Jazz FM is no longer broadcasting to the North East of the UK, so it’s gone from the streams page. You can still listen to the London station here. Added a new stream for ID & T Radio based in the Netherlands – commercial dance stuff in the day, specialist dance in the evenings, including Armin Van Buuren’s A State Of Trance. The stream is here (uses Winamp).
MG Sport & Racing announced last week a higher-powered version of its high performance sports car, the MG XPOWER SV-R, at the Geneva Show.
The extra performance comes from a 5-0 litre, XPOWER version of the all aluminium, 32 valve, double overhead camshaft V8 engine. Built in conjunction with V8 tuning specialist Sean Hyland the car accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Top speed is circa 175 mph/ 282 kph.
The modifications to the engine give a significant increase in power output from the 320 hp of the level entry SV to 400 hp at 6000 rpm in the SV-R. At the same time, the extra engine capacity gives a massive increase in torque from 410Nm to 510 Nm at 4750 rpm for awesome mid range performance.
To keep the extra power under control, the SV-R is fitted with larger diameter Brembo brake discs. New alloy wheels, a rear wing and unique detailing set this car apart.
Naturally the SV-R retains all the best features of the entry level SV, recently launched in the UK. The high tech vehicle features F1 inspired carbon fibre composite body construction, double wishbone race-developed suspension, remote telemetry with security tracking and full harness inertia seat belts.
An automatic transmission option will be available.
Every SV is individually built to personal customer order and prices for the entry level SV start from £65,750.00.
Prices for the new SV-R start from £82,950.00
Recently appointed Managing Director of MG Sport & Racing John Parkinson said: “The SV-R is the next step in the evolution of the SV range and represents a tremendous increase in power and performance which makes it a thrill to drive.”
Flat Eric was the coolest! He still is the coolest! I don’t know what happened to him after his brief spell in the Levi’s videos in the 90’s, but here he is in all his glory:
The Original Movie – Eric and Angel crusing in their car!
The Fly Swat – Eric swat’s a fly!
He da man! (Well, he da puppet!)(Ain’t no muppet!)
The March 2004 Dance Chart is out now!
At the top of the chart is probably one of the best vocal trance tracks of the year so far. IIO – Smooth (Airbase Remix) takes the gorgeous vocals by African-born Nadia and mixes them with some Airscape-sounding uplifting trance. Result? Choon! I have no idea if Airbase and Airscape are one and the same, but they do sound very similar! Anyway – check out this track now! The commercial release of the single also features a stack of other mixes too, so something to please everyone.
At number 2 is very good housey track from the Benny Benassi stable. However, the Vision mix sounds nothing like the electo-sounding “Satisfaction” which was the hit of summer 2003. If you’re after that sound, then there’s the Sfaction Mix, but it’s the Vision Mix which forms the basis for the radio edit and club mix. For a totally different slant on the track, you MUST check the lush-sounding “Alle Slow Mix” – a nice chillout version – perfect for the nights of Summer 2004! (yeah – Summer is just around the corner now!)
Stepping up a gear, at number 3 is the NY-sounding LIV (Life In Intense Volume) with Journey Of Love. Choon! Check the Extended Mix – great track, excellent production – chooner! At number 4 is a superb new dance act from The Netherlands called Candee Jay. You can check out her excellent website here. Pronti & Kalmani are behind Candee – they’re the peeps that did “Janeiro” (THE track of 2002?) and they were also responsible for some very popular artists in 99/2000. Commercial, yes, but there are some great mixes for this single! Check it out!
Brit dance acts JX and Kelly Lllorenna feature at numbers 5 and 6, whilst at number 7 is the very catchy “Girlfriend” by Robbie Rivera. It’s as catchy as chickenpox (but nicer!) and you’ll be singing it for ages.
Anyway, check out the complete March 2004 Dance Charts here.
More next month – stay chooned!
David O’Leary is looking for a new assistant!
Why? To walk the dog because he can’t hold a 2-0 lead!!!
SOTV!
The iconic MG sports car brand is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2004 with specially produced Limited Edition cars. Derived from the UK’s best-selling sports car, the TF 80th Anniversary LE has a unique specification and limited production, of which only 500 will be made available for the UK market.
A debut for the limited edition MG car was held at the end of January at the Retail Trust’s ‘Hollywood Ball’ at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane. The charity auction conducted by fashion celebrity Jeff Banks saw the bid reach a total of GBP275,000.
Three 80th Anniversary TF LEs are available with colour co-ordinated hood and trim combinations, and features that include unique identity detailing, with a choice of 135, 120 Stepspeed (CVT transmission) or 160 power units.
Rod Ramsay, Sales Operations Director, MG Rover Group, says: “It’s appropriate that we celebrate 80 years of MG production with a special TF 80th Anniversary LE – the product most closely representing the icon that is the archetypal MG sports car. If a charity auction can raise GBP275,000 for one of the LEs, then the remaining 499 represent great value!”
Read on for more, or click here for photos of this special edition.
Three versions of the 80th Anniversary LE are available ‘S in new Pearl Black, Starlight Silver or the new Goodwood Green. Each 80th Anniversary LE can be specified with the 135, 120 Stepspeed (CVT transmission) or 160 power units.
The Silver and Black anniversary ”TF”s have a contemporary appearance featuring a new Burgundy Red coloured hood. The interior is trimmed combining an Ash grey interior with Grenadine Alcantara® and black leather seats. Embroidered with ‘1924 MG 2004’ logos on the seats, the interior also features a bright-finish console, door casings, gear knob and handbrake grip.
The new Goodwood Green, a pearlescent aquamarine paint finish, Anniversary ”TF” is more traditional in style, combining a new tan hood with a matching tan interior. Black Alcantara® and tan leather seats are also embroidered with ‘1924 MG 2004’ logos. Wood effect inserts are fitted to the console, on the doors and complement the wooden gearknob and leather steering wheel.
