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Toyota GT86 A true genius not just with a car from far away lands, the photography shots are Outstanding Groups to Join Every one loves to be in a Group

Focus Time We have a few of the best on the roads all wrapped up just for you

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The Classics More classics are hitting the streets more than ever all over the world

A Girls Passion Roses are not just a Flower, they can be a wrap to make your car stand out

Its More Than a Passion for Cars Next Months Special Feature

Tetsuya Okuhara Toyota GT86

My name is Tetsuya Okuhara, from Shizuoka in Japan. I am a Neurosurgeon . My Instagram: @lassie.86 I currently drive a Toyota 86GT. Back in 2012, there were no fascinating lightweight sports car. GT86, son of the AE86, was released in 2013. The NSX, Supra, Roadster, Impreza and Civic were not yet released therefore, the GT86 was a first in the era. AE86 was a legendary car in the past and in this instance I assumed that the GT86 would be the next new star, I was not wrong. I went ahead and decided to purchase the GT86. The passion and love for automotives have come since my youthful days especially from cars such as the, Fair-lady Z32, and the decorated trucks (as you would call them in Japan "Deko-Tra"). After owning a few cars, I took the decision upon myself to purchase the GT86 and I have customized and modified the car step by step. My followers continuously increased and as did my love for the GT86, I love it more and more each day! At this current date, it's been 8 years since she became mine! I do not regret it one bit...

Toyota GT86

Full Specs:-

Car Stats:GT86, A-Type; HKS Limited Short Block Engine Kit with Strengthened Parts; HKS GTIII-RS Turbo Kit; Tuned Engine and Tuned ECU (undertaken at c.s. POLSCHE); Genuine Final Gear with GRMN 1-2 Close Misson; Boost Pressure 1.4bar; Torque:44.4kgm/4683rpm (no Dynamo correction); and Power:364.9bhp/6429rpm (no Dynamo correction). This car has specs which any car own dreams of!

Pandem v3.5 Wide Body Kit; Varis Arising-II Rear Bumper and Air Shroud; Sprayed in Toyota Radiant Green Metallic Paint (6W9); Varis Cooling Bonnet Hood Sysem-2 with NACA DUCT Carbon; D-Speed Carbon Trunk; Revolution Carbon Doors; Charge-speed Door Handle Cowl; Rockey bunny v1 GT Wing; HKS GTIII-RS Turbo Kit; HKS 2.1L Short Block Engine; Noblesse Style Sports Racing Muffler (one-off); T.S 4000 ATSMAX Carbon Metal Clutch; Toyota GRMN 1.2 Close Mission + 6 Close Modified; Cusco Type-MZ type RS differential gear; Endless Zeal X Coil-overs F12xR10kg; Roberuta System (Front Only); Cusco Wide Tread Lower Front Arm; Cusco Rear Stabilizer; Cusco Rear Trailing Rods; Cusco Rear Lateral Link (Front Side); Flat-well Super Lower Arm; Flat-well Short Stabilizer Link; D2 Racing Sports Braking System 356x32mm, 8-Pot&4-Pot; Work emotion KIWAMI CR2P Deep Concave, Bronze Aluminum Rim; Silver Repainted Disc (18" F:10/5J-7 R:12.0J-34 (ordered) Pirelli P-Zero Rosso, F:26/40R18 R:295/35R18; Britz Racing Radiator Hose Kit; Trust Circuit Spec Oil Cooler Kit; Laile Beatrush Under Panel; TRD Aero Stabilizing Fin (Carbon); Craftsquare Touring Competition Mirror; Varios Rear Diffuser; S-Craft Carbon Fender Duct; Garage Vary Carbon Duct; Saito Rollcafe 6pt +side+cross; 5 Zigen ProRacer Tower Bar Front/Rear Set; Recaro SP-G Seats; Momo Drifting Steering Wheel; Works Bell Rapfix2; IRP Sort Shifter; Side Brake Extension; Cusco Spin Turn Knob; Vland 86 Headlight + Lexus RX LED Inner (DIY); Intec Tail Lights, Carbon Smoke Lens; Indicator Metal Meter Panel Set; Deporacing Dual DIY Meter Hood; and Adzzest DMZ846BK Audio System.

Tetsuya Okuhara Majority of my modifications have been undertaken by a professional service however, I did undertake many of the electronic customization myself. Especially the DIY I undertook regarding the headlight from the Lexus RX, that is probably my best example. It is the only one in the world!!!! I have received numerous inquiries regarding the headlight. Check out my Instagram! @lassie.86

Work undertaken by the following:Mechanic: Kazuhiro Fujimoto, c.s.POLSCHE, Yamanashi, Japană&#x20AC;&#x20AC; Exterior: Akinori Arai, Body Work's Hyoukoya, Shizuoka, Japană&#x20AC;&#x20AC;

The Toyota GT86 is basically my first custom built car. Yea, I know, I owned a Toyota Cardina and Mazda Atenza but never modified them! I did previously own a GT86 in the past however, after installing a few

modifications, the car went to scrap after a road traffic collision in just three months! The very first car I owned was a Toyota Cardina. I think all project car owners always have plans ahead or changes they want to make however, I am planning to install a new honeycomb-carbon hood, roof and trunk made by Marsh Composites. In the middle of all those plans, I am also planning to install new wheels and change the colour of the interior.

Groups/Clubs I follow:LostRoyalty+: @lostroyalty or @lostroyaltyofficial nvrNdng: @nvrndngofficial 8BRew: I'm a leader of this team with 50 owners of custom BRZ/86 in Japan.

Author Carla DeFreitas

Car Clubs and Groups

Looking For a New Car Club or Group? We have found some very Friendly and active groups on Facebook, with a mix of all car styles and types..... Modifying your car or keeping it standard we all like to be part of a club or group, with Facebook being so big and packed full of groups it's hard trying to find the right one, the one that suits you and your car. Facebook groups have become so popular over the last 10 years they are a great place to make new friends, get advice about your car, share experiences and events, they now organize car meets and shows, that are mainly well staffed and organized, so you can now show your car off and get to know the people you have been talking to Online, we have searched for some that are friendly and active, with plenty of events and competitions, our Online magazine as a vast list of some of these groups.

Outkast Rollerz A group for those across the border in scotland lots of fantastic cars and users Mixxed Modified Got a modified car? then this is the group for you, lots of friendly users and Admin Automotive Temptation UK A group with a lot going on, for all car users, very active and friendly West Coast JDM A group with a passion for everything Japanese, well maintained and friendly group, lots of active users www.stanceauto.co.uk

We have been running as a club for over 12 years now and have nearly 15k members just on our group alone as well as over 22k followers on our club page and nearly 9k on our Motorsport team page. We welcome everyone in Extreme, we have people just starting out with their first cars, some members donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even drive, then we have members with over 1000 bhp in their cars, we really are a mixed family. We have our own photographers and members of staff throughout the country who help keep things running smoothly and help us grow. We have many different sponsors who offer deals which has pretty much all of the car scene covered.. We attend all shows at various different venues around the UK and also Europe. We also run some of the biggest meets and cruises in the North West. We have hosted our own events which include track events, drag events and drifting.

Please get involved and see what we are all about Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @extremeBHP Owner: Sonia Davies

Robert Evans

Robert Evans Project Citroen C2 VTS Track car Instagram:@rob_c2 I am 30 years old, from South Wales. I have owned my first Citroen C2 since 2006, still got it, learned to drive in it and never parted with it. I have a real passion for cars, I have since as far as I can remember. Be it playing with toy ones when I was young, or on the PlayStation and xbox when growing up and now the actual machines themselves. I have always been into rallying when growing up, me and my dad going to night road rallies and the ‘Network Q’ now known as Wales Rally GB almost every year without fail. I also love attending car shows in the show season. I attend all the ‘Castle Combe Action Days’ as well as a few others. For many years I attended the shows with a club or applied within the ‘show and shine’ categories or with my good friend Jason and his detailing brands company; Jayswax.

The C2 track car idea came about when in 2018, my old car, my corsa VXR missed a deadline for Spring Action Day and I still attended and watched a lot of people having a blast round the track and I thought I’m actually done turning up at a show and just polishing my car and leaving it for others to look at and I want a go of that. October 2018 I bought the car, completely standard and set about over the winter trying to create my vision under a budget ready for spring action day 2019. I set about completely stripping it out with the assistance of my dad, leaving nothing unnecessary in there, sound proofing, headliner, seats, airbags, all trim, half the dashboard, door cards, speakers, radio, aerial and all wiring that was no longer needed etc. It was all binned. I managed to source a roll cage from a good friend at Pitstop Garage who’s rally car had become uneconomical to repair and he had replaced it and was breaking it. He was going to let the cage go with it to the scrapyard and instead he said I could have it. We removed it and it is now plated and welded securely into the car by Ryan at Pitstop.

Project Citroen C2 VTS Track car7 For any passenger who was to come out with me I fitted a motormen foot brace, and grip tape on both front foot wells. I relocated the battery to the boot for weight distribution and added a cut off switch to the created dash panel too for safety. A spare wheel post was added and fixing points created to hold one in the rear beside the battery.

I sourced a pair of Sparco seats from a classic mini and the owner was going back OEM so I purchased them from him for a bargain, at the same time bagging myself a set of OMP harnesses too. I fitted a snap off Kode Steering wheel which wrapped in carbon fibre, the same carbon which I used when I created my own carbon effect door cards. At the time Citroen C2 track car door cards were unavailable. I used polyboard which were actually used for cinema advertisements signage (I think Mary Poppins is on the back of one) ha! I created a template of an original door card and after 3 attempts I perfected them, wrapped them and fitted them with rally car door handles. I also used a piece of this material to fill the space where the stereo used to be and used it to relocate the window switches, the horn button and also mount my omex rev limit controller.

Enhancement modifications started with the relocated battery, then I bought the track spec kit to raise the gear shifter and tighten the throw on the changes. The engine has benefited from a simota carbon induction kit, Toyosport 4-1 manifold which has been heat wrapped along with the decat pipe. A full stainless exhaust system, pro sport coil overs, Brembo brakes with MTEC discs all round, Brake cooling ducts created from the fog light surrounds direct feed onto the discs. I was really lucky enough to secure a set of OZ alloys which I had refurbished in white and matched the look of the car, however they are no longer the main used wheels as I came across an amazing find, a set of genuine ex-Citroen works Speed line alloys. These did have all the previous rally safety check stickers on them where they had traveled the world, rally Poland, rally Portugal and also rally Finland! I however had these refurbished too and unfortunately the stickers could not be salvaged. As well as a works spoiler I managed to find, by a lucky chance, a fiberglass s1600 Citroen Spoiler which was such a bonus to add to the look I was going for. Talking about the looks,.

That is my favourite part; the wrap that my good friends at Smart Graphics, Ystrad Mynach brought to reality for me. It transformed the car from a budget build track car to something amazingly eye catching! When taking the car to the local weighbridge it was just over 1010kg with 1/2 of fuel. This results in almost 100kg in weight loss, doesn’t sound a lot considering it was stripped but the cage added a lot of that weight back and there is still a lot of room for improvement. I will, in the future, remove the glass, cut any non structural metal out, buy some carbon fibre panels and also a dream is to fit ITB’s in there. It would be how I visioned then. The reveal in March 2019 didn’t go as planned, myself and my friends at Smart Graphics worked until the day before the show putting the final touches on the car, however it was all in vein, as it broke down on the way to spring action day with a failed timing kit, ruining the reveal, losing 2 track sessions and worst of all, destroying the engine. It bent every valve and chipped every piston. A replacement was sourced within days and was fully refreshed and replaced the destroyed lump in a day by my mate Josh at Pit stop Garage. Since then it has been on several track sessions and worked like a dream. It by far isn’t the fastest, but it is so much fun.....

Author Paul Doherty

Shaun - Focus RS 2010

Hi Guys, I am Shaun My Instagram is @shamus_rs A depot manager for Orange plant for the last 12 years from Staffordshire I grew up with the mk1/2 escort when I was 17/18 & had a few of each & wrecked every one of them because back in the late eighties you could get another the next day , if only I knew what they would be worth now I’ve owned quite a few different performance cars over the years but always loved a ford from escorts / Opel manta GTE irmscher/ Renault 19 16v / MG turbos / 3 Subaru Imprezza/ Sapphire Cosworth / Escort Rs turbo / mk6 fiesta st / focus FL st & now a MK2 Focus RS

Cars are more than just something we drive daily, their a work of Art a vision in our minds that we have to create and show the world

I’m not a big fan of the car scene today, for me it was a lot better & less drama when I was younger Saying that I have made some good friends -life long friends over the years & meet some very interesting people including my Crush Vicki Butler Henderson. Cody Walker & Tyrese Gibson I have a passion for fords but have a love for all cars & the creativity /passion/ time people put into them. Everyone should be allowed to express themselves without the fear of being ridiculed. We all have different ideas of what cars are best & how they should be modified & that is the way it should be because if every car looked the same where would the car scene be, very dull! FOCUS 2010 RS, LUX 1 & 2, REVO STAGE 4

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PRO am Group A filter AS Plenum- Custom design Radtec High Performance intercooler 650 Injectors 3 “exhaust turbo back KMS Thunderstorm rear section with 5.5” tips Turbosmart recirc valve and actuator Wisbech crossover pipe Wisbech ECU holder Revo Stage 4 map – 403 BHP -425lbs of torque Fast & Furious engine plates – Levid Design Airtec big boost kit Mishimoto cooling hose kit blue

Focus RS 2010

I like to work on the car myself but do not get a lot of time because of work I am loyal to the people I use & have built a relationship with them over the years because of the standard of their work & most have been doing it a long-time & are top of their game . All the mechanical work gets done @Matt Lewis Motorsport, custom work done by Levid Design or Rukus Customs . All my wraps have been done by Blueprint Matt Lewis Motorsport, Levid-design, Rukus customs, Blue print Nottingham My first car was a mk2 escort which I paid next to nothing for off one of my neighbors but didn’t start modifying until I got my MK1 ESCORT then it was in bits every weekend Now my pride & joy is my Paul Walker tribute Focus MK2 RS with its 2nd wrap. It has a lot of cosmetic mods & is currently running Revo stage 4 software but we are going to get it forged next year with a hybrid turbo so we can run syvecs but there’s always something else you see , I love it when people say to me that’s it I’m done now cars finished ! yeah whatever For more info on this car and more Awesome cars check out our Online Magazine www.stanceauto.co.uk

Author Andz Stinton

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X My name is Marcelus Davis and I am a Southern California native, currently residing in Washington State. I have been in the Army for 10 years now and planning to complete 20 years of service! I am proud of what I do. Instagram: @blackapino_evox My current whip is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, I have had it for roughly a year now and have made some modifications. Fun fact, I used to be on the STi band wagon during high school and have to admit I HATED Evos! Well, let's say, that all changed back in 2012 when a friend and I went to go and test drive an Evo X. My life flipped upside down as if I was the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'. Feeling the torque and the aggressive sound of the exhaust was what made me fall in love and from that point onward, I had to own an Evolution! My first experience with an Evo was back when I was 23 years old, I purchased an '03 Evo VIII GSR out of impulse and learned a valuable lesson; research before you purchase! There were so many faults with the car to the extent I had to get rid of it.

Marcelus Davis

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Let's fast forward a bit, five years down the line and much research later, I finally purchased my 2011 Lancer Evolution X and I have never been happier! What got me into the car scene? Well, let's just say the same reason as to why anyone born in the 90's also got into the car scene, 'The Fast and the Furious'. The famous MKIV Supra is my forever dream, GTR's are nice but, as personal choice, I would choose a Supra over a GTR any day! I have to confess, I didn't get into the car scene right away as I didn't really have anyone I was close to who could introduce me to the 'Car Scene Ways'.

I could honestly tell you, this was my first car that I have built from stock. I've previously owned turbo charged cars in the past but, they were already modified so that for me does not count! I didn't want this to be like my first Evo so I took time researching forums, websites, and asked my more mechanically inclined friends about each and every part prior to purchasing or installing them. Oh yeah, tons of YouTube! Shout out to Devin Niemela for his well detailed DIY Evo X videos! Definitely helped tremendously!

Full specs:Clinic 1100cc Fuel Injectors; Grimm speed Elecontronic Boost Controller; GSC Power-Division Billet Evolution X S2 Camshafts; Turbosmart Compact Blow Off Valve; Turbosmart 24lbs Waste gate Actuator; ETS Air Intake; Ma Performance Upper Inter-cooler Pipe; Walbro 450lph Fuel Pump; ACT Heavy Duty Clutch with ACT Streetlite Flywheel; ETS Open Dump Downpipes; Unbranded Cattles Test Pipe; Ultimate Racing Exhaust; Suspension: Fortune Auto 500s with Swift Springs; Enkei RPF1s SBC (18x10.5 with +15 offset; and Yokohama Advanced Sport+ Tyre's.

To read more of this story and more fantastic pictures go to www.stanceauto.co.uk Author Carla DeFreitas

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Audi 100 C1

More Than Just An Old Car

Bartek Sobania

No matter where your from or how old you are everybody loves a Classic Car, buying one that needs restoring is even better for a Petrol Head, bringing it back to life and adding your own touch to make it your dream Classic makes all the time sweat and grime worth it, this is a true example of dedication to your dream

This Audi 100 C1 was first built in 1973 and now lives in Poland, the 2 door saloon as had quite a few changes from the factory model and i think you'll agree its all for the better, the low rider with its gold wheels and air suspension certainly stands out in a crowd and would make anyone stop and stair

All Photo credits go to @dasek.official. Please follow him on Instagram. Thank you for your time reading my article, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram.@bartek.audi

Hi all, My name is Bartek Sobania, Born in 1994 from Poland. I currently work as a car painter and have my own company! I am an Audi fan Instagram: @bartek.audi Most people know me because of my unique Audi 100 C1 however, I also have a static A6 C5 US Version and a static VW Caddy but, can ensure that this is not my last words. I have a few cars to be quite honest!

What got me into the car scene? I started with an A6 C5 dropped with static suspension, so low that many people thought I was actually running the car on air suspension.

Most people recognize me because; I am an owner of a Blue 100 C1 which looks pretty unique itself. I am into the car scene due to the atmosphere and people’s reactions towards my build!

In terms of stats, my car is currently fully stock (100 C1), nothing better than an original piece of art!In terms of fully restoring the car, I do the full restoration to the last bolt including the body words with metal sheets and spraying. With regards to the mechanical side of things, my friend who is a car mechanic undertook all the engine work and he mounted the air suspension. The exhaust was done by a specialist.

My first car was an A6 C5 US Version which originally got me into the car scene. I did eventually build up to where I am now. In terms of plans and obviously with all the vehicle that I own, I can probably confirm that my blue one is now done! Now onto a new project, the Audi 100 C1 Coupe S 1972. I have many plans for her, that’s for sure! I currently only form part of one group called ‘Raceism’. I have entered into many car competitions and have won many with my cars due to how they look. I love doing those things! I attend shows/events/meets but not very often! The shows I would highly recommend would be the Polish Raceism, The Event and German XS Carnight Classic. I am a true Audi lover so I must say my dream car is an Audi Sport Quattro! Once an Audi lover, always an Audi lover… Thank you for your time reading my article, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram. @bartek.audi

Audi 100 C1

Our dreams and ambitions can be seen in the things we create some create Paintings or Sculptures, Petrol Heads create their dreams, their works of Art, that dream they had of a perfect car, it isn't just buying a car already modified, any body can do that, its choosing the right colours, the right shapes, that extra mod in the perfect place, increasing its power and performance, its ride height, it all comes together as your creation your passion, you can see this in Bartekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, he as a few cars, each one as magnificent as this one, let's hope we get to see them in the magazine soon, and that he continues to create works of Art

Author Carla DeFreitas

Harrison Morrow Surely every Parents Dream is to see their children do well in the world and achieve things they never did, Harrisons Mum and Dad are those parents that go the extra mile come rain or shine they are always there helping this little Race Driver achieve his dreams

Harrison Morrow, Team Total Trouble Racing, TTR. I started age 8 racing corporate karts both indoors and outdoors, but I wanted to go faster and race properly. So, age 9 I got my race licence at Whilton Mill and I started karting for real with a race team called Protrain.

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What was you Favourite Race? My favourite race meeting was the British Touring cars at Silverstone, I went on to the grid and I got to sit in a touring car in the pits while the team got it ready for a race. I decided there and then I wanted to race cars How old was you when you started? I started age 8 racing corporate karts both indoors and outdoors, but I wanted to go faster and race properly. So, age 9 I got my race licence at Whilton Mill and I started karting for real with a race team called Protrain. There are a big number of work teams. We all race to control Dunlop slicks or wets. We have full race telemetry and data recording from our on-board lap timing kit.

Harrison Morrow What was your First year like? In my first year on Karting, it was tough, I started as a novice, on black number plates and you start from the back of the grid. I had a number of bad results and some crashes. I made my race debut in the pouring rain, and I spun in one heat over 6 times, as my dad had not put a wet set up on the Kart.

What Kart do you Race? I race Honda cadet karts. These are karts powered by a 160cc Honda engine and they can go at up to 60mph.

When did you set up your Team?

Last year we set up our team, I designed the logo as I love blue and green, and I am troubled on the race track!

Do you race in bad Have you won any weather? Trophies? We race in all weathers, I have raced in hail, snow, rain and sunshine.

How many do you race against?

Normally at a big club race meet, there will be between 30 – 50 other Honda race drivers from all over the country and also abroad. We have standing starts and normally 2 – 3 heats and a final. I race on a chassis called Project 1, there are a lot of other chassis too, so it is very competitive. which is really good

We were runners up in the Shenington Sprint series 160 cadet class, so I got a trophy at Silverstone for doing that.

Who is you favourite Driver? My favourite race driver is Max Verstappen

Most memorable Race?

My most memorable experience was winning my first Final in March. I got the jump at the start from 2nd on the grid and led to the flag! it was a very awesome experience

Whats the most Fun you've had?

Most fun I have ever had was when I went out on track with slick tyres and a massive rain shower hit, and I just stayed on track power sliding everywhere, I was sideways at every point on the track. it was so much fun!

Dream car?

My dream car would be a F1 car to race. I also want to race at Le Mans.

Do you race for fun?

I race to win, it is very hard sometimes, as our team is just a privateer set up, we do everything we can to win.

Where do you Race?

I usually race in the Midlands at Shenington and Whilton Mill.

Favourite Track?

My favourite track is a place called Rye house. I have only Favourite real car? tested there, but you My favourite car at the have this flat out first moment would be a corner with a hard modified Nissan barrier and it is a great skyline in bright green buzz going into it as with so much power, so fast as you can. I can drift it or go fast! How many Laps

Do your friends watch?

I like seeing all my mates at the race track too, we are like a big race family, always helping each other.

until You learn the Track?

When I go to new tracks, it can take me about 3 – 4 sessions to learn how the track feels and handles,

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Do you have a routine before racing? I have a race routine; in the car I always watch races in the car driving to the race track. I always have a pot noodle at lunchtime and my dad and I have a special race handshake when I am on the grid ready to go.

Worst Race? My worst day was at Whilton, when I was disqualified for driving over the track limits, I got a penalty for contact which made my nose of the kart drop, and I also got a penalty from the stewards for hitting another driver too. A bad final for me.

How do you see yourself in 5 years? I want to be racing cars in 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time, we plan to kart until I am 13, then go into car racing.

What is your Dream? My dream, to get to a big race championship like F1 or Touring cars. Most of all, I want to be racing and driving for as long as I can, and I hope I can work in racing all my life

Author Lee Harrison

That Pink RS

That Pink RS While I was out on a sunny Sunday afternoon, just after the covid shut down I was in a place called Buxton, I was on the way to a Photo-shoot for my car and some others from a JDM group by the name of JCM Manchester, we was convoying and I had lagged behind, which turned out to be very lucky because this dream car with this wicked colour slowly drove past me, to say I was gob smacked was an understatement, the colour and the style of the car just made you stare at it, lucky no one was in front of me, I watched it pass in my rear view mirror and thought wow I would love that in the magazine, well here it is, I found it and the owner the lovely Nicola Bibby with the pink hair.

Nicola Bibby - Instagram:@r555nlb

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That pink RS? yup... that’s the one. Point, stare, admire, amaze, disgust... a few of the reactions I get. So... a little bit about that pink RSs, pink haired owner... My name is Nicola Bibby, but you guys can call me Nic, I own my own bath bomb company called Bubble & Blow. My story is like many, years and years of wanting but never been able to quite achieve my goal until now. I’ve always adored the road presence of the Focus RS Mk2 no other car has a presence like it. The head turning capability of these beasts are off the chart, matched with the sound of that sweet 5 pot and it’s anyone’s dream car. That was when I knew that I would own this car one day.

Nicola Bibby

Nicola as struggled for along time through life and to achieve her goals, now she as turned that corner and is on the up. I worked damn hard to achieve that dream and after years of only ever surviving it was my time to live and this was my reward, my pat on the back and the moment in my life where I could finally say, I’m proud of myself’ If you guys take one thing from my story it’s this, dream big, work hard and you can achieve the world’ no matter how hard times get, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. July 2019... the year I would officially become a MK2 RS owner. Not only that but the first time I’ve ever owned a Modified car. And that car didn’t disappoint, I couldn’t ever imagine how this car would make me feel. The sheer power, the fighting to keep it in a straight line, the pops, the bangs, it’s the most fun car I’ve ever driven!

As you can see, it’s quite different compared to how it is now. It was, back then stage 4+ pushing 400bhp. I remember saying to myself, wow! This is the dream! I won’t ever want to do or change anything to it. As you can imagine, this was short lived My modification list soon grew and grew. First, it started off with changing the Software that was installed already to KMS’s stage 3 software, one of, I must say the best modifications I could have done. As soon as I changed to the KMS software it was as though I was driving a completely different car, it responded better, handled better and changed the whole driving experience for the better. The power was instant and more refined. Moving away from the software that was installed was one of the best moves I made, I couldn't recommend KMS motor sports more! You NEED their software

Nicola Bibby A quick run down... KMS thunderstorm Exhaust KMS STAGE 3 Software Upgraded supporting mods for software (650cc Injectors, Group A Air Filter, Airtec Crossover Pipe, all hoses upgraded to Samco) Pro Alloy Intercooler KMS roof scoop KW V1 Coil overs WRC vents Kuro Carbon steering wheel, fog light covers & wing mirrors Alloy coolant tank Upgraded Helix Organic Clutch Kit Anembo Plenum

But... the mod which made this car what it is today was as you’ve probably guessed, the wrap. That shows the show stopping colour, Satin Chrome Rose Gold.

The wrap was completed by Wrap That Car in Manchester. Honestly this guy is a magician. A total perfectionist. He absolutely nailed it and I can’t recommend him enough.

Is there more to come for the RS? yes... yes there is, lots more to come but... you’ll have to follow me to find out @r555nlb on Instagram. There’s some BIG changes still to come. Some I think will shock you so watch this space... Will I ever sell the RS? Honestly... no, I won’t ever sell the RS, it was such a pinnacle moment in my life, that I never want to get rid of it. That doesn’t mean my car garage won’t grow. My next car goal and an itch I just have to scratch is definitely an R34 GTR followed closely by a Silvia S15

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The end result.... a completely unique and show stopping RS. This really did make this car, I’ve always been one to be different and now it was finally mine. Yes... the RS was nice back when I purchased it but that could have been anyone’s car.

Special shoutouts to @waxandaway - the best detailer around @acalloys - The Alloy God @customplatesltd - the best custom plates Thanks for reading! And watch this space! Love Nic

Author Paul Doherty

EXPERTS IN ALLOY WHEEL REFURBISHMENT Instagram:@acalloys AC Alloys was established in 2017 by company founders Andy Cooper and Sandy Cooper. With over 20 + years of experience working in the wheel industry Andy started AC Alloys with one main aimâ&#x20AC;Ś to provide the highest quality and affordable alloy refurbishment service available in the North West. Currently we offer unit based services at our head quarters in Denton Manchester, also, we offer a flexible mobile service within a 30 mile radius of our head quarters. As an established , forward thinking, dynamic and fast growing company we are always keen to experiment with the latest techniques, colour schemes and paint styles to keep up with the ever growing car performance and modification market. Meet The AC Alloys team Owner & Founder Andy Cooper Andy is Owner & founder of AC Alloys and is our head technician. Andy is often described as a perfectionist, never satisfied with any sort of blemish and provides the highest quality of service for his clients. Andy has built an outstanding national reputation with customers , with many clients coming to the AC Alloys depot from all over the U.K. Sandy Cooper. Director & Admin. Sandy provides administration assistance to Andy and the company to ensure smooth day to day running of AC Alloys. Sandy has an extensive range of transferable skills which come from her nursing background. Sandy is no stranger to a bit of graft ! and regularly prepares wheels for refurbishment under Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expert supervision.

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Porsche Cayman 981 GT4

Kiron Phillips, Porsche 981 GT4 I'm 25 years old and the founder of British vodka brand, RK Vodka. Instagram: @rkvodka My current car is a 981 GT4 wrapped in our own RK VODKA livery, the car itself is stock and is most likely to remain that way. Some likely changes will be upgrading the infotainment system and potentially changing the alloys. I'd love to get some BBS wheels on the car one day! This is my third Porsche Cayman, I started with a 987.2 Cayman S and then moved on to a base model 718 Cayman.

Kiron Phillips The goal was always to get a GT4 one day and it really hasn't disappointed. The 981 GT4 is the first time Porsche put a 911 engine in a Cayman chassis, this combined with a manual gearbox makes for a truly engaging driving experience. My passion for cars started when my brother (and now business partner) took me to London to go and see all the supercars on Sloane Street. I instantly fell in love with the car scene and it became a goal of mine to get behind the wheel of something special. The car scene provides a fantastic hobby with events all over the country every weekend and a group of like minded people that come together from different backgrounds and places with one common passion, cars! I am members of loads of Facebook groups and actively attend events hosted by supercar Driver @Supercardriver and slammed UK @Officialslammeduk. Special thanks to Thats a wrap for the great work they do @thatsawrap_2020 My favourite events to attend are drives, it's a great way to have fun with friends and also explore some amazing places. I've done the North Coast 500 and Monaco twice, both amazing roads trips and highly recommended.

Porsche Cayman 981 GT4

I am hoping this car will stay in my life forever if I am honest. The car was originally white before being wrapped by our good friends at Thats A Wrap. I always knew that I would brand the car up for our business so it was always going to be a black or a white GT4. The black and white wrap is the same design as our vodka bottles and the copper stripe running up the centre represents our copper pot distillery as well as being a nod of that hat to Porsche GT racing heritage.

I wanted the car to look very on brand for Porsche, so at a glance you would assume it's a Porsche race car and then when you look closely it's clearly a vodka brand. All of the sponsors featured on the car as brand partners of ours, people who we have worked with for a while now. I didn't want random names on the car, it was important the brands on the car helped paint the picture of who we are and what our brand is all about. I hope you like what we have done with the car and hopefully you will see it at some events soon.

Author Paul Doherty

Bob Morgan Nissan Skyline R33 GTST

My name is Bob Morgan, aged 33, I live in sunny Devon, near Exeter after moving from Wales to live with my fiancĂŠe. I currently work as an assistant manager in a pub/hotel. Instagram: @midnight44club

Bob Morgan My current pride and joy that has caused many headaches is a Nissan Skyline R33 GTST which I purchased for £2,069 back in 2011. It had a couple of mods when I bought it, it had a standard turbo stage 1 tuned. In those 9 years since I have had the car, I have modified it quite a lot, the current spec list is as follows-

Brakes , suspension, Wheels: BC Racing Adjustable Suspension: Set Soft On the Rear & Medium On The Front Drift works Hicas eliminator kit Hel blue braided brake lines Front and rear strut braces Ferodo DS2000 Front & Rear Brake Pads Brembo rear grooved brake disks Electronic Line lock system 30mm hub centric wheel spacers on the rear Big front brake disk conversion 18" X 9.5 ET30 Gunmetal Rota GTR Alloy Wheels Interior / Exterior R32 GTR front seats GTR Middlehurst floor mats Sunroof solar panel and headlining replaced with nonsunroof model R33 GTR clock clusters Nismo Carbon Gear knob Bride gear knob and handbrake covers Auto Meter Monster Rev Counter with shift light Auto Meter Turbo Timer Snap off steering wheel Sony rear speakers with kicker front speakers Cusco dash dodger roll cage Tablet to use as ECU display and run iTunes Doluck front and rear bumpers Blue air horn Tinted modified headlights with devil eyes Rover mini side indictors on front bumper Greddy gracer side skirts Nismo tinted side indicators Vented front wings 25mm wider Ganador Rare E-01261 mirrors APR Carbon fibre Big Gay Wing Nismo carbon fibre bonnet with aero catches Fibreglass flush fit boot lid light up rear skyline panel fog light removed and installed in offside rear tail light R33 GTR carbon fibre grille R33 GTR rear over fenders R33 GTR fuel flap Hornet maxx 1 alarm system.

Most of the work I have done myself, but the tuning has been done by ‘Whifbitz’ in Caldicot. Parts for the build have come from ‘Auto Extreme’, ‘JDM garage’ and ‘Conceptua tuning’. I have been through several stages of tune, and I managed a 13second 1/4mile 115mph @ 480BHP at Santa Pod raceway. Currently the cars last dyno reading was 579BHP which is 483.2BHP 368.6LB-FT @ the hubs @ 1.2bar. I started making changes to the engine / drive train after being beaten on the drag strip by a 70year old lady driving a Rover 75 on the drag strip at Santa pod, the video can be found on YouTube, I am still friends with her and her family and still joke about I now. Hopefully when it is all complete the car will reach 700BHP or thereabouts! I am hoping next time I go to Santa Pod I will run a low 11second pass. Once I am happy with the engine and performance, it will be off to be mapped and I will be sorting out the body work which could do with some love and a fresh coat of paint.

Nissan Skyline R33 GTST

Engine:

JDM is a passion, a lifestyle, its following is the world over, the cars are far and wide, we all love it, we all have a favourite, it's depicted in films more than any other cars, why? This is why, look at what he has achieved and he is going for more, the vast specs list will keep growing which means the value and power will still grow, it's a passion and that passion as to be fulfilled at any cost, he is doing a fantastic job and his car is outstanding and worth a place in our magazine. If you are reading this and you want to have your story and car in our magazine why not get in touch with us, we have a Facebook Group and Page so it is even easier to share pictures of your car to show it of to the world and us, head on over there and show us what you have got Author Carla DeFreitas

Petrol blue cam cover bolts & blue dress up washers Kandy blue rocker covers with lightning graphics Carbon fibre cooling panel An-10 greddy oil cooler kit Freddy intake plenum Turbo smart 1200 fpr Torques fuel filter with 10-micron element Hel an-8 Teflon braided feed fuel line Hel An-6 Teflon braided fuel return line HKS earthing / grounding kit Jap speed alloy radiator Carbon fibre strut brace 90mm throttle body Boost junkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silicone hoses Brake stopper 3-inch inlet/outlet Aluminium intercooler with custom made pipework K&N air filter Bosh 1000cc top feed fuel injectors Billet fuel rail Holset hx35/40 modified turbocharger with bigger billet comp wheel Custom Aluminium power steering reservoir Custom screen wash reservoir Aluminium An-10 oil catch tank An-10 stainless breather pipes Rb26dett long nose crankshaft Rb26dett Manley conrods Rb26dett oversized Cp pistons 87mm Rb25det head with 1.6mm cosworth head gasket Uprated intake and exhaust supertech valve stem seals Acl race bearings (big end and mains) R35 GTR Coil pack conversion kit Hel braided turbo oil lines N1 oil pump N1 water pump Engine fully balanced Tomei poncams Tomei oil restrictor Link g4+ ecu system AEM cas trigger disk Engine torque damper Twin Turbosmart 40mm waste gates Hybrid performance steam pipe exhaust manifold HKS dump valve Walbro F90000274 (455LPH) Fuel Pump with Direct Feed Separate Relay Wiring Custom 3 inch turbo back exhaust system 5 inch exit Screamer pipes by side skirt Orc 559 twin plate clutch MRL Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Line Reservoir to Slave Cylinder Supra exhaust manifold studs

Jonathan Nissan R34 Skyline GT-T

Because the Skyline was not a GT-R, I had to modify the car completely from interior to exterior

Hi, my name is Jonathan. I used to live in a small town called Ashford near Heathrow airport, however I now live in the city of Macau in Asia. I record most of my life with my Nissan R34 Skyline GT-T on Instagram. Instagram: @r34_macau Give me a follow if interested!

Jonathon

My first car was a Mazda RX-8 in red. It was a fun, compact sports car especially with the high revving rotary engine. But the strict emission test was a real headache to deal with, also the condition of the car when she was first purchased was particularly poor. However, I still really enjoyed the RX-8 and she was My first step into entering the JDM community. After a while, I managed to fix every single little problem with the RX-8. But soon after, a friend of mine showed me the sale advert for the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T. Despite me really liking the Skyline at the time, I had to turn away from her due to the high price. Let's fast forward a few months.. I saw the same Skyline for sale and (luckily) she was not yet sold! I fell in love with her at first glance! I cannot describe what I felt when I finally managed to touch her after dreaming about a Skyline for almost 20 years! It was then that I realised I had to really tighten my belt in order to make the purchase possible. An introduction to the R34 is not really necessary as it's a dream car to most 90's kids like me. I remember growing up and playing games such as Gran Turismo 2 and watching movies like the Fast and the Furious where the legendary Paul Walker. Seeing him thunder across a bridge with his R34 Skyline sparked my passion for the car. This passion and love for the R34 did not come from just from Hollywood and media influence. Back when I was 12, my Parents decided to ship me off to the UK for education purposes and just hours before boarding the flight (with no return) I begged them to buy me a 1/18 scale Nismo Z-Tune R34 Skyline model. Since then that model stayed with me throughout my childhood. Because My Skyline was not a GT-R, I had to modify it completely, from interior to exterior. The start of this process was of course the search for parts. I have flown to Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and many more places just to source the parts I required. In the mean time I stripped down the car completely to remodel her into my childhood model car - The Nismo Z-tune R34 Skyline " Considering the age of the car (close to 20 years old), I decided to rebuild the engine. Because of the engine rebuild and the other work I did on the car I only managed to drive her properly about a year after I first bought her. But, all the time, effort and money paid off well and the sensation of sitting in her is worth all of that!

Building a Dream takes Time and Patience

Nissan R34 Skyline GT-T

Sticking to the Rules of the Land Due to the very conservative regulations, the Macau Transport Bureau prohibited the importation of second hand cars. Its because of this that the only option of converting the GT-T into a GTR was the only thing I could not do.

List of modifications up to date:

But, my next step would be performance upgrades. Also, I am currently waiting for the Government approval to convert the R34 into manual transmission. Yes I know, another huge challenge to battle with the Bureau. However, this all being approved will enable me to upgrade the Skyline closer to a GTR-Spec as the GTR is manual transmission only.

Custom-made Carbon Fiber Z-tune style body kit Custom-made Carbon Fiber Cooling Slam Panel Tein Flex Z suspension HKS Silent Hi-Power Exhaust HKS Super Power Flow intake Autobahn88 intercooler Autobahn complete Silicone Hose Kit fits Advan Racing GT Forged 18’ wheels AP Racing Pro 5000R Brakes set Recaro Racing seats Original R34 GTR Multi-Function Display Original R34 GTR Steering wheel Nismo R34 GTT automatic Dashboard Nismo Radiator Cap, Oil Filler Cap, Fuel Filler Cap Nismo Z-tune R34 GTR decals I actively participate in numerous car shows and car meets but considering the age of her I'd rather keep her in healthy condition than being over-tuned. This year I am applying for a parade show drive during the half-time period at the Macau Grand Prix (that's if the Corona virus has gone). For those who haven't heard about the race, it was first held in 1954 and is still being hosted during the second week of November every year. The street circuit – Guia Circuit; is the only street circuit racing event in which both cars (formula 3) and motorcycles participate. Whilst being one of the FIA designated race circuits, many well known drivers participated in the event during their early careers e.g. Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Edoardo Mortara. One of the less known stories was that in 1990 an R32 Skyline GTR driven by Masahiro Hasemi conquered the Macau GP championship and outran the second place by over a lap. Since then the Skyline earned the renown nickname of “Godzilla”. I'd recommend you all visit Macau and it's car scene. Thank you for your time reading my story. on.....

As the Author and owner of this magazine I would like to thank all the car owners, Group owners and their members for their continued support in helping us build this magazine without their support none of this would be here for you to enjoy. Thank you Paul and the Staff Author Carla DeFreitas

JJ DUDEC

JJ Dubec - NSX - F7LTHY Yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the most vital piece of advice for those who wish to pursue a dream build or follow in my footsteps: if I can do it, so can you.

NSX - F7LTHY

The SEMA Show Q&A Your NSX was one of the most talked about vehicles at SEMA. How did this project all start out for you? This project began at SEMA the year prior when I had a discussion with LibertyWalk’s founder Kato Wataru. He asked me what projects I thought would be cool to do for the future and we both agreed we were excited seeing the concept drawings and renderings of the new (2nd Gen) NSX. I told him that I would be excited to do a LibertyWalk widebody project once the car was in my hands. Of course the signature Liberty Walk widebody kit transforms the NSX into an instant classic. How did the process go and how long did it take to put it together?

My name is JJ Dubec My Instagram is @DocZilla12 I’m born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, I am a Physician with special training in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. I have 2 boys aged 11 and 6. I also like to illustrate in my spare time and customize cars. I have been invited to SEMA show in Las Vegas every year since 2014 to show my builds. I created F7LTHY, a mindset that encourages people to flex their creative side in all aspects of life whether it be cars, art, music, sport, dance, writing, or any form of creative self-expression. My doctor life is clean and calculated, my life with art and cars is F7LTHY and breaks convention.

The LibertyWalk kit in my opinion really morphs the stock design into a more muscular, aggressive look. The process of assembly went very smoothly. The suspension and exhaust were months in development as we had to virtually design from the drawing board. There were no aftermarket air suspension and exhaust upgrades available at the time and we had to design and manufacture our own parts with the assistance of great sponsors like AIR REX, SerialNine, and TNEER Exhausts. Once LibertyWalk had the world’s first kit finally made they shipped it out to me ASAP and we had the kit fitted and painted in about 3 weeks just in time for SEMA.

Cars of great beauty are born from our minds and soul only brought to reality from our hard work

JJ DUDEC

What is it about the LB styling that keeps you coming back? I love cars with the widebody look and slammed stance. They represent extremes in terms of design and customization. The LB stying provides a great platform for me to add my own unique touches and make each project personal. What are some of the other stand out modifications you have done? I personally love some of the meticulous details that most eyes except the keenest will tend to overlook. For example, the paint throughout this car has been painstakingly redone to include gloss black painting of all the stock black parts and every vent opening and most of the contours around openings were extended to include a black silhouette. This gives the car a very subtle but noticeable ferocity. It is best seen when next to a stock NSX. Also, the littlest things like using titanium tapered heads and washers with the threaded inserts instead of screws. Custom inner and outer diameter hardware with meticulous repainting of those parts to the body colour codes.

What were your feelings on the experience before, during and after SEMA? SEMA has a special place in my life now. I was merely an observer 7 years ago with no experience in the customization scene. Because of the generous invitations and sponsorship support since 2014, I’m happy to say that this was my sixth SEMA show in a row that I have brought new projects to each year. It’s very humbling for me because there are times when I feel that being a Father and Physician are my main roles in life but this illness that I have for customizing cars keeps me coming back and I’m so grateful that I get the opportunity to do so. It really boils down to the friends and fans that support my builds, smash the like button, smash the follow button, and give encouraging comments; a lot of that helps fuel my desire to do more and aim for #whatsnext. So you’ve showcased the GTR, Ferrari, Jeep and two NSXes what can we next expect to see from your custom collection? Hahaha!! You know, I really want to do something crazy to my Ferrari 458 Spider. I’m gonna start planning.

During the process, what was the most difficult obstacle to overcome? The toughest obstacle to overcome is a common factor to most teams putting together builds for SEMA and that is the timing of getting parts (often prototypes and fresh off the assembly line) and installing them in time for the show. Often time there is limited room for error because of time constraints. If mistakes are made, imagination, skill, and effort are precious commodities. These obstacles are often the basis for wonderful friendships and stories because as we endure challenge or hardships, you get to know your team really well and it also shows you who can withstand pressure and deadlines best.

NSX - F7LTHY

What motivates you to keep building cars? Doing these customization projects are so much fun and I love cool cars. The motivation to keep going is innate. It stems from the desire to be artistic and flex that right-brain creativity. All-day I spend in my clinics using my left-brain, the analytical, ordered, scientific side. These cars require imagination and thinking beyond constraints, and help me exercise that F7LTHY part of my personality. As a result, cars bring a sort of balance in my life.

I personally love some of the meticulous details that most eyes except the keenest will tend to overlook.

Do you still own the other cars? Which has been your favourite and why? I am happy to say that I still own the GTR, Jeep, and both NSXes. I sold the Ferrari coupe, but I replaced it with a 458 Spider. The NSXes are just so well balanced and their relative rarity makes it my favourite for now. Tell us about F7lthy and how did it come about? Why call the brand “F7lthy”? F7LTHY has been a stamp that I’ve put on all my projects because it is such a meaningful symbol for me. F7LTHY represents the artistic expression that I mentioned previously. It is the paradox of my usual clean, clinical, by-the-rules lifestyle as a physician in my daily grind. The scientific, calculating left-brain side versus the creative, artistic right-brain side . Clean half vs F7LTHY half. So no matter what type of creativity or art a person loves to express, whether it be music, dance, writing, graffiti, sports, etc. everyone has that F7LTHY side to them and I encourage them to let it out and let it be a part of the balance in your life.

JJ DUDEC

What’s next for F7LTHY and where will we be seeing more of the brand? I don’t think I can neglect F7LTHY any longer. I have gotten so many requests for decals and clothing and collaborations. I think that I will really make an effort in 2021 to get a proper website going and perhaps work with retailers and established companies to get it going. I’m happy to say that I’ll be doing a fun collaboration with LibertyWalk and 808ALLDAY out of Hawaii as these guys share a common vision and vibe with me. Look out for more for sure. Mostly I’m thankful that folks out there will hopefully hear the message behind it and see what it is beside the trendy look or logo.

Any advice for people looking to follow in your footsteps to build their dream cars?

What message do you have for our readers, your fans and anyone that loves automotive culture?

Yes, I’ve got the most vital piece of advice for those who We all love cars and some projects are so insanely cool they wish to pursue a dream build or follow in my footsteps: if literally stand out and take centre stage. My message would be to take time to appreciate as many different types of cars as you can I can do it, so can you. (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and try to equally appreciate the It hasn’t been that long since I was in school, pouring people behind them. over every page of the latest magazines and spending time online admiring other people’s projects. Find the The customization scene has people from all walks of life and all time to take care of the essentials in life and work, but types of levels of expertise. Learn to support others efforts, advise don’t forget to pursue those goals which also bring you when the time is right, and praise when it is deserved. Every great joy. single person in our scene is important and I would love to see us all recognize that better Prepare to work harder than you expect, but also know that with an exemplary effort you will also encounter wonderful experiences and a truly worthwhile voyage.

