Dyno Tuning Wellington: The Nugget

It’s been years since starting this project and now it’s time for the moment of truth; The dyno tune. Working at STM (Speedtech Motorsport Ltd) really does have it’s perks, I managed to twist Chris Wall’s arm into tuning my car after hours. Once on the dyno it quickly became apparent that I had a […]

The Nugget: Bumper is on!

So progress has slowed on the nugget a bit. I refuse to let it beat me though. I need to have it sorted and sold by November. With the help of Bam, I’ve installed the rear bumper. It was heaps harder than I thought, nothing is ever easy. It’s starting to look like a complete […]

Totally Exhausted – Rage Exhaust Installation

An exhausts, all cars need them. This is the super short version cos I’m really tired. My good friend Ron from Total Performance has owed me an exhaust for some website design work I did way back when. Anyways I never had anything to put it on till now. Seeing as the Nugget is really […]

Starting the Nugget & subsequent fuel pump replacement

On Wednesday night Bam and Chris stayed late at the workshop to give me a hand with the Nugget. The aim of the evening was to get the car running, it’s been started before, about 12months ago. **Turn the key** the starter tried to start the engine with no luck. Let the problem solving being. […]

Introducing the “Nugget” EVOCoupe

Right back when I started at STM I purchased my friend Jonnys unfinished project car. With my new employment at New Zealand’s top workshop I figured I would be able to quickly tidy up the loose ends, put on some finishing touches and flick the Mirage for a massive profit. Well 3 years later I […]