/projects/ Recent content in Projects on Graham Plata Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/ <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6076_preview_hucc13e8cacf1c319c2f20e234bb6724e1_763626_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in t he Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Route 129</figcaption></figure> <h2 id="wookies-in-the-woods">Wookies in the Woods</h2> <p>Wookies In The Woods is an annual gathering of VW R32 and Golf R owners centered around US-129 aka &ldquo;Tail of the Dragon&rdquo;. The route covers 318 curves in eleven miles, making it one of the most well-known driving roads in the country for motorcycles and sports cars alike. The event is community-organized and draws attendees from across the US.</p> <h2 id="the-drive">The Drive</h2> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6099_preview_hub0bd3d65f48a438dd9af819c38632231_575170_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in the Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Stay between Mayo &amp; Mustard</figcaption></figure> <p>The road is best described as a technical, twisty, and scenic drive through the mountains. It demands your full attention as there are no shoulders and the road is narrow. Flowing through the curves is a rewarding experience, but it&rsquo;s not a road for pushing your limits. I definitely try to stay well under my limits and focus on carrying a rhythm through the curves.</p> <h2 id="what-to-bring">What to bring</h2> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000148_preview_hud272d21a0a389ffed1e970cf8b397aa2_934992_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in the Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Replacing a fuel pump</figcaption></figure> <h3 id="vehicle">Vehicle</h3> <ul> <li><strong>VCDS/OBDII Scanner</strong> – Essential for troubleshooting VW-specific codes in a remote area</li> <li><strong>Tire Plug Kit/Air Pump</strong> – Crucial for managing tire damage from debris</li> <li><strong>Offline Maps</strong> – Cell service is scarce; download Google Maps offline</li> </ul> <h3 id="event">Event</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Walkie-Talkies</strong> – Used for group communication during cruises</li> <li><strong>Folding Chairs</strong> – For hanging around camp, watching cars and hangs at the bonfire</li> <li><strong>Cleaning Supplies</strong> – Pressure washer, soap, and buckets for keeping cars looking good</li> <li><strong>Food &amp; Snacks</strong> – Bring a cooler; options are limited out there</li> <li><strong>Fire Extinguisher</strong> – Keep one on hand at camp</li> </ul> <h3 id="safety--medical">Safety &amp; Medical</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Roadside Emergency Kit</strong> – Jumper cables, reflective triangles, and basic tools</li> <li><strong>First Aid Kit</strong> – Standard kit for minor injuries</li> <li><strong>Allergy Medicine</strong> – You&rsquo;re in the woods; plan accordingly</li> <li><strong>Bug Spray</strong> – Essential for evening hangouts</li> <li><strong>Sunscreen</strong> – For daytime runs and outdoor time</li> </ul> <h3 id="personal">Personal</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Warm/Waterproof Layers</strong> – Mountain weather changes rapidly; bring hoodies, a rain jacket, poncho, or even a garbage bag</li> <li><strong>Bonfire Attire</strong> – Nights get cold at elevation; pack accordingly</li> <li><strong>Cash</strong> – For local spots like Topco Tavern or buying merch</li> <li><strong>Camera/Phone</strong> – For photography at spots like Brushy Mountain Penitentiary</li> <li><strong>Respectful Attitude</strong> – Adhere to the &ldquo;#StayInYourLane&rdquo; and &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be a dildo&rdquo; guidelines</li> </ul> <h2 id="the-drive-out">The drive out</h2> <p>Driving from central Pennsylvania to the Dragon is a long haul. At about 9-10hrs, it&rsquo;s definitely a journey, but it&rsquo;s been worth it for those few days of driving. I&rsquo;ve learned picking up audiobooks and podcasts makes the drive go by faster.</p> <blockquote> <p>Jurassic park was a great listen.</p> </blockquote> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/IMG_5295_hub3cf31d3e927f64d32735b130b8d7190_2829290_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in t he Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Pilgrimage to Buc-ee&rsquo;s for Beaver nuggets and clean bathrooms.</figcaption></figure> <h2 id="the-event">The Event</h2> <p>Drive. Just drive. It is one of the best scenic mountain rides I have ever been on. Every road is different, with new challenges and rewards.</p> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000187_preview_hu8a81349988649a80be463ee3b089ede6_599808_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in the Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Fontana Dam</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/L1000189_preview_hu2ea3964c7d980b0913b80df7ce7a5cbd_714520_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in the Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Fontana Dam</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg" srcset="/posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 400w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 800w, /posts/a-guide-to-wookies-in-the-woods/GRP_6271_preview_hu38d2fd90da77c4e6676a9f13209b8280_641337_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Wookies in the Woods" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Fontana Lake</figcaption></figure> /posts/loe-show/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/loe-show/ <p>Full Coverage by Zach Robert <a href="https://raw.visualstasis.net/loeshow2025/">https://raw.visualstasis.net/loeshow2025/</a></p> <p><figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-22_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_750294_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Sly Fox - 1981 Rabbit Pickup</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-37_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_808181_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Sly Fox - ABT sharan and Ducati