Seasonal tyre change? Fit TPMS at the same time

In many regions motorists will be queuing to have their winter tyres changed for summer tyres. Elsewhere as we prepare for the summer motorists will be checking and replacing thier tyres. If you are changing tyres it would be the best time to consider fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Seasonal tyre change? Fit TPMS at the same time

As tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been mandatory in the EU on new cars since 2014, the number of vehicles with direct measurement systems and use of TPMS sensors has been increasing year by year.

Schrader, the worldwide market leader for the OEM sensors, explains what is important. “Sensors and valves should be serviced at each tyre change. Otherwise, corrosion could cause the system to malfunction or even lead to loss of pressure,” Wolfgang Fuetsch, Technical Support Manager, explains. “All common wear parts such as valve insert, nut, seal and cap should be replaced. The appropriate service kits are available from us.” Even if most of the TMPS sensors currently in use have not yet reached the critical age for “battery death”, the condition of the power supply unit should be checked with a programming tool to prevent sudden failure. Depending on supplier and sensor type, the batteries last between four to ten years on average.

Unfortunately many drivers never or hardly ever check their tyres and insufficient tyre pressure often goes unnoticed if no TPMS is fitted. This can result in substantially increased fuel consumption, the tyres also wear out much faster and the risk of an accident due to a blow out is greartly increased.

Fitting and renewing your tyre sensors at every tyre change is the smart thing to do and avoids extra costs in the future.

For more information on TPMS, please contact the Schrader customer service hotline. from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Ramede’’s breakdown and first-aid products

You can’t always avoid accidents or breakdowns, but you can be prepared for them by having a few useful items in your car. Should your car break down, for example, a towing rope might come in handy. Rameder has one that can tow 3,500kg and features a red safety flag, all for only €11.99. Check out www.rameder.eu for useful Rameder products under “car accessories”, then “Safety needs”.

Ramede’’s breakdown and first-aid products

If you have an accident or your car breaks down, you should always protect yourself first. In many countires you have to wear a reflective vest, so there must be one such item in any car. Regulations differ from country to country, but even if it is not mandatory, you better wear one anyway, lest other road user can’t really see you.

What is also very useful, is a reflective triangle, which you put up to alert other road users. It should be positioning about 200m before the scene of the breakdown or accident; and should you inadvertently have left your reflective triangle at such a scene, why not buy an inexpensive new one from Rameder!?

Also essentail is, of course, a first-aid kit, so that you are ready to deal with thjose summer cuts and grazes and bites and stings. Rameder sells various items you may need for it. Simply check out “Safety needs”.

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The small space miracle – ready for large – Towbars from Rameder for Hyundai i20 Active

An active family life requires a lot of flexibility – the suitable car must offer the same. 

The small space miracle – ready for large –
Towbars from Rameder for Hyundai i20 Active



The Hyundai i20 Active may be called the “small SUV”, but, for families especially, a lot of storage space in the car is indispensable. Whether during holiday trips or when the children move out – a lot of space is needed. If the 326-litre boot capacity of the i20 Active is not sufficient. True it can be expanded to substantial 1,042 litres, but for the really big challenges, there is no getting around a trailerr and that means fitting a tow hitch.

The Rameder detachable towbar for the Hyundai i20 Active is now available for Eur 195. If the hitch is to be used more frequently, the rigid model will be more suitable. This is available for as little as Eur 129. The complete kit, consisting of the rigid trailer hitch and wiring harness with adapter, can be obtained for Eur 179,99. This means there is nothing to stop you taking advantage of a spontaneous bulk purchase, helping with a relocation or other bulky transport tasks.

Spring cleaning kit available from Rameder

It’s Springtime, so grab those buckets and get out there wash the winter off your car! Gentle cleaning is not only good for the looks of the vehicle, but it preservesa the car paint as well. For this reason, Rameder offers the six-part wash set for just Eur 5.99.

Spring cleaning kit available from Rameder

The Rameder kit consists of five sponges and a wiping cloth. The sponges have been designed especially for the various application areas, to provide the very best results. Stress and effort are a thing of the past. Apart from the normal sponge, the kit contains a rim sponge, a sponge especially suitable against flies and other insects as well as a car sponge and a glove sponge. Together with the wiping cloth, the Rameder kit offers everything required for ideal cleaning of a vehicle.

