007 > News

What's going on in this busy industry today.

014 > Fresh Ayre

Our man in America has gone 'hands-on' this month and also does a little ranting.

040 > Display Cabinet

A reader's Bradley GT is put on display this month.

290 > Classified Ads

The biggest market-place for kit cars. We've the largest selection for sale.

200 > The X Factor

Once again MEV has launched a new car from nowhere and in double quick time. This time it's a new body that simply drops onto a Mk 1 Mazda MX5 to achieve a neat, two-seater sports coupe. Ian Hyne tried out the MEV X5 to discover whether it has the X-Factor.

208 > Mazda MNR

MNR has developed their popular Vortx to use Mazda MX-5 donor components. Rob Hawkins finds out which parts can be used and takes their demonstrator for a test drive.

214 > Transformation

Nigel Raine spent 18 months transforming a Mk2 MR2 into a GIF using a selection of panels and components from MR2 kits. Rob Hawkins finds out how he did it.

218 > Production Comp

Practical two-seater open top sports cars are difficult to market successfully as kit cars when you're up against production models ranging from the MX-5 to the Lotus Elise. Rob Hawkins thinks the Murtaya Roadster has the key to success.

323 > Sister Act

The all-conquering and universally popular striker was always going to be a hard act to follow but the new RAW Phoenix demonstrator amply lives up to all expectations but what truly surprised Ian Hyne was how different in feel and performance, two cars built on a common chassis could be and it's not just a simple case of an all enveloping body.

018 > Donor Dilemma

The Ford Sierra and Cortina have been, and still remain, the underpinnings of numerous kit cars. Robust, previously inexpensive and superbly versatile, the recycling of these rep-mobiles has resulted in literally thousands of Sevens, Roadsters and Cobras. However, the once abundance supply of rusting donors has all but dried up. The big question is what will fill this void? Nigel, Tech-Ed examines one such contender in the detail: the BMW E36.

024 > Saving the Pennies

Kit cars can be built on a budget. Nigel highlights a few strategies to reduce the overall costs.

030 > Tech Tips

This months column is devoted to carpeting the boot of your kit car.

032 > Tech Talk

Nigel advises on overheating engines and accommodating tall drivers in kit cars.

036 > Cooling Systems

Nigel's top 10 tips.

043 > Tech Products

Eazi-Bleed, brake pipe clamps and a heater control valve are featured this month.

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