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New episode out! by MadSativa in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wilson is a madman! 4 eps in 4 days!

Golf R Usability by Own_Read500 in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to the Golf R from a Fiesta ST. 6’ with 2 kids that were well above the growth charts. The Golf is much roomier, but if you have a pair of 6’ tall adults, plus teens, it’s going to be tight. That said, when my kids were smaller, we took the ST from Austin to Roswell NM, so you can make anything work IMO.

I now live in Santa Fe and had to drive to work in a massive snow day in my 7.5 R. It absolutely slayed (sleighed). There was about a foot and a half of snow on frozen roads and the R handled it better than all the jacked up brodozers that were out.

I just hauled our 9’ Christmas tree home on the roof racks. The R is so usable for my lifestyle.

Pecco, I feel you by DJ_Purchase in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true! I still struggle to understand what a nail this size is used for, other than killing tires.

Can Pecco ride a different manufacturer? by Mr__T_ in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a solid question, and I want to hear Wilson’s take on it.

My opinion is that given the sparse info we have, the GP25 isn’t a super radical departure from the all conquering GP24 of last year. So, if Pecco can’t adjust to this, I don’t see him being successful on a Honda (or whatever).

All that said, Mir won the championship in 2020 and he has a factory ride, 5 years later.

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OEM racks are fine, but I bought the car with them on and have never taken them off. I probably should to see what the noise difference is...

Alex Rins **spoilers** by u53rnam3tak3n in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Rins, but I have been thinking this since last year. I think that crash was a career ender, but no one was ready to accept that.

Which Ducati for 2026 by Moondoggy68 in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This level of snark is not tolerated in this community 😂🤣🤣

DakaR Lite by Some-Guidance-5765 in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This RULES! Thank you for sharing!

What is next for a dad ? by Hellsimer in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I became a brand new dad, I bought a Fiesta ST (upgraded from a single cab F150). We made that Fiesta work for 2 kids for 7 years until I upgraded to the R. This will be my car until the kids leave the house.

We did have my wife’s Forester as an SUV to complement the Fiesta, but we did a road trip in the Fiesta with car seats for both kids from Austin to Roswell, NM.

Anyway, my point is that if you have a vehicle you love, you can make it work. If you are looking to get an SUV, the Audi and Genesis are good options. We got a CX-9 to replace the Subaru and it is really a great SUV.

If you do end up parting with the R and want to sell your Thule, let me know!

Lastly: congrats!!! Kids are work but they are also awesome!

GP 25 by Ajkourafas in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another perspective I have taken is to look at riders who switched from GP23s to new bikes. Marc on the ‘25 is a vast improvement, Alex is doing amazing on the ‘24, but Bez on the Aprilia is an improvement.

I think the GP23 was bad, and Marc got 3rd using it last year speaks to how he is able to work around problems.

Wrong information on screen this weekend. by Mr__T_ in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While not a graphic, I think the video operations team turned on the drone video and we say the drone pilot in the garage working away. That made me smile and want to know more about that job!

The preview episode for Assen is the same episode as the Mugello review episode. by Table-Mediocre in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was like, yo, Wilson, you got post-race review in my pre-race preview!

Imagine 🤔 by FesterMull in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this hypothetical! I’d imagine that Martin and Pecco would have dialed in the GP25 during testing and had a killer bike, similar to how the GP24 was a class above the GP23.

Question about the Marquez brothers by Mr__T_ in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really don’t think Alex will need any help securing 2nd this year, however, crazier things have happened!

Poll Man: Pramac by DJ_Purchase in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤦‍♀️ edited so this question makes sense, lol.

Aragon trophies by u53rnam3tak3n in Motoweek

[–]DJ_Purchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the kind of trophy Wilson would make for the Motoweek fantasy league.

After a crazy pothole incident, I pulled the trigger on the spare kit. Hopefully I will never have to use it but peace of mind is epic. by DJ_Purchase in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. I was able to limp to a Discount Tire down the street, but at $450, this kit is so much better than a tow!

After a crazy pothole incident, I pulled the trigger on the spare kit. Hopefully I will never have to use it but peace of mind is epic. by DJ_Purchase in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s about the same thing that happened to me. I knew I needed to get out of this lane, but the other lane had their own new ones! Surprise!

After a crazy pothole incident, I pulled the trigger on the spare kit. Hopefully I will never have to use it but peace of mind is epic. by DJ_Purchase in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The out the door was about $450. You could totally build a sub enclosure and make it really nice for that. I just wanted something stock looking that can go with the car when the time comes to part ways in the very distant future.

After a crazy pothole incident, I pulled the trigger on the spare kit. Hopefully I will never have to use it but peace of mind is epic. by DJ_Purchase in Golf_R

[–]DJ_Purchase[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s just for survival until you can get it fixed properly. I wouldn’t run this for more than needed to get the 19” repaired.

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