Author: jp

The Triumph Toledo was introduced in August 1970 as a cheaper version of the Triumph 1300. Rear-wheel drive and a live rear axle (with coil springs) was used in the interest of simplicity and low production costs. Nowadays this simpler rear suspension can easily be enhanced by fitting GAZ GS dampers.

The original springs can be used but owners have the option of choosing different spring lengths to alter the ride height and can adjust the damping rate to suit the conditions and driving style.

The GAZ fully adjustable GS dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

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

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

GAZ GS dampers for the Triumph Toledo can be ordered as GSO-2264 at £65.06 each plus VAT.

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

The first generation Mustang captivated the tuning world and introduced us all to the Pony Car concept; however, the ‘cart’ sprung rear end is massively outdated by modern standards. GAZ now offers GT Dampers to allow owners to adjust both the front and rear suspension to suit the conditions and driving style.

The GAZ fully adjustable dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

GAZ GT dampers feature a black 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 for added peace of mind.

GAZ dampers for all models of the first generation Ford Mustang can be ordered as part number GT8-4994 for the front and GT8-4995 for the rear at £69.37 each + VAT.

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

The original Citroen AX was built with lightness in mind. It weighed just 640 kg (1,411 lb) in its basic version. This could be the basis for a cheap and very tuneable track day car but the light feel is not to every driver’s taste; the solution is to firm up the suspension with some GAZ fully adjustable GT Dampers.

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers 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 GT dampers feature a black 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 for added peace of mind.

GAZ dampers for all models of the Citroen AX from 1986 on can be ordered as part number GAI3004 for front at £87.80 each plus VAT and GT6-2040 for the rear at £57.78 each plus VAT.

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

Early to ‘mid-noughties’ VW offer acceptable styling and good overall road performance so still make great ‘fun’ cars or dedicated track day specials to this day.

With this in mind Fidanza is in the process of releasing a range of lightweight flywheels for 1999 to 2005 Volkswagens that deliver 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
the 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 first to hit the shelves is part number 112021 which will fit the following:
‘99-’00 Beetle 1.8 petrol OE style dual mass FW clutch only
‘01 Beetle 1.8 petrol Engine Code APH dual mass FW clutch only
‘01-’04 Beetle 1.8 petrol Engine Code AWV dual mass FW clutch only
‘05 Beetle 1.8 petrol 5 speed dual mass FW clutch only
‘00-’05 Golf 1.8 petrol 5 speed dual mass FW clutch only
‘00-’04 Jetta 1.8 petrol OE style dual mass FW clutch only
‘05 Jetta 1.8 petrol 5 speed dual mass FW clutch only
Retail price : $546.12 plus shipping and import 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

The colder the air is in an engine’s intake charge the better. Cold air is more dense than hot air and contains more oxygen molecules which makes for a better and more efficient burn which creates more horsepower.

To assist with keeping your engine’s intake charge as cold as possible DEI has introduced the Cool Cover Gold™ – Air Tube Cover Kit.

Cool Cover Gold™ is manufactured from high temperature metalised polyimide lamination, bonded to a robust heat treated glass fibre base material that will protect and keep components cool in the heat soaked engine compartment environment.

Cool Cover Gold features a hook & loop closure along the open edges for easy installation and is able to reflect direct heat up to 800˚F (427˚C) making it the perfect choice to keep air intakes cool and protected.

Cool Cover Gold will fit air intake tubes up to 28” (71.1cm) long and 3”– 4” (7.62-10.16 cms) in diameter. It is easy to cut or trim as necessary and at just .031” (0.7874 cm) thick takes up negligible space around the intake tube.

Cool Cover Gold has been tested and proved to FSTM 191.5100 and ASTM D1117 standards.

Order as part number 010486 at $83.55 plus shipping and import tax.

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

Burton is pleased to announce that it is now a Simpson Race Exhaust dealer. Simpson Race Exhausts specialise in the design and manufacture of exceptional quality inconel and stainless steel exhaust systems and manifolds for all types of motor sport and performance applications. The first to become available is for the Escort Mk1/2 RS200 and Mexico SOHC Pinto.

This stainless steel exhaust manifold has been handmade to provide maximum performance whilst looking like a work of art at the same time. The photographs only give an indication of how amazing these manifolds look in the flesh!

This manifold is manufactured from 304 grade stainless steel with a wall thickness of 1.2mm. The joints are gas purged TIG welded. Gas purging provides two benefits. Firstly, it prevents oxidisation in the weld which would compromise the strength and corrosive resistance of the joint. Secondly, it allows the weld to remain smooth inside the pipe thus increasing exhaust gas flow.

• All bends in the tube are mandrel bent to ensure that there is no reduction in diameter throughout the bend for optimum gas flow.

• All primary pipes are constructed to an equal length to ensure smooth and equal performance from each cylinder.

• All collectors are fully welded merge types which are designed to maximise gas flow.

