Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 i Fast Car

1981 was a watershed year for the Porsche 911. This was when the SE-spec 930 Turbo was offered with the Flachbau option, an expensive and unusual alteration which replaced the front panels with a more sloping profile and pop-up lights. ‘Flachbau’ means ‘flat construction’; these factory conversions are generally known in English as ‘flatnose’ or ‘slantnose’, and they’ve become a bit of an icon. Slantnose options continued to be offered right through the 1990s, although they became so prohibitively expensive that fewer and fewer buyers ticked the box, until Porsche stopped offering it altogether. To give you an example of how big a deal the slantnose is, in the USA (the biggest market for this sort of thing), a 964 Turbo S would have cost $99,000 back in 1994. And…

Owning a car these days can feel like pushing water uphill. You’re stymied at every step by things that just don’t want you to succeed. Premium unleaded is eyewateringly expensive. Insurance costs are ever-rising, thanks to the huge number of uninsured ass-clowns driving about. The roads are riddled with potholes big enough to set up a tent in. And as if all of that weren’t enough, you get snooty berks in Priuses looking down their noses at you and judging you for your gas-guzzling toy, regardless of the fact their Prius really isn’t that green. You can’t win. And all we have to look forward to is a future of autonomous motoring in which the driver is eliminated from the equation entirely. But don’t be too downhearted. If you think…

From £179 (each) DBA BRAKES T3 5000 SERIES DISCS, With over 40 years on the circuit, DBA are the biggest name in braking Down Under. In fact, DBA stands for Disc Brakes Australia and they have one of the most comprehensive application lists anywhere in the world, chiefly because they have just about every motor imaginable on the street there. And none seem to be standard. It’s also worth remembering that, when it comes to laying it all on the line for extreme performance, the Aussies are probably the craziest nation of petrolheads on the planet. After all, they don’t have little things like car insurance or emissions checks to worry about. They love a punch-up at Bathurst every year too, just to decide who’s better, Ford or GM. And…

Hawk 2.5 Ton Aluminium Trolley Jack, £150 It’s finally summer and that means it’s time to get those posh new wheels on. So quite obviously, you’ll all be needing one of these! It goes without saying that no car nut should be without a proper trolley jack stashed away in the garage… and this Hawk Professional Series item is clearly one of the swishest out there. For the money, it’s also one of those tool porn bargains that don’t come up very often. To be fair, this isn’t the only jack in the Hawk Tools line-up either. They offer a whole selection of TUV approved jobs starting at around 50 quid. This particular item however, not only has a proper pro-style ‘twin-piston’ setup for quick and easy lifting, but the…

Let it not be said we don’t enjoy a detailing challenge here at Meguiar’s UK! Faded paintwork is nothing new for our infamous detailing bay. But it’s been a while since we welcomed a car in quite the condition of Danny Coe’s Mitsubishi Evo VIII FQ260. Now this isn’t us naming and shaming Danny for looking after his car badly. Quite the opposite in fact. You see Danny’s not long owned this particular Evo pictured here. The problem is, prior to his recent ownership, it stood abandoned for over five years on a farm with not so much as a car cover in sight. In fact, Danny’s actually saved this future performance classic from that giant scrapheap in the sky. Although abandoned for many years, mechanically the car wasn’t in…

Retro Rides is a name that will be familiar to many of you. It’s a huge forum which shares a lot of the values of the magazine you’re holding in your hands. Quirky and cool cars are the order of the day, from 1940s rat rods to 1990s Touring Cars and pretty much everything in between. With the ever-growing scale of the forum, it was inevitable it would spawn a show, and the Retro Rides Gathering has been running for years, growing from the Retro Rides Show at Mallory Park, through its inauguration as the Gathering at Gaydon’s British Motor Museum, over to the historic Prescott Hill Climb, and into its current guise at Shelsley Walsh. But what we’re seeing here is something else again: an all-new-for-2018 show at Goodwood,…

If you missed the last issue, you may be wondering what this rather hairy-chested, 300bhp bruiser is all about. Well, this is our 2018 giveaway car, so the premise is that one jammy bugger will be calling this their own immediately after TRAX in October. Although, that being said, we just couldn’t give it away as standard, could we? That just wouldn’t be cricket! Instead we’ll be bolting on some well-chosen mods and getting this one up to scratch before we hand over the keys. After which I’ll probably go and have a little cry in the corner somewhere. Anyway, after a full steam valet last month, I thought it only prudent to get the big Nissan up on the ramp and give it a good once-over. To be fair…

