I Raced My Honda Civic on a Beat-Up Backwoods Go-Kart Track
While the car scene’s cool kids were lapping Laguna Seca for GridLife last weekend, I was punting my project Civic around a defunct go-kart…
Dyno-Tuning My Nearly-Stock Honda Civic Was Totally Worth It
Calling a Honda Civic with a laptop “the most feared thing in the car community” is mostly a joke—but it didn’t come out of nowhere. Some…
The Right Engine Mounts Did Wonders for Two of My Cars
If your car has over 100,000 miles on it and you’ve never touched the engine or transmission mounts, you should seriously consider changing…
My Hillclimb Crash Only Increased My Appreciation for the Sport
It’s been a month since I sent my Honda Civic off course at the Burke Mountain Hillclimb and I’m still too embarrassed to post the helmet cam…
Building a Beater Porsche 911 Is Incredibly Freeing
“Buy the best example you can afford,” says the conventional enthusiast-car buying advice. That’s great and all, if you have both the…
I Splurged on Custom-Fitted Seat Covers, Here’s How They Turned Out
Sometimes I feel like the only car nerd I know who likes the idea of seat covers. I mean, being able to change part of your upholstery like a…
My 1966 Ford Dump Truck Is Still Sputtering Along, but I Want It To Sing
I would not call my 1966 Ford dump truck unreliable. I love it too much to say that. What I will say is that in my four years of ownership,…
Project Car Diaries: Testing Many Methods for Keeping Mice out of My BMW
Mice love to chew on car wiring. BMWs can be especially delicious to rodents. Here’s what I’ve learned about anti-mouse strategies.
Project Car Diaries: My Engine-Cleaning Techniques for Sensitive Old Cars
WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser & Cleaner EZ-Pods are a great versatile and inexpensive tool for careful engine-bay detailing.
Project Car Diaries: Slapping KC Hilites on My Honda Civic Was a Great Idea
If your car was built before 2010, and/or didn’t come with LED headlights, adding some quality auxiliary lights would probably be a huge…