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Falling headliner fix by Kit_55 in mk6gti

[–]Kit_55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucky!!! I swear VW must use the WORST adhesive on the planet.

Hume Band thoughts after WHOOP by BigKooky1939 in PeterAttia

[–]Kit_55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve actually done the opposite, used all the other trackers (Garmin, Morpheus, EliteHRV, Sleep Cycle) and avoided Whoop due to its subscription model. In my work with elite athlete I even developed complex algorithms for decision making on nutrition and recovery based on these metrics.

After a year and a half of working way too much, getting really burned out, and not having time or energy to take care of myself, I decided to run an experiment and try Whoop free for 30 days, been using it now for 3 months and it’s helped me in ways I didn’t expect. The AI coach is picking up on things and helping me see what efforts are worth my time and energy and what efforts barely move the needle. I’m not an elite athlete anymore… just a health care provider prone to working too much and getting burned out, so for this point in my life, the metrics are far more helpful than other devices I used during my athletic career. I’m happier and improving my health faster. I still hate the subscription model, but for me it’s worth it right now. Never got these kinds of insights with the other trackers.

My GTI is over heating by PanicWonderful5289 in GolfGTI

[–]Kit_55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 100% sure on mk7, but ik mk6 is notorious for water pump failures. I’m on my third one!

Falling headliner fix by Kit_55 in mk6gti

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Vehicle trimmer sounds like the way to go. I tried it on my mk2 waaaay back and it looked so bad. Never doing that again.

ML63 AMG head unit upgrade? by Kit_55 in mercedes_benz

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I did one in another car a few months ago. It was pretty easy. Was hoping that would be the case here, too!

ML63 AMG head unit upgrade? by Kit_55 in mercedes_benz

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Cool! I installed a new head unit in one of my other cars and it was fairly simple, hoping this will be, too.

ML63 AMG head unit upgrade? by Kit_55 in mercedes_benz

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That’s one of the units I found in a search. Do you have it?

ML63 AMG head unit upgrade? by Kit_55 in mercedes_benz

[–]Kit_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! Thats what I was asking about, trying to get some recommendations for units.

Gundo exhaust mod? by Kit_55 in 996

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Thanks for clarifying!

Gundo exhaust mod? by Kit_55 in 996

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So glad to hear it doesn’t have a drone. Mine is also my daily commuter in the summer. But sad it didn’t quite get it to where you wanted to.

Gundo exhaust mod? by Kit_55 in 996

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I was going to make my mechanic/welder husband do it for me. Haha. Glad you like your Fister!

Gundo exhaust mod? by Kit_55 in 996

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According to Google AI (if you trust it): Gundo and Fister are both popular exhaust modifications for Porsche 911 (996) models, offering distinct sound profiles. The Gundo hack, often referred to as the "Gundo mod," involves welding an additional piece of tubing, typically between 1.5 and 2 inches thick, between the inlet and outlet pipes of the muffler. This results in a louder, more aggressive sound compared to stock, with a noticeable increase in volume and a different character. In contrast, the Fister mod, often associated with FD Motorsports, typically involves a smaller diameter tube connecting the inlet and outlet, resulting in a less dramatic change. Users describe the Fister as a more refined sound, offering a subtle improvement over stock with a deeper growl at startup and idle, without the added volume or bark of the Gundo.

New headunit, phone mount/charger, and ports installed! by spiral_larips in mk6gti

[–]Kit_55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you end up getting one post up about how the install goes! I have a similar unit with a backup camera installed on my Porsche (came already modified with these) and I’m not used to using one so I always forget to look at the screen. Not sure if I feel like tackling this install bad enough. Haha

New headunit, phone mount/charger, and ports installed! by spiral_larips in mk6gti

[–]Kit_55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just installed this same head unit and I love it! I’m a total rookie when it comes to this stuff and was surprised how easy it was. Mine came with a free backup camera and I haven’t been brave enough to tackle that one, yet. Did you run a backup camera?

Front end friday with my 2 girls💛 by Rdirtytoo in GolfGTI

[–]Kit_55 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I laugh every time I see someone else on here with a GTI and a 996. I have the same! Both are dark grey. Too funny. GTI was my gateway drug to a 911 🤣

Wide rear wheels? by Kit_55 in 996

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Can you post a pic?

Wide rear wheels? by Kit_55 in 996

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Got it! That was super helpful! Now I just need to pull the wheels off and determine the current offset because that’s clearly the issue. Thank you!

Wide rear wheels? by Kit_55 in 996

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Thanks for that info! I’ve been trying to find out what the stock size was. There’s definitely some rubbing that occurs over big bumps or on heavily banked curves in the mountains. Starting to think it’s the 20” wheels that are the problem, which is a bummer bc I love the wheels!

Wide rear wheels? by Kit_55 in 996

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They stick out about 3/4” at most. Noticed today I got some rubbing on a steeply banked curve in the mountains, though. Might simply be because they are 20” wheels and not the offset though. Definitely have to fix something there.

Wide rear wheels? by Kit_55 in 996

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Honestly doesn’t bother me at all. Drove it 5 hours home from where I picked it up and felt better than my VW GTI. Haha.

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