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Stroked aspiration: Matt Kotsifakis’ Toda-spec DC2R
“Matt Kotsifakis may have hit the holy grail with his Honda when he built a rapid yet affordable and reliable car. But getting it
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Hard men reduced to tears at Enzed Superstocks Teams Champs
Thirty-five years. That’s how long the men from the Hawke’s Bay had waited to get their hands on the Enzed Superstock Teams Champs trophy, and
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Enthusiast Essentials: Turbosmart has your Mk7 Golf covered!
“If you’re a serious Volkswagen enthusiast, you’ll know that the factory diverter valves are no good for performance applications. So, who ya gonna call?”
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Ken Block changes colours for Gymkhana Eight
If you can still come up with something rad after seven extremely viral Youtube videos, then you’re seriously onto something. We can now confirm that
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Wizard of Oz: René says goodbye with a close-knit car meet
“It’s always tough saying goodbye to your mates before a trip away, but it can be made better by the addition of numerous high-powered
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Enthusiast Essentials: avoid destruction with a WAGS DK1 straight-cut dog-engagement gear set
Gearbox destruction is a phenomenon we’re all well aware of. From flogged synchros through to all-out grenading of gears, it’s a distinct possibility whether you’re
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Power Haus: Daynom Templeman’s 1150hp-plus E46 drifter
“Hey, we aren’t here to fu#k spiders,” exclaims Daynom Templeman, as we sit around examining his ‘Oh, so close to being finished’ BMW E46 —
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Fast and furious: New Zealand’s most iconic R34 GT-R
“With one of the most recognizable and iconic number plates of our generation, you’d hope this Bayside blue R34 GT-R is packin’ serious heat
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Castrol Edge Performance Car of the Year 2016: vote to kick-start round one and be in to win!
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
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Waikato Autofest: layin’ low in the Waikato
“Waikato Autofest, held on February 13 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, was a success — and we’ve got the photos to prove it!” Over
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Six-cylinder fury: which is the ultimate six-cylinder Japanese engine?
We’ve settled what is the most popular Evo and R chassis, so it’s time to settle once and for all, what is the most popular
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Super stylin’: Lexus builds yet another performance vehicle!
I’m really starting to dig Lexus. It seems that each month I’m receiving an announcement from the stylish brand of another high-performance vehicle that they’re
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Get yourself trackside at the Barry Butterworth Classic
If you’re a lover of speedway, then you’ll want to make sure you’re sitting trackside at the upcoming Barry Butterworth Classic at Western Springs
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Grass roots: Keisuke Nagashima throws Valentine’s Day drift bash
“Keisuke Nagashima is well known for throwing an epic Meremere Dragway drift event, and 2016’s Valentine’s Day was no exception.” February 14, to some,
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Waikato Autofest: first-time event a success — gallery live!
“Waikato Autofest, held on February 13 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, was a success — and we’ve got the photos to prove it!” Over