Author: jp

The classic VW air cooled Beetle had two types of rear suspension – independent rear suspension and swing arm. Of these, the IRS came with either single or dual joints/swing plates.

Leading suspension specialists GAZ now offer uprated, adjustable dampers that have been specially designed for IRS Dual Joint VW Beetles and should fit most IRS models up to 1979 (although there may be exceptions in certain markets).

The dampers are bump and rebound adjustable and can be quickly adjusted by means of an easily accessible single knob on the side of the damper.

The dampers are built to the same standards as the ones that GAZ builds for race and rally use. So, although your Beetle may only be used on the road or on an occasional cross country excursion across a camp site the dampers will be able to cope with anything that you require of them.

The zinc plated body and the tough, flexible sleeve will also ensure that they are adequately protected from any grit, mud and dirt that is thrown their way in the process.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ GT dampers for IRS Dual Joint VW Beetles can be ordered as part number
GT5 2303 Rear and retail at 60.67 each plus VAT. This part also fits Kharmann Ghias with IRS.

GAZ can also supply front dampers or struts. Prices vary depending on the year/model.

For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

Here’s a way to extract some extra performance from the 5 bearing ‘B’ Series 1800cc engine as used in the 1968-1980 MGB without making any modifications to the engine internals.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel can easily be installed when you replace the clutch and will bring the following benefits:
• Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration
• Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses)
• Smoother, faster shifting
• Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass)
• Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation)
• Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – no need to replace entire flywheel when worn)
• Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the gas!)
• Quality and reliability (made in the USA from top grade materials)
The Fidanza flywheel incorporates a 127 tooth ring gear and is suitable for the 4-Synchro gearbox.
The Fidanza flywheel can be ordered as part number 126801 and retails at USD $500.49 plus shipping and tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit www.fidanza.com
In the UK Fidanza products can be ordered through Demon Tweeks.

Boom Mat™, specialist in sound control, now offers an innovative way to control vibration between two metal parts.

Boom Mat Decoupling Washers are made from a polyurethane elastomer that works as a barrier between two metal bodies to help dissipate vibration, resonance and knocking.

Boom Mat Decoupling Washers are ideal for any vehicle, especially classics and kit cars. The washers can be used to decouple fuel tanks, wings or any metal body components to reduce engine and road vibration noise. The decoupling washers are also designed to work over a wide range of frequencies and temperatures ranging from -20°F (approx. -29°C) to 200°F (approx. 93°C).

Various sizes are available to suit almost any type of installation between metals for automotive, motorhome or power-marine applications. This includes: fuel tanks on motorcycles, body and wing mounts, domestic equipment and air-con mounts in motorhomes and much more, The washers are simply added between the two pieces of metals to reduce interior sound. The decouplers have a tensile strength of 2,400 PSI and a 67A hardness rating.

Boom Mat’s Decoupling Washers are available as:.
Part #050087 Assortment of 5 Different Size Washers, Qty. 35 washers
Part #050088 9/16” (1.42875cm), Qty. 10 pack
Part #050089 ½” (1.27cm), Qty. 4 pack
Part #050090 ½” (1.27cm), Qty. 10 pack
Part #050091 3/8” (0.9525cm), Qty. 10 pack
Part #050092 3/8” (0.9525cm), Qty. 10 pack

In the UK & Europe DEI’s Boom Mat Decoupling Washers can be ordered from
Demon-Tweeks.com.

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To run a Pinto SOHC engine in an Escort it is necessary to fit an alloy sump from a Mk1/2 RS2000 to clear the crossmember and steering rack. However, good used RS2000 sumps are now quite rare and consequently expensive.

The good news is that the alloy version that Burtons made itself, some time ago is now available again. It even has some improvements over the original such as providing far more protection from oil surge.

The modified baffles will also fit original sumps with bolt in baffles and are available
separately.

In addition, Burtons have reproduced the oil pick up for these sumps to the original dimensions and
they are also available separately:
Burton’s RS200 sump and baffle – FT650 £259.99
Burton’s RS2000 oil pick up pipe – FT651 £63.50
Burton’s modified baffle – FT652 £64.90

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power
website – www.burtonpower.com.
For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281

Most Nitrous Oxide kits come from America and their fittings usually aren’t compatible with our Gen II Nos bottles or BOC Nos bottles.

Now thanks to Aeroflow the problem has been solved. It has just released a pair of Nitrous Bottle Adaptors to fit the -04 AN and -06 AN threads commonly found on US Nitrous Kits, so that they will accept UK/European gas bottles.

The adaptors are produced from aluminium and are CNC machined for a precision fit.

Retail price from: £23.99 each inc. VAT.

For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com

When replacing a water auto-choke carburettor with a manual choke version an installer has to source a choke cable and then join the heater pipes together; these tasks are often laborious and expensive. The new Auto-Choke to Manual Conversion Kit from Webcon solves both problems.

Webcon part number 4504800000 contains a top quality British made 57 inch choke cable, a mounting bracket and screws, plus a specifically designed 16mm aluminium heater pipe connector and clips. The Webcon Auto-Choke to Manual Conversion Kit is priced at just £29.85 plus VAT

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon now offers a replacement top cover assembly for the Weber 34 ICT caburettor.

The Weber 34ICT is most commonly used as a popular performance upgrade on air cooled VW engines. Customers will now be able to replace a damged or worn top cover as a complete assembly without the expense of buying a complete new carburettor.

Part number 3170611500 is supplied complete with the top cover casting, float, needle valve and gasket at the very competitive price of just £52.36 plus VAT.

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

M-Style is pleased to announce its new carbon fibre, racing style, rear diffuser for the BMW M2 (F87).

The diffuser features sharp, straight-edged styling with room to fit twin duplex exhaust outlets for a true racing look. Naturally, construction is from 100% genuine carbon fibre to combine light weight with high strength.

The M-Style carbon fibre racing style rear diffuser for the BMW M2 retails at £895.00 including VAT and M-Style can also provide installation at its BMW specialist workshop in Essex.

For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

M-Style is pleased to announce it can now offer Angel Eye Headlamps to upgrade the BMW 1 Series F20 and F21 models.

The headlamps come as fully assembled complete units ready to plug’n’play and retail at £499.00 per pair including VAT.

The M-Style Angel Eye F20 and F21 Headlamps come with easy-to-fit connectors but, should you so wish, M-Style can provide installation and headlamp alignment at its BMW specialist workshop in Essex.

For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

MOMO has just released a new collapsible hub kit which is suitable for various Volkswagens:

BEETLE 2011 to 2019
GOLF VII 2013 on
GOLF PLUS 2004 to 2014
JETTA 1999 to 2006
JETTA 2006 to 2011
JETTA 2011 to 2018
POLO 2008 to 2018
TOURAN 2003 to 2015
TOURAN 2015 on

The Momo MK8017R Hub Kit will fit the models listed above and includes a set of fixing bolts for attaching an aftermarket steering wheel with a 6 x 70mm PCD.

The Momo MK8017R Hub Kit is produced in Italy from cast aluminium and retails from: £81.59 inc. VAT.

MOMO is the company that invented and market-launched the first collapsible steering wheel hub that we use today. Compared to a rigid hub, a collapsible hub can absorb outstanding impacts thanks to a programmed deformation, thus dramatically increasing the safety level in case of a collision. With the largest hub kit application catalogue in the industry, offering fitments for hundreds of different vehicles, why look any further for your hub kit than the pioneering MOMO range?

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