No Stereotypes Here Our Midge, who hates getting up early or on a plane, unless he’s going on one of his bi-weekly holidays, had to take a work trip to Germany this month. Which he was most chuffed about. We did think there was a spot of naughty national stereotyping creeping in when he said he was being picked up by some bloke called Jurgen in an Opel sausage van though. But no. We stand corrected. FC Nutritional Advice Pt.4 What with our Jules being a hot contender for the regional Slimming World Man of The Year (and no, we’re not joking), once again, it’s time for more nutritional advice: “When you go shopping, choose one of the small trollies, and stick to the fresh ingredients you need, while avoiding…

Across the two-day Power Maxed MotoFest Coventry event visitor numbers topped last year’s high of 130,000 as tens of thousands of show-goers flocked into the city. Those who gathered on the viewing galleries saw drivers from the British Automobile Racing Club’s various championships do battle on the sprint circuit. After two days of competition, the sprint legend that is Olly Clark – piloting The Gobstopper Impreza – took the top step, setting the new official MotoFest Coventry track record for completing the 1.6 mile Toyo Tires sprint circuit in just 69.64 seconds. “The sprint competition proved a phenomenal success,” said festival director James Noble. “It’s fitting that we have a true motorsports legend in Olly as our first ever sprint trophy winner and lap record holder.” Over at the short…

WHITE LABEL PRO R WHEELS, FROM £375 (SET) The guys at White Label Wheels may be brand-new to the UK, but what they’re offering here is simply unbeatable value. In fact, we had to look twice at the price because 375 nicker doesn’t just bag you one glorious-looking rim, as we first thought – no, you can have all four for that. Lovely frickin’ jubbly! It’s always nice to see any classically designed 15-inchers come onto the market, especially those of the staggered variety. While we have been absolutely inundated with awesome-looking hoops that are 18 inches and above over the last few years, the variety of new smaller offerings seems to have dropped significantly. We realise the majority of modern cars take large wheels, but many forget there’s still…

“If Ryan’s dishes taste as good as his Fiesta looks, we suggest you head to his restaurant” Being a top chef is a real challenge. There are crazy hours, intense pressure and people to manage. It also requires the ability to be creative, like Ryan O’Donoghue who is responsible for constantly inventing new recipes. This is a particular skill he’s taken from the kitchen and applied to his own fantastic Fiesta project. You see, this car rarely stays the same for more than a week or two, it’s continually evolving at a rapid pace as Ryan just can’t help mixing things up. It’s had several wraps and more wheel changes than you’ve had hot dinners. Even the headlights have had more mods than many people do to their entire car!…

If aliens swooped down upon Earth today, how do you think they’d modify their cars? One thing’s for certain. No matter how their other-worldly creations ended up, they’d be guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. Growing tired of witnessing the same trends at every car show he attended, Pennsylvania resident Drew here has taken a leaf out of our imaginary extraterrestrial chums’ book while undertaking the epic six-year build on his Infiniti G37 saloon. Now undeniably one of the most awe-inspiring examples of this car the world over, it seems that daring to be different sometimes really does pay off. It may have gone on to win more awards than Titanic has Oscars since its recent completion, but Drew’s car beginnings were just as humble as the rest of…

The sleepy town of Pewsey is one of those places where time appears to have stood still. Nestled in the rolling Wiltshire countryside, life here runs at a more sedate pace. But don’t be fooled. Like many of the UK’s smaller towns and villages, look a bit deeper and you’ll often find a lively tuning scene. This area is home to RamAir, one of the UK’s fastest growing air filtration specialists. With a heritage stretching back to 1981, the last eight years has seen rapid growth with a new range of performance intakes. Key to this success has been a can do attitude and willingness to help people out with unusual fitments. People like Chris Roberts. Chris has been a mate of Dan, Chris, Mike and the rest of the…

Track time One of the biggest attractions of the show will be the public track time, and why not? After all, we’re talking about the hallowed ground of Donington Park Circuit here, and you don’t get that chance every day! So, why not take the opportunity to get your modified car out on one of the world’s most renowned stretches of tarmac? You’ll get to take on the legendary Craner Curves and test your bottle by finding the bravest braking point for the Old Hairpin, just like many of your favourite racing drivers. And all this in front of thousands of spectators too! We’ve packed the track timetable with loads of sessions throughout the day so, no matter your experience or skill level, there will be a space for you.…

Reis Motorsport Insurance is a leading specialist broker, arranging bespoke cover for all levels of motorsport from professional teams and drivers through to club amateurs and enthusiasts.   They can also arrange road motor insurance for non-standard vehicles, high performance, modified, and competition cars, as well as on-track liability cover for organisers and personal accident cover.   Mark Taylor – Operations Manager tells us more about the company…   Q) WHY DO I NEED SPECIFIC TRACK DAY INSURANCE? A) Road insurance policies generally don’t cover you for track days. But, whether you are competing or just having a fun day out with friends, it’s important to have the right cover. Say your car catches fire, or you get hit on the track, you could be the one paying for the…

