In the New Zealand performance scene, we’re quick to drop thousands on a set of wheels or an aftermarket ECU, yet many of us overlook the two biggest threats to our builds: the brutal Southern Hemisphere sun and the abrasive reality of Kiwi roads.
We’re back with our Golf R project. In Part 1, we handled the boring-but-necessary stuff with a full check-over and some overdue maintenance. For Part 2, it was time to change things up visually. Now it’s running right, looking sharp, and finally ready to chase some more power.
We’re back with our Golf R project! Part 1 took care of the essentials with a full check-over and some much-needed maintenance. In Part 2, we switched up the look — adding MTS adjustable coilovers, a full Maxton kit, and a fresh set of Enkeis to finish it off. Now that it’s sitting right and looking the part, it’s time to turn things up a notch.
Maintenance is key to the longevity of any performance vehicle, and even more so with Euros; join us for a full drivetrain service on the shop’s latest project: a 2018 Golf R
Ready to make the switch from JDM to Euro? Here’s everything you need to know to make the leap with confidence, straight from the experts at Harrys Euro
Let’s talk Euros — they’re popping up everywhere lately as JDM prices keep climbing. But are they really that unreliable? Do they drain your wallet on maintenance? And how easy is it to make big power? We’re busting the biggest myths and getting the real scoop from the team at Harrys Euro.
With all the types of media blasting out there, why is vapour blasting rising in popularity? You’re in
the right spot to find out. read on and learn why it could be the perfect choice for your next project
Speed holes are an age-old technique used by fabricators to lighten components or allow airflow, but they can also add strength if dimples are punched.
There’s no denying the performance and range of Toyo Tires, and Mad Mike has been shredding, driving on, and turning them to smoke since 2018.
Forget workarounds. Tuning masterminds working with pro racers want the most advanced and programmable engine control system, and this is it. The MaxxECU
Back in 1956, the late Robin McKenzie, OBE CNZM, made a chance discovery in his clinic in Wellington that changed the nature of back pain treatment and knowledge worldwide. This accidental treatment success, with a patient suffering from severe low-back pain and sciatica, led Robin McKenzie to develop what is now known globally as the ‘McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and therapy’.
Revolutionizing car meets and cruises with the Turnout app View fullsize Meeting up with friends or complete strangers at the local hangout spot
View fullsize When you’re in the thick of it, rolling around on the floor underneath your car or leant over deep in the
Not a pro photographer? Only got a kumara for a phone? That doesn’t mean your Instagram account needs to look like a failed
Leading the world with locally produced automotive componentry! View fullsize New Zealand is a country of innovators. We love to tinker, discover, and
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