Return of the LB6Z.

I spent yesterday morning at the DMV to register my GTI in Illinois. Because I've neglected it for so long, I didn't feel bad about spending a ridiculous sum on specialty vanity plates. Sadly, because of Illinois' bizarre custom plate restrictions, I was unable to resurrect "LB6Z GTI," the plates the car wore throughout its life in Vermont, but I'm quite happy with my selection. (I resisted the impulse to buy the limited-edition President Obama plates, just to be obnoxious.)

To make a long story short (or rather, to make reference to a long story but neglect to tell it at all) my project GTI updates no longer have a place at VWvortex. I've already invested lots of time and money into this project, I like writing about my car, and in a turn of fate closely related to the aforementioned untold story I will now be daily driving an 18-year-old VW in Chicago.

I officially welcome my project GTI updates to Vanity Plate.

Woot!

Currently on Woot: Recaro baby seats, only $99!

That's a damned steal, almost enough to make me want an accessory-spawn or two.