Minneapolis Street Sighting: Mazda RX-7

I've always been a fan of Mazdas, and I've enjoyed the RX-7 from an early age; I think first ones I can actually remember identifying on the road were the FCs, and I knew what these were by the time I was about four or so. To me, these symbolized sporty imports as a child. I didn't know much about Japanese sports cars besides the RX-7 and Nissan 300ZX and earlier Z-cars. This (and the equal vintage Z-Car) are what I learned to associate with popup lights before  I learned about the Corvette.

I obviously didn't know bodycodes when I was little, but I always called these the "80s RX-7", and even at about three or four, I was right. The FD3S debuted in 1991 as a 1993 model on our shores; these were available from 1986 to 1992 on our shores, and were available in a larger variety of models than the successor, the FD was. I would wager that the FD is more popular here in the US, but the FC is still an awesome car.

I love this car; I love FCs, and I've been wanting to shoot one for a good while now; and while this one isn't entirely stock, it isn't a bad example. Sure, the paint could be glossy, and it could be stock height, but what fun is stock, when the car isn't yet considered a "leave-it-stock-asshole" classic yet?

Honestly, I love the stance on this; it's pretty low, but not enough so that it scrapes ground like that damn tC I posted up yesterday--and damn these wheels. While most non-wheel guys would think these are BBS wheels-- they're not. They're wheels from a 1998-2003 Ford Crown Victoria LX--and they look badass here. I love laced-pattern wheels, and these are a subtle--and quite nice--change fro the normal idea of throwing BBS on everything. Well done, and well spotted I think.

Minneapolis Street Sighting: VW Golf

Usually, I refrain from posting modern vehicles, but honestly the VW Golfs around here are rapidly dissappearing for some reason. Rust is a huge problem on these cars, but it seems as if the only way this generation is kept in good condition is if its owned by a VW "tuner" so to speak.
Although this particular example is festooned with various decals, and it has an odd aftermarket fenders, there's nothing that couldn't be reversed once the VW trend dies down. I do like the paint choice (yes, I realize white is pretty nondescript color), and the green wheels aren't to everyone's taste. I realize that. I don't care. I know I'm in the minority here, but I honestly don't get why people are so averse to the whole VW/Audi/Euro scene. Sure, their cars may be labeled "rice", but VW enthusiasts who follow the whole stance theme aren't trying to make their cars fast.
I will say that that RK (RiceKiller) decals on this example throw me off for a bit. RK is the single douchiest car forum I've ever had the displeasure of visiting. They not only condone street racing, they condone destroying/defacing cars and property which they find inferior to their own. While I don't know the owner of this car, it wouldn't surprise me if he only modded his proud little econobox to "be cool".
In the end, I would sport this example, though I'd do so after the window decals are removed and the front fenders were replaced with stock units. As it sits, it's just another example of the whole "bright wheels" trend that's slowly becoming the new rice.