Instagram Page Update

For all the Instagrammers, I've recently added an Instagram page that is specifically for the blog.  Those of you who have already been following the blog, you'll know that I was using my personal Instagram page for blog posts.  Now that there is an account just for the blog, you don't have to deal with my fishing pictures on your home page! :)  Enjoy! The new Instagram page can be found here: GENONE_B...

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The First Road Trip

I was reluctant to take the CRX, in fact, I had planned to rent a car for the trip.  I was concerned about the suspension being too stiff for the 600 mile journey, on top of the fact that I hadn't driven it on a trip longer than a 100 miles before.  This was the car I tore down to nothing, and rebuilt myself.  It would be a true test of my work and my knowledge of cars.  Needless to say, I wasn't very confident.  The week...

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Bottlecaps On A First Gen

I've received a lot of interest in the Bottlecap wheels on my first gen, so I thought I'd share some important information I found during the installation process, such as tire size and what's required to mount them properly, to help you choose whether or not they are the right fit for your CRX. First, let's talk Bottlecaps.  For those of you who do not know already, the Bottlecap wheels were designed and manufactured for E30 BMW, also...

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Tech Tip: Hatch Latch Fever

As  our beloved cars approach 30 years of age, it's easy to understand that the interior gets a little noisy.  I've owned three first gens, and they've all had their share of squeaks and creaks.  However, they all shared one particularly annoying noise coming from the back of the car.  It was the hatch latch.  From what I hear, this is a common issue with these cars.  In fact, 9 times out of 10, noises coming from...

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