CONTENTS September 2004

REGULARS

HYNESIGHT

Considering the benefits of original design in the light of the imminent arrival of the Toniq-R and looking at the advent of foreign manufacturers keen to sell in the UK .

NEWS

New cars in the form of the re-launched Westfield Eleven, the stretch-cab Domino Pup, BAD’s drop-top 355, the debut if the Toniq-R, a GRP GT6 and a serious toy for pre-teen kids.

YOUR SAY

Your chance to air your views on any subject that’s got you going, ask any questions you may have or have a go at anyone or anything that has upset you.

FRESH AYRE

Doing club stuff from Canada is impractical but we didn’t want to retire Iain Ayre so here’s a new, regular column on kit cars and kit-related stuff from the USA from our new, instant US correspondent.

FEATURES

PALE IMITATION?

The ultra-aggressive styling of the original Kougar Sports has been toned down a little in the restyled car but press the throttle and its claws are just as sharp.

MOJO MATURES

Sylva’s Mojo gets better all the time as the classic sports car combination of road miles and racing furthers its development – and there’s more to come as Sylva explores the off-shoots.

THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS

MN Racing is a new company producing a Lotus Seven-inspired sports car with the benefit of a great deal of race and performance experience.

A THREE LETTER WORD

The WLR offers an impressive blend of extrovert, race-inspired styling and traditional kit car performance from its conventional mechanical running gear.

AUSSIE RULES

The Roaring Forties Ford GT 40 replica is about to hit the UK from Australia and at £26,000 for a full kit, less engine and box, delivered to your door, people are going to take notice.

WORKSHOP

TOOL STORY

Nigel Dean visits Sealey Tools and takes a stroll round their extensive stores to see what this well known company can offer the dedicated kit car builder.

STRIKER BUILD-UP – Part 1

With many years spent driving and writing about kit cars, Robert Hawkins has never actually built one – until now. Here he takes the plunge with a Raw Striker.

THE SEARCH FOR POWER – Part 4

Nigel Dean continues his project to build a 300 bhp Ford Cleveland V8 for under £2,500. A combination of planning, research and a bit of luck are keeping him well on target.

SHOOT OUT AT THE PTS CORRAL

Nigel Dean joins of group of Dax Rush owners as they compare their estimated power output figures with the irrefutable evidence of the PTS rolling road.

TECH TALK

Nigel Dean answers your technical queries and comes up with a few handy pointers of his own.

TECH TIPS

Clever tips, short cuts and demon dodges that make car building easier for the lone constructor.

TECH PRODUCTS

A round up of the latest, specialised products to hit the market that can enhance the quality of kit built cars.

BIG TOYS FOR LITTLE BOYS

The Toylander quarter-scale Land Rover is complete and, aside from the mess in Ian Hyne ’s dining room, he’s enjoyed every minute of the job.