Welcome to SA’s new performance car magazine; driven by passion. The new magazine is pumped with all the best of the local aftermarket motoring scene, and is one that is sure to get the nitrous pumping through your veins. In this issue we bring you a hot ice white Ford Mustang, styled thanks to a bodykit from tuning Guru’s Roush, and boosted by a supercharger from the Whipple stable; nailing the power figures up to the 570Hp mark. We all know Subaru’s are quick, but none more than Martin Peter’s WRX STi. This 2,5 boxer motor has been treated to some exclusive engine bits, and completely hammers the rolling road with 371kw! A Mazda RX7 is a real eye-catcher, and even better if it is powered by a turbo’d Supra lump. Mario Careri made sure his RX7 was still the business, by turning a full 416,8kw on the rear wheels. No issue would be complete with a touch of mzanzi; and in saying that let me introduce this Cuban-infused topless E30 Beemer. Pimped with a brass metallic paintjob, the softest and neatest leather work, and an earth-pounding Kicker install, this BMW definitely raises the bar for all the others. And finally, a MK1 Golf, filled with the best that Cerwin Vega has to offer. Be sure to get your hands on a copy, you won’t want to miss out on this!

Issue 2 of Max My Ride magazine is a real power packer, perfect for your reading X-tacy. On the cover we have a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9, with ultra exclusive imported engine bits under the hood producing 350kw; potentially making it number one of the Most Wanted’s blacklist. The 1,6i Civic Vtec was a pretty quick ride back in its day, but now check out this example, a baby Civic from KZN, packed with an adult sized 2,2-litre Vtec mother powerplant! The track scene has been treated to an old-skool guttered out Alfa Romeo GTV6, packing not one, but two turbo’s under the bonnet; all thanks to ECU guru Domingos. Castrol Edge have been giving away quite a few hot rides at each years Castrol Motorshow. A black Chev Lumina is on offer this year, stacked with a full Vibe sound install, and a tuned V8 engine. The Toyota Fortuner is a hot new SUV on the market, but this MTX packed example, together with its 22” Racing Hart Concepts rims, adds a gangster feel to this Lenasian local ride. With the best local content in the country, could you even ask for more?

Max My Ride issue 3 was where we set the right tone for the aftermarket scene in the country. On the cover we had what has to be one of the fastest rides in the country, a Lexus IS200 that has been pumped up with the addition of a 2JZ Supra engine packing a custom Borg Warner T80 turbo. This piece of machinery is capable of hitting the 1000hp marking with ease, and has enough torque to ensure that passengers enter wearing adult sized nappies! We took a look at a rare Audi S2, owned by Audi Club chairman, Rod Guinot. This Vorsprung monster pushes the 400kw reading on all four wheels every time he takes it out. The sideways Soarer of the owner of the Rock Raceway; Tim Stephens; features a 1JZ lump under the hood and screams around the bends. Mad Customs had their VW Bug featured, which is stacked with the best stuff from the Rockford Fosgate stable. A Conquest with a difference was another one of the sound features, and believe you me; this thing has some of the best bodywork around and sound around! We covered all the latest events such as the Gauteng Motorshow, the BMW track day, the Audi versus GTi club day, and even the IASCA world record event at the Joburg Easter Festival. We upped our game by adding in a competition whereby a R30 000 makeover of your ride could be won it’s easy and simple so get hold of an issue to start entering!  With so much variety and coverage, why would you wanna buy anything other than Max My Ride magazine?

Check out the last months offering from Max My Ride magazine. We featured a hot RX7 from the land of the rising sun capable of smacking out close onto 450kw; a track infused supercharged BMW M3 build with adjustable cambers and the works; a carbon infused Vtec with genuine JDM bits and pieces; an Earthquake pounding turbocharged Toyota RXi; and finally another older Mazda RX7 that is quickly climbing the ranks of the national drift series together with owner and driver, Rudi van den Berg. On the events side of things, we pulled through to do full coverage of the Zooped Up Gauteng crew's first sound off; the Crazy Corsa Crew dyno day all the way in the cape; the SEAT charity event; and finally, the advanced driving day hosted by the Twincam Club. Tech articles included a full test on whether or not cone filters actually work on a standard naturally aspirated ride; as well as the investigation into the various ports available for the bass heads. This issue is definitely not one to be missed, so check it out!

