Month: February 2018

Webcon is well known for its Weber DCOE conversion kit for the Mercedes 190 SL. However, for those owners who prefer to retain the original Solex 44PHH carburettors, Webcon can now supply a superb quality, comprehensive overhaul kit to allow a complete renovation to be carried out on the Solex units.

The kit contains gaskets, diaphragms, washers, seals and a needle valve and may be ordered as part number 9611737000. It is extremely competitively priced at just £34.88 plus vat

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon is pleased to announce that it can once again supply a manual choke conversion kit to suit most popular downdraft Weber carburettors.

The kit includes a choke cable, anchor bracket, water hose bypass tubes and a manual choke
unit. The kit may be ordered as part number 4505200000 and is known to fit the following carburettors:

32/36 DGAV / DGEV
32/36 DFAV / DFEV
38 DGAS / DGES

The kit is manufactured from only the finest components and is the most comprehensive kit on the market. Retail price: £39.95 plus vat

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

For over 30 years Webcon has been supplying the widest range of direct replacement carburettor kits using the supremely reliable Weber 32/34 DMTL carburettor.

Up until now, if the top cover assembly sustained damage, the only option has been to replace the complete carburettor; however, Webcon is delighted to announce that it is now able to supply just the top cover assembly as a stand-alone kit.

The cover comes complete with housing, float, needle valve, gasket, choke spindle and plate and may be ordered as part number 3171647500 retailing at £88.78 plus vat

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Powerflex has just released some new front suspension parts for the Mercedes C Class W203 (2001-2007), CLK W209 (2002-2009) and SLK R171 (2004-2010)

Although replacement OE bushes are available, the original parts commonly fail due to high torsional loads and the natural degradation of rubber which, on a heavy vehicle such as these, can lead to imprecise steering, braking instability and expensive uneven tyre wear. By replacing the worn rubber parts with the Powerflex polyurethane bushes you can experience immediate and lasting improvements to these problems.

The new introductions are as follows:
PFF40-501 Front Lower Arm Inner Bush £80.28 per pair incl. VAT
PFF40-502 Front Upper Arm Inner Bush £80.28 per pair incl. VAT
PFF40-503-20 Front Anti Roll Bar Inner Bush £40.68 per pair incl. VAT

For vehicles used in motorsports or predominately on track these parts are also available in the Powerflex Black Series range which is manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound that boasts 25% increased stiffness over the Powerflex purple 80 Shore A performance material.

Powerflex will be introducing further products for Mercedes applications over the coming months.

All Powerflex bushes, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Powerflex has just released a pair of mounting bush inserts for the Ford Focus Mk2 ST 225.

The rubber on the original mounts of this commonly tuned motor, degrade and soften with time; this results in excessive engine and gearbox movement. The Powerflex inserts have been developed to fit in and around the voided sections of the original rubber mounts to restrict movement at higher torque levels.
This provides a cost-effective way of improving engine stability, gear shifting, power delivery, and vehicle handling without the increased NVH associated with more expensive full replacement aftermarket engine mounts.

PFF19-1225 Front Upper Engine Mount Insert : £ 34.74 incl. VAT

PFF19-1226 Gearbox Mount Insert : £ 21.54 incl. VAT

For vehicles used in motorsports or predominately on track these parts are also available in the Powerflex Black Series range which is manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound that boasts 25% increased stiffness over the Powerflex purple 80 Shore A performance material.

All Powerflex bushes, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

When the latest BMW M3 and M4 first appeared they were almost impossible to tune beyond factory spec due to the design of the latest ECUs. Now there is a solution… meet iTronic: simply the most intelligent engine control unit available for BMW F Series M3/M4 engines.

Its capabilities are mind blowing. It delivers a high percentage of performance boost; in some cases even up to 100%. That is some serious tuning. Forget the basic tuningboxes on the market. The iTronic is here!

The iTronic is the next level of intelligent engine control and quite unlike anything that has gone before. It provides mapping and driveability that is superior to ANY other tuning module. The iTronic will increase acceleration, make the car feel lighter and raise the overall driving experience to a whole new level. On a standard M4 this module made 512.5hp and 687nm – and is doesn’t stop there. It will accept additional modifications, as proven by the M-Style 620hp Hybrid Turbo M4 demonstrator car.

