Perfect Balance
12 August 2022
Bringing an early 1970s Japanese Econobox into the modern realm is no east feat, but this Datsun 1600 effortlessly melds the past and the present,
Bringing an early 1970s Japanese Econobox into the modern realm is no east feat, but this Datsun 1600 effortlessly melds the past and the present,
After sitting dormant for a few years now, the Marsden Motorsport S13 has been reimagined. Now sporting a new look, we delve deep into the
Start with a solid platform, add three spoonfuls of quality parts, a dash of street-tough presence, and a whole lot of power Words and Photos:
Rattle cans, Aliexpress piping and too much time at home in lockdown — the FC is done, for now! Words and Photos: Amy Davidson View
MEET ‘AIROUT’ — A SUPER-SMOOTH 10-SECOND RX-7 BAGGED-OUT STREETER WORDS: WARREN SARE PHOTOS: GLEN MCNAMARA I just loved the shape and body lines; to me,
Greg Pask’s VR4 goes to show that a little backyard know-how and mechanical trickery can go a long way! Words: Todd Wylie Photos: Rixsta Sammons
MX meets RX in this mighty Miata Sports Coupe. Let’s look at an iconic performance car and switch it up with some true Kiwi rotor
Not complex in design but extremely effective in function, this RX-7 is proof that ‘Keep it simple, stupid’ works – and works well Words: Marcus
Words and Photos: Rene Vermeer It’s crazy to think these days that the affordable Japanese performance machines we grew up with have skyrocketed into the
Everyone knows a Mazda Familia was never blessed with strong drivetrain — and you think after owning 15 Tony would know better, but this time
Winter on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua is usually a quiet affair, the cold, crisp air and long, dark shadows don’t see too much traffic
Shaun Moses is one of those people who has got it right. He has managed the trick of ‘never working a day in your life’
What to look out for when buying second-hand wheels Words and photos: NZ Performance Car Switching up the wheels that your car sits over is
Few prospects should scare you more than the double threat that is a high-300kW JZX100 street shark capable of tearing you to shreds on the
Delivering a left-right-goodnight combo to the ‘coilovers and wheels isn’t a build’ crowd with a Volvo 244 so well refined you simply couldn’t ask for
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