Gravity 2016

 

Launching a new automotive event in the congested UK show circuit is a daunting task. For people that do what we do, a dedicated show is the ultimate dream and accomplishment, which our friends at Slammed UK have managed to achieve this year with their debut show ‘Gravity’. With more and more shows popping up on the calendar, the venue has become the ‘make or break’ factor. Jordan, the main man behind Slammed UK and Gravity, spent a lot of time getting it right, opting for NAEC at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire – just outside of Coventry. An ideal central location, easily accessible for the rest of the country, and with plenty of indoor space – absolutely critical now that the British weather has become as unpredictable as ever. With two halls; a VIP-style room similar to those at Ultimate Dubs, a main hall with barn-like lighting & attributes, plus a large outside area, there was a nice contrast of backdrops which makes for an overall captivating feeling. Slammed UK are known for their variation in the car scene and their show was the perfect example of that. Take a look at our highlights…

 

Paul Burns’ bagged BMW E28 on Gottis

@b_instahype

 

 

 

Joe Stubbs’ Mercedes-Benz E350 on HP Drivetech/AccuAir suspension & Rotiform YVR’s

@joe.stubbss

 

Jack Parson’s Volvo S40 on D2 / Air Lift suspension & BBS SR’s

@ecm__jack

 

Daniel Coates’ Mk6 Golf GTI on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform BLQ-T’s

@dco473s

 

Mat Finch’s Porsche 997 Gen1 CSR on HRE forged wheels

@matfinchuk

 

Chris Howes’ VW T5 on Air Lift suspension & Detroit Steel Wheels

@cr55how

 

Luke Shaw’s Mk3 Golf on Air Lift suspension & BBS RC041’s

@emkaythree

 

Sam Curtis’ Mk2 Golf GTI on Air Lift suspension & custom-built BBS RA splits

@_samcurtis

 

Auto Finesse’s BBS-kitted VW Mk2 Golf on Air Lift suspension & Ronal centrelocks

@autofinesse

 

Liam Elmore’s Audi TT on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform OZT’s

@elmo_rh

 

Lala Miah’s BMW 635CSi on Air Lift suspension & custom-built M-system Throwing Star splits

@lamodz_official

 

 

 

Danny Webster’s bagged Mk6 Ford Fiesta on BBS RS’s

@dannyfidi3

 

 

Abi Clarke’s VW Beetle on Air Lift suspension & 3SDM 0.08’s

@shwwty

 

Rich Knowles’ Mazda MX5 on hydraulic suspension & WORK Meister S1’s

@igglepiggle_time

 

Joshua Woodward’s Mini Cooper S on Air Lift suspension & BBS RS’s

@joshhwoodward

 

Shaun Grazette’s BMW E92 on Air Lift suspension & Blitz Technospeed Z1’s

@sasag01

 

 

Sam Roden’s bagged Renault Clio 197 on OZ Futura’s

@samrodenn

 

Joe Chatfield’s Mk2 Jetta on Air Lift suspension & Fuchs’

@joejetski94

 

Ben Hughes’ bagged Mini Cooper on Fifteen52 Tarmac’s

@ben_r56

 

 

Team SPB’s Mercedes-Benz CLS on hydraulic suspension & Vossen CV7’s

@teamspb

 

 

 

Dean Meeson’s Lotus Esprit on AccuAir suspension & custom Lotus splits

@dean_esprit

 

Steven Foxall’s static BMW M50-turbo’d E30 on Schmidt TH-Line’s

@stevenfoxall

 

James Cowley’s static wide body Honda S2000 on WORK Meister S1’s

@jimbo_s2k_uk

 

Rob Blackwell’s Honda S2000 on Air Lift suspension & CCW D110’s

@rob_blackwell

 

 

Kaz Singh’s BMW E39 on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform LHR’s

@kaz_singh

 

Adam Moore’s Mk4 Golf on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform IND-T’s

@adds20vt

 

Tom Grimshaw’s Audi Q3 on AccuAir suspension & Rotiform IND-T’s

 

Karl Runeckles’ BMW Z4 on hydraulic suspension & custom-built Style32′s

@ronn_x_

 

Sam Dean’s VW Lupo on Air Lift suspension & custom Exip wheels

@sammdean

 

Zak Starr’s Nissan Skyline GTR R32 on Cosmis Racing XT-005R’s

@gtrzak

 

 

 

Robert Cumberbatch’s Hillman Imp on Air Lift suspension & J A Pearce Magna’s

@robertiain

 

 

Andy Ware’s Mk6 Golf on Air Lift suspension & stepped-up BBS RS’s

@aajware

 

 

Dan Taylor’s BMW E46 M3 on Air Lift suspension & BBS RS2’s

@dte46

 

Thom Williams’ Honda S2000 on Air Lift suspension & BBS LM’s

@thomwilliams_

 

Meguiar’s Ford Crown Victoria on Air Lift suspension

@meguiarsuk

 

 

 

Sumil Pancholi’s BMW E39 on Air Lift suspension & Hartge splits

@p5uml

 

Dan Birkinshaw’s bagged Mk5 Jetta on BBS GT004′s

@birk999

 

Charlie Evans’ static BMW E28 on AC Schnitzer Type 1’s

@charlie__evans

 

 

George Powell’s static Hillman Imp on Ultralite wheels

@george_powell96

 

Mark Loony’s Honda Civic EK on hydraulic suspension & BBS RS’s

@looooony

 

 

Tom Heap’s bagged Mercedes-Benz C124 on WORK Meister S1’s

@tommk1

 

Az Riz’s BMW E92 on Air Lift / AccuAir suspension & WORK VS-XX’s

@azriz

 

 

 

Joe Addison’s static BMW E36 cabriolet on Gotti’s

@joeaddisonyo

 

Beinn Dale Goodchild’s static Polo Coupe

@beinndg

 

Our Audi C5 A6 on Air Lift / Bags by OCD / AccuAir suspension & Rotiform IND-T’s

@henry_slamsanctuary

 

Lee Curtis’ Audi C5 A6 Allroad on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform CCV DDT’s

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@curtisg40

 

 

So, did Gravity exceed our expectations? I’d say so. It’s difficult to stand out from other shows, but the choice of venue completely made it for us. We don’t always want to see a perfect looking show hall, and Gravity’s main hall was different to most shows – with more of an air-cooled vibe to it, which actually worked really well with the range of cars on display. Of course, being a debut show, there were a few things that could be improved on, but that’s to be expected – I’m sure Jordan and the team now have plenty to think about and are already planning next year’s show. If you missed it, don’t think twice about attending in 2017 – Gravity is definitely one to watch.