Scott Lear
Scott Lear
2/18/20 8:28 a.m.

[Editor's Note: This article was origannly appeared in June 2006. Some information and prices may be different today]

Story by Scott R. Lear • Photography as Credited

You’re killing your street car. That’s okay. We all do it—you’re among friends here. You started off with some perfectly good personal transportation, maybe something that was even a bit sporty from the factory.  …

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pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/18/20 10:26 a.m.

I wonder where that car is today, 14 years later, and if it is still racing?

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/18/20 12:39 p.m.

In reply to pinchvalve :

That's a really good question. I'll ask around the office and see if anyone knows.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/18/20 12:51 p.m.

In reply to pinchvalve :

From what I remember, the car is much flatter now. I kept the shift knob, though. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/18/20 12:51 p.m.

(And, yes, the top of my bookshelves are a little dusty.)

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/18/20 4:40 p.m.

"From what I remember, the car is much flatter now. I kept the shift knob, though." 

Well, that is a shame about the car.

BTW, nice Carrera and Scaley cars in the back round on your shelf.

 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/18/20 8:09 p.m.

In reply to noddaz :

Thanks. Pretty sure that Civic was a crusher. 

Durty
Durty Reader
2/24/20 8:55 a.m.

Was a crusher or was in a crusher?

GCrites80s
GCrites80s Reader
3/7/20 1:21 p.m.

^Yes, but do you ship by canoe?

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