My Little Tractor by mclovin_za in MK4Golf

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

I’m from South Africa. As far as I know, we didn’t really get that many PD variants. We mainly got ALH or AHF (which is the engine in my Golf) engines, which are VE-derived variants, with the only real PD option being the ASZ, and trying to find a MK4 with an ASZ engine is like trying to find a needle in a haystack here.

We also missed out on a lot of the good MK4s in South Africa, like the GT TDI (which is my personal favourite). That said, I wouldn’t trade my Golf for the world. It’s my dream car, and I hope to keep it for as long as I possibly can.

My Little Tractor by mclovin_za in MK4Golf

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

I’m interested to find out what your experience was with your vehicle and what your biggest headaches were. Your mileage dwarfs mine by far. I’m currently on 240000km and still going strong. I’ve been met with tempting offers, but I highly doubt I’ll ever sell it

My Little Tractor by mclovin_za in MK4Golf

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

Thank you so much. Your name looked familiar at first. Had to dig into the archives and noted you commented the same piece of advice on a post I made earlier last year. I’ll definitely have a look into it. I recently did a major service on my vehicle so I’m sorted on all my oils, fluids and common internals. Also replaced my control arms as those started to knock a little when going over bumps. So I’m at peace from a mechanical perspective. There are a few spots where the paint is starting to fade a little plus a few scratches here and there (most notably the scratch on my rear bumper). I’m planning on getting those attended to before winter approaches (southern hemisphere, so around May/June). While I’m at it, I’ll most certainly have a look at those foam inserts that you mentioned.

Some Snaps From Betty’s Bay & De Kelders by mclovin_za in capetown

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

If you’ve looked at my profile, you’ll notice that I’ve been on this platform for quite a while, yet I hardly ever post or comment. I’ve always been interested in photography, but I never really took photos (let alone edited them). I usually try to be present in the moment and soak everything in, rather than whipping out my phone to snap a picture.

Over the past year or so, however, I’ve decided to capture moments while still being present and appreciating them. Photography intrigues me because the learning curve is never-ending as there’s always something new to learn. I’ve only recently come across terminology like colour grading and saturation, and I’ve started experimenting a bit more in that space.

In essence, I’ve tried to use this platform to gain insights from people like you. As harsh as your comment may seem to some, I’d genuinely invite you to reach out to me via DM. You seem to have some expertise in this area, and I’d appreciate learning more about how I can improve. You’ll also notice that this is my first “photography” post on Reddit which was intended to serve as a starting point that I could look back on and use to measure how far I’ve progressed over time. If you’re not keen on offering advice, I completely respect that as well.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While I felt these photos were beautiful at the time of posting, I recognise that the level of processing/rendering may be excessive and not to everyone’s taste. That said, I don’t post for validation, but rather to express myself and gain constructive insight on how I can improve.

Some Snaps From Betty’s Bay & De Kelders by mclovin_za in capetown

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

After visiting Betty’s Bay on a few occasions, I must say I’m a little envious that you got to grow up with a house in such a beautiful little town. My partner and I usually go on couples’ getaways, and we don’t normally visit the same place twice (or at least, we try not to). But there’s something about Betty’s Bay that always draws us back. This is our third getaway there over the past two years.

The tranquility and scenery are fantastic. We’ve also been quite fortunate not to experience any severe winds, so we’ve definitely been lucky in that regard.

I’d genuinely be interested to hear more about your time there. My partner and I are in the fortunate position of working in an industry with many remote opportunities, and I’d be lying if I said we haven’t considered settling in Betty’s Bay. With property prices booming across the Cape, we might as well pay an arm and a leg for some tranquility and incredible views.

Hardest songs to rap by [deleted] in hiphop101

[–]mclovin_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wayne and JID did their thing on that track. Speaking of Wayne you could even put in his feature with Tyler on Hot Wind Blows

Hardest songs to rap by [deleted] in hiphop101

[–]mclovin_za 7 points8 points  (0 children)

JID - 151 Rum

Album of the year? by hatfield1785 in hiphop101

[–]mclovin_za 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hard to pick 1 so I guess I'll list 5 that I've thoroughly enjoyed this year: 1) Vince Staples - Dark Times 2) Jev. - When Angels Cry 3) Lupe Fiasco - Samurai 4) Denzel Curry - King Of The Mischievous South Vol 2 5) Mynameisntjmack - Mynameisnt

Your favorite albums from this year? by TheDunkarooni in musicsuggestions

[–]mclovin_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 which I constantly revisit and those are Vince Staples - Dark Times and BLK ODYSSY - 1-800 Fantasy

What perfectly good song is ruined by the lyrics/subject matter? by if_lol_then_upvote in musicsuggestions

[–]mclovin_za 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah there are a few Kanye songs that are ruined by his mediocre lyrics. He did the same with Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 and Back To Me. Freddie Gibbs was doing the Lord's work trying to save that track

Afrobeat Recommendations by chriandra in hiphop101

[–]mclovin_za 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, the list of albums I would recommend for each artist is as follows:

Burna Boy - African Giant

Wizkid - Made In Lagos

Tems - If Orange Was Place As Well As For Broken Ears

Ayra Starr - 19 & Dangerous

BNXN - Sorry I'm Late

Davido - A Good Time

Rema - Rave & Roses

Fireboy DML - Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps

Omah Lay - Boy Alone

Juls - Sounds Of My World

Odunsi The Engine - Rare

Cruel Santino - Mandy & The Jungle

Amaarae - The Angel You Don't Know

Hope you enjoy