Cars that feel faster than they actually are
I’ve owned four cars in my brief eight-year driving ‘career’. With each purchase, like other enthusiasts, there has never been any hesitation or pondering on what model to buy...
The Ferrari Conundrum
Someone once told me that the most commonly understood word in the World is ‘OK’. ‘OK’ I said, thereby unwittingly reinforcing his argument, ‘then what’s the...
THE CHOP SHOP BLOG - 130R - CODE GREEN
THE CHOP SHOP BLOG - 130R - CODE GREEN Rear wheel drive, manual gearbox, front engined, sport compact - the perfect car nuts’ car. Add to that equation stylish looks, a sub 25k...
Den Mother's Box Sedan to Oval Track Speed Demon - Cylinder Porting Improves Performance!
Internal combustion engines are inherently inefficient. Over time, they begin to burn fuel wastefully or start burning oil. Improperly tuned engines will also diesel when shut off. This proves their...
Honda CR-Z GT 2013
Last week I was lent a Honda CR-Z, my week with the car was: MONDAY was a test of the handling, a blast down to country roads in Sussex was on order. TUESDAY and we meet old uncle Prelude. ...
Nissan GT-R April 2013: Is the GT-R a supercar?
Is the GT-R a supercar? That’s a question that crops up occasionally in my mind as I get invited to participate in yet another supercar event. Of course that should in itself, answer the...
SSO: Recommendations for Summer, from an Audi to a TVR
With Spring finally coming, quite few friends and acquaintances’ have recently approached me for advice on what to buy for summer motoring fun. These are normally discussions I quite enjoy...
Comfortably Numb in an XJR-15
My mother doesn’t understand it. My new car has no radio, no sound insulation, no carpets, no central locking. The seats, which have virtually no padding, are not adjustable. ...