A lot of other useful products for car maintenance can be found in the Rameder shop at www.rameder.eu.

Bilstein suspension for 730 HP AMG GTS

Bilstein suspension for 730 HP AMG GTS

“It’s not rocket science”: it’s a phrase many people are fond of saying when referring to things that aren’t very complex. But what PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES in Weißenstadt, Germany does is nothing short of it. Their high-tech bullets are miles apart from vehicles tuned by backyard mechanics. Owner Stefan Jahn generally prefers an understated approach, exercising his magical craft under the vehicle’s bodywork. PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES’ latest prestige project is a Mercedes AMG GTS with 730 HP. The vehicle’s performance is achieved using two larger-sized turbochargers, adapted engine software and a special valve controlled exhaust system with upstream downpipes and throttle control. The PER4MANCE-EXHAUST brand and the PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES company name make the company one of the largest manufacturers of valve exhaust systems and individual exhaust gas systems in Germany, all of which are made entirely by hand.

The rest of the vehicle must be adapted in line with the vehicle’s enormous power, so PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES’ tuning naturally includes a whole range of additional features. The things they’re unable to build themselves are purchased as appropriate from masters in their craft. Stefan Jahn says “I’ve always found that BILSTEIN builds the best suspensions and offers a perfect balance. The Clubsport used in many of our top vehicles in particular is truly first rate.” The elite product links the world of the street to the world of motorsport and is even suitable for taking part in competitions. Thanks to German TUV road approval, journeys to and from competition destinations can be made on the vehicle’s own four wheels.

Other Bilstein Clubsport equipped PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES project vehicles include an Audi R8 Plus and a Nissan GTR, but the real highlight is the W204-series C63 AMG, which has already made a career for itself as a competition vehicle.

You can see more of PER4MANCE-INDUSTRIES and the AMG GTS in the following videos:

Promotional video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=srxBTr22lSY&t
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4USMbKccvI
AMG GTS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hh7yIgifZQ

Rameder’s four-part set of pliers

Pairs of pliers in Europe go back to approx. the 2nd century BC. The Greek god of blacksmiths and fire, Hephaestus, for example, was depicted on vases holding such a pair. These days, of course, you can no longer be without these very convenient tools. Rameder sells a high-quality four-part set of pliers for only EUR 21.99.

Rameder’s four-part set of pliers

The Rameder set includes a pair of combination pliers, telephone pliers, side cutters and water pump pliers, all made of high-quality tool steel and featuring anti-slip 2-component grip sleeves, which make them feel good in your hands. These VPA/GS-tested tools are perfect for any assembly or dismantling work.

And www.rameder.eu also has available other tools and quite a number of automotive and transport products.

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Rameder’s high-quality work gloves

Whether in the garden or the workshop – no physical work can be done without the use of the hands, so they need care and protection, preferably by wearing high-quality work gloves. Rameder offers superb work gloves made of cowhide for the amazing price of just €2.99.

Rameder’s high-quality work gloves

The working gloves provide perfect protection against paint, lacquers, other dirt and all kind of stains. No matter what is being handled, the hands remain protected. The high quality of workmanship pays off in practice, even sharp-edged objects can be gripped easily and the seams withstand extreme use. The gloves are supple and the universal size fits both large and small hands. In addition, tCklever tailoring protects the knuckles.

The elaborate use of robust cow leather and breathable fabric makes the gloves the perfect all-rounder. They are both resistant and air-permeable. Sweaty hands are therefore a thing of the past, even during long periods of work. This ensures the necessary “fingertip feeling” in every situation.

For this and many other useful products, check out the online shop at www.rameder.eu.

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MOMO Spider Alloy Wheel

10The latest MOMO Spider alloy wheel features a dramatic arachnoid-like spoke arrangement with the MOMO Arrow centre cap at its heart as proof of its pedigree.

MOMO Spider Alloy Wheel10

The MOMO Spider comes finished in matt black with diamond cut alloy spokes.
It is available in 19” or 20” diameters with staggered widths options available.
Only 5 stud fitments are available.

The MOMO Spider is Run Flat and TPMS Compatible in all sizes.