Such a fantastic collection of cars, all meticulously worked on and designed by a true Artist, does it have to be a Painting to be classed as Art? No we don’t think so, a creation from our minds is surely Art, JJ’S Cars are all a work of Art! Author Carla DeFreitas

Willians Ricetti Subaru BRZ When it comes to facing challenges when upgrading letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say I did encounter many! I did everything alone in my garage with no experience or knowledge but all challenges that I faced were nothing that I could not overcome.

Subaru BRZ

My name is Willians Ricetti, originally from Curitiba, a city in Southern Brazil however, I have been residing in California for three years now. Instagram: @Wr7_garage At the moment, I own and drive a Subaru BRZ amongst other cars. I drive the BRZ because, in my opinion it is an extremely fun car to drive and has plenty of potential when it comes to builds. What got me into the car scene? Well that is a good question. I cannot tell you for sure however, I can say that since a very young age I have been crazy about cars. Let’s just say, you’re born with the bug sometimes! Unfortunately, growing up within a family of petrol heads did not happen for me. Hoping for one day to have one of my own.

What makes my car unique and stand out from the crowd. I must say that for me it’s all the modifications and for sure the colour. There is no other BRZ that looks like mine and that for me makes it completely unique. It is tailored to my preference and personality! When it comes to facing challenges when upgrading let’s just say I did encounter many! I did everything alone in my garage with no experience or knowledge but all challenges that I faced were nothing that I could not overcome. Making builds are learning curves at the end of the day. When it comes to recommending the BRZ, I would definitely recommend it to anyone! It is an amazing car, full of potential that makes me extremely happy. It doesn’t have big numbers or a huge engine but it is a lot of fun and that is what matters to me. Wide body kit Air bags suspension Racing seats Harness bar Racing seat belt Harness Full exhaust Turbo kit Tail light 18 ”rims Camber kit

Willians Ricetti Passion for our cars is what drives us to achieve that perfect look It terms of all the work undertaken on the BRZ, I have done all the work myself with the occasional help from my wife. I have enjoyed every single bit of it! The BRZ was not my first car. My first car was actually a Volkswagen Voyage and indeed, it did have some modifications on its exterior such as, air bag suspension, sport seats and some rims. Is my car finished? Well, I believe it is very close to the end however, there are some minor upgrades I would still like to make such as, the headlights, brakes and some other little things. I form part of a small group of friends called ‘nolikes’, it is a really fun group to be a part of and you can find them on Instagram on @nolikes.gang. Go and give us a follow! I have not participates in any car competitions yet however, I would like to do this in the near future. In terms of shows and car meets, I attempt to go to as many as I can however, I did not go to any this year. I had plans to go and show off my pride and show at one of the shows but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this did not end up happening, maybe next time. Everyone has a dream car I would say. They either own it already or work towards it. I would say my dream car is a Lamborghini Huracan. It is an amazing car which looks insane. Don’t forget to give me a follow on Instagram and thank you for reading my story.

Author Carla DeFreitas

Lewis Allen

Lewis Allen BMW E90 3 litre Diesel

Speed, Style, Stanced what more do you need?

Willians Ricetti

I'm 28 from Sheerness in Kent Instagram:@yellow_e90 Currently In the British army I've always been in the car scene started off in the moped scene till i got my driving licence I have owned many cars the one i miss the most has to be the Mk4 Astra GSi I would love to own another one again someday. My first car was a typical corsa c I've done a few bits to this car but plan to do more Resprayed in Renault liquid yellow Bagged with airlift performance 7twenty deep concave wheels 10.5j all round custom made headlights custom made M4 bumper M3 rep rear bumper custom made M3 exhaust CSL boot lid corbeau RXI leather bucket seats TRS harnesses custom made harness bar I think next on the list is a respray and engine change, so i can get more power I have got the car to where it is now i've not physically done the work but i've paid garages to do the bits for me, I highly recommend you do your research on people offering to do the work for you because there is always some really bad people out there so to avoid any mishaps i would highly recommend you do your research.

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Lewis Allen

I own a group called stance brothers, why don't you check us out and some of the awesome members cars we have plenty to see and get involved with I follow Shadow car culture GermanSpacific Car meets - German vs Jap I try to go to as many car shows as i can usually about 90% of the car shows around the UK Best show experience so far was going to 100% auto live in Rotterdam in Holland, I came 1st place for best German car at German vs Jap Dream car Ford escort cosworth

Author Shannon Kealey Jeavons

Honda Integra DC5

Haruki Yumoto Honda Integra DC5 Do I have a dream car? No, I want to make people dream when in my car. That is my true goal.

Haruki Yumoto

Hello all, My name is Haruki Yumoto from Japan. At the current time, I am in university. Instagram: @sunshine__dc5 At the moment I currently drive a Honda Integra DC5 and am lucky enough to say that the DC5 was indeed my very first car! Many people dream of owning a DC5 as a first car others work towards owning one. I drive the DC5 because one of the things that caught my eye was its shape and is one of the main things that draws people attention to them.

I must admit that what truly got me into the car scene was the effect from watching my parents drifting. I really caught the bug from there! I did grow up within a family of petrol heads and must say that this truly made me passionate about the car scene today. In my opinion, I think my car is unique and stands out from the crowd based on the atmosphere I have created. Its height, camber and body colour is something that really stands out and catches peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. When upgrading and adding modifications I must say that we did have true difficulty fitting on the suspension, apart from that my plan for it went very smoothly.

Honda Integra DC5

Is my car an import? Well if it was to be ‘imported’ abroad then I would say so however, I live in Japan and the car is Japanese so no. I would definitely recommend people buying a DC5, it is a good car in everything. You find true pleasure driving it, has the power and you can definitely make it look cool by taking a stance effect on it. My aim for the DC5 was to make it look like an overseas stance dream, I was very particular about camber, vehicle height and body colour. I wanted to create my own view of the world and I am working towards making it like no other. Working towards some unique brakes and exhaust system. In terms of the work undertaken on the car, I did everything apart from the welding. Other than that, every little aspect of the build has been done by me and I am extremely proud of what I have created. do not have any professionals to recommend however, shout out to my friends for assisting and supporting along the way and being a big part of my build. Let’s be honest here, is a build ever finished? My current plans is to create a fender and will probably come up with many more plans in the future. Am I part of any groups or clubs? I would definitely recommend ‘Battlegang TM’ you can find them on their website. In terms of car competitions, I have been selected for events however, I have not won any awards yet. Maybe one day! I do attend shows and local car meets mainly because, that is the kind of place I like to be. I like the variety of people and the socialisation with petrol heads who are just like me. People in the car scene just get along so well and that is where I truly belong. Do I have a dream car? No, I want to make people dream when in my car. That is my true goal.

Author Carla DeFreitas

Since 2020

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As time went on, the e30 got an engine rebuild by my dad, I tagged along helping him after school. Since then I couldn’t take my hands off anything mechanical, then went onto rebuilding my kx125’s engine at the age of 13. That’s how my passion for cars comes from, and then the discovery of the legendary fast and furious, then … all hell broke loose.

Instagram: @PH11_WTF

Engine & exterior: Stage 2+ carried out by Awesome GTI 390hp All supporting mods … Airlift v2 management with performance struts H&R front and rear roll bars Every single bush is Polly bushed including engine mounts BBS 19” CH-R Wheels Falken fk510 all-round RS3 front grille Rs3 diffuser RS3 spoiler RS3 rear bumper Maxton splitter & spoiler extension Magna rear diffuser extension Interior: RS3 wing back seats RS6 carbon steering wheel R8 carbon trims Rear bench removal Rear custom boot build Custom roll cage

Photographer Facebook: untypicalmediauk Instagram: @untypical_media

The car scene for me takes me away from what’s happening in the background, being around chilled vibes, sick cars, and amazing people, what’s not to love about it? From meeting new people to discovering crazy builds every car meet/show I attend still to this day amazes me. Knowing there are all these hidden gems stored away in someone’s garage, and they only get brought out when the car shows are running. Without being a car enthuses how else would you expect to see these machines? I drive an Audi S3 8P Old but gold, seems like nowadays everyone is starting to forget about these things, before I got this I had plans to build a fast show car, and had my eyes set on a golf R, this was to my high end of my budget and would struggle to do the modifications I wanted to unless I went on finance. “Sod that, get something older and make it look better than a golf r “that’s what my thoughts were. Then I started looking into the RS3 8P but again couldn’t afford it unless finance. This is where the s3 came in, Buy a cheap – ish s3 make it my show car then eventually make it into a RS3, which is the long term goal! Currently engine wise I'm at stage 2+ running 390hp with all the supporting mods, also have a stage 3 turbo and manifold on order! Furthermore, how do I get in shows nowadays? Seems like all I need is bags and some flashy wheels … Well I wanted to do it a bit different as I had my car always set up for track use. Why not go down a “track car/show car look

The build began.. Started off with the engine mods, and suspension and wheels then eventually realised I wanted air ride as I wasn’t getting into the shows, so that’s what I did, followed the band wagon and got airlift v2 management along with my legendary BBS CHR wheels, no 3 splits round here .. once I did that it just looked like any other car on bags so then I needed do something to stand out from the crowd, So I found a rusty universal roll cage on the internet that needed re-welding spraying etc, me and the lads at work fabricated it so it actually fitted my car resprayed it and tried to bolt it in not realising it won’t fit as I had back seats, so that’s where the interior came in, again needed to stand out from the old “bag and wheel build” so that’s when I redid the interior, RS3 wing backs, RS6 carbon steering wheel, carbon R8 trims, took the rear seats out and rebuilt the whole interior on my mates front garden, MDF bit of curtain I found online, manual labour and £100 later I had myself a one of a kind boot build with showcase resprayed in a big cupboard my mates had on his garden.

A Dream Car Built on a Budget

My cars not the best looking VAG out there I know, but when you’re working with a budget and trying NOT to get yourself into debt, you work with what you've got, that’s what makes my Audi unique from the rest, what you see is what I have done with my own hands apart from the important stuff… shout outs @awsome GTI, for the engine work and @airtekautomotive for the bag install. Also my support from the groups I rep, @downlowoffical, @vagsocity. @dunkingbuscuit And the BOYS for the help in grafting!

Author: Paul Doherty

Future car? RS3 swapped S3. Future plans? stage 3 next couple of weeks should see 430 plus, but then like I say I can’t afford a RS3 so I’m going to make my S3 into one, mark my word 700hp inbound baby.

Jamie Mitsubishi Lancer I currently drive a Mitsubishi Lancer bought as an economical practical daily thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got out of hand and now is a wide bodied Evo rep or a D-evo. My love for cars started at a young age with my uncles 1990 Astra GTE . Then grew from attending a Max Power show at Donny race course! Growing up in the Max Power era has definitely moulded me as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted my cars to stand out from the crowd .. my lancer being the only wide bodied one in the UK and the only one to be painted in for Tangerine scream!

Instagram: @low.mpg

It’s not been an easy road certainly down the performance road bolting on mods is one thing but then putting your pride and joy into the hands of a mapper can be a minefield .. I'd strongly recommend doing your homework before doing so .. She's currently running 200 bhp but with the hardware under the bonnet 240-250 bhp is possible with more dyno time . A lot of the work I have mostly done myself with help from friends the full respray and smoothing out the body work was done by my mate Pav and his team at @driven_custom_vehicles. Fitting the kit initially and a few other bits my mate Didzis massively helped me with thankfully. My first motor was a far cry from then lancer.. it was my dad’s 5 door 1.4 206! Soon as I started working I banged 17inch wolf race rims on and the usual Halfords trinkets! Wasn't long before it was upside down in a field haha! As far as what does the future hold for the lancer .. I’m not really sure. I wouldn't ever say it’s finished. if it was that means I'd be bored of it and want to sell it... which wouldn't make sense as I'd never get back what I spent !You'll see me at the main shows about the country with the @mitsubishi_lancer_UK group.. a cracking bunch of lads a lasses always a top outing when we get together. Looking forward to Trax, Japfest this year !

Author: Carla De Freitas

Keiran

Subaru Impreza WRX300 No.158

Instagram: @Scooby_Wrx300

This is my Subaru Impreza WRX300 No.158 of a limited run of 300 cars.

My passion for cars probably started in my early teens, I was always collecting magazines such as Max Power, Fast Car and Redline as they always came with free stickers (and as a teen you wanted to see some boobies lol) then came Fast and the Furious and made the car scene even bigger, Once me and my friends left school everyone started buying their first car and driving about every hour of the day, after this I was hooked on cars and began attending the Max Power shows, My first car that I purchased was a Peugeot 106 XSI, for a little 1.4 engine this car certainly had a fight in him, after this I had a couple of MK3 Escorts in which one was a cabriolet with a Fibreglass Cosworth body kit and bonnet and sprayed Cadburys' metallic purple, You could miss me lol, from there I moved around from hatchbacks to saloons and brought my first Subaru Impreza which was a 1998 UK2000, I was so excited as this was my first turbo'd car and also AWD, due to the excitement I rushed into buying it and soon realized what I had got into, after a few repairs and the birth of my first child it was decided that the Subaru was to go and make room for a family car, this being a Vauxhall Insignia CDTI SRI VX-Line, a brilliant family car but had no fun factor anywhere, after one year of ownership I knew I needed another Subaru in my life so here we are, I purchased the car 2 years ago with only a few engine modifications, an STI spoiler and side skirts, the rest of the car was standard, I knew straight away that this car was sticking around for a while so I started to plan the modifications, the first thing I did was clean up the engine and replace some of the covers and replace some of the tired pipes and wires.

After this I moved onto the bodywork and wheels & Suspension. The first set of wheels I bought were some Gold OZ Superleggera that really set the car of bringing back the traditional Blue and Gold theme, then came the suspension which I opted for fully adjustable coil overs as I had a couple of issues with the standard shocks, not long went by and after a few more little changes the car was starting to look how I wanted it.

Then came the moment I wanted to change it up, so away with the traditional gold wheels and along came some Rally White Fifteen52 Turbomac, then I decided I wanted to be a bit different so opted for pink detailing on the car, my favourite modification to the car is my front splitter, my friend Alex had cut and fitted it but I then choose to fiberglass it to the original splitter making it a complete one off splitter, below you will see its current spec list, Being the WRX300 this came with a few upgrades being the Prodrive performance package, blue alcantara Subaru world rally team seats as well as some other additions/changes, Future plans for the car full car livery (not Subaru graphics) and after that will be moving inside to the interior but you will need to follow my Instagram if you want to see it, I love the car scene and have met some really interesting people and cars, the best thing I can take away from all of this is the friendships that have been made along the way, The most enjoyable times are when we all meet together whether it's at a local meet or at a big show somewhere around the country, if you see me at a show/meet please come and say hello and if you spot my car don't be scared to tag me, Mod/spec list: VF35 Turbo Sti Pink Injectors Sti Intercooler Sti Inlet Manifold RCM induction kit Walbro 255lph fuel pump 3 port boost solenoid Decat Up Pipe Decat 3” Turbo back Exhaust Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch Exedy lightweight flywheel Blitz Dump Valve Remapped by Duncan Graham @334bhp Mishimoto rad and header tank caps

Author:Paul Doherty

Mishimoto radiator brackets Zero Sports induction pipe Blue Silicone intake pipe Blue Sti silicone hoses Badass Performance Aux belt, slam panel & battery cover painted Magenta Pink Fuse box and Maf cover painted Magenta Pink Adjustable coil overs Fifteen52 Turbomac’s 18” 9.5j

Inertia: Sony CD player with Blue tooth and Voice control, 12” sub and Amp Boost, oil temp and oil pressure gauges

Exterior: STI spoiler STI side skirts STI Bonnet scoop WRC style roof spoiler Angel Eye Headlights Fog covers Air feed through fog cover Custom made front splitter Rear bumper spats Rear diffuser Vortex roof fins Perrin wing stiffi’s Scooby World Mud-flaps Tinted windows

Nick Cosentino

2012 Audi TT RS

Instagram: @ignantt My name is Nick Cosentino and I currently work as a Software Engineering Manager.

I've spent the last 8 years of my life helping create some of the world's leading digital forensics software. When I'm not working, I'm at the gym, with my pups, or out and about with the car!

Ignantt is a 2012 Audi TT RS, or what's left of one. I've really loved European cars once I switched over to them,

and coming from a small BMW 135, I wanted another car that was small with a bit more kick to it. The TT RS was unique with it's 5-cylinder engine and uncommon in North America, which made it appealing for me. It was my first move into the Audi family, and I certainly fell in love as soon as I had the opportunity to drive it. What got me into the car scene? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say it was all accidental. I never thought I would have spent this much of my life invested into cars, the car scene, and meeting all of the people both locally and internationally just from cars. When I purchased my TT RS, I knew before I bought it that I wanted it in matte red. I was set on that! I didn't care what colour the car came as because it was going to be wrapped matte red as soon as I bought it. The wrap shop asked if they could show off the car at a car show when it was complete, and I thought that would be an awesome way to help give back for the work they were doing. I guess it's not right to say "and it was all downhill from there", but the phrase fits in terms of momentum. From that first car show the itch needed to be scratched. Wheels. Suspension... it was sort of game over really. Getting to learn and be part of the culture was a really awesome experience.

I can't take credit for a lot of the work that's been done on the vehicle, just a lot of the direction that it's taken. People that are close to me know that the past few years of working with this car have been a living nightmare for me facing a mid-season engine blow-up, the entire next season being lost to a delay in parts being fabricated, and more recently having to fully rebuild the engine a second time. This will be almost the third full season in a row that I lose out in driving this car and I think that it's a sign that we're done with it after it's finished up. At some point it's more of a stress than it is something to enjoy, and I think about 2 years ago is when I passed that threshold. I've made it my rule to only speak positively about experiences and omit sharing negative experiences as to not play a public blame game. I don't think that's fair for anyone!

Special Thanks To: ‘JP Powder Coating’ - (@jppowdercoating) ‘Berlin Klassik’ - (@berlin_klassik) ‘Chopshop’ - (@chopshoptgsc) ‘Incurve Wheels’ - (@incurve) ‘Lavigne Motorsports’ - (@lavignemotorsports) ‘Limitless Wraps’ - (@limitlesswraps) ‘Niko Signs’ - (@nikosigns) ‘LinkMedia.co Photographers’ (linkmedia.co) I had ‘Chopshop’ based near Hamilton/Cambridge area in Ontario do a lot of the work on my vehicle. The owner Kevin was always able to give me a lot of support with getting things put together. He's known for putting together amazing air set-ups, so I was fortunate enough to have him on board to get mine done up. I've had a local wrap shop called ‘Limitless Wraps’ help tremendously with the vinyl, and at different points in time the wrappers there have helped me out when operating under different names. They've always come in clutch for me. Another local shop called ‘Niko Signs’ and ‘Grafx’ has also helped out when I've needed it, so I really appreciate both these shops being there for me. ‘JP Powder Coating’ has done all of my powder coating work and certainly added some awesome touches to the car. When people saw the purple block or got a chance to see the custom two-tone brakes up front that's where they start to realize the detailed effort put into the car. More recently ‘Lavigne Motorsports’ is assisting with rebuilding the engine. The owner Eric has been a great help with explaining what's going on as the rebuild progress has commenced. The Audi was not my first car in fact, my first car was a 2003 Chrysler Intrepid however, the Audi is the first one I have probably spent too much money on! I wouldn’t consider the car finished yet! Maintenance and colour changes will happen after this. I haven't been able to truly enjoy this car for almost 3 years now. There's too much time missing now and I can't get it back. I'd like to just enjoy what I have once it's running properly again. I've done quite well at car shows in Ontario. The car generally catches a ton of attention because of the bright exterior, but the trunk setup is generally what really gets people when they come up close to check it out. The past few years I haven't been able to enter many shows because of the downtime with the car.

What’s my dream car? Question of all times! There are plenty of nice cars I'd love to have for different reasons. Next purchase will be something "spooky", but I'll be saving up for quite some time still. I'll leave it at that!

Author: Carla De Freitas

My Full Spec List can be found on my Online Feature WWW.STANCEAUTO.CO.UK

Jake Arnell Audi A4 b6 1.8t Bex Sport Quattro

instagram - @bluebay_b6 Hi I'm Jake Arnell 31 years of age , I work in the dockyard in Portsmouth UK I'm a family man, wife and 3 kids, I haven't been in the car scene that much I've done my car for myself, I've loved modified cars since a young age and the wife (Mandy Arnell) told me if I love modified cars it's about time I did something to mine. I picked my car as there used to be a standard one with a set of lemans that I fell in love with so I had to get myself one. Exterior: Complete respray in Danish blue Bola B1 wheels Airlift proformance V2 Oettinger front end S4 rear end Side skirt extensions Brembo 18z 6pots Flared arches + 1.5" widened at the front to line up with the bumper Interior: JHM Short shifter Complete change from grey to black Corsa vxr recaro wingbacks customised to fit (rears painted to match the car) Car on center console with sides retrimmed in alcantara with diamond stitching Glove box + steering rack cover + handbrake retrimmed in alcantara with diamond stitching Handbrake carbon fiber button Rs4 gear knob TT flat bottom steering wheel Boost, oil temp and oil pressure gauges in custom made vent Retrofit ambient light in blue to over head lights front and rear + door handles, all vent lights changes from red to blue Turbo timer with voltage meter S4 clocks Carbon trim Cig lighter relocated to glove box with added USB ports. The full respray was done by @brownsidecustoms and myself

Engine: Precision turbo Gt3076r T3 Atp 3 exhaust manifold Tial external wastegate Screamer pipe Mishimoto big fmic Baileys b.o.v Induction kit (relocated intake) Custom downpipe Milltek cat back exhaust non resonated

Everything on the car I have done/fitted myself or at least helped and got my hands dirty mostly outside my flat from fitting the airlift to swapping out the turbo all road side. Up and coming plans are first to retune currently running 260hp on the last turbo a retune should push to 350hp till rods and fuel pump are upgraded. Retrim rest of interior, rear just needs diamond stitching as already alcantara doors and sets, front needs to be trimmed with alcantara + diamond stitched. Then to get the wingbacks retrimmed to match the rest. Custom make a new gator Carbon RS4 gear knob and steering wheel and just add carbon where I see fit so hopefully most of it. I am admin of a club called @Audib6ix few of us wanted a club where everyone respects each other and our passion for the b6 model of the A4. When I was younger I always wanted a Golf mk1 with a Hayabusa engine and being a bit older I started getting a soft spot for the Nissan silvia s15 sprc R but having kids that one slipped away from me. Author: Paul Doherty

Automotive Temptation UK Formed by a small group of mates in early 2019, Automotive Temptation UK set out to attack the UK car scene in a new and exciting way. By focusing on creating an equal platform for brands, clubs, enthusiasts and business to connect via social media platforms, it wasn’t long before the name took off. By hosting a range of events throughout 2019, including collaboration meets with local clubs, the team soon began to expand quickly, making lots of exciting connections. ATUK covered all areas of the automotive scene, everything from motorsport to organised shows. Towards the end of 2019, ATUK decided to expand further, and explore the possibility of providing media, and documenting the scene from a first person perspective. With a lot of tedious planning and investment, the ATUK media team was formed. This allowed the group to not only provide constant photography at events, but to start up their YouTube channel. Since the start of the Youtube channel, ATUK has worked with a range of companies from around the UK, to produce new and exciting videos. The main video series ‘ATUK Tours’ comprises members of the team, vlogging at local events, and showing their perspective, while including a range of montages and compilations. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations were halted in order to protect both the team, and members of the public. As the UK lock down conditions continue to ease, ATUK is slowly beginning to make a comeback, in a way that ensures everyone is safe, but continues to enjoy the passion we all share. As time goes on, ATUK only plans on aggressive expansion, with plans to announce some amazing projects over 2020/2021. The team will be continuing to attend events such as motor sport events, street meets, organised shows and media events. The team will also continue to work with companies from around the UK, to provide media, products and services to their followers. You can find out more about Automotive Temptation UK over on their social media platforms: Facebook: Automotive Temptation UK Facebook group: ATUK Community Instagram: @Autotuk Website: Atukclub.com YouTube: Automotive Temptation UK We are always looking for new and exciting people to join us on our journey, contact us today to join the movement! For business enquiries, contact us on - info@atukclub.com

Rogue Static A Northwest based car community for ALL types of car enthusiast. From your daily project to a show stopper you will find yourself welcome right here with us. Over the last 18 months of progression, our small community has exceed our thoughts, From a few friends to a massive family of members spread out across the nation. Monthly events to raise funds and awareness for our hand picked, deserving charity Drive outs, track days and cars and coffee events all planned for our valued members We are a family orientated car group, so our hosted and collaboration events are safer due to promoting only STATIC events, We work with some of the greatest, like minded people from other groups to bring something new for everyone no matter what background, everyone is welcomed and treated like family. We will be holding track specific events letting you unwind and release the animal inside too. Our main goals are to work with our local communities and groups to provide legal, safe events for everyone, ALL our merchandise profits and entry fees raised by our events go directly to our charity, SSAFA the armed forces charity,

@roguestatic Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @Tigger_sri_mat

MAT - VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9 SRI The Vauxhall Astra was not my first car, in fact, my first car was a Corsa B that my nan gave me after I passed my test and yes, I do still own the Corsa B and it is back on the road as my daily.

Here is my MK5 Vauxhall Astra 1.9sri also known to everyone as ‘Tigger’.

At the current time, I am not doing stuff to the car, I work full time for the CO-OP as a team leader whilst also being a professional boxer and a dad to three beautiful kids!

I purchased the Astra completely standard 4 and a half years ago with absolutely no intentions on keeping it as it was mainly a family car to get around, however, I really started loving it so I started doing bits to is such as, changing the wheel colour, lowering it and window tints then decided I really wanted to make it unique, different and stand out from the crowd. From this, I got my partner to start drawing the car and doing things on it like bumper colours etc. I can’t draw so the choice of the Orange came from that and let’s be honest, how many Orange Astras do you actually see?

I would say I probably got into the car scene when I was 14 and collected 'Max Power' magazines and watching 'the Fast and the Furious' movies The Vauxhall Astra was not my first car, in fact, my first car was a Corsa B that my nan gave me after I passed my test and yes, I do still own the Corsa B and it is back on the road as my daily.

So let’s get onto the stuff you really want to know about my Astra!

So the story began there with the Orange Astra, it is now my second year doing shows! My close mate’s Ant and Emily, who we tend to do all the car shows together told me to bring a Teddy to stick in the engine bay so the only teddy I had was my daughters Tigger! Tigger would be present at every show and everyone who would see him would say 'Look it's Tigger the Astra' and that's where it all began properly.

EXTERIOR:

FULL SPEC LIST

- One of a kind orange paint - Vxr bumper - The lower bumper is the Kuro carbon with the cm composite splitter - XP rear bumper with custom defuser - Just finished having a custom rear lower cm composite splitter made - Side skirts extensions also just being fitted - We have the 12mm bonnet raisers in with the bonnet vents

INTERIOR: -

Vxr Ricardo full leather seats Full dash smd conversion Three gauge set up oil boost and volts Carbon dipped steering wheel plastics Black and orange dash Pioneer app radio 3

ENGINE: -

1.9sri engine Hybrid 1756 turbo running 2bar boost Custom intercooler and pipework 80mm MAF Air filter EGR delete and blanked Dpf delete Swirl flaps welded Custom painted engine cover 2.5 downpipe into 2.5 straight through into cobra duel exit - Running 225bhp - 350ft toque

SUSPENSION: - V2 air ride customised to slam properly - With boot build but currently being redone to show standards

FRONT LIGHTS: - Bi-Xenon duel projects light output high and low beam - Colour chasing halos in both lights plus fogs plus engine bay and intercooler - Audi style indicates /Drl strips too

ALLOYS: B1 bola in shadow chrome REAR LIGHTS: - Fully one of a kind custom build rear style likes 1/1 made just for my Astra with blue ghotz systems standard drive mode n show mode witch is insane btw both lights are fully program-controlled from my phone - All made by monkey wrench bespoke

Club wise I am in quite a few of them, the main one which I spend the majority of my time with is ‘Vauxhall Modified’, Griffin Gang and a few others too.

All bodywork is looked after by my sponsorship with 4k detaining providing me with the good to protect the paint wheels etc. All paint is covered by my sponsorship with js customs in Leeds helping me keep Tigger in top-notch condition for the shows.

WE ARE STILL BUILDING THE CAR The list to still goes on as follows: -

Audio build /Custom build New alloys New headlight builds with bigger spec New seats Harness Harness bar And possibly an engine conversion to the z20 let providing I don’t choose to go bigger derv power

THE SHOWS I TEND TO HIT EVERY YEAR ARE: -

Fast show Vauxhall show Mods nats Usc And Trax

But of course, I wanna hit more of them hopefully next season I can get to twice as many! If I was able to own any other car it would have to be the R24 GTR 2.5 Twin Turbo, I have always loved this car from a young age. Thank you for reading my article and don’t forget to follow my build on Instagram. @Tigger_sri_mat Mat

Author: Andz Stinton

Instagram: @the_purple_dildo

Ian - 2008 Ford Mustang Roush My name’s Ian, I’m a 38 year old I.T nerd currently living in the magical town of Northampton where hopes & dreams go to die! Currently drive a 2008 Ford Mustang Roush, and also have an EP3 Type R J I've been into modified cars since I could drive, god I miss the Max Power days! First car was a Nova SR, cost me £600 to buy, spent every penny on it, and that truly gave me the modifying bug! Since then I’ve been involved in the majority of “scenes” from jap (owned 350z, Pulsar GTiR, Civic), VW (owned classic bug), yank (owned numerous muscle cars from ’66 Mustang, ’72 Nova, Camaro, Chevy 3100, and current Mustang). My dad was a massive petrol head, and he was always there to help advise/fix things when I blew them up (including 3 engines on the Nova!).

So onto the car… It’s a 2008 Ford Mustang Stage 1 Roush – the stage 1 is mostly body styling e.g Roush body kit, high performance exhaust etc. I picked this as you simply can’t beat the sound of V8 muscle, and I wasn’t a fan of the new shape S550 Mustangs. If the insta tag didn’t give it away I don’t take things too seriously, and like to have a laugh. Indeed the tag, and car nickname came round because friends decided to take the piss when I had the car initially wrapped in a purple/fuchsia colour, and they said it looked like a dildo!

I bought the car approximately 2 years ago, and it was pretty much standard. Quickly got to work by adding ordering the trufiber hood & Raxiom Headlights, the import fees alone cost more than the actual items!! I then added some 20” rims, lowering springs, and had it wrapped. Unfortunately the initial wrap was absolutely shocking! It went back 3 times, and still wasn’t right. Had a few issues with the exhaust showing signs of wear so decided to have a custom straight through built by the wizards at Deutsch Tech and opted for quad carbon tips. At this time I was on the hunt for an air ride, but couldn’t justify the £4.5-5k it would cost for a brand new set up. Fortunately I managed to find someone going from bags to coil overs, and snapped their arm off and purchased an Air Lift Performance V2 kit with 5 gallon tank & dual compressors. Roush limited edition Custom straight through exhaust with quad carbon tips Off road h pipe Air Lift Performance V2 kit with 5 gallon tank & dual compressors Trufiber A29 hood Raxiom headlights 22” AC Forged 3 piece split rims Spiked split rim bolts True spike wheel nuts True spike bullet antenna LED side markers Clear front indicators Window tints CAI Roush under drive pulley Steeda uprated rear discs Custom dildo floor mats Custom logo badges Mapped I’m absolutely useless when it comes to cars so have professionals install all new parts. Shout out To the following for looking after her: Paragon Auto – www.paragonauto.co.uk - WrapIt - @wrapitvehiclegraphics - Deutsch Tech - @deutschtech Custom Exotics - @custom_exotics1

Author: Paul Doherty

Helen Broomhall-Roberts

Subaru Impreza WRX JDM V7 Bugeye 2001

Instagram : @helenlouisewrx I have been into cars for as long as I can remember, strange for a girl I know. As soon as I passed my test the first car I purchased was a Peugeot 106 1.6. It was my pride and joy and wasted no time starting on the mods. Think I spent about £4k just on a glitter paint job and body kit! This was back in the Max Power days and Weston Wheels was the first proper show I attended and was proud to come 2nd in the Show n Shine. It was through the car scene that I met my now hubby who luckily for me was also mad about cars and has done most of the work on them too After selling the Pug as I wanted to move on to bigger and better, I had a vast array of cars including various BMW’s, Honda CRX del sol, three Toyota Supra's (I wish I hadn’t sold them on!) on to an American left hand drive Ford Mustang and a highly modified Golf Gti on air bags. Most of these cars were all “show” cars and over the years I won trophies, cash and even a mountain bike for entering! I then purchased a BMW Z4 which from years before I had always dreamt about owning. I finally got one and had it for about a year, putting on bigger wheels, body kit, straight through exhaust etc but there was always something missing and I couldn’t figure out what it was…. Until one day back in May this year I was putting petrol in the Zed when I heard a rumbling and a Subaru Impreza pulled up next to me. I looked across in absolute awe, it was stunning, and it was what I was missing.

This is my Subaru Impreza WRX JDM V7 Bugeye 2001. After scouring the internet, I came across a recently imported Impreza, swapped it for the Zed and proudly drove home. It wasn’t in the best state, didn’t seem to be running right and needed a few bits repairing and replacing, but my hubby assured me it could be sorted. And how right was he. When I got it home, we found the reason it wasn’t pulling right was due to a dirty MAF, one squib of electrical cleaner and it was as smooth as silk. It was then a matter of sourcing some replacement OEM parts, trim bits etc. The bonnet scoop was broken and had been stuck back together with carbon wrap, so I got a replacement courtesy of Pole Position UK. I got rid of the Japanese racing tyres as they were almost slicks and replaced them with some lovely Toyo Proxes Sports. The whole car was cleaned, polished and waxed and came up like new. I was so pleased. We then moved on to the engine by putting on a Pipercross induction kit, Forge dump valve and a general tidy up and fresh graphics as the old ones were fading and peeling. Although I had books and books of previous history paperwork, it was all in Japanese so it’s difficult to know what has actually been done to it. At some point the back box had been replaced with a 3” stainless steel one but the centre pipe and resonators remained, so it was handed over to the guys at MIJ Exhaust in Walsall who replaced it with a straight through 3” stainless steel pipe and resonator delete.

Then the attention turned to the suspension which was quite a hard ride I have to say. After spending a few days trying to source a locking bolt key for the spacers (a Japanese original) we managed to get the suspension off and replaced it with lovely Tein coil overs and a new set of discs and pads at the same time. Once all that was done, we moved on to the interior and my talented hubby carbon wrapped the dash and fitted the Prosport gauges, new DVD head unit, upgraded the speakers and fitted a sub and amp in the boot.

Spec list at the moment is: Tuning/Engine: 2.0 litre EJ20 4-cylinder Boxer, Sti tuned 16 valve, sequential gearbox 3” straight through stainless steel de-resonated exhaust system Pipercross Induction Kit Forge dump valve Sti top mounted intercooler Perrin pulley cover Mishimoto oil cap Chassis: Tein Streetbasis Z adjustable coilovers Cusco strut brace 17” Oz Racing Superleggra gold alloys with Japanese spec spacers Toyo Proxes Sport tyres Rays lug nuts Exterior: Prodrive body kit, spoiler and bonnet scoop Prodrive headlamps Crystal tail lights, side indicators and repeaters Lower front splitter WRX rally mud flaps Tinted windows Subaru graphics Interior: Prosport centre console gauges Digital lap timer and speedo Carbon wrapped trim JVC touch screen DVD head unit JVC component speakers and tweeters Vibe Pulse 900 subwoofer powered by Kenwood amplifier

Pictures courtesy of @capturedbyneil

Thanks to Neil Broomhall-Roberts (@showoffs_inc) for all his hard work saving me probably £££ at a garage, we make a great team, my ideas and his talent! Watch this space.

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @the_minion3

Sean

92 Honda Civic Hatchback I'm 34 years old and I'm from The Dallas Oregon and for a living I'm a maintenance director at a senior home. So here is a little about how I got into the car scene. I have always been into cars ever since I can remember all I ever wanted was hot wheels, rc cars, and monster trucks. As I got older I went from toys to import magazines like super street and import tuner looking threw them finding what car I wanted when I got older and what I wanted to do to it. So after a while I fell in love with the 92 Honda Civic hatchback and I started to make parts lists for everything I wanted to do to it from body mods to engine and interior everything. Started playing video games and all I ever wanted to do was modify cars in my video games like need for speed and mid night club. Around that time which was 2001 the first fast and furious came out and I was hooked went to the movie theatre atleast 12 times just to watch that movie and the car that stood out to me in the movie was Hector's 92 hatchback when he pulled up to (the racers edge) in his gold hatchback at that point i said one day i will own one. I fell in love with that era. The lights, body kits, outrageous sound systems, and all the customization on every ride, the cars themselves could tell you a story. It was awesome. When I was finally old enough to get my own car I got a 83 Cadillac Eldorado wasn't what I wanted but I was so happy I had my own car I could do something with whatever I wanted to do so I started small with it tinted the windows put a sound system in it but it just wasn't what I wanted so I ended up selling it and getting a truck.

Going to fast forward to my first car I loved and that was a 89 Honda civic hatchback finally was able to start building a ride i was truly interesting in so I lowered it put wheels and tires on it, painted it, tinted the windows then i lost interest in it so few more cars went by and I finally ended up with a 92 civic hatchback that I ended up doing a boosted b18b1 motor swap in it, Tein suspension, wheels and tires, del sol seats, and a sound system well that car was short lived got in a bad way had to sale it to pay bills. After that I had a BMW I fixed up and then decided I needed to get back in the Honda game so I sold the BMW and picked up a 96 civic hatchback and that brings me to the car I own now.

It started off as a stock civic manual doors single cam y8 auto transmission so I started to modify it the way I wanted to. I started to realize that I stopped being interested in my other cars because I was doing it wrong by making them fast before I made them eye catching so I did it backwards this time. So I started with the body mods first did an itr front end conversion wings west body kit modified as a widebody custom molded from the front fenders all the way to the rear bumper then painted it yellow. After that my kids were the ages of 3 and 7 and they said my car looked like a minion and so after that kind of ran with the theme. I converted my doors to power everything and then it took off from there to the mod list I have today which is.

Interior mods.

Engine bay.

Diamond stitched armrest and cargo cover in Jean material and yellow stitching, Jean head liner, Jean carpet, Yellow painted plastics to match the paint outside, Blue and black carbon fibre bucket seat with a blue harness bar and yellow braum harnesses, Blue quick release NRG steering wheel,

Swapped out the single cam and did a fully built b18b1 Bored out to 84mm with Darton sleeves, CP pistons, Manly rods, Arp bolts, Arp head studs, Brian crower stage 2 turbo racing cams, Brian crower springs and retainers, Ferrea valves, Brian crower adjustable cam gears, AEM fuel rail 1200cc injectors Edelbrock intake Manifold, Skunk 2 throttle body, HKS blow off valve, Precision 6262 turbo, Turbosmart wastegate, Custom built 3in exhaust, 1000hp Insane shafts, Sickspeed neo chrome lower control arms, Sickspeed neo chrome solid motor mounts, Sickspeed neo chrome fender bolts, Radiator and oil cap, I did a 5 speed manual swap as well with hasport shift linkage and a sick speed short shifter, aem stand alone,

Car was dynoed at 432whp and 330tq on pump gas

Engine bay is painted electron blue pearl with some yellow accent and lights. Author: Paul Doherty

Chris Shaw - Nissan 370z

Instagram: @getsh4wty_370z I first got into cars about 1996 when I bought my first Max Power magazine in June 96 with the yellow Cossie with my school dinner money.

From then on my Dad would take me to shows like Donny and Max power live at NEC. I left school at 16 and started college as an apprentice mechanic and worked in 2 garages learning. 4 years later I was a qualified mechanic and even did a 6 months NVQ in valeting. In the end I gave this up as money wasn't great and am now in lower management, but I gained those invaluable skills during those years. First car was a replica Nova SRI to learn but at 18 my father let me buy the Ford Orion 1600 he'd bought at 2 year old when I was 10, so the car had huge sentimental value. Sadly on 27th August 2003 this car was involved in an incident and was gone and I had my guardian angel out that day I think. Coincidentally that was the birthday of my Border collie , Topher I would adopt a few months later. His name is now on my number plate. I did everything from bodywork, paint mechanic and ice and 5 years with this car I learnt a lot in the scene. In the late 90s early 2000's my friends and I would be down Notts circuit every single Sunday night parking up, watching street racing but obviously not doing it myself (wink) burnouts, going to cruises all over in convoy, all the good stuff that's dwindling today. I've had so many cars from classic Impreza to SRT6 Crossfires to Jaguar s type R. The decision to buy this 370z was one of luck and chance. I had saved up enough money to treat myself and at the time in 2016 I wanted a Ford Focus RS mk2 , but I didn't want to spend over 20k. My second decision was a white 370z at 18k, but that car was over 100 miles away, so I saw this yellow 370z just up the road and went to test drive it to get a feel and see if I like it. I fell in love with the car and this rare chicane yellow, which I later found out was 1 of 40 Nissan 370z Ultimate Editions made.

Engine.

Body.

K&N intakes, custom straight pipe with 5" tips All metal work powder coated by @wheelfurb in Tamworth. All plastics hydro dipped @tamworth_hydrodipping_services

Front lower Maxton designs front lip. Genuine carbon fibre upper trim imported from the USA from The Z Store Front upper Nismo moustache spoiler imported from USA. Evo-r bonnet vents. Stillen canards Suspension. Custom polished aluminium billet front grill from USA. Full custom headlights by myself, gloss back painted rear Full airlift 3p kit with 4 gallon tank and twin Viair housing, 444c Compressors both fitted with the addition of hydro dipped light shrouds, the very important check valve that do not come custom clear glass hid lenses with 370z etched into lenses, with the kit. Oracle twin halos with strobe function. RGB demon eyes with blue tooth control. Interior. Chameleon uv tint of front windscreen. Full window tint in smoke. Self built boot build for air ride with laminate floor. Roof wrapped in colour changing Morpheus black by @tinttech_nottingham Powder coated tank and all mounts by wheel refurb A pillar and mirror wrapped in the same by myself. Gloss again. black side steps. Rear window louvres painted in Nissan's metallic black Custom fabrication brackets and mounts made by from USA @hollotmetalworks Rear lower diffuser in metallic black from Poland Side rear window louvres by @vicrezcom again in metallic Leather diamond floor mats and Alcantara black from USA trimmed various parts by myself. Genuine carbon fibre rear spoiler by @crown_carbon_crafting imported from USA.

Photographers Author: Paul Doherty

@tarjsnaps @jnovo19xx @pebe_automotive @lasmalagzdinaphotography

Martin and Luisa Knight Audi RS3

Martin and Luisa Knight

Lowered on Air to give that Stance

Martin & Luisa Knight Instagram: @that_matte_RS3 We brought the car just before New Year’s 2019 and it was an upgrade from the S3 Saloon and is now the 4th Audi we have owned. We have been in and around the car scene for several years with car ranging from classic Mini’s to a MK4 Astra GSi in Red that Luisa has owned for 12 years and is waiting to be restored back to showroom condition. The RS3 saloon is a great car for us having the space needed the looks and the performance to keep up with most cars on the road. The RS3 performance is currently stock! Engine: 5-Liter Five Cylinder; 394BHP; and 0-60 – 3.9secs. External Mods 3m Satin Orange Wrap by ‘Urban Automotive’; Eibach lowering Springs by ‘Deutschtech’; Maxton Design Front splitter, side sills and rear spats fitted by us; and Vossen 20” CVT in Tinted Black gloss supplied by ‘WheelBase’ . MaxLoad Air Ride with P1 management, Tire stickers from tirestickers.com, Ultimate customs paddle extensions, BAF K-Bar in the boot We wanted to change the look of the car so decided on a Wrap from ‘Nero Design’ which are part of Urban Automotive team in Milton Keynes. We wanted something that stood out after a car Jacking attempt 10mins after picking the car up so went for the 3m Satin Orange wrap, Chrome delete and had the original wheels changed to black. They had the car for a week and the results were amazing, they have a great and dedicated team that helped us through the process whilst teasing us with some black and white shots.

Audi RS3

We have since had the car lowered on MaxLoad Air Ride with P1 management. The team helped us understand the different options that were on offer and what would best suit the car and how we use it. We knew we needed to add something to the front and sides of the RS3 and after some research and getting feedback we decided to order the front splitter, side sills and rear spats from Maxton. When they arrived, they were really easy to fit on the drive way and fitted perfectly. The latest addition was the 20” Vossen CVT wheels in tinted Black, having time during lock down to look at the car scene and what is on offer we bit the bullet and decided to finish off what we have started it needed so new shoes and something that would make it stand out that little bit more. We decided on the Tinted black as they tie in with the gloss black parts on the car but give enough detail, so you don’t lose the design of the wheels being all black. We will be on the lookout for some additional mods in the future to include a new boot spoiler, upgrade on the front seats to the Audi Sport seats and a little further down the line a custom exhaust to get a little more noise from the engine. Thank you for reading our story, Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram.@that_matte_RS3

I think we can all agree this looks truly fantastic, a real credit to their hard work and vision, to build their dream car, and in a colour not everyone would choose, shows true Vision, Passion and Dedication I wonder how many like me see this and want to go and buy the exact replica of this car?

Photographer, Facebook: untypicalmediauk Instagram: @untypical_media Author Carla DeFreitas

1993 Toyota Supra Euro Spec

Unlike most Supra owners, the Toyota Supra MKIV was not my dream car as a child. To be honest, I was not interested in it until a year before I got my Supra. My best friend was telling me about how good the Toyota Supra MKIV is, especially the 2JZ-GTE engine.

1993 Toyota Supra

My name is Jay from Brunei Darussalam. Instagram: @supra1818 I currently own a 1993 Toyota Supra Euro Spec. Most people are not aware that a Euro Spec for the Supra exists, thus, they always comment on the hood scoop which I previously had on my car (you can see this on my Instagram profile as detailed above).

The Euro Spec has numerous stock features which include the following:Heated electric leather seats in Ivory; ABS; Traction Control; Limited Slip Differential; 4-Pot Front and 2-Pot Rear Breaks; Active Front spoiler; Glass Headlights; Hood Scoop; 550cc Injectors; and Higher Flowing Steel Turbos. Unlike most Supra owners, the Toyota Supra MKIV was not my dream car as a child. To be honest, I was not interested in it until a year before I got my Supra. My best friend was telling me about how good the Toyota Supra MKIV is, especially the 2JZ-GTE engine. From then, I read articles and watched plenty of videos about the Toyota Supra and its remarkable engine and needless to say, I fell in love with it! There are only a handful of Supra’s where I live and quite frankly I thought it would be impossible to buy one. We are also not allowed to import cars over a certain age limit from overseas so the option to import is out. Let’s fast forward to almost a year later; with the power of making friends within the car community, I was told that a Toyota Supra MKIV was up for sale. A Few days later, that Supra ended up being mine, sitting in my garage! My Toyota Supra was originally an automatic, the previous owner converted it to the V160 6-Speed Manual Transmission and swapped the twin turbos to the Greddy T-78 single turbo kit. Within a few months of ownership, I have added the ETS 4” Intercooler Kit, ECU Master Black Standalone ECU, Injector Dynamix 1050x, DW Fuel Pump, Greddy Profec boost controller, aero parts (front lip, side skirt and rear diffuser) and some interior changes. There is plenty more work to be done to my Supra. Slowly, but it will surely be done! My car stats at the moment consist of 496bhp at 1.4bar boost only. I had an issue with which I assume is my wastegate so we have left it at 1.4bar for now. I couldn’t tell you how long it takes me from 0-60 as I have not yet tested it.

