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Started by Firm, Jan 05, 2025, 01:51 PM

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HannibalSmith

Took the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

RRocket

Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Johnnymac

Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.
Past vehicles, 2016 VW Golf R, 2020 VW GLI, 2022 Honda Civic Si

Current vehicle, 2024 Acura Integra Type S, 2022 Mazda MX-5 RF GT (manual)

RRocket

Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?

Gurgie

Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I've put 18,000kms on my 911 since August 16, 2024... just saying :P
Current rides - 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT-P, 2006 Porsche 911

Johnnymac

Quote from: RRocket on Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?
I think I just ticked over 14,000kms and it'll be 2 years old in October.  Mind you over the past two months I've driven the Miata more, which could continue until the cold weather hits. 

Wasn't Hannibels Cayman a new GTS that he bought well before my Acura, or am I mistaken?
Past vehicles, 2016 VW Golf R, 2020 VW GLI, 2022 Honda Civic Si

Current vehicle, 2024 Acura Integra Type S, 2022 Mazda MX-5 RF GT (manual)

HannibalSmith

Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 12:47 PM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?
I think I just ticked over 14,000kms and it'll be 2 years old in October.  Mind you over the past two months I've driven the Miata more, which could continue until the cold weather hits. 

Wasn't Hannibels Cayman a new GTS that he bought well before my Acura, or am I mistaken?

Yes, embarrassingly Cayman will be nearly 3 years old this September.

I need to retire basically! As a car guy it's shameful lol

Johnnymac

Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 02, 2026, 02:06 PM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 12:47 PM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?
I think I just ticked over 14,000kms and it'll be 2 years old in October.  Mind you over the past two months I've driven the Miata more, which could continue until the cold weather hits. 

Wasn't Hannibels Cayman a new GTS that he bought well before my Acura, or am I mistaken?

Yes, embarrassingly Cayman will be nearly 3 years old this September.

I need to retire basically! As a car guy it's shameful lol
Do you mind if we ask why you don't drive it more, like used as a daily driver?  I would assume the GTS would be a nice place to be in all settings so I would be surprised you are uncomfortable in it.  Is it just because you are somewhat afraid to park it in most places or something?
Past vehicles, 2016 VW Golf R, 2020 VW GLI, 2022 Honda Civic Si

Current vehicle, 2024 Acura Integra Type S, 2022 Mazda MX-5 RF GT (manual)

HannibalSmith

Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 04:49 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 02, 2026, 02:06 PM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 12:47 PM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?
I think I just ticked over 14,000kms and it'll be 2 years old in October.  Mind you over the past two months I've driven the Miata more, which could continue until the cold weather hits. 

Wasn't Hannibels Cayman a new GTS that he bought well before my Acura, or am I mistaken?

Yes, embarrassingly Cayman will be nearly 3 years old this September.

I need to retire basically! As a car guy it's shameful lol
Do you mind if we ask why you don't drive it more, like used as a daily driver?  I would assume the GTS would be a nice place to be in all settings so I would be surprised you are uncomfortable in it.  Is it just because you are somewhat afraid to park it in most places or something?

5 km from my train station (I take the train into downtown). We have 3 of every store within 2 km of our house. We have 4 cars in the house. I actually drive it as much as possible.

To give you an idea, my other car and one I use in the winter, the 2015 BMW335i I bought new is coming on 12 years and it has 64,000 km.

I have been intentionally driving it more this year, including to the train station.

This is my curse: a car enthusiast without much opportunity to drive.

Gurgie

Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 02, 2026, 05:26 PM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 04:49 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 02, 2026, 02:06 PM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 12:47 PM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 02, 2026, 09:06 AM
Quote from: RRocket on Jul 01, 2026, 09:38 PM
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 PMTook the Cayman on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake today...odometer turned over 4,000 km...

I don't know what to make of that lol

I do!

DRIVE MORE!! LOL 😆

Yeah that's definitely indication that the owner isn't prioritizing driving the car they love.

I don't think you have much on your Acura, do you?
I think I just ticked over 14,000kms and it'll be 2 years old in October.  Mind you over the past two months I've driven the Miata more, which could continue until the cold weather hits. 

Wasn't Hannibels Cayman a new GTS that he bought well before my Acura, or am I mistaken?

Yes, embarrassingly Cayman will be nearly 3 years old this September.

I need to retire basically! As a car guy it's shameful lol
Do you mind if we ask why you don't drive it more, like used as a daily driver?  I would assume the GTS would be a nice place to be in all settings so I would be surprised you are uncomfortable in it.  Is it just because you are somewhat afraid to park it in most places or something?

5 km from my train station (I take the train into downtown). We have 3 of every store within 2 km of our house. We have 4 cars in the house. I actually drive it as much as possible.

To give you an idea, my other car and one I use in the winter, the 2015 BMW335i I bought new is coming on 12 years and it has 64,000 km.

I have been intentionally driving it more this year, including to the train station.

This is my curse: a car enthusiast without much opportunity to drive.

You need some hobbies that take you a little further from home, LOL!! You should go visit Vman in Waterloo a couple times a month, that would help.
Current rides - 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT-P, 2006 Porsche 911

Gurgie

Took the window tint off the 997 & gave it a quick wash. Car came with tint on all the windows & I was never a fan, but was hesitant to try & remove it. Was scared of glue being left behind. With the heat wave we're in, put the car out in the sun & did the passenger side window first as it was peeling in one corner a bit. Came off no issues or glue residue. Next up I did the driver's side. Was surprised the rear glass went quite easy. Hardest one was the driver's side rear quarter window because I couldn't get a corner started, took a small screwdriver to get it started & then it came off as easy as the rest. Car feels much more airy now & not as closed in. I imagine at night will be the biggest difference.

A couple pictures of it today & an old one showing the tint.
Current rides - 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT-P, 2006 Porsche 911

Revelations

That car looks great with or without tint.

RRocket

Quote from: Gurgie on Jul 02, 2026, 08:01 PMTook the window tint off the 997 & gave it a quick wash. Car came with tint on all the windows & I was never a fan, but was hesitant to try & remove it. Was scared of glue being left behind. With the heat wave we're in, put the car out in the sun & did the passenger side window first as it was peeling in one corner a bit. Came off no issues or glue residue. Next up I did the driver's side. Was surprised the rear glass went quite easy. Hardest one was the driver's side rear quarter window because I couldn't get a corner started, took a small screwdriver to get it started & then it came off as easy as the rest. Car feels much more airy now & not as closed in. I imagine at night will be the biggest difference.

A couple pictures of it today & an old one showing the tint.

If you want film to keep heat out and your interior from fading, check out 3M Crystalline. Their near clear works very well indeed.

https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/p/d/b00016683/