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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

September 5, 2023

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The search for the perfect camera has been a long and confusing one. There's a plethora of choices on the market, and everyone and their mother seems to have an opinion on what makes a particular bran...

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Subaru, Your Infotainment Sucks

August 10, 2023

Subaru, Your Infotainment Sucks

It's been almost a year and a half since I picked up my 2022 Legacy XT. And, while I plan to do a separate long-term review in the near future, I've already come to at least one conclusion: The info...

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Legacy XT Chrome Delete

July 23, 2023

Legacy XT Chrome Delete

One of the first items on my to-do list after taking delivery of the Legacy XT was to do something about all the chrome trim. Because I opted for the Touring trim (for that sweet sweet Nappa leather),...

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Replacing the WRX

March 27, 2022

Replacing the WRX

I recently shared that I traded in my 2018 WRX. While I didn't originally intend to switch vehicles so quickly, I had been exploring options for replacements for a while. Unfortunately, given the cu...

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Goodbye to the WRX

March 19, 2022

Goodbye to the WRX

After four and a half years and nearly 45,000 miles together, I said goodbye to the WRX this past week. I didn’t originally plan to switch cars this year, but there were a number of reasons that led t...

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Subiefest Midwest 2021

August 26, 2021

Subiefest Midwest 2021

After a small hiatus in 2020, Subiefest was back and better than ever this year! While I haven’t made it to many car shows since the lockdown, I was sure as hell not gonna miss Subiefest two years in...

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WRX Brake Upgrade

June 29, 2021

WRX Brake Upgrade

A few weeks back, the WRX ticked over the 40,000 mile mark. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, most of the car has held up spectacularly well over the last four years! Unfortunately, the brakes have...

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Powder Coating my Wheels

May 13, 2021

Powder Coating my Wheels

Even though my 2018 WRX is only about 3.5 years old, there are a few parts which are starting to show their age. While a majority of the car has held up incredibly well, some of the more “heavy use” p...

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Why I Bought a Fujifilm X-Pro2

April 10, 2021

Why I Bought a Fujifilm X-Pro2

A few months back, I wrote about my experience owning the Sony a7ii. In that post, I mentioned how I had found myself growing bored with photography - that the camera itself often felt sterile and mor...

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