Project Honda CRX HF (ED8)
What started as an engine swap fuel economy project turned into a bodyshop project. One year later the car re-emerged still dinged, but with a new plan. It would become an IDRC Quick Class racer. That was, until it disappeared again.
Project Ford Focus SVT
High from project car successes, we decided to build this SVT to beat an '03 Cobra for less money. It's turbo woes still continue and we haven't gone back to the track with it since.
Project Honda Civic EG (EH2)
This was the beginning of our fascination with cheap second hand cars. And, like so many second hand projects, more was spent on parts than the car and it ended up with a ridiculous paint job and ultimately had to be pushed into SEMA.
Project 1999 Honda Civic Si (EM1)
The Popular Mechanics flame job abortion came with Oldham when he took the helm at SCC. He spent a lot of time trying to undo the damage, but got nowhere until the hood was stolen when our project car garage was pillaged by hoodlums.
Project Honda CRX Si (ED9)
Before the B Series became status quo, we jumped through the bolt-on hoops in search of D16 power with a non-intercooled turbo kit, which made 150 whp.
Project Ford Probe GT
You can't say we didn't try, and all the bolt-on headers, plumbing, and tuning could barely get this V-6 to put out more than 150 horses.
Project 1997 Honda Civic EX (EJ8)
This two-part affair was probably one of the more sissy project cars with a cosmetic body kit, shiny wheels, and a few minor bolt-ons for a sense of speed.
Project Honda Civic Backmarker (ED6)
Thrown in as a playmate for Project NSX, this Civic is also getting a cosmetic makeover in preparation for the Buttonwillow face off. Somehow we're going to go fast and look good too.
Project Honda Prelude SI
This SCCA E Production racer was, in all honesty, just an excuse for some freelancer to go racing in.
Project Honda S2000 (AP1)
Our first project S2000 only got as far as suspension work. But, really, without going all out, there isn't much to improve upon on the S2000.
Project Mazda Miata (First-Gen)
Our love affair with the Miata started with this car. A no-lag turbo, perfect suspension, and hairdresser appeal made this car an autocrossing dream.
Project Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)
Along with Project 300ZX TT, this RX-7 was one of the readers' favorites. Most of our time, unfortunately, was spent trying to keep the car from blowing up or cooking itself.