1993 Toyota Supra

Full Spec list:2JZGTE Non-VVTi; ECU Masters Black; Single turbo TRUST Greddy T78-33D Kit; ETS 4" Core Intercooler ; TiAL Q 50mm Blow Off Valve; Injector Dynamic ID1050x; Deatschwerks DW400 Fuel Pump; Works Engineering Stage 1 Fuel Pressure Regulator; Powerhouse Racing 14mm Fuel Rail; Custom 3" Exhaust; Drive line & Suspension; Getrag 6-speed V160 Transmission; RPS Carbon Twin Disc Clutch; TEIN Flex Z Coil overs; Ikeya Formula Rear Upper Arms; and Ikeya Formula Rear Traction Adjuster Rods. Interior:Stu Hagen custom LED TRD Style Cluster; GReddy Profec Electronic Boost Controller; AEM X-Series Wideband UEGO AFR Sensor Gauge; Defi Racer Boost Gauge; and Super Klasse OEM Style Weighted Shift knob. Exterior:Greddy Style Front Lip; Custom Front Splitter; Top Secret Style Rear Diffuser; and TE37 Wheels.

Keeping your Dream car this Clean and Perfect takes Dedication, Patience and Hard work, surely it is all worth it to have such a Beautiful car at the end of it all. Onto my Supra again, all I can say it is far from finish. Currently as writing out this article, I am waiting for exterior parts to finish their production and to arrive for fitment. After finishing off the exterior, I have plans to change my turbo and upgrade the engine internals just to make it a more fun and responsive car for the streets. At the time being, I do not join any car competitions as I feel my car is not up to show car level however, I do participate in car shows and car meets for socialisation and fun! Thank you all for your time reading the little about my Supra, please do follow my journey via Instagram @supra1818.

Author Carla DeFreitas

Fabian Lynch 2018 Honda Civic Si

The person that really got me into the car scene and Honda's was my uncle. Before I could drive I would be with him at our friends shop working on Honda's late night and going to car meets.

Fabian Lynch

My name is Fabian Lynch but everyone knows me as “big sauce” or “sawcy”.

The community for these new civics is already huge and it just keeps getting bigger, and all the builds are so different that you never know what your going to see new on some one else's build. The 2016-2020 Honda Civic Si comes with a turbocharged 4 cylinder motor producing 205 hp and 192 tq. Even stock these cars handle well and are fun to drive.

Instagram: @sawcy_si I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area located in California. I’ve worked many jobs over the years but my most recent is a vending company that services businesses like Facebook, google, fitbit etc. I drive a 2018 Honda Civic Si. I chose this car because i’ve been a Honda lover from the beginning. I’ve owned and modified around 14 different cars since i started driving, all 90’s Honda's and this is actually my first new car. I love the reliability of Honda's, the after market parts are endless and with the right part combos you can make a mean build. The person that really got me into the car scene and Honda's was my uncle. Before I could drive I would be with him at our friends shop working on Honda's late night and going to car meets as well. Being around that all the time is what really started my love for Honda's and the car scene. I did grow up in a family full of petrol heads but everyone was a Chevy lover, which I still love to this day, but Honda's and imports in general have had my attention since I first joined the car scene. I think my car stands out in the scene, with the mods I have and the things I do i’m not afraid to be different I'm always looking outside the box and always trying and doing different things. Things that most people don't think look good but like they say build your car for you and no one else. I’ve faced a lot of challenges working on my car, the hardest thing for me was all the suspension components the biggest one being the air ride suspension. I would recommend that people purchase a 10th gen Civic Si, these cars perform well, look good and are comfortable to drive.

2018 Honda Civic Si

EXTERIOR: @_skiproductions_ : duckbill @top1motors : Type R Lip splitter @top1motors : License plate bracket @top1motors : Si side skirts @top1motors : Fk8 canards @top1motors : si side skirts @con10der8 : rear diffuser @fullytorquedracing : Splitter rods Emotion USA : Led side markers @eagleeyes_asia : Demon eye jewel headlights Emotion USA : Type R bumper @lowered.empire : Front windshield banner @gmrwheels: GMR SF10 18x10 +15 18x11 +18 @quiklatch : Quiklatch hood pins @baysonr : Carbon fiber hood @synthcarbon : carbon mirror caps @norcalautostylez : window visors @seiboncarbon : Carbon fiber trunk SUSPENSION: @truhartusa : Air ride coilovers @vera.air : Air management system @godspeedproject : endlinks @godspeedproject: rear toe kits @ Revotechnica : rear camber kits @specialty_products_company : Adjustable lower ball joints @norcalautostylez : Air ride system INTERIOR: @lowered.empire : samurai shifter Emotion USA : Hydro carbon steering wheel

Fabian Lynch 36 I've done all the work on my car myself with the help of friends and family. Most of my parts I get from my friends shop which is called Norcalautostylez and I just install them when I have time. Installing my own parts can be aggravating at times but it makes it all the more special and worth it in the end. I take pride in my car and at the fact that I try to install all my parts at home. My very first car was a 1992 Honda Civic. It was an automatic because I was scared to drive manual, but I still modified it with suspension and wheels and a stereo system. I eventually ended up buying a 1994 Acura Integra that was 5 speed and I learned by just driving the backroads to work, it took me a few weeks to get it down but even since I learned I never looked back. My car is nowhere near finished, I plan on starting to work on the interior and engine bay next since parts are lacking in those areas because I've been so focused on the exterior and suspension. The main brands I support are - @loweredempire - @foolishroyalty - @underdog.sj - @kindaruined and of course my friends shop @norcalautostylez. I enter car shows all the time, I've won trophies at a couple, I'm not really the competitive type but I love entering my car in a show to just show off my build and all my hard work. I also attend meets occasionally when they are in my area. Some of my best friends I've met at car meets over the years, this is what the car scene is all about no matter where you are from, your country, colour or gender we are all one big family, everybody as the same goals and ambitions with their cars and are always welcoming, we all try to help each other if we can, wouldn't it be nice if the rest of the world was like this. As far as my dream car Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to go with either a mk4 Supra or a R34 GTR. I grew up in the fast and the furious era and growing up it's always been a dream to own either one of those cars.

Author Carla DeFreitas

Nicks Mk2.5 1.8vvt MX5

The mx5 is a toy, bought with the intentions of becoming a drift missile but somehow turned into a show car as well as a drift toy

mk2.5 1.8vvt mx5

My name is Nick, a 26 year old carpenter from Bedfordshire. My instagram is @short_back_and_sideways. I run a car club called Fuelled Collective and have been in the scene for around 15 years. I think the reason I'm into the street scene is purely the fault of Need for Speed. That game was life as kid growing up loving cars and stuff. Also playing on that "car town" mat we all had as kids, lining the cars up alongside the roads and racing 2 cars sliding them round the roundabout! Oh the memories, now i do it for real lol! Fast and furious probably didn't help either and as long as i can remember Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted a little sports car with a huge body kit and BGW..... so i guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kinda achieved a childhood dream with my current build. I was always going to be a petrol head i think. Its in my blood. I own a modified Mk4 astra van and a highly Modified Mk2.5 1.8vvt MX5. The van is supposed to be a workhorse but gets used for other stuff too. The mx5 is a toy, bought with the intentions of becoming a drift missile but somehow turned into a show car as well as a drift toy The car was originally stock at 146bhp, but has since been boosted with an Eaton m45 supercharger putting it up over 200bhp. Exact numbers will be known after remapping. The car has been built on my driveway with limited tools and even less knowledge by myself and my partner! Its been an experience but we are loving doing it! The paintworks done by Offbeat Customs (@uk_obc) tints by Capacita Customs (@CapacitaCustoms) and 7Eleven detailing (@7eleven_detailing) provide the goods to keep her clean.

Nick

Mod list includes:

I personally love some of the meticulous details that most eyes except the keenest will tend to overlook.

- Carbon miata wide arch kit with Grams diffuser and custom splitter. - lowered on coil overs - full custom respray by offbeat customs - rear window blackout, headlight tints and eyebrows by capacita custom - japspeed carbon fibre BGW - twin exit cat back with japspeed decat midsection, manifold on way - custom dmax bonnet - hardtop roof with jass performance hard mounts - rota Kyusha 15" 8j alloys + 15" 9j - 20mm and 30mm spacers - wheel nuts and dust caps - suntrip and Fuelled Collective graphics over - rear bumper cut - svt big brake upgrade with stainless steel braided lines - TR Lane harness bar -FK bucket seats with harnesses -TRD 90mm deep dish steering wheel - custom painted interior trim and console - android double din touch screen head unit -uprated speakers - swapped out door cards with red fabric - rocker switch/start button - after market gear knob - NRG short boss - interior foot well LED - under car lighting - chrome red door catch covers - m45 supercharger with KAVS 17% pulley and Forge BOV - salon motor sports mounting bracket/auto tensioner plate - FMIC - ITG cone filter - LED twin usb slot - projector COB angel eye fog lights - abs removal - charcoal chamber removal - me221 ecu - rx8 yellow injectors - red painted upper/lower arms, anti roll bars etc - uprated silicone hose kit -red screen wash jet hoses - Dave Fab screen washer bottle relocation -Grams roof spoiler

MUCH more still to come!!

Nick

This has been both of our first full project builds so lots of learning curve's along the way but the process has been incredible! Lots of mixed emotion's and long, stressful times lol but with the help and advice of some friends we have got through everything! Although the car is FAR from finished still! So far it's been just over 2 year's in the making! As founder of Fuelled Collective i can't wait to get back to normal with show season etc and show off the hard work we have put into this build with the club at shows and our weekly Tuesday evening meets in Bedford. @fuelledcollective. We are hoping to see the car competing in Formula G in the next year or so, but we are seeing how the build goes before getting into it as we may end up building a second boosted mx5 for that. Time will tell! The car will be attending most shows including but not limited to..... Japfests, Japshows, Modded Nationals,Fast shows, Trax's, jdm Combe. Basically any and all we can get to. My dream car is a Ferrari f40 but seeing as I'd have to sell both arms and legs for that, and then wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to drive I'd settle for a nicely Tuned/modified Mk4 Supra!

Built To Drift Author Paul Doherty

Photographer ANGELL

Lee

The Mean looking Venom RS My name is lee, I am 32 from sunny Blackpool, Instagram @madvenomzrs I work as an electrician I have been doing for 12 years now and I still love it as much as I did when first starting, I went through college to do an apprenticeship I then became qualified after 4 years, I worked hard then became a supervisor which gives more challenges to my job if that be managing a team, ordering materials or generally running the site, I am also a soldier in the army reserves I chose to go into the army as it was something I wanted to do when I was young but my dad thought it was best for me to learn a trade being why I became an electrician, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into the army to do engineering I wanted something completely different from my everyday life so I joined the infantry apart of the duke of Lancaster regiment I have always been relatively fit from going to the gym which I love doing.

Venom RS

I have been in the army for 6 years now going away with them at weekends to train it has taught me a lot of aspects that be respect and loyalty and determination and motivation to achieve and reach goals also taught me discipline with morals and values to take into my full-time job. I have a little boy Blake who is 5. He loves cars as much as I do he enjoys coming to car shows with me as well as standing guard of my car so no one touches it my security haha. I got into the car from a young age if that being playing with matchbox cars, It was only when I reached my teenage years I became more interested in the car scene after going to a few shows. It was always Fords that caught my eye if that be the old classics like the Mexico or the Capri and the Cosworth there was always something about Fords that made me want to own one. Once i passed my test I was eager to find a ford my dream car at the time was the Ford Fiesta Rs turbo seeing a red one at a show just caught my eye the bonnet vents, Recaro seats the sound of the engine, but knowing I could never get insurance on one never mind afford one so I settled on a red mk1 Fiesta 1litre I loved it after a year it was developing problems always breaking down so instead of putting money into it I sold it and purchased another fiesta but the mk4 with the 1.25cc Zetec 16v in blue it already had coil overs on it so was low and janspeed s1 exhaust and induction kit the car never caused me any problems For the first 3 years of driving it but as the M.O.T came along the dreaded rust was appearing around the arches which was costing me more then the car was worth so again I parted ways with the car and used it as a deposit for my next car which was a frozen white fiesta mk7 that I got on pcp I kept the car completely standard and sort of faded away from the car scene until the 3years was up and handed the car back at that point. I had saved money for a decent car that had more performance a focus st mk3 in black with it being standard 250bhp I thought this car I can modify so got straight to it with the usual induction kit , rear back box delete for more sound , and lowered it , it was a fantastic car to drive and knowing I had power at my foot compared to my previous cars after 6 months of owning the car my dream car was to asways own a Rs , after attending more shows and getting back into it I joined the focus northwest owners club after looking around the sort of cars people owned there it was the ultimate green mk2 Rs.

Lee

Standing there all aggressive and the sun shining off the paint work showing them yellow flecks I was like maybe one day , as I was commuting I past a garage and what was it I saw for sale a focus RS mk2 green I pulled over straight away to look at it , the guy came out and asked if I was interested in the car I told him I just recently got the new ST and said this was my dream car. Asking questions about it and the history of it I was torn I wanted it so much but just bought a new car so I walked away , as day's went by and always on my mind I told my partner about the car she instantly said no your not getting it, but I persuaded her to at least look at it with me so she did , when the guy saw it was me again he said why don’t you take it for a drive so we did and as we pulled back up my partner said we need to have it so I made a deal with my St and got the RS . What makes my car different from the rest is I never wanted to be standard I wanted it to stand out from the rest I wanted to be different knowing the path I took with my car would probably get hater's but as they say dare to be different and that’s exactly what I did I wanted to make my car how I wanted it and my opinion was only going to be the one that mattered, I wanted to keep as much of the green on show as possible but adding a twist onto it to make it stand out and make it my own. I came up with this theme as I love marvel films and venom being my favourite one is why I had to add him to the car. Ford Focus Rs mk2 2010 Performance . Airtec Stage 3 intercooler . K&N cone induction kit .Forge Recirc valve .Airtec Plenum .kms Decat .kms section 18 exhaust system 6” tips .Bosch 650cc injectors . Custom remap 400bhp .Bilstein B16 Coilovers .PSB poly bush’s (all round) .20mm front & back wheel spacers .EBC front & rear discs and pads Exterior .Custom Designed Wrap .wind deflectors .sunstrip .Zunsport lower Grill mesh .kms front splitter .TRComposite side and rear spats .front and rear lights tinted .Rear diffuser extension .St spoiler .WRC Wing .Brake callipers painted green .standard wheels painted in pearlescent yellow .Wing mirror caps painted in pearlescent yellow .ford performance plate holders .4D plates neon green/black overlay .Bonnet spacers

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Under the hood has been hydro dipped with a custom design which goes with the car also replaces the standard hoses with pro hoses, and the front strut brace has been replaced also with a few added chrome bits. I have done some of the work on my car as I like to learn what I can and can’t do, I do the servicing on my car that be oil and filter change and spark plugs and air filter I also fitted my poly bush’s, new slider pins to the rear callipers, discs and pads, the hoses under the bonnet as well as other bits My car wouldn’t be the way it is without the people I use and trust with my car. kms motorsport - eric Lloyd and his boys have always looked after me and my car Blueprint - I would say the best in the business at wraps there designer stan tweaking my design till I was happy and the owner and the man of wrapping Richard monk

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AC Alloys - Andy Coops the man who looks after my wheels and callipers if that’s from a scuff or a refurb can always count on him to do an awesome job and the colours he picks are unreal NMDesigns - nick Mannion for supplying me with my custom decals and gels top-notch service Detail Garage - Kev at the detailing garage for supplying me with the best products that are chemical guys to keep my car looking shiny and protected. Mk Customs - mark Keeler for doing all my hydro dipping under my engine bay, his designs are truly amazing. I think there will always be something you want to do, but for me, it is Maxton spoiler extension, Whiteline front and rear sway bar and drops links, and Wrc vents. I am an admin for a car group called Focus Northwest Owners Club we attend a lot of events and shows if that be local or a drive away, we have been lucky to win trophies at some of the events, we also like to set up our own events would that be a drive out with Photoshoots or at some of our sponsor's premises, We pride ourselves with this club as we see it not to be just about cars but family as some owners have children we try to cater for all at the events we do and make them fun, we also do raffles on are pages with prizes being donated from our sponsors, some of the cars have taken kids to prom. We welcome all owners of Ford Focus’s and we try to help anyone who needs it. So if you drive a focus to give us a follow on Facebook at focus Northwest owners club or on Instagram Author Paul Doherty @fnwoc

Subaru wrx 2ltr Bug Eye

Readers Car This car was Nominated to be in the Magazine by our Facebook Group members, the owner as been chosen either for the special work he/she does towards the car community or because of the work he/she as put into their car with sheer dedication. If you would like to get a chance to have your car in the magazine why not JOIN our group on Facebook and see if you can get your self nominated. Good Luck

Ian Scooby Eccles - Subaru wrx 2ltr Bug Eye This has been built from a shell over the winter. My original Subaru was written off by a now ex friend. Obviously I was devasted when I lost my car, but my wife convinced me to get another and build it better than the last one, so we searched for a new car so we could recreate the perfect scooby. I have other good friends who were able to help out and start with a new build. It is fully stripped out wrx 2ltr. It has a vf35 turbo with pink injectors, I had it mapped at TEG sport in Carnforth and its pushing 341bhp. Some of the parts i have added new coil overs, new seats, new harnesses, OMG the list is endless. I have more money in it than it's worth but, it's mine and it's been made to my spec. I don’t think it's all about how many horses she has under the bonnet, it's also about how she looks, drives and makes you feel if you're happy with it then I think that's all that matters.

Ian Scooby Eccles

With being a transport manager for an Irish haulage company, I have limited time to play out with the car so I was going to buy a newer model but decided to build from scratch to have a Subaru how I wanted it. A very good friend Alan Wyatt offered to build the shell to how I wanted and he set it in my driveway. With lock down it took so much longer but it's now all road legal and a pleasure to drive. I can't wait to place this new build into a few shows and meets and I'm looking forward to maybe an end to covid rules to show off my new pride and joy. I am an admin of a local Subaru club, Morecambe bay Subaru club. We have regular meet ups to have a get together a laugh and a joke. We then decided to show our cars off, so I got involved with going to local shows like Cleveleys car show and Blackpool car show. Even started to venture further afield up to Cumbria ect. I attend regular meets with extremebhp car clubs and get invited to be staff for them too. The car scene means a lot to me and my wife. We have made so many good friends and hope to make more as we venture further afield.

I’d like to dedicate this to my wife Lisa Eccles. She has a long term terminal illness, cystic fibrosis. We held a charity car meet last year and raised a fortune for cystic fibrosis. She loved the last Scooby but this one is her world as she has seen it been built from start to finish. I couldn’t have done it without her support.

Author Paul Doherty

Photographer RCA Photography

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Curtis Lexus is200

Hi, my name is Curtis. Lexus is200 2002 Instagram: @Curt1sj0hns0n I am aged 24 and work as an engineering manager for a team of design engineers. I guess this a perfect example of breaking the stereotype a lot of people in the modified car scene end up with and shows that just because I drive a modified car it doesn’t automatically make me a certain type of person or “Boy Racer”. On a usual weekday you will find me dressed to the nines in a suit however when the weekend rolls around you’ll find me under the car adding the latest part I’ve decided to chuck my money at or getting together with my club to roll into the local car meet. My History and How I got into the car scene I have always had a liking to modified and different cars, this started when I was younger being that kid that was absolutely hot wheels obsessed and moving onto my teens where I got my first real life experience of modified cars when my mum took me to Ultimate street car in Santa pod. Once I passed my test at 17, I finally got my first car a 2002 reg 1 litre Corsa C and with that I got a whole 50 horses Haha! it was a slow car, but it didn’t stop me from modifying it like crazy. Out came the big alloy wheels, the obsessively loud exhaust and the sound system that weighed half the car.

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This car did end up eventually smashed up and replaced by a 1 series BMW which I still have to this day. Due to life getting busy once I lost my Corsa I did not return to the modified car scene although I did plan to modify my BMW several times it never happened. Fast forward 4 years I am now a dad and following a heavy breakdown of my relationship with the mother of my daughter I decided to buy “The Car” and plunge straight back into what I would describe as a brilliant scene. My money Pit of choice is a 2002 Lexus IS200 and most people recognise it by the unique Japanese wrap that is across the door. The IS200 is probably one of my alltime favourite cars along with the R34 skyline. This is the car I wanted when I was 17 however insurance made this a little hard, finally getting one of these felt amazing to me it's not the fastest car in fact it's far from but it's got a certain uniqueness in the body shape that I absolutely love. Now I have got the car, it's time to make it unique. Fast forward a year and its had a full respray in Audi white, rocket bunny wide arch kit, TRD front bumper, 19” alloy wheels, bonnet formed vents , Japanese warrior wrap across the doors, big wing rear spoiler, Tein coil overs all round, Takata racing street harness and full leather interior. I’m currently in the progress of building a big audio build with custom door cards on all four doors to accommodate a total of 12 mid-range speakers with 2x 12” subs in the boot. Going forward I want to finally get rid of the slow lump that’s sitting in the bay and swap it for a 1uz V8 with an end goal of achieving approximately 500 BHP.

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The Club The club I am part of is Grimsby Custom Cars or GYCC, when I came back to the car scene I didn’t know anyone with the same interests so started attending car meets solo I met a few groups although they was never really that good for fitting in, this was until I bumped into GYCC at a meet in Cleethorpes I can honestly they are one of the most helpful and friendly groups I have been in contact with and I have now been part of the group for almost 9 months and would suggest anyone check them out Full Spec List Rocket Bunny Wide Arches TRD Front Bumper Straight Through Exhaust with 4” Tips Resprayed Audi Glacier White Roof Resprayed Black TAKATA Street Racing Harnesses TEIN Street Coil overs 19” Alloy Wheels in Gun Metal Grey XK Glow Multi Colour Neon Kit Big Wing Spoiler with Extensions Moulded Bonnet Vents Custom Rear Lights Xenon Headlight Kit Custom 4D Number Plate Custom Japanese Warrior Wrap Pioneer DEH-80PRS Single Din Head unit 2x Deaf Bonce APOCALYPSE DBSA2612D1 12x Avatar MBR-650 4x Avatar TTU-41 2x Avatar ATU-600.4 3x Edge ED7800 1x Bass Face DB1.4

Author Paul Doherty

Since 2020

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Bagged Audi S3 An Audi on a budget that looks a Million Dollars ATUK Automotive Temptation UK Formed by a small group of mates in early 2019 Roush Currently drive a 2008 Ford Mustang Roush, and also have an EP3 Type R J Minnions The lights, body kits, outrageous sound systems, and all the customization on every ride, Voda Focus The style I chose for my Focus is the silver and orange because I thought it was different to everyone else.

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Ford Focus ST Paul Drinkwater

My name is Paul aged 42 from Portsmouth. I’ve got a fiance and two sons. I bought my ST 3 years ago and started modifying it straight away. My dad did banger racing for about 10 years when I was a kid, I used to love going and watching all the cars going round and getting smashed up. When dad used to come back with the car all wrecked I used to sit in it and pretend I was the driver. He used to buy me the banger racing stickers and I would collect them. I’ve always wanted a Ford ST from the minute I saw one. I knew I wanted that. My dad always had Fords so I knew my car had to be a Ford. When my sister's boyfriend got a Ford Focus ST in blue I knew I had to get one too. I’ve met many new people through the car scene, going to car shows and seeing stunning cars.

Spec List: RS Clutch Milltek ultimate exhaust Block mod 20/40 lowering springs K&N air filter RS ECU holder Strut brace bar Stage two air tec intercooler Uprated discs Airtec recirc valve Turbo smart wastegate actuator 5-inch tips RS spoiler Zunsport lower grill TRC front splitter 19-inch TSW vale alloys

They love sitting in my car and showing it off pretending to drive it too. I’m part of a car club EFS UK (Elite Ford Society) run by Rich Horton, and we convoy to car meets all over the country. We also meet up socially to chat about cars, and everyone helps each other out. We are always looking for new member's to grow the group! The style I chose for my Focus is the silver and orange because I thought it was different to everyone else. Decals were done by Panther modz, where I started with the ST Vodafone decal, which I am the only person to have, and just went on from there. I am due to have the roof wrapped in gloss black with decals at the end of August. I think the bright colours make the car stand out, as well as the loud exhaust. I came second in the rev off at ford fair 2019.

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram:@woz1999

Warren Luff - MK4 Toyota Supra SZ My name is Warren Luff, I’m a 20 year old Aeronautical Engineer from North Wales. I first got into cars because of my father, he was a mechanic all his life and has worked on many iconic cars from the Escort, first gen Minis all the way over to the early Rx7s and everything in-between. I have been working on cars since I can remember and at 17, I decided to get my first car a mk3 Renault Clio. This made a good first car but was lacking in the power massively. All my life I have been an adrenaline junky looking to push the limits. I then got myself a Yamaha r125 seeking speed. Due to my young age the bike also lacked in power, so I went back to my love of cars, this is when I bought my MK4 Toyota Supra SZ with a 2jz-ge engine at the age of 19. This car is the dream of many people and was certainly one of mine and when the opportunity came in my life where I could waste all my money on a car, I took it to get my dream started. The car had a suspension problem and rocker cover leak but nothing I couldn’t fix. The previous owner had done the car up to look like the early GT40 with the baby blue paint, deep chrome rims and a super wide body kit. This was not to my liking, but I could see the potential in her, so I drove the car all the way back from Hull and started work on her. I fixed all the problems with the car by fitting all new gaskets throughout the engine all the way down to the head gasket. I also added Tein suspension in all 4 corners.

I hope one day to finally have the car looking and performing much better than a stock supra ever could. The car has come a long way since then and has a long way to go. The car is very unique due to how wide it is and sitting on massive 335 wide rear tyres she stands out from the crowd. If that wasn’t enough the bright green paint and massive carbon wing should catch the eye of spectators at local meets of the groups I’m part of.

A Veilside body kit, with 3â&#x20AC;? rear wide arches and 1â&#x20AC;? wider fibreglass front arches. Jap speed full carbon boot spoiler. Veilside sun strip A full respray in Kawasaki green form C.A.Refinishing SSR 3 decolt evolution 3 piece split rims. Sitting on 335/30/18 p zeros out back and 295/35/18 Michelin pilots out front LS 400 4 pot floating callipers in green EBC steel braided lines all round Tein suspension Cobra bucket seats Sparaco 6 point harness Sparaco 4 point harness OMP deep dish wheel Sparaco quick release Completely striped out from rear seats back and painted black centre strengthening harness bar black carpets and roofing 2jz-ge engine 5 speed W58 gearbox Carbon intake Blue after market coolant hose Electric blue rocker covers Battery relocation to boot Clear cam covers Full engine rebuild to stock specks. Some of the groups I'm in are Extreme BHP, Street Dreams, Modified North Wales and Supra Owners UK. I hope one day to finally have the car looking and performing much better than a stock supra ever could. The car is being built to handle all situation's from drifting to racing yet still be drivable on the street as my supra is my daily car and I drive everywhere in it. The next thing coming up is a big single turbo build and hopefully pushing the 600BHP benchmark I have set so far.

This build will be on my Instagram @WOZ1999 as the car develops in its life.

Author: Paul Doherty

Matt 2016 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

Instagram: @madfocus9 The compact Ford Focus is being discontinued in the U.S. It was originally set to be reimagined next year as a small crossover SUV-like wagon built in China called the Focus Active. However, Ford has since decided to cancel the wagon due to import tariffs that would make it unprofitable.

I’ll start out with the obvious, yes she is a SE trim, yet she’s mine. I bought her in 2017 after I sold my truck and needed a daily that was good on gas. I’ve always been a fan of the MK3 look and when I saw her in the Ford Kona Blue, I drove over immediately and got rid of my Toyota Corolla and signed the papers.

Hi all I'm Matt, I’m in the states in South Florida

I started off with the normal, tint and decals. Thinking about what I might want the Focus to look like. After thinking for a bit, and being a person that loves cars and seeing transformation of builds, I decided On what to do.

A little about myself and my 2016 Ford Focus SE hatchback.

I decided on the colour scheme of gold and blue, a throw to my service in the United States Navy.

I have always been a Ford fan since I could remember playing with hot wheels as a kid. I’m a fan of all makes and builds, but Ford has my heart, even though they ripped my heart out by discontinuing the Focus line here in the States. That’s a soap box for another time. I came about my Focus after buying and selling 2 1975 F100s. I had a ‘75 Custom In-line6 short bed and flipped it after cleaning her up and getting the interior up to par. After that I bought my Kona Blue ‘75 F100 Ranger 302 all Edelbrock decked out with a short bed. After a couple years of owning her and wrenching every weekend, I had to sell her to a friend as she was taking up all my time from my 2 young boy's. Anyhow... onto the Focus.

My first mod was the exhaust as I had missed the sound of the my ‘75 (so cherry) and bought the FSWERKS Race Exhaust. From there, I began in October 2019 having some more fun. I have a Custom Tune from Focus-Power (great custom tune). I swapped out the grill with the Titanium as I like the lines to all match the rest of the front end vs the honeycomb it came with. Added the ST spoiler, Debadged and rearranged after painting them. Added the rear diffuser, rods and front lip/ splitter. She needed some more love so I wrapped the reflector's and Ford emblem's in gold, and bought some gold lugs, mud flaps, lover's and painted the calliper’s as well. I like to paint and do things myself. In December I bought Race land Coil overs and maxed it out for a 3 inch drop, (this I took to a buddies shop to do as I wanted to make sure she sat right) and dang she handle's so much better. I needed some pop at night when I met up with the car crew that I have been family with since November of 2019, (Undisputed Vybez, IG: @undisputedcrew check us out). So I decided on the OPT7 under glow set and extensions for the grill. I love the glow and have always been a fan of them since I’m old school (age withheld ).

I decided on the colour scheme of Gold and Blue, A throw to my service in the United States Navy. Hooyah!!

With the interior side of thing's, I swapped out the steering wheel with a 2017 Ford Escape, so I can have paddle shifters Vs. the electronic shift button on the shifter. Yes she’s auto don’t hate me, there wasn’t a manual in Kona Blue at the lot. Anyhow, wrapped the wheel, painted the paddle shift extensions and installed her. Next on the list is deck out the interior a little with some paint or wrap, and get some custom flooring done. I’ve mostly concentrated on the exterior of the Focus for now as I plan on getting a turbo kit from FocusPower and didn’t want it to waste money on things that were going to be replaced. Once the turbo kit is installed I’ll be pretty set for a little bit before swapping out the transmission to a manual so I can go bigger turbo and play some more with mods.

Author: Paul Doherty

Why don’t I get an ST or RS some may ask? Well, I love my car and I’m having fun building her out the way I’d like her to be. I’ve got a family and knowing myself, I would get into too much trouble with more power.

Mikey Rowlands Mk2 Ford Focus RSEdition

Instagram: @Trigaz_sti YouTube - MikeyRowlandsRS

Hey I’m Mikey Rowlands, I’m 26 from north Wales I was brought up with rally cars from a very early age as my father was a rally driver, having his and many of his friends rally cars built on our driveway (mainly Mk2 Escorts), my father built his wide arched RWD converted Cosworth powered Ford Fiesta Mk3 XR2 in his garage, Growing up around all those rally cars you can see that’s where my love for Fords came from.

The first time I ever wanted a Focus RS was when I saw Mikko Hirvonen testing his Focus WRC on the Cambrian rally back in 2009, after seeing it going sideways around a corner at like 80mph I instantly fell in love and knew I needed to own a Focus ha-ha! Jump forward a few years and I came across Rich Fox’s WRC inspired Mk2 FOCUS RS on Jamie_FYD’s YouTube channel and it instantly reignited my love for them and I knew that I needed to own one.

In 2018 I finally got my hands on my Mk2 Focus RS after dreaming of owning one! The car was completely stock when I first bought it and my original plan was to keep it stock… yeah.. so… after talking to a few ST/RS owner's about mods I could do to make it sound / perform better.. Before I knew it I had dropped some serious ££££ and then I had a strong custom stage 2 400bhp / 600nmt RS with crackles, big flame's & anti-lag tuned by DDG in Manchester @ddgremapping.

Driving my RS always puts a smile on my face and it always turns peoples heads (sometimes for the wrong reasons haha) but I can honestly say I’ve never had a dull moment owning it! Yes it can go wrong and cost me a lot of money but just seeing it sitting on my driveway or parked up somewhere and thinking to myself, “that’s my car! I own that!” There’s no better feeling! Since owning the car I’ve met some pretty cool people and have had some amazing experience's, i always find it amazing how a car can bring so many like minded individuals together!

Full spec Previously - Revo Stage 2 ‘BD Performance Wrexham’ Currently - Custom Stage 2 ‘DDG Remapping Manchester’ AirTec Stage 3 Intercooler AirTec 3.5” Downpipe AirTec Plenum Airtec Big boost pipes Pro Hoses Full upgrade Group A K&N induction kit Turbosmart Recirc valve Turbosmart Actuator Milltek Exhaust system Eibach 30mm Lowering Springs Rear Eibach 25mm Spacers Front Eibach 20mm Spacers ACR WRC Bonnet Vents KMS WRC Roof Scoop Carbon Fibre Style Engine Covers Autobeam Strobe Wing Mirror Indicators Autobean Full light upgrade Maxton Design full Splitter kit Kode Steering wheel BB-G Quick relea Custom Led Rear Tail lights Custom Headlights Custom Halo Fog Lights Rallyflapz Mud Flaps Autowatch Ghost Author:Paul Doherty

The amount of message's / comments I get on my Instagram from people telling me how much they like my car truly means a lot and for once in my life It seems like I must be doing something right haha! I’m so grateful that I’m lucky enough to have the chance to own what I think will go down as a historical part of Ford history that is the Mk2 Ford Focus RS!

The car is nowhere near finished yet as I have some pretty big plans for it coming up in 2021, just to list a few In the next few month's it’ll be going in for a fully Forged engine rebuild by @BDPerformance in Wrexham. I’ve had a great ongoing relationship with Darren and the lad's at BD Performance and highly recommend them! I’m also going down the WRC route and will be getting a M-Sport WRC Spoiler, AUTO SPECIALISTS Front and Rear WRC Bumpers and to finish it all off nicely a MSport inspired rally livery!

Jake Hopkins Instagram:@SONICST_180 Fiesta mk7 ST - SONIC ST Hi all I'm Jake Hopkins I live in Coventry West Midlands

I am currently doing my level 3 apprenticeship in Mechanic's and have always been into Fords from a very young age from collecting Fast-ford magazine's SONICST was my daily for the first year I owned him, then it's just used for show season. The journey with Sonic started in 2017 when I brought him brand new with 5 mile's on the clock it is now at 26k in 3 years, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently running stage 2 pro with decel from AET MOTORSPORT and the long term plans are to eventually build the engine and go stage 4, at some point go full Airtec wide arch, Airtec wing, Bola b10 wheels, BC racing coilovers, Airtec show cage.

The mk7 ST, For me, the spirit blue has to be one of the best colours.

It has been the best 3 years, I have met so many great people in the car scene and enjoyed going to shows and meets showing SONICST of, a lot of people in the Ford scene now know me and SONICST, which is cool. The best part of being in the car scene is getting up early in the morning and driving to a show.

SONICST is a unique design wrap done by @blueprint_nottingham. I gave them an idea I had in my head and they smashed the wrap out of the park. I've always loved being different and you can see you won’t see another sonic wrapped Fiesta ST. Every time SONICST does go out he’s always getting spotted because he is unique. With Fiesta ST’s there is so much you can do modification wise and that’s why I love them.

Performance ITG full induction all the way to the turbo Stage 3 Airtec intercooler 3 inch VUDU downpipe VUDU short shifter Mountune cat back Michelin ps4 tyre's VUDU front discs Ferodo ds2500 pads

Exterior SONICST wrap Auto beam LED lights I have always done shows with @FordMania the owner Ian Taylor and his son James Taylor have always made me feel welcome from my first ever show in August 2017 Ford Fair and now am an Admin for the club which I am very Proud of. Author: Paul Doherty

Ryan Blythe -Audi A3 8v PFL

Instagram @stealth_a3_8v

I’m Ryan Blythe, I’m 22. I live in Peterborough, England. I drive an Audi A3 Sline. I work full time away from home so I daily the car and do a lot of mile's in it. I do all my own work and maintenance that needs doing. I’ve always been interested in Motorsport and the car scene, from a young age I would watch top gear over and over, had one of them toy car matt's and a big selection of hot wheels. I was fortunate to get to help out and work in the pits/Hospitality for Power Maxed Racing in the BTCC. I bought the car from a dealer, kept it standard for about a month before I started putting my own spin on things. After a while I had my own unique style on it and over time I went through different colours and style's. About a year in I set on going for the Murdered out look, the all black. Why this car? For me I had a long look around test drive loads before I came across the Audi straight away. I fell in love with it, ever since I’ve just had a passion for Audi’s.

I wouldn't say mine is unique compared to others but I will say it’s unique to me. I’ve built it for how I want it. Got big things coming in the future to take it to the next level.

This is my Audi A3 8v PFL It’s a 1.4 tfsi S-line Spec list; Stage 1 map Lowers on coilovers Rs honey Comb grill TRC splitter Maxton design side skirts, rear diffuser extension and spoiler extension De-chrome all round De-badge Rear light tints De-wiper Inside red trims and vent rings Rotifrom KPS 8.5j 18s wheels wrapped in Continental contact sports 215/40/18 Polybush suspension Stock brakes upgrade to Brembo pads and grooved disk's Pace car indicators Custom stainless steel exhaust decat Downpipe to quad tips

The car scene definitely takes up a lot of time and commitment, I’m always trying new stuff and working on the car. With my car being black I’m always cleaning and polishing to keep high standards. I’m grateful for the fact that my girlfriend is interested in the car scene and supports me all the time even if I’m cancelling on her to go to a show or a shot. I’ve met some awesome friends because of the car scene and been to some amazing shows including Tucked automotive meet and eat pt1/2, Rollhard show and broke boy's show’s. It's a shame as this year would have been the first indoor show at the ultimate show in Liverpool, fingers crossed for next year.

Photographer's: @down.shift.media @untypical_media

I was in the scene a little by going to meets and doing the club side of things at first but I wouldn’t say I was in the scene properly till I met Rob from @down.shift.media doing a shot on my car,

his work is outstanding and just gives everything produced high standards. He’s helped me a lot with meeting new people and giving me opportunities to showcase the car at events along with other top quality motors. Groups and clubs - I’m in a lot of clubs but for me the ones that stand out are: Car collective (@car_collective)because for them it’s not about what you drive, it’s about the drive and being one big family. they put on amazing drives and events. Tucked automotive (@tucked_ ) I have always followed their progress as an automotive brand, their rage is just top quality and is always above expectation's. They are very welcoming and have put on some, if not the best events I’ve been to. Vag society (@vagsocietyuk) for me this club fits very well, I love the whole vibe that they set at there meets and the love they show to all builds. Author: Paul Doherty

I'm Lauren Talbot, this is my Mk1 Eunos I live in a small village in the Norfolk countryside. I own a Dog Grooming salon, which funds my cars and my drifting hobby.

Lauren Talbot Mk1 Eunos

Since I can remember I have always been into cars. Growing up I was always one for racing games on the Playstation1. My oldest brother and his friends when I was growing up were always messing around with their cars, mostly Fords, which is where my love for classic Fords comes from.

When I was 15 one of our friends tragically lost his life in his Fiesta mk3 RS Turbo, and I think that when I really got into cars, seeing the modified car community all coming together to celebrate his life, so I set out to build a car I knew would make him proud I have had a fair few cars in my 11 years of driving, my very first car was a Ford KA which was bought for me after I passed my driving test, and that was when my true love to modify cars started. from that I moved on to my Ford Escort XR3i which I bought back in 2012, which I still have and is currently undergoing a full restoration. A few other cars I have owned are a Nissan 200sx s13, Toyota Paseo, BMW e46 328ci Mazda RX8 and of course my mk1 Eunos Roadster. Most of my cars are modified one way or another, but my most highly modified car is my mk1 Eunos. I bought my Eunos back in April 2015, it was an accidental purchase off Ebay, never thinking the seller would accept my low offer on the car. Then a 400 mile round trip to collect the car. When I purchased the car she was in a pretty sorry state, the red paint was faded and lacquer peeling everywhere, and it started but didn't drive. After a new slave cylinder and about 3 hour's of bleeding the clutch, I was finally able to get the car into gear and for the first time drive her! I remember that day like it was yesterday, driving it around the private industrial park absolutely overjoyed, with the biggest smile on my face, I didn't want to stop driving her. My next task was to sort the paint out on the car. I had previously purchased some magenta pink car paint for a previous car which I never used, so I decided that rather than trying to revive the red paint, I would just paint my Eunos pink, thus Martha Pink Miata was born! I had purchased my show tickets for Modified Nationals that year with my old car club 'Car Chick Society' which then set the deadline to get the car ready by, which only gave us 2 weeks to get everything done. We called a friend who was a sprayer to come in and help get the car show ready, we done it all in one day, working all day and part way through the night to get the bodywork finished on the Friday ready for the show on Sunday, we pulled it off and Martha went to her very first show in 2015..

When I bought the car it was never intended for her to turn into a show car, she was meant to be a drift car, which for a short time she was, I took her on a track drift day at my local track 'Norfolk Arena' which is now the Adrian Flux Arena. But then one thing led to another and before I knew it she was a show worthy car which I no longer wanted to risk on the track, so I bought myself a purpose built BMW e36 as a new drift car.

Shortly after buying the car I found a hard top roof for sale in black locally, which I snapped up, as the soft top wasn't in the best of conditions. And from there I did a few small modifications like wheels and interior bits, such as a rear 5race 4 point roll bar, driver's bucket seat and harness, NRG steering wheel set up snap off boss and Nardi steering wheel. Then in 2016 for my birthday I received my bodykit for the car, an Arios rear bumper, Bomex side skirts and a Zenda front bumper, all imported from Japan, so it was decided that the whole car was going to get another full respray so the kit matched, but this time I decided to add a little bit (a lot) of glitter in to it as well. I then did some suspension upgrade to coilovers and a new exhaust system with removable Bozo pipes, which got me into a little bit of trouble with the police, so I sadly had to remove them. Then in July 2016 my engine sadly died after the woodruff key was damaged when the cam-belt was changed. Luckily I had purchased a second Eunos a couple months earlier with the same engine with very low mile's, so me and a couple friends spent the weekend changing the engine over, which in the process I removed the aircon system and changed the power steering rack, for a depowered steering rack, as I love the feeling of driving a car without PAS. After the engine swap and a couple niggly problem's along the way with injector's and fuel rail, Martha lived again! I decided that I wanted to go wider with my Eunos, so I purchased some new alloys, Rota Grid V, the front wheels are 15x8 et0 and the rears are 15x9 et0. I took my car to a friend of mine Rich who owns a bodyshop called DV8 and he rolled my arches out for me so I could fit my new wheels. In April 2017 I then decided to purchase some new coilovers from Driftworks, HSD's. While at a show that year I spoke to SuperPro about a full polybush set up for the car, I was given a card and asked to contact them about a potential sponsorship. But sadly before I was emailed them, the worst thing imaginable happened. While parked up at a meet, a driver lost control of his car a solid straight into the passenger side of my car causing over 3000 pounds worth of damage. My heart just sunk, I was in shock and total disbelief about what had just happened, a car that I have spent the last 2 and a half years building, was a potential write off in a split second. When Brentacre, my car insurance heard what had happened, they made it their mission to get Martha sorted and make sure the car wasn't a write off. Which is where we have respray number 3. Once everything with the insurance was settled, I booked the car in to be repaired and resprayed, however this time I was going to be adding some big changes to the car's appearance while it was in the spray shop. I had a vision in my head to make my Eunos stand out even more and become even more unique. I decided that I wanted it to be even wider, so I had the rear arches flared out even more and I had the original front wings made wider, and decided that I wanted to go with a smooth finish on the car, so I had the all lines in the car and rear bumper smoothed. I got the car back in front of the body shop in November. Start of 2018 I borrowed my friends workshop with a set of ramps,

and me and a couple of friends totally stripped the underside of the car, we moved the subframes and all the arms, and I sent everything away to be sandblasted. When I got everything back I painted it all gold and fitted my new polybush kit and adjustable ARB's, as well as upgrading my clutch and brakes. The car was resprayed yet again, and again I decided on something a little different, still remained with the pink theme, however this time I decided to go with full Spectraflare on the car, the only car in the country to be fully Spectraflare.

The mod list for the Euro's so far Arios rear bumper Bomex side skirts Zender front bumper Customer wide front wings Flared wide arches front and rear Smoothed bodywork Custom paint Rota Grid-V alloys 15x8 et0 front 15x9 et0 rear full SuperPro poly bush kit SuperPro front and rear adjustable ARB's Jasma imported manifold/downpipe Powerflow Stainless exhaust and backbox HSD coilovers Tinted TSI's Chameleon halo headlights Ducktail spoiler Hard top roof 5Race 4 point roll bar Corbeau driver seat Pink Luke harness Nardi half dish steering wheel NRG slim boss NRG slim quick release Jimmy Up gear shifter Custom door cards The car has been to many many shows, securing indoor slots at gravity 2 years in a row. Most of the shows I go to, I attend with my club Fuelled Collective, and shows not with my club I always enter it into show and shine. The car is still far from finished 5 years on, with another complete custom respray in the pipeline to fix a couple of issue's I have been having with the current paint on the car. The interior is going to have a complete makeover, with custom door cars already fitted. I have another sponsorship waiting with Corbeau which has already been agreed. I am proud to say that most of the work on the car has been carried out by myself with help from friends along the way. When I decided I was going to build a show car, I wanted to do it myself, rather than someone else doing it all for me. It's taken a long time so far, but it has been worth the time spent, the countless days, untold amounts of money, stress and bloodied knuckles, it has all been worth it. To get into my car and drive it, the feeling I get, smiling from ear to ear, and seeing the reaction I get from other people, nothing can quite compare to that. I didn't build the car to be the best modified car, I don't really enter the competitions at shows, I built it for the love of the car and the modified car scene. My dream car, aside from my Eunos, would have to be a full Rocket Bunny Nissan s13. One of my biggest regrets was selling my first s13.

Author: Andz Stinton

Instagram: @the_mistress_vrs

Hey I'm Tom I'm 29 years old and I'm from Stoke on Trent born and bred.

Tom

Mk1 Octavia vrs

I'm a construction hoist installer but an electrician by trade so I'm definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty. I'm proud to say my car is definitely built, not bought! If I'm not at work you will most probably find me under the bonnet of my car!

Cars have been my passion for as long as I can remember. Working on cars with my Dad and Grandad from a very young age it was a given that it would continue into my adult life. My first car was a 1995 reg corsa b 1.2 8 valve in red which I modified with my dad Max power style.

Since owning the car I have spent my time creating something that is unique and mine! Becoming heavily involved in the car scene attending local and not so local meets. The car scene in stoke is starting to build back up to the former glory days of festival parks with Clubs United that meet as often as they can with up to 1000 cars.

