... If you're into cars in a big way, then you'll know that a modified Japanese car doesn't need a half-naked woman draped over it to make it gorgeous.
Enough already… I hear you cry. I'm sorry I know you came here to find out about the magazine. So what else have we got?
Obviously you have ... Read review
Advantages: Brilliant magazine for the enthusiasts. Excellent coverage of old and new Japanese cars. Disadvantages: Maybe a little too techy for some readers. Quite hard to find in some places.
...you'll know that a modified Japanese car doesn't need a half-naked woman draped over it to make it gorgeous.
Enough already… I hear you cry. I'm sorry I know you came here to find out about the magazine. So what else have we got?
Obviously you have a cover story. This is usually the pick of the bunch from the cars that are featured. The write-up is of a very high standard, as are the pictures. You are usually given a ... ...areas. You are told how Japanese giants such as Subaru and Mitsubishi are doing in the World Rally, as well as being told of the progress made by smaller/private runners who use Japanese cars.
You are also given a glimpse of what new cars we can expect from the many Japanese companies who sell their cars in the UK. Such as a revised Mazda MX-5, which (at the time of writing) hasn't even been announce in the UK yet. Older issues of ... more
This magazine is fairly similar to Max Power, in that it features mainly modified cars. However, unlike Max Power these cars are only from Japan, hence the title of the magazine (well duh…).
Also, you may or may not be pleased to know there are no half-naked women who adorn every other page. No, this magazine concentrates solely on the cars, which is a good thing. If you're into cars in a big way, then you'll know that a modified Japanese car doesn't need a half-naked woman draped over it to make it gorgeous.
Enough already… I hear you cry. I'm sorry I know you came here to find out about the magazine. So what else have we got?
Obviously you have a cover story. This is usually the pick of the bunch from the cars that are featured. The write-up is of a very high standard, as are the pictures. You are usually given a little bit of history about the car and the owner. Then you are taken on a journey with the car…
What I mean by this is the writer introduces you to the car and then gives you a full-on tour. Nothing is left untouched here. Most of the time you can understand and appreciate what you are reading. However, you are taken into more technical areas as well. Some of which are a bit in depth for the average reader, although this is essentially an enthusiasts magazine.
I could solely write this opinion on the way the cover features are written, but I won't. Instead I'll be nice and tell you about the rest of the magazine and what it has to offer.
News
In this section you are given a whole host of different areas. You are told how Japanese giants such as Subaru and Mitsubishi are doing in the World Rally, as well as being told of the progress made by smaller/private runners who use Japanese cars.
You are also given a glimpse of what new cars we can expect from the many Japanese companies who sell their cars in the UK. Such as a revised Mazda MX-5, which (at the time of writing) hasn't even been announce in the UK yet. Older issues of the magazine previewed and reviewed the hideous looking new shape Impreza Turbo before us Brits knew anything about the changes. You get the idea…
Other news concentrates on tuning and styling products from body kits to seatbelts, gauges and dials, pretty much any tuning and styling product is covered over the course of several issues.
Clubs and Shows
After the news sections there are listings and reviews of various Japanese car clubs and shows from all over the world.
The listings for the car clubs are very useful in that you are given plenty of information. You get the club name, telephone number, e-mail address, web site address and even a town/street address. Obviously not all of this applies to all of the clubs.
The feature on car shows is usually fairly short and concise (1 or 2 pages), but you get a pretty good idea of what the show is all about. You are given pictures and a short comment about some of the best cars at the show.
Next Issue
Here, as with any magazine, you are given a glimpse of what to expect in the next issue of the magazine and a date of when it is out (usually every 2 months).
Classifieds
In this section readers can buy and sell their cars and/or any accessories. The adverts are clearly listed by manufacturer, so if you know exactly what you want, you don't get bogged down in other adverts.
Other Articles
Obviously there are also other articles in the magazine about different cars. Here you get some heavily modified cars as well as standard mint-condition classics, such as the Z-cars from the 70's.
Also reviewed are cars from various Japanese tuning specialists such as Option Motorsport, who featured a 600 or 870 bhp Nissan Skyline! The two separate bhp figures are given because the car can run at both. The 600 bhp figure is used for every day use, while the monstrous 870 bhp figure is strictly for track days.
Well I think I've rambled on far too long, and if you're still reading - the medal is in the post (lol)…
So to finish up then… The magazine costs £2.95 and can be quite difficult to find, but I think it is worth the hunt. It comes out every couple of months, and you can order it if you don't feel like trawling through your local shops.
The magazine is published by CHPublications Ltd, you can find them at: www.chpltd.com
The performance in relation to purchase price is amazing, coupled with a competent AWD chassis that offers safety in all weather conditions as well as letting the driver utilise all of the performance all of the time. The boxer engine offers proven reliability and the engineering is faultless. Relatively low service costs make ownership a painless experience (when comparing to other Japaneseperformance cars, such as the arch-rival Lancer Evo).
The quality of the interior is very good, but leans more towards functionality than the comfort and plushness of a European performance car. Everything about this car is purposeful, which also explains why the exterior aesthetics are a little uninspired.
To sum up, the WRX is a useable performance car that won't break the bank. It's practical enough to use for a family car, and will provide ...
Advantages: Very fast car and looks mean Disadvantages: uses a lot of petrol, parts can be xpensive
This car is awsome and is a car most people would call the ultimate car. It is Japanese so is very reliable and with twin turbo's goes realy well. There may be a problem finding parts as there are not too many around and most insurance companies will not recoginise ithis model but persivere. But I think over all it is the ultimate driving car. Look for Imported low milage cars. As with all cars imported from Japan the miles are low and they are usually very well looked after. The parts, if something should go wrong ( which is unlikley on this car) can be hard to sorce and also quite expensive but with so many tuning garages around now that specialise in Japaneseperformance cars the problem is not so bad. I would recomend taking the car to a specialist garage if something should happen to it, even though they may be a little bit ...
matandlynz 11.11.2004
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Nissan Skyline
passengers will not be seated comfortably in the rear. For those wanting to have outstanding Japaneseperformance at a fraction of Subaru or Mitsubishi costs the Integra is the ideal solution. Happy Vtec-ing!! ...