Derby</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-99_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_774148_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Sly Fox</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D1-108_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_708510_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Sly Fox - Goooolf</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-36_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_574516_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Firehouse - Sirocco Cover car</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D3-38_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_933650_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Firehouse - Milltek Hill Climb Golf</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-138_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_817307_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Main Event - Junkstyles Red mk1 Pickup</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-161_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_504202_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Me</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-252_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_830539_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Main Event - MK2 GTI</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-253_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_887498_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Main Event - MK2 GTI</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg" srcset="/posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 400w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 800w, /posts/loe-show/ZachR-Loe-D4-257_hueb2e3e0c36d4091afcd7f0ad07d9ddc8_953353_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Main Event - Containers</figcaption></figure></p> /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/ <p>Meet <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toonami">&ldquo;Toonami&rdquo;</a>, my <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf_Mk2">1986 MKII GTI</a>. This beautiful specimen came into my possession after discovering this <a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-volkswagen-golf-gti-5/">Bring A Trailer</a> listing while searching for my first &ldquo;project&rdquo; car. This GTI is a one-owner 8v with a lively history and over <strong>186,000</strong> miles on the clock.</p> <p>&hellip;<em>I plan to add many more.</em></p> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/1_huad17b0f5c6aee1c113f937a1d124a3a9_18181210_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Toonami" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Toonami - My 1986 MK2 GTI</figcaption></figure> <h2 id="learnings">Learnings</h2> <h3 id="just-buy-the-bentley-manual"><strong>Just Buy the Bentley Manual</strong></h3> <p><a href="http://www.bentleypublishers.com/volkswagen/repair-information/vw-jetta-golf-1985-1992-repair-manual.html">Link to Bentley Manual</a> - This is by far the most invaluable tool. Being able to quickly query an issue with excellent directions is a gift!</p> <h3 id="refresh-components-when-you-can"><strong>Refresh Components When You Can</strong></h3> <p>While replacing the struts with coilovers, I used the opportunity to replace the rubber bushings as well.</p> <h3 id="older-car-parts-_can_-be-tough-to-find"><strong>Older Car Parts <em>Can</em> Be Tough to Find</strong></h3> <p>Non-consumable components can be difficult to find, so it&rsquo;s nice to have spares on hand.</p> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/toonami-the-mk2-gti/2_hu8b84b7182724bb8626e8c9b7943adad7_4703650_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Toonami 2" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture></figure> /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/ <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001390_hudc053df014425ed049821f4ddf9d8064_4494659_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Japan 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture></figure> <p>My default settings these are a good start, but you should absolutely tune them for your needs.</p> <p><em>I tried to write these sequentially through the menus.</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Mode</strong>: <em>P</em> (Program Mode) - I prefer Program Mode as I am able to have the camera do all the maths for me. If I can offload work to the camera, I want it to select what it feels is “optimal” for aperture and shutter speed within the initial parameters I have set. I want to worry about the moment.</li> <li><strong>Focus</strong>: Use <em>Autofocus</em> - You are more likely to capture the moment you want.</li> <li><strong>AE Metering</strong>: Highlight-Weighted</li> <li><strong>File Format</strong>: JPEG / RAW - Don&rsquo;t shoot RAW if you have zero intention of editing.</li> <li><strong>Auto Power Off / Sleep Mode</strong>: 30 minutes</li> <li><strong>Volume</strong>: 0</li> <li><strong>Customize Settings</strong>: Instant review (OFF)</li> <li><strong>Grid Style</strong>: 4×4 Grid</li> <li><strong>Shooting Info Display</strong>: Just turn on the grid guide (press DISP on the back-right button of the RICOH GR III/X to scroll through the display shooting modes).</li> <li><strong>Image Control</strong>: Hi/BW (high contrast black and white): press FN button to customize Contrast +4, Contrast highlight/contrast shadows to +4, Sharpness +4, Grain Effect 3</li> </ul> <h2 id="gallery">Gallery</h2> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001445_hue09c28456a51b5128c3db4ff4b47c694_3772010_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Japan 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Gundam Factory Yokohama</figcaption></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001507_hu267825f3734490788f70ae7477694c41_6377623_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Japan 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture></figure> <figure> <picture><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_400x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_800x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_1200x0_resize_q85_h2_lanczos.webp 