jasonmstone
Running on Empty
- Location
- Tysons Corner, VA
- Car(s)
- 2008 VW GTI
Hey everyone,
New to the forum, new to the world of GTI-ness. I got my 2008 BMP GTI a couple weekends ago, and I'm having a blast with it. My last car was a 2006 Acura TL, which I loved, but it was a lease and I was putting way too many miles on it. Besides, I've missed having a stickshift for a while, and the GTI is just a million times more fun to drive.
I'm getting the windows tinted tomorrow at LA Tint in Sterling (hopefully they're good—if they're not, let me know before 10AM tomorrow so I can cancel my appointment, hehehe).
I'm unhappy with the stock stereo, but I've been in touch with the owner of My Safe and Sound in Manassas, who seems like a nice enough guy. Problem there is that I don't know jack about car audio, so I'll probably end up getting raked over the coals. (Score.) Anyone had any dealings with that place, or can recommend another reputable place in NoVA?
I've also been toying with the idea of getting the car chipped. I've never done any modifications to any car I've owned, so I've managed to confuse myself on the whole GIAC vs APR vs REVO thing. Right now, I'm leaning towards GIAC, but that's 98% because I'm lazy, and Curry's Auto Service is about 3 miles from work. Has anyone had any experience with them? If so, would you go back? Or... if I should go somewhere else entirely, what's a good place in the area? I was in touch with someone from NGP Racing, too... though they're a lot further from me. (I'll say it again... I'm lazy.)
Anyway, this is very exciting. You all seem like a cool, laid-back group of people. I'm having tons of fun, even just researching all this stuff!
Cheers,
Jason Stone
Bristow, VA
New to the forum, new to the world of GTI-ness. I got my 2008 BMP GTI a couple weekends ago, and I'm having a blast with it. My last car was a 2006 Acura TL, which I loved, but it was a lease and I was putting way too many miles on it. Besides, I've missed having a stickshift for a while, and the GTI is just a million times more fun to drive.
I'm getting the windows tinted tomorrow at LA Tint in Sterling (hopefully they're good—if they're not, let me know before 10AM tomorrow so I can cancel my appointment, hehehe).
I'm unhappy with the stock stereo, but I've been in touch with the owner of My Safe and Sound in Manassas, who seems like a nice enough guy. Problem there is that I don't know jack about car audio, so I'll probably end up getting raked over the coals. (Score.) Anyone had any dealings with that place, or can recommend another reputable place in NoVA?
I've also been toying with the idea of getting the car chipped. I've never done any modifications to any car I've owned, so I've managed to confuse myself on the whole GIAC vs APR vs REVO thing. Right now, I'm leaning towards GIAC, but that's 98% because I'm lazy, and Curry's Auto Service is about 3 miles from work. Has anyone had any experience with them? If so, would you go back? Or... if I should go somewhere else entirely, what's a good place in the area? I was in touch with someone from NGP Racing, too... though they're a lot further from me. (I'll say it again... I'm lazy.)
Anyway, this is very exciting. You all seem like a cool, laid-back group of people. I'm having tons of fun, even just researching all this stuff!
Cheers,
Jason Stone
Bristow, VA