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The 1990s wasn't 10 years ago so we need restoration parts for our JDM nuggets

The 1990s wasn't 10 years ago so we need restoration parts for our JDM nuggets

With how busy life is today we can all be guilty of letting time slip us by. Our lives tend to run at such a frantic pace that what seems...

Owning a classic car that isn't quite a classic yet will test you if you want to make it nice

Owning a classic car that isn't quite a classic yet will test you if you want to make it nice

One of the toughest battles the Mighty Car Mods dynamic duo faced in their EK Honda Civic abandoned project build has been the finishing touches. It's easy to forget some of...

How much power did the Civic make?
How to start your project car without wrecking the engine

How to start your project car without wrecking the engine

If you've WATCHED THE LATEST EPISODE of the Honda CIvic build you'd know that Marty and MOOG are at the most critical, butt sweat-inducing moment of Project Car Life... the...

The curse of yellow Hondas and their nuclear history

The curse of yellow Hondas and their nuclear history

If you've seen THE LATEST EPISODE (HERE) the lads have updated the looks of their EK Civic hatch, now the B16A VTEC powerplant is sitting tough in its home. While the...

Keep your old brackets to save your project!

Keep your old brackets to save your project!

As we go through the process of building cars, and being around people who build cars, lots of stuff gets thrown IN THE BIN. But sometimes we shouldn't throw everything...

Japan's craziest car names will explode your brain cells with hilarity

Japan's craziest car names will explode your brain cells with hilarity

We're a random bunch of meat sacks at the best of times, and we were just thinking that maybe this is why we love Japan so much. The food, the...

The "Female Farmer Pack" is just one hilarious reason the Daihatsu Hijet is rad

The "Female Farmer Pack" is just one hilarious reason the Daihatsu Hijet is rad

Unveiled in September 2014, Daihatsu's Hijet entered its 10th generation with a bang. It was the first comprehensive update to the popular Kei-sized truck in 15 years, although the van-based...

Cleaning schmutz - the biggest job on any nugget

Cleaning schmutz - the biggest job on any nugget

Apart from the fresh smell, the epic reliability, and great performance, the best thing about working on new cars is the fact they haven't built up years and years worth...

How does VTEC work (AKA why it is more magical than a unicorn made of fairy farts)?

How does VTEC work (AKA why it is more magical than a unicorn made of fairy farts)?

VTEC, otherwise known as Variable valve Timing and lift Electronical Control, has become a byword for Honda high-performance shenanigans since its introduction in 1989. But how does it add the...

Why Honda's B-series engines are so legendary

Why Honda's B-series engines are so legendary

The recent addition of a spicy little EK Honda Civic to the MCM garage has ignited a debate about whether the boys should stick with the mystery B16A that came with...

If you want to enjoy your project get an easy car

If you want to enjoy your project get an easy car

Learning about cars is one of the most fun, but also a scary part, of getting into the car hobby. For years the first-series NA MX-5 were considered the perfect...