested the newest Beetle as a loaner, my service guy looked
puzzled and said “Are you sure?” Oh I was sure. And I can say that I am not
regretting that. This is such a fun little car. </div>
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I end up with a 2012 Platinum Grey Metallic base model. There’s
an initial struggle transitioning into it at the dealer. Turns out a full set
of golf clubs will not fit in the trunk, but thank you 50/50 folding rear
seats. The car seat fits just fine in the remaining rear seat. Stepping into
the car I’m actually very surprised at just how roomy it feels. I thought I
would look like a circus clown driving around in this thing, but no. The
revised roof line has done wonders for head space in the rear and the overall
openness of the interior. Everything seems very well put together, with a good
choice of materials. I love the retro look of the dash. I just feel like I’m
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My first on road experience was just a short jaunt back to
work. At the first light, of course I have to give it the beans and see what
the little N/A 2.5L 5-cylinder can do, which surprises me actually. With only
170hp it’s pretty impressive how quickly it scoots away from a stop. At the
rest of the lights up to the freeway entrance I have time to explore a little.
Since this is a base model, of course there’s not a whole lot. Pretty basic
radio function, manual climate control, standard headlight switch. What’s this
scroll knob next to the interior dimmer that’s intriguing me? Four options, R –
W – B – 0. Hmmm, doesn’t seem to do anything noticeable. Maybe it’s color
choices for the dials. Guess I’ll find out tomorrow morning when I head for
work in the wee hours. Now why’s my butt getting so hot? What the…heated seat’s
on full blast!!! Turn that off right away. Next light I decide to put the
loaner papers away in the glove box, of which there are two compartments to
chose from. Bottom one is the standard glove compartment that drops slightly
down with ample space for the typical junk that one keeps in their car. The second
one is in the beautifully exterior paint matched fascia of the dash. It has an
oblong shaped silver button which you push in to expose the latch, which you
pull out to pop the door open. I love that! It just feels so retro and
mechanical. Not much room in there. Maybe enough for a pair of aviators and a
couple of Taco Bell hot sauce packets. But you always need those. The hot sauce
packets I mean, not the sunglasses. It’s rarely sunny enough here. Let me open
it up again. *Big grin* Alright, enough fooling around. </div>
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Finally the free way entrance, let’s open her up a bit. Again,
I’m really surprised just how well this little 5 cylinder pulls without feeling
like it’s being taxed by the duty. It just makes a little noise and does its
job. It’s like a Terrier, who’s bigger than he looks and happy enough to show
you why. At highway speed it settles down into sixth gear and just cruises
along. The suspension does a decent job soaking up all the small imperfections
in the road. I usually find that smaller cars don’t do as well as the bigger
euro-cruisers at this, but I think the Beetle does nicely. After a short
freeway trip I’m almost back at work. The road entering the parking area has a
great sweeping left hander. Time to see what the suspension’s really about. Shifting
the transmission in to sport mode, the car automatically downshifts to hold
higher revs, allowing me to build steady speed through the corner. Firm and
planted, the tires hold the road through the turn with ease. No body roll
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Finally back at work, it’s time to scour through the parking
lot in search of an empty spot. I go ahead and leave it in sport mode just
because I love the way it holds in first gear as I’m cruising through the
lanes. I’ve been out of a manual trans for too long now. Finding nothing in the
back lot I head to another. Let me open that glove box hatch again at the light….oooohhh
yeah, that’s so nice. Next lot. This steering wheel is excellent. It’s small and
very solid. I love how grippy it is in my hands, and that flat section at the
bottom. Turning this thing in and out of lanes in search of a spot is somehow
enjoyable because of this wheel. I don’t understand it, but it just makes me
happy. Alright, twenty minutes now, time to park illegal. This thing’s so small
no one will even notice it double parked. Squeeze in there baby. </div>
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As I turn the car off I hear a noise from the door window,
almost like when you bump the button to roll it down. After I get out and lock
the car I hear it again. I think about the window for a minute and then realize
what’s happening. Since it has frameless doors, it actually rolls the window
down out of the groove in the weather stripping upon exiting, and rolls it back
into it when the door is shut. That takes care of my main annoyance with
frameless doors, the wind noise. Clever design VW. Very clever indeed. Good
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The next morning I get to find out about that scroll switch.
My first assumption was incorrect, it doesn’t control the dial lighting.
Scrolling the wheel I spot a color change out of the corner of my eye.
