Author: jp

A sudden loss of oil pressure can destroy an engine in seconds. The standard 7lb oil pressure switch fitted to classic Minis often gives the warning too late to save the engine.

Mini Spares new uprated 20lb oil pressure switch activates the warning light when the oil pressure drops to 20lbs giving the driver precious extra seconds to shut down the engine.

The Mini Spares uprated 20lb oil pressure switch can be ordered as part number HPS1.

At just £18.60 inc VAT it’s a small price to pay to protect your engine.

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

All of the torque action of a classic Mini’s engine is controlled by the stabiliser arm (or ‘steady bar) located just above the flywheel housing. If you are still using original type rubber bushes in your bar you are living in the past. They only have a limited life and that will be dramatically shortened if they get contaminated by engine oil. Modern polyurethane bushes are far stiffer and totally resistant to oil contamination.

The Mini Spares engine stabiliser bar upper and lower polyurethane bush kit provides 4 bushes and two sleeve to completely upgrade the bar. The lower bush uses 3/8 ID sleeves and the upper uses 5/16.

Just £4.60 per set inc VAT. Order as part number C-STR630
A stiffer race version is also available.

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

The new M-Style ‘M-Look’ Body Kit for the BMW F15 X5 includes front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, arch mouldings, side vents and exhaust.

The complete package retails at £2,845.00 inc. VAT.

M-Style can also offer a painting and fitting service, if required, at £650.00 incl. VAT.

For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115

M-Style is pleased to announce that it can now give BMW E90 and E91 LCI facelift models the 1M look with a complete moulded front bumper unit.

The bumper itself is made from quality glass fibre and comes complete with lower grilles and foglight holders. It is available for vehicles with or without Parking Distance Control.

Retail price: £449.00 inc. VAT

A similar version of the 1M Look bumper is available for pre LCI facelift E90/E91 models, also retailing at £499.00 inc. VAT.

M-Style can also offer a painting and fitting service if required at £349.99 incl. VAT.

For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115

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The Vauxhall Magnum which first appeared in 1973 was basically an HC Viva with a larger engine, more luxurious interior, higher trim level and four, rather than two, headlights. It shared its suspension with the larger-engined variants of the Vauxhall Viva and Firenza although there was obviously room for improvement because the famous HPF ‘Droopsnoot’ Firenza, which followed in1974, was treated to a lowered and uprated suspension package at the factory.

Nowadays, Magnum owners have the option of fitting GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers to enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

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

GAZ GT dampers feature a zinc plated body and have a 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 2 year warranty

GAZ adjustable dampers for the Vauxhall Magnum retail at £57.78 each plus VAT.
Order as GT6-4696 for front and GT6-4697 for the rear.

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

Now the Mk6 Fiesta ST150 can be given the GAZ performance treatment with the latest fully adjustable dampers from GAZ Shocks.

GAZ adjustable dampers enable the bump and rebound damping rates to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the damper body.

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

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body 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 2 year warranty

GAZ adjustable dampers for the Mk6 Fiesta ST150 rear can be ordered as GT7-4801 at £64.01 each plus VAT.

If you are looking for a full uprated suspension package for the ST150, the GHA front and rear adjustable suspension kit with springs can be ordered as part number GHA368 at £597.02 plus VAT.

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

With electric cars fast becoming accepted it was only a matter of time before the performance aftermarket turned its attention to them. GAZ is proud to be one of the first manufacturers to offer an upgrade for an electric car in the shape of a full house
GAZ Gold fully adjustable coilover suspension kit for the Renault Zoe.

This is one electric car that won’t handle like a milk float because the ride height is selectable through 60mm of adjustment for an improved centre of gravity, whilst the damper units are fitted with anodised adjusters for long life. The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order – even after considerable service.

Heavy batteries mean that electric cars have different handling characteristics to regular cars so the GAZ kit allows damper rates to be varied by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body. The GAZ Gold range comes with a gas cell in the reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to prevent cavitation and reduce fade under extreme use. All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory for extra peace of mind.

The kit for the Zoe retails at just £965.31 + carriage & VAT and can be ordered as part number GGA221.

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

The latest creation to emerge from the GAZ factory is the new GAZ Gold fully adjustable suspension kit for the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa D.

The specification for this little track-day favourite is just like any other GAZ Gold kit; ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and the damper units are fitted with anodised adjusters for long life. The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order – even after considerable service.

Damper rates are also variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body. The GAZ Gold range comes with a gas cell in the reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to prevent cavitation and reduce fade under racing and trackday conditions.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory for extra peace of mind.

The GAZ Gold Coilover Kit for the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa D can be ordered as part number GGA512 and retails at £965.31 + carriage and VAT.

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

Fidanza has just released a performance billet steel flywheel for the Lotus Elise, Exige, Exige S and Toyota Celica and Corolla models that use the 2ZZ engine.

Fidanza steel flywheels are CAD designed/engineered and precision CNC machined from 1045 billet steel forgings to strict tolerances for optimum performance and reliability. All Fidanza steel flywheels are balanced and thoroughly inspected at the factory for quality and fitment.

Provision has been made for resurfacing for extended use when finally required.

The Fidanza billet steel flywheel for:
Lotus Elise 1.8 ‘05-’07,
Exige 1.8 ‘06-’07,
Exige S 1.8 ‘06-’07,
Toyota Celica GT-S ‘00-’05 1.8 six speed and
Corolla ‘04-’06 1.8 six speed
can be ordered as part number 330131 and retails at $324.10 plus tax and shipping.

For more information on Fidanza’s steel flywheels, short shifters, aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit www.fidanza.com

Custom Underhood Sleeve Protection for Wires, Cables & Hoses – All in One Convenient Kit !

DEI’s Easy Loom™ Split Line Sleeving Master Kit contains everything you need in one convenient kit to add protective split line sleeving to an entire vehicle and is ideal for wrapping wiring harnesses for an EFI conversion.

DEI’s Easy Loom Split Line Sleeve Master Kit protecs exposed wires, hoses and cables from heat and the elements. This can be especially important for high performance turbocharged vehicles where swings in engine bay temperature are common.

The kit also provides the means to create and maintain a tidy engine bay, thus minimising the risk of damaged wiring as well as making fault finding easier.

Self-wrapping Easy Loom is lightweight, flexible and simple to install. It is resistant to high temperatures and most automotive fluid. DEI’s Easy Loom Split Line Sleeves have a peak temp rating of 345°F (approx 175°C) and maintain integrity at a continuous 300°F (approx 150°C) with a melting point of 500°F (260°C). The sleeving has a self-closing split design that has a 30% overlap to ensure a strong secure install whilst still being easy to remove for maintenance and repair.

The kit includes five different diameter split sleeves (3/16”, 5/16”, ½”, ¾” and 1”) in addition to quality 3:1 shrink tube ends, silicone tape, nylon zip ties and electrical tape. As the kit contains all of the required sizes there will be no frustrating shortages that interfere with finishing the task in hand.

Order directly from DEI in the USA or find your nearest dealer at http://www.designengineering.com//storelocator/international-dealers

A list of online retailers is also available on the DEI website: www.DesignEngineering.com