Price:
19” x 8.5” each £269.99 inc VAT
19” x 9.5” each £275.99 inc VAT
20” x 8.5” each £311.99 inc VAT
20” x 10” each £335.99 inc VAT

To find your nearest MOMO Alloy dealer visit
www.momo-uk.co.uk

For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.momo-uk.co.uk

BILSTEIN suspension components for Fiat / Abarth 124 Spider

Bilstein Fiat / Abarth 124 Spider

In the year of 1966 the first Fiat 124 Spider emerged. This strikingly beautiful roadster was designed in collaboration with the famous Italian design studio Pininfarina. At the time, its loyal customer base were already confident about the roadster’s performance and handling. Now the new Fiat 124 Spider is available and it’s truly a revival of the historic model. 


BILSTEIN set to work developing aftermarket suspension elements for the Fiat 124 Spider and its even sportier twin Abarth 124 Spider and now offers….. The BILSTEIN B6 gas-pressure shock absorber

The BILSTEIN B6 gas-pressure shock absorber is ideal for wear-and-tear repairs and is also seen as an “improved OE replacement”. It ensures optimal performance and comfort thanks to even more damping force. Those wishing to lower their car with sport springs should certainly consider the shortened high-performance shock absorber, BILSTEIN B8. It provides the Fiat 124 Spider with even more dynamic performance.

BILSTEIN also has two attractive coilover suspensions in the production pipeline. The BILSTEIN B14 has been developed under specific motorsport conditions and features a registrable adjustment range of up to 20 millimetres.

The BILSTEIN B16 coilover suspension features lightweight technology and ten rebound and bump settings that can be adjusted even when installed on the car.

BILSTEIN B6
Article number: 24-249577 FA, RRP: 165.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 24-249584 RA, RRP: 165.00 euros excl. VAT

BILSTEIN B8
Article number: 24-249607 FA, RRP: 170.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 24-249638 RA, RRP: 170.00 euros excl. VAT

Clinic Car sends the Defender into the desert – BILSTEIN double shock absorbers for cool racing conversion

After 68 years, the production of the classic Land Rover Defender has finally ended, but despite now being ‘obsolete’ the legend continues to race on in the hands of Mr Simone Grossi, owner of the Italian Land Rover partner, Clinic Car. He has already been successful at several rallies with his BILSTEIN equipped racing short wheel base Land Rover Defender 90.

For off road racing more horses were neeeded so thev engine was bored out from 3.5 to 4.6 litres. A modern injection system replaced the original carburettor. Other refinements followed so that it now puts out 236 HP on the dyno. This allows it to go at up to 160 km/h over dirt roads. That sort of speed on such an uneven track requires a suitably solid and efficient suspension. Clinic Car therefore decided on two coilover shock absorbers per wheel, using the BILSTEIN B16 System.

The specific set-up was developed and constructed by the BILSTEIN Service Centre N.T.P. from South Tirol. Using the patented 10-stage click system, they can be adjusted at any time for compression and rebound and an earlier setup can be reproduced at any time. By adjusting the height, the team can also prepare perfectly for different route profiles, depending on whether more speed or ground clearance is required. When push comes to shove, hydraulic bump stops even offer sufficient reserves on hill jumps. An external reservoir provides the dampers with a large quantity of oil so that even on hard stages there are no thermal problems.

This Defender is also a smooth customer, but safety is paramount. Because older Land Rover Defenders have the breaking distance of a freight train, the breaking system was provided with complex 4-piston racing technology. Now it reliably brings the off-roader to a halt every time. Punctures are seldom reason to stop because the Kevlar-reinforced 235/80 R16 tyres mounted on racing aluminium rims are extraordinarily durable. A military snorkel takes care of water hazards. LED headlights protect the vehicle from unexpected obstacles in the dark and a heated windscreen ensures you can see in front of you in damp weather. If a collision is unavoidable, the crew members are protected by an extraordinarily robust bumper made from perforated aluminium plate, designed by Clinic Car itself, as well as a roll bar. . The Landy’s basic construction might be ancient, but with the right BILSTEIN suspension and many other clever solutions, an off-road dream has been created here, and it’s all ready to compete in 2017.