Issue 5 was a killer as we featured some top rides like a 2-door WRX STI packed with the best of Apexi and Garrett, and with over 283,2kw at a mere 1bar of boost; you know that this track devil IS all talk AND all action! A Toyota Supra is a hot ride by any account, but when you see this Pieter’s drift example slamming all 349kw down on the tar while going sideways, it’s like a dream come true for any motor head. The sound fans got a double dosage this month as we featured a two-tone Golf MK4 stacked full of Rockford goodies, while the other feature was a pimped out mini by Creative Rides, which features a full Lightning Audio system, together with a massive LCD and X-Box hiding in the rear for some gaming fun. Lastly, we check out Neolien Botes whom has a hectic passion for cars. This lady has not one but two four-wheel drive examples; like her Audi RS4, as well as her late brother’s rare and legendary Ford Escort Cosworth. The best events were shown, including the Legend’s dyno day at Snail Conversions; Rapid Sound and Security’s first sound off and dyno day event; The Castrol Extreme Auto Show 2009, and round 2 of the SADC Slidemaster’s drifting contest. On the tech side of things we checked out how a performance exhaust can actually be beneficial to a ride. We used Anton’s VW Golf 1600i, and with the aid of Wildcat and SAC, tested out various systems to see what power we could squeeze out. For the sound guys, we installed a small SQ system into the 2007 Ford Fiesta, paying careful attention of how to fit 6” driver’s into the small speaker pod in the door. The iconic ride for this month was the Mazda RX7 SA/FB, the first of the line of legends. In the RC Drift section, our local drift nut, Dario, showed us all how to add on a few extra’s to a new RC ride; and damn does the “Max My Ride” mini drift monster look sweet. This was by far one of the best issues so far, so make sure to get your hands on a copy!

Issue 6 was a real one-of-a-kind. We featured some top rides such as Gerald’s Wheel and Tyre’s BMW e30 rotary-powered drift monster. This ride is not only a good looker, but packs a wicked sound system to go hand in hand with the scream of the 13B. Remus Exhausts is a well known brand overseas; and taking one look at the owner of the brand’s local distributor’s super sleek Toyota Supra makes you feel as if it was a fully international import. We checked out the inner workings of Team Sasol Subaru and their fast Subaru WRX STI hatch; while on the sound side, we took a look at Grant Botha’s sound quality Infinity infused Ford Focus. The Women’s section was filled with a lady that loves the sound game so much, that she turned her Tata Indica into a Pink Panther packed with top audio products.

We covered various events such as the Battle of the Clubs which was held at the newly revamped ODI Raceway; SOCSA’s dyno day; the Fast and Furious show held at uShaka Marine World in Durb’s; and not forgetting the Battle of the Sexes drag racing meet at Midvaal Raceway. On the tech front, we finished off the exhaust mods on Anton’s Golf MK1 1600, with the final power figures knocking up 93kw on the fly; frikkin strong for only a pipe and branch. The sound game was handled by the setting up of the SQ install that was fitted into Clucky’s Fiesta, and with a final score of 24/30 using pink noise, you gotta see it to believe it!

Issue 7 was filled with some top notch motoring ecstasy. First up we had a Golf MK1 that was putting out serious power-induced smoke onto the front tyres thanks to a healthy 2-litre 16-valve turbo’d lump hiding under the bonnet. Melvill Priest is a well known name in the local track scene, so we decided to check out his 240kw Audi A4 track demon, as well as checking out the inner workings of his team of technicians. This team goes by the name of Team VMP Motorsport and is haded-up by none other than Vic Maharaj, who is seen on Supersport’s Formula 1 show. Whilst we were there we decided to ask him a few questions on how he got into the industry. In the drift rings, we scoped out a twin turbo’d Chev Lumina, that has also seen some stroking work done to it enough to put down 408kw on to the rear wheels, at only 0,4bars; and that’s without the extra 120hp NOS that is still to be connected! On the sound side of the tracks, we featured a mint Nissan 300ZX, that not only has the looks, but also has one mother of an audio system in the back thanks to Rockford Fosgate and Lightning Audio. To show off some female talent, we showcased Belinda Havenga, a growing presence in the local drag racing scene, and her Chev V8-powered Ford Sierra. On the events side, we pulled through to the CTSR Crew’s dyno day in the Cape, the Opel Owner’s Club Gerotek event, the finals of the SADC Drifting competition, as well as the Women’s day event which was held at Zwartkops. Dario showed us all about the latest “missiling” craze that’s hitting the RC sector, as well as giving us the full low-down on Mark Kardas, AKA: TK-Sp3cialiST. If you missed this issue, you’d better call us to get hold of a copy; believe me, you won’t be disappointed!