Illuminated speaker rings. Oh, and shadow light out of the underside of the
upper door trim. The 16 year old boy in me likes this. He likes it a lot. It is
cool. Hmmmm, I’ll set it to red to match the rest of the lighting. Yes, this is
super cool. Sport mode! Brrrrrrrrm, brrmmmrmmrrmrrrrrrm, eeeerrrrrrrrrkk.
(those are my car noises). Five minutes on the highway I realize I actually
don’t like the illuminated speaker rings. They’re too bright, and a distraction
in my peripheral view. These are not practical to drive with, off they go. The
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Luckily, the Phaeton will be with the dealer for at least a
week, so I get plenty of time with the Beetle. I get to actually live with it
in various day-to-day situations. The long term will always reveal the
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Not everyone will agree with me, but I love the body styling
on this one. The last generation, the ‘New’ Beetle, didn’t really do it for me.
For one, I couldn’t tell if it was coming or going. It just looked like an
unwanted benign tumor on the road. It didn’t do the original beetle justice.
This model however, gets it right. From every angle, there are lines
reminiscent of the original. The roof line is spot on. The shape of the hood
and rear hatch, the fender flares, the more upright windshield, it’s just
right. A true ode to the classic with a modern touch. The 50's style wheels are
a nice way to keep that retro look, but I think if it were me I’d try to score
a set of 70's style wheels. A part of me would like to see a little more chrome
worked into the body lines to represent the window trim and bumpers of the old
days. Or maybe have a ‘Classic Package’ that includes this. But overall, great
looking car.</div>
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The driver seat of the Beetle is just a nice place to be.
It’s simple and functional and has nice retro flair. I think the upper door
panel trim and dash fascia being exterior color matched is the perfect way to
transport you back a few decades, and it integrates well in to the rest of the
interior. The material choices seem like good ones. I always look at the
a-pillars when I judge a car’s interior. Typically cheaper made cars will have
plastic trims, which at some point will produce rattles as they age. I’m not
sure exactly what the Beetle’s pieces are made from, but they feel sturdier
than what I’d expect. The dual glove compartments are nice. The upper one isn’t
very useful, but opening it is lots of fun. There’s also a hidden compartment
on the lower dash surface by the drivers left knee. It was three days before I
spotted it, and was pretty excited upon the discovery. For my loaner with black
interior, the matching black headliner made it feel very sporty inside. There’s
gobs of head room for such a small car. Front leg room is also good, though in
the rear my two year old feels just slightly cramped in his car seat. I’ll be
returning the car to the dealer with toddler sized shoe prints on the back of
the driver’s seat. But getting him in and out is fairly easy due to the front
seats folding up and sliding forward far out of the way. The front seats are comfortable
and pretty easy to adjust. They have nice side bolsters for those times that
you want to test the nimbleness of the car. More lumbar adjustments would be a
nice addition, and might be an option on higher end models.</div>
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The systems are all pretty easy to use. The base model has a
very basic stereo head unit. But, I’ve had experience with the navigation unit
that comes optional, and it’s pretty user-friendly as well. It is a little high
up on the dash, so seeking through the radio stations wares on your
out-stretched arm a bit. The optional steering wheel controls would eliminate
that. All of the other controls are very obvious and make sense. Everything’s
within reach and clearly marked. The instruments are well lit with a white
backlight and red needles. The speedo is centered and slightly larger than the
others, and I would prefer the tach be there. I don’t see a temp gauge, but I
assume an idiot lamp goes off if you exceed the threshold. Then there’s the
accent lighting on the door and around the front speakers which can be color
selected between red, blue, and white. These might be a bit adolescent for me,
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From behind the wheel, you can tell that the Beetle is
always eager to go. In first gear the lower half of the rev band is pretty
sluggish, but once you hit about 2800rpm, there’s this incredible surge of
power that seems to come from out of nowhere. Acceleration from second gear on
is steady enough, but not nearly as exciting as first gear. Driving around with
it in sport mode is more invigorating though, just because it holds the revs so
much longer. At the same time, it’s a bit of a jerky ride as you get on and off
the throttle in gentle cruising. As well as this engine does its job, I’d still
find myself opting for the turbo model with a 6 speed manual for more fun. Stopping
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The handling is one of most impressive things about this
car. There’s one turn in particular that I always use to test a car’s cornering
ability. It’s a sweeping right hander with a normal driving turn speed of about
20mph. I easily took this turn at 55mph, no tire squeal whatsoever. And
throughout, the Beetle was always in control. The car wasn’t at its limit at
this speed, but I was. I’ve never had another car take that turn with such
ease. Part of that might be because all of my other cars have been 2 ton euro
cruisers, but still, respect where it’s due. I’d like to see if I can take it
any faster, but I think I’d fall out of the car at a higher speed. Maybe if I
keep the window rolled up.</div>
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The Beetle is not the most comfortable place to be. I mean,
it’s comfortable enough, but I wouldn’t drive across the country in it. The
