Bench Racing 2018
December
Cobalt Re-Work
I know body shops hate re-work, but here's the thing, the Cobalt needed some help after its recent stint in the body shop.
Posted: 12/30/18
Putting on the Ritz
Badges ain't like they used to be.
Posted: 12/23/18
Unfinished Business
I got the Cobalt SS back from the body shop in record time — but the body work isn't done.
Posted: 12/16/18
And the Rains Came
As I write this, it's still summer, but fall is letting me know it's coming.
Posted: 12/9/18
Third Time's the Charm
I wish.
Posted: 12/2/18
November
Cobalt Thrash-Fest: Phase 2
Phase 2 of the After Vacation Cobalt Thrash-Fest is complete.
Posted: 11/25/18
Dealing with the Dent
Dealing with the repairs to the Cobalt has been a bit of a whirlwind since I got back from vacation.
Posted: 11/18/18
Busting the Cobalt's Ball Joints
I've discovered that being the owner of a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged and using it like a normal car — to transport my ass from point A to point B — means revisiting front end repair over and over and over again.
Posted: 11/11/18
Getting Back in Shape
Posted: 11/4/18
October
Getting Some Shelby Action
Today I test drove a 2009 Shelby Mustang GT-500.
Posted: 10/28/18
Triumphant Return Home
Aaaaand, I'm back.
Posted: 10/21/18
Road Testing the Detailing
It took all of 30 or so miles to ruin the 61 hours of detailed work I did on the Cobalt.
Posted: 10/14/18
Crossing the Finish Line
It's finally over — I mean, I finished the project!
Posted: 10/7/18
September
Down the Homestretch
Cleaning the Cobalt: Day 11.
Posted: 9/30/18
Compounding, Polishing, Glazing, and Waxing, Oh My!
Day 10.
Posted: 9/23/18
Final Polishing for the Cobalt SS
Boy, that title is misleading.
Posted: 9/16/18
Completing the Cobalt's Headlights
The Cobalt's headlights are finally complete.
Posted: 9/9/18
Day 7: Cobalt Headlight Heaven
On day seven of Cleaning the Cobalt SS I put in another four hours for a total of 29...so far.
Posted: 9/2/18
August
Day 6: More Clay Barring for the Cobalt
Day six and six more hours of cleaning.
Posted: 8/26/18
Clay Barring the Cobalt SS
In my stupor the last two nights, I forgot an important step: clay barring the paint.
Posted: 8/19/18
Engine Cleaning Oopsie
I had big plans for day four, primary of which was to finish cleaning the engine compartment in the Cobalt.
Posted: 8/12/18
Cleaning the Cobalt's Go Parts
Day three: I've almost finished cleaning the engine.
Posted: 8/5/18
July
Cleaning the Cobalt SS: Day 2
I spent another three hours on the Cobalt today.
Posted: 7/29/18
The Cobalt's Dirty Little Secret
I have a confession to make:
Posted: 7/22/18
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Long time, no see...er, write?
Posted: 7/15/18
April
Going for a Joy Ride
I recently got the Cobalt back from the dealership after getting some much-needed repairs taken care of and when I got home, I found My Speed Demon randomly popping up in unusual places.
Posted: 4/22/18
Keeping Yourself Together
An automotive enthusiast's hobby can be a complicated and hectic one, so hectic, in fact, that borrowing productivity tools from business can be a real help.
Posted: 4/15/18
The Real Origin of the American Muscle Car
The Muscle Car — where did it come from?
Posted: 4/1/18
March
Staying in Touch
One of my biggest hurdles with Classics and Performance is keeping myself from becoming too insulated — otherwise known as being out of touch.
Posted: 3/25/18
Reconciling with My Demon
Today My Speed Demon and I made a big step forward: I introduced it to the Cobalt for the first time.
Posted: 3/18/18
Simplifying the Hobby
As I was lying in bed the other night, I got to thinking about projects, complexity, and management.
Posted: 3/4/18
February
Phoenix Rising
Classics and Performance has no home.
Posted: 2/25/18
Return of My Speed Demon
Guess what?
Posted: 2/18/18
Home Buying for Auto Enthusiasts
If you're an auto enthusiast, home buying is incredibly important to the future of your hobby.
Posted: 2/11/18
The All New 2018 Ford Mustang GT
There I was, cruising the supermarket isles when I came across the magazine section and spied the latest Motor Trend.
Posted: 2/4/18
January
Living without a Budget
The greatest thing about not having a budget is not being limited by it.
Posted: 1/28/18
My Speed Demon, the Prequal
Back in February of 2006, I revealed the existence of My Speed Demon.
Posted: 1/21/18
Brains on a Hubcap
That's what Classics and Performance is.
Posted: 1/7/18
