Budget Time Attack Civic

February 16, 2010 by Hechtspeed · Leave a Comment 

Budget Time Attack Civic Budget Time Attack Civic

So, its no secret that I dig Japanese cars.  I certainly have a special place in my automotive heart for the Honda Civic.  I’ve owned 2 and am looking for #3.  Why?  It’s a Civic?  They’re boring, cheap, small,... 

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Wagons, Hatchbacks and Vans OMG Pancakes

February 1, 2010 by Hechtspeed · 1 Comment 

Wagons, Hatchbacks and Vans OMG Pancakes Wagons, Hatchbacks and Vans OMG Pancakes

I know, Pancakes right?  Crazy!!!  Just keep reading, you’ll dig it! I know we have some wagon/hatchback/van aficionados out there.  Our own Pikesan owns 2 project wagons himself. When I’m not blogging for MyRideisMe,... 

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One Stanced and Cambered Acura Please

December 23, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 5 Comments 

One Stanced and Cambered Acura Please One Stanced and Cambered Acura Please

The Acura RSX is definitely one of the cars on my short list for fun to drive daily transportation.  They’re lightweight, good handling, reliable, fuel efficient and the performance model (Type-S) has a 200hp high revving... 

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“Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2

October 27, 2009 by Hechtspeed · Leave a Comment 

“Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2 “Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2

Part 2 of Hot Rod Ramblings “Car of the Week”, we take a look at some rear wheel drive beauties from all around the world, Japanese, European and even American.  These 5 cars have all been “Cars of the Week”... 

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Internet Barn Find #8: Japanese Cyber Evo in the Wind Tunnel

October 8, 2009 by Hechtspeed · Leave a Comment 

Internet Barn Find #8: Japanese Cyber Evo in the Wind Tunnel Internet Barn Find #8: Japanese Cyber Evo in the Wind Tunnel

Ok, one of my dream cars would have to be the Mitsubishi Evolution.  The example in this video, The SunCyber Evo, is going after the 1 lap record at Tsukuba, home of Time Attack!  Why do I share this video with you?  A few reasons,... 

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xB Marks The Box

October 4, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 1 Comment 

xB Marks The Box xB Marks The Box

So, after much adieu, drum roll please….I choose 1st generation Scion xB!  I know, its not a ‘32 Deuce Coupe or ‘55 Bel Air, but its a car that I can customize, enjoy owning, put a smile on my face and fit all 4... 

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