seats are more on the sporty side. The heated seat function works quickly on
those frosty mornings. This base model did not have a center arm rest, which
isn’t too bad since I’m not a one handed gangsta rida, but more of a 10 and 2
kind of guy. My main passenger has complained about no place to put her elbow
though. It would be nice to have the additional storage that a center console
offers as well. The suspension is nice and firm, which is good for tossing it
around turns, but not good for making an incredibly smooth ride. That being
said, for this particular car, I’d rather have the sportier suspension and be
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I am a bit disappointed in the audio system. There might be
a better system available when you step up the trim line, but for the base
model, it’s just lacking a lot. There is an aux-in plug and Bluetooth
connectivity, which I guess is nice. Newfangled tech like that scares me, so I
didn’t attempt to use any of it. Everything else is easy to use and doesn’t
distract from the task at hand. One maybe minor annoyance was that I had to use
a little more effort than I’d expect to close the rear hatch. If I didn’t force
it down, it would only partially lock, and the interior trunk light would stay
illuminated. The only other way to know it’s still partially open is that when
you lock the car you get the signature VW sick goose horn honk. Anyone that’s
ever owned a Golf or Jetta should know what I’m talking about here. If it
doesn’t honk, it’s not shut right.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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At the end of the day, I really love this car.
Driving it is just a happy place to be. I don’t know that I would ever call
this car exciting, or sexy, or exotic. But that’s okay I think. I mean, if every one
of your friends were exciting and sexy and turned you on, you’d probably have
pretty big problems. You need a fun friend. Someone that’s just good to be
with. And that’s the Beetle. It’s just fun. It makes whatever it is that you’re
doing feel like a good time. And I really appreciate that.</div>
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Even at two years old, Jack is crazy about cars. Favorite toys: cars. Favorite movie: Cars. When he was a baby he could just sit there and watch me play Gran Turismo. When he was one he would watch Top Gear with me. When I wash the car he wants to help. I could not be happier that we get to share this passion as he's growing up. So we finally got the idea to take him to an auto show. Unfortunately, the one in Seattle is not until November, and we had just missed the Tacoma show. The next up within driving range was Vancouver, Canada at the end of March. That would be the one.<br />
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It was about a two and half hour drive up, according to Google maps. We took the Chuckanut Drive, a bit of a detour, but a really nice driving road. There were some awesome view points that I'll have to go back for someday. This was our first trip to Canada, so we weren't really sure what to expect. But, everything went smooth, and after about three hours in the Volvo, we were at the Vancouver Convention Center.<br />
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We started at the exotics corner were we spotted this beauty, the McLaren MP4-12C. They were roped off so we couldn't get close, which is understandable. It really is a great looking car. Close to these were also a Bentley Flying Spur and Lamborghini Reventon. Unfortunately, the Bentley pic came out blurry and the Lambo was over crowded. So off to Kia.<br />
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The only thing to really stand out here was the Kia Optima Hybrid decorated in this vinyl pattern. The rest of the cars were the basic Kia's you see everywhere. But behind their section was Mercedes Benz. Of course there were flocks of people around the C and E Classes, but I knew what I was looking for, and eventually found it.<br />
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The MB SLS AMG Convertible. This one had a matte finish and black wheels. Very military. This as well was on a roped off platform. But it was good enough just to be able to stand there and get a good look at it.<br />
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Say CHEEEEESSE. Enough gawking, let's move on to Audi. On display were an A4, A6, and A8L in white. No S line models to be found. No R8's either.<br />
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They did have the TT-RS present in Mesano Red Pearl which definitely stood out among the others. It was a very aggressive car. Teenage boys were all over this thing, and it was then that Michelle decided that the TT was not actually the car for her.<br />
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It seemed Jack was looking for the S models as well. Most of the cars were full of people, some with lines to take a seat behind the wheel. We were finally able to get a seat inside the A4. The materials used made this a really good place to be.<br />
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Jack seemed to like it at least. Though, I don't think he would like the lack of leg room once his car seat was in place. Hmmm, more leg room? A8L!<br />
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Now this is the leg room that he's come accustomed to. I just hope the new VW Phaeton that's rumored to be hitting the states in 2014 looks something like this. AND that I'm making three times my current salary and can afford the upgrade at that time.<br />
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Finally, an S model. The new S7. I have mixed feelings about this car. It looks great from certain angles, but looking at the side profile, it looks kind of like it's dragging it's butt around.<br />
