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[1 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Poly bushes now available from AutoModified

After all the response we have received from our blog about the importance of using polyurethane bushes, we found a supplier of Polyurethane bushes in South Africa. Automodified has been appointed one of the local suppliers for their Polyurethane kits. These poly bushes are amazing quality and extremely well priced too.
Benefits of using Poly Bushes
For more precise handling and firmer control on your vehicle, installing polyurethane bushings can make an enormous difference. They help to maintain the right alignment of caster, camber and toe. Polyurethane bushes can be used in …

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[4 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
Audi S5 Typhon – SR Auto Group

This is the super sexy Audi S5 Typhön, a former beauty queen turned dark knight. Underneath the Leios matte black wrap are a tuned ECM; Milltek downpipe and sport exhaust; Reiger Carbon Fiber aero parts on the front and back. The Audi S5 has H&R coilover suspension and ADV 5.1 wheels in 20 inches of complementary matte black which is not always a great mix, but sure looks insane on this little number.

SR have also tinkered with the Audi S5 Typhon’s drivetrain and tried to beef up …

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[25 May 2011 | No Comment | ]
A gift from Alpinestars

Over the weekend it was the National Drags event. Being an avid supporter I decided to attend the event at Killarney, I was lucky enough to received an Alpinestars cap from the WPMC. Being the Peak Cap collector that I am, I have now added my new Alpinestars cap to my collection.. Thanks again guys.
I wonder what ill be receiving next?

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[17 May 2011 | No Comment | ]
National Drags and Street2Strip

The WPMC is proud to announce that it will once again be hosting another round of the MSA National Drag Championship leg for Streetcars at Killarney on Saturday 21st May. This will attract several top quart…ermile experts from far North to the fair Cape for some serious sprint racing on the Killarney main straight where this event will count towards National Streetcar Status. Last year was the first time this event was held at Killarney and was a huge success with the crowd seeing …

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[27 Apr 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
Header Image search

So we have a new logo and with the new logo we thought it would be cool to have a random header image every time the page refreshes. So we have 8 random images rotating at the moment, but what we thought would be even cooler was to give you guys a chance to maybe have your ride added to the list of random headers. So we are willing to part with 5 spots on our header for your ride. What we are looking for is 5 very appealing photos …

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[18 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Vehicle Detailing – Cape Town

In November JZR Customs celebrate their 4th year in the dynamic and rather challenging vehicle customising industry of S.Africa. Here are some pics of their latest shoot , an effort inspired by their marketing campaign for their newest division, JZR Detailing. They’ve just opened a brand new store in Strand, Cape Town so look forward to great specials in the coming months.

Rashmi, one of the founding members of JZR believes that there is a great demand for a service that meets his clients paint protection needs and suits their …

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[11 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Modified Fiat 500 – Hamann Edition

This is the Fiat 500 Hamann Edition. Looks like a Fiat 500 and it is, but yet it has the performance potential of a Ferrari hatchback if one had to be produced.
The super sexy bubble-shaped hatch’s is a new front bumper with LED lights, fore and rear lip spoilers, side skirts and a rear diffuser to round off airflow management modifications.
The car rides on a Hamann-coilover suspension, which lowers the center of gravity by up to 60 mm. The limited Edtion Hamann Fiat 500 is rolling …

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[5 Apr 2011 | 6 Comments | ]
Bmw M3 Bakkie version

Let your inner Boer drool over these images of an M3 bakkie that BMW actually was created, and tested on the Nurburgring, for its 1 April festivities. The once-off design shares its 309kW heart that of the M3 Coupe and features a super stylish Targa roof as well as the ability to haul 10 sets of semi slicks in its aluminium-clad load bin, which has a payload of 450kg.

 

Unfortunately this M3 version of a Bakkie will most likely never be produced. But if it was to be …