Tag Archives: Car Tuning

Unveiled in September 2014, Daihatsu's Hijet entered its 10th generation with a bang. It was the first comprehensive update to the popular Kei-sized truck in 15 years, although the van-based variants got their 10th-gen update in 2004.  Marty's 4x4 tip-truck, known as Keith, has proved itself to be a sick little around-town runabout (SEE: HERE),…

Apart from the fresh smell, the epic reliability, and great performance, the best thing about working on new cars is the fact they haven't built up years and years worth of grime and schmutz under them... like the EK Civic the lads are currently hurling spanners at. In the latest episode (CLICK ME!) we see Moog and…

VTEC, otherwise known as Variable valve Timing and lift Electronical Control, has become a byword for Honda high-performance shenanigans since its introduction in 1989. But how does it add the magical horsepower to tiny naturally aspirated petrol engines (LIKE THIS ONE IN THE NEW EPISODE HERE)?  The good news is there is zero witchcraft involved.…

The recent addition of a spicy little EK Honda Civic to the MCM garage has ignited a debate about whether the boys should stick with the mystery B16A that came with the orange-utan hatch, or go for a modern K-swap. The latest episode (CLICK THIS LINK) sees the lads start working on the B16A, so I…