I then went on to own another 2 of these a silver 2000 reg 1.2 16 valve and a black 2000 reg 1.6 16 valve sport with a custom built inlet and throttle body taking standard 106 break power to a mighty 116.3 Bhp, it was a little pocket rocket and so much fun to drive even if I did flood the engine within a week when I misjudged the depth of a puddle.

We have started to attend a lot of car shows including Tunerfest, Trax, regional meets, Himley hall classic and retro show, forge action day, action finale at Castle Combe and more!

I owned a 2002 reg silver Volvo s60 2.4 D5 early life crisis car (in mourning for the death of my black beauty) and then bought a 2008 reg vectra c 1.9ctdi which again was modified with full Irmscher kit stage 2 map pushing 197 Bhp 445nm torque. Completing the look with 100 edition alloys bonnet reflector and tiger stripe vinyl decals, but as a diesel I missed that noise of the loud exhaust. I bought the Skoda in 2019 after the downfall of the vectra (water pump failed) and instantly fell back in love! Petrol passion.

There is no better feeling than driving in a convoy with many other modified cars to a meet and I love the buzz and adrenaline it brings. It's amazing to meet fellow car enthusiasts and really nice when someone admires the car. We recently had a rep from a car club who was desperate to see this car in person and travelled from Birmingham to stoke for a meet and happened to stumble across it. Needless to say he was very impressed with the car and I was very proud to receive some of the comments I was given. A little back story on the name is the wife... she decided to call it the mistress and said it is because of the amount of time and money it takes up in my life but she love's it just as much as I do if not more! When I'm having a bad day with it and I feel like stripping and selling the parts she always talks me out of it as she definitely has developed a soft spot for her. The rally red paintwork on the car was very undesirable and had a lot of bad lacquer peel and a really bad driver side rear door repair and respray, but it gave me something to work with. I looked at having the car resprayed but wanted something different to the ordinary red so I decided to have a custom wrap and livery put on it to hide a lot of damage and bad paint.

The wrap itself is crazy in the way the colours change as the light hits it. It can look candy red to orange and even a tinge of purple in darker lighting Interiormk4 golf anniversary Recaro leather seats with tall headrests.

I wasn't happy with the paintwork that was still on show as the roof had faded to pink (the worst problem with red cars) so this was removed after only 3 months and me and my wife decided to wrap the car ourselves at home over a few weeks and luckily very nice weather that was on our side!

In the engine bay I am going for the minimal look because I love an empty tidy bay. Also it makes working on the engine easier as there is more room to get to those hard to reach places. It's always nice to see your hard work pays off.

Fully stripped and ready to wrap! Being complete novice's at wrapping, we began and with a lot of hard work and some amazing advice from a friend who works for wrap extreme we managed to complete the job!

I do all the work on my car myself and never owning a petrol turbo powered engine I started with minimal knowledge on how they work. Getting stuck in and hands on with it has allowed me to get to know these engines inside and out! I've had a lot of knowledge and advice from people on the mk1 page's on Facebook and the Vag groups but getting my hands dirty and taking things apart myself is the best way I learn. Since the article was released we have gone for full custom livery up the side's that mirror each other. I have completed a full engine change over 1 weekend and have had custom powder coated inlet, camshaft cover and heat plate in metallic fleck candy red. A full custom stage 2 map with no lift shift, over run and launch control. Still to have it dynoed but will be expecting around the 250-60 Bhp mark with the results. A lot of hard work and effort put into it over a short amount of time! Very pleased with the results and feel very lucky to be able to share my car with stance auto reader's.

We have since added decals in white to make the wrap stand out a little more. We added the black triangle's on the back to break the red up and to make it stand out because I like to be different.

Engine evap pipe deletes, painted rocker cover, Painted inlet manifold, throttle body and intercooler pipes in matt red. Engine mounts painted black. Top custom intercooler pipe wrapped in red heat wrap. Chrome strut brace. Large black welly style intercooler from creation's Motorsport with custom pipework and custom writing. Gearbox linkage updated bushes. Phenolic inlet manifold spacer. Clocked throttle body. Large ramair induction kit with cold air induction pipe (behind front bumper). Coil Pack stainless cover from ADP auto works Custom inlet trim cover currently being mocked up. Custom made under bonnet mirror plate's. Straight through exhaust with a large oval tip. Show style red horns. Hard-line deletes. Sai, n249, carbon canister deletes. Pas reservoir and screen wash relocated. Under Bonnet lights. Coolant bottle delete. Battery relocation and full wire tuck. Stage 2 map with anti lag, launch control, no lift shift and overrun. Told the map pulls at 240 Bhp but is looking to get back on the dyno as soon as possible.

The car has probably spent more time on axle stands than on the road. I had a few troubles chasing a bad boost leak and then a faulty turbo which when changed failed again so in went another turbo which I managed to change in 2 hours! Also had bad splitter damage when the bumper dropped on the way home from a meet in derby but this has been fixed and re attached. I don't do subtle and love having a car that stands out of the crowd.

Next on the list of never ending jobs is: re-routing the turbo to front block pipe and braided fuel line routed around the right of the engine to tidy up the left hand side. Remove all spare brackets. Custom gear gaiter/knob/handbrake. Potentially custom seats, door cards and dash.

Spec List Kolor Koncept red seat belts. Genuine l and k leather door cards. Vrs puddle lights. Audi TT knee bars. Audi s3 steering wheel with Skoda emblems. Golf mk4 black carpet. Drivers side gauge pod with boost gauge. Custom a pillar 3 gauge pod with voltage, oil pressure and oil temperature. Pioneer double din stereo system. Upgraded speakers throughout. Custom headlining lights in red and boot neon's. Custom boot build in progress consisting of custom built red and black leather surrounds with 12" in phase subwoofer and in phase amp on show. 2 small pioneer black and red speakers. Looking at adding another 2 matching subs either side of the boot to finish the look off. Led lights all around. Newer style embroidered Vrs black and red floor mats. Rare sunglasses holder in place of Drivers side grab handle. Continued Online:--

It's definitely a car that puts a smile on my face and there is more to come! The following of these cars is amazing and I can honestly say I have made so many lifelong friends through the Skoda car scene!

The entire list of all my Mods can be found on my Online Feature at :-

WWW.STANCEAUTO.CO.UK.

Author: Andz Stinton

Laura Marie Bagged mk3 scirocco Instagram: @laura_mariexo Hi I'm Laura Marie, This is my Bagged mk3 Scirocco Well my life in the car scene hasn't been very big at the beginning, last year I was able to go to my first shows @rollhard, @ultimatestanceshow, @lowdown and @edition38 where I met such friendly people and went there with good mate's. Just before @lowdown I decided to purchase another car to be able to go to shows, that was where I was able to pick up a black Scirocco. I was so happy with it.. yes it needed work but it was such a good project and a car I always wanted. After a few weeks of owning, it was already on a new set of wheels, my first set of @3sdms and also lowered. I loved the look but still wasn't happy. I was then able to pick up air suspension a few months later and it was the best buy, plus a new set of @3sdms 19 inch.

Spec list Front bumper pre Facelift Back r bumper Side skirts Cup spoiler Rotiforms Custom headlights Eyebrows Ramair filter Full colour respray Fully debadged Full custom exhaust Splitter and side skirt extensions Carbon plastic interior Bootbuild Air suspension

I was so happy with it, until I realised I wanted to build it more and make it a show car. I upgraded the front and back bumpers, added a cup spoiler and side skirts. Then I took it to have a wrap done where it went satin black holographic. Again I loved the wrap but the quality wasn't all there... At that time as well I was able to get my boot built by @airtek_automotive. Also a full custom exhaust from @sportssystem it was coming along so well. I was able to attend @ultimate_dubs_uk where I got into the show and shine outside. I was unbelievably happy, but I wanted to do better. The last show I attended with the satin car @tucked meet and eat, where I also met some new people , but was also looking forward to seeing my car stand out from the rest after it was finished. A few weeks ago I was in the body shop @zprayprocustomization where after months of choosing a colour and not seeing it for a few weeks. Plus another set of wheels, this time @rotiforms i was finally able to see it and the new look. Plus the new custom headlights and the extension from @maxtondesign I was finally happy with the final product. The final show of attending this year @tucked meet and eat part 2. Where I was finally able to show the car off, I had so much attention because of the colour and the way it sat, I was sent so many pictures and had a lot of conversation's and positive comments about the car. I definitely enjoy the car scene. The people I have met and talked to over the years have inspired me to build the car how I want. Meeting people and just generally having a really good time. I have also met some amazing photographer's @ukcarmotives, @Down.shift.media and @mk_automotive_ who have been there since I first got the Scirocco and new photographer's @jakewardphoto, @lowdown @tucked I have a local network of friends interested in the car scene but not directly tied to a group or club, but making new friends each show and meets that I attend. At the moment it's a finished product, but I'm also up for a change. Next might possibly be interior. If I was able to find seats I want then that will be my next purchase and upgrade. But will also have custom seat skins made for the seats. A big shout out to my car detailer as well who does a fantastic job @glodekprestigedetailing

Author: Paul Doherty

All I can say is a big thank you to all the people who were involved in the build, the support and companies who have helped me get the car ready and the way that I want. Plus the photographer's who have been there to take these amazing pictures.

Lee Adler

Instagram: @lee_adler

Nissan Skyline R34 GTT

My name is Lee, I'm a European business functional analyst for a welding firm.

Since I was a young boy I've always been into cars; going to car shows with my then step dad, cruises to Southend when it was less about modern cars and more about classics and subscription's to all the car magazine's of the day. I remember having pictures on the wall of cars like the Bugatti EB-110 and the Ferrari F40, cars I still dream about owning today, but what really sealed the deal was fast forwarding to 1999 when I was 16, and getting a copy of Gran Turismo 2. One of the cars that made it's debut on it just captivated me and commanded attention and saw HOURS of play time; the Nissan Skyline R34 GTT and since then it was always my dream car.

I've had a lot of Skyline's over the years, never really going to town modifying them as they weren't 'the one' but an opportunity arose to get a very nice and pretty much standard R34 GTT. Don't let the lack of a GTR badge fool you - these are still very capable cars with the strong neo engine but with two major benefits over the GTR platform; RWD and also they are the underdog.

The fact that people always say 'oh it's only a GTT' has helped guide my modification process. The exterior I have kept relatively stock looking - with subtle styling upgrades, the interior is OEM+ with most interior plastics replaced, cleaned, retrimmed or customised but the monster that lurks under the bonnet is what separates it from the crowd and makes people pay attention; a massively high spec RIPS RB30 - sourced and built by Richard Bell (Bells Auto Service's).

My first car when I was 17 was far removed from the R34 though, it was a Peugeot 205 automatic, followed quickly by a Nova 1.3sr which was the first car I modified.

Is the project finished? No not even close. I still have plans to do something tricky with the gearbox, full respray and more re-trimming and custom seats... amongst other things.

But after falling in love with the Skyline, I had Japanese car blood running through my veins so as soon as budget allowed I moved into the world of Jap cars - as did my friends.

The car is part of me now, I can't see me ever parting with it. It's everything I ever wanted from a modified car and more and puts a MASSIVE smile on my face whenever I drive it.

The current Spec list is as follows: Power: 640bhp Torque: 530ft/lb You can always catch me on the Skyline Owners Forum or at local meets every now and then. Looking forward to Yakushi coming up in September too which is always a pleasure to attend.

Massive thanks to: Richard Bell @BellsAutoServices for building a beast of an engine and the tuning, Wayne Taylor @AutoExtreme_ltd, Paul Howard @JDMGarageuk The team at Garage D for supplying parts and doing the odd job here and there for me too.

Engine RIPS RB30 block and crank. Cylinders bored to 86.5mm & refaced RIPS Steel con rods RIPS Extended baffled sump CP Forged pistons and rings Extended crank nose N1 oil pump ARP Head studs

Just A taster of the Mods, it is far to large to Print it all, if you would like to see my entire list and what I pretty much spent all my money on head over to:-

www.stanceauto.co.uk Here you will find my Online Magazine Feature along with Hundreds of other Hi-class cars

Instagram: @b6_ocd

Adam Waggott

Audi 1.8 T B6

I’m from Bournemouth Dorset and I’m a Especially when trying to fit the huge Porsche brakes logistics manager for a toy wholesale company it boasts all round and trying to get the wilwood handbrake calliper to work with the self-adjusting based in Bournemouth. The car I own is an Audi A4 1.8t and is a very wellknown car in the show community and is sponsored by juicy details a very well known car product and detailing brand in the UK.

lever was a total nightmare but we got there in the end.

It’s one of the pleasure's I get from building the car myself as you everything that’s been done to it and makes you extremely knowledgeable about the car as a I got into the car scene about 10 years ago I just loved lot people will say you can’t make that fit and it’s a the whole social side of meets and shows and looking at case of I will make it fit. other people’s builds which would help me push my When it's show season the shows that we normally limits on building cars I started with just Vauxhall attend are players as it’s such a great atmosphere. nova’s and putting the 2.0l red top in them as they are @Fitteduk, @Worthersee, @ultimate dubs, Gravity, such fun cars to drive. @Edition38 there are also a few more we do as well. Then I progressed to Jap cars such as Subaru’s and Nissan 200sx as they are just raw cars to drive and are so easy to work on. My current car which is an Audi 1.8t B6 is very well known as it's now on it's second look as it used to have bride low Max seats with Tanaka harnesses the car was built with an Japanese inspired look which upset a lot of purist's but it’s not about what everyone else is doing you need to follow your own idea's in this scene as that’s what gets you noticed and gained me magazine feature's. After that happened in winter last year I felt it was time to take the car totally apart and start all over again to make it look totally different and this is definitely the best look it’s had and will probably be the last as this time the car almost broke me.

It’s not about what everyone else is doing you need to follow your own ideas.

Interior Recaro wingbacks with custom red carbon backs seats are retrimmed in red leather with cross stitching. Flocked brown dash and door cards with matching leather trim. Red Carbon pillar covers all trim in red carbon. Arm rest in red carbon. Rear mirror in red carbon. RS4 flat bottom steering with trimmed in red leather and red carbon. Flocked glove box and lower dash. Flocked black centre console. Black RS4 headlining and pillars. Show cage fitted and painted in Acid green.

Tuning Audi A4 1.8t 20v freshly rebuilt this year by myself and Josh at @josh_ iconautomotive K03sTurbo,decat pipe, straight pipe exhaust system, ram air induction. Mapped by @ozmomotorsport. Carbon engine Cover, Carbon Scuttle Panel, Carbon ecu cover, Carbon battery cover, Carbon Bonnet strut Chassis 19x9.5 Ispiri FFP1 (rear) 19x8.5 Ispiri FFP1 (front) in carbon graphite with 235 35 19 tyre's all round. Airrex Air suspension including Airrex Struts. Porsche Calipers Z18 up front with 380mm discs and Porsche rear calipers with wilwood handbrake calipers painted in acid green. Styling

Paint Misano red with black roof by PMC Bodywork's. Factory spec votex model with smoothed front bumper, JE designs window spoiler.. Depo front and rear lights .B7 RS4 wing mirrors with red carbon base plate's. Red carbon pillars. Maxtron RS4 front splitter. Heko front wind deflector's

Massive Thanks to:@JuicydetailsUK for supporting me and being involved with totally awesome people. Josh at Icon automotive for helping me rebuild the engine this year. Paddy at PMC bodyworks for painting the car this year. Jules at @iwautomotive for supplying the 3 different sets of wheels this year. Rich at @RichardPearcephotography for always shooting the car. C6 carbon for doing all the carbon work. Author:Paul Doherty

Kai Kriegbaum

Instagram: @illest68

1982 VW Golf MK1

My name is Kai Kriegbaum, aged 28 and come from Southern Germany. Professional, I work as a Private Client Advisor in a large Deutsche Bank.

I have been interested in cars since I was a child and I have always purchased and read many magazine's and then got to know the boy's and girl's from the ‘Unique Car Society Mannheim’. This led onto many great friendship's and a gained foothold in the scene. Through these individuals I am now part of the ‘@Low Familia’ and ‘@VW Home’, both are great forum's with a very close relationship. Thanks to Corona, this year almost every car event has been cancelled otherwise, I would love to attend many events to meet good old friends and indeed get to build new friendships The best events ‘Wörthersee’, ‘MIVW’, ‘XS-Carnight’ and ‘Tief Im Wald of Custom Junkies’. My car history consist of firstly driving a Skoda Fabia Combi and from here, the tuning started! After the Skoda I moved onto a Golf 6 R Static and a Passat CC which was on air ride. Now I drive a VW Golf MK1 from 1982, I purchased it from a friend back in 2019. The car was first driven by an old lady and already had a few kilometres. It is powered by a 1.1L engine with 50PS, so I must say I drive according to the motto “Who drives slowly will be seen longer”. At the beginning of the year, I completely disassembled the car because it got a completely new paint job in the rare original colour ‘Inari Silver’. After the painting I continued with my much loved rebuild. The Golf currently stands on some DTS Coil Over suspension with UniBall dome bearings from HK-Exclusive. At the axel turn rims from the house BBS with the designation PA514 with 195/45 R15 Nexen tyre's. The dimensions they have are 7x15 and stand full in the wheel housing thanks to track plate's!

On the body itself, the fenders and side panels have been lightly machined to give the rims enough space and the tailgate has lost it's wiper. You know what they say “Kill all Wiper's!” The bumpers are now completely black with some chrome strips instead of the original grey. On top of that, the old chrome mirrors were also used. The interior is completely original from factory with it's brown equipment in a good and well-kept condition. So far, only a modern radio in old optics has been installed. Over the winter the car will get a decent sound system for the trunk which is a must in everyone’s life. I terms of the work undertaken on the car, all of the work has been done by myself or with the help of friends.

I would like to give a shout out to: ‘Low Familia’ which you can find on Instagram at @low_familia.at ‘VW Home’ who are also on Instagram on @vwhome. The pictures within his article were produced by Sascha J who you can find on @saschis.world.

Author: Carla De Freitas

Instagram: @Dazw27

Darren walker

VW Lupo 1.4 Sport Darren walker I'm 37, from Lincoln Ex Army now a Trucker I’ve always been into cars from a young age from seeing my grandad having some nice cars and my dad and uncle’s, also I used to love going over the workshop and helping my dad restore old cars with his friends, As drinking and smoking wasn’t really my thing I got into cars properly and the start to modifying cars began and was around the time of the good old Max Power years which I enjoyed and made my love of cars even more and then going into the love of VW’s like my Brother and has pretty much been VW ever since. I always wanted to have a car that I built with my family and friends to be in a magazine or win at a show as that would let me know what I’ve created was to people's taste and to hear Woolf say my car was nice or cool and that all the hard work wouldn’t of been for nothing. The lupo started it's life as a basic car, 1.4 sport the better model lupo unless you went for the Gti which I wasn’t interested in, at the time my bro had a ratty lupo and I thought it would be cool to make a real nice show car in a totally different style to his but ended up taking most the parts from him when he bought another car and built it up to what it is today with the help from my brother and friends, been to a lot of shows and won too many to count trophies it’s had loads of different looks along the 7years I’ve owned it and 2016 was my best memorable and last year on the road winning at some of the biggest shows in the UK Edition 38, Low Collective, VW Festival and loads more with hopefully more In the future after I have rebuilt the new design,

Some of the Spec to date:- Full air ride suspension - Custom boot installs - Audi TT custom interior made to fit - Custom rear bumper with a TT diffuser moulded into it - 3L German Lupo conversion - Custom 3” stainless exhaust system and manifold - Custom vented wing - BBS Split rims (have new custom wheels made ready for when it’s back on the road) - Have a new 1.6 engine ready to fit looking at turbo mods The list goes on and on but I have took it off the road to rebuild it with the new engine and custom wheels I had made with a few other cheeky changes, everything done has either been done by myself or with friends as hate paying people to do stuff unless I really have to I’ve always enjoyed helping friends and family with their cars or project builds in whatever way's I can and there’s always something you have done that can help others or vise versa, and seeing either your own car or a friends come together and finished with a little bit of your input always puts a smile on my face and is worth the time spent. The car scene has it's moments but 90% of the time you can make some real great long term friends from all over the world because we all enjoy the same interests, cars

Author: Andz Stinton

Tom Aspinall 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hi all I'm Tom Aspinall, I'm 30, a plumber, and lover of music, drums and anything with wheels, especially if it's old. I've been obsessed with older cars for as long as I can remember, especially late 60's to early 70's American muscle cars. The shape and style of them, the colours and the noise they make. As a child I'd scour through the Hotwheels in supermarkets with my mum and dad trying to find them. My dad wasn't a huge fan of cars but he appreciated the cool ones, he loved his Capri back in the day. His dad, my grandad Derick had 3 Capris through the 80's to when he died in 2014, he genuinely loved those cars. I love the Capri too and bought and modified an '85 2.8 Injection Special to my taste over a few years. I loved how this one looked and sounded but it didn't quite scratch the itch for a big block V8 American muscle car so it was time to let it go to help fund one. Originally it was to be part ex for the Barracuda but the day before it was being dropped to my house and the Capri taken, my mum rang and asked if she could buy the Capri and store it in my granddads garage.

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She loved the car too, thought it looked great and had also driven my dads frequently when they met. My mum is now the proud owner of the 2.8 Injection Capri. The Barracuda was delivered early in the morning and my mouth just dropped to the floor when I saw it pull up at the front of my house on the back of the low loader. My wife Katie's eyes teared up and said it was the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen! Even the neighbours came out clapping! It can't be missed, it's a huge 1970 Plymouth Barracuda with a big block 383 (6.3ltr) V8, 727 3spd auto in the mental Sublime Lime green. The first thing I did was fire it up and take it round the estate. The cold start is the best sound I've ever heard with the huge cam and lumpy idle through Doug's header's, it made for an interesting soundtrack at 9am on a dreary Tuesday morning in the Northwest of England. I've always been drawn to the Chrysler Ebody from 1970-74, there's something about it's low wide stance that I absolutely can't get enough of. I love the E-body Dodge Challenger, but for me, Plymouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barracuda has the edge.

It came to me with brand new 17"x 9" Year One tribute wheels to the original 14" ralley wheel, they do look great and they're obviously a popular choice for these cars but they aren't the wheel I wanted to run on my Barracuda. For me, 15" is the right size wheel for a classic muscle car so the first thing I did was get in touch with North Hants Tyre's to get a set of American Racing Torque Thrust 2's in 15"x 8" but with a different offset on the rear to get the dish I wanted. These had to be wrapped in BF Goodrich white letter tyre's as this is my favourite ever combo for wheels and tyre's, I think it looks fantastic! Next was to be bonnet pins (or hood pins as the American's say) with the wires, I was fairly confident I could drill the 50 year old bonnet and make a half decent job of it but after some stern words from Katie, I sent it to be done by my mate at his body shop local to me. I think they look great and serve a purpose too, American cars of this era aren't renowned for their fantastic build quality and the thought of the bonnet flying up and hitting the screen made my toes curl! Up next was a front spoiler, not the easiest thing to get hold of for this car so after trying a few first gen Camaro splitters I ordered the custom front spoiler from Spoilers By Randy in the US. They made it out of steel and got it shipped to the UK in record time! I fitted the spoiler the morning it arrived and love how it changes the front of the car.

The matte black against the madness of the Sublime Lime really works for me so a future plan is to do the front grills the same colour to tie in the back panel and front splitter. The car has obviously had some significant engine work in the US before it came here, it is absolutely mad to drive. The way it goes from 50mph to 100 is something I've never experienced before. The previous owner Bob Main from Scotland frequently raced this car at Santa Pod and was running high 13's just under a 100mph, very respectable for a street car and beating his stock Hemi Challenger.

The fact Bob drove this car on an 800mile round trip from Scotland to Santa Pod in Wellingborough with drag racing in between is an absolute testament as to how reliable this car is. I would drive it anywhere (depending on if I have enough cash in my pocket for fuel!) I recently drove from my home near Manchester to Santa Pod Raceway in it (around 160miles each way) and averaged 10.5 miles to the gallon! To be honest I didn't expect much more and if you're going to be bothered about fuel mileage then a 50 year old V8 probably isn't the car for you, it is smiles per gallon after all!

I have a few more plans for this car, raise the rear a little, maybe the front driving lights that came with the high performance 'Cuda models but mostly my plans for the Barracuda is to maintain it and enjoy it! I don't believe these cars should be locked away in garage's as an investment hoping for a big return. I find it such a shame when cars that look and sound as good as this are just locked away. Future generations need to see these cars being used and enjoyed so they can start becoming fans and enthusiasts too with a dream of owning their own one day! The point of the muscle car was so that the average working class guy or girl can go out and enjoy cheap driving thrills without having to buy an expensive exotic Italian sports car. I think if you've got an old classic then get it out and go for a blast in it! I really do love muscle cars of this era, not just Mopars, Camaro, Charger, Firebird, Cougar, Mustang, GTO, Challenger, RoadRunner...the list goes on, but if the Barracuda was to go then the only replacement would be a '70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in red with black stripes....but even then it might be too tough to let the Plymouth go

One thing I'd say to anyone thinking of getting any older car for the first time though would be to forget about colour, wheels, stance, even spec...just get the most solid car you can afford. Don't be distracted by shiny paint and wide wheels with loads of dish. Get the important bit out of the way first, go for the one with the absolute least amount of rust as this will be the costly setback in the future. I was just lucky that the one I could afford was one of my favourite colours anyway! These cars drive like nothing else, they won't turn or stop properly (without investing in parts) they go through fuel like it's going out of fashion and finding replacement parts can sometimes be difficult but they are absolutely worth it! The noise, the power and even just sitting looking at them more than makes up for their downfalls! My only regret with this car is not finding it sooner! It's out whenever the weather is dry, it goes to as many shows as I can get to whether it be a local meet or a huge indoor show and shine. These cars are for enjoying and that's exactly what I do with the Barracuda. Author: Andz Stinton

Family Friendly Group Our group modified Mizfitz was created at the end of September 2020, in that short time we have almost reached 1000 members WOW... We have also teamed up with 12 car related companies that have came on board to sponsor the group and have kindly offered discounts for members that are interested in using their product's or service's. Our goals in the group is to connect with other car enthusiasts and swap and share knowledge on our pride and joys. (MONEY PITS) We are a friendly team and don’t discriminate people for what they drive We try NOT to associate with (boy racer's) as we are family oriented group and it brings a bad name to the TRUE car enthusiasts (car scene) In the future when covid restriction's are lifted we are going to arrange family oriented STATIC cars. Our aim in this is to come together with other car groups and meet new people/members and we also aim to raise funds for a variety of charity’s.

MNW-Modified Northwest Their shows which they organise themselves are a must for any car fans, anyone with a car to show of can enter it into the show n shine events or just have it displayed. Their group on Facebook is very well organised lot's of helpful and fun topic's, plenty of really nice people and cars. Admin are very helpful and are very approachable, they promote a family orientated group always welcoming everyone to the fold, at events their stewards couldn't be nicer, I really enjoyed putting my car on show at Bowler's exhibition centre Trafford park, there was no lingering, they got us straight in, got us all in position, and it was a great day for all, the show and shine was won by a gorgeous mini, well worth a look. They have a little drift exhibition, where you can be a passenger, very safe and well organised, so all in all get on this group and get your car on show. You won't be disappointed Group created on December 11, 2015 m.me/ModifiedNorthWest16 info@modifiednw.com

Our main charity we support is differabled Scotland which helps families with additional needs. In July this year we raised £350 at a static meet within another car group before parting and starting our own group. We are proud of our strong and enthusiastic team that support us on a daily basis which is done in their spare time and as a hobby

Members · 12,815 They also have a Facebook Page: Modified North West You can find any events they are holding advertised on this page, admin contacts, and any help you may need.

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Callum Roberts

Rio Yellow Honda Civic Ep2 Hi all My name is Callum Roberts. The reason why I drive my car is because, I have always wanted a car that would stand out from the crowd. I have been a fan of Honda's from a very young age! My mum owned a white Civic EG which are now quite popular builds and I was taught on Honda Motor-cross bikes therefore, I can say that Honda has been a big part of my life in that aspect! What got me into the car scene? Well this is a funny one, as I came into the scene with a Limited Edition Vauxhall Corsa. This meant that not many people actually liked me as no one really likes them! Still made that thing look cool though… To be quite honest, I only started working my way up when I bought the Civic. I bought the Civic with the engine completely untouched and stock however, the car had already been lowered and Stanced which at the time, I hated! “It looked cool but impractical” So regrettably, I sold the deep dish 17” I had on it at the time. Raised the suspension and put some black wheels on, so I could actually drive it. Which soon quickly changed as I went back to the "stance" or "scene" look. So you could say, I somewhat reverted it back to stock then started over again. In terms of cars stats, they are rubbish. It's an EP2 not a Type R which everyone seems to take the micky out of however, I would never do the things I have done to a EP3 as it would be a waste to drive a fast car slow.

Full Spec List:Painted in a sS2000 Rio yellow Red Integra dc5 recaros Hard race rear camber adjustable arms Bc Racing coil overs Air walker front lip Smoothed front bumper Vetted steering wheel Scroth 5 point racing harness Boot build Bbs lm reps 18" 3" centre pipe exhaust with 5" back box Rare clear tail lights Side skirt extensions Mugen rear wing Rear wiper delete Sun strip Cool pikatchu sticker (favourite mod) Mugen gear knob Type r floor mats When I bought the car it had been bodged. Even the exhaust was held up by cable ties when I came to change it! The front bumper was damaged badly so repaired that with fibre glass and filler. I did eventually fix car when it was drivable! After a while I then missed how the car was when I bought it and decided to get it low and "tilty" as my mates would say, so I slowly and eventually got it back to being a show car. In terms of work, I still have loads of planned for it. I will never get rid of it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so unique and most people love it and some may hate it however, most importantly, I love it!! My dream car? Good question, I would probably say my favourite car is an Audi R8 V8 manual. It was the poster in my bedroom when I was younger and you definitely canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat a manual. I have only had the Civic a year, I was so excited to show this off at shows and manage to get through to some and then. This pandemic happened and all of it went down the drain! Author: Carla De Freitas

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Joe Samondo - Toyota Camry Hi, my name is Joe Samondo I'm from Austin,TX USA and I'm a Technical Account Manager It was 2003, and 2Fast &2 Furious came out. I saw these cars, with lights underneath their cars. And the sounds of fully spooled Turbo's. Followed by fire coming out of their exhaust! this was the time also that Need For Speed Underground came out for PS2 and PC! . The fact that I could go into a game and customize a car the way I want it to be customized like the cars I saw in the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious. That was the day I fell in love with cars! With that being said, my first car was a 1990 CRX. It was red, naturally aspirated black rims. lowered. It had about. 200K miles on it and it was a fun little car. But , it was a major money pit. I broke an axle on it. (I know shocker right!?) And the car just went down hill with repairs so I had to give it up. I always was a BIG fan of naturally aspirated engines. They are harder to work on to gain power. but if done right, you can surprise people. Now a little older, and looking for my next car.

Enterâ&#x20AC;Ś.. The Toyota Camry!

Camryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are known as grandpa cars, grocery getters. They are meant to save gas and not I wanted to be different. I wanted to find a car that increase power. To make things even more everyone would count out. A car that was still reliable interesting, I declined to get the v6. I went and safe with a comfortable interior for long drives. I did with the 4 cylinder instead! not want to follow the current trends.

Now I work for a Huge tech company, Living in one of the best cities to live in, managing Fortune 500 companies! The path may have not been the path I wanted to go through. But I am humbled by these experiences and want to be a voice for everyone who is suffering in silence! So that’s why I got the Camry. The Camry and I are connected. Stock, the FWD Camry comes with 206 horsepower at the crank and 186 pound-feet of torque. Not impressive numbers. Counted out. Forgotten. This 2.5 L 4cyl Naturally aspirated FWD Camry has a totally new redesigned engine. The A25A-FKS engine comes with a 13:1 compression and runs on 87 octane. This is a very complex engine as Everything on this engine is supervised by electronics! As awesome as that sounds, what's not so awesome is pretty much, you are at a dead end when it comes to bolt-ons and tunes. But that’s why I purchased this car. I was told things like, “You should have gotten the v6.” “Why waste money on a 4cyl Camry? You should have gotten a Honda!” “Don’t waste your time buying parts nothing will happen.” The list goes on. It’s pretty funny.

This is personal to me. Because just like the Camry, I was also counted out in life. My dad passed away when I was 14. And my mother abandoned me there after. I pretty much raised myself on my own. And learned life the hard way. I was very suicidal and actually ended up in the hospital and flat lined. The doctors were able to revive me. I was dead for several minutes. I don’t know How I am alive today. I did not go to college. I was the poster child for going the wrong direction. However, I fought for my mind back. I got stronger, smarter, wiser. Even when no one was cheering me on and waiting for my failure, I pushed on.

The current modifications that I currently have are as follows; AEM Cold Air Intake Weapon R Engine Torque Damper Non Stop Tuning Aluminium Crank Pulley Eibach Springs Tanabe Strut Bar iDrive throttle control. Air Fuel ECU Chip falken azenis fk510 performance tires. Asanti 20 inch wheels. Opt 7 Under glow Led Glow grille light. Because of these Mods and after I dynoed the car. I am pushing 220 at the crank. 178 to the wheels! These are very impressive numbers for a 4cyl FWD Camry.

I wanted to prove to people that 4cyl Camry’s can look good, gain power and have a platform for more gains! This thing goes! Push back In your seat! Acceleration and super loud! Take the traction control off and I can burn rubber! The good news is, that now I am able to go to the grocery store a lot faster! It wasn’t easy. There was a lot of frustration and even tears sometimes! I even almost sold the car! I am just being honest. It’s life. The car is not complete yet. I still am looking for a performance exhaust, headers, throttle body spacer and a 93 octane tune. Once I get all that, I would not be surprised to be hitting 300HP. That is my goal. And I am determined as ever to get there. I can’t take all the credit. I have to give A BIG BIG kudos to Soul speed performance for helping me with the tough installs such as the crank pulley. Graphics Guys for helping me bring my wrap and decal design to life Tint World, For helping me with installing the Underglow lights. Elysium Performance for custom fabricating a certain part for me that I will not say as it will be a surprise and you would just need to follow my Instagram to be kept in the loop! (Sorry!) Author: Carla De Freitas

My good friend Sean Johnson who is a service advisor for round rock Nissan, but on the side gave me advice, helped with late night installs. And over all, continued to push me with great advice to make the car the way it is today! And lastly. My Cam fam. We have a huge following. @genakamuri. We all support each other, encourage each other. Cry with each other, coo, Joke. You name it. It is a big family that I am happy to be a part of. That's why I am writing this article. I am doing it for them! Because of all the kindness they showed to me. It’s not just my car you are featuring. It's all of us! I was able to hit many mile stones with this car. Other then the power gains. I won second place as best Toyota at the Clean Car Alliance car show in Killen, TX. A supra got 1st place. I mean c'mon! It’s a Supra! For a Camry to get second place.,That was just confirmation for me. That I am heading towards the right path. This has been a very humbling experience so far, and I have met so many cool people, made wonderful connections that will last years! I am only getting started. Watch out world! This Camry is coming for YA!

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Gary Miller - Fiesta ST2

My name is Gary Miller I’m 43 and I come from Bromley, Kent but I live in Great Yarmouth, and I work as a purchaser for an oil company.

I am a single dad to a great 5 yr old boy and he is the reason my passion came back for the car scene. When I was a kid the car I had always wanted when I grew up was a MK1 Escort because my uncle had one and I just loved everything about it, the sound it made, the lines. From that day that was my dream car. As I’m the oldest of seven kids from a single parent I never had the opportunity like a lot of people so I worked for everything I got. I left home at 17, got a job and worked hard. In 1996 when petrol was Only 0.52p per lyric I Done a one week crash course and passed first time I then bought myself a 1982 Mk2 Fiesta 1 Ltr after six months I finally found my dream car which was a black 1973 1300 Gt MK1 Escort which I bought for £500, now this car was everything I got pulled by the cops a lot just because the car was clean and they wanted to look at it, about a year later It got written off due to a learner driver pulling out from my left on a roundabout instead of giving away to her right at 11 o’clock at night no L plates displayed nothing went to work and I got blamed for speeding as I was a young driver. I was lucky enough to own a few more MK1 Escorts the last was painted like Cole trickle's car in days of thunder.

In 2002 moved to Norfolk with wife and daughter and lost my job and then went south as 2004 split from wife got divorced she ran up debt under my name and the only thing I had to sell worth anything was my MK1 Escort :(. After a few years I got myself back on my feet bought a 52 plate MK6 1.4 Fiesta Zetec in Panther Black which was a great car look after so well the food garage loved working on in always serviced on time then around about 2011 and 72k miles engine packed in so traded it for a MK6 facelift 1.2ltr Fiesta which was ok but didn’t really care about it. In 2013 my flatmate who works for Ford told me that they were bringing out a new Fiesta ST and when I saw it that was it I knew I had to have it. I thought it was time I started thinking of myself. When I finally managed to sort out my finances and sold the MK6 I bought myself a 13 plate Fiesta St180 with red seats and I loved it. In 2014 my friend at ford needed to make numbers so I traded in the white ST for yes you guessed it another white ST180 with red seats on a 64 plate. Loved my cars but wasn’t in the car scene then in 2015 I found I had a son who now lives with me then more white St’s started to appear in the area then in 2017 I though I want to join a club and start going to shows with my son so we went to snetterton to a ford show I then saw a club called Kent Modified Ford so I asked if I could join as that is where the heart is, it turned out that some of the members I went to school with.

The hardest part to do was the wrap done by @Reproart in Great Yarmouth who are a great bunch and they done a great job and not too expensive, once I found the right movie clip to go on the side and make sure it was in the correct format it came out well and as you can see well worth it then then engine bay was and again this took a while as I had to give the artist some idea's. In the end he watched the film and once he was ready I got the engine bay parts from @paintmodz who again are a great bunch of lad's and who are really helpful and good value for money, the artist who is based in Norwich J Spurgeon. In 2018 I thought I wanted my car to be totally different from everyone and all the white Stâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, this is where my other passion came in handy. Going back to being a kid I have always Been fascinated with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table, in 1981 I remember the film Excalibur done by John Boorman so I thought that my car would be dedicated to the film so it began. The first thing I done was have the car mapped with Mountune MP215 along with the cat back and Exhaust by my local Ford Garage Pertwee and Back in Great Yarmouth. My headlight and interior light and dials along with the new design door seals done by SAS Conventions on Insta and Facebook Simon and Trevor Sibthorpe, again great work and fair in price, the Ally love line kit was bought from Triple composite, all my LED bulbs bought from Autobeam. I just rushed and got the work done in time for 2019 Fordfair would have gone to more but money and other stuff would not permit it in 2018 I went to FordFest and Ford Fair I would like to be on company stands but the waiting list it long and I tried to get sponsors without joy again was late on the scene. I then bought the Maxton Design Front spoilers had them sprayed pearl black along with the rest of the bottom part of the car all around.

I have always Been fascinated with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table

Everything I have done on the car is specific to the car so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see another like it. My front splitter is a merge of Maxdon design due to my front spoiler and the Ally Triple composite with Fins which I had re engineered to say Excalibur. I done some small things myself and if I needed to know I searched YouTube and found Car rambles good

In 2019 myself and my son finally went to Cornwall to Tintagel the home of King Arthur the local paper has done 2 write ups about myself and the car and of course while there it turned heads and had a lot of people asking about it. There was loads of cameras all of a sudden appear and take photo's of my car or people standing next to it and having a photo taken with it. I want to get some custom made wheels when I find someone who can design and make, looking for a spoiler that it different but looks right on the car.

spec list 2014 Fiesta ST2 Frozen White BPH 215ish Top Speed they say 139MPH Mountune MP215 and Mountune Cat Back Exhaust, Exhaust Isolators and short shift Refurbed Alloys Resprayed Spoiler, Side Skirts, Wing Mirrors Black Sequential Indicators Smoked LED rear lights Wind deflectors Maxton Design Front spoiler painted black Dark ice design gas bonnet struts Interior lights and foot well and dashboard light changed to red Carbon motor sports rs mk2 bonnet vents Headlight conversion Fog conversion Under glow Aftermarket dials and door seals Kenwood touch screen stereo Part vinyl wrap Engine bay dress up kit airbrushed and painted Door handles, centre console painted race red Cruise control I have a spotlight kit to install at the front, internal want Steering wheel surround painted race red Dual smoked to change my seat belt with @KolourKoncept a few part rear led fog lights, need paint red inside, may change the colour of my Gloss back bumper plastics carpet to red and looking as seat design. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also looking at a gear knob design and centre caps for my Maxton design abs sprint splitter painted frozen white wheels, eventually I will then may be look at engine paired with TRC Ally splitter and fins also paint frozen upgrades white, TRC ABS and Alloy side splitters with fins and Check out my Online Feature for rear spats also painted frozen white

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Author: Andz Stinton

Alice Fairhead 1967 Volvo Amazon estate custom My name is Alice Fairhead, I’m 21 from Bungay on the Norfolk Suffolk border.

I work at Draganfly Motorcycles where I’ve worked since I was 15 and we’re the leading supplier of spares for vintage British motorcycles as well as doing my photography on the side.

The past 3 years dads been racing his old car again and my parents and grandparents are still driving and riding classic cars and motorcycles. The car scene is truly amazing, the people are so kind, it doesn’t matter what you drive or what your problem is, someone will always help – I’ve gained so many of my friends from the car scene.

I’ve always been into cars, my parents and grandparent have always had classic cars and motorcycles, my main influence has been my dad, he has been restoring classic cars since before I was born and is now helping me with my car, mum said she always knew when I was little (around 2 or 3 years old) if she couldn’t find me, I’d be in the garage with dad - and that’s still the case.

I drive a 1967 Volvo Amazon estate custom which I’ve now owned for 3 years. I saw some Amazons, saloons, at car shows we’d been to and even in stock form they really stood out to me and I really liked them. I’ve always loved estate cars more so I started looking for one. All classic Volvo’s are rare here in the UK and that became obvious quickly.

Not long after that dad started racing competitively at Santa Pod and Shakespeare County raceway with the Volkswagen Drag Racing Club (2003-2007) which led to plenty of great weekends at the track.

It took me 2 years to find one that was in a condition I was happy with at a price I could afford. 3 years ago I was looking on the Car and Classic website and this car came up, it had been listed a while,

was in good condition although it was more than I originally planned to spend and wasn’t half way round the world. So we hired a trailer and went to view it, and after a few hours later we were on our way home with it. 3 years on we’ve changed the front indicators, removed all side trim, smoothed off the bonnet and the tailgate, set the rear number plate into the bumper, lowered it 30mm all round and it’s got wider than standard steel wheels. We have completely changed the grille which was made from scratch (with help from dad and my partner Gregg) and for anyone wondering they are based on Morris Minor bumper over riders, they were originally made in fibreglass by dad with the pattern being donated by Gregg.

When I first got it I changed the stock single carb for a pair of SU HS6’s which improved its performance a little. Fast Forward a couple of years on and I’ve purchased a 2.3 turbo motor and 5 speed box from a 1996 Volvo 940. Lockdown came so rather than do the work over the winter we decided to do it sooner so the stock 1800cc engine came out and sold and the new one is (sort of) in. At the time of writing the engine is in with engine mounts made, inlet manifold is made, gearbox is in and on new mounts with gear linkage sorted and new transmission tunnel made and hydraulic clutch connected up and we’re about to remove the stock back axle to swap it for a Volvo 240 axle for better gearing and better ability to take the extra power. There’s still more to do for the engine/box/trans swap but looking ahead of that I’d like to change and move the rear reflectors, radius the corners of the bonnet and respray the car, I’m thinking dark purple with some graphics on the roof. 99.9% of all work has been done by us, idea's and inspiration from close family and all fabrication work done by dad.

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Later on we made them slightly taller and wider and sent a pattern away and I had them and cast in aluminium and powder coated like chrome

For the last few years, as a family, we’ve been part of a local club called the Norfolk Street Cruisers which is open to anything old and modified as well as the National Street Rod Association (@nsra_uk) and both clubs are amazing although sometimes a bad influence. I don’t think I really have a dream car I would rather have, the Volvo is something I spotted at shows and I’ve hunted one down and made it my own. When at shows dad often asks me if I could take any car home with me what would it be? And to be honest most of the time I’d go home in the car I went in, sometimes we see an old 50s Chevy or Mercury custom which are really nice but I don’t think I’d actually want one, that’s why I’ve chosen to make the Volvo look like the 50s custom style, so I can have the decent Swedish built car that’s also practical underneath but it still looks great on the outside.

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Dave Cashmore 2001 Vauxhall Astra Bertone Convertible Where do I start?

I've been into cars for as long as I can remember. So as soon as I was old enough, my goal was to pass my test and get a car. The first two were old bangers, then at 21 I got myself a Peugeot 309 GTi and the modifying began! Fast forward 20 something years and a lot of cars later and here I am, still modifying cars & annoying the neighbours with a loud exhaust! I've had this just over 3 years now and I've changed it quite a bit. A good friend of mine has one the same colour but his is an absolutely mint show car. So every time he buys new parts, I buy his old parts! He even helps me fit them so I know it's been done properly. What have I done to it? It's got a genuine GSI front bumper, OPC grill & RS style bonnet vents. Blacked out side repeaters, The rear bumper has been replaced to get rid of rear parking sensors for a smooth look & I've replaced the whole boot lid for one that had an Irmscher spoiler already on it. It's sitting on T.A. Technix coilovers & lowered around 65mm. The wheels are 18 inch Kahn RS-C reps with 215/35/18 Kumho tyre's. The front brakes have been converted to Mk5 VXR 321mm discs & calipers.

The rears are standard but it does have M-Tech drilled & grooved discs all round with Ferodo pads. Engine is standard apart from a derestricted air box, K&N panel filter & a cold air feed pipe from a Vectra C CDTi. Exhaust is a Cybox stainless steel system with a straight through centre section & a pre-cat delete. The interior has changed a fair bit too. When I got it, it had a cream leather interior. That had to go! So I swapped it out for black leather with genuine Irmscher rear headrest inserts. The clocks are now white instead of the original black ones with matching heater control surrounds. The steering wheel is from a Zafira GSI & the centre console is a one off colour called White Silver Sparkle. The only other place you'll see that colour is in Buckingham Palace, believe it or not!

The stereo is a Pioneer head unit with Bluetooth & hands free. What's next? Upgrading all front & rear lights to LEDs, dent removal & paint correction. But why do I do it? It's not just about the car. I've met some great people and made some good friends along the way, they know who they are. Even made my way up to admin in The Mad Vauxhall Club, which I'm quite proud of. I do it because it's a way of life for me & I genuinely love it, I love it that much i run Max Power History one of the biggest Facebook groups dedicated to the old Max Power Magazine. If your in to the old style and have a car or storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to share, why not come and get involved there is 33,000 of us and your more than welcome. Anyway, that's my story, What's yours?

