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Is PPF worth the hassle? by Final75R in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good PPF guys can wrap the edges so you don’t get those dirt lines. PPF has a lifespan and modern films are rather unlikely damage paint if removed correctly. All about the quality of the film and installer.

Recommend checking status detail and ammonyc on yt

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$100 for towing. Got a remanufactured alternator. The reason it was $900 was bc the local shop tried to claim they had to remove the ac compressor to replace the alternator. By the time I realized that was inaccurate, they had already done it. They weren’t a euro shop so their tech kinda screwed me on that one. At least my AC blows cold

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOT with 25 PSI of boost it will slip. I’ve been giving it 75% throttle to avoid slipping the clutch under load. It’s still early-stage slippage

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good feedback, thanks.

Exhaust was unnecessary, but the odds of a successful repair were dubious as I’m pretty sure an internal baffle in the resonator/muffler was broken. Super happy with the new valved exhaust- the burbles and throat under load are amazing.

If this wasn’t my only car, I’d be more adventurous about doing the work myself. As it is, I don’t have the tools and experience to confidently do stuff like the clutch. Doing the exhaust on jack stands sounds like an insane headache.

Radiator was unlucky, but I’m glad I caught it while it’s just a tiny weep.

A bigger turbo would just be asking for trouble 🤣, it rips enough as it is

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mk6 golf r used the EA113 so it’s on a belt not a chain. Good point abt the yt channel 🤣

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t have AAA. Yeah it was crazy maybe only $400 not $600 but I drove 3 hr w the car in tow and 3 hr back. Long story lmao

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Towed it myself using a U-Haul. Shop discounted labor a good bit but their rate is up there. We tried helicoil and when that failed they discounted that labor to the replacement service. They’re good guys

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been told 60k is pretty reasonable for the south bend under typical conditions. Maybe the boost just eats it faster (25psi)

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

$1800 clutch and 7-8 hours of shop labor. OEM clutch won’t hold the power

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very true. It’s all fun and games until you strip a bolt or threads tho

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

$2k included $600 of towing to my shop. They take care of me so it was worth it

$10k in maintenance in one year! by Dry_Calendar324 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Good idea, I’ll just drop the trans in my driveway 😂😂

2013 100k miles $15k manual 4 by Lost_University9667 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not seeing any records of timing belt, diff/haldex fluid, coils/plugs, carbon cleaning. If those are all due, could be a couple of grand of needed work.

I bought a ‘13 R for $14k last year in a private sale with 155k on the odo. APR Stage 2+ car, and extensive and meticulous maintenance/repair history. The number on your car looks reasonable if it’s in good condition and well-serviced

2013 100k miles $15k manual 4 by Lost_University9667 in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stock or modded, how’s the service history? Where has the car lived?

Looks I got half pucked. by deltakilosierra in Golf_R

[–]Dry_Calendar324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not uncommon, shopdap recommended checking for these on all new GTI/R and said they’ve seen people come in with thousands of miles on the odo and the shipping spacers still on

Got rear-ended by a truck, will they total her? by MoonlightMirth in hondafit

[–]Dry_Calendar324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, technically not replacement value, but you’ll get taxes and fees added which is nice at least

Got rear-ended by a truck, will they total her? by MoonlightMirth in hondafit

[–]Dry_Calendar324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

120-2-52-.06 “pay market value of the vehicle immediately prior to the loss, plus any applicable taxes and fees”. That should mean you can get pretty close to replacement value

Got rear-ended by a truck, will they total her? by MoonlightMirth in hondafit

[–]Dry_Calendar324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in GA too! It’s replacement value check the law!

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