Here you will find up to date information about the road cars we are running. Find out about how we are modifying our cars along with problems and fixes we have found throughout the ownership of the cars. Its very rare for a car in the Playtoy garage to stay standard - wheels, exhausts, air filters, suspension and brakes are some of the modifications we carry out!
Nick, the resident valeter (and 'just' a tyre fitter) has owned this John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S for almost 2 years. Apart from the huge list of factory options and modifications, there have been some aftermarket additions such as Eibach Springs, Brembo discs and pads more >>>
Nathaniel a.k.a family man bought this car to take family man wheels to the next level. This car has plenty of torque from its 2.3 turbo charged engine, providing it with plenty of overtaking thrust. It is being slowly modified with Eibach Springs and a JR Induction kit. more >>>
George is running an Accord Type R at the moment, after being used to his volvo T5's he decided to go for something with more handling finesse, which still can crunch the motorway miles on his regular commute. The Accord features an 8000rpm screamer more >>>
Simon is running an 08 model STI Impreza at the moment, this car produced 300 bhp as standard. Since getting the car 18" BBS Alloy wheels have been added, also an STI front splitter finishes off the front end nicely.. more >>>
Super Cars
Once in a while we have the opportunity to be in close contact with some of the finest super cars - we will try and provide as much coverage as possible here!
This rare white Aston Martin Vanquish S really caught our eye - with 520 bhp and a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds its not all about looks either! more >>>
Past Cars
Here you will find previously owned cars belonging to the Playtoy crew - as we change our cars quite often there will be a number of cars here! Find out how we got on running them and what modifications we recommend.
Simon runs this Clio 172 cup, which is modified lightly with Eibach Sport Line springs, OMP upper front strut brace, KTEC Cat back stealth exhaust and a KTEC front carbon fibre splitter. Find out what is planned for this car here... more >>>
After owning the 197, Nick decided a change was in order over to the dark side of Japanese cars. A 2004 model Civic Type R was purchased, fitted with a Magnex exhaust and an ABP Fast Road setup. more >>>
Nick has recently bought this Clio 197 F1 R27. This car is standard at the moment, however the standard spec includes recaro seats, 4 pot Brembo brakes, cup suspension and anthracite wheels. more >>>
This was Nick's second cooper s. A different approach was taken with the modifications, black Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 rims gave it a track car look, whilst it sat more aggresively on some Eibach Pro Kit springs. The exhaust and air filter came from american companies Magnaflow and Alta more >>>
Wayne bought this Z Cars mini in the summer of 2007, it was based on a mini pick up shell, with a Z cars rear space frame. Situated here was an R1 Motorbike engine producing 160bhp powering the rear wheels - accelerating the car to 60 mph in around 4 seconds! more >>>
Nicks Renault Clio 172 was purchased in september 2007 to replace the Mini Cooper S. Since buying this car there have been a few mods including wheels, springs and exhaust. more >>>