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @Richie1661

Richard 2012 Audi A5 S-line Cabriolet

Im Richard, 23, I live in Surrey, England, and I drive a 2012 Audi A5 S-line Cabriolet

I’ve been into cars my whole life, ever since I was young playing with Hot Wheels with my dad and of course we both had our favourite ones that we’d always use. I knew what any car on the road was and had posters of cars all over my bedroom walls. Loved every Fast and Furious film and could recite the words to any Top Gear episode that was being repeated on the TV. My love for classic cars definitely came from my grandparents as they own a Triumph Herald which she’s had from new. I loved going over to stay with them for the weekend as a kid, my grandpa would always say “let's take the Triumph out for a drive” at any and every chance we got. We would just drive for the sake of driving, not to go anywhere or do anything. For my entire working life I’ve been a classic and custom car upholsterer at Vamped Trimming, the perfect job for any car lover (check out our Instagram as well as mine! @vamped_trimming). From a 1-of-1 Alfa Romeo concept car; to a brand new Audi R8 and everything in between, even converting a VW split screen camper into a dog, I’m not joking, you name it and I’ve probably done it. I left school with terrible exam results, not wanting to go to uni. I got very lucky finding the job through a Facebook post and the rest is history. I can remember being a kid at school when the facelift A5 range came out in 2012 and I loved it instantly, I just thought it was the most aggressive looking car on the road at the time and, in my opinion, still is today. When I eventually got fed up with my first car breaking down all the time, a heavily modded Citroen C2, I knew that was the time I could make my dream a reality.

Obviously the UK car guys know how insurance is a total killer of dream cars so that puts the RS5 well out of my reach, especially since I was 21 at the time. After looking at a few A5 coupes I eventually tried a cabriolet as they happened to have one at a dealer I was visiting. Being able to get rid of the roof at the flick of a switch was all it took to convince me. So I found one I liked the spec of and it was mine in a matter of days. A 1.8TFSI convertible Audi was a very nice upgrade from the 1.1 Citroen I was used to driving around. Enough power to let me have some more fun and actually meant I was able to overtake those annoying slow lorries we all hate. I think there’s a few things that make my car unique and stand out but the main thing being that, to my knowledge, it’s the only A5 cabriolet on air suspension in the country. I've seen countless coupes bagged but never another cabriolet. I love that my car looks so different to other A5s on the road, the carbon fibre parts on the car are so subtle given the car is grey but they make a huge difference when compared to a standard model and could be easily missed. I was lucky enough to find a cabriolet which didn’t suffer from the common leaking roof compartment and rusting sills. Before me the car had 2 previous owners both of whom clearly looked after the car very well which made a perfect base for me to add my touches to. The list of things I’ve done feels like a long one but isn’t much compared to the list of things that I’d like to do with the car. It feels like it’s been a very long journey to get the car to where it is now and it’s definitely an on going project.

Here's what I’ve done so far: Fully polybush suspension, made a huge difference to the body roll being such a heavy car. Bagged on Airlift Performance struts with 3P digital management and controller mounted in the ashtray. 20x10.5 Ferrada FR4 wheels with 240-30-20 tyre's stretched on to get them tucked deeper into the arches. Standard round wheel swapped out for an Audi flat bottom wheel. Interior trims wrapped in carbon vinyl (soon to be made in real carbon). Carbon fibre splitter. Carbon fibre fog light trims. Carbon fibre wing mirrors. Carbon fibre spoiler. Stock brakes upgrade to Brembo pads and drilled disks. Tinted windows. Sweeping mirror indicators. I won’t be falling out of love with it any time soon given the size of the list of things that I’d like to do to the car over the coming years, a few more cosmetic things as well as some more performance mods as I’ve got used to the power that the car gives now. I’ve been a member of many clubs over the years which has led me to meet so many great people and travel all over the place going to shows and meets. The first club I joined, @C2UK, were the most welcoming and friendly group of people and the perfect introduction into the car community, many of whom I’m still friends with today. Being a member of @flashcars_uk and only meeting some of them for the first time last weekend at a @b_roadhuntingclub meet has led me to write this article so I would 100% recommend joining a group and who knows where it can take you. I'm also a member of @Audiownersclubuk and have been ever since owning my A5, often going to meets and shows with them and even blasting around the country roads of Surrey for a whole day. Even meeting photographer's like @down.shift.media who took most of the pictures here. So my car hasn’t actually been Modded for all that long, a lot of the mods have been done during the lock down period as I’ve had so much time at home looking at the car and the Internet thinking of all the things I can change and do to it.

Because of this I haven’t actually been to very many shows, the first big one I would have gone to would have been Players Classics at Goodwood which I had booked and was ready to go, but 2020 had different ideas. I can't wait for next season to start and to get to as many shows as possible. My first car, as I’ve already mentioned, was a 2005 Citroen C2 1.1 which I’ve had since I was 17 and still have today. I did pretty much everything and anything I could do without sending my insurance through the roof. It was also bagged after spending most of it's life on coilovers it just wasn’t low enough. Had 16” WCI CC10s, Corbeau bucket seats, a Retrim which of course I did myself in the brightest red I could find. I had to remove the rear seats to fit the twin 12” 3600watt subs, which caused me to crack the windscreen at a show, in a boot build I’d made myself with 2 polished air tanks. A custom made stainless steel exhaust and a stainless decat manifold. Eventually I bought another C2, a vts with a 1.6 engine and swapped the engines over. Of course being a French car it broke every weekend and eventually enough was enough and i got the Audi. I don’t think any car person can say they have one dream car but here's the closest I can get. My dream Jap car would have to be a Mazda RX7 which I considered getting when looking for A5’s, and my dream super car is the McLaren 720S and I really hope that one day I’ll see my A5 parked next to both of these in my garage, but for now I’ll keep dreaming. I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about me and my car, please do check out my Instagram to see what else is coming for the A5 as well as my work @vamped_trimming.

Author: Paul Doherty

Photographer @down.shift.media

Vauxhall Nova 1.2L saloon George Rushby Hi I'm George Rushby, I'm 18 years old and from Flitwick, Bedfordshire and work as an apprentice technician at Mercedes Benz Bedford The Vauxhall Nova represented the first attempt by General Motors' European operation to launch a super mini - and a very successful one it was too. The little car (called the 'Opel Corsa' on the continent) had basic yet classic 3-box styling but was bang up to date underneath that legendary bodywork. There was a vast range of trim levels and engines, as Vauxhall attempted to create the perfect Nova for just about everyone. I have always loved the car scene mostly being a big fan of crazy modded cars and also the long projects like my nova. I am in the Vauxhall nova owners club as it is a nova. Also I am in the Mad Vauxhall club that holds events near me which is a great opportunity for the car to show off to the newer cars and also to make good friends around me.

So my car is a 1989 nova saloon currently sitting on viair air suspension fitted by JD air, Japan racing minilites and has recently had a full respray. I have owned this car for 3 year's and it is only getting better.

It recently went to Sharnbrook in Bedford for the mad Vauxhall show and cone joint second for best in show. It started from a run down rust bucket and is now gleaming in it's red paint. This car is unique from the others as it has had heart and soul from all of my friends around me that have helped put this car to where it is now. It is nearly finished now just got to finish the boot build, bigger engine to come and spray in the boot and under the bonnet. And then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on to getting more trophies and winning a hell of a lot more. These projects are not for the faint hearted; they need time and money to get them to where they want to be

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My name is Andrew and I live in sunny South Wales I am currently an International Tour coach driver and so naturally spend a lot of time on the road travelling. I’m the owner of a 2011 mk6 Golf GTI, I chose the mk6 GTI because I like the blend between the curves and angled body lines unlike the mk7 which I find too boxy for my taste you also don’t see that many mk6’s around these days so for me it stood out. A few friends drew me into the car seen through their cars and local car meets obviously the “Fast a Furious” franchise was a big draw also, once I got my licence I was always going to be in a modified car. Most of my family don’t really understand my love of cars or the scene but to me it’s a big release from everyday life you just can’t beat a drive through welsh mountain roads with music and the sound of an exhaust. The thing I’d say that stands out the most is fairly obvious and that’s the wrap on it you certainly wouldn’t lose it in a crowd that’s for sure. Obviously when modifying a car, there is always challenges, touch wood I haven’t hit any yet, but the car tends to throw something at me when I do something nice to it. The car is currently running an APR stage 2 map so is sitting at 284bhp roughly.

Full spec list: - APR stage 2 software - 1 off digital printed wrap - Custom turbo back exhaust - Ram air induction kit - ECS tuning dipstick - Rotiform LAS-R alloys - Airlift performance 3p management with performance series bags - TRC splitter - Maxton design side splitters and rear diffuser - R8 coil packs - Android tablet head unit - Handmade boot build for the air ride - Mk7 Golf R style headlights - Sachs performance clutch - Kill all wipers wiper delete kit. Most of the work was done by myself and friends, the APR map was done by SCM remaps and the wrap was done by Popin graphics in Cardiff south Wales.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently a brand Ambassador for @stancegxng and @Fresh.ukk,

SCM remaps are top draw and Simon really knows his stuff would highly recommend them and Popin graphics were very helpful from start to finish from designing the wrap printing it and fitting fair to say they knocked it out of the park.

I am also a member of my local club: Projekt automotive and Elite Edition.

Author: Carla De Freitas

William Shand

Peugeot RCZ GT

Author: Andz Stinton Hello guys, my name's William Shand, I'm 28 years young and my current car is a Peugeot RCZ GT.

Instagram: @willRCZ

(Its Very expensive and time consuming having 2 hobbies) after running the Fiesta into the ground Growing up I was like most teenage boys and into cars. (brought at 60k and went to 250k) before I decided to move on I then finally purchased my own car, what I Anything which sounded quick, looked nice and was showing off I loved. I got my first car as soon as I turned had always wanted a Peugeot RCZ. 17 which was a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.0 (don't forget the Spending months deciding what Specs I wanted twin port power). I modified this and really enjoyed it (satnav, xenon headlights, quad tips) I finally settled but it was far too slow so it eventually had to go. for a 60 plate RCZ GT with 24K miles in 2016. I then moved onto a Fiesta MK7.5 Sports van in blue (my favourite colour), this was a family company vehicle hence it being a van, however that didn't stop me so onto the modding I go. This was a 1.6 turbo diesel so was quite nippy, especially with the remap. I loved the car adding all the ST spec body kit and my favourite mod of all, car Audio. I have had audio builds in all my cars from 6x9 and sub in my Corsa to twin subs big box and several amps in my Fiesta. As the years went on, I learnt more about audio install and how things work to improve my setups. I didn't really get much time to spend on my cars as I worked full time (Mon-fri) early start late finish and on weekends I owned horses so my time went into them.

I wanted to stand out from the crowd. I will admit going for Peugeot wasn't my best choice but I found a way to deal with that problem! Debadge time!. I had a few ideas up my sleeve on what I had planned for the car but I didn't quite expect to spend so much money on it! So audio wise again I started small and it got bigger and bigger. The complete audio build is as follows. Custom pillars moulded by a close friend James Williams and wrapped by myself (I did body filler and smooth out to gloss black but didn't like it) so I wrapped them in roof lining material to match the roof. They house the Hybrid Audio X3 drivers which are a 3inch full range driver (RRP £800) I then have built my own foot well kicks. I cut holes in the kicks which vent up into the dash and down the side of the car. The box I made from fibreglass, milkshake (fibreglass and filler mixture) and wrapped myself. They house a Hybrid Audio 6x9 2ohm slim driver (RRP £330). I did have them in doors at first but it caused too much vibration. I then have an IB boot install. IB stands for Infinite Baffle. Which is basically a baffle board bolted to the car with no air holes between the baffle front and back. It uses the car's boot as its box and is a great setup for SQ. I also loved it because it gave me my whole boot still to use. Which is basically a baffle board bolted to the car with no air holes between the baffle front and back. It uses the car's boot as its box and is a great setup for SQ. I also loved it because it gave me my whole boot still to use. I made it out of 52mm birch ply (3 X 18mm) and housed the FI IB3 12" infinite baffle subs (RRP £600) in my own custom colours of red and carbon. Now for amps I'm using the Helix p6 (RRP £900) which is a 6 channel amp with a build in DSP for my front end then a Zapco Mono block 1350RMS (RRP £400) for the subs into 1ohm. For this final install I wanted to go SQL (sound quality loud) leaning more towards SQ. So I got SQ drivers that could also play to a reasonable volume as well. Audio install alone and have my tunes done by Lee from Platinum in Car in Coventry my install has cost me around £4K with install materials and tunes ect ect. Now moving onto the rest of the vehicle I have done that many things to it I'm just going to do a list of all my mods:

There are probably more mods that I might have missed. I'm into my car detailing also and I use a das V6 and Menzerna polishes to look after the paintwork and EZ Car Care products to clean her. I have only had one problem with the car, which was when I got the car remapped it caused the vacuum pump which is moulded into the diesel pump to fail. This then scrapped all 4 of my injectors. Annoying being moulded into a fuel pump, I had to replace the whole pump and all 4 injectors.

Full Spec List: Candy Red alloys with Pirelli low profile tyres Dropped 30mm on v maxx springs Vented and grooved discs Red callipers with decals Tinted front and rear lights Upgraded xenon headlights Candy red hydro dipped arches (venom fangs) Red tape strips across mirrors, skirts, front grill and rear bumper Tinted sunstrip Maxton Designs front splitter with struts, Maxton designs rear diffuser Maxton Designs rear corner splitters all In gloss black. Amazon side skirt trims with RCZ logo. Front bumper smoothed out the Euro look. Headlight eyebrows in pearl black to match paintwork. Private tinted number plate Led bulbs all round. Remapped EGR blanked DPF removed No backbox Quad 4inch exhausts K&N cold air induction kit. 163hp 360nm standard Now running 210bhp 440nm. Now onto the Interior… Upgraded steering wheel Red rings round all dials Pearl black handles and centre dash to match car colour RCZ R gear knob • RCZ GT car mats in matching red Greddy boost gauge moulded into centre dash Moulded a-pillars • Footwell kicks IB boot. RCZ badges from outside into inside. RCZ logo door lights LEDs throughout

Thankfully being a mechanic I was able to fit it all myself and parts cost 2k however silver lining is as the car does much better on fuel now! Apart from that she has been great and now just over 50K miles.

At a guess I would say about 6k spent on the outside and inside of the car so totalling around 10k I have spent on the car to make it how I want. Most people say “is that an Audi TT?”. I say no it's better than that lol! Modification wise I think I'm done on the car now as sometimes you can start making it look tacky if you keep going. My dream is to be able to have her featured in an indoor show to really show her off. So that's my aim for the next shows that come up. I'm currently admin on a Facebook group called Modified RCZ Owners Group. It's a great group, full of all different walks of life who all have the love for the RCZ, so if you have one feel free to join.

I have some nice photos from my most recent photoshoot done by:

@ninety2automotive

Simon Hodgson Mk3 Focus ST3 250 2.0 Turbo

Author: Shannon Kealey Jeavons

Hello Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Simon Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from Staffordshire I'm 48 and a HGV Driver, I currently drive a 2012 Focus ST. Before this I had a modified BMW 320d so I wanted to get something a bit more fun to drive. I initially looked for the mk2 Focus ST but found the mk3 more comfortable with a nicer driving position. I also have a Volvo S60 D5 which I use for general commuting to work. I have always been interested in modifying cars since my 2nd car I upgraded the wheels, spot lights and stereo systems which lead me to modify a mk1 Mondeo estate which had a 140db sound system RS bodykit boot lid, all the door handles removed and smoothed, custom power bulge bonnet with filled and smoothed body work finished in a custom Pearl Auralis Blue this was featured in Redline magazine and was at most of the shows during the Max Power era. I took a break from the shows for a while after the Mondeo was stolen and not recovered. I then just had fun driving cars which included a S2 RS Turbo mk4 Escort Cabriolet and a heavily modified off road prepared land rover Discovery which were all great fun to own and drive. I've had a wide variety of cars over the years but seem to come back to fords generally and have had many fords over the years.

Instagram: @hotwheels_btcc_focus

Styling Complete race used BTCC bodykit from the 2017 Team Parker Racing Steve Jelly car including BTCC front bumper BTCC 2x wings BTCC 2x side skirts BTCC 6 piece rear arch extensions Mountune Black and Yellow gear knob Mountune gaiter Vital Hydro graphics dipped Engine bay including Engine cover , Header tank cover , Fuse box cover , Battery cover , Slam panel , Washer bottle top , Cut out , Ram Air heat shield. CEUK engine dress up kit Boomba intake manifold spacer Boomba throttle body spacer Boomba Oil cap Boomba Coolant tank cap Boomba Bonnet release Boomba dipstick handle Boomba Brake res cap Wrapstarz Pro half wrap custom BTCC livery Hotwheels printed design by Evowrap Wrapstarz 5% tinted front and rear lights Black number plate surrounds gel carbon number plates front plate shortened and tinted Carbon fibre dipped rear bumper grilles Gloss black interior trim white and red ford badge Gel overlays Yellow ST Gel inserts Custom front splitter BYC rear mount Time attack / BTCC style wing RS Mk2 full carbon fibre Vents wind deflectors Streamline Carbon fibre Exhaust trim Under tray/trim delete fully wax oiled underside Bespoke bonnet strut (Mountune yellow) custom Zunsport lower grille Black ice bonnet raiser

Vital Hydro graphics

Fatfender

Helped me redesign and theme all the engine bay plastics producing a very unique look.

Repaired then made the BTCC kit fit on the road car which involved making their own version of the kit in order to get the mount points and make the required modifications to the repaired kit getting the best fitment possible, the ST was at Fat Fender the same time as the Goblin Garage Custom Widebody BMW. Both BMW wide kit and the Fatfender BTCC replica kit are available from www.thespeedfactory.co.uk

Team Parker Racings 2017 BTCC focus provided the complete race used kit. Thanks to Steve Jelly for not smashing the kit up too badly and too Team Parker Racing for their help sourcing the Complete Body Kit. Jason Brooks www.jayswax.co.uk

Sam at Wrapstarz

who wraps Stu Lines Maximum Motorsports race cars as I Has always answered any questions I have about detailing wanted an authentic as possible Motorsport race livery. Sam the car and his ceramic range is all I use on the car now as offered advice and a couple of tweaks to my poor Microsoft the products are easy to use and deliver a great finish. paint designs.

A family friendly well organised group, with very helpful Admin's and Moderators, lots a very active members and regular posts.

A fantastic club with that family feeling about it, lots of activity and big plans for the future, Admin and staff are very helpful and have a good attitude towards the car scene and their groups community.

Welcome to South Meets

Kent Customs

I came up with the name "South Meets" as meets were going to be held in the south of England took a while to think of without treading on other groups toes.

We are a family friendly car enthusiasts group, based in the south east of England in Kent, we love to see all sorts of cars and to get to know the people behind them, the main source of socialising is through are Facebook group where everyone can post pics, ask for help or advise with their cars.

The group is for holding meets and bringing the car community together, for every one to enjoy themselves. Goals of the group are to have meets and raise money for charity one either picked by members or by admin's/mods. We have a great team of admin's and mods, with Adam, Oli, Char and plenty of others. We work as a great team and wouldn't be here without everyone sticking together.

Whether your car is stock or not we don’t mind as it’s all about building a community together where everyone can get along and enjoy the car scene in a safe and happy environment.

We have a wonderful Admin team that work a lot in their spare time discussing ideas to improve and help maintain the groups interests, such as, having club stickers and sun strips to display on your cars, weekly cover competitions, other special competitions with prizes, online car battles which is very entertaining and always a nail biting We tend to hold competitions at shows events not so much at experience(especially when your cars in it) and also it’s the main source of where we post our meets/events and car meets, but we do the odd give away, shows that we plan to attend and have stands at South meets is a big family, no matter what car you have If your interested in joining our Facebook all you need to do modified, not modified, finished or not even started all are is find us via searching for the group and then request to welcome! We don’t like people big headed or negative join, just make sure you answer the questions as it makes it towards other people’s builds and hate towards others is easier for us to know your car before for joining, deleted and dealt with, all of the admin team are really friendly and approachable wouldn’t have hand picked them And for those who have and use Instagram for car builds, or otherwise just in general and like to follow pages,clubs etc we also have an Instagram page called @kentcustoms17 Admin's: Adam Ettles (Owner) Let's introduce the team Sam Thwaites Mel Agnew - owner Oli Smith Andrew Howell - Co owner Mitch Cleeve Marco - admin Char Marie Devon - admin Josh - admin Moderators: Ky - admin Abbi Neal Ben - mod Christopher Lawrence Luke - mod Tom Haskell Dan - mod Liam Pusey Bronya - mod I started the group because at the time it felt like there weren't many meets being held in the Hampshire/Wiltshire area and I wanted to make a group that was more than just one make of cars.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2118047568428704/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/888542381526344/

Instagram: @southmeets

Instagram: @kentcustoms17

When I decided to get a fun car to drive I started looking at Mk2 Focus ST as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve owned many fast fords over the years I couldn't find just what i wanted and then found the mk3 ST i have now it was standard apart from the Mountune exhaust system and the Mountune mp275 performance upgrade and I soon modified it further with Mountune suspension bola B1 wheels. During this time they started running the Mk3 ST in the BTCC and I thought now that would look insane on the road and be very different from the popular mods and rally reps generally found within the ford scene. I tried to find a BTCC kit for over 18 months in the meantime i was still modifying the car and built it up into a BTCC rep albeit without the BTCC kit. It took over 2 years talking to BTCC team owners and team members. I had been offered new BTCC kit on a few occasions but very much wanted to have some pedigree to the bodykit which I had planned to build up over the course of the 2018 race season between the team Parker and maximum Motorsport cars but Steve jelly changed to BMW for 2018 season so thought that was the end of the search until Team Parker Racing contacted me having found a complete race used kit and other parts clearing out room for the Bentley GT car.

Tuning

Fortunately I had already laid down a plan and had been speaking to the guys at Flat fender about adapting the BTCC kit too the road car so from getting the bodykit in November 2018. I was able to get the kit too Fat Fender for repair soon after and then with help from friends we stripped the the wrap and other bits and we took the car over too Fat Fender the first week of January 2019. Once I got the car back from Fat Fender I had coilovers, anti roll bars and other bits too fit and the ST now sits 65mm lower than standard and is Stanced as close to the BTCC car as possible. There were a few teething problems and modifications that I hadn't thought of along with finishing touches. I removed the front bumper and reinforced the 2 main mounting brackets as the Aero had made the bumper sag slightly. I do as much work on the car myself as possible within my skill level and time available I do get some help off friends as as some jobs just require another set of hands, for example the BYC wing canards and splitter were fitted at home which involved drilling through the rear hatch and the underside of the spoiler for the BYC wing.

Mountune MR300 package with custom de res exhaust Milltek sport cat with Ram Air induction. Mountune accessport, MR300 tune, 300ps and 470nm (official mountune figures) - MR300 - Large-capacity alloy intercooler - Ramair induction kit - Velocity Intake snorkel - Milltek TUV High-flow 3" down pipe with 200-cell sports catalyst - Mountune High-flow 2.5" bore cat-back exhaust - Custom de res straight pipe (powerflow) - High-flow charge pipe upgrade kit - High-flow silicone induction hose kit - MTune handset loaded with MR300 calibration. - Mountune Symposer Delete - Mountune Recirc Valve - Mountune Engine Mount - Forge actuator - Quick shifter 40% Reduction - NGK IX Iridium spark plugs - Castrol magnatec ford ecoboost oil 5 20w

Handling - Coil over suspension -65mm drop - White line front anti roll bar and drop links - Rear Hard race anti roll bar and drop links - Summit strut brace - Team Dynamics pro race 1.2 18x9 wheels powder coated candy red - Forged wheel nuts - 275 40 tyres - 25mm SD black spacers all round

There will always be detail pieces or slight redesigns I am currently in 2 minds about fitting a bolt in half cage and getting a full leather rear lining by King Customs who have done my current custom leather work, More power will happen should I have any engine issues as I would need to forge the block ideally to get reliable usable power gain with a Hybrid/Big turbo swap, I'm in no rush to do that as the enhanced Mountune package is very useful and still a lot of fun on real life roads with the handling updates and genuine Aero.

A restored and modified 1971 Beetle in the retro style

Author: Paul Doherty

Harry's - 1971 Beetle

name is Harry Daines I'm a Builder from Lowestoft, I drive a 1971 Beetle on air. I've been involved in cars all my life mainly because of my dad, whether it was from tinkering about in the garage to going to shows and talking to other enthusiasts about their cars and others talking to him about his cars. Most of the parts were supplied by Lime bug and they have been very helpful throughout this build whether its from ordering parts that I was struggling to find to giving me general information and tips about the beetle and air ride. All the mechanical work was undertaken by Steve Reeve at R&S Auto services in Lowestoft, I couldn't recommend him more, I recommend him to anyone and everyone. In fact he's now doing a mates air ride on his beetle too after seeing the quality of work on mine. I have had many cars in the last few years from your bog standard VW's like a Mk4 golf to a slammed Polo Gti to a mk1 mx5 Berkeley special edition.

I try to make as many shows possible throughout the year. One of the biggest for me is Bugjam at Santapod every July.

I currently daily drive a Seat Ibiza FR 2.0tdi which I've modified to make in my opinion a perfect daily driver running over 200bhp but still being able to get 65mpg.

I managed to bring home the Best Beetle in the rust and rat class last year at Bugjam which I was very honoured to win.

This car has undergone a lot of work over the last few years including -Full Restoration Including New Floor Pans A Couple Years Ago And Anything Else That Was Required To Bring It To Show Standard -Full Custom Patina Paint job Sanded And Lacquered To Show All Its Colours Throughout Its Life - Restored Original Flat Four Roof Rack With Period Accessories Including A Specially Hand Made And Imported Sean Ambrose Surfboard From California -Pre 67 Front Wings And Lights -Custom Fabricated Rear Wings -Widened Black Chrome Banded Smoothie Wheels -Original Bumpers Stripped And Restored Back To Original Chrome -Tinted Rear Tombstone Lights -Full Airlift Performance Air Ride Supplied From Limebug Including Dual Chrome 444cc Viair Compressors And A 5 Gallon Brushed Steel Tank Mounted In The Boot At The Front Also I Have Fitted Manual Paddles And Psi Gauges In The Glove box In A Custom Steel Mount So The Controls Can Be Hidden. Included Is A New Narrowed Front Beam With Disc Brake Conversion - Full Custom Interior Including Alfa Romeo Tan leather Seats Front And Rear, Dash Painted And Sanded To Match Patina Outside, Classic Looking Chrome Single Din Bluetooth Radio, Hessian Door Cards, Gearbox Tunnel And Rear Parcel Shelf With Custom Fitted 6x9 Speakers, Custom Brown Leather Headlining And Sun visors, Custom Made Pallet Floor Inserts Front And Rear, Wolfsburg Chrome 3 Spoke Wooden Wheel And Custom Made Black Glass Volkswagen Gear Knob Imported From America (Newly Fitted Not In Photos) - Brand New Fully Rebuilt Original 1584cc Flat Four Engine With Alternator Conversion, Chrome Alternator Stand, Electronic Ignition, Petronix Upgraded Flamethrower Chrome Coil, Red Clear Dizzy Cap, - Pertronix Flame-thrower Performance Red HT Leads, Chrome Gp Sports Exhaust If you have a car like this or a modded car and would like it featured in our Magazine DM us or join our group and show us what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got. Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/ stanceautomagsgroup/ Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/stanceautomag/ Instagram: @stanceautomag Magazine: https://stanceauto.co.uk Email: stanceautomag@gmail.com

Instagram: @Eg_niels

Niels Buseyne - 1994 Honda Civic EG3 My name is Niels Buseyne

I am 24 years old, residing in Belgium and I currently work as an electrician. I am an owner of 3 Honda's and a proud member of Japgarage. I currently drive a 1994 Honda Civic EG3! When I was 16 years old, I fell in love with Honda, no one in that area actually owned one at the time! I literally saw it on top gear once and since then, I caught the bloody bug, I was absolutely obsessed from there onwards. Before I even turned 18 I already owned my Civic EG and then I obtained my driving licence on my birthday, so basically the Civic was my first car and still is my first car and has been owned by me for almost 7 years!! Crazy hey? When you love one thing, you just never let go.

My car stats?

What got me into the car scene? The ultimate question of all times, everyone loves to know how people became the petrol heads that we are! So, I went to a car event with some friends years back, who aren't really into the car scene but they just like cars.

I swapped the engine from a d13b2 (1300cc) carbonated to a d16z6 (1600cc) with stock power of 130bhp. For me personally, it was an awesome upgrade, an engine swap in Belgium is highly illegal however, I have doubled the power now. It only had 75bhp to start off with!!

At that event, I met a guy who also drove an EG at the time and how big can this change be! Coincidentally, he only lived 30 minutes away from my home and because of him, I had my very first step into the car scene and met a lot of people with Honda's, the obsession just grows more and more from there. I was in heaven already and all of this even happened before I commenced build of my Civic. For 2 years the Civic was just purely my daily driver with a lot of rust and per usual many shades of red!. Thanks to the new friends I met that then provided me with a lot of knowledge and taught me many things, they supported my build step by step.

Full Spec List:Exterior: - Full Respray in Ruby Red; - White Crow Front Bumper; - OEM Window Visors; - OEM Parking Pole; - Spoon Mirrors; - Back Yard Special Spoiler; - Civic EK Side Skirts; - Self Made Splitter; - Back Housing Headlights; - All Clear Tail lights; and - Led Under Glow.

Interior:

Engine bay:

- Skunk2 Intake; - Bride Seats; -Flocked Interior (dash, door panels, centre console....); - Skunn2 Strut Bar; - Skunk2 Socks; - Bride Fabric Interior (headliner, door panels, - Skunk2 Radiator Hoses; shifter, armrest, window trims, the floor in the - Skunk2 Radiator; trunk...); Ktuned Shifter; - Skunk2 Camgear; - Nardi Deep Dish; - Skunk2 4-2-1 Exhaust Header; - OEM Usdm Dual Din; - Skunk2 Megapower Exhaust 2.5insh; - PLM X-Brace; - Mugen Valve Cover; - Tegiwa Race harness Bar; - Bishimoto Slimfan; - DIY Red Floor Carpet; - Bishimoto Overflow; and - Self Made Trunk Floor; and - Us racing Spark Plug Cables. - 5pannel Rear View Mirror.

Suspension: - Bill stein Suspension with a - Airlift System and Bags; - Skunk2 Rear Camber - Arms; and - MPC Drop Forks.

I attempt to do majority of the work myself however, the only things done professionally is the flocking of my interior and the paint job! I did do a lot of the sanding down at home on the civic and the engine swap was undertaken with help of friends! On this note, one of my main tips is, pay attention to the small details, they do make a difference to the final product! I must admit, I am a Skunk2 fan and also love the rare parts or parts that are not easy to find! That's what makes my Civic unique to the rest of them! The flocking was done by 'Takashi Customs' he's a great guy! He is also very good with Carbon Skinned Parts. You can find them on Facebook. The paint job was done by 'D.E. Car Design' also a great guy! The only thing is, patience is required sometimes! The Civic was my first car however, is no longer my daily. I did have to build up to the stage I am at now. My dream car I would say is a car which becomes a never ending build. What project car is ever finished? I can say that my civic will never be finished, the next new updates are, some new wheels, new spoiler, wire tuck in the engine bay and a nice new respray to the bay! Making it clean and tucked is my next objective!. My dream car at the moment is a FK8, that for sure will be my next daily! It has that aggressive look, and the required horsepower.... and a car where 'normal' people will always look at! As a Honda enthusiast, we all want an NSX! Just give me more money and I will get one! My current daily driver is a Honda Accord C;9, K24, Chipped to 236bhp, 280nm. My 3rd Car is a Honda Diesel Esi, just my cabriolet, I am currently building it OEM.

Author: Carla De Freitas

Trang Banh 2018 Toyota Camry

Instagram @camoazn I'm 33 years old and I'm currently serving in the military in Austin, Texas. I had bought this car back in September 2018 and I was planning on just driving it until it died. I posted my car purchase on Facebook and someone commented to join a social media group page which I did and that what got me started on being BACK in the car scene. My first car scene was a 2000 Camry. I didn't know much. I had that car for 8 years and ended up with over 355 k miles. All I had on that Camry was a front bumper kit, custom exhaust, halo headlights, Euro tail lights, under glow, a double din radio, 2 12s and an amp. I didn't know a lot about cars then and I'm still learning as I go with cars and mods. What makes my car unique is that it's not very common to modify a Toyota Camry. It makes it somewhat challenging to be patient on what's coming out and who will be more unique than the other Camrys.

The install that had been done is with me, Mustashar @gen8kamse, Marcos @delvalletc2.5, and the wrap by Third Coast Customs @thirdcoastcustoms. My goals right now for my Camry is putting air ride suspension by Air Lift Performance, maybe a different set of wheels and customize my doors, customize my interior, change my steering wheel, an audio system and many more that I can't think of. Hopefully, I can get some car sponsorships along the way. I'm in a social group called the Gen8 Camry Motor Sports - Ideas and Designs on Facebook. Since my journey on this car scene, I've made awesome friends along the way to help support each other and enjoy good company as well as helping each other out on deals if any. I have already participated in one car show which was Hot Import Nights Houston in December 2019 for fun. Mods and Specs List: Gloss Psychedelic Chrome by Third Coast Customs Ceramic Pro Ceramic Coating by Third Coast Customs AEM Air Intake Illuminated Door Sills Carbon Fiber Eyebrow Lids Blue Ambient Door and Dash Light Lexus LS Front Bumper Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler LED Camry Logo Trunk Light GT Style Rear Diffuser and Rear Spat Rear Bumper Scuff Protector w/Chrome Trim Rear Bumper LED Brake Tail Light Blue Camry Logo Trim Brake and Gas Pedal NonStop Tuning Lightweight Crank Pulley iDrive Performance Throttle Controller Opt7 LED Underglow Lighting Kit Opt7 LED Underglow Wheel Well Kit Opt7 LED Interior Lighting Kit Toyota Logo LED Door Projector Light Custom Blue Dashmat Hi Rev Sports LED Smoked Tail Lights Viofo Dash Cam YitaMotor 21 inch LED Light Bar R1 Concepts Carbon Geomet Drilled & Slotted Rotors Sevizia SE432 20x9 with Toyo Tires Japanese â&#x20AC;&#x153;TEQâ&#x20AC;? front emblem logo Custom Rear Logo Emblem I have participated in more car meets than car shows but Im trying to participate more in car shows. I had so many people complimenting on my Camry which is either a nice wrap or a nice Lexus. I made up a nickname for it called Lexota Lexus/Toyota. I was the first Camry to install the Lexus front bumper with the help of Mustashar. The car shows I plan to participate in are Hot Import Nights Dallas which is this July 18, ImportExpo and Slammed Enuff on August 15-16. I hope that they have more mods for our car soon and keep being unique.

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @hatchsawridge

Author: Paul Doherty Where do I begin with this car. Ever since I got the pleasure to go out in a Subaru P1 as a child I fell in love! The noise it made, the colour and just the whole experience. I have always wanted to own a Subaru as a dream car and over the years it became apparent that this would soon become a reality. I chose the Hatch STI as I wanted something a little different to what seemed to be very common on the car scene. I had seen many classics and blobeye shaped Subaru’s all lovely in their own right, but almost very hard to see the differences between them. I wanted something that would turn heads, yes people would hear the noise and say here comes another Subaru but to their surprise it would be my hatch, something not common in my area. There aren’t very many of them around my way so I am pleased with my choice. I brought it completely standard apart from a Milltek catback system. Picked it up from Lowestoft the day before my daughter was born so I’m sure you can imagine the looks I received putting the car seat in from the hospital! This has been so much more than a car to me, the focus it has given me during some darker times of life with anxiety. Many people would not understand, and look at me as some sort of yobo driving down the street when in reality that was the only release and comfortable thing to suppress my anxiety and feel myself again. It has kept me motivated and always puts a smile on my face when I take it out for a drive. It has been part of my journey to recovering from anxiety and for that it will never be sold.

Christopher's Subaru hatch sti I have tried to modify it to keep a classy look to the car which I hope people can appreciate and see.

The opportunities with this car have shown no limits for my aspirations. I feel I can always change various areas of the car so I don’t think I will ever truly be able to say the car is finished. That’s the fun in this hobby for me, there is always something to do. I have gained many new friends within the car scene and been to some fantastic events and road trips. To date the Swiss mountains and the Scottish NC500 have been my favourite amongst many other trips the car has undertaken. Truly a pleasure to drive and that sound never gets old. As for future plans my biggest ambition for the car is to change its appearance to the varis body kit. Syvecs will be in the not so distant future and I am open to a potential colour change!

SPEC LIST-

ENGINE BAY DRESS UP

ENGINE

Custom stainless rad shroud Custom stainless alternator cover Mishimoto battery tie down Mishimoto Rad brackets Red STI oil filler cap Perrin Boost solenoid cover Perrin front upper strut brace

Full closed deck block conversion TGV delete Clevite Main & big end bearings RCM 1.1mm Head gaskets Mahle 2618 pistons Manley Htuff plus rods & ARP CA625 bolts Nitride crank RCM 14/12mm Head Studs Secondary air pump delete Hawk eye valve springs Syvecs S6 plus ECU

BOLT- ONS

EXTERIOR

SUSPENSION & BRAKES

RCM fuel pressure regulator 750cc injectors Group N engine mounts Group N baffled oil sump IAG Oil pickup RCM baffled oil catch can Mac 3 port boost solenoid Zen 4 bar map sensor Japspeed FMI Japspeed CAI Mishimoto 3 core performance radiator with red hoses ACT heavy duty clutch kit Parallel fuel system MDX321T turbo Mishimoto header tank RCM wrapped headers and up pipe Dual port Turbo smart dump valve Haywood & Scott Decat downpipe Invidia N1 race exhaust with burnt titanium tip

Work Emotion T7r Wheels in GT Silver Wrapped in Yokohama AD08r Tyres Carbon Fibre CS front lip Carbon Fibre CS side skirt extensions Carbon Fibre Varis Blade rear Spoiler Colour coded JDM Front grille Zunsport Lower grille RallyFlapz Mud flaps Heko wind deflectors Window tints all round 3M suntrip Perrin number plate relocation Topaz blue gel with carbon letter 4D number plates (not fitted at time of shoot) Blue Mishimoto wheel nuts Rear light overlays Black sti wing badges Customised headlights New tail lights (1st in the UK)

Whiteline 5100 series fully adjustable coilovers Whiteline top mounts Whiteline Drop Links all round Whiteline front and rear 22mm ARB DBA T2 disks all round PFC Z rated pads all round Goodridge Braided lines all round Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS Flexi- fuel system (METHANOL) Rear diffuser Carbon bonnet (painted) ordered just waiting on delivery! Carbon side vents Second exhaust (track friendly) or the full titanium Invidia N1 Change from stock speakers Face-lift bumper Carbon wrapped roof Bigger turbo, but stock location something that's not been done before, currently in discussion.

INTERIOR All plastic trims carbon dipped Mishimoto carbon fibre gear knob Pioneer SPH-DA130 DAB double din head unit Prosport gauges- boost/vacuum, oil pressure, water temp, oil temp Corbeau clubsport XL bucket seats, rails and mounts. Corbeau Harnesses O2C blue painted harness bar New genuine WRX STI charcoal floor matts Perrin Si Drive knob Retrimmed Steering wheel in Alcantara & perforated leather with red stitching

Dayne Osterberg

1973 Chevrolet Nova Instagram: @mr.murf My name is Dayne Osterberg. I currently live in the PNW and work as a Project Manager for a local restaurant design company. I attribute my love of cars to my dad who owns a 1967 Chevy Nova SS. My 1973 Chevy Nova was originally purchased by my dad who planned to restore it as a gift for my mom. Instead, at age 16, the Nova officially became mine after my dad realized how interested in cars I had become. The car originally was an automatic, bench seat, lowcompression cruiser with a nice paint job. Over the last 16 years the car has evolved into what it is now. The first thing the car needed was more power as the original 350 was about 8.5:1 with smog cylinder heads and a tiny camshaft. My dad and I built a mild sbc (also a 350) with around 275-300 horsepower and after getting my hands on a Muncie 4 speed and a book on how to rebuild it, out went the slush box TH350 and in went 3 pedals. This was probably the best upgrade I could have done for the car as it upped the fun factor immensely. I slowly upgraded the Nova over the next few years, taking the winter months to do big projects. One year I did the interior and swapped out the bench seat for some buckets, added new carpet and gauges and dyed all the interior panels black. Another year I completely redid the suspension with tubular control arms, coil overs and poly bushings.

I eventually blew up the 350 my dad and I had built and decided to build one on my own with better parts. This time I went with, the good stuff, a big cam, aluminium heads and intake and MSD ignition. I got the opportunity to run the car on a dyno at a local car show to see what she was putting out and it laid down 323rwhp and 372rwtq. Not bad too bad for just 350 cubes and good street manners. The last few years I’ve focused more on handling modifications as I discovered I really enjoyed throwing this old girl around the autocross. Better brakes, sticky tires and a quick ratio steering box helped immensely. It’s obviously not the fastest thing around the course, but It surprises some of the newer cars for sure. It’s a street car first and I drive it a lot in the summer months, even taking it to work a couple of days a week.

I’d say the most notable things about the car would be the paint and the stance. It’s running 18” wheels and they just don’t look good on old cars unless they’re absolutely slammed which is hard to do without major modifications. The wheel wells are rolled and trimmed and the inner fenders are also cut back for clearance. It’s running dropped tall spindles, coil overs up front and del-a-lum bushing in the rear leaf springs. It’s finally at a point where I’m pretty happy with it, but it’s true what they say, they’re never done. I want more power and a 6 speed for the highway and am currently trying to decide if I should build a rowdy stroker gen 1 small block or go LS and make more power with it being more streetable but losing some of the old school style. It’s forever a work in progress, but I absolutely love driving it, modifying it, breaking it and fixing it again, I cherish the bond that it’s created between me and my dad and wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Noteworthy Modifications:

Transmission/Rear End:

Engine: - 4 Bolt 350 Block

- Muncie M20 4 Speed - McCleod Clutch - McCleod Light Flywheel - Hurst Shifter w/Heim Joint Rods - GM 8.5” 10 Bolt - Yukon DuraGrip Limited Slip w/3.73 - Ring Gear

- 10.4:1 Compression - Cast Steel Crank - Patriot 195cc Aluminium Heads - Lunati Hyd Flat Cam - Duration: 233 Int. 241 Exh. - Lift @ .050: .537 Int. .525 Exh. - Edelbrock RPM Air Gap Intake Comp Cams - Ultra Pro Roller Rockers - Quick Fuel 650 Mechanical Secondary Carb - Hedman 1 ⅞ Long Tube Headers - Canton Road Race Oil Pan - MSD Pro Billet w/6AL Ignition Box

Exterior: - Paint Colour: 2000 Chevy Silverado - “Meadow Green Metallic” - Earlier ‘68-’72 Nova front end swap - ‘69 Mustang Front Spoiler - H4 Retrofit Headlights - Custom Rear Bumper

Wheels/Tires: - American Racing Torque Thrust II’s w/ Gray Spokes - Flat Center Caps - Front: 18x7 w/ 235/40 - Rear: 18x8 w/ 255/40

Suspension/Steering/Brakes: - Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms - Heidts Dropped/Tall Spindles - QA1 Coilovers - 1 ⅛” Front Sway Bar - Subframe Connectors - Global West Del-a-Lum Leaf Spring Bushings - Lowered Leaf Springs - Polyurethane Body Bushings - Quick Ratio 12.7:1 Steering Box - New Factory Linkage with Billet Adjustment Sleeves - CPP 4 Wheel Manual Disc Brakes with Hawk Pads

Interior: - Corbeau GTS II Buckets - Black Leather w/Suede Inserts - AutoMeter Gauges - Scott Drake Corso Feroce Steering Wheel - TMI Center Console

Author: Carla De Freitas

Martin Bennett - Citroen DS3

Instagram: @that_bxgged_DS3 Car: @project_clivo

I have worked at a local car parts supplier for over 5 years now and it has its perks when all you know is cars, I worked there as a parts salesman until late 2019 then I took over the sealey tool van selling every tool needed for the job. I got into the car scene about 12 years ago when pimp my ride, Wheeler dealers, west coast customs were on the TV I spent a lot of time watching them. I always enjoyed making things so when I got older the toys just got bigger. I did a mechanics course through school that led to a college qualification in level 3 automotive technology. I have always been surrounded by cars so it was natural that I picked it up., As a teenager my dad used to mess around with minis and old cortinas when you could get them for pence. I worked my way up to how the DS3 looks over the last 5 years. It was always a car I wanted to own since Jeremy Clarkson drove it around on top gear.Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to find parts so some items I have had custom made. My car addiction started with a 1.1L 5 door Saxo desire in silver and it had a short life passed my test and two months later I rear ended at a red light and the Saxo was written off. After the Saxo I owned a MK5 fiesta black edition 1.25L which I had for 2 years The fiesta was what started me off modifying cars but I got my new job so sold it to get a more sensible car in the ds3. In between buying the ds3 and up to present day I have also owned

Author: Paul Doherty

- 1992 Mazda MX-5 import - 2005 Mini Cooper - 2004 Citroen C2 (still own) - 1992 mk1 Clio (restoring) I currently drive the Citroen DS3 a lot but soon will only be used as a weekend/show car as it keeps getting damaged in place parks or at work. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be using my c2 as a daily driver from A-B. The DS3 is a 1.6 E-HDI running about 105bhp, Gets me 0-60 eventually but an awesome, 85MPG going to a car show.

My current spec list on the car is -

I had plans of a new body kit, wheel spoiler and show cage but two days before my trip Boris locked down the country because of COVID-19 so once there lifted my plans will carry on.

- Custom made air ride suspension - JR21 Japan racing wheels in a flat grey I started off doing the ds3 myself but as my ideas got more - Retro fitted C3 bumper with modifications complex I had to learn or get assistance from a few people. - Custom made side skirts - Imported rear diffuser from musketeer - Rdx splitter with custom made plate for looks and support If you are local to Telford I used the below places for everything I needed help with - Sparco r333 seats and luke harnesses - Custom made harness bar - Paint work - S.P auto repairs - Pioneer car play radio - Air ride fitting and customisation Auto-Barn - Hydro dipped dashboard - Wheels refurb - City powder coaters - Kenwood subwoofer and amplifier - Cleaning products - Defined Detail - And many more small details - Hand made Boot build - Window tint and wrapping - Tint Master - Stickers - Defined Detail

I have become members of many groups over the years here are a few below - Defined ridez - DS3Club - Citroen fantique - C2UK - Blessed co - Strictly French - Clubs unite

Author: Andz Stinton

Instagram: @m.a.d.16

Glen - 2004 Nissan Fairlady Z I have been modifying cars for over 20 years, in that time I have managed to learn a few things as I always like to have ago at everything. In fact it's one of the reasons I started a YouTube channel "MAD L1fe" with some of my mate's, We make some 'how to videos' to try and share our experiences, things that don't make it to video you can find on my Instagram account @M.A.D.16. But enough of that let's get on to my Fairlady Z, I picked her up back in 2018 and she was completely stock with only 22k miles on the clock and a full service history, she still even had her cassette player fitted. It didn't stay stock very long in fact within the first 5 hours of ownership I had purchased a set of concaved 19s, which are not on the car now She has had a fair amount of work, from the Do luck wider over fenders to custom rear bumper vents, I'm always modifying something. I have also fitted sports cats with a full stainless exhaust system, custom air intake and I also recently fitted a plenum spacer, so my next port of call will be an Uprev tune to make the most of the breathing mods I have completed. You will also notice I have airbrushed the Hellboy theme on the top of the engine. Suspension wise I'm running sport line Eibach springs with oe , poly bushed ARB's and adjustable drop links. The modifications carry on inside the car, with a OMP steering wheel, D1 spec quick release, NRG reclining buck seats and OMP harness's, connected to a harness bar in the rear.