Suitable for:
Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 1973-1974
Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico 1975-1978
Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 1976-1980
Ford Escort Mk1/Mk2 fitted with SOHC Pinto engine. Retail price: £780.00 inc. VAT
Free UK Delivery Available. Available to order only.
Note: Must be used with World Cup crossmember. (Does not fit with servo towers. Does not fit Capri).
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Mittler Bros. have been building metal working tools and fabrication equipment in the USA for over 30 years.
Now these machine tools are available in the UK and Europe exclusively through Brown & Geeson Ltd.

The Mittler Bros. 3 tonne machine manual bench press can be used as a straight press or with punch and flare sets, a corner notcher, louvre presses and with shrinker, stretcher and shearing tools.

All tooling can be mounted for front to back use or can be rotated through 90° for side to side uses.

A deep throat depth of 305mm (12”) allows generous room around the workpiece and there is 25mm clearance between the mounted tooling.

An adjustable fine-spline handle mechanism allows for quick and easy indexing of the handle.

The kit includes slug ejector, spring loaded centre ring pin and Arbor nut spanner.

The press is produced from high grade steel with a durable powder coated finish.

A number of extra parts are available separately including a Depth Stop which helps to maintain a consistent depth across a work piece and a Universal Floor Stand with locking castors to allow the Mittler Bros. Manual Bench Press to be moved around the workshop with ease.

Prices from £752.39 inc.VAT

For more details visit: www.mittlerbros.eu

Cobra Sport, AmD’s racing partner, recently introduced both valved and non valved performance exhaust options to improve the performance and sound of the latest Audi TTS Mk3.
The Cobra Sport team produced both resonated and non resonated versions of the exhaust to reduce weight and open up opportunities for power gains by further tuning with an AmD remap.

Due to increased efficiency, the combination of the Cobra Sport Exhaust and the AmD Remap creates more power than just the sum of the gains that would be achieved by the exhaust, downpipe and software added together.

Because the AmD remap has been designed specifically to work with the Cobra Sport exhaust system you can be sure that everything will work with maximum efficiency and without any fault codes being triggered in error.

AmD Tuning also offer FREE FITTING on all Cobra Sport Exhausts – or, if you prefer to buy by mail order and fit it yourself, AmD will offer 10% off and FREE DELIVERY – which can represent a significant saving on a full system. Furthermore, if you buy an AmD Tuning performance remap at the same time as a Cobra Sport Exhaust you can have the remap at HALF the usual retail price!

Contact AmD Tuning for further details on 01708 861827 or visit www.amdtuning.com

Aeroflow is renowned for its premium quality, high performance fluid transfer products which use lightweight alloys in their construction. These components are capable of repeated assembly and disassembly without degradation providing the correct tools are used.

The Aeroflow AN fitting standard or double-ended wrenches provide a perfect fit and are made from materials with the same hardness rating as the components they are designed to be on so they won’t mark your fittings.

All Aeroflow aluminium wrenches are hard anodised black and size stamped.

The spanners & wrenches are available individually in sizes -03 to -20 or as a 7 piece set.

The double-ended wrenches fit both B-nuts and sockets.

Prices from £16.79 inc VAT.

For more information visit www.aeroflowperformance.eu

How on earth can you utilise 1300bhp? It’s a good question and its one that was posed to BILSTEIN’s technical department by Litchfield Motors. For their ultimate expression of the R35 GTR Litchfield pushed the performance capabilities and gained 1300bhp from the Nissan engine. Designed as a test-bed for Litchfield’s new products and as a showcase for the technical ability of the UK tuning house, this GTR also features a unique BILSTEIN Clubsport suspension kit.

As far as road cars go, this one is as really quite extreme. Peering through the window reveals a stripped out cabin with an integrated roll cage, bucket seats and that familiar GTR dashboard. Walking around the car does little to hint at the power plant underneath and the BILSTEIN livery hides the carbon fibre nature of the majority of the body panels. Under the aggressively vented bonnet you will find a bespoke twin turbocharged motor, hand built by Litchfield for the purpose of exploring the outer limits of power possible from the platform. 1300bhp has been surpassed so far and naturally the gearbox and drivetrain have been upgraded to suit.

Such a high power levels bring unique challenges for suspension. Controlling squat under immense acceleration, high engine bay temperatures and extreme top speeds become particular considerations with a power plant as potent as this. BILSTEIN has developed a customised Clubsport setup for this application, giving 10 adjustment levels in both bump and rebound. Litchfield has worked closely with the UK technical centre to develop a unique adjustment range, allowing the GTR to drive comfortably across Europe at speed and then be firmed up when arriving to track events at circuits like Spa and the Nürburgring.

Surprisingly this GTR is a friendly and rewarding driving experience. Of course, when squeezing the throttle pedal everything happens extraordinarily quickly and acceleration is truly warp speed in nature. But on the other hand if you experience traffic or wander into a city centre the car will not resist. Litchfield’s engine tuning and BILSTEIN Clubsport technology work in perfect