Happy Mazda 3(.14159265) Day!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by needthatcar

The ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter equals this Mazda.  Today is March 14 (National Pi Day) and if you know your Euclidian circles, you’ll appreciate the subtle mods on this car.

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Scarred For Life: Pôneis Malditos [Now updated with more evil]

Posted on March 13, 2012 by needthatcar

This is a Nissan commercial that you definitely should not watch.  It is in Portuguese, so I don’t really know what they are saying, but I do know that Pôneis Malditos translates (via Google Translate) to “Damned Ponies”.

Pôneis MalditosDefinitely don’t click through to watch this.  You may never recover.

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At Least They’ll Find You Handy: Homemade Tools

Posted on March 12, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com.

Ever felt like you wanted a nice car door dolly or planishing hammer, but you just couldn’t afford one? Ever want to build a chassis for your hot rod from scratch, but you just didn’t have a frame jig?  Well, you are in luck, there is a new online resource that will help you accomplish that project you’ve been working on.  Although, it will likely result in a few new projects of its own.

Click through to get your Red Green on.

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Entertainment: Car Show Scavenger Hunt

Posted on March 9, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com.

Springtime, and car show season, are only a few weeks away.  Yes, a chance to walk around and admire the hard work and dedication of others.  Also, a chance to turn up your nose at someone else’s poor taste.  A chance to nitpick details that you would never dream of having on your car.  Since you are doing it anyway, print out this post and make an afternoon of it.

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Very Want II: Fiat Abarth Follow-Up Ad

Posted on March 9, 2012 by needthatcar

Let’s face it, Fiat (or anyone else, for that matter) will have a difficult time topping their seduction ad, which may have been the greatest commercial ever filmed.  But they are giving it a solid effort with this new ad.

Need that car Fiat Abarth

Click it for more hot Abarth action.

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Today’s Best Video: Farm Truck Wheelie

Posted on March 8, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com.

Every now and then some yokel brings his old truck to the drag strip thinking he can keep up with the muscle cars and the ricers. Every now and then the yokel is right. Click it for the “Holy $#!t!”

[Source: Youtube | Thanks for the tip Chris Dortzbach]

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Car Jump In Super Slo-Mo

Posted on March 7, 2012 by needthatcar

This is a the unfortunate truth in HD, slow motion detail about what happens when you jump your car.  It is also very cool.

Unlike the video, this post has no jump.  Just watch the video and enjoy!

– NTC

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Bajaj Tempo Hanseat, As Presented By Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Posted on February 26, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com.

So often in my life, I have discovered that a certain car exists and that I want one on the same day.  The Tempo Hanseat fits snugly into that category.  I was introduced to it by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the French filmmaker.  His filmography includes Amélie and A Very Long Engagement.  This particular Hanseat plays a role in his 2009 film, Micmacs (French Title:  MicMacs à tire-larigot – Non-Stop Shenanigans).

Click through to get with the Tempo.

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Truck Thursday – Fiat Edition

Posted on February 25, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here on hooniverse.com.

Fiat is all the rage right now.  The Abarth is coming sometime this quarter, the 500 is selling in decent numbers, and finally there is an option for people who want a tiny European car that isn’t a Mini.  Naturally, we should feature a Fiat on Truck Thursday, right?  Presenting, a 1939 Fiat 508C pickup truck.  Click through for more on this Italian hauler.

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In Search Of The Perfect Parking Spot

Posted on February 24, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com.

Ostiusionophobia:  <Late 20th-c.  From L. Ostium “Door”, L. Sionem “Dent”>  The irrational fear of door dings.  I may have made up the name of the condition, but the condition itself is real.  I know because I am afflicted with it.  I don’t see it as abnormal, but those who ride in my car certainly do.  You see, I am willing to go to most any length (or walking distance) to avoid door dings – or the very possibility of door dings.  Hit the jump for some helpful tips on how to avoid mankind’s worst blight.

 

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