Issue 8 of Max My Ride magazine was a real treat for those who crave the modding scene. First up on the list of feature rides was a BMW M3 e46 model, that has not been turbocharged, but rather, packs it’s punch with an Active Autowerkes supercharger; equalling the opposition with 390kw on a mere 0,7bar boost! We checked out SA’s sexiest VW Scirocco owned by Khalid Hassim; as well as scoping out Dorne Britz’s new drift machine, a 400hp Mazda RX7. Fareed’s Customising have built up one of the meanest MK1 Golf’s around, which is stacked with top audio bits; while the women’s section is taken up by Wilmarie Janse van Rensburg, and her track destined MK1. On the events side of things we pulled through to the BMW Car Club day at Kyalami, the King of Speed event at ODI Raceway, and the second instalment of the Battle of the Sexes series held at Midvaal. We went through to Van Der Linde Developments to learn more about cylinder heads, while XTC Audio showed us all how to install an equaliser. Dario Schiava taught us all about the various types of shocks available for RC drift cars, as well as showcasing Edge, one of the top RC drifters in the ranks. If you didn’t get your mits on a copy or two, phone us up and we’ll sought you out!

Issue 9 of Max My Ride magazine was where we turned everything inside out. On the cover we had a Honda Civic Vtec which has been granted the full makeover in the cosmetics department, wheel department, and even going as far as to throw in a container full of imported parts; not forgetting the turbo’d lump! We had a double dose of Nissan Skyline action from the father and son team of Dez and Shane Gutzeit; while the other track feature on hand was a 600hp Toyota Hilux bakkie which will soon be one of the greatest inclusions into the track racing events side of things in SA. We scoped out a neat Nissan Silvia drift ride from the deep East Rand; while on the sound side we checked out a Dodge Nitro courtesy of Creative Rides. We interviewed Gugu Zulu, the fastest brother in Africa; and on the women’s side, we checked out SOCSA’s PR Chick, Nadia Singh, and her WRX. We checked out some top events like the Cobra Club track day at Zwartkops, as well as the Wicked Obsession sound off in Edenglen. On the tech side, Clucky’s ride got a tint, and we show you the full breakdown on how it’s done; while another mod to his car is the sound deadening of his Fezz’s boot area. This issue was one of the best so far, so if you don’t have one already, give us a call and get your paws on a copy!

In this issue we checked out a BMW 335i that has been given an added advantage; with the inclusions of a new paint job, some carbon bits, and a few trick bits under the bonnet; resulting in just over 300kw of power! We also featured a Golf MK1 with genuine Porsche 928 rims, and a 300kw+ 1800 boosted lump. On the track side of things we scoped out Leon Loubser’s RGM charged E36 M3 track demon, which is always in the top 5 in pretty much any track days he takes part in. The sound side had been spiced up with two hot earth shattering rides. The first, a Hummer H3 rolling on 26’s; packing a mammoth punch thanks to the RF brand, courtesy of the Mad Customs crew; while the second, a Golf MK6 GTi, also maintains street status with a Massive install, thanks to the guys from Potent Car Audio. The women’s section was dominated by Cindy Evans-Finney; a lady with a long history in historic racing, and one of the fastest females in SA; no doubt! We also had an exclusive interview with “The Ginger”, Sias du Plessis; of Gareth Cliff’s morning show fame. The Iconic Rides section was spiced up with the inclusion of one of Audi’s most gifted hatch’s; the old spec S3; while the RC side of things covered an essential part of the RC drift world; the diff. We pulled through to quite a few events; including the Audi versus Subaru skidpan day at Zwartkops; the regional drift off at the Rock; and the Toyz 4 Boyz car show which was hosted by Creative Rides and IS Motorsport. This issue was definitely not one to be missed. Max My Ride; South Africa’s Automotive Authority!