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So I did my best to capture only the sexy angles. I can imagine the rear hatch design, which lifts the rear glass as well, would be super functional in the rear world.<br />
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Unfortunately, this was another locked car with no public access. Drag, because it looked like a very special kind of place in there.<br />
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I saw one of these the other day and was blown away by the aggressiveness of the front end. The new Mazda6.<br />
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Good thing about the Mazda section is Jack got plenty of seat time.<br />
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From there we went over to Subaru. The BRZ was the main attraction here, which I really don't care much for. The only other thing exciting to me was the STI that was being wiped down by the Subaru reps. It gives me a good feeling every time I see that red intake manifold.<br />
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Next to Subaru was Mini, with their new John Cooper Works Paceman. As far as I can tell, this is basically the Countryman in 2-door form with a lower roof line. I like it and will definitely be looking more into it.<br />
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Jack and Michelle really liked this one as well. Seems like it would be fun little car to run around in.<br />
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We probably spent more time in the Volvo section than any other single area. This is probably because we've had such a good track record with our Volvo's, so they're always in the running when deciding on a next car.<br />
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The one we were most impressed with is the XC60 T6. This is basically the new SUV version of our current Volvo. So passenger space is about the same, but with much more cargo room. It would also be much more capable in off-road and heavy snow conditions.<br />
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The interior is very common across most Volvo's. There are a lot of style cues still apparent from the 2007 model that we have. I just realized how lopsided this picture makes the dash look due to the wide angle lens.<br />
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So who knows, maybe this will be our next car. Look at the guy in the red shirt in the background in full power stance talking to blondie.<br />
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Once again, there were no performance/sports models to be found. It seems the S60R is no longer. The new trend from Volvo is to use their T6 model and add the R Design options, which includes special color and interior options, as well as unique wheels and body trims. Power is boosted by about 25hp, but it still lacks that special something that set the R apart from the rest of the line in the past.<br />
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It makes me think of Audi's S-line option, which would turn a basic A4 into an S4 look-alike, but without the more powerful engine that made the S4 what it is. This to me is just an S60 T6 with a bit of makeup and a Red Bull. Sadly, not very impressive.<br />
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But this was. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe. This is the one car that caught me completely off guard. It's just such a sexy beast. Of course it was all locked up, but it didn't matter. It easily made it into my top 3 list for the show.<br />
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I finally pried myself away from the M6 to find this open hood. The 2014 335i M-sport. Jack was really drawn to the roundel, and I wonder if he remembers it from my old E39.<br />
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I am in love with this headlight design. I can't wait to start seeing more of these on the road.<br />
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I spotted these on the back of the new 7 series. This of course was another locked car, but despite this, BMW had the most there to excite me. These tail lights are very impressive. They look like molten lava tubes.<br />
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Jack found the Jaguar (Jagwar) section. This XJL was super sexy, especially in this color. I have no idea what it is (correction: Caviar Metallic), as I can't find it as an option on the Jaguar web site, but it looked great. But, nothing compared to what I saw next.<br />
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I give you, the F-type. I've been watching prototypes and renderings of this car for years now. An ode to the classic E-type, nothing in the show held a candle up to this, not for me anyways. The lines on this car are just perfect.<br />
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Everything was done right to bring up to date the E-type charm from the 60's.<br />
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There really is just something special about this car. A lot of companies are doing the whole retro-throwback thing these days, but none pull it off quite like this, in my opinion. This car is just absolutely stunning. For the last few years, if someone asked me what my dream car was, I honestly could not answer them. Sure, there were lots of cars that I'd love to have, but there was never just one that stood out from the crowd. But I think now, I've found my answer. Realizing I was now standing in a puddle of my own drool and on the brink of a gentlemans crisis, I decided we should keep moving.<br />
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For American manufacturers, we didn't find much to get excited about. Of course Chevy had their Corvettes and Camaros with throngs of the "manliest" of men surrounding them. Ford was the same with the Mustang. And that's all expected. Cadillac kind of disappointed me though by not having the CTS-V Wagon. I know, I'm a sick man for having such a fetish for station wagons. But I think that caddy is one of the best looking wagons ever, and I was somewhat looking forward to getting a closer look. Oh well. At least Jack found something he liked with these tail pipes.<br />
