Author: jp

MOMO has just launched a collapsible hub kit suitable when fitting an aftermarket steering wheel to the BMW Z4.

The MA2012R is produced in Italy from cast aluminium to fit the E89 Z4 model and includes a set of fixing bolts for attaching an aftermarket steering wheel with a 6 x 70mm PCD.
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Price: £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; this dramatically increases 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

It’s generally accepted that classic cars are going to leak oil, but the new stainless steel drip tray from Mini Spares will prevent oil drops from spoiling your garage floor or driveway.

A low profile allows the tray to fit under the lowest of cars and it’s generous 60x40cm proportions will catch most of the drips from the engine and gearbox.

The Mini Spares Stainless Steel Drip Tray can be ordered as part number TOOL32 and at just £13.72 inc VAT each it’s worth having a couple in your workshop to use as drip trays, parts washing trays and to hold disassembled components.

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

For classic Mini engines

Before the introduction of the MPI in 1997, Minis universally suffered from oil leaking past the clutch case gasket. Even new Minis suffered from this problem and were ‘corrected’ under warranty, but often the problem returned again.

In 1997 the clutch case and block gaskets were changed to a modern day technology Klinger type material in an attempt to eradicate the oil leaks.

Mini Spares now offers a Klinger material clutch housing gasket as part number GUG705563GM, replacing 22A2237B, to help prevent oil leaks.

The gasket measures 31 thou (0.81 mm) thick, but compresses to the correct size when fitted and torqued to 18lbs per sq ft.

The Klinger material clutch housing gasket seals without any sealant!

Although Klinger is a very expensive material the gasket is available from Mini Spares at just £10.79 inc. VAT

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

For classic Mini and A Series engines

Finding a satisfactory distributor for a classic Mini, or other A Series engines can be fraught with problems.

Mini Spares tried and tested numerous imported and British made examples. It found
that suppliers were often unable to advise what curves they had in them and discovered a marked disparity between the examples tested.

On many the base plate would stick and alter the curves sometimes jamming the distributor in full advance. It also proved difficult to get them to run correctly when using a timing light.

The rotor arm and dog at the bottom of the shaft were often found to be out of phase and in the wrong position in relation to the point at where the spark fired thus either the timing was way out or the rotor arm was hard up against the carbon bush in the top of the distributor cap causing the cap to burn away in the middle.

Mini Spares is committed to offering its customers only the best products and so took the decision to manufacture its own distributors to ensure that none of these faults would be present.

Surprisingly, the cost of doing things properly isn’t as much as one might think! Mini Spares now offers its own distributors from just £45.90 incl. VAT and just £70.20 incl. VAT for electronic versions.

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

The third and final incarnation of the Cavalier was a big improvement over its predecessors (and most earlier Vauxhalls) in terms of durability, with the rust problems that had plagued Vauxhall for years finally being conquered. The rust problem may have been solved but any Cavaliers that survive today will probably be in need of new dampers. Fortunately, GAZ can provide them and GAZ dampers are bump and rebound adjustable too.

GAZ dampers can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style and can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use but they will also be suitable for occasional track, slalom and sprint use or, alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well on your historic car for long into the future. All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ front top adjustable inserts (part number GAI-0107) for the Vauxhall Cavaier Mk3/Opel Vectra ‘A’ retail at £92.19 each plus VAT and the GT dampers at the rear retail at £60.67 each plus VAT. Various dampers can be supplied to suit the Mk3 SRi, the GSi and the 4×4 models. (See website for part numbers).
The front inserts with also fit the Calibra although the rear will require part number GT9-2296 at £75.03 each plus VAT.

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

Following the recent introduction of the GAZ Gold-Pro suspension kit for the Mazda MX-5 Mk1, GAZ has now introduced a similar kit for the MX-5 Mk2.

Gaz Gold Pro Kits are a premium range of suspension units designed for fast road, track day and tarmac motorsport use.

They are manufactured from high tensile alloy with induction hardened piston rods and have a multi point adjustable control knob to adjust bump and rebound.

These units are filled with high viscosity index fluid to alleviate cavitation and have an internal gas cell to help prevent fade. In addition to this the Gaz Gold Pro range is offered with self lubricating spherical bearings and progressive bump stops.

GAZ Gold-Pro Kits for the Mazda MX-5 Mk2 can be ordered as part number GGA449 at £654.05 + carriage & VAT.

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

Leading suspension specialists GAZ has just supplied adjustable GT rear dampers for the classic W201 Mercedes 190. This application has since been added to the GAZ application list to allow for future orders.

GAZ can usually make dampers for classic models, where the originals have become difficult to obtain, providing there are no other limiting factors with the suspension system.