Issue 11 of Max My Ride really pushed the boundaries; where we got hold of some ultra special rides to shoot. First up on the cover we had Edward Cotterell’s Peugeot 206GTi; which with its lumo-green paint job; and huge turbo popping out the bonnet; is able to scare most supercars into hiding; especially when it puts down 250kw at 0,8bar boost; and that’s without the massive shot of NOS in the back! We scoped out Mano Athanassiou’s Subaru WRX STi track demon; which is packed full of imported goodies; which enable all four wheels to spin with 310kw and 590Nm! The sound guys were well catered for here; where we checked out the country’s loudest heavy-weight bass boxing champion; powered by Starsound and Cardio Motorsport; while the other sound inclusion is that of Don Rampersadh and his Ford Focus ST; which not only has a full install in the rear done by Creative Rides; but also packs a healthy 235kw lump under the bonnet. On the Women’s side we chatted to Devina Chetty about here Renault Clio 3 Sport; which has been pimped out via the guys from Potent Car Audio. We also had a chat with 5FM radio legend Sasha Martinengo. We covered a host of events such as the SuperStars V8’s and Vinyl’s at Kyalami; the Rockmania event at the Rock Raceway; and the IASCA finals; of which we have the full results. This issue was a killer; so if you didn’t manage to get one; get hold of us right away and we’ll hook you up!

If you missed out on issue 12, then you missed out on a killer issue. On the cover we had Gerhard Bekker’s imported Honda Civic EG; which packs a huge 18” Kicker sub; an X-Box; an array of amps; a turbo’d engine; damn there’s just so much done to this ride that I don’t even have space to mention it all! We checked out Tyrone Govender’s 650hp Nissan 350Z; while on the drift side; we took a look at Aubrey Hiles and his mean Nissan 200SX; which he actually let Clucky drift just after the shoot! Marius Knoesen’s Subaru track demon is definitely a step above the rest; as it packs out a healthy 347kw and 584Nm at only 1,2bar; and on all four wheels! Kyly Snell and her red-hot modified Ford Fiesta ST took control of the Women’s Section; while the local star this month was none other than Jack Devnarain of Isidingo fame. We featured a few events such as the GTi Club dyno day held at KAR Performance; the NASCAR-styled Free State 500; as well as the MPH Top Gear Live show. We explore what nitrous oxide is and how it works, while Wayne Allan explains the differences in wiring up a subwoofer in either parallel or series. RC man, Dario Schiava, introduced us to the Crawler RC cars; and even gave us a few pics of how these extreme machines can climb up even the steepest of terrains. If you didn’t get your hands on this copy; drop us a call and see if we can hook you up.

Issue 13 of Max My Ride was an issue which really showcased some of the best modifying in the country. First up on the cover we had Desmond Bloem’s BMW 330i, which has been granted a pearl lime spray job; a full customised body-kit; as well as a huge custom sound install in the rear; making it definitely one of a kind. For the track boys we get the low-down on Pieter Zeelie’s new track toy; a Toyota MR2, which many believe is powered by some sort of forced induction as it flies past many turbo’d competitors. This is however not true as its potent 1800 naturally aspirated engine is merely set-up the right way; and with a few custom bits, the car performs exceptionally well on pretty much any track. Danie Jacobs has been building an ultra neat Ford Cortina over the past few years; and finally he is able to showcase his new pride and joy. Not only did he drop a large V8 under the bonnet; he slapped on a set of Work wheels; filled the entire car full of the top Soundstream products in custom enclosures; and gave the car a custom metallic lime green spray-job; transforming it into one of the most customised cars I have ever laid eyes on. A new contender to the Bass Boxing ring is none other than Dr Decibel himself; Jaco Pretorius. This man and his team have put everything into the build of their VW Golf. Lastly, we check out a Ford Mustang Mach 1; owned by Samantha Smith. As a tribute to her late father; she got the car into showroom condition; and filled it up with a stack of Reference Audio goodies; thanks to the guys from Quantum Sound. Our local celeb section is headlined by ex-Bafana Bafana goal-keeper; Andre Arendse. We spent some time with this man and his Chrysler 300C; as well as taking a few shots against him as he stood between the goal posts. We checked out the Opel Owners dyno day event at Nascar; the Ford record event at Phakisa; and round 2 of the Japan Auto drift series. We scoped out the first part of a 2 part series on how to install an ECU; as well as checking out how to wrap a car. If you missed this issue; get one quick!