Reverse air scoop theory

According to Iain Ayre, KCB contributor, "There's no purpose for a hood scoop in an injected car. It just creates drag, slows you down and jams more static air into the hot engine bay. My Ayrspeed EcoCobra's reverse scoop uses the low pressure area in front of the windshield to suck hot air out of the engine bay, important for this car that has a 225bhp turbocharged Miata engine. It also has 320bhp per ton, about twice that of an ordinary Cobra replica with a 302 Ford V8. I'm looking forward to finishing it."

Rolls build-up continues

Our resident expat-Brit Canadian correspondent, Iain Ayre, files the following report on his ongoing Rolls Royce project...

"The Rolls fender is now at the rough disposable mold stage, with a thin impression taken off the original fender. Next step is to make a thick resin and mat positive, that will be the final buck from which the proper molds will be taken. Then I can make the four fenders for the car."

April issue sneak peek

Here's a preview look at the April issue that will be on sale about February 27 and in subscriber's hands in the middle of Feb. It's of course loaded with some cool cars, tech info, lots of news and some surprises. Be patient, you'll be able to have it in your hands shortly.