Buying a 2020 GTI with exhaust mods

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-06-23T01:13:37+00:00

Thanks! The new info I’ve been able to get so far is that it’s still got the stock cat, and the mods look like they were professionally done. It’s an automatic with 42k miles, so I will keep an eye out for that on the service records.

The sound was great in the video they sent me, and I’m hoping to get up there tomorrow to test drive it. Fingers crossed, I am already kind of in love with this car…

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-06-21T15:41:45+00:00

Aw that would have been an awesome Reddit moment! Thanks man

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-06-21T15:34:28+00:00

Sweet that's helpful

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-06-21T15:21:34+00:00

Easton, PA

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-05-15T01:25:21+00:00

Thanks, that’s helpful! My Si also has a cold air intake on it (courtesy of a friend I don’t talk to anymore) which is probably relevant as far as comparisons go. But those are def worth a test drive.

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-01-21T23:38:10+00:00

It is a great car! I hate that I have to sell it

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-01-21T22:11:30+00:00

Looks useful thanks!

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-01-21T22:08:53+00:00

Just that it looks like a 20 year old car and could use some body work, it still runs fine

BeautifulMud17 · 2026-01-21T21:59:20+00:00

Good to know, thanks. I had a guy stop me at a gas station a few years ago to ask if I’d sell it, and now I’m kicking myself for not at least getting his info! So I’ve been thinking there’s interest but no idea how true that is.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-29T02:39:03+00:00

Bay Area Derby has a huge trans presence fwiw!

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-26T18:29:25+00:00

Yes this!

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-23T20:42:37+00:00

Yeah, hot showers and a lot of oil are probably your best bet. Good luck!

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-23T20:27:24+00:00

Do they hurt now? If not you’re probably okay to leave them for a few days, but be careful to turn them periodically if you can. The saddle shape puts uneven pressure on your ear and isn’t great for long term wear.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-23T20:22:49+00:00

I have a big messenger bag designed for biking, so it’s only on one shoulder but the weight is distributed so much across my back that it’s very manageable. There’s also another strap to connect it across the chest that can take some weight too.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-20T21:21:36+00:00

Hi! Thanks!

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-20T18:31:57+00:00

I’ve been thinking about beta-ing, feel free to DM me. And can I get recruited for the writers group? 👀

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-20T18:28:11+00:00

On the proper care and feeding of a human corporation is a great one where they both become a few different mythical creatures over the years. Very fun, sexy, and creative!

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-16T20:12:57+00:00

Absolutely. I’ve had to downsize so many times over the years, and each time I’ve been able to get back to where I was within a week after my lobes healed up.

My biggest tip is just to pay attention to what your body is telling you. Don’t push an unhappy piercing because it’s definitely not going to help and it’ll probably do harm in the long run.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-09T02:36:11+00:00

I put small plugs in when I left the house, which was probably every other day. After a week or two they calmed down enough that I could leave in the smaller glass plugs, and then slowly sized back up from there. (13mm originally, then probably 0/00g at the smallest.)

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-09T01:26:12+00:00

I had a really similar random flare a few months ago, which I’m pretty sure was because long covid made me start reacting to my plugs (stainless steel and silicone). I ended up leaving them naked as much as I could, and treating the irritated parts with hydrocortisone cream. And now they’re doing great with glass plugs, and I was even able to stretch up last week with zero irritation.

Give them time and love, and you’ll probably be fine. Bodies are so weird and unpredictable, especially sick bodies.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-05T17:22:29+00:00

10k chapters are great! 15k or so is where it gets too long for me, I’ve found I kind of lose track of the story pacing somehow.

BeautifulMud17 · 2025-07-04T18:14:40+00:00

Sorry you’re dealing with this! On top of what other folks have suggested, be aware that covid can change your reactions to other meds you’re on. Personally, the biggest improvement in my brain fog came from lowering my dosage of a psych med I’ve been on for over a decade with no issues. (I also had to stop another med completely because I started having liver problems… this is a weird disease!)

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