All 80th Anniversary LE models feature as standard a folding windstop and CD tuner. Externally 16″ 11-spoke alloy wheels featuring a new ‘shadow chrome finish’ combine with front fog lamps and bright door handles to create a special appearance. Anniversary ‘1924 MG 2004’ bootlid badging distinguishes the 80th Anniversary LE at the rear.
Specifications
| MG ”TF” 80th LE Model | CO2(g/km) | On The Road Price |
| 80th LE 135 | 184 | GBP 18,895 |
| 80th LE 120 Stepspeed | 194 | GBP 19,645 |
| 80th LE 160 | 179 | GBP 21,195 |
Optional extras
| Optional Extra | Price |
| MP3/CD tuner | GBP 100 |
| 6 Disc CD autochanger | GBP 250 |
| Passenger airbag | GBP 275 |
| Hard top black | GBP 1,150 |
| Hard top body colour | GBP 1,295 |
| Air conditioning | GBP 1,125 |
| Sports Pack 1 (10mm lowered and uprated suspension) | GBP 150 |
Since 1924, MG cars have appealed to the sports enthusiast and today club membership is in excess of 100,000 members worldwide. The MG brand is a pure and iconic sports motoring brand that over the years has inspired the enthusiasm for driving pleasure. Today’s MG range offers enthusiasts the widest choice and the largest product range in MG’s 80-year history. Sales of the ”TF” in 2003 were up 22%, retaining its position as the UK’s best-selling sports car ‘S the highest sector sales in seven years.
Key 80th Anniversary dates in 2004 include:
13 March ‘S 1st MG car (Jack Gardiner’s Special 4 seater Sports 14/28)
1 May ‘S Octagon 1st registered as an MG trademark
1 September ‘S 1st production MG Super Sports (14/28) went on sale
Performance and economy are unchanged from the core ”TF” products.
Photos of the 80th Edition LE can be found here.
Getting frisky in the kitchen can be dangerous! Ouuch!
I found a few more videos to keep all your dance fans HP! First up is the most excellent instrumental trance track DJ Peran – We Want To Be Free. WARNING! X-Rated vid! This track reminds me of the summer, washing the car, going for a drive, roof down! Although I don’t think I’ve ever had my car washed by such babes! Anyway, like I say, it’s little on the dodgy side, so don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
Next up is a track that I keep hearing on Galaxy. It by The Lost Brothers – Cry Little Sister and it’s a choon! A version also appears on the latest Ultra.Trance album. Choon! 100%! (Watch out for the vampires in that vid!) 🙂
Next up is the brand new single by Junior Jack – Da Hype. It’s due out for a UK release later this month and features vocals from Robert Smith (apparently he was in The Cure?!)(yeah, I know, I know – soz, I’m not a fan of The Cure!)
Next up is this odd kind of track that I found. In fact, it’s not sung in English, so I have no idea what she is singing. But Lorna – Papa Chulo is a cool video, and the gal keeps going on about “Papi” and “loco”. Works for me! 🙂 It guess is the kind of thing you’d see on MUN-DOS.
The last 2 vids I’ve added are the Unrated version of Yomanda – You’re Free (wow – I’d forgotten how good that track sounds!)(do what you want to do!) and Tim Deluxe – Less Talk More Action. Both cool, both fresh, and both very chewy! Enjoy!
Richii.com served up more pages than ever before in January 2004! AW Stats analysis of the log files showed a total of 57,355 page views during January, or an average of 1850 page requests per day! Check out the phrases that people have been using in search engines to find this site or click here for the full report!
You can also find this site on dmoz and Google directories under the following categories:
Arts – Music – Charts
Recreation – Autos – Makes and Models – MG – MGF (#2 position!)
Business – Information Technology – Employment – Resumes – Systems Administration (#1 position!)
Stay chooned for more chewy content soon!
Lotus launched the UK version of it’s brand new Toyota engined Elise on Monday! The model is called the Lotus Elise 111R, and although there’s no details on the official Lotus Site right now, Stratton Motor Company has details of the specs. The new model is available to order NOW, and the cars will probably be delivered reasonably quickly before Lotus ramps up production of the Federal Elise for it’s release in the US at the beginning of May.
Read on for the specs and prices of the Elise 111R:Base Model: GBP27,995
190PS VVTL-I Toyota Engine
6-speed Manual Gearbox
8-Spoke Lightweight Wheels
Servo Assisted Brakes with ABS
Cross-Drilled Brake Discs
Body Coloured Door Mirrors
Protection Tape – Clear
Front Mud Flaps
Central Locking
Gear Knob – Polished Aluminium
Handbrake Grip – Polished Aluminium
Interior in Half Leather
Floor – Black Carpet Mats
Lightweight Footwell Divider
Sunvisors
Blaupunkt 4 Speaker Radio Fitting Kit
Blaupunkt Lausanne Radio CD Head Unit
Category 1 Alarm/Immobiliser
Soft Top – Black
Touring Pack: GBP1795
Includes: Auxiliary Driving Lamps, Carpet Set with Aluminium Passenger Footrest, Full Leather or Alcantara Interior, Electric Windows, Interior Stowage Net, Noise Reduction and Thermal Insulation Kit, Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB Radio & MP3 Player
Other optional extras:
Metallic Paint Finish – GBP595
Teflon Paint Protection – GBP325
Twin Racing Stripes – GBP895
Air Conditioning – GBP1295
Body Coloured Hard Top – GBP1295
Black Wheel Finish – GBP150
Tracker – 24 hour Monitor – GBP495
Tracker – Horizon – GBP895