The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[FC]

Originally Posted by Theo

I’ve heard of brand nostalgia but really what the fuck!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-honda-civic-27/

Ha! That's the car I EVER drove with a stick. My cousin had it brand new in 2000 and he was the only one I knew with a stick so I asked him to give me a 15 minute crash course so I could drive a MT rental in 2000 when I went to Germany for a project for 2 months.

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by FC

Ha! That's the car I EVER drove with a stick. My cousin had it brand new in 2000 and he was the only one I knew with a stick so I asked him to give me a 15 minute crash course so I could drive a MT rental in 2000 when I went to Germany for a project for 2 months.

It's a true friend who will let you learn how to use a clutch on their own car!

[lip277]

The inner kid in me smiled when I saw this...

[JST]

Originally Posted by lip277

The inner kid in me smiled when I saw this...

Ha ha I was going to post that here and suggest that Nick buy it.

EDIT: Ha ha I didn't notice the IRS swap from a Cobra, which explains the plate.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by lip277

The inner kid in me smiled when I saw this...

Not sure how I feel about this one. The fucked up body parts take a lot away for me.

[FC]

Originally Posted by Plaz

It's a true friend who will let you learn how to use a clutch on their own car!

Well, he was family, so perhaps he felt some obligation, but nevertheless, awfully kind of him. Worst part is that at the time I drove a POS 1985 MB 190D with 71hp and you had to use that gas pedal like an on/off switch. As a result, my right foot had no sensitivity, and try as I did I was not particularly kind to the car. I didn't want to burn his clutch, so I kept stalling.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by FC

Well, he was family, so perhaps he felt some obligation, but nevertheless, awfully kind of him. Worst part is that at the time I drove a POS 1985 MB 190D with 71hp and you had to use that gas pedal like an on/off switch. As a result, my right foot had no sensitivity, and try as I did I was not particularly kind to the car. I didn't want to burn his clutch, so I kept stalling.

civic is about the easiest clutch you can drive too kind of just push it in and out

[JST]

Originally Posted by clyde

Not sure how I feel about this one. The fucked up body parts take a lot away for me.

I definitely would have done the flares differently--I would have done box flares like the old IMSA cars.

https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gall...ang-82115.html

[FC]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

civic is about the easiest clutch you can drive too kind of just push it in and out

The clutch wasn't the issue. It was the gas pedal. It was very light and sensitive and I was used to just mashing it. I'm sure it would all feel normal now.

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by FC

Well, he was family, so perhaps he felt some obligation, but nevertheless, awfully kind of him. Worst part is that at the time I drove a POS 1985 MB 190D with 71hp and you had to use that gas pedal like an on/off switch. As a result, my right foot had no sensitivity, and try as I did I was not particularly kind to the car. I didn't want to burn his clutch, so I kept stalling.