Author: jp

It is hard to believe that the first hybrid production car, the Toyota Prius, is already 20 years old. Technological advances have made the battery ever smaller and the boot now takes 500l. But that is not always quite enough. Therefore, Rameder, Europe’s market leader when it comes to automotive transport solutions, has come up with products that will enable you to carry bikes, skis and other cargo too with your Toyota Prius.

Rameder towbars are real all-rounders. Not only can they tow various kinds of trailers, you can also buy very practical bike carriers you can mount with a flick of the wrist. You can get both in Rameder’s online shop at www.rameder.eu. A fixed towbar including a 13-pole electrical kit is available from €228. Now you can make use of the Toyota Prius to carry bikes or even e-bikes safely and comfortably.

There is also useable space on top of a car. Rameder’s huge portfolio provides a huge selection of roof racks to make the Toyota Prius take your luggage to any destination at any time – be it skis and snowboards or bicycles. Check out www.rameder.eu for an overview!

Webcon has recently introduced a replica of the authentic Renault 5 Alpine GR2 manifold
to allow fitment of a pair of Weber 45DCOE carburettors.

Part number MW3830 is the period-correct Swan Neck one piece manifold that allows the carburettors to be correctly positioned above the inner wing.

MW3830 is available priced at £455 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

The GM Varajet carburettor was a popular fitment to GM models in the early 1980s including:
the Opel Kadett, Rekord, Ascona, Manta and Vectra and Vauxhall Astra, Cavalier and Carlton.

The carburettor was insulated from the intake manifold by means of a rubber mounting block. Over time these blocks are prone to cracking which allows air to leak thus causing driveability problems.

Webcon now has a top quality replacement for this block that can be quickly and easily fitted. The Webcon mounting block is suitable for use with either the GM Varajet or the Replacement Weber DMTL carburettor.

Part number 9994400200 is priced at £84.61 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 is pleased to announce that since
many of its bushes for the VW T5 Transporter
will fit the T6 model, it is now providing a full
listing of both T5 and T6 parts on its website. This makes it simple for owners to order the required bushes to upgrade their chassis and suspension.

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

Powerflex is pleased to announce the introduction of two new bushes for the TVR Cerbera, Sagaris, T350, Tamora & Tuscan. The two new rear anti roll bar bushes fit 19 and 29mm anti roll bars.

PF79-111-19 Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes fit 19mm diameter anti roll bars and…

PF79-111-29 Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes fit 29mm diameter anti roll bars. Both bush sets retail at £35.90 per pair inc. 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.

Powerflex is pleased to announce the introduction of new parts for the BMW 5 and 6 Series F model platforms, including xDrive and M variants.

The new bushes will fit:
F10, F11 5 Series (2010 – 2016)
F06, F12, F13 6 Series (2011 – )

RWD Vehicles (ex M5 &M6):
PFF5-6001 Front Radius Arm to Chassis Bush £95.88 per pair inc. VAT.
PFF5-6001G Front Radius Arm to chassis Bush Caster Offset. £103.08 per pair inc. VAT.

xDrive Vehicles:
PFF5-6101 Front Radius Arm to Chassis Bush £95.88 per pair inc. VAT.
PFF5-6101G Front Radius Arm to Chassis Bush Caster Offset. £103.08 per pair inc. VAT.

M5 & M6:
PFF5-6201 Front Radius Arm to Chassis Bush £105.48 per pair inc. VAT.
PFF5-6201G Front Radius Arm to Chassis Bush Caster Offset £113.40 per pair inc. 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.

Powerflex is pleased to announce the introduction of a pair of additional sized front anti roll bar bushes to its BMW range.

PFF5-1903-23.6 Front Anti Roll Bar Bush 23.6mm suitable for the F20, F21 1 Series x Drive, F30, F31, F34 3 Series xDrive and the F32, F33, F36 4 Series xDrive models.
RRP: £45.48 per pair inc. VAT.

PFF5-1903-24 Front Anti Roll Bar Bush 24mm suitable for the F20, F21 1 Series, F22, F23 2 Series, F30, F31, F34 3 Series & F32, F33, F36 4 Series 2 wheel drive models.
RRP: £45.48 per pair inc. 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.

Powerflex is pleased to announce that it is now offering a lasting solution to the widely reported problems with the Vauxhall/Opel Astra J rear exhaust hanger.

EXH030 Rear Exhaust Mount is designed to replace the internal rubber bush that can so often become unattached from the bracket.

This new part can be easily fitted by removing the remnants of the rubber from the metal bracket and pressing the Powerflex bush into position.
EXH030 Rear Exhaust Mount retails at £ 21.54 inc. 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.

Mini Spares now has stocks of the early style twin fuse box as used on many cars and models, not just Minis.

If the metal components of your box are corroded, as most are, then the “Price of Darkness” is bound to strike you, so replace the fuse box now before winter sets in.

This is the ‘later’ early model, with blade connectors rather than the less reliable screw terminals, and comes complete with a cover.

Order as part number 606253A at just £6.30 inc vat

If your fuse box is fine, but you’ve lost the lid, the cover can be purchased separately as part number 505158A; after all, you don’t want your metal bonnet prop falling directly on the fuse! 505158A retails at just £3.08 inc vat.

 

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

With the nights drawing in it’s time to get your electrics up to scratch. Mini Spares now has stocks of the surface mounted, rectangular grey plastic with white plastic interior lamp as fitted to Minis from 1974 until 1984, after which Rover began to recess the lamp into the headlining.

The lamp is 4.25″ long and 1.75″ wide and is suitable for kit cars and other classics as well as Minis. The lamp comes fitted with a bulb.
Order as part number EAM1650 at £5.41 inc vat.

A replacement lens for this lamp and fixing screws can be supplied as separate items if required.

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