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Supercar hire
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Writing for people who want to understand the machine and the road, not read another list of five reasons to rent a luxury car. Engines, roads, insurance mechanics and the practical business of not damaging something expensive in Kuala Lumpur traffic.
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Routes
14 Jul 20269 min read1,467 wordsThe four driving roads worth leaving KL for
Karak, the old Genting climb, the Ulu Yam loop and the Guthrie Corridor — what each one is actually like, when to go, and what it will do to a car.
Technical
28 Jun 202610 min read1,267 wordsNaturally aspirated vs turbocharged, explained properly
Why a 631 bhp V10 can feel slower than a 565 bhp twin-turbo V6, and why enthusiasts still pay more for the one that feels slower.
Money
30 May 20269 min read1,185 wordsWhat the deposit and the insurance excess actually cover
Two different numbers doing two different jobs. Here is exactly what each one is for, what comes out of it, and how to make sure nothing does.
Driving
19 Apr 202610 min read1,258 wordsHow to drive a supercar in KL traffic without cooking the clutch
Dual-clutch gearboxes, 34-degree ambient heat, square-shouldered speed humps and a 105mm front splitter. A practical survival guide.