K-Swapped, what? – K24-Swapped Honda Prelude SiR
Ah, finally — someone had the cojones to K-swap something different. We’ve seen plenty of Integras and Civics with the famed conversion, but a Prelude? Now we’re talking!
UWANIT — The Rotary King Returns – 1973 Mazda RX-3 Coupe
Uniquely Kiwi, the rotary scene has created some memorable builds, personalities, and experiences along the way. Around the turn of the millennium, Tim Wood’s ‘UWANIT’ RX-3 coupe was untouchable, and now, with 25 years of extra experience under his belt, he’s redefined the benchmark for a high-end, inimitably tasteful old-school rotary build
NZPC-built Honda Accord is back! – Blast from the Past
We go back in time and check out the iconic sex-spec Honda Accord, originally built by yours truly for the NZPC TV series!
Bagged and Slammed Porsche 964
We check out Sean Clark’s aired-out Porsche 964, infused with a Miami Vice flair.
Intense Twinning – RB26 S15 Silvia + L98 V8 S14 Silvia Combo!
If one badass Silvia is good, then two must be even better… At least that’s Steve Kerr’s logic!
Unreal and Unruly – 555kW RB26 R34 Skyline
When you’ve already got an R34 GT-R in the garage that’s too good to touch, the only option is to build one that’s even better
WHAT’S IN THE LATEST NZPC ISSUE! – JAN/FEB
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 312!
Hero Status – Jonah Lomu’s SPL Wagon is back! – Nissan Patrol
When All Black legend Jonah Lomu wasn’t scoring tries, he was busy moving the car audio goalposts
The Midas Touch – 10-Second Sequential RX-7 and Bagged WW2-Themed Evo VIII Street Combo
Arguably NZ’s most recognisable EVO and its RX-7 garage-mate roam the Auckland streets with a distinctive golden touch
WHAT’S INSIDE THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 311!
Chrome Nights 2
Rain? Who cares? Kiwis love their cars and they’ll show up no matter the weather. Umbrellas were scattered around the Auckland Showgrounds, but that didn’t stop the excitement and underglow from lighting up the night.
Events
Chrome Expression Session 2024
If high-octane power skids, roll racing, drifting, burnouts, and drag racing ignite your adrenaline, then you’re in for a rush at Chrome Horsepower Festival!
World Time Attack Challenge 2024
Join us at Sydney Motorsport Park on August 30-31st for the 2024 World Time Attack Challenge, the most thrilling automotive event of the year! Witness record-breaking racing, heart-pounding drifting, and an insane car show with vendor displays. WTAC 2024 is set to be an unforgettable experience for all car enthusiasts. Secure your tickets ASAP!
Rotationals: Drag Festival 2024 Highlights
From humble street meets to taking over the NAPA Auto Parts Dragway in Meremere, Rotationals is all about keeping NZ car culture alive. With thousands of enthusiasts gathered for a good cause, Rotationals proves once again that it’s not just about the cars but the people behind the wheel
Kyushu car culture: Taryn heads to Japan’s southernmost island
“And finds a bunch of very like-minded individuals” View fullsize If you’re reading this magazine, you’ve probably got at least some idea
Motorsport
Type RAD: one hell of a STi Type RA
You can follow the crowd or ignore the purists and build a wide-bodied WRX STi Type RA limited with a worked EJ20 pumping
Simple singles: 13B turbo-powered 323
Having been out of the seat for nearly a decade, Sam Khamis made a return to the track in a simple yet effective
D1NZ champion Darren Kelly trades drift for what?!
Swapping tyre-destroying for grip-chasing View fullsize Fresh out of his 2020 drifting campaign, former national drifting champion Darren Kelly has confirmed that he
Chasing the smoke: driver updates from the 2020 Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship (Feb)
Regular updates from the 2020 Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship View fullsize The 2019–’20 season of the D1NZ National Drifting Championship has seen