I live locally to Goodwood race circuit so I visit there on a regular basis and I have shown my car in various breakfast club events that Goodwood hold at the circuit, I was due to show at event called Players in June but unfortunately it has been postponed. When I'm not visiting Goodwood you can find me attending many other shows, such as Japfest, Tunerfest, Simply Jap to mention just a couple. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for the Fairlady, The next modification will definitely be the Uprev tune to set all of the mods up and I'm also considering creating some kind of boot build in the near future. Further future plans will be to build and modify some kind of a kit car, build a car from the ground up to my Specs.

Spec list

Interior

- NRG red reclining bucket seats - Omp 4 point black harness's - RED harness bar - Custom made Headlamps - Omp deep dish steering wheel - Custom made rear lights - D1spec short quick release - Hidden side repeaters - Red leather handbrake and gear stick - Tinted rear lights gaiters - INGS front bib - INGS rear spoiler Custom - Richbrook alloy handbrake handle - Hellboy comic strip centre console side divertors - HUD Android headunit - Ridox style air divertors - Jbl component speakers - Customised rear bumper - Custom bumper vent ferring - Vibe 10" sub - Vibe amp - Bumper tuck - Bonnet lift - Rear dewipered - Custom Diffuser - Do Luck over fenders - Carbon fibre mirror covers - Evo R carbon door handle overlays - Custom rear Diffusers - Carbon Air vent - Hellboy roof wrap - Blood splatter graphics - Hellboy Z logos - Tommy Z rear badge - Z front badge

Bodywork

Braking

Engine

- Mtec dimpled and grooved discs - EBC pads - Hel braided hoses - Full fluid flush

- VQ35DE - Custom CAI Japspeed k1 exhaust - Japspeed Sport cats - Blox plenum spacer - Red silicone hoses - HKS earth lines - Custom cooling plate

Suspension and wheels

- Eibach sport line springs drop - F1.7" R2. 3" Adjustable drop links - Strong flex ploy bushes - Cades 20" dished wheels, F8.5" R 11"

Author: Paul Doherty

Kerry's - Toyota GT86 Instagram: @kopparberg_gt86

Hey, I’m Kerry Gatehouse also know as Momma Modified to the car family. I’m a registered Pharmacy Technician and founder of Southern Modified UK based in Southampton, who have also been featured on here, in the Car Clubs /Groups section, go and check our article out. Feel free to follow us on Facebook at Southern Modified UK Instagram @southernmodifieduk Also you can follow Kopparberg’s journey Instagram: @kopparberg_gt86 We are a close car group run by myself and an amazing team of admin's trying to offer a safe and friendly environment for like minded enthusiasts to come together no matter what you drive. Our only rule and it’s a strict rule - respect. I have my dad to thank for my interest in cars and grew up with him owning and working on them. My first car was a red mk1 fiesta 1.0L, I was the first in my group of friends to drive and thought I was awesome and constantly drove round the strip in Bournemouth with my music where I’m originally from hahaha. I got into the car scene about six years ago when I brought my first Evo 8 called Lancerlotte, after a health scare and decided it was time to pursue my own interests and live a little.

Broke my heart to part with Lancerlotte but felt I needed something newer and had gone as far as I could with her from standard. So went on to buy my Toyota GT86 aka Kopparberg. Totally in love with this car, less Bhp than the Evo but so nippy and ticks all the boxes with great performance handling. Spec; 2.0l petrol 197bhp 0-60 in 7.4 sec Work carried out on her so far is mostly cosmetic. Changed the standard spoiler to a Nur wing and had custom sprayed in opposite colours to stand out and be slightly different. Added my signature graphics to her down the side,pin stripe touches etc. - Carbon rear light covers - Rear window louver’s - Tinted windows - Front lip - Under car lights and projectors - Internal colour trim etc - Orange colour coded hoses All the work has been done by myself with the help of friends. Just some neon Chrome exhaust tips to go on and I have pretty much completed all I wanted to do with her. Kopparberg is my family and daily car so trying not to do anything performance wise to her for safety reasons however not sure how long this theory will last! I enjoy taking her to car shows like Fast Show and Trax with my club, and had hoped to have done more this season but unfortunately that was not meant to be with Lockdown and current social situation going on. Looking forward to getting back to our monthly meets and catching up with everyone when this is all over. you don’t realise what a close community the car scene is and the social side of it until it’s taken away.

Author: Paul Doherty

Dan - Mk3 Ford Focus 1L Turbo

Instagram: @focusbtccreplica I'm 25 years old and I'm a Fabricator/Welder from Herne Bay. I'm a Proud owner of a Mk3 Ford Focus 1L Turbo, it's not just any old 1L ecoboost, it's on it way to becoming the 2nd road legal mk3 Focus British Touring Championship Car Replica in the UK, but more about that a little later... I was first drawn into the car scene by my friend, Luke Marsh. I had very little knowledge of cars but let's be honest - who doesn't look at a heavily modded car or a sports car and think 'damn'? So he invited me to a meet one night and I thought to myself 'ah this could be fun'. At this point, I'd never been to a meet before. So my first meeting, how did it go? Well there were some stunning cars and loads of people there but the only person I could talk to was my mate Luke because everyone seemed to be gathered up in little groups. Actually there was one other person I could talk to, he had a van full of speakers.... IT WAS INSANE, I do have to say. So yes I enjoyed seeing all these lovely cars but I felt out of place, not because I turned up with only a few stickers on my car and nothing to show but because other than one person, no one felt welcome. I didn't go to another meet for a long time until I was invited to one by my brother-in-law Lee Sonnex, Kent Customs. From the moment I arrived I was welcomed with open arms, the banter was flowing and I felt like I had a connection with this small group of people sitting in a car park talking about cars, looking at cars and getting to know each other.

So the Car... Che Che her name is. I brought her from a local garage, but why did I buy a 1l? Well it's simple; I'd only been driving 11months and I desperately wanted to get rid of my old 2006 Kia picanto LX (Little Red), although I still own her today. So I went for something nice on the eyes with a little bit of boost. Man did I feel like a king driving that off the forecourt, till the 3 pots seized in Asda's car park 28days later when I was driving it to the garage to figure out why it had gone into limp mode and why I kept losing coolant with no trace of a leak. I was gutted; absolutely heart broken. I called the garage I bought it from and they told me I had 2 days left on my warranty and they would rectify the issue. They did in the end; the heater matrix had gone! It had thrown all the coolant into the rear foot well and caused the engine to seize. But good as new, I began to add my own little feel to the car. Red and grey stickers, painting calipers/drums red to match, seat covers. I was happy doing the little things.

Then when at work, it had been hit by another driver whilst parked. A nice young lady who had the decency to let me know with a note and provided her contact details. Due to the car being repaired by the insurance I lost some of my stickers from the replacement wing and bumper. So I put better stickers on, wrapped the roof, fitted ST seats, wheel spacers, bright yellow wheel refurb, I started to progress just a little more into the actual modified car bits! Then I saw this one car that completely changed everything. Simon Hodgson's BTCC Hotwheels monster. I saw it on a video that I stumbled across on YouTube, so I searched like a mad man to find this kit hoping it was something anyone could buy. Now where this man's credit is due; he has an actual race used kit and by working with Fat Fenders a kit is available to buy through TheSpeedWorks. So that was it after weeks of saving I ordered it just before Christmas. This is the point where I had finally found and spoken to Simon and he had given me all the help and advice I needed to get this job done, along with some help from Jeff Fox. This was no easy job... yes the bumpers, wings and side skirts were drill holes and bolted to original mounting points but Alan (my fiberglass engineer) had a few issues sorting the flare in the front bumper and getting things to line up. To be frank, he was glad to see the back end of it; I had to cut and weld the arches myself in a barn on a farm which is where the kit was being fitted. At no point has this car yet seen a true Motorsport shop. (The poor thing). It will however be going up to TJ's Paintworks for bonding and painting. I want the rear end of the car to have a complete flush look, that's my own take as opposed to having the bolted on look of a BTCC Car. I won't go into money costs, hours, sweat, blood or tears because I'm sure that anyone can appreciate how much we as car enthusiasts give our cars. I will be attending many shows this year with a finished product. Now this car is like Marmite, you're either going to love it or hate it but either way it's my car and it's made me happy, I've made great friendships and even better so; I'm part of the Shadow Car Culture family. I do have massive plans for an engine swap but for now that will remain a secret but just know that for now she is the widest 1l Focus I've ever seen and I hope it continues to light up people's faces as it does mine when I step outside the front door. Author:Paul Doherty

If you would like to follow the progression of my build or see its history please feel free to follow Instagram @focusbtccreplica.

Liam Miller Ford Fiesta St Mk 7.5 I am ex-military and have always had a passion about cars since a very young age and love the way cars look, sound and move but mainly how they can turn heads for other enthusiast's. I remember being a teenager I used to go out on weekends when not in school finding cars to take photos of and making my own car photography albums and since then it's got more in depth with the car scene. So my Fiesta St is a working project in its early stages, it's a stunning spirit blue with only a few added touches to it for now but the list is always endless to add to it. I have a very unique theme to it which is a Lest We Forget theme being ex-military but also have the backing from Help For Heroes fundraising to raise money for them when I'm at car shows or events. They have seen some of the touches I have added and like what they see knowing its working progress. I am also bringing back some of the older car scene generation back adding Underglow lights to the car which tops off the car photos for night time photos.

So far the spec list is basic - Custom sunstrip with club logo and lest we forget stickers and poppies - Custom engine bay covers hydro dipped with world war theme - H&r lowering springs and power flex isolators from an fiesta St200 - Custom gel badges on the inside and outside for subtle touches - Internal bulbs changed from standard yellow to blue - Autobeam fog lights - Multi colour and multi function Underglow lights - Unique custom show plates

No engine mods at the moment due to owning the car less than a year. I'm part of too many car groups to mention however I am part of one particular club in general which I am also staff for which I would class as my family and very fond of the people in that group, the club is called Internet: WWW.FordClubGB.CO.UK FaceBook: @FordClubGB I'd like to say a massive thank you to Annlouise, she's my fiancĂŠ and as been a huge support in getting the car to this level so far, I couldn't have done it with out her, she is also staff for Ford club GB and is a great help with this as well.

Author: Paul Doherty

Char - TFSI MK6 Golf R Instagram: @chargirl400_x

Hey I’m Char From Berkshire, 27 years young, Admin for South Meets and I am the proud owner of a 2.0 TFSI MK6 Golf R that is currently running 420bhp. The R has had around £12K (if not more) spent on mods from the showroom, some of which was done before my ownership. It is a Shadow Blue R currently mapped to Stage 2+ running on an uprated TTE420 Turbocharger with REVO High Flow Intake, RS3 Intake Fuel Pump, RS4 Fuel Pressure Valve, Sach Racing Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel.

My ideal plans for the R is that I would like to strip out the rear seats and have a boot build around the Meth tank once it’s in, Forge the engine, upgrade to a TTE480 Turbo & Stage 3 Remap, but at the moment I’m happy with how it runs and the power it puts down... for now anyway.

It also has a Full Milltek Decat Exhaust System. It has the setup ready for Meth Injection. I just need to get round to putting the tank in the boot. The Wingback Racing Bucket Seats were an optional extra This is my fourth car in the last 8 years, I started off from the factory but in all honesty, it was the seats with a little 1.4 VW MK4 Golf, then due to travelling for that drew me in. work I moved to a 1.9 TDI AUDI A3, but after about a I have had the rear end of the car wrapped to create a year of ownership, I blew the turbo on. two-tone contrast effect, it not to everyone’s taste but This mishap made me fall back in love with VW so I I absolutely love the colours together, changed the went onto a 2.0 MK6 GTD which I owned for around standard VW alloys to Bola B17s but she normally 2/3 years before coming across the R, I fell in love with runs on 19” Borbet Y’s with R888 tyres (alloys are the MK6 shape and it seemed as though the R was like currently being refurbished) and I have added a few gold dust once the MK7 came out so I made it my visual mods i.e. MAXTON rear diffuser and front mission to own one. splitter.

I am an Admin for South Meets (you can find us on Facebook and Instagram) we are always holding Meets and attending shows and would happily welcome any new members or if you just want to come along for a nosey and a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2118047568428704/ Instagram: @southmeets Unfortunately, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t entered the R into any competitions yet as I wanted to work on it visually first, but she will definitely be put forward for a few when the car show season starts again. I will be attending TRAX in the R this year so if you see me or have any questions please come say hi! My ideal dream car would have to be a Nissan GT-R.

Author: Elliot Heywood

Instagram: @Tylerz240 Author: Carla De Freitas

Tyler Probst 72' Datsun 240z

My name is Tyler Probst, originally from the Bay Area in California. I spent 18 years of my life over in California and recently moved to the Boise, Idaho area last August! I am currently studying Business and Economics in Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Make sure you go and give me a follow and check out my content! I currently drive a 1972 Datsun 240z. Growing up I saw many pictures of cool cars my dad had either bought, built or restored. One that really caught my eye and stuck out to me was his old orange 240z. Let’s just say that ever since I laid my eyes on that car I knew for a fact that I wanted one when I became older and guess what, I did! Growing up I was surrounded by car enthusiasts. My dad’s side of the family know cars inside out like no others. By being involved and surrounded by them, this sparked an interest in me since a very young age and really provided me with a jump start into the car scene.

Why does my car stick out from the crowd and unique? I think my 240z is considered pretty unique amongst most people I come in contact with.

You just don’t see fully restored 240z’s on the road these days.

Once I turned 16, I obtained my driving licence. I had a lot more freedom to go and do what I wanted. So I naturally began attending local car meets hosted by many car enthusiasts in the area. I met a good group of people that eventually became a second family to me.

Most people that come across my car in town, at events or even on social media are awe at the details and the craftsmanship of my build. The LED halo headlights I have recently installed on my build has definitely sparked a huge interest and following.

Not long after that, I began to take the lead of our car club and became the co-president with one of my friends. We grew our club to one of the biggest in the Bay Area, hosting and attending weekly meets and cruises from anywhere between 50 to 500 people in attendance. Let’s just say that at this point I was fully invested in the car scene!

They are unique! In my opinion, it adds the perfect modern touch to such a classic beauty.

One thing I believe many people don’t realise is the time and effort that goes into a build like mine! You really gain an appreciation and love for the car throughout the process. My 240z build and restoration has taken five years to date. The first couple of years were mostly spent on purchasing parts and planning the build. The last three years or so has been spent building the car into the beauty that it is today. One of the biggest things I have learnt throughout this process is that, things always take longer than expected to complete and that’s absolutely fine! Good things take time and as long as you’re making progress, you’re on the right path!

The 240z is such a classic JDM legend. I would most definitely recommend it as the perfect project car or even dream whip. The 240z’s are becoming rarer as the years go by, especially those ones in good condition.

All of the work on this car was done by my dad and I along with the help of friends and family along the way. Building this car from the ground up has taught me everything I know about cars today.

For everyone who asks me for tips and advice on buying a 240z, I always advise them that the best thing to do is to get your hands on one as soon as you can. If you happen to find one in decent condition to build, don’t let that opportunity pass because, you will never know when that opportunity will pop up again!

As many car enthusiasts know, a project car is never really finished. Although my 240z is in a ‘complete’ form and in great condition, I still have many plans for it in the future.

I am currently running the L28 out of a 280z. The unique thing about my engine set up is that I am currently running a Holley 4-Barrel Carburettor with a custom Arizona Z Car intake manifold. Some of my recent modifications include ‘Megan’ fully adjustable coil overs, LED Halo Headlights with LED light strip blinkers, NRG quick release steering wheel and a few more other things.

I love taking my Z to shows, meets and cruises and pretty much every event where I can spark up a conversation with fellow car guys. This build has been everything from amazing to a headache and everything in between, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Make sure to check me out on Instagram and TikTok @Tylerz240 and feel free to message me with any questions regarding the build!

Instagram: @scott_evo8

Scott Thackray Mitsubishi evo 8 mr fq320

I Bought my Mitsubishi Evo 8 MR FQ320 back in August 2014.

Unloved and in need of TLC, I knew then when I went to Leeds to view the car it needed to be saved. It was the car for me. I was looking for an Evo that was half modified so I could finish it off and put my own twist and style on it. Throughout the 6 years of ownership, I have taken my time fixing and upgrading the car along the way.

Now running 371bhp at 1.7bar of boost (full) with pops and bangs, 330bhp at 1.3bar of boost (low) During my ownership, I travel up and down the UK to the big car events with my car club '@extremebhp'. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been with them since 2017 and recently at the start of 2020, I became one of the two sponsored cars of the group all thanks to Sonia Davies who owns and runs the club a big thank you to her for the opportunity. Also, since entering my first Show and Shine event back in 2017 (which was king of the ring round 5) I have won 12 trophies from local events up to November 2019 with the Evo, which to me is a big accomplishment.

Interior mods: - Carbon fibre: dashboard inserts: - Armrest cover, - Handbrake cover, - Centre console cover, AMS gear knob, - Omp steering wheel with an Omp boss kit - Evo 9 Mr fq360 gauges fitted: voltage, - Oil temperature and boost - Front Evo 9 GT rally art bucket seats: half leather/ Alcantara - Full suede rear bench seat - Fully flocked A, B and C pillars in black - Roof lining re-trimmed in black - Rear Cusco polished stainless steel strut brace

Engine mods: - Remapped by Bob and Lee and Dyno tech - 3 port boost solenoid fitted - Hks hard pipe kit - Hks clear cam cover - Big k&n air filter with aps relocation pipe - Vented and grooved discs all round - Full blitz nur spec exhaust system with de-cat - Spec r engine bay polished stainless steel parts - Japspeed triple-core front mount intercooler - Cusco polished stainless steel front strut brace

Exterior mods: - Carbon fibre: - Bonnet (one of one), boot, rear wing, - The vortex roof spoiler, - Rally art front splitter, - Number plate holder, - A pillar trims, - Rear window vents, - Side/rear bumper extensions, - 17inch OEM factory MR alloys fully refurbished in gloss black wrapped in Goodyear eagle f1 tires - Front and rear Evo 9 bumper upgrade

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @hornybee392

Author: Carla De Freitas

David

2018 Dodge Charger Scat Pack

My name is David and my car is the ‘Hornybee392’. I reside in Roseville, CA and I currently drive a 2018 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.

When I purchased the car it was from a car auction. I sell to car dealerships and I have been in the business for quite some time now. I went to go and buy a Black Scat pack and I ended up buying the Yellow Scat. I was shocked to hear that I won the yellow car instead. My friend turned around to me and said “Don’t you like yellow?” of which I then turned back to respond “Who the hell likes a yellow car!?” and I started to freak out! Now, I can’t even imagine owning any other coloured car, it has to be yellow!! I have always been a little bit of a tinkerer when it comes to my cars and motorcycles but have never tinkered a car to this extreme… This car was nothing but yellow and even yellow rings on the rims. That was the first thing I ever removed, the yellow rings! I did pay someone to wrap my roof and shark fin however, the guy was a hack! When he ripped off the first roof he rolled it into a ball and threw it into my garage. I said “Why did you do that I could have used it for something else?”, then when he proceeded to hack the roof the second time, I just said “Give me back my money and get out!” Now as it happens, I am taking him to court and I ripped off everything he did because it was pure junk! The first thing I ever wrapped was my Scat Pack front right rim. Never had I ever wrapped anything and the first thing I went and wrapped was a rim! I have done all the modifications myself and there has been quite a lot of mods. Here goes a free tip, for all cars that have shark finds,

DO NOT ever wrap them, go to the dealer and get a factory painted shark fin, believe me you will thank me later. I call the car ‘Hornybee392’ because it is a Scat Pack and the bee has an antennae. I do not really care about the antennae so I changed it into horns. From there my theme was set! What makes the car unique? I would say the fact that it is yellow and the scat pack. I have even had the projection lens etched with the Hornybee. I have pretty much done everything you can think of on the Hornybee. I have even switched out the Scat Pack bee on the side of the car and made a 4 inch Hornybee and filled its eyes with red. I now have the 4 inch red eye Hornybee. I have never taken off a panel on a car let alone a whole front bumper but, to do the lights on the charger you must remove the WHOLE bumper. I know what a pain! Believe me a lot has been learnt from doing all these modifications. I am originally from Wisconsin and I have never been a petrol head like this before but, I really love it now! If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself. I was sponsored by American Brother Designs for Spring Fest 15 in Pomona Raceway this March. Well we all know how that all ended up thanks to COVID-19. Scott is the owner of American Brother Designs and I will represent them hopefully in 2021 next year. They set up my whole engine compartment and my cab stuff too! It’s funny, when I was trying to figure out my stripping, I took some black glad bags and cut them up and placed them on my car to see what the Hornybee wanted. The Hornybee was meant to have the racing stripes on the front and back and the roof had to “bee” a solid black. I have done all the lights from the headlights to the grill, under glow, engine, cab and of course the Hornybee’s trademark which is the lit up honeycomb hood scoop. After all every bee needs a lit up honeycomb.

I am almost done doing all the desired modifications, thank god! But, then what will I do? I 'd love for you take a look, I even honeycombed the underside of the hood and deck lid in the engine compartment. I love the “BEE” theme so much I even put a honeycomb LED lighting system in my garage. After all he Hornybee392 needs his honeycomb at night. I only have plans to do a few more things to the “Bee”. I would like to soup it up a bit with a PCM swap and a good remap. I will then “BEE” well over 625 horsepower. I am semi-retired from selling to car dealerships so I guess this all goes hand in hand. I had a car alarm installing business for new car dealers, no, it’s not what you think, I am too damn big to crawl under dashes so I had a crew of guys that did that for me. I just got too tired working 18 to 20 hours a day and paying more taxes so I decided it was time to shut it down.

Alan Cowen

Seat Ibiza Cupra Bocanegra

My interest in the car scene 1st peaked in my college years when a fellow student had a fully modded Vauxhall Corsa, Bodykit, Wheels, Interior the work's from then I began to pick up Max Power/Fast Ford & Redline mag's every month and I was hooked. The car scene is great because it allows you full creativity on your own motor which I think most enthusiasts appreciate when you talk to them at meets. Everyone is welcoming and there for the same reason's, It's one big friendly family of the weird, wonderful and very often crazy!!

I think mine stands out mainly for the Dakota Red colour by far the nicest colour they made them in IMO, Also once dropped a few inches they just have the right stance and look great from any angle. My first car was a Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular plus 5 door. Only mod was writing it off after a month!! I am part of the @ExtremeBHP club and also a member of SeatCupra.net, I have only just started attending meets again as I've not been around the car scene for many years but you will usually find me at a BHP meet as they are legal, good fun and highly recommended.

The Bocanegra is one in it's own as they only made 3000 of them worldwide a decade ago, with only 400 left on UK roads.

ExtremeBHP has just announced some MASSIVE future plan's which I can not wait to be a part of, go check them out on the socials!!!

They had such a bad wrap in the early days with engine problems but there are some good egg's out there, although I've yet to see another at a meet (which I kind of like)

Dream car are tough one's to answer as they've changed through the years, my early 20's self would say an Escort Cossie, but now I really want an M2 Competition in Sunset Orange.

Full Mods list - Stage 1 ECU & TCU remap by DC Performance (Warrington) running 192bhp - Lowered on Stance street+ coilovers/ Stance shortened links - Ronal R59 18's x 7.5J (45 Offset) with recut rim's - Toyo Proxes TR1s 215x35 - Whiteline Rear ARB - Brembo Extra Discs & Pads (312 Front/256 Rear) Audi TT (8n) (Front brake upgrade) - RTMG Turbo Intake Pipe - Stock air box with K&N high flow filter with modified stock intake scoop - Forge Motorsport Silicone Boost Hoses - Airtec Intercooler - NGK U5002's Coil Packs - Denso SKJ20CRA8's plugs - Cobra Cat Back (Non Res) 2.5" System - JVC Headunit/ Vibe Blackair 10" sub & Mono amp wired at 1ohm - Alpine SPG 17cm 240W up front - Kill All Wiperz rear wiper delete - Dark-Ice designs bonnet gas struts - Fan jet windscreen washers - Smoked side repeaters - Autoworx black aluminium paddle shift extensions - Seat OEM door sills with Boc decals - Maxton Design front splitter - 4D Plates - Bocanegra "B" centre caps & acrylic boc front lettering by AT Designs - Gloss Carbon roof & spoiler wrap plus tint's by Autowrap Manchester - Rear diffuser & vent pods, Mirror cover's hydro dipped in carbon and finished metallic clear coat.

Aside from the front coils, wrap, hydro dipped parts and remapping I have done everything myself including painted front lip, vent grills & interior plastics. Future mods will be Custom downpipe & stage 2 map, Wheels & calipers redone in different colourfastness bonnet vents but that's just an afterthought.

Why this car? It's Twin-charged (Supercharger & Turbo) with a DSG box, What's not to like?

Author: Paul Doherty

Andrew's 2003Instagram: Blobeye STI @andrew.broom1

Author: Paul Doherty I've been growing up with cars since a young age, the first car I ever got my hands on was a ford escort MK2 putting a pinto engine in there.

Big shout out to Reis Motorsport Insurance who paid for a couple of my shows last year and hotel room for me and my family to be on their trade stand.

Since then grew into modifying cars and enjoy driving pretty much anything with an engine.

Also a big shout out to Pole position UK that rebuilt my engine and has gone back there many times for advice and parts.

Before having my Subaru I didn't modify a car for many of years but my last was a 1990 RS Turbo Escort, my very first car was a 1.6 mk1 ford focus which I then sold after a little while to buy a Saxo VTR(will attach pics also as it was modified) My STI is finished and I don't have any more plans Yet!!!!! I've been around modified cars growing up and was always fascinated by people creating their own vision back when Max Power was around and Weston Wheels shows were all around.

Sponsored by Monstershine car care NL Powder Coating Auto Scuffs Merthyr Tydfil Mishimoto Slug Design & Wraps Bridgend AquaGraphix

This car has been to many shows at Castle Combe/ Silverstone/Donnington which has mainly been on trade stands or show & shine. Entered many shows & shine but never won as of yet sadly. Dream car for me is probably a good custom made hot rod with a supercharged blower.

Engine - 2.1 stroker Semi-Closed(407bhp/385ft.lb) - AET built turbo GT3071r - Turbosmart actuator - 4 bar MAP sensor - Fuchs titan race Pro s 10/50 - Japspeed large alloy radiator - Red coolant hoses - Red anodised lightweight pulleys - A/C deleted - Kevlar timing belt - RCM track attack can with feedback to the sump - RCM Headers & up-pipe with heat wrap - RCM Mocal 25 row oil cooler with the thermostatic sandwich plate - Hayward & Scott downpipe 3" - Blitz nur spec r exhaust 3" with poly bush hangers - DW 750cc injectors - Fuel Lab FPR - 340LPH DW fuel pump - Chrome engine dress - Red powder coating engine dress - Bonnet struts - Ultra racing strut brace - Perrin pitch - Perrin oil cap - Perrin rad stays - Group N engine mounts - Hyperflow monster intercooler - Hard spec race pipes powder coated red - Powder-coated intake manifold - SWRD 3 port boost solenoid - Hydro dipped timing belt cover & caps - Samco Group N air intake - HKS oil filter - MAFLESS - High/Low boost - Anti Lag - Active launch control set at 5500rpm

Handling - MTEC gold edition discs (drilled & grooved) - Brembo brake pads - Brembo callipers painted Ferrari Rosso red - Braided brake hoses - Coilovers suspension - 6spd gearbox with group N mounts - RTS stage 2 race clutch - RCM lightened flywheel - Millers CRX LS 75w-90 NT+ competition oil

Interior - Blitz dual turbo timer - Full hydro dipped interior - Hydro dipped boot cover - Tailor-made floor mats - Prosport Evo LCD gauges (boost/oil temp & pressure/volts) - Perrin gear knob - Perrin short shifter

Exterior - Hydro dipped extension lips - Powder-coated Rota Grids polar white - Full custom graphics & decals - Perrin front license plate delete - Carbon fibre rear licence plate holder - Cold air feed from the front bumper - Cold air feed through the headlight - HID bulbs - LED license plate lights - Rear under-car diffuser - Fully under sealed

Photographers: Downshift Media: @down.shift.media Untypical Media: @untypical_media

Instagram: @n4urd_r

Steven Nurden Volkswagen mk7 golf R 2.0L 3 years later I was the proud owner of the Golf. In my head, I I used to be mad about cars when I was younger, just wanted to keep it simple. Tint the windows, lower it, and especially during the Max power days, and always said to myself I would love to have a nice car like that perhaps a remap just to keep it simple and subtle. one day. Once I had passed my driving test, I bought my first car (Peugeot 106 Aztec) and like many young lads before me and since, the process of looking for the next car began. I had a few ‘alright’ cars in my teens and early twenties but when Max power ceased publication, my interest in cars faded and I began to just appreciate nice cars, but owning one wasn’t such a priority.

I stuck to the plan, got the windows tinted and had the car lowered. It was around that time when I was told by a friend of mine to look at the Forums and Groups on Facebook, especially the Golf R page. I can officially say that if it wasn't for doing that, I wouldn't have the car I have today.

I wrote a post on the page as soon as I was admitted and asked for recommendations for a place that could remap the engine. I received loads of recommendations, many being a substantial distance away from me, so I had to choose Fast forward a few years and the opportunity arose to buy a carefully. I finally made my mind up and chose a garage to Renault Megane 250. That was such a great fun car to drive undertake a stage 1 remap on the car. and play around in and rekindled my interest in cars as a hobby. However, due to other circumstances, I did not own the Megane for long and the need for so-called sensible cars prevailed. However, a few years ago my dad bought a brand new mk7 Golf R. He was so taken by it he gave me the keys and told me to take it out and see what I thought. Of course, I didn’t need telling twice, so I jumped in and off I went for one of the most memorable drives of my life. I live in the gorgeous Wiltshire countryside, surrounded by some stunning lanes and roads which I've always considered great driving roads. The drive was exhilarating, and I came back with the biggest smile on my face and the first words to my dad on jumping out of the driving seat were “I am buying that car off you”.

What was done was simply amazing. What a difference it made, the car drove like a brand new car. I can’t put into words how happy I was with the end result, and I will admit that I thought the work on the car was done at that point and I could now relax and enjoy it, but that did not last long. Sitting in my lounge one wet weekend, I was scrolling through the cars on the Golf R Facebook page and began to appreciate the wide range of possibilities and routes that different people take in modifying the cars. I was inspired, yet again, to take mine to the next level. I started to draw up a list, performance modifications, bodywork changes, interior styling. The list continued to grow! I have a perfect friend who is an amazing mechanic. I spoke to him about my ideas and I could tell that he was rubbing his hands together with excitement as I messaged and called him about my ideas. I’d ring him and say “I’ve just ordered these new parts, and I want you to fit them for me”. He was a great help in fitting and advising me on this build, and I can't thank him enough for it. Cheers, Chris! As time went on, the car continued to change. I probably haven’t mentioned that the car was a blackout of the factory. By this time, it was completely murdered out. Black everything. I was really proud of what we had achieved so I decided to use my Instagram page to show the car off. Prior to that decision, my use of social media had been quite basic, but I started learning about the use of hashtags and how to get noticed. The car started to draw attention and I started chatting to some new people, making new friends and meeting some awesome people. A page caught my eye @vagsocietyuk. This is a big group of like-minded owners and I started posting to the page about my plans for the car and what I was hoping to do next. My posts caught their attention which at the time I couldn't believe. I had come a long way from not knowing anyone in the car scene to piquing interest on a big page like this. Seeing some of the other examples of Golfs on the page, and in particular some of the striking colours, I decided I wanted to move away from the all-black look to something more unique. After doing some research and making some enquiries I decided that I would wrap the car rather than paint it as it would be cheaper, given all the panels that needed doing. I got put in touch with a company called shade wraps and we spoke for a number of weeks, with me throwing different colours at them because I really couldn't make my mind up. The decision was made whilst out and about with my brother. We caught a glimpse of a car in orange and just had to go and take a look.

I wasn’t so keen, but then there it was, whilst looking around, I saw a bright green Hyundai and begged them to tell me what the colour was as I knew straight away that was what I wanted. As soon as I knew the name of the colour, I was straight on the phone to shade wraps and was so thankful that they were able to match the colour. The day came for the car to be wrapped and on unveiling, I was blown away. The colour blew me away, shade wraps had smashed it with the wrap, and I can’t thank them nearly enough. I am now good friends with Jared and Hannah (owners of @vagsocietyuk) and they asked me to become a rep for them. Again, I can’t thank them enough for that. It has opened doors for me to meet even more new people in the car scene. I am currently doing some shots of the car with photographers untypical_media and down.shift.media who have produced some amazing images of the car. Thanks, guys…..

Forward to today, I can’t believe how far the car has come from what it used to look like when I bought it off my dad. It has had a crazy boost in power and looks completely different. I have made many new friends and seen some amazing cars which continue to inspire me to put more into my car. Finally, I’ve already mentioned him already but a massive thanks to my good friend and mechanic Chris Brookes for all the work he has done, and again to Shade Wraps for their patience and the work they have done for me and finally to Jared and Hannah for making me a rep for @vagsocietyuk, well worth a look.

Engine: - Stage 2 mrc map 408bhp - Airtec intercooler - Cobra decat - Remus non res exhaust - Ungraded plugs - Racing line induction kit R600

Plans for the car: I have a few ideas of what I would like to do but I keep changing my mind so who knows what will be different before the next show season……..but I definitely want more power!

Downshift Media: @down.shift.media

Exterior:

Interior:

- Full wrap - Bola b11 19” wheels - Vogtland lowering springs - Carbon canards - Carbon front grill - Maxton splitters - Carbon badges - Carbon spoiler - Tinted windows - Chameleon windscreen tint - Carbon mirrors

- Carbon steering wheel - Carbon wrapped interior - Bigger paddles - Needle colour change - Carbon gear shift (DSG)

Irene Lewis

1991 Honda Civic EF

Instagram: @hondachick94

I work as a sales team leader for a local catering equipment supplier (but I'm currently on Furlough). I live in the South West of England. I drive a 1991 Honda Civic EF and I absolutely love these cars. I already really liked Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and when I found the 4th gen shape I fell in love with the look of them! They have such a cool history in Japan which I really enjoyed finding out about.. I could spend all day looking at Kanjo civics. I love the style and characteristic that comes with owning a retro car. I was going to local car events before I was even driving so once I bought the Honda I became more involved in the car scene. Social media is a great platform for finding other car builds and speaking to people from all over the world who share the same interests. The B16A engine is 170BHP as standard, I haven't had an opportunity yet to get the car on a dyno as it was only finished at the end of last year so I don't have the figures for how much power she is running yet. I would estimate the car to weigh around 900KG as it's been stripped out inside however I haven't yet checked this, so it's possibly less.

The build was done in the garage/unit we have and honestly wouldn't have been possible without my boyfriend Jack, he's my mechanic and car sprayer all in one haha! He's taught me so much and I'm constantly learning. It was a lot of fun (but also tedious) learning how to prep a car as well as fitting all the new parts. Make sure you go check out Jack's Instagram too, he has a JZX100 which he has lots of plans for @jzx_jacky.

We had help and advice from friends too.. Tom did all the wiring on my car and it looks so tidy so I'm so grateful for that. When we needed some parts quickly we turned to a local company JDM Regiment which I recommend as he has a stock of loads of Honda parts. My biggest bit of advice would be to have patience as building a car to a good standard doesn't happen overnight, unless you have a LOT of money it's going to take time to save for the parts you want and get them to work/fit correctly. Although the majority of work was done at our own garage I did take the car to a local company to get the door cards and rear blanks made for the car in a carbon effect, the work was done by Track Car Door Cards and I really recommend them. This was the 2nd car I bought, she was pretty much standard when I purchased her back in May 2014 and over the years I have added more modifications to her. I then took the car off the road and throughout 2019 the engine was swapped and the car was fully resprayed (plus a lot of other things done to her too) My very first car was a 1998 Seat Arosa 1litre. In May 2014 I bought the Civic and then in 2017 I got another Civic EF (a sedan version) to use as a daily car which I still have alongside the hatch. I have lots more plans for the Honda including getting a new steering wheel and boss kit, possibly a roll cage, wrap/livery, BYC side skirts, front splitter, more carbon parts and ITB's would be a dream at some point. There's a lot of car clubs out there but one I have been more involved with this year is called Exclusive JDM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It's a private group for Japanese car owners, they have a really good variety of car builds and are really friendly. Hoping to get out and see them and some of their cars later in the year.

Here is the full spec list - B16a engine; - S80 LSD gearbox; - H22A7 throttle body with thermal gasket; - Stage 3 XTD clutch kit; - ARP flywheel bolts; - BC Racing coilovers; - Energy Suspension full poly bush kit; - Hard race rear LCAs with down star dress up bolts; - Skunk2 front camber arms; - Buddy Club rear camber arms; - Tegiwa 2.5" 4-2-1 manifold which has been vapour blasted; - DC2 intake; - Full custom 2.5" exhaust system; - 262mm front brakes with Brembo discs and pads; - Front and rear braided brake lines HEL; - Rear disc swap with Mintex discs and pads; - Full respray in colour Grigio Telesto; - Freshly painted interior and engine bay in Championship white; - Buddy Club P1 wheels also painted champ white; - Yokohama Advan AD08rs; - TGR Motorsport locking wheel nuts; - Carbon bonnet; - Fibreworx fibreglass sunroof bung and charge speed style wing; - Fibreglass vented front wings; - Carbon effect door cards and rear pocket blanks from Track door cards; - Purple STR Harnesses; - 2 bucket seats; - K Tuned shifter; - Clocks from EK4 SIR; - Heavyset purple hose kit; - Skunk2 countersunk rocker cover dress-up kit; - Password JDM carbon fuel pump cover; - HT lead separator and billet bonnet raisers; and - Buddy Club style front lip.

I haven't really entered any car comps but I would like to enter the car into some show and the shine stands at car events when possible! However it's always just for you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It's so important to build your car for yourself. If it wins something or someone shows it some respect it's just an added bonus. If it doesn't get accepted or no one likes it who cares? As long as the person who built the car is happy with it. Once car shows are allowed I'm really looking forward to taking the car out and enjoying her. There are lots of shows I want to attend including Mimms Honda Day as its a huge Honda event... They do events at different circuits and also host Japanese Performance show which is an indoor Jap car event. Gravity car show hosted by @SlammedUK, I attended this for the first time in 2019 and really enjoyed the variety of cars which all were built to a high standard. I always attend events at Castle Combe circuit as this is my local circuit, this year I was planning to attend Spring performance action day and JDM Combe with my favourite detailing company, Bristol detailing supplies. Another must on the car show list is Japfest at Silverstone, its Europe's biggest jap car show and always filled with an array of epic JDM goodness. I also love attending Retro rides gathering at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, it's a different experience than most other events and really entertaining watching the cars go up the hill.

I usually attend the Queen Square car club meets which are local to me and held at different locations, always a chilled environment and without fail cool cars in attendance. I honestly hate trying to answer what my dream car is because I'm the most indecisive person ever. If it were a supercars / won the lottery category, it would probably be a McLaren P1. If we are talking Japanese cars it would be anything from an AE86, C33 laurel, JZX81, anything retro really. When I wash the Civic I will only use Bristol Detailing Supplies products, I really do recommend them! I started using their products last year and I'm growing my collection of their own brand products.

Author: Andz Stinton

Since 2020

HOT For This Month

Focus Station Wagon I currently drive a Ford Focus MK2 Station Wagon. Escort Cosworth Believe it or not I own a hair extensions company.

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Focus ST 225 I've always been into fast cars. I've owned my ST for 6 years.

Themed Cars So many of our cars are different in so many ways.

Dropped Fiesta At 15/16 came the first tuning magazines and from then on it was clear to me that I don't want a series vehicle

Its More Than a Passion for Cars

James Smith BaggedÂ Infra Red ST 220 Instagram: @V60_JMY

I'm from a town called Caerphilly in South Wales, been in the car scene for a few years now, used to drive static cars and tend to be part of the static scene but bags were a thing and I've never looked back. I got into cars through my Father, he's bike mad and he got me into bikes, which was a gateway in a sense to the car world. I love cars because I feel they're an extension to your personality and there are endless possibilities to what you can do to them. Reason I have this car in particular is because its been a huge part of my childhood, my dad used to own it when I was a kid and I ended up getting attached to it and when it was time for him to sell it I couldn't bare to see it go, so bought it off him. What makes this car unique is the colours mainly and the air set up. Its number 25 of 25 of the Infra Red Saloon ST220s and only being number 6 of 6 with the Light Graphite leather Recaro interior. With it being the ONLY infra red bagged in the world and the ONLY ST220 on Airlift 3P management. All I really want to do now is swap the wheels next year, along with tidy up a few things and do some interior VIP mods! And that's me happy with it.

Photographers are as follows... @philthyfreshmedia @mad.visuals @kingdomautomotive @willsadxms.media

What I've done to it is as follows : - Custom JR23s - Side skirt splitter - Bonnet vented with Jaguar XKR vents - Bumper vented with Mk1 FRS vents - Bumper smoothed - Angel eye headlights - Second compressor set up - Wooden floored boot build - Grills and fog surround painted gloss black - Cambered AirLift 3P management - BC to BAGS conversion - TGR wheel nuts - BC Racing V1 coil overs (BC to bags conversion base) - ASBO brake upgrade - EBC coated grooved discs - EBC yellow stuff pads - MTEC rear brake upgrade - Braided brake lines - New LED brake lights - Colour coded armrest - New gear knob - Embroidered gear gator - LED dash upgrade - All hard lines copper - Rear bumper plastics sprayed black - Smoked side repeaters - Chrome ST door plates - New ST220 badge - Led fog halos - Black eye headlight base - New custom reg - TRC splitter - New red and black ford badges - CDA air filter - Miltekk exhaust swapped for power flow

Author:Paul Doherty

Michael Instagram: @thatmansmike Bagged 2013 Ford Focus ST.

My life in the car scene consists of local meets and car shows I attend with my friends and family. Going to meets allowed me the opportunity to meet some of the guys in the group @TeamConcept. It did not take long before I knew I wanted to be a part of the group, rather than just standing by at car events. This group has opened me up to so many new car friends and amazing experiences and opportunities. I remember back to when I first got involved with the car scene, like many other car enthusiasts I fell in love with cars because of the Fast and Furious franchise. Throughout high school, my friends that were a couple of years older than myself began buying cars, after being with them at meets and helping them with car projects my love for this hobby grew. The first car that brought me into the scene was an Mk4 Volkswagen Jetta. I loved this car; it was tornado red with a 1.8litre turbo and 5-speed gearbox. Like many older cars, this Jetta was far from perfect. Eventually, it began leaking oil beyond repair, although this was a sad realization, I was ready to find something else to provide me just as much fun. In early 2017 I set out once again, to find a new car. I knew my next car needed to be technologically advanced, turbocharged and manual. My selected fleet was a turbocharged Mini Cooper S, Fiat 500 Abarth, Volkswagen GTI, and an Mk3 Ford Focus ST since I could not afford the Mk3 Ford Focus RS that was recently introduced. After a long weekend of going back and forth, I went to test drive the Focus ST and almost fell in love instantly. Everything about it was perfect to me, the way the Recaroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held me in place, the growl from the motor, the smooth shifting of the 6-speed gearbox, I knew this would be my car.

A few days later, I went back to the dealership and purchased the fully loaded Focus ST in tuxedo black. I drove the car as it was for about two years until I became bored, but I saw potential in the vehicle, and this is where the journey really began. I knew immediately I needed a tune and mapped the car with an off the shelf Cobb tune. My next move was purchasing a catless downpipe, an AWE track edition exhaust and had my mind on loads of other bits to make the car quicker. After about one year of the car being mapped on nothing but an off the shelf tune, I decided it needed more. I purchased an intercooler, intake, motor mounts, new plug upgrade, tial blowoff valve, and charge pipes, everything that was suggested for a proper Stage 3 map. As for tuning, I paired with Brian Tyson at JST- Performance for a 93 map that woke the car up tremendously. During this time, I also ordered a complete aero kit from VegaModified.com, this included a front splitter, side skirt extensions, canards, rear diffuser, and a spoiler extension. I then added Race land Coilover suspension and put Fifteen52 formula GT wheels on the Focus. Next to my list of purchases was a carbon vented hood by Seibon composites and Mk3 Focus RS Brembos. What I thought would top off the final piece to my car was my license plate which reads 2BRKE4RS, I thought this was pretty fitting since back when I purchased the ST, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford the RS at the time. After a few years of the car being tuned and fitted with its new look, I decided once again it was time to do something different. I then bought an Airlift 3p kit from a friend that was parting his ST. I soon after started my hunt for the perfect wrap colour. I wanted to stand out and do something that was never done on an ST. Teckwraps Acid Lime won me over right away. I slowly began to see the vision I had in my head come to life. Soon enough, I got a lead on a guy located in Poland that makes custom wheels in any desired Specs or colours you could want. I expressed to him my interest in having custom BBS RS2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with white faces and high polished stepped lips. A month passed and my wheels were finally completed and shipped from Poland all the way to me in New York. I then purchased more carbon fibre pieces to compliment my hood. I ordered carbon mirror covers, vented carbon fenders from Anderson composites and a carbon trim package which includes trim around the mirror, both B and C pillars, door handles, gas tank door, scratchplate on my rear bumper, trunk garnish, and a custom set of full carbon fibre Ford emblems from a person in Turkey. I decided my headlights needed updating so I got my hands on a set of circuit demon retrofit headlights. The final steps to having my car complete were to revamp my aero with a new set of canards, updated spoiler extension, rear diffuser and a V1.5 front splitter from Vega Modified. Lastly was to dial in my fitment on my new wheels.

Looking For a New Car Club or Group? We have found some very Friendly and active groups on Facebook, with a mix of all Ford styles and types..... Modifying your car or keeping it standard we all like to be part of a club or group, with Facebook being so big and packed full of groups it's hard trying to find the right one, the one that suits you and your car. Facebook groups have become so popular over the last 10 years they are a great place to make new friends, get advice about your car, share experiences and events, they now organize car meets and shows, that are mainly well staffed and organized, so you can now show your car off and get to know the people you have been talking to Online, we have searched for some that are friendly and active, with plenty of events and competitions, our Online magazine as a vast list of some of these groups.

UK Fords Owners Club ( Ukfoc ) The UK ford owners club is for all types of ford no matter how old or new they are so come and share. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/600549030135201

Lancs Ford Owners This is a local friendly group for the love of ford in and around the Lancashire area. The group is here to share knowledge. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2189796441031504

Ford Club GB We Are Ford FMOC group ,its great to talk about fords new and old models,dealerships etc, https://www.facebook.com/groups/ FordClubGB

BTCC Styling BTCC Styling showcases BTCC styled cars and builds and is here for Everyone who has an interest in BTCC styling and BTCC cars. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1125451350976448

Fiesta fez and Focus fanatics Instagram @fezfocusfanatics Group was created on 14th February 2020 with nearly 3k members Welcome to Fiesta Fez And Focus Fanatics we here are a Fiesta and Focus group looking to change some of the car scene. We are a fun friendly atmospheric group our group is mainly for build performance Fords whether it be from standard to high modified builds. We do local meets and car shows all over the country. We aim to help others on their builds and to show support no matter how you choose to build your vehicle. We will never judge because that's not what we are about. It's how you build your car that counts.. I made this group with the intention that people will bring respect back to the car scene and not judge how other cars should be built. We are looking at a respected car community and lately, there's not much of that about anymore, unfortunately.

