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Project TCS – Blyton Park 30th May

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

The day finally arrived! Blyton Park, 30th May 2021! The day we finally see how our mini goes for real. With the timing chain done by JWS Developments as well as geometry set up. Well set up the best they could do with the limited adjustability we currently have. JWS advised we need top camber […]

Project TCS – 1 week to track day!

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

Here we are, only 1 week to go until track day! You would think we are obviously all fully prepped by now then yes? Er… No! Assuming over 2 month prior would be plenty enough time to order items was our mistake. Whether its covid or brexit, something held things up for us! The good […]

Project TCS – New Timing Chain 30-70

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

Does a new timing chain increase performance? No. However if your old one was stretched or the tensioner weakened, then there is definitely a big increase in performance to be had! Our Mini Cooper S started rattling randomly in our very first video. Since then we took it for performance runs, mainly 30-70mph on our […]

Anthony’s BMW M135i

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

Why did I buy a BMW M135i? Simply because I wanted the only hatchback with a 3.0 and 6 cylinders out there at the moment! A nice step up in performance frommyold TT too! She does everything I ask of her, at a very nice pace. From my many trips to Santapod to road trips […]

Project TCS – New chains and Dyno

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

Project TCS has been quiet for some time now. Along with the on going Covid issues and lockdown, we’ve also had Christmas and New year to contend with. It’s been taken slowly. However our Mini track car donor has now had a full health check from the experts at JWS Developments as well as big […]

Steve’s Modified Ford Focus ST

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

I bought my Ford Focus ST brand new back in 2016 so I’ve had her a few years now. The reason? Because why not? I’m semi retired and wanted to treat myself. So I walked in to a Ford dealer and came out shortly after a few quid down… One test drive was all it […]

Jordan’s Ford Fiesta ST180

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

What made me choose my Fiesta ST180? It was a very simple and obvious choice for me. I had previously owned a 1.0 EcoBoost Fiesta that always served me well. Wanting something better and faster, why not go for the flagship of what I already have? As soon as I test drove her, I knew […]

Josh’s Nissan 350Z

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020Rich_TheCarSceneLeave a Comment

I’ve always been a fan of Nissan Z cars and Josh Jenkin’s 350 certainly does not disappoint. Tastefully modified whilst retaining it’s original charm and beauty. Having seen his 350Z at one of our shows we had a little chat with Josh to find out more. What drove you to your Nissan 350Z? I started […]

Project TCS – Mini Cooper S Track Car First Drive

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020Rich_TheCarScene

The Mini Cooper S is off to JWS Developments at Bolsover today. However we couldn’t let her go until we had a bit of a play yesterday! Now that we have sorted our insurance with “Need To Insure” at Mansfield. Fantastic price and a great policy for what we need, supplied by Paul at Need […]

Pocket Rockets for under £2k!

November 13, 2020November 14, 2020Rich_TheCarScene

Pocket rockets for under £2k? That’s the beauty of wee cars, you get a lot for your money when it comes to fun factor! They also offer better economy and are more accessible fat a younger age than a super saloon. Because they are so small and light, they don’t nessacarily need huge power to […]