The heart of the system is a cutting edge technology 176 pin, 80MHz microcontroller sited in a rugged billet CNC machined aluminium housing. It features an 80-pin connector for in-/output and the calibration and regular software updates can be installed via a waterproof USB 3.1 port. This USB 3.1 port is the latest and fastest transfer method to update/transfer data to and from the device.The settings are managed by the steering wheel’s cruise / RES buttons which operate the functions of the module such as turning on and off and the valve control; however, the factory cruise control features are not lost in the process. In addition to tuning, data logging functions are also provided.

The iTronic is future proof – the super powerful 176-pin processor is able to read or modify up to 116 channels thus enabling the processor to adjust the mapping to new car types and engines in the future. Also, the brand new “SENT” protocol can be processed by iTronic. The M3/M4 iTronic can be transfered to other BMW models – for instance an M5 or M6 with the correct corresponding harness.

Retail price is £1495.00 incl. VAT supplied plus £80 fitting, if required, at M-Style’s
Romford Fitting Centre. The iTronic can be switched off as required or even totally removed in approx. 10-30 minutes.
For further details visit the M-Style website: www.mstyle.co.uk
or call 0208 5989115

 

Extra available options for iTronic (extra costs apply)
• Control the exhaust valve with steering wheel multifunction controls
• Deactivate the start/stop system
• Needle swipe at ignition on
• Control performance settings using steering wheel multifunction controls
• Use OEM dashboard backlighting to act as a boost gauge next to the odometer

Moss Europe has been supplying classic Jaguar parts for some time, however the company is bringing its Jaguar services to the forefront with a new programme that spans all years and models of Jaguar. This will offer owners of modern, classic and historic cars a comprehensive range of service and repair parts alongside an exciting selection of performance and styling parts. Not only will this serve to keep Jaguars alive, it will also enhance their looks and performance to provide owners with the reward that comes from owning a great example of British motoring heritage.

For post 2000 ‘modern’ Jaguars Moss Europe provides service and repair items such as suspension bushes, Bilstein shocks, filter kits and engine sensors, as well as little things like washer bottle caps. Moss is also including items (such as brakes and service items) for models currently in production in preparation for these cars dropping out of warranty. Moss already stocks K&N air filters and Goodridge brake hoses for these cars but will soon be adding performance exhaust systems to its continually expanding range of performance and styling products for ‘modern’ Jaguars.

For older Jaguars from the 70s, 80s and 90s (such as the XJS, XJ40 and X300) modification is just as much a part of the scene as maintenance and restoration; thus lowered suspension, wide wheels and performance tuning will be widely embraced. Moss will be developing its offerings for these cars in the coming year and plans to introduce some trick parts to help owners achieve that perfect stance look whilst ensuring that their car is running well.

It’s also set to be an exciting year for classic and historic Jaguar owners with the XK 70th and XJ 50th anniversaries coming up. It is fitting that Moss will be building up the classic Jaguar area of its programme with an aim to launch many more lines in early summer. Moss will be developing its performance part offerings for the classic models too… but most importantly, as with the entire programme, Moss will be bringing the service, knowledge and reliability that it is so reknowned for to the Jaguar community.

For more details contact Moss Europe Ltd, on +44 (0) 20 8867 2000
or visit their website: www.moss-europe.co.uk

Mini Spares has recently invested in the manufacture of a perfect reproduction of the Printed Circuit Board as used on 1997 onwards MPI Mini applications. Prior to Mini Spares’ action the original Nippon Seiki component was listed as ‘no longer available’.

The board operates the Speedometer, Temperature Gauge, Fuel Gauge and Tachometer and retails at £61.22 inc vat. Order as part number YAH100750.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Mini Spares has just released a complete exterior chrome handle set for classic Minis with wind up windows. To go with it the company has also produced this complete fitting kit containing door handle gaskets, rubber boot handle seal and original type screws nuts and washers.

Don’t spoil the job for the want of this small detail, especially as the price is an equally small £4.80 inc vat ! Order as CZH1785FK.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Mini Spares has just released a complete exterior chrome handle set for classic Minis with wind up windows.

Not only will the kit improve the look of a classic Mini, it will also provide brand new locks that all operate with the same key. A point worth remembering as classic car thefts are on the rise. Thankfully, skilled lock pickers have all but disappeared, but almost anyone can open a worn lock with a screwdriver blade. How good are the locks on your Mini?

The complete set of two exterior door handles, one boot handle and two matching keys can be ordered as part number CZH1785 at just £53.56 inc vat.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com