GAZ GT Dampers will provide variable bump and rebound rates which can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The damping rates can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track, slalom and sprint use or, alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.

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

The GAZ GT dampers for the Mercedes W201 190SL can be ordered as GP7-4943 for the front and GP7-4944 for the rear. The dampers retail at £67.28 each plus VAT. Rear dampers are available for the 190E model as part number GT7-5119, also at £67.28 each plus VAT. Please enquire for other models.

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

The Ford Escort Mk1 went into production in 1968 and by 1974 over two million had been produced. Today the car has achieved cult status and its value has soared; surviving examples deserve looking after and one upgrade would be to install GAZ bump/rebound adjustable rear dampers.

GAZ dampers can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style and can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use but they will also be suitable for occasional track, slalom and sprint use or alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well on your historic car for long into the future. All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The Escort Mk1 had Macpherson struts at the front and GAZ can rebuild those from the early models (1968 to 1974) and offer adjustable inserts for later Mk1 models (1974-1975).

GAZ GT rear dampers for the Escort Mk1 can be ordered as part number GT5-2061(early) or GT5-2062 (late). Both retail at £60.67 each plus VAT.
Late model adjustable front strut inserts can be ordered as GAI 2103 at £92.19 each plus VAT. For the RS models the part number is GAI4103RS.
The price of rebuilding early model struts depends on the condition of the original and customers are invited to submit the originals for an estimate.

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

GAZ has quite a large inventory of uprated suspension for various BMW models, but one that has been missing from that list is the classic E9… until now.

The latest GAZ Gold kit will fit all models of E9 including the CSi ‘Batmobile’ and is suitable for road use, track day and racing.

The kit includes adjustable coilovers for the front and adjustable dampers and height adjustable spring platforms for the rear on which the ride height can be adjusted through 60mm. The coilovers have a coarse acme form thread for ease of height adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service. (Donor front hubs are required for the conversion).

Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies. The GAZ Gold range is designed primarily for out-and-out racing so each comes with a reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to reduce fade and a gas cell to prevent cavitation under harsh racing and trackday conditions. Springs can be supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use with softer spring rates available for road use..

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory.

The GAZ Gold coilover kit for the BMW E9 can be ordered as part number GGA119 at £1013.58 plus VAT.

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

Great news for Toyota Supra enthusiasts! Fidanza now offers a range of performance equipment for most models of Toyota Supra.

Lightweight Alloy Flywheels
Fidanza’s aluminium flywheels are made from the highest quality 6061 T6 aluminum for superb tensile strength, incredible heat dissipation and (of course) a reduction in weight that delivers: faster acceleration, quicker throttle response, better vehicle braking and increased clutch efficiency, as well as long lasting durability.
Fidanza makes the whole friction surface (shown in its green protective delivery coating in the image) replaceable so your flywheel will never require resurfacing or total replacement. When the friction surface wears, that alone needs to be replaced, thus saving both time and money. The pattern for the fasteners is a computer design that keeps the friction surface from warping under extreme use. Fidanza doesn’t just use more fasteners because they can, Fidanza uses them because they are needed. Fidanza can supply flywheels for the following Supras:
130991 – 93-97 3.0 litre Non Turbo – 2JZ-GE flywheel. 130661 – 93-98 3.0 litre Turbo – 2JZ-GTE flywheel.
130251 – 90-93 2.5 litre – 1JZ-GTE flywheel. 130591 – 1/86-5/93 3.0 litre Turbo – 7M-GTE flywheel.
All retail at £299 + VAT / €323 + VAT 1982-5 to ‘93 2.8/3.0 litre Non Turbo also available to order.

Short Throw Shifter
There is a new Short Throw Shifter in the range for the Toyota Supra. RRP: US$93.32.
Call Fensport for current UK/Euro price.

Adjustable Vernier Cam Gears
Finally, there are new adjustable vernier cam gears for the 7M-GTE (thread-in) and 2JZ-GE & 2JZ-GTE engines which allow the timing to be adjusted by 12 degrees of both advance and retard. Fidanza cam gears are designed to tighter tolerances than factory OE gears and are precision CNC machined from high grade 6061 T6 aluminium for exact fitment and high durability. Stainless steel studs are threaded through the back of the outer gear, the inner is placed into this and fastened with stainless steel nuts and lock washers. This design delivers optimal function and strength by allowing more torque to be used to secure the inner and outer gear sections without risking stretching the aluminium threads.
930664 – 2JZ-GE & 2JZ-GTE cam pulley’s (silver) – £189 + VAT / €205 + VAT

In Europe Fidanza products for Toyotas are available from www.fensport.co.uk