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<\/p>\nEarly in the year I posted a list of the repairs, modifications, and activities I wanted to accomplish with my 97 Honda Civic during 2017.<\/p>\n
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1. Replace right rear strut and lower control arm. <\/strong>I was able to do this in February to get my car ready for my big trip to Missouri in March. Success!<\/p>\n 2. Install second accessory outlet and USB charger<\/a>. <\/strong>I was also able to finish this goal early in the year. The USB charger has since broken off the brackets, so the next time I’ll use better glue. Mostly success!<\/p>\n 3. Replace the engine. <\/strong>My plans for my car quickly changed in March. Part of the rear suspension broke that is necessary but not required, and replacing it would take a lot of work, so I decided to start looking for a new car. That meant I would not be replacing the engine this year. I also still haven’t found a replacement, despite buying a truck<\/a> this month. Failure.<\/p>\n 4. Try autocross. <\/strong>Because of the previously mentioned suspension breakage, I wasn’t able to do this, which really disappointed me. I’m hoping to get a new car in the spring of 2018 and be able to do this. Failure.<\/p>\n Overall I’m giving this year a D grade for how I did with accomplishing my goals for my car. I’ll be posting my goals for 2018 soon, so keep an eye out for that.<\/p>\n New blog posts every Monday and Thursday, plus pictures throughout the week on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n
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