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Build blog: Darren Kelly’s R35 drifter, part three
Like any big build, it’s never going to be as easy as one would hope. Hold ups, delays with parts, or simply deciding on where
Win weekend passes to the New Zealand Winter Drift Matsuri
One of the biggest weekends in New Zealand drifting is just around the corner — July 1–4 at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park in Taupo. With driver
Tuning Japanese: hunting seconds
“The Car Shop Glow FD3S RX-7 is a privateer machine doing great things around Tsukuba Circuit. How great? Try 56-second lap times!” View fullsize The humble
Which wheel would you choose?
It’s often said that wheel choice can make or break the look of a car, and we tend to agree. Japanese automotive design legend Kei
Acura to attack mountain with hybrid NSX
The Honda NSX has been an extremely common mountain warrior in Japan for the better part of two decades. It’s a touge monster like no
How well do you know the Nissan Silvia?
The Nissan Silvia, in all its incarnations, has become a cult classic in the New Zealand car scene, with wild examples emerging in recent years.
Wizard of Aus: attacking the Royal Nasho in style
““The Royal National Park, or Royal Nasho as it’s known to the Aussies, is almost a rite of passage if you’re a car enthusiast.
Stroking the bunny: Ben Wilkinson’s Rocket Bunny S15 drift monster
“When you want to play with the big kids on the block, you’d better put away the Hot Wheels and build yourself a 480kW
Graeme Smyth’s GT2-spec FD RX-7 build
“I wanted to make it my own, so it isn’t known as someone else’s car” — Graeme Smyth View fullsize Graeme Smyth is probably
Code red: Winiata Reid’s HQ on steroids!
“Winiata Reid’s HQ shows you don’t need a huge budget or years of experience under your belt to own a standout car” Growing up
For the first time ever, Formula 1 hits New Zealand shores
Formula 1 has been turning heads and winning hearts since 1950, but never before has the spectacle come to New Zealand. That’s all set to
Castrol Edge Performance Car of the Year: vote for round five here!
Are you someone that’s got an opinion and wants to get their hands on a bunch of NZ Performance Car and Castrol gear? Then
Check out the June instalment of Enzed Central Muscle Car news
“Keep up to speed with New Zealand’s most exciting race series — Enzed Central Muscle Cars” View fullsize Camaro coming together With Brendan Neiman’s
Battle Royale with cheese, please
With the year’s season done and dusted, the Drift South crew decided to chuck on an event focused on good vibes, friendly faces, and as
Tony Quinn prepares for Pikes Peak’s 100th birthday
“After debuting his VR38DETT-powered Ford Focus–bodied machine at 2015 Repco Race to the Sky, Tony Quinn prepares for the 100th anniversary Pikes Peak International