Owners Christopher McDonald Steve Mcdonald @fezfocusfanatics

What sets my ST apart from others is my attention to detail. I took a chance and did something unique that I have not seen done before, in order to stand out. The colour of the wrap, the customization of the BBS wheels, my one of fifty Beeks Deep Dish grill, the real carbon fibre additions, and the colour matched Thule cargo box made my car one of a kind. I am more than happy with the way the car has turned out, and how much love and respect the vehicle receives.

Interior:

Exterior:

- OEM ST3 leather Recaros, - Full Sony head unit - Sony 8in subwoofer

- Vega Modified aero side skirts, - Front splitter, - Rear diffuser, - Canards and spoiler extension) - Teckwraps Acid Lime vinyl, - Custom BBS RS2s, - Mk3 Focus RS Brembos, - Beeks deep-dish grille, - Window Louvres, - Thule cargo box, - Circuit Demon retrofit headlights, - Diode Dynamics led fog lights, - Spec D smoked tail lights, - Smoked sequential mirror signals, - Fifteen52 Cup spoilers, - Seibon Carbon fibre vented hood, - Mirrors and trunk garnish, - Anderson composites carbon vented fenders, - AWD mods Carbon Trim, - California pony cars carbon - scratchplate, - Custom carbon fibre Ford emblems.

Performance mods: - AWE track edition Exhaust, - Depo racing Catless downpipe, - Damond racing motor mounts, - Cobb intake, - Cobb intercooler and charge pipes, - Steeda sound Symposer delete kit, - CPE tial exhale kit, - Custom JST Stage 3 tune Suspension: - Airlift performance 3p management, - Steeda massive end links - Godspeed camber arms

Big thanks to all the below, give them a follow @whoribly_3uro and @oneupperformance for helping me install things. @vegamodified for the kit. @teamconcept for allowing me in the group. @fireblazinmedia for the solid photos and support. @thelab.na for the vinyl work. @pat_solchaga and @brianlohouse for installing the air ride with me. @shaudi_blue for all my detailing and ceramic coating needs.

Author: Paul Doherty

Dennis Focus MK2 Station Wagon

Instagram: @dns_CarDesign My name is Dennis, aged 24 and I am from Germany! I currently drive a Ford Focus MK2 Station Wagon. I drive it because, it comes from my family and I actually purchased it from my parents which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something a lot of people do these days. I still drive it because, my ideas and inspiration made it something very special however, it does give me a lot of pressure. What got me into the car scene? Well thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good one! It all started with my old rusty exhaust. This is literally no joke. As my exhaust broke I was forced to get a new one, after a long search on the internet I managed to find a stainless steel duplex system for my car and that is how it all started. In terms of growing up in a family of petrol heads unfortunately, there has not been anyone in my family who were car enthusiasts, I have come into this scene myself. I think overall package of my car makes it super unique. All the details and the fact that most of it no longer exists. Of course, not forgetting the eye-catching car wraps which I renew year after year myself. In my opinion, there are challenges in every single project which people need to overcome. There were many challenges I faced in my project too! Its life. All those challenges can be overcome with the correct people by your side who will support you and provide you with all the required advice and action forward. I would also advise to plan in advance in order to allow you the time to approach and ask any experts if necessary. You should just never give up even if something seems hopeless.

In terms of car stats and Bhp, it definitely does not have as much power as I like. Due to my studies I have not managed to make a major investment as of yet in terms of performance so, this is definitely a work in progress.

Car Specs:

With regards to all the work undertaken, I try and do all the work on the car myself. Throughout its renovation I have only had to involve a professional company called Alzen Racing, as it involved body work to the rear otherwise, I always have the assistance of my experienced friends who are always by my side helping. For many people, they do not always keep their first car however, I am proud to say that the Focus is my first car and project. Are projects ever finished? A car that you modify with all your passion and love should never be finished therefore, no my car is not ready yet! There are modification plans for the future which involves the overall performance and interior. To this current date, I have only been to one car meet where it involved prizes for certain categories. I was very happy to have received a prize in the Ford category although the competition was very strong. I do not attend these shows to win awards, the most important thing for me is having fun and the socialisation. Getting a prize is just a bonus! Generally, I love attending meets and shows as often as I can. It is always nice to talk to new people who also share the same passion as me. What is my dream car? Well good question but also a difficult one. Since I drive a Ford myself, I would actually choose a Ford GT or the Focus RS 500 nevertheless, the choice falls on the Porsche GT2 RS.

Author: Carla De Freitas

- RS Frontbumper - RS Fender Side wings - RS Bonnet - RS Look side skirts - RS Look rear bumper - Coil overs - 19“ Original Rs Wheels (Black) - 19“ Keskin Wheels (Silver) - 18“ ST Wheels (Slate grey) - K&N Air intake system - Stainless steel exhaust system - Ceramic brake system - Rally Flaps - Full Car wrap in Toxic Green / bright blue metallic - Revised steering wheel - Interior covers in real carbon look - Recaro Seats - A few Interior Parts with Alcantara - Tail lights in full Led - Front headlights in Xenonlook with LED Park lights - Android Car Navigation System - Interior lights in LED with colour change Function - Raidhp Gauges I might have forgotten something but that is roughly the whole list!

Alejandro Bahena 2018 Stanced Mustang GT I chose this car because it’s a great platform for either going fast or making it look good Instagram: @5.tampicoh

As cliché as it seems The Fast and the Furious movies got me into cars. I also had a buddy who was into cars and had a mustang as well he had a 2007 GT and I had a 2014 v6. Fast forward a few years and I met my crew Rejektz and they’re what inspired me to have a Stanced car. Now I have a Stanced out 2018 GT. I chose this car because it’s a great platform for either going fast or making it look good. My mustang is unique from the majority of the other mustangs because of the camber. With these wheels, I’m running -6 upfront and -10 in the rear. It’s still an ongoing project and hopefully should be done with it in 2021.

A big shout out to my boys for all their help with the car and my Fantastic Club

@bagged_ats - @most_h8td @ghettoroyalti over at @lowlife_est15, My Club - @rejektz_cc!

Exterior

Interior

- Carbon fibre two-piece front lip, - Carbon fibre side splitters, - Carbon fibre diffuser, - Carbon fibre trunk with integrated spoiler, - Carbon fibre front and rear license plate frames, - Fourth flashing brake light, - Euro tail lights, - Vip puddle lights, - Colour changing DRL’s, - Airlift 3p suspension, - Steeda modified camber arms, - GMR AS-5 wheels, - Colour-matched callipers.

- 12” digital cluster, - Carbon fibre full front dash, - Carbon fibre radio bezel, - Carbon fibre centre console, - Carbon fibre a/c vent outlets, - Carbon fibre window control panel, - Carbon fibre passenger dashboard strip, - Carbon fibre door handle trim. For the trunk set up, I have a colour-matched air tank paired with viair dual 444c compressors and two 10” subs. Under the hood I just have a colour matched engine cover and colour-matched fuse box cover and the car also has a custom exhaust from the headers back with the active exhaust.

Photographer and Author: Merrick Harding

Simon Gronland S197 Mustang GT/CS 4.6 V8 The car started life as a stock Shadow Edition V8 GT, the stock specification didn't last long! Instagram:@british_american.rarecarz

My love of cars comes from my father, he owned a Navy Blue Rover P5 V8, this car had an instant impact on the 7year-old me!

the straight 6 (speed six) sounded brutal but the unreliability reputation of TVR ended the relationship after a little over a year of ownership.

From then on I had a love of cars. My first car was a Navy blue Ford Cortina, the colour was the only thing it had in common with my late father's Rover V8 but at least it was mine! Over the years I looked for slightly more unusual cars including 2 Opel Manta GTE and a Panther Kallista V6.

So this brings me to.

More recently I had the desire to own a V8 to pay homage to my father's V8 Rover back in the day. This was in the form of an S197 Mustang GT/CS 4.6 V8. Beautiful car in black with Saddle interior. Completely stock with the exception of an SLP cat-back exhaust, K&N CAI and engine bay improvements. The bucket list continued to a TVR Cerbera Speed Six, a fully restored car that was stunning in Jaguar Ice Blue,

My current car - My Grabber Blue Mustang S550 GT V8 convertible, this car has all the brutality of the TVR along with the rarity that's still experienced owning a Mustang in the UK. It's also one hell of a car. The car started life as a stock Shadow Edition V8 GT, the stock specification didn't last long! The first addition was a Scott Drake rear spoiler, great design that reflects the design features of elements in the car. Roush external body modifications followed to give the car the stance it deserves. All lighting has been changed to LED, including switchbacks for front indicators and sequential smoked rear tri-bar lights.

The most controversial modification I have installed is the Vertical lift doors, totally Marmite, some love them some hate them. I love them! The works to the doors along with most of the large modifications have been carried out impeccably by GT101.CO.UK in Colchester Essex, 100% knowledge of all things Mustang and a must for any works or servicing. The sound of the stock exhaust was too timid, so an H pipe installed by @gt101 and straight pipes thereon designed and installed by @demand_engineering of Stowmarket have made the car sound exactly as it looks and drives, Awesome. Engine power has modestly been increased to 460 Bhp with the help of Roush CAI and rolling road custom Mapping by @gadtuning in Burnham Essex. Engine bay presentation has been improved by adding a Carbon Fibre Plenum cover Ford Performance strut brace, coil covers, the previously mentioned Roush CAI and the 'jellyfish' expansion tank has a black cover to give the engine bay a more uniform appearance.

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All the modifications so far needed something to make the car more striking - here is where @tailoredwraps came in and hand-laid the black Lemans stripes with 6mm white pinstripes, the single most striking alteration to this build. As the car is now nearly 3 years I wanted to ensure reliability so back to GT101.co.uk for the installation of a Custom oil cooler. Whilst there we took the opportunity to replace the already upgraded Power base speakers with a combination of Pioneer Subwoofer, Rockford Fosgate and Power ass speakers along with sound deadening has made a massive difference to the sound quality.

This car is a labour of love and will keep on evolving. The most important thing for me is to try to keep it tasteful whilst being completely unique to me, I've ended up with a blue V8 - think Dad would approve

Royal Steering Wheels custom Alcantara and leather wheel, LEDs in replacement of factory lamps including engine bay and boot/trunk

Roush bonnet scoop Roush winglets front and rear Roush side scoops Scott drake rear spoiler Diode dynamics led side markers Shadow Edition de chromed Shadow Edition wheels RTR rear diffuser Sto n sho front number plate Sequential smoked rear lights Switchbacks front indicators Pedders suspension - 25mm lowered

US-spec rear decklid US-spec grills CJ Pony parts stubby aerial Indicator/fog light Splitters Door latch covers Ford Performance Hood struts Ford Performance strut brace Ford Performance coil covers Roush CAI Vellossa tech air ram Carbon plenum cover Expansion tank cover from @nemesis_uk

Steeda jacking rails Vertical Doors Inc' doors Heated and air-cooled seats Upgraded speakers throughout Custom car mats Carbon tray GT101 H-pipe Demand Engineering exhaust GT101 oil Cooler Front and rear spacers Rock guards Twin Lemans stripes

Shaun Black 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 v8

Author: Paul Doherty Shaun Black, I'm 27, Cars are just an escape for me. I grew up admiring them and dreaming of getting my own collection of cars, when I was young my dad was always changing cars, the excitement to see something new was always unreal, at a later date with the arrival or Forza and Need for Speed on the Xbox all I did was play car games. So I guess in summary, family & getting to spend time with them, going out every weekend with my brother and the cars, in which there was never a bad day, got me into cars. I love the bond between man and machine! I was just hooked. My father Colin has always been a car guy; his passion was the Ford Capri ( which he likes to tell me is basically a Mustang ) and his old Sierra and Cortina. Now he is older he is very proud of his Jaguar xj8 ! My brother Steven. Has had an interesting car history to be fair. His first performance based car was the fn2 type R , like me he always changes cars. After the type R he has had an Evo x , two M3s and now an M5.

The Mustang 2016 GT 5.0 v8 - Mishimoto x pipe - Custom back boxes - Eibach lowering springs and wheel spacers. Bmr lockout kit - Mishimoto intake with k&n filter. - Chasing lights and mirrors ( indicators ) - Colour coded stitching and a full tint kit.

We are quite competitive but it's all good banter For me , there's nothing quite like muscle cars, I've had an appreciation for my Jap car phase and British phase , my German phase probably contained the best cars but lacked personality. Now however onto the American phase I have this mustang and a 99 Chevrolet blazer. The cars have soul , personality, presence, and heritage. What I love in mine is the old fashioned layout and heart but with up to date tech. Absolutely a perfect blend. I plan to supercharge it , wide body kit and perhaps scissor doors. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m involved with many clubs. But the main two for this car is @mustangsunleashed and @streetscenestatics

Ryan Macduff Mustang GT S550 Kenne Bell supercharged

Since I can remember I have always been obsessed with fast cars and Bikes. I started off on Motorcycles and then got my car license about 7 years ago. I have always dreamed of owning Bikes and cars, specifically Kawasaki Bikes, Ford Mustang and a 67 Corvette Stingray. I have been fortunate enough to own the Bikes and the Mustang (current car), I haven't managed to own the Corvette yet, owning the Mustang is different to any of my previous cars I have owned. Since I can remember I have always been obsessed with fast cars and Bikes. I started off on Motorcycles and then got my car license about 7 years ago. I have always dreamed of owning Bikes and cars, specifically Kawasaki Bikes, Ford Mustang and a 67 Corvette Stingray. I have been fortunate enough to own the Bikes and the Mustang (current car), I haven't managed to own the Corvette yet, owning the Mustang is different to any of my previous cars I have owned. The power is insane in every gear throughout the Rev range and is easy to use once you have mastered exactly how the supercharger works. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slightly lower and has upgraded suspension and a few other supporting mods it handles way better than stock. I still have to pinch myself sometimes to acknowledge that I actually own in my opinion the most iconic motor vehicle ever. I have never had a car before that I feel is actually part of my family.

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The one that stands out is the 2.8 liquid cooled kenne bell mammoth supercharger which changes the whole car, 724 Bhp (octane 91).

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @65stangsteve

Steve Pattenden 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe Author: Andz Stinton

Mustangs Age With Beauty

I'm 27 and I am from Surrey in South East England and I work in the Security Sector (Shhh it's all secrets).

It was just a normal night, a walk along Shanklin beach, warm air blowing at you from across the sea, laughter and chatter all around.

When I'm not at work I do photography on the side it's an easy way to relax and escape to your own world.

This soon changed when you could hear tyres screaming and deep rumbling noises from the end of the road, along with a noise at the time that sounded like a high pitch whistle.

So let's get started... Once upon a time there was a young boy that always was lucky enough to go on holiday with his family...(even if it was only the Isle Of Wight) The holidays were great fun but there was this one hot summer night that he will always remember.

I asked if we could go have a look, my old man being into cars himself took my hand and we went that direction. There were loads of people gathering in a car park and all along the seafront. There were cars with music blaring and they were racing two at a time up and down again along the coastal road.

I was loving it. Then the show stoppers turned up. I remember three cars (Japanese Tuners) all with different colour glowing lights coming from underneath the car, they were all loud and stood out from the rest, the crowd was cheering and all admiring. This was the night I became a lover for cars. Many, many chapters later I got my first car... It was a 1996 Honda Civic EK3. By this point I had also watched the first couple of the Fast And Furious films, I wanted to be just like Brian. It brought back the memories of the holiday all over again, my old man still is into the car scene and sprays them. So of course this meant any choice for colour. It was a deep purple which popped in the sun. It was lowered in bigger wheels and also had a body kit and purple Underglow to match. I then moved onto a Honda Civic Type R which I still have and is bright orange with scissor doors and a bodykit to look like a Max Power era car. A few years went by and I found myself getting startled by an old man starting up his American muscle on a cold morning. He had a dark grey Dodge Charger, and I remember thinking ooo that's like Dom's car (Fast And Furious). So this then became a frequent thing I'd pop down to see him and his car and that's when my love for American Muscle came out. So carrying on from the end of the story I am now a very proud owner of a 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe. It has a 5.0L V8 engine which just sounds heavenly. It is black with two gold stripes running over the car. This is a Hertz replica. Back in the 60s and 70s Hertz rental did a program called 'Rent a Racer' this was the colour scheme that they used. For around $17 a day you could rent yourself a Mustang.

It took me a while to decide on whatever American car because of the size of the roads and parking issues. The Mustang coupe seemed like the perfect choice and when I found this one that had been restored and was immaculate I had to have it. I'm not sure about any future plans for it. I've bought a Monte Carlo bar just to make cornering better but apart from that I haven't added any touches yet. I have found the American car scene probably the most welcoming of all. Everyone is so chilled out and just wants to talk about the old times. I myself am part of Surrey Mustang Owners and we have monthly meets and shows that we all go too. These kinds of people are family, not just friends. Being part of the American scene everyone is always so helpful and wants to help where they can so I am going to do it bit by bit by suggesting a little local garage called Thunder Road Speed Shop Ltd. Two great guys who are very friendly and know pretty much everything about American vehicles. My Mustang is no trailer queen. I use it a lot daily. I can't keep her in the garage, never to be seen, she needs to run the open roads. I go to local car meets with friends who are still part of the Japanese scene and the Mustang is always welcomed. I look forward to hopefully seeing some of you guys and girls soon whether we are competing at a show or passing on the road. Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.

Instagram @simonfox99

Simon Fox - Escort Cosworth The Classics Never Get Old Believe it or not I own a hair extensions company. I live in Newcastle and have always loved my cars! Im 40 now so my first dream car at 14 (1993) was an Escort Cosworth .... I actually lived through all the Max Power days and went to many a show all over the country. I passed my test in 1997 and bought a Nova 1.3SR I did loads too GTE lookalike 16" wheels and always big audio back then, Next a Astra GSI 17" alloys Irmscher kit and more audio, A Renault 19 16V on its arse, 17" alloys and huge audio (I was on the Big Breakfast sound off with doing 151.9db) then a Pulsar GTi R before getting into the Motor Trade and having company cars! I literally always wanted an Escort Cosworth though and nearly pulled the trigger a few times but never did! After having my own business I've had Range Rovers, a GTR and a 600bhp F80 M3 I recent rolled on the M6 in a storm however it was only about 3 years ago I actually finally bought my Cossy a 1993 K plate Big Turbo LUX, lowish miles 74k with a proper history, low owners win win and in the very rare Polaris Grey! It's pretty standard looking,

- Big brakes, - Carbon fibre splitter and hockey sticks, - Nomad rear lights, - Morette headlights, - RS500 fog light grills, - A rare Wolf Spoiler - 17" Rondels (Engels actually they're tougher).

Author: Andz Stinton

I had a bit of a nightmare to start as a "Very Reputable" specialist down should completely balled up the electrics and put an iffy MOT on it and it was shocking the state it came back in!!

So I literally went back to basics and started again! Since I've had it I've literally been into everything, well the boys at Galltec in Cramlington have, Jordan and Jeff are amazing and very reasonably priced and pure experts.

They are the only people I'd ever let touch it or any other car, I have for that matter!! In the past 2 years it's gone from a very old set up to now it's running a full link ECU (No cold start issues) I've updated everything, literally everything is new (gearbox and diff have been rebuilt) even down to the underside where I've even reinstated the weak jacking points with new stronger plates.

- Engine mounts, - Gearbox mounts, - Diff mount, - Bushes, - Gaskets, - Fuel pump, - Injectors I have re-done the brakes, the carbon fibre parts are all new or refreshed and I just love it!

Nothing gets a head turning like an Escort Cosworth on the road in the sun! It's now running a good reliable 350bhp but I never wanted to go daft with it just reliable ...... as I say I had the M3 for daft until the crash but hey ho you live n learn! Clubs wise I'm just in the RSOC and yes it will be at events once all this is sorted (Covid-19) so probably 2021 now I may not even tax it this year as I've still been working so not had time to use it through all this.

Car:@xgswhippsx. Instagram: @xgeorgina17x

Georgina Whipp MK2 Escort The reason I've gone for a MK2 Escort is purely because they look amazing! Hi, my name is Georgina Whipp I'm 18, and I live in Mid Wales. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently waiting on an apprenticeship in car body repairs college, but corona has put a rather big halt on that! I love to draw so I'd love to make a career out of that as well! I'm looking at doing some personalised stickers in the near future! I am also a competition secretary for a motor club in Tregaron who hold events such as night rallies, targas and auto tests. I've always been into cars from a very young age, was never the typical little girl to play with Barbie dolls, toy cars was definitely my interest! I also loved playing car games on the Xbox and played till stupid o'clock in the morning! My Dad used to speak to me about all the cars he'd owned from when he was young, his first car being a MK1 escort, he'd had several MG Midget's, Jaguar's and Alfa Romeo's! He now has a Free lander.. downgrade much, he also told me of when he used to work with my uncle (his brother) and Brands Hatchback in the 1980s. My partner who I've been with for nearly 4 years got me into actually going ahead and buying cars! In other words, a seriously bad influence. He's taught me to drive and I now have started doing hill climbs at our local track in Pontrhydfendigaid in my MG ZR.

Since I've been with him he's owned 2 Volkswagen T25s, Mk2 Astra GTE, Series 2 Land Rover, Nissan Sunny, Ford 100e, several Mk1 MX5s, MK2 Mini Cooper, BMW E36 M3 and he also currently owns a MK2 Escort. So really I've always been around the car industry. I have family elsewhere who are also petrol heads, my two cousins who live in Dubai have some insane cars out there. One has a Mercedes C63 AMG which is running 580bhp. The reason I've gone for a MK2 Escort is purely because they look amazing! I've also been around a lot of them in night rallies here in Wales so they're quite a familiar car. I've always loved classic cars and I'm thankful I'm able to have one so early in life! I'd like to keep my escort as standard as possible! It's original, it hasn't been touched, the interior is immaculate and the engine runs well! It will be going for work soon to have some bodywork done as it isn't 100% perfect, I'll be helping out with this as I'd like to learn as this goes on. I am debating doing a right-hand drive conversion as it is an import but will be having a long think about it. I'd like to add a spoiler which had been taken off by a previous owner and add some nice little changes, maybe a front splitter but nothing too big of a change! Like I said the more original the better for me. I will be having it resprayed in it's original colour which is Cosmos Blue. My partner will be helping with making the engine run just that bit better and teaching me more about it, he's more the mechanic so it's helpful to have that support. I'm hoping to soon have this as a weekend road car or maybe a daily depending on costs. The Escort will be restored in memory of my Aunt and Uncle who passed away a couple of years ago. My first car was nothing special and only caused me hell which was a 2001 Suzuki Jimmy! It was a serious love-hate relationship, I swapped that for two cars one being an MG ZR 1.4 which is now my rally car and gave the Peugeot 206 2.0 to my partner which he used for night events. I then bought a Nissan Micra which was again a love-hate relationship, after the Micra I bought a Skoda Fabia to be daily for when I pass my test. I then bought my first project which was a Classic Austin Mini 1988, this project didn't go to plan hence why I now have a lovely MK2 Escort. All in the space of 3 years! and yes, no driving license still damn you Corona.

Author: Paul Doherty

At some point in my life I will definitely own a MK3 Ford Capri, always has and always will be a dream to me. I'd also love to start another project Classic Mini and then to hope it goes to plan!

Becky Smith - Ford Escort Eclipse Instagram: @cargirl_uk

Make - Ford Model - Escort Eclipse Engine Size - 1.3 OHV (62 Bhp) Mileage - Genuine 47,000 First Registered - 20/11/1990

Author: Paul Doherty

I was never as they say a “girly girl”. I didn’t want dolls and houses. I wanted cars and garages. Growing up as a child I was always involved with cars & trucks with my father & grandad being truck Drivers. All I ever wanted to do since as far back as I can remember was to drive. After leaving high school I went on to complete college courses to become a qualified level 2 mechanic & a qualified level 1 body repairer, but then after passing my driving test in 2014 I then decided I wanted to drive vehicle's for a living and not fix them as driving is in my blood. Excitingly I can also say February 2020 I got my class 2 HGV license and in the near future, I’m hoping to get my Class 1 for driving artics. So at 22 years old, I could proudly say I owned my first classic! I had always grown up with my mum owning escorts so I knew that an Escort would be the 1st classic car I ever personally owned. I purchased the car in March 2019 with genuine 43,893 miles and a full 12 month MOT. The bodywork was shabby and the engine bay needed a little TLC.So after a good servicing, new HT leads, spark plugs, thermostat and rocker gasket she was back to running how she should be. Then came the struggle to find suitable colour-coded bumpers which are very hard to find for this vehicle with only just over 200 of these cars left in the UK. Internet searches show there are 158 sorn and only 54 still licensed on the road, which resulted in me putting black bumpers on the car (in my opinion I think the car looks better with these on) and also swapping the clear indicators back to original orange. My final touches were adding a set of original Ford spotlights, mud flaps and a lot of elbow grease washing, polishing and waxing her to bring that shine back.

Author: Paul Doherty

My main club is Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (@gvec_club) I attend the majority of shows within and around the North-West. I am also a member of @HeadTurnersUK, @SK_Retros, @ThrottledByFord, @CarGirlCulture, @ModifiedGirls & @GirlspeedUK.

Carl Skingley 1959 Ford Anglia 2ltr Zetec

I’m a 53yr old mobile service forklift truck engineer from South Wales.

I’ve always been into classic cars but I’m leaning towards American muscle trucks lately, I own a 5.4 supercharged 2003 f150 Harley Davidson but I’m after 1955 f100 because I want to slam it and stick a spiced up coyote engine in it just like the Stallone f100. The Anglia was a designed way ahead of its time. The very distinctive rear window, which had a reverse slope, and the overall shape and functional rear fins gave it the appearance of a small.

The engine was completely new and quite a departure from the side valve, flat-head of the 100E. The new power plant was a high revving, overhead-valve, that produced 39 horsepower at 5,000 rpm. In addition, the four-speed synchromesh manual transmission was the first of its kind fitted to a production saloon built by Ford’s Dagenham factory. My 1959 Ford Anglia 2ltr Zetec powered, it’s had a few little improvements from when it came off the factory line, I don’t think Ford would have believed you could do this with their little car, from 39 HP to just over 200Bhp.

Spec List - Black top Engine - Ported & polished head - Fast road rally cams - Vernier pulleys, - Running 46mm zx14 throttle bodies - Nodis engine management, - Rx8 gearbox with h/duty pinto clutch, - Rear-axle is a 105e converted to Cozie brakes - Front brakes rs2000 escort fitted to front coil overs - Retro four-spoke Lazer wheels with Rs centre caps - Interior half cage and rx8 electric seats with racing harnesses - Carpets ‘door cards fully restored - New black headlining - Speedo and Rev counter have demon tweaks flight range - Matching gauges in 4 hole bezel fuel/ volt/ oil pressure/water temp - New full wiring harness - The boot consists of two alloy fuel tanks with pre-pump + h/pressure pumps - Custom billet battery tray - Maxed out on chrome - External visor not fitted yet

Jordan Clowes

Author: Andz Stinton

I moved into the Scottish Borders 6 years ago from Stoke on Trent, I'm 23 years old and love messing with cars in my spare time, I live and breathe cars (especially classic cars) I'm a CNC programmer/setter/operator.

Mk3 Ford Capri Frankenstein Lives

I'm the Admin of 2 cars groups, which are

Mixed motoring enthusiast and also Outkast rollerz The first car I bought when I was 17 was a 1977 Austin mini Leyland the car was brilliant, the reason for having a mini was my brother (who was still living in Stoke at the time) was a whiz kid at them and always pressured me into having one, the car just kept going no matter what, the thing was bulletproof. This gives me the insensitivity to have classics and have as much fun as I possibly can with them. So my dream car is a Ford Capri mk3 which I bought 3 years ago for my 20th birthday, so when I bought the car it was a full-on Frankenstein car, as not as in looks but as in parts, not one part was original. To make the car original would have cost thousands, but that's no fun is it now, let's make something a bit more crazy and mental. All these idea's of how I wanted it to look, I loved Mad Max and death race so I wanted to link the 2 together with an apocalypse car fit for war. I told people what my plans were and they all said I was stupid and to grow up, but this gave me more of an incentive to make my idea come together. So I had a plan and had a place to build it, as my parents have a barn conversion with a lot of outbuilding's. I say outbuilding's, it was an old run-down barn, literally. I couldn't have done this task alone for the past 3 years. I've had a lot of help from my brother and my 2 best mates from welding to wiring they all chipped in where they could.

Photographers: @straighthrough and www.loz.pics

The car is bare metal with 2k lacquer over the top for a bit of protection in the not so great UK weather. I spent over 1 month alone with very long nights taking the paint of this car, I'm lucky to have a Mrs which is so understanding of my hobby.

Specs . It has an Essex v6 3litre engine with 5 speed Manual Type 9 converted box . Custom-built box blower intake . Custom seats (personalised) . Custom chain steering wheel . DJ system converted into the back . Custom fabricated body kit . Front wheels - JBW banded steels 13s . Rear wheels - custom made 15s banded steals fitted with chunky copper cobras . Reinforced sunroof (plated) . Custom made machine gun for the roof from chain and tube . Custom side guns . Bull bar (recently fitted) I may have forgotten some mods because the car is that modified, my insurance is kit car insurance if that gives you an understanding of how far this car has been pushed. It's a pure show car but one day I would like to think I could stick a big lump in it and head for the strip! The car is most common in the Scottish car scene as it has been in the top 50 cars of Scotland twice at the Scottish car show, the first time I showed it there I walked away with the best-modified car out of over a thousand very expensive well looked after cars, my little old ratted Capri was up there with the best.

The second year of going to the show, I had no motivation to even wash the car, turning up with my brother in the passenger seat, we were based on the blue carpet indoors for the top 50, we get out the car and see everyone staring whilst polishing their beautiful cars. My brother looks over to me and starts to laugh, and shouts over to say "you could've at least got the bird crap of it" Yet to my disbelief the car was awarded for Angel wax show and shine award which still makes us laugh to this day. One of my proud moments was the car being featured at Scotland's comic con. I love this car, it's my little escape from the world, love it or hate it, I'm no amazing car builder or perfectionist, I just keep trying with this car and will never stop with it, I hope by reading this all you car fanatic's understand that even if people say it's a stupid idea or not to do it, you all have your own opinion on cars and we are not sheep, so don't be a sheep!

Lee Gibson Focus ST 225 Instagram: @revo_stealth_v2 I've always been into fast cars. I've owned my ST for 6 years. I bought it standard and my plan was never really to modify it a lot but as time went on I wanted to make it stand out from the rest. Before I owned the ST I was never really a Ford guy but the more I got into the Ford scene the more it opened my eyes to how many parts were available for these cars. I joined a club called fordaily which sadly are no longer running anymore but loved attending meets and shows and modifying my car turned into a passion and it was an escape. I now own my own club which I run with friends called @BoostedMidlands it's run by a group of car enthusiasts. We used to hold monthly meets with pretty good turnouts and we have held a few charity events just to show the car scene isn't as bad as portrayed on social media.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to shout out: @BoostedMidlands @mattlewismotorsport @Levid-design

It's fully stripped out in the back of the car ready for a cage. We have just bought a WRC big wing and KMS roof scoop and an OMP snap off steering wheel. The car will be going widebody in the near future, and just waiting on my new custom monkey wrench bespoke headlights to arrive to fit in with the wrap design. Future plans will be to up the power and eventually put a big turbo on the car to push for nice figures and also finish the interior off with some new custom seats and cage. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got loads more things to buy for the car but slowly getting there it's pretty well known the car's name is Stealth Its an an ongoing project but still loads more to go on it, the Specs of the car are - Fully forged engine with k1 rod and wiseco piston, it's also block modded. - Stage 2 Rs intercooler with pro alloy big boost pipes. Anembo plenum, - 750cc injectors and an upgraded matt Lewis Motorsport fuel pump. - Rs oil cooler. - Turbosmart actuator and recirc.

- Rs turbo with an AirTec crossover & pro ramair filter. - Matt Lewis Motorsport breather kit. - Rs clutch with a Quaife LSD. - Mongoose 3" downpipe, - Decat to a section 18 catback. - It's currently running Revo stage 4 plus - It has an AP racing big brake kit with Ferodo pads. - White line anti lift kit with Cobra springs.

Exterior - 1 form edition 2 wheels, - NG developments front bumper. - Custom wrap by Levid-design

Author: Paul Doherty

Mike - 2009 Ford Focus ST 225 Instagram: @bonb_st

340 Bhp using REVO stage 2 software

I have only been active in the car scene for just under 5 years, but I have been a big Motorsport fan for a very long time, especially motorbikes and touring cars. My background was in mechanical engineering, but for the last 18 years I have been looking after buildings and property, but engineering is always in my blood. That showed itself when we bought our 2009 Ford Focus ST225 and I met some of the local car guys around Portsmouth in Hampshire. Having had Mondeos estates for years, Mrs and I decided it was time for something different, and we ended up looking at hatchbacks and narrowed it down to the Focus ST or the Mitsubishi Lancer. On test driving a Focus, we were hooked on the sound of the 5-pot engine and looked for a decent example in black, finally settling on the one we have now. Looking at what we wanted from the car, more noise and more power, we went to a couple of shows, talked to people, listened to their cars and stories and decided what exhaust we wanted and that’s how it all started and the car has eventually become the car it is now after 4 ½ years of modifying. I have made some amazing friends along the way, and really enjoy all the shows as well as local meets. I love my ST, but I also like lots of other cars, so I’m not just a Ford guy! That’s what makes the car scene for me, being able to talk to anyone about their cars and their journeys. Currently the car is running 340 Bhp using REVO stage 2 software thanks to JKM Performance, but with the extra power, I also wanted the look. I took a lot of negativity at first as people stated it’s a 5 door, why do that to a 5 door, get a proper ST, but now, most people don’t even recognise that it's a 5-door model and just see it for what it is.

Author: Paul Doherty

I’m not one for following the crowd; I tend to make my own decisions of which way to go after talking to people that have different solutions or ideas. The only things that I have not fitted myself were the clutch and obviously the REVO map.

The engine bay was always something that had to look right, and it has taken a fair bit of effort to get the look, with some parts being painted 4 times before I was happy with the finish. That’s also where my engineering hands started to get itchy! When I couldn’t find something I liked, I would look to see if I could find my own solution or make something myself. I have a Facebook group called Panther Mods, which stems from people asking if they could have a part like I had made or had bought for mine, and that’s where the group helps people find solutions, not just in parts, but in advice as well. Finally, I wanted a wrap on the car, and hit a real roadblock, as no one was interested in designing something for me along the lines of what I wanted, and if they did agree to look at it, they were talking silly money before it was designed, as I wasn’t after a printed wrap. So, I bought a vinyl plotter, watched YouTube videos, taught myself and created my own “wrap”, giving me that one off individual look. Now she is known as Black-on-Black and easily recognised wherever I go.

PANTHER MODS Panther Mods was born from the requests to myself to make parts for other people who liked what I had made for my car, and wanted the same custom parts. Panther Mods now can provide custom cover plates for Focus Mk2, and a bespoke design service for car graphics (decals, not a wrap).

@bonb_st

@cmcomposites

Panther Mods provides this service to a number of Ford car groups, including the design of custom club graphics and t-shirts.

@blackonblack

@only_the_driven

This is a hobby and not a full time service, so please bear with us, as at times the day job can be very busy.

@rsparts_uk

@only_revo

@triplercomposites

@jkmperformance

Shout Outs:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1312597035564952/ Admin Mike and Tracey Greenwood

Mikey Rowlands Mk2 Ford Focus RS I’m 26 from north Wales Instagram - @MikeyRowlands YouTube - MikeyRowlandsRS Full spec - Previously - Revo Stage 2 ‘BD Performance Wrexham’ - Currently - Custom Stage 2 ‘DDG Remapping Manchester’ - AirTec Stage 3 Intercooler - AirTec 3.5” Downpipe - AirTec Plenum - Airtec Big boost pipes - Pro Hoses Full upgrade - Group A K&N induction kit - Turbosmart Recirc valve - Turbosmart Actuator - Milltek Exhaust system - Eibach 30mm Lowering Springs - Rear Eibach 25mm Spacers - Front Eibach 20mm Spacers - ACR WRC Bonnet Vents - KMS WRC Roof Scoop - Carbon Fiber Style Engine Covers - Autobeam Strobe Wing Mirror Indicators - Autobean Full light upgrade - Maxton Design full Splitter kit - Kode Steering wheel - B-G Quick release - Custom Led Rear Tail lights - Custom Headlights - Custom Halo Fog Lights - Rallyflapz Mud Flaps - Autowatch Ghost

Driving my RS always puts a smile on my face and it always turns peoples heads (sometimes for the wrong reasons haha) but I can honestly say I’ve never had a dull moment owning Yes it can go wrong and cost me a lot of money but just seeing it sitting on my driveway or parked up somewhere and thinking to myself,

“that’s my car! I own that!” There’s no better feeling!

The car was completely stock when I first bought it and my original plan was to keep it stock… yeah.. so… after talking to a few ST/ RS owners about mods I could do to make it sound / perform better.. Before I knew it I had dropped some serious ££££ and then I had a strong custom stage 2, 400 Bhp / 600 nmt RS with crackles, big flames & anti-lag tuned by DDG in Manchester @ddgremapping

Engine Modifications: - Full Auto Specialists CAIS and crossover to turbo, - Stage 3 Intercooler, - Airtec Plenum, - Big bore hoses all round, - RS plugs, - RS injectors, - RS clutch and flywheel, - Turbosmart recirc valve, - Auto Specialists ECU holder, - REVO mapping with SPS switch and full turbo back 3” KMS Thunderstorm

Engine Bay Modifications - Engine bay plastics, - Summit cross brace and Plenum all colour coded Panther Black, - Auto specialists hood lifter kit (modified to fit how I wanted), - Symposia delete cover plate, - Engine and fuel rail cover plate, - Battery base cover plate, - Carbon custom bonnet show brace and 3D printed the mk4 Mondeo latch conversion handle extension. - Slam panel smoothed and colour coded. After melting some Ebay slam panel end plates, I then made myself aluminium slam panel end plates,

External Modifications: - Full TRC lowline kit with CM Composites - Fiesta race splitter bolted to the - TRC splitter to create a one off race style splitter, - TRC diffuser, - TRC eyebrows, - Zunsport grills, - Xclusive Customz RS style wing, - Rear wiper delete, - Lowered on Eibach springs with Fox wheels in gloss black (of course) with 20/15mm spacers, - Self-made “devil eye” headlights and RGB LED light strips installed on custom brackets for the grills, - Switchback halos, - Audi style wing mirror indicators. - Then RS Parts bonnet and WRC style vents, - Rear lights wrapped in fly eye - Black-on-Black custom wrap.

Author: Paul Doherty

One of the smaller details people notice is the replacements for the stupid OEM plastic trim fittings by using special M4 screws and fixings and regular M6 dress up washers, amazing how something so small can make such an impact

Tony Halliday 2008 focus St 500

Hi my name is Tony Halliday, I am 39, I've owned my focus St 500 for about 4 years. I have always loved Fords since I was young and I had an St170 which was costing me a fortune to keep on the road so I needed a new car so my wife Cheryl Halliday bought me the St 500 for my birthday, It’s the wheels for me that makes it unique as there 18” 9.5j as almost every other sets are 8.5j which makes it look wide When I get it out of the garage It just puts a smile on my face and I can't stop smiling when it comes on boost since I got the car 4 years ago it has come a long way after a year of owning the car the Aux belt jumped off and went into the timing belt and bent all 20 valves 2k later, someone vandalised the car they keyed the car on every panel so I got it painted and new stripes It’s mostly just my weekend car, I have a new Cobra Venom exhaust coming soon which is going to give it that sweet sound.All this would not have been possible if it was not for my friends and family helping me out and not letting me get rid of the car when I was so low with the vandalism that took place.

Spec List Delta RS splitter kit with the rear diffuser RS spoiler 18” 9.5j Bola b1 alloys K & N induction kit Coilovers Cobra exhaust and waiting on my new cobra venom coming All lights have fly-eye tint on them Engine bay carbon red dipped with red pipes Costume st500 ECU holder Smoked all the lights Private plate

Author: Paul Doherty

Oval owners club

Modified Max's

Group created on December 7, 2015

Group created on June 27, 2017

We are an all Ford club that welcomes all fords from Kas to gt40s if it wears the ford badge its welcome.

This group has been set up for those of you who are interested in modifying or already modifying your Smax, B-max or C-max. We set out to put Modified Max’s on the map and succeeded with being the “very first Max group” to hold a stand at Ford Fair and Ford Fest 2018. This was a huge success, and we welcome anyone wishing to join us in future events and join the very friendly Car Family that we have built up over this last year. It's free to join.

We are well known for our friendly and welcoming approach we don't stand for negatively or bullying people are removed straight away, Craig Weston and Natalie Weston decided to start the club as there weren't any local ford clubs in our area we started oval owners club in January 2017, we have local meets at our sponsor's car park Autobrite Direct on the last Sunday of every month and also attend many cars shows coming away with 6 trophies since we started for best stands, we have done lots of charity drives and even held our own charity car show that raised over £7k for Sepsis UK We are also returning to the Nurburgring for the 3rd year for our car holiday we are going in October and it's one not to be missed (non-fords also welcome); if you love fords its a club you definitely need to be part of. Come and get involved at meets, charity events and the big shows. Remember you guys n girls make it what it is

We hold fun meets in all areas of the UK and are looking to expand worldwide. If you know someone with the above vehicles feel free to add them. We are a friendly community with lots to offer the Max world

We have our Instagram page - @ovalowners

Please answer the 3 questions as it is a requirement to join the group. We do not allow advertising of any kind in this group without permission from the Owners/Admin Please visit the Club shop for Merchandise, decals and Clothing. Keep it friendly. And Drama free You can also find us on Instagram @modified_max_s

YouTube channel - ovalowners

Thank you

Any issues you can PM any one of the Admin team below

ADMINS

Natalie Weston - Craig Weston - Advan Jenkins Craig Atkinson - Zoe Varley Dan Kenny - Andy Shaw - Mick Grant - Andy Dawson - Nathan morris Nappa - Louis Dickson https://www.facebook.com/groups/OvalOwners

Ste Jordy, Sean Knight, Paul Sturch, Steven Jordan, Deborah Bromley, Moderators Sarah Loveridge, Anton Taylor, John Dyer https://www.facebook.com/groups/144563716098233/

Car groups can be a great place to make new like minded friends with similar cars to yours

Photographer @om_photography1

Adam Hopton PumaBuild Focus ST Instagram: @project_st_rs

I'm 29 years old currently living in Birmingham and studying Level 2/3 Motorsport in college. I've also recently attained a race inter club (ARDS) competition licence with Motorsport UK. Cars have always caught my attention from an early age from catching my eye on the roads or playing car games on consoles. From the age of 12 I was collecting the iconic MAX Power magazines. For my 13th birthday my father brought me a first time driving course at Rockingham Racetrack where I drove a Mini Cooper S. Then for my 17th birthday he gifted me with a rally driving course at a track in Eversham. I got my first car, the Peugeot 106, at 18 which 3 weeks later, I got a bit too enthusiastic with the accelerator pedal whilst cornering and crashed it through multiple trees and a fence. Lesson well learnt but didn't discourage me from my love for cars. Since then I've owned a Ford Cougar, Toyota Celica, Custom Audi A3 1.8 T Sport, BMW E46, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai Coupe Si and a BMW 116 1 Series. I currently own a Range Rover Sport with the autobiography body kit and custom exhaust, and the Ford Focus MK2 ST being featured today.

Why I picked this car The Ford Focus ST caught my interest when I was around 21 years old as my stepfather had one. I was in awe of the sound and the look of the car, I just loved everything about it and could see it's potential. I'd wanted one ever since.

How it is unique to others The idea is to make this car completely unique, the blue and orange colour theme is a big part of it as we chose not to play it safe with colours to make it really stand out. The Project ST-RS is also unique in not only the ST to RS conversion but also the modifications involved alongside, making this car an absolute beast in the making.

What has been done to the car Since I got the project car in March 2020, this is what has been done so far: - Fully forged RS Engine 9.5:1 RS Spec - K1 Con Rods - Wiseco Pistons - Ductile Liners - Full Stage 2 - Puma build 300 Map - Anembo Ported Plenum - Airtec Intercooler - Airtec 3" Downpipe & De-Cat - RAM Air Induction Kit - Mongoose Cat Back with 4.5" tips - Uprated Recirc Valve - Quaife LSD - Uprated Pro Coolant & Boost Hoses - Pandora Alarm System She is now running a comfortable 320bhp.

Appearance: - Zunsport Front Grills - Anembo Tow Eye - Front Splitter, Side Skirts & Rear Spats - DMB Ford Badges - Orange ST Wing Badges / Wing Vents - RSP WRC Bonnet Vents - Genuine RS Spoiler - Carbon Fibre Wrapped Wing Mirrors & Petrol Cap - Orange Fog Light Covers - LED Sequential Light Side Mirror Indicators - Front & Rear Fog Light Surrounds Sprayed Black - Refurbished Orange Genuine ST Wheels - RSP Rear Diffuser - Rear Seats taken out ready for Roll Cage

Plans for the car -

Thanks -

Next year's plans are to get it running 500+ Bhp. Thinking bigger turbo (possibly Garrett or Borgwarner), bigger Intercooler & Induction Kit, bigger Cams, custom Downpipe, Syvecs ECU, Uprated Fuel Pump and a few other bits to get her running comfortably above and beyond the target figures. Once at this stage, the plan is to do an all wheel drive conversion.

Craig Airey - @craigairey123

The Project will also have more exterior and interior modifications including a full RS Body Conversion and possible wrap with our sponsors. This is a 4 year project where we are 7 months in from buying the car and have done so much already. Watch this space!

Author: Paul Doherty

Mick Ellis - @mickyellis123 Pumabuild - @puma_build Anembo - @anembo_engineering Top Wrapz Ltd. - @topwrapzltd ThatFogLightGuy - @thatfoglightguy Pandora - @pandoracaralarmsuk

Blake - (Bagged) 2009 Focus Zetec S I am 23 and from the Midlands. What got me into cars, hot wheels, need for speed, gaming in general around kind of modifying cars and just doing some crazy stuff, growing up racing games was always the choice over war games etc. That love was always there till I passed my driving test, as then I took the games into reality, and found out it’s not cheap. My car is a Ford Focus Zetec S 2009, it is my second car, which I have owned for nearly three years now, the cars been on a hell of a journey and has been an amazing base for me to learn. I’m a hands-on kinda person and all the work I have got stuck in and done it myself or with friends, as that’s what the car scene should be about, built not bought. So like most done the usual, low line kit, exhaust, lowering springs (may have cut them as it was too high) after a couple of months of being static, air ride popped up at an excellent price and I thought, it’s different, gotta try it At least once, and go with being different as back then not many focus’s were on bags. So that trigger was pulled and set the car in a different direction as I felt like that was the childish mod stage over and time to change a bit.

Instagram: @thtbagged_zs

This again was another built not bought moment as the swap was done in a friends garden, this took us a couple of weeks due to work and travel issues, but it was really worth it with the first start up.

