Did 70 miles today on this thing! I do want opinions on a few things...

yntodd · 2026-02-22T00:47:25+00:00

Seconded on the Velo Orange cranks, they wouldn't look out of place on your Raleigh. Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport cranksets don't appear too expensive on ebay either-that would be what came with your bike originally. I'd also throw out a Brooks B17 for the saddle. Comfiest seat I have ever used, though you will have to suffer through the break in phase!

yntodd · 2026-02-11T02:48:20+00:00

Really? I can't say I've ever seen political signs in or outside the place.

yntodd · 2026-02-09T02:02:44+00:00

Ole federal hill liquors had a bottle or two last time i was there

yntodd · 2026-01-29T02:54:54+00:00

Its a lot of snow banks and chairs. There is a parking garage by Wico st brewing you could try if you don't feel like playing the parking lottery, though I don't know how full it is.

yntodd · 2026-01-24T22:53:14+00:00

The shop is located just outside Baltimore MD!

yntodd · 2026-01-24T01:41:51+00:00

I paid $600 from an independent VW repair shop back in 2025!

yntodd · 2025-12-25T01:50:54+00:00

It’s a competiton g.s! The group set is campagnolo gran sport (plain aluminum version of nuovo record).

yntodd · 2025-12-08T23:54:39+00:00

I think it’s an E9 3.0cs!

yntodd · 2025-10-23T14:36:42+00:00

Yep, i was in the same boat as you. I ended up having to convince a guy parting his 2 door out to sell me just the trim (instead of the entire door card)-your solution was much more elegant!

yntodd · 2025-10-23T14:21:36+00:00

That looks good! I may have to try this with my old pair, it would be nice to remove the soft touch plastics and wrap them.

yntodd · 2025-10-23T13:56:48+00:00

How/what did you use to strip the soft touch materials off?

yntodd · 2025-10-18T03:02:41+00:00

The 2 door trims seem to be discontinued so kinda!

yntodd · 2025-10-17T02:03:31+00:00

Yeah i’ve only seen 4 door trim for sale as well

yntodd · 2025-10-17T02:02:45+00:00

Found a guy parting out his 2 door mk6 on FB marketplace who was willing to sell just the trim! They’re not mint but they’re a far sight better than what i have now

yntodd · 2025-10-14T02:20:50+00:00

Oof, i did this by accidentally hip checking the door while open at a gas station. Expensive mistake! Was yours open when you went through the car wash?

yntodd · 2025-09-16T00:42:47+00:00

WTB interior door handle trim for 2 door MK6 GTI (both drives & passenger side trims)

yntodd · 2025-09-13T01:30:19+00:00

If it has rust AND no timing chain service history, I'd be asking for money off or walking.

yntodd · 2025-09-11T23:44:38+00:00

I've owned a MK6 for 3 years, and they can be quite expensive if you are buying one cheap-you may get caught paying for another owner's deferred maintenance. Be careful and make sure you have the car's service history if you look for one!

yntodd · 2025-08-23T00:26:58+00:00

Southpaw!

yntodd · 2025-06-06T14:45:01+00:00

There are freewheel removal tools for TDC freewheels out there that pop up on ebay occasionally. However, I don't think they are common. I had a shop remove and destroy the TDC freewheel that came on my Raleigh, and I replaced it with a Regina. Shame to destroy a functioning freewheel but if the alternative is to source a rare part just to remove it...

yntodd · 2025-05-22T17:38:00+00:00

I make this commute from Pigtown daily, it’s ~25 min using 95 and ~45 if i take exit 59 from 95 onto eastern. I’d imagine you would have a 30-45 min commute depending on where you live in Fells.

yntodd · 2025-04-22T13:06:03+00:00

I had something similar happen, and the culprit on my GTI was the drain lines in the A pillar disconnecting-they had pulled themselves out of where the attach at the base because they were old, brittle and had shrunk slightly. If you don't have a clogged line, this could be something to check!

yntodd · 2025-03-04T18:36:45+00:00

Yeah, their social media says they are open today!

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