May 2002 Edition
HYNESIGHT
The editor reflects on the impact of the Tiger Z1OO, revels in the glorious sensations of the WAM 3S and invites your comments,
good, bad or indifferent.
NEWS
There are more events than ever for this summer, the motorsport calendar is kicking off and there are
more new cars to tempt you into building something special.
MOTORSPORT
The bike-powered series gets under way, GD has opened its account and there are a few places left on September's Liege -Targa event.
YOUR SAY
Starting this month we have some goodies to give away.
All readers' letters published will receive Lava hand-cleaning products so break a cardinal rule and put it in writing.
CLUBS
lain Ayre advocates drinking licences, takes a look at a Fiero based replica,
reckons NG is doing classic MG enthusiasts a favour and offers a poem and a cake recipe.
THE HOLE STORY
The Arkley 55, Foers Triton and Shelsley Spyder occupy Steve's nostalgic bent this month as he details their case histories in response to readers' enquiries.
CLAWS 2
David Hill probes the electronic wizardry that enables the Tiger Z1OO to beat a McLaren Fl to 60 mph and hopefully establish a new world record.
A ROUND NUMBER
The ZlOO uses the Tiger R6 chassis and suspension arrangement through which to put its 500 bhp per ton.
We find out what it's like with a 2-litre Zetec.
A SENSATION EQUATION
The WAM 3S is a brilliant replica that captures the looks and driver sensations of a powerful, fifties,
classic sports car. Ian Hyne waxes lyrical over the driving experience.
BRACE YOURSELF
The Tomcat seemingly takes over where the Dakar left off although this one concentrates on off-road ability rather than the style stakes.
A NEW KING IN TOWN
Midas Cars has had an up and down career in recent years but now the company is back with renewed enthusiasm and a new model.
BUGGY BUSINESS
James Hale is the UK's top man on all things buggy related. If you're a V-dub, buggy-tub man,
James showcases last year's British Buggy
extravaganza as a taster for 2002.
TEMPEST FUGIT
Ten years after its introduction, the Tempest is back and this time round it seems that Reliant power is no bar to success.
BITS AND PIECES
A round up of useful tools and specialist products to make life in the car builder's garage a bit easier and more professional.
HALF AND HALF
lain Ayre brings news of a cunning engine conversion combining a Zetec block and bottom end with a CVH big valve head.
WORKSHOP Q&A;
lain Ayre uses his fund of mechanical knowledge in an effort to offer solutions to problems that have so far refused to be solved.
TECH TIPS
Gerry Hawkridge is back with his bottomless pit of Tech Tips. This month it's wiper systems and their correct installation.
COBRAS IN CONTRAST
Do you have trouble getting the spare in the boot of your Cobra replica? Well spare a thought for the bloke who's got the engine in there!