Coming Soon The Z30 Toyota Soarer is a legend. It might not have the same kudos as the Mk4 Supra but in some cases they do share the same engine, the 2JZ, and that’s just one reason we absolute love them. And the best one in the UK? Well, that would belong to Simon Davies and we know Simon, so we’ve got our cameras out and had his gold beauty photographed for a future issue of the magazine. Keep your eyes peeled for this one… “THERE ARE SOME STRANGE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD. PERHAPS THE STRANGEST ARE THOSE WHO BUY HOUSES NEXT RACE CIRCUITS TO AND THEN COMPLAIN ABOUT THE BLOODY NOISE!” It’s crazy to think these people actually exist. It’s a bit like going to Maccy Ds and then…

It’s one of the largest single model car shows to be held anywhere in the world. Wörthersee GTI-Treffen, to give the event its full name, is a four day celebration of the Volkswagen GTI, held in Austria every year. What’s it like? I have absolutely no idea. I’ve never been. I have, however, like countless others, been in the region in the weeks before the GTI-Treffen. This is the real Wörthersee, you see. Thousands of enthusiasts from all over Europe congregate in the small towns around Lakes Wörth and Faak, just to hang out, take in the atmosphere and, for a few weeks at least, turn the area into mecca for VW Group enthusiasts. Everywhere you go, there’s tastefully modified metal cruising the streets, racing through the hills or aired…

300bhp used to be a truly remarkable figure. Back in the 1960s and ’70s it was the sort of power you’d find in ethereal supercars, way out of reach of the ordinary driver; the De Tomaso Mangusta, the Lamborghini Islero, impossibly stylish and weird machines that the likes of us could only ever dream of. Well, Detroit offered an alternative, obviously, with 300bhp being the territory of the scariest muscle cars, the hi-po Ford Falcons and Pontiac Tempests, but even these were a million miles away from the Minis and Cortinas of the everyday back then. In the 1980s, you’d find three-hundred horses in cars like the Porsche 928 and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It was still really special in the era of red braces and Filofaxes. It wasn’t…

Today’s modifying scene, more than ever, is polarised between two main approaches: the ostentatious and the less-is-more. Both methods have their merits, and it’s all in the execution. But it’s safe to say that for every outrageous widebody Lambo there’s a few dozen tastefully upgraded retros. And you could even argue that the minimalist approach is far harder to pull off: if you’re building a money-no-object supercar you can go hell for leather with your wallet, throwing cash at every aftermarket manufacturer who takes your fancy and pulling together a colourful jigsaw puzzle of big-name additions. Accentuating the simple purity of a design, however, requires a light touch. Some of the classiest builds are the ones where people who aren’t in the know wouldn’t realise anything’s been done at all.…

TRAX Donington is a brand new Fast Car Entertainment event for 2018! Inside this official programme you’ll find handy maps, timetables, and the vital show info you need to get the very best out of your show experience. Naturally, being held at Donington means that the circuit will be in full swing throughout the show, and we’d recommend that you don’t miss the special demos and anniversary displays. A full timetable of the track and show action can be found over on page 126, so take a look. TRAX Donington is also one of the best places to grab goodies for your modified car, whether that’s a new performance part, a killer deal on your insurance or some new car cleaning kit. We’ve got it covered by the best brands…

TRAX Donington offers car enthusiasts the chance to bag themselves a bargain at the famed Retail Village. You’ll find everything you could ever need for your modified car, from performance upgrades, styling products, hard-to-source accessories, and even car-inspired clothing… Goodridge We’re delighted to welcome Goodridge as the official brake hose partner of TRAX Donington. Since 1969 Goodridge has been the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of fluid transfer systems. Goodridge engineer bespoke systems for the full range of vehicle fluid transfer applications but is best known for its innovative performance braided stainless steel brake lines… The design Goodridge Performance brake line kits feature the finest quality hose comprising a PTFE inner liner with a stainless steel outer braid. The brake lines offer flexibility and perfect fit, and such superior resistance…

Nope. We’re not going to offer you half the trade price for your car, like those websites. Instead we want to give you the chance of being featured in the best modified car mag on the planet! So if you own a cool as a cucumber car you think is worthy of Fast Car, we’d love to see it. Please send a selection of good quality images and a spec, to jules.truss@kelseymedia.co.uk with ‘Feature Car’ as the subject. If we like it, we’ll get back to you to arrange a photoshoot. Simples.…