If you have an Audi urS6, B5 or B6 Audi A4, NA Miata, MR2, Integra GS-R, Jaguar XJ8 X308 chassis or an Accord then please let us welcome you as we go through and eliminate the weaknesses of these cars as well, bringing forth their inherent strengths. In addition to specific vehicle spotlights please enjoy the chaos of our broken part misadventures, parts reviews, and general tuning theory.

 

The first part of working on or tuning a car is to aquire a car. I've been doing that a lot in the last few years and I would like to present some simple tips to help your aquition process potentially go more smoothly.

• Don't just shop locally. Seach every available means of aquiring the vehicle(s) as far away from you as you and your co-driver can tolerate.
• Get clear photos of as much of the car as possible and look very closely at them. It can save you a long drive.
• Search for at least a week or two to get an idea of the market and price range.
• Check KBB value (of course!)
• Don't buy anything that you couldn't turn around and sell for more within a month.
• Communicate clearly with the seller. On the day you're buying it make sure they aren't going to sell it before you get there.
• Make sure it has a clear title with no leins and the seller has it in hand. I find plenty of people who don't.
• Have a contingency plan! Look up more than one car in the same area and be prepared to switch if the first car falls through.
• And of course be prepared to walk away. Don't ever fall in love with a car. Little repairs add up very quickly.
• Do a quick forum search and find out what common problems the make and models you're looking at have and how much they cost to fix.
• Look at the car in daylight only!
• Buy a trip ticket from the dmv so that you can drive it back, its only 5$ and saves a hefty ticket.