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><source srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px"><img src="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001509_hu6ceba25c49a3443484603a693c75d626_6679593_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Japan 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture></figure> <figure> <picture><source 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src="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001662_hu49f3a4d729ca089ee7cd3e4b4ccf1a81_5763032_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG" srcset="/posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001662_hu49f3a4d729ca089ee7cd3e4b4ccf1a81_5763032_400x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 400w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001662_hu49f3a4d729ca089ee7cd3e4b4ccf1a81_5763032_800x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 800w, /posts/ricoh-gr-iiix-settings/R0001662_hu49f3a4d729ca089ee7cd3e4b4ccf1a81_5763032_1200x0_resize_q85_lanczos.JPG 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 400px, (max-width: 1200px) 800px, 1200px" alt="Japan 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </picture><figcaption>Tori Gates</figcaption></figure> <h2 id="sources">Sources</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/griiix/">Ricoh Official Site</a> - Learn more about the RICOH GR IIIx.</li> </ul> /posts/steam-deck/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/steam-deck/ <h1 id="guides">Guides</h1> <blockquote> <p>A place for my findings and useful gists for the <strong>Valve</strong> <em>Steam Deck</em></p> </blockquote> <h1 id="table-of-contents">Table of Contents</h1> <ul> <li><a href="#guides">Guides</a></li> <li><a href="#table-of-contents">Table of Contents</a></li> <li><a href="#parsec">Parsec</a></li> <li><a href="#emudeck">EmuDeck</a> <ul> <li><a href="#resources">Resources</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#xbox-cloud-gaming">Xbox Cloud Gaming</a> <ul> <li><a href="#installing-edge-browser">Installing Edge Browser</a></li> <li><a href="#resources-1">Resources</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h1 id="parsec">Parsec</h1> <blockquote> <p>A remote desktop application for low-latency gaming.</p> </blockquote> <h1 id="emudeck">EmuDeck</h1> <blockquote> <p>Play all retro games</p> </blockquote> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.emudeck.com/EmuDeck.desktop">Download the Installer</a> down below, copy that file to your Deck&rsquo;s Desktop and run it. <code>wget -q https://www.emudeck.com/EmuDeck.desktop</code></li> <li>Now close Steam and run Steam Rom Manager when asked by the app.</li> <li>Click on Preview, then Generate App list, wait for all the images to download and then click Save App list. <blockquote> <p>The first time it could take some minutes, check on the Event Log tab to know when the process is finished.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li>Close Steam Rom Manager and the Installer window, click on &ldquo;Return to game mode&rdquo; on your desktop and you are good to go!</li> </ol> <h2 id="resources">Resources</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.emudeck.com/">EmuDeck</a> - EmuDeck automates the installation of Emulators automatically from the same sources you&rsquo;ll use if done manually.</li> </ul> <h1 id="xbox-cloud-gaming">Xbox Cloud Gaming</h1> <blockquote> <p>Installing &ldquo;Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)&rdquo;</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="installing-edge-browser">Installing Edge Browser</h2> <p>Launch the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode <strong>STEAM</strong> button menu.</p> <p><code>Power &gt; Switch to Desktop</code></p> <p>Find <strong>Microsoft Edge (beta)</strong> in the Discover Software Center application and install.</p> <p>Upon completion, open the app drawer, locate Microsoft Edge (beta), then right-click and Add to Steam. A window should appear, scroll to find Microsoft Edge (beta), check the box next to it, and select Add Selected Programs.</p> <p>Launch a fresh terminal window (Konsole) and execute the command below.</p> <div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-bash" data-lang="bash"><span class="c1"># The following command allows Edge to communicate with the Steam Deck&#39;s controller interfaces</span> flatpak --user override --filesystem<span class="o">=</span>/run/udev:ro com.microsoft.Edge </code></pre></div><p>Open Steam from the desktop and navigate to non-steam applications. Right-click Edge and change its name to &ldquo;Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)&rdquo;. Next, right-click again and adjust the shortcut launch options.</p> <div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-bash" data-lang="bash"><span class="c1"># Append the options to the end of the existing command (after @@u @@)</span> --window-size<span class="o">=</span>1024,640 --force-device-scale-factor<span class="o">=</span>1.25 --device-scale-factor<span class="o">=</span>1.25 --kiosk <span class="s2">&#34;https://www.xbox.com/play&#34;</span> </code></pre></div><p>Next steps are optional, but you can add custom artwork by following the next steps.</p> <div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-bash" data-lang="bash"><span class="c1"># Download Microsoft assets</span> wget -q --show-progress https://aka.ms/EdgeXboxDeckArt </code></pre></div><p>In Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck, launch Steam, navigate to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) in your Library, right-click it, select Properties, and select the appropriate images.</p> <h2 id="resources-1">Resources</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/xbox-cloud-gaming-in-microsoft-edge-with-steam-deck-43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296">support.microsoft.com</a> - Xbox Cloud Gaming in Microsoft Edge with Steam Deck</li> <li><a href="https://docs.flatpak.org/en/latest/introduction.html">flatpak</a> - Flatpak is a framework for distributing desktop applications across various Linux distributions.</li> </ul> /posts/nullstring/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /posts/nullstring/