Upcoming Events: Hard Park 2017

This weekend is the Hard Park 2017 car show. If you haven't been to Hard Park before and you are passing by the Hutt Valley or Wellington Region, we seriously recommend having a look as the vast amount of cars from a variety of manufacturers from across the globe is absolutely mind blowing.

The event starts at 2:00 PM and is expected to be packed with around 1000 cars expected to be on show.

Trade Me Find: Datsun 260Z

Welcome to another article of Trade Me Finds. This time, we feature a really nicely presented and built Datsun 260Z.

The car is painted in a very clean and classically styled blue and silver two tone with black mesh wheels which suits the car perfectly in our opinion.

The Z is powered by the legendary L26 straight 6 which is known for being more refined than the 240Z's L24. This one has had a 3.1 Litre stroker kit fitted along with new rings, bearings, winged sump, alloy radiator and a set of extractors. The head has been modified by Reg Cook with a different cam, valves and intake manifold with 3 Weber 45 carburettors.

With all this power, brakes were upgraded to bigger items and handling is sorted with adjustable front arms, CV axles and an S15 Silvia diff.

The interior is fitted with a nice set of bucket seats and harnesses, a classic style steering wheel and a protective dashboard mat.

Overall, this Datto would be one hell of a head turner and an awesome weapon on the track. The seller is asking $35,000 which is pretty reasonable considering the rapid appreciation of classic Japanese cars and the amount of time and money invested in this build. The car is located in Wanganui.

To view the Trade Me listing, click here.

Stay tuned for more awesome automotive articles!!!

Project Whizbox: Progress Report

We have been rather slack on any developments done to our project Mini recently and thought we would bring you all up to speed. So far, progress has pretty much stalled as we are waiting for a whole new floor pan, boot and other minor bodywork pieces plus a complete wiring loom. Luckily for us, we have pretty much everything else so once we get those key parts, everything else should go smooth as silk (yeah right!).

The Mini also requires rust repairs on certain panels such as the roof gutters and sills plus some minor panel work to make sure every panel is straight.

That concludes our update on Project Whizbox. If you would like to support our build, please download the Nissan Skyline GT-R and RS App from the Google Play Store. The app was developed by Kiwi Car Facts to help us fundraise for Project Whizbox and only costs $1 NZD! Click Here to purchase the app.

Upcoming Events: The Port Road Street Sprint

This sunday is the fabulous Port Road Street Sprint event where 50 cars take to the street in Seaview to try and post the fastest time. Unfortunately, we were not able to race this time due to suspension problems in our borrowed car and Project Whizbox is still nowhere near completion.

Although the event is pretty much a non spectator event, you can still come and have a look at the variety of cars parked in the pits, which range from modified road cars to fully blown race cars and even drift cars!

Cars In VR: We try playing My Summer Car

Welcome back folks! After a couple weeks of well earned rest we are back and ready to roll. Over the holiday period, we decided to give "the most simulative car building game" called My Summer Car a go. Nothing could prepare us for the weird and downright crazy nature of the game (which is set in Finland, the rally capital of the world).

So far, we have managed to assemble the whole engine, gearbox, suspension, braking system and cooling system which is a start but the little Datsun Cherry clone, which is named "Satsuma" in the game, is still nowhere near completed.

When you first get the car, it is a heavily rusted shell with all the parts required to build it laid out on shelves in your garage. Luckily, you have an inspection pit which aids in working under the vehicle.

Helping you survive are your trusty workhorses, a blue work van, a tractor and a sewage truck. To earn money you must complete various jobs all over the map such as picking up drunk guys and pumping sewage. You must also eat, drink and go to the toilet and to survive you have to either drive one of your vehicles or take a boat to a little shop called Teimon Kauppa where you buy food, drink and petrol.

One of the more fun things to do in the game is drink beer. Lots and lots of beer. If you drink roughly three crates of beer, you pass out and wake up in a random place, which can get a bit frustrating.

Stay tuned for further updates on our progress in this hilariously fun game. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more awesome articles!!!