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Volkswagen I think had one of the best showpieces with this classic Beetle. Jack really liked this as well, I think because he realized it was the same car as the model we built. It was a very clean showing. The strange thing was that the new Beetle's were on the opposite side of the area though. I would have really liked to see the two side by side, and I think it would have had a very positive effect on the audience to be able to compare the two.<br />
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On our way to the new beetle was this sleek looking euro cruiser. The 2014 CC R-line. To me, the CC is the best looking VW currently sold in the states. For the current generation, most of the line-up has a very similar grill and headlight design. This is the one that stands out, the milk mans baby. The unfortunate fact about the R-line is that it's not available in AWD, and it's actually not the quickest of the model. What you'd want is the VR6 4Motion Excec. Which is really a shame because the aero package on the R-line is not optional on the VR6. What happened?<br />
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Finally we get to the new Beetle. Here on display is the Fender edition. I like that it's a turbo model that comes with the 70's wheels, which is not an option in the online configurator. But I don't like that it's branded after a guitar. I like Fender's and I get that it's an era identification thing, but they don't really have anything to do with the car. Although, the Stratocaster finish on the dash is something nice to look at.<br />
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I think Jack felt some familiarity with this car, since it's currently what I'm driving as a loaner while the Phaeton's with the dealer.<br />
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We eventually moved on and left the show, as we'd seen all that we could. We left slightly disappointed, and undazzled. In the car shows we'd been to in the past, there was always a good showing of the ultra cars. The unsensible and vulgar. Where were they? There was no Ferrari, no Porsche or Maseratti. The few exotics that were there ended up shoved in a corner by themselves. And all the other guys left most of their big dogs at home. There was a clear focus on the green cars of today. The V10 supercars were replaced with hybrids. I guess if you're a sensible person who's coming to the show to possibly find your next car, then this is okay. But what about those that want a chance to see the cars we might never own, but would still like to dream about?<br />
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In the end, we all had a great time in Vancouver. And I realize that this is the current trend in the automotive world. We're going green. It's just a matter of time before the big auto companies find a way to make those cars just as exciting as the petrol breathing beasts of the not so distant past. We'll just wait for that day and hope they don't let us down.<br />
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I still remember my first model car. It was an AMT kit of
the ’95 Viper RT/10. I must have been about 12 or 13 years old. My dad helped
me paint and put parts of it together. I think I finished it in about a day or
two because I was that excited and impatient. And I can’t remember exactly how
it turned out, but I know I was proud of it, and enjoyed every moment. I have
no idea what happened to that mode, but it was most likely broken at some point
and salvaged for parts to other models I would build later. But since then, I
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So after two years of a model car hiatus, I decided to pick
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son. This would be Jack’s first model car. I know that he won’t remember the
build, but at least he’d have fun for the time spent, and maybe appreciate it
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from, nothing too complex. He ended up settling on a ’66 VW Beetle 1300 kit
from Tamiya. So we bought the kit, along with a few supplies, and headed home.
We pulled everything out and cleaned the parts. I let Jack sand the body for a
while, but he got distracted and decided to play with it instead. So once he
went to bed I finished the sanding job and primed it for the Jack Reynolds
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Once the body was done, I worked on the rest of the kit. I
started with the engine and then figuring out a way to lower the chassis down
some. Three nights were spent getting the white walls painted on the tires. In
the end it was easiest to over paint and then use cotton swabs and thinner to
clean off the excess. They came out a million times better than I thought it
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253075916144835188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920775682014473680.post-88974724555059483042013-03-23T10:48:00.000-07:002013-03-23T10:52:33.825-07:00Introduction<br />
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I guess an introduction is always necessary. Hi, I’m Aaron.</div>
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The purpose of this site is to act as a place for me to document and share some of my works and experiences. One of the main things that drove me to this is that lately I’ve gotten into photography, and while I’m still in a very amateur stage, I really enjoy it. Of course there are other more conventional ways of sharing photos, but I’d like to tell the story that goes along with them as well, and I feel this might be the ideal medium for that. I also really enjoy reviewing products, especially autos when I can. Some of that might make on here as well. Who knows what else.</div>
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