So that trigger was pulled and set the car in a different direction as I felt like that was the childish mod stage over and time to change a bit. Nearly a year later due to uni, not a lot changed.

The car is going to be an ever going project, once the inside is finished I shall start on some power mods and catching up on the exterior side of the car as a low line kit, wide arch and some paint correction is on the list. The aim with the car is for me to learn as I go along, I’m a designer, not a mechanic but building and creating is what I enjoy, and I’ll learn it and make mistakes to show I’ve created what I want.

I saved enough to get some jr15’s and get them to powder coated white, which is really what set the car off, and it showed that on social media with followers and likes.

Shout out to the cleaning sponsor as well @buffit

Skipping forward, along came covid, all of 2020 the cars been on the drive, I wanted to go the full nine yards with an audio build, so the whole inside got stripped, sound sheeting, expanding foam, wiring, building speaker pods, new boot build.

Never thought I’d partner with a company as have been with them since early doors and can’t fault what Ryan sells, as the products are spot-on for and the UK produced.

I didn’t set myself an easy task. I finished UNI in may and mid-project bought a written off St, this then extended the time scale a lot as the top priority was to engine swap it from a 1.6 to the 2.5 turbos.

Author: Paul Doherty

Mark Ford Focus Mk2 Taz

Instagram: @st2_taz

I have loved cars as long as I can remember. I started driving in the early '90s,s and used to go to Chelsea cruise and Southend Seafront. I used to play around a bit with mods but nothing too serious, I loved all the Max power stuff. Then kids came and although I still loved cars other things came first. Now the kids are grown up I am enjoying getting back into the car scene. I bought my car in 2017 and while I was waiting for it to be delivered I had already started buying mods. The day I picked it up I jacked it up in the drive and cut the exhaust off, fitted a de- res, short shifter and air filter. I joined st-oc and started going to shows with them, some of the cars already had character names and mine became Taz so then it was off to mark one graphics for the stickers. St-oc is where I first met Simon and Luci lemon and when they started hi-tec characters I was lucky enough to be asked to join the club. The club has gone from strength to strength and has some amazing cars and people. The club is very family orientated and everyone helps each other out. They support club ausome which is an autistic charity which is close to home for me as I have 2 stepsons who are both on the autistic spectrum who both enjoy the car shows. Through the club, I met Shane from @hypertune and after a chat, the car soon gained a kms section 18 exhaust and Airtech de-cat.

Next came the Airtech intercooler and ram-air induction then off to see Shane for a stage 2 remap with pops and bangs. It made 291 Bhp and 498 nm torque which I was happy with. After this, I decided I wanted some bass so I had a custom sub box made and then added two 12 inch edge pro subs and avatar amp which I fitted myself. I will be adding more speakers and upgrading the standard speakers in the next few months I have a lot more I want to do to the car. It's neverending but hopefully, I will get there one day. I will be going back to hyper tuned to have the map turned up a bit in the new year and then start on the inside.

Spec List - Airtec short shifter - Airtec intercooler - Airtec recirc valve - Airtec big boost pipes - Airtec decat - Kms section 18 exhaust - Ramair induction kit with pro filter - Ngk one step cooler plugs - Trc lowline kit with ally aero front splitter - Underglow LEDs - Grille shaved open - Bonnet Vents

- Zunsport lower front grille with Airtech logo sprayed on - Alloys powder coated with metal flake lacquer - Delta styling srr rear spoiler with riser - Custom sub box with 2 - 12 inch edge subs and avatar amp - Roof wrapped - Window tint by t&w cars - All other graphics by mark one - Uprated footwear lights - Rst design big mouth intake - Hooligan crash bar cover - Uprated bulbs - Carbon side window louvres

Hypertune stage 2 remap with Pops and Bangs running 291 Bhp and 498 torque Another Remap coming soon

Author: Paul Doherty

Simon Lemmon Ford Focus ST Facelift 2011 Instagram: @fordstbrianofficial

I’ve been into cars for a lot of years but it’s only in the last 4 years or so I started to go to more and more shows and loving every minute of it.

So many of our cars are different in so many ways and not everybody’s cup of tea but when we explain to people why we do what we do it does change opinions.

After being part of so many car clubs over the years like ST-OC, Ragit, Ford Mania, Slammed society to name a few and all the drama that seems to be around the car scene me and my wife Lucinda Lemmon decided to start Hi-Tech Characters back in June 2018.

We have cars that have just graphics, or cars that are highly modified and some with big sound systems but each and every 1 of them and their owners have that 1 major thing in common (THE PASSION).

We have said from day one that this would be a drama-free club with no exceptions and to date it has remained that way. We are a very family-oriented club so we thought we would be a little different and make our cars not just for adults but to also get the kids involved and hopefully 1 day they follow the same passion like so many of us have and steer clear of the drink and drug route.

Most of the people who have worked or done modifications to our cars are

Hypertune, BRC Performance, Mcnealy brown coatings, Mark One graphics, Daywraps, Fairs Autos, DNA Bonnet props, SAS Conversion,Car Audio Motions, CSB Bodyworks, Car Audio and Security.

Since starting the club we have taken on a couple of main charities like Club AUsome which is a fairly new charity for children and young adults with autism and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance as well as many more we raise money for. We attend as many car shows as possible whether it be with 5 cars or 20 cars as long as we are around the cars, the smells, the music we are happy. We also use our cars for Proms, weddings and sadly children’s funerals which is really heart wrenching as a lot of us have kids but at the same time an honour to be a part of.

Photographers: @np1977_she.devil

Mods List - 386 BHP at the flywheel - Nemesis stage 4 remap - RS software conversion - RS Group A induction kit - Stage 4 hybrid turbo - 650 cc injectors - Section 18 KMS exhaust de-cat - Intercooler stage 3 - Inlet plenum - Silicone hoses - Rs slam panel - Rs ECU holder - RS Clutch - RS Plugs, - RS Spoiler, - RS Vacuum pipe, - Block mod, - Turbo smart actuator - Turbo smart recirc valve - Braided brake lines - TRC front splitter with side skirts and rear spats, - Zunsport upper and lower grilles - finned rear diffuser - GROUND ZERO sound system - Tracker (META tracker) - Soundproofed - Reversing camera - Kenwood stereo - Graphics - Air ride suspension - Rear seats removed - Header tank uprated - Under bonnet dress-up kit

Author: Paul Doherty

Neil Mcrae - Focus St225 Instagram: @rachelfocusst

Rachel

I’m 48 and work as a Carer, my life in the car scene started a long time ago, I originally got interested in cars when I was around 14 working in my friend's cars one thing I remember is building a new engine for an old Vauxhall viva, yeah remember them, I left school & went straight to college to do my NVQ in motor vehicle mechanics. The real love of cars continued their & having past my driving test just after my 17th birthday in an old Metro, then was the time to get my first cars which included a Talbot sunbeam, ford Cortina a Fiesta then I moved into an Xr3 Xr2 etc only wish I’d have kept those icons now knowing what we know now, so you can see from an early age the love of the Ford badge was coming through. I’m only involved in a few car groups on social media there are far too many tbh, the ones I’m involved in are Essex Ford Meet, Rolling oval & Collins Performance and a couple more but I can say they have all made me very welcome to their groups hence why I attend shows & meets with them.

Now onto my car the Focus St225 & how I came about owning it, well it all started from a previous Focus I owned which was a standard 1.6 which I did a full St replica on & went into win a trophy at Ford Fair 2016 but unfortunately the car was sadly written off 3 weeks later not my fault I may add I was absolutely gutted after building the car for over 2 years. So I moved on to my second love a Subaru Impreza which I liked a great deal as was an import Sti, but it wasn’t a ford so kept for a short while then put up for sale, I had a guy up in Scotland message me asking if I wanted to swap for his Focus St so after many conversations he agreed to travel all the way down from Scotland to see each other’s cars & we did the deal & that’s how I got my Focus St.

The car had a great spec on it running stage 2 etc the gent had spent a lot of money on it and had been very well looked after, I have made a few changes to it to put my mark on it i.e. wheels added a Roll Cage and a few other items, the future plans for this car is to finish the engine bay adding more spec to it i.e. oil cooler bigger intercooler & Turbo and going up to stage 3 with Collins Performance, I also will be extending the roll cage and adding some nice race seats and harnesses etc as I do plan to take on a few track days in the coming years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also added graphics to the car so big thanks to Blueprint for that the car is very well known now and often gets spotted.

Wheels and Suspension - Genuine Rs 19â&#x20AC;? Alloys - Eibach lowering kit 30mm - Polly bushed arms - 5mm Hub centric wheel spacers - Grooves discs & pads

Interior - Roll cage - Recaro seat trims - Black leather heated Recaro seats

Engine - Stage 2 - Cp320 map - Block mod - Airtec plenum - R sports stage 2 intercooler - Rs clutch - Mongoose downpipe - Mongoose decat - Kms thunderstorm cat back 5" tips - Dream science induction kit - Turbosmart recirc valve - Gloss black header tank cover - Blue hose kit - Rs vac pipe - Rs plugs Exterior - Rs spoiler Genuine - Zunsport grills - Full Rs parts splitter kit - Wrc bonnet vents - Rs wing vents - Rallyflapz mud flaps - Wind deflectors - Ford gel badges - Graphics by Blueprint

Author: Paul Doherty

Grant 2007 Ford Focus St

Instagram- @the_mad_joker_st

I have been a FLT driver for about 3 years now. Before that, I was a courier for about 18 years. I have 2 children and I live in Birmingham, UK. My Spare time is spent working on my car and playing Xbox. I got into cars and the scene after playing Need for speed underground. Always loved cars but this gave me a passion to modify my own car. My Love for fords started after I bought and modified my ford Orion. Work currently done As for the car I've always tried to do my own work on the car learning as I go along fixing when needed installing what I can like - Dsci and dream science mapped. the intercooler all my own work. - Block modded, - Rs clutch installed by Matt Lewis Motorsport. This is where friends in the community come in very handy, some - Full Milltek exhaust sounds sweet, not too loud. great tips and tricks, also checking through YouTube, for idea's and - Eibach lowering springs. know-how, the Engine bay was designed and spray painted by myself - After market intercooler custom built piping to not hydro dipped, I just thought it would look better and knowing I make it fit. did it myself is well worth the hours of getting it just right, people - Delta styling low line kit deltastyling.com. should try things themselves more nowwa days, instead of just taking - Most of the wrap done by Blueprint. the easy options, is more satisfying. The Car is currently running - Sitting pretty on 18in RH allured race rims close to 300bhp. Hopefully, in a couple of months, it will see 340bhp wrapped in p zero Nero GT Pirelli. with more work underway. - Sponsored by shopjuiced.com Author: Andz Stinton

Greg Baron Ford Focus st225

I'm 26, living in York originally from the West Midlands. My dad is to blame for me being into cars at such an early age, we used to go to his friend's garage every weekend (chevron Motorsport) where they time attack Subaru's and fast road set up Evos and scoobies.

Mods list

Instagram:@thebandicoot_focus

- Block mod - Stage 2 map ddg map - Purple uprated coolant hoses - Stage 2 forge fmic - Rs style vac pipe So my first car was a clapped out Renault Clio 1.2 British - Auto specialist orange plenum racing green, I've had multiple cars before this one the likes of - Rs ecu holder Saxo's, Golfs, BMW's I had a Saab 93 estate twin-turbo diesel a - Airtec crossover proper granddad's car. - Cossy cone - Poly bushed I drive a 2007 Ford Focus st225 in electric orange, top speed - Hard race engine mount 150mph or thereabouts 0-60 under 5 seconds if you don't break - Hard race black series gearbox mount a shaft the St owners will know the dread of this. - Vibra-technics lower torque mount with new - Powerflex black series bush I don't think a car is ever finished, I'm constantly changing my - S60r clutch mind on what I like and what I want so not a lot gets done, I'm - 3" turbo back with a small box in the centre pipe debating on getting a respray to freshen the car up and a few - Hard race rear anti roll bar carbon parts like front arches and bonnet for the exterior - White line locking collars for the ARB there's a long list of stuff that could be done but it's doing it in - Dimple and grooved discs the right order for me. - Loder diffuser - Delta styling side splitters Everything has been done by myself apart from mapping and - Crash Bandicoot gauge clusters setting up the actuator. - Usdm drl side lights - Shifter extension and nylon gear knob Andrew Fischer at A&K performance very good to me and top - Roof wrapped in Morpheus black tints quality customer service. - Wind deflectors - Turbosmart actuator Dawud Afzal at DDG custom remapping services always helps - Turbosmart recirc Author: Paul Doherty - 15mm front wheel spacers and 25mm rear me out if he can.

Gary Miller

Fiesta ST2 Instagram: @excalibur_st

I am a single dad to a great 5 yr old boy and he is the reason my passion came back for the car scene. When I was a kid the car I had always wanted when I grew up was a MK1 Escort because my uncle had one and I just loved everything about it, the sound it made, the lines. From that day that was my dream car. In 1996 when petrol was only 0.52p per litre I did a one-week crash course and passed the first time I then bought myself a 1982 Mk2 Fiesta 1 Ltr after six months I finally found my dream car which was a black 1973 1300 Gt MK1 Escort which I bought for ÂŁ500, now this car was everything. In 2013 my flatmate who works for Ford told me that they were bringing out a new Fiesta ST and when I saw it that was it I knew I had to have it. I thought it was time I started thinking of myself. When I finally managed to sort out my finances and sold the MK6 I bought myself a 13 plate Fiesta St180 with red seats and I loved it. In 2014 my friend at ford needed to make numbers so I traded in the white ST for yes you guessed it another white ST180 with red seats on a 64 plate.The first thing I did was have the car mapped with Mountune MP215 along with the cat back and Exhaust by my local Ford Garage Pertwee and Back in Great Yarmouth I then bought the Maxton Design Front spoilers had them sprayed pearl black along with the rest of the bottom part of the car all around

The hardest part to do was the wrap done by @Reproart in Great Yarmouth who are a great bunch and they did a great job and not too expensive, once I found the right movie clip to go on the side and make sure it was in the correct format it came out well and as you can see well worth it then engine bay was and again this took a while as I had to give the artist some ideas. In the end, he watched the film and once he was ready I got the engine bay parts from @paintmodz who again are a great bunch of lads and who are really helpful and good value for money, the artist who is based in Norwich J Spurgeon email address. He did a great job and at a great price please drop him an email.

My headlight and interior light and dials along with the new design door seal done by SAS Conventions on Instagram and Facebook Simon and Trevor Sibthorpe, again great work and fair in price, the Ally love line kit was bought from Triple composite, all my LED bulbs bought from Autobeam. I just rushed and got the work done in time for 2019 Fordfair would have gone to more but money and other stuff would not permit it in 2018 I went to FordFest and Ford Fair I would like to be on company stands but the waiting list it long and I tried to get sponsors without joy again was late on the scene.

Maxton design abs sprint splitter painted frozen white paired with TRC Ally splitter and fins also painted frozen white, TRC ABS and Alloy side splitters with fins and rear spats also painted frozen white

- Mountune MP215 - Mountune Cat-Back Exhaust, - Exhaust Isolators - Short shift - Refurbished Alloys - Resprayed Spoiler, Side Skirts, Wing Mirrors - Black Sequential Indicators - Smoked LED rear lights - Wind deflectors - Maxton Design Front spoiler painted black - Dark ice design gas bonnet struts - Interior lights and foot well - Dashboard light changed to red - Carbon motorsports Rs mk2 bonnet vents - Headlight conversion - Fog conversion - Underglow - After market dials and door seals - Kenwood touch screen stereo - Part vinyl wrap - Engine bay dress-up kit airbrushed and painted - Door handles, centre console painted race red - Cruise control - Steering wheel surround painted race red - Dual smoked rear led fog lights, - Gloss back bumper plastics

Author: Andz Stinton

Instagram: @LukeHocks

Luke Hockedy Ford Fiesta MK6 ST150

I am 26 and live in Plymouth, growing up my parents both always had nippy cars and my dad had some old classic Fords including an Escort rs2000.

We landed back in Bristol about 6 am from Cyprus after a week in the sun, went home, got a few hours' kip then headed down to collect it.

I own a Ford Fiesta MK6 ST150. This is the second fiesta that I have owned. I owned a moon dust silver fiesta for 4 years that had a paisley roof and wing and was on air ride.

I then started the build process, took the car to a body shop to get the front bumper smoothed and the grills resprayed gloss black.

I took that car to many shows across the country and drove over to Austria for a trip to Worthersee. Unfortunately in 2019, the car failed an MOT due to needing a bit of rust work sorted. I decided to strip the car for parts and then later sold the rolling shell. When it failed MOT, it was during show season and I couldn’t have a car to show. This is why I then decided to buy my current car, the performance blue ST that had had 1 lady owner from new and mileage was 46k. I then had to start building another show car for the 2020 season as I wanted to make loads of changes to the car ready for show season. I took both cars down to Harley at @shedwerx who did my original air install on the first fiesta whilst I was on holiday in Cyprus with my girlfriend. He took the air and boot install from the old and put into the new. Also, whilst it was down there he did a little notching on the front and added some camber for me on the rear so it sits lip when aired out on the rear. We landed back in Bristol about 6 am from Cyprus after a week in the sun, we went home, we got a few hours' kip then headed down to collect it.

When I got the car back I took the headlights out, split them and painted them gloss black with blue rings. I later installed a set of USDM lights to finish the headlights off. I then wanted some new wheels for the 2020 season so got in contact with my wheel supplier @wheelpoweruk who helped me choose some wheels. They got them in stock for me to go and collect.

THEN BAM, THE CORONAVIRUS HAPPENED I decided to make the most out of Lockdown and was looking for different things to do to the car. I looked around the house and found one of my mum’s old summer dresses and started cutting it up and glued it to my interior pillars. On my girlfriend’s birthday, my TRC low line kit arrived so I got that installed and fitted the same day, unfortunately for my girlfriend, she had to take a back seat, oops! Having finished (for the moment) building this car and because of the Lockdown, I and my girlfriend are finally able to buy a house, including an amazing garage. There will be loads more projects happening in my new garage from now on.

Engine

- Standard 2 litre petrol - K&N induction - Frankenstein exhaust - Chrome engine covers with blue dressing - Power steering relocation

Suspension - Airlift 3P management with custom struts - BC camber adjustable top mounts Exterior

- Smoothed front bumper - Gloss black plastics - Custom diffuser - TRC low line kit - Split headlights with USDM mod - LED fog lights with acid green fog light covers from @thatfoglightguy - Raised spoiler with homemade raisers - Jr18 wheels wrapped in Falken tyres

Interior

- Standard blue half leather front seats - Homemade pillars - Grip Royal steering wheel - Audio build - False floor with sunken air tank and hard lines - Twin sub in the boot - Upgraded door speakers - Vibe speakers behind the seats and 6x9 speakers in the boot

Author: Paul Doherty

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank everybody for the work they have done on my cars over the years, a big thanks to Harley at @Shedwerx, I 100% recommend him for any air-related issues, great guy and knows his stuff. Photographers: @rtwentysix @willsadxms.media

I want to thank Monstershine for the amazing partnership we have had together and all my mates that have helped with doing bits along the way. Wheel power for sourcing my wheels and steering wheel. And mainly shout out to my girlfriend Ashleigh for having to put up with all the early mornings for car shows and the ferrying around to drop and collect the car and parts.

Instagram: @dropped_st

Jan Cornelissen Dropped Fiesta ST180

Thanks to: @onlycarsmediaphotography

For Discovering This Car For Us

I'm 34 years old and I live in AllgĂ¤u in Bavaria. My father used to repair my family's and friends' cars, the enthusiasm came when my father brought an old Alfa Romeo Spider and we restored it together over 2 years.

At 15/16 came the first tuning magazines and from then on it was clear to me that I don't want a series vehicle.

Nine years later came the first Ken Block videos, and I found the Gymkhana Fiesta horny. Because of the videos I tried again to get my driver's license again because I wanted THIS car :D. When I got my driver's license again I bought a Fiesta mk7. With the new car also new friends came and we formed the Bavarian Custom Crew. Unfortunately, the interests went in other directions, so the friendships also broke down. From then on I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to put the car in any more groups. 2 years later I decided I finally wanted to widen my fiesta. Unfortunately I took my car to Nothing-like who destroyed the car, the repair would have cost 10k. For this price I preferred to buy a Fiesta ST180, because I already had enough parts for this platform. With the ST I never let a company touch it, I built everything myself.

I then got my driver's license and my first car, a VW Polo 86c Coupe for 150Euros, after the first 2 weeks the first changes started to come, new rims, chassis, seats and Hi-Fi. Over the first winter we installed a Scirocco 16v motor. On the first ride I had an accident and I had to give up my driver's license again.

Photographers @c.m.photographie_ @unltd_cstms @surigraphy

Entire Spec List

- Japan racing jr9 17x8.5 et20, - Lock in candy pink, - Kw v1 gepfert coilovers, - Full foil grey pink flip flop unique wrap with batman 3d appliquĂŠs, - Roof in rainbow glitter foiled, - Triple r carbon front splitter, - Triple r side splitter, - Carbon back diffuser, - Carbon back spoiler approaches, - Carbon nasty look, - Running flashers in mirror glass , - Black led rear lights, - Black led fog lamp, - Yellow led front fog, - Ducktail extension, - Wing riser, - Mountune reinforced motor bearing,

- Heck completely cleaned in carbon, front cleaned, - Front machined for better charge air cooler air, - Nebulous dazzle black. - Glossy lacquered, - Widebody of clinched 7cm rear 4cm front, - 25mm sprint plate front 25mm rear, - Rear axle crash plates 4degree, - X47r hybrid turbo, - Puma forge wastegate hard pipe suction with heat protection belt, - Large turbo knee Pumaspeed, - Suction trunk, - R sport large stage 3 charge air cooler, - Charging air cooler water cooling, - Puma forge suction,

- Wiechers domstrebe top and bottom, - Performance increase 364ps, - Hjs 3" downpipe, - G-tec 2.75" from downpipe with 2x 4.5" tailpipes from akrapovic with carbon, - Bride low Max carbon half-shells seats, - Epman 3" 4 point belt purple, - Foot space rear special strut black high gloss, - Wiechers clubsport bar in candy purple powdered, - Wiechers domstrebe rear in candy purple powdered, - Eton soundanlage, - Alcantara trunk extension with hifonics final stage 2x30er subwoofer boschman "Cable Encased, - 7" display with super Nintendo - Legostein battery cover

- Additional instruments in the a column, a - Column and center console in camouflage foiled, - Batman door lighting, - Carbon mirror caps, - Interior carpet in black with purple and embroidered fiesta, - Hoodlifter, - We are likewise diamond shift knob, - Large frittentheke, - Maxton canards, - Large "maul" painted, - Carbon motor hood, - Mgc big gay wing - Carbon cooling water cover, - Carbon climate ventilation cover, Author: Kevin J Tabrah

Stewart Baxter Ford Fiesta Zetec S Ecoboost Instagram: @stew_unleash_the_beast I live in Chatteris Cambridgeshire, I am 27 years old and my job is a private hire driver around all the local area. I’ve always been into cars ever since I was a little lad, getting into the car scene was for a friend of mine called Liam Kerrgrey he used to own a club called Collide car club in Peterborough he asked me to attend one of his events where it was hosting a charity event the money from Peterborough to Hunstanton was going to the local seaside. I hadn’t long passed my test, ever since then I’ve never looked back, his club was behind the scenes it was like a small family and it was just amazing to be a part of it, we did as many shows as we could with as many meets as we could, it was brilliant. I wish the scene was still the same as it was then but over the years the car scene is changed around my area Peterborough, it was the main place where everyone came together old school, new school, classic, low riders from around here and everywhere else always used to gather but like I said it’s just gone quiet now and it’s a shame. I get a lot of my inspiration from the car scene as I am a Ford guy but I do love my JDM cars as well as I am into drifting as much as show cars. A lot of my inspiration comes from my family as I have been brought up around cars or had some sort of remote control car when I was younger but if it wasn’t my family it was my sponsor. I have got with the car like my first one which was @buff-ituk , being a part of a cleaning product brand was something I never thought I would be. Then so many other sponsors came along or people asked can I rep for them as well, it was just an amazing feeling and if it wasn’t for the people involved in the car as you can see from the photos I wouldn’t be as far as I am today.

There are a few other people who inspire me in the car scene as well like Paul Walker always look up to him as a role model, Rich Fox who owns one of one monster RS it’s a king of Isle of Wight, Jamie FYD with his out of this world YouTube videos and Ian Taylor who owns Ford Mania and owns one of best looking Focus St going. Well, my car what can I say about my car I think it’s just a colour that makes it stand out because the number of times people come up to me and said is it a wrap? I tell them it’s not, I think it really makes it stand out without and being made an eco-boost but underneath the bonnet is a Zetec S engine not just as normal EcoBoost The fiesta, I’ve always liked doesn’t matter if it’s the old school or the new school as they are today, but if I had a choice of a dream car it would have to be an mk1 Ford Escort Mexico, Focus RS, Sierra Cosworth as I love my Cosworth engine, Nissan skyline GTR R32 with a 2jz or RB26 twin-turbo

Photographer - @matt_warren_photography Spec list - 121.90bhp with 200.09 N.M - Preface lift kit - 15mm spring - LED white fog light - LED headlights - Green headlight/fog light tint - Maxton design front splitter in carbon - Maxton design side skirts and back Half skirt in Carbon - Fall Mountune induction kit - Airtec cross pipe - Funk Motorsport Performance hair filter Funk Motorsport heat shield/rap - Cobra venom 3-inch exhaust - Bola 17 Inch wheels - Under glow and in the Engine bay and inside the car is all led up What's to come for 2021 Will be a new boot build and lights, false floor, rear-mounted spoiler, new v2 Maxton design splitter, Engine bay dress-up kit with new glow and new glow in the engine bay as well as the grill, a whole new look for 2021 all being by done me or by CSA customs on Instagram @csa_custom_work The car is not just to show what I can do it is a part of a group as well called Squad all my last out which I own and @LayLowUK which I also own, but without being a part of my own group, I’m a part of ford mania If you are a ford guy and you love your fords doesn’t matter what style it is @Ford-mania is one of the best ford groups going because it’s not just the UK it's worldwide Author: Paul Doherty

Andy Sutton Miss Pink Fiesta ST150 Instagram: @boss_man_asbo I got into cars when I was around 15 as most of my mates were older than me. I got hooked into learning how to repair and paint cars as I loved seeing changes take shape and make something unique.

The Focus has been a 9 year labour of love so far it has had a few alterations in that time the most recent being getting it to a healthy 417.3 Bhp and painted in a full Custom Paints Sparkle Purple and ASBO livery.

By the time I had got to 17 it had really taken hold, I was installing stereo systems exhausts and other mods for people and getting people finding me to help them out with ideas they had and making them into reality for them.

This car however did give me a bit of a hiccup in the form of an official Section 59 so this opportunity was taken to take the Focus off the road and rely make it stand out so watch this space for another mad build on its way.

It really got serious when I bought a Ford Fiesta XR2i that's when the blue blood really started flowing. So from a standard car to a race engined lowered custom XR2i in just 3 months and from there it's been no looking back.

So to go back a little bit 6 years ago I officially started ASBOS it all started in my parents garage and with a lot of hard work and late nights we get to ASBO Auto's Performance Centre where we are now doing full custom paintwork and body modifications and now including full mechanical services including everything from an oil change to full forged engine builds.

So after a couple more of Dagenham's finest I ended up buying probably one of the best known Dagenham Dustbins, a Ford Focus Mk2 ST.

Once the decision was made to take the focus off the road I needed to organise a daily so after a quick search a salvage Fiesta ST150 was found.

It was firstly planned to just repair it get it back into its original Performance Blue and daily it. But as with all plans they never stay still so it was time to do something and that was I wanted a white van so where do we go I though classic Diamond White or maybe even Ice White no not good enough I wanted this ST to rely stand out. So we started off into a full van conversion, repairing the rear damage and fully metal panelling out the rear window spaces and getting it back to a rolling shell while I decided on the final colour it was at this point that the engine decided out of nowhere that it didn't like its bottom end any more and promptly spat it into the sump. So a new engine was also needed as well, it would appear that it was not going to be as easy as I thought to sort a simple daily. So it was settled that another engine was ordered and my colour of choice being Xrillac White so the final steps were in motion. A full respray including its door shuts a new engine and it was starting to come together. Still needed more so a shopping trip with TRC and Maxton was in order for front and side splitters and a nice rear diffuser.

Decat with sportex cat back system, Maxton designs rear diffuser custom pinstriped Trc side skirt splitters and front splitter also pinstriped 35mm lowering springs all round. The interior has a custom floor and boot build with 12" sub with the front seats re trimmed in pink and white carbon fibre look vinyl. All speakers swapped out for alpine and Kenwood in the stock speaker holes Tinted windows all round Interior needed a bit of something so I had the front seats retrimmed in white and pink diamond stitch to match in with the outside. Finally some company sign writing pink wheels and custom gel badge overlays really finished off the outside and helped it to stand out. Where ever â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Pink'' goes it always grabs attention and really helps to show off what we do here at Asbo Autos Performance Centre Andy Sutton & Richard Bulbeck Directors Unit 2A Polhilsa Business Park Callington Cornwall PL17 8PP 01579 371313

Author: Paul Doherty

Lee Brown Ford Focus ST3 225 Facelift Instagram: @leebrownxx

I’ve had an interest in cars all my life, my parents bought my first car, a Vauxhall Chevette but having switched to a Cortina then an Orion, the Orion had a few things tinkered with - wheels, windows etc. My next car was an F reg XR3i. I changed all the gaskets, oil & filters as it had been sitting around for a few months. I then had 5 wonderful children so I had to buy a practical vehicle for a few years i.e. people carriers. Once they grew up, I had a Mondeo, Escort, Sierra no mods were done to these vehicles. A few years ago, I bought a focus S, again - a practical car but deep down I desired an ST or RS. Unfortunately, 4years ago, I split with my long term partner and went 7 months without a car. I was on the lookout for one and I saw the car I currently drive, a Ford Focus St 225 Facelift, which has had the following mostly installed by myself. I’ve had the car for 3 1/2 years now from a standard ST to what it is now when. I was introduced into a car group @East of England Fords, these became my car family, always giving me advice and a lot of laughs along the way. Leading to what I have today, people ask me haven’t I spent enough or had enough of the car. The simple answer is NO, it’s so much fun to drive and potentially more to do.

I’ve been to a few car shows now and my 18-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son come with me on quite a few (petrol heads in the making). I believe car groups are like an extended family to me, always looking out for you, never abandon you - if you ever have a problem then they will try and sort it out. Unfortunately, with the majority of car shows being cancelled this year, I’m hoping 2021 will be much better and I shall be attending what one’s I can. My advice is to follow your dreams, you never know what’s around the corner.

Styling: - Decals by Rock Solid Graphics - Splitter kit all round by Maxton Design - Rear Diffuser by TRC - Carbon fibre vents - RS look-alike wheels protected by Alloygators - Tinted rear lights - White instrument dials - Bonnet struts - Sill lights - Genuine RS Spoiler - Wind deflectors - Puddle lights - Interior foot well lights - Fog ring lights - Underflows - Grill lights - After market headlights with indicator sliders & DRL’s - Rally mud flaps - Zunsport grills top & bottom - Plastics under the bonnet, Hydro Dipped 3 wise skulls - LED interior door handle lights - Door indicator sliders

Tuning: - 3” Exhaust straight through - 3” Downpipe - 4” Tips - Collins Performance Actuator - Turbo Smart Recirc Valve - Stage 2 Intercooler Airtec - Upgraded Plenum Airtec - Roose Motorsport Induction Kit - Silicone hoses cold feed - Header tank silicone hoses - RS Vac pipe - Stage 2 Nemesis Motorsport pushing 318BHP & 399 lb of torque - RS Clutch & Flywheel - Cold feed intake in grills - Suspension - Lowering springs front - Coilovers rear

Sound System:

- Sony WX-920BT head unit - Auna 6000 watt AMP - Auna 2000 watt Sub

Author: Paul Doherty

Instagram: @damocrewe

Damo Crewe Mk2 Focus ST Preface Lift

I have only been in the car scene for around 2 years, it all started after seeing a modified Focus St parked in the street I lived in.

I drive a 2006 Ford Focus St, when I originally bought the car it was electric orange, but I knew I wanted to create a WRC replica focus of my own.

I started talking to the owner Tim walker about his modifications he'd done to his car, the next thing I knew I had bought the big WRC wing before I even owned a Focus St.

One of my good friends Kevin Kavanagh-Bromley who owns a Texaco big winged Focus St and TJ'S Paintworks helped me out by spraying the car a unique colour that isn't seen on most cars.

Once I had bought my Focus St ( December 2018 ) I was then introduced to the MK2 Wings Owners club where I met some amazing guys and girls who share the same passion for big wings.

We decided on the colour matte gold which stands out in a line up of cars, at this point after the car was sprayed gold, we had the ford RS200 decals added to the car.

after 6 months I wanted a new half wrap as I felt the car didn't get the attention I wanted. I contacted Blueprint Nottingham who then came up with the shell design you see now, currently, the car is running 320 Bhp using dream science mod x remap thanks to:- @MattLewisMotorsports. Full spec list: - WRC wing, - Kms WRC roof scoop, - NG developments - WRC front bumper, - WRC rally light pod, - Zunsport grills, - RS clutch, - TRC lowline kit, - Kms section 18 exhaust system, - Stage 3 AirTec intercooler - Big boost pipes hot and cold side, - Group A induction with pro ram air filter, - Turbosmart recirc valve and actuator, - OMP quick-release steering wheel, - Wat racing coilovers, - Mod x dream science remap, - Race switch panel, - Shell custom wrap by blueprint. Over the next few months I will be fitting a full roll cage, bucket seats with harnesses, hybrid turbo with 550cc injectors and various other little supporting mods. We are in the process of designing a new half wrap but staying with the gold so be on the lookout for this.

Shout Outs: Wrap by @blueprint_nottingham. Spray job by TJ'S Paintworks give him a follow on Facebook. Matt Lewis Motorsports for making sure my car runs flawlessly, wouldn't take it anywhere else. Rik Burbridge for doing all my electrical work and interior work give him a follow on Instagram @anglia105_e Author:Andz Stinton

Waynes Fiesta ST200 Author: Paul Doherty

Wayne Allan from West Anglia and I'm a Coach Driver, I have owned this car for about two years and ever since have had a lot of the modification carried out by Puma speed. When i first got the car I had the x47 turbo that was 336hp and then when the x57r was released I bought that and upgraded the injectors and fuel kit to make 393hp. But due to the stock engine, it was too high so they lowered it to 383.3hp. I have upgraded to the big brake kit (330mm). When this bad time is over (Covid) I shall be going back to Pumaspeed to get a forged engine, plus an upgrade to my turbo to x57rs. Hopefully, I should see around 400+HP. I would like to thank Tony, Nathan, Lewis and Danny who have helped me get my car where it is is now. I love it so much; I have done some of the work Myself, but most of it was through Pumaspeed. It was a standard ST200 when I first got the car the and first mods I had done were performance-related.Then it was the outside of the car where I invested. I have spent so much money on the car but I don't regret it. I have owned two now and I can say they are very good cars which allow lots to do with regards modifications. My car is on YouTube by Hampshirephotos. He has done so many videos on hot hatches that I couldn't resist having some footage of my own. He is very good at what he does. You can see in one of the photos how much the car has changed since I first got it. The car doesn't have the "pops and bangs" which is really common amongst other similar cars.

Engine bay, - Pumaspeed x57r - Milltek full decat exhaust - Airtec stage3 intercooler - R-sport cross over and silicone - Big boost pipes - Itg air filter - Pumaspeed uprated fuel cam kit - Bosch uprated injectors -Double sealed Stock fuel pump - Stage 4r maxed out the map - Quaffe LSD differential

Exterior mods

- Rally Innovations Rear Spoiler carbon fibre - Pumaspeed racing fiesta St 4 pot - 330mm big brake kit - Carbon fibre roof scoop - Pumapseed full wrap - Led black smoke mirror indicators - Set of 4 TrackLite Alloy Wheels 17x7.5J 4x108 et35 - Tinted front and rear lights - Bonnet Vents - Full splitters kits - Rear diffuser fins in race red - Front remote led lights from auto beam - Race red mirrors caps

Thomas Carrington

MK1 Ford Escort Instagram: @specialised.engineering

As with all of you reading this, I have had a passion for cars and Motorsports for as long as I can remember, as a small boy My Dad managed his own

both ending prematurely due to electrical problems, the decision was made to give her a winter rebuild as it hadn’t been for a few years.

workshop, maintaining mainly HGV,s and the occasional car. Those harsh forest stages of the Yorkshire and Welsh rallies This is where my passion began and grew! had taken their toll and really beaten the old girl up. We originally planned on removing the gearbox and diff to be Firstly watching, then learning and finally helping Dad most sent away for rebuild, fix the electrical problems, change Saturdays and during School holidays I picked up the basic the fuel and brake lines for stainless steel braided hose as knowledge. I remember the tools being much bigger and soon as I began removing parts the damage became clearer. heavier than I actually was, but over the years I learned a lot from Dad In that workshop, by the time I was a teenager I The diff had a chip out of one of the teeth on the crown was able to confidently carry out services, brake changes etc wheel, the rear axle was curved like a banana causing the on a variety of vehicles. car to run excessive negative camber, a new rear axle was now added to the to do list. December arrived and with it The passion grew, due to a friend’s dad who was re-building the bug for my rallying life returned, this time with a fiancé a 1968 Mk1 Escort for rallying, I became a Marshall showing a keen interest as well!! travelling to different locations including the British round of the World Rally Championship held in Wales. Children grown and now with spare cash we to decided to get our own little rally car, after a fun search, we now own Fast forward a few years, leaving home and 2 children later a 2004 Suzuki Ignis Sport (I secretly always wanted one everyday life took over, Unfortunately rallying was a passion after seeing them complete in the British Rally that had to come second until last Summer, catching up with Championship) my friends dad who was now competing in that 68 Mk1 Escort. In exchange for working on the Mk1 my friend let us keep and work on the Suzuki in his workshop. Following lengthy discussions and lots of thought, I agreed to join his team as a service member with only 2 rallies left, Word soon spread! I had workshop space!!

So not only was I working on the Mk1 and Suzuki but now carrying out services and repairs for family and friends as well. February this year I had been working 7 days a week since November, Monday-Friday doing my full time job as a Hydraulics Engineer and then weekends at the workshop. Enthusiasm and passion for what I was doing in the workshop I decided to turn it into a business. With help from my fiancé we created the website, social media had business cards printed all ready to start. March – LOCKDOWN game over for the rallies, car shows to promote the new business, my ideas and plans all brought to a sharp halt!!! I continued as before with the Mk1 and Suzuki, and occasional work for a friend. As more and more rallies were cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, the owner of the Mk1 decided he would strip down and rebuild the car, and rebuild his rally team. I was promoted to Service Chief, my fiancé would become codriver, but more help was needed with service, I approached one of my most oldest and trusted of friends, he was happy to join us the team was now complete (be it a quite inexperienced one apart from our driver of course)We had our first rally date October 4th, with our co-driver busy learning what was required of her to become a co-driver, it was up to the rest of us to rebuild our rally car. Everything removed and just a painted shell, the new braided fuel and brake lines went in, quickly followed by the almost indestructible new rear axle. Engine was next, a beautiful 2.1 pinto. The top end was pulled apart, cleaned up and rebuilt with new gaskets and seals, the bottom end was checked for excessive wear then put back into the freshly painted engine bay. Front suspension was refreshed with new poly bushes back and front. A faulty electrical plug between the cabin and engine bay (cause of previous rally stoppages) was replaced with new, some rewiring and just for good measure a new battery and alternator.

It was all coming together nicely, our co-driver was as ready as she could be, the Mk1 just needing an MOT and some shakedown miles before competition day. MOT ticked, miles under her belt, she was ready just as well October 4th was upon us. Travelling from Essex to Fulbeck Airfield! What a sight at 4am in the morning the Mk1 on a trailer in front of me. Its new rear axle lit up like an art exhibition, its aluminium rear brace reflecting the light from my headlights. Arriving at just before 7 service set up and breakfast cooking, we were all buzzing and excited for the rally to begin. Car warmed up and ready to go, our co-driver donned her fireproofs and crash helmet, we were ready for stage one both car and team ran perfectly all morning and in the afternoon, putting competitive times and climbing the order (other competitors running into problems) our mood was good, unfortunately on the second from last stage running 4th in class a loose bolt on the rear brake calliper sheared off causing the car to stop mid chicane. That was it, rally over, a broken car and deflated team heading back to Essex. Not to be put off, a new plan in place, upgrade the brake calliper fixings to the axle all ready for next year's season In the meantime we have managed to acquire some exciting winter projects

Author: Paul Doherty

David M Taylor Colin Mcrae Ford Focus

Photographer: @kjimagesautosport

My love of cars started when I was very young watching the Lombard RAC rally of Great Britain with family members on stages like Greystoke, Killer Kielder, Caic and many more growing up around cars and helping my dad fix many old bangers back in the day started my love of cars. After seeing the Rally cars on the stages really got me hooked, after many years watching Jimmy McRae and loads of others there was this young lad called Colin McRae driving flat out in a little Nova then onto the likes of the Sunbeam and his dad's 5-time winning Sierra through the forests sideways really captured me, for many years. I watched the rallying from the Lombard, Network Q, then Wales Rally GB always watching for Colin. To cut a long story short myself and foster brother lee was sitting in Sweet Lamb on Wales Rally GB in 2017 and it was then the decision to replicate Colin's Last year at M Sport of his and our favourite, his 2002 Martini livery M sport Ford Focus.

I have always wanted to do a tribute car in Collins Memory since he passed away in 2007 and I'm honoured and privileged to be in a position to have done the tribute to this amazing rallying hero not just to me but to millions of others too. So when we got home that Sunday the mission was to find a 3 door 2002 Focus omg was that a hard thing to find that wasn't rotten or had a million miles on it, we found the car that we have now for ÂŁ200.00 and started the work to make it into a road-legal rally car a nearperfect replica, the car was done in stages through the build. The car was sanded down and prepared ready to be painted in white, the blue and the orange (a lot of people think it is wrapped but it's all painted) once this was done I hit the livery made and installed as you see it in pictures. I ordered the OMP roll cage and went to London to pick it up, once I came back I started stripping the car inside, I installed it and bolted it into position.

I Got the bucket seats made, the runners and mounting brackets so they would fit the Focus, by this time the harnesses had arrived. So I welded and fitted the eyelets and fitted the harnesses, fitted a helmet net in the back also some intercom with headphones (dummy set) as seen in the pictures, a friend gave me a K & N air filter system from an St170, fitted that and another friend played around tuning it. Not much gain for a 1.6 Zetec S but it goes well enough for me, I changed the wheels to 17 inches put bigger brakes on it, St170 clocks and I do have a flocked dash that's to go in but will have to take the roll cage out to do it and that's a project in itself. I suppose like all projects they develop over time, always improving and it is now 2 years later we've nearly got it to what we want it. In addition, I have since done a Ford Transit Rally Van identical to the car, I have also done a Rally Trailer to match the car and van so I have now got a full Rally set up in Colin's memory which has Colins dad Jimmy McRae, Colin's brother Alister McRae, Allister's son Max McRae, Collins Co-Driver Nicky Grist, Elvyn Evans and lots more signatures on them both. It is very popular and known by so many in and around the car scene and clubs around the UK. I love having it and I'm going to enjoy it for as long as I can.

Author: Paul Doherty

Ryan MK2 Facelift Focus ST Instagram @RJS_MEDIA YouTube RJS_MEDIA My story started 23 years ago. From a very young age, I have always hooked on pretty much anything that moved with an engine especially the ones with four wheels. As a child, I would always make up scenarios ie police chases, traffic jams and street racing in the playroom on the road map carpets just like we all did and that’s pretty much where it started. My first ever car show I went to with my father at Alexandra Palace, all I can really remember from that show was a purple E46 BMW M3 on the stand and that’s where the love for modified fast cars began. Fast forward about 13 years, to the day I passed my driving test. This was a massive achievement for me and opened up a whole new world. My first car was a 1.4 Diesel VW Polo. Now this car was immaculate to the point where it was getting recognised on Show and Shine stands at Edition38. I then managed to bag myself a job as a car salesman and that’s where the bug really took off. I started buying and selling my own cars, ranging from MK5 Golf to a Mini Cooper S and I even managed to have two E46 BMW inspired by the one I saw back when I was a young boy, admittedly there were both diesel but they were still awesome. Then life sadly took a turn for the worst I managed to lose both BMW’s and my job at the time. 8 months went by with no car and no job, I didn’t know what to do or where life was going and then one day the sun shone through the dark cloud over my head and I began to force myself out of a hole.

I started working as a Traffic Management Engineer in September 2019 and by January 2020 I managed to buy my First Fast Ford, Frozen White MK2 Facelift Focus ST, which I have always wanted since the day I drove an Electric Orange ST at a dealership I worked at about 3 years prior. So, I bought the car pretty much standard. It had a useless air filter on it which was ripped out and replaced the day I bought it and from that day, let’s say I got a bit carried away. So let’s start with the exterior, one of the first things to be done was to replace the damaged wheels due to a Herefordshire pothole, so a nice shiny set of Gold Bola B1’s was quickly added to the list of many things to be changed. The car already had Zunsport grills and a Maxton splitter so I decided to follow the trend and add RSP Side skirts, a Maxton diffuser, accompanying rear spats

and a genuine RS Spoiler because the original one was a-bit unnoticeable. I added EBC discs which are drilled and grooved with yellow stuff pads. The original suspension was a bit worse for wear so a brand new set of shocks and springs was a must. Sadly, the car had a couple of underlying niggly oil leaks from the sump, oil filter housing and an oil breather pipe so there was only one thing to do. As if that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, a quick shift was installed, a new clutch and a Collins Performance dump valve was added, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not where the expense will stop. Out came the engine! - The shims were fitted between each cylinder, - A new head gasket, - A new cam belt and water pump, - New auxiliary belts, - Every single rubber pipe replaced with silicone, - The battered and bruised intercooler was replaced, - New turbo to crossover, - A new crossover pipe, - New intake plenum, - New air intake system, - New exhaust system - New engine mounts were all fitted courtesy of Griffiths Autos. In the near future, the plan is to replace the original turbo with a slightly bigger K24 setup, completely strip and repaint the entire car and hopefully by the end of it all it will make for one hell of a show car. When I say repaint I mean to keep it as OEM as possible because with it being White it is extremely unique especially where I live as it's the only one. Speaking of being unique, my next car, my dream car is an R35 Nissan GT-R.

Matt

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I’m in the states in South Florida, A little about myself. I have always been a Ford fan since I could remember playing with hot wheels as a kid. I’m a fan of all makes and builds, but Ford has my heart, even though they ripped my heart out by discontinuing the Focus line here in the States. That’s a soapbox for another time, I came about my Focus after buying and selling 2 1975 F100s. I had a ‘75 Custom In-line6 short bed and flipped it after cleaning her up and getting the interior up to par. After that I bought my Kona Blue ‘75 F100 Ranger 302 all Edelbrock decked out with a short bed. After a couple of years of owning her and wrenching every weekend, I had to sell her to a friend as she was taking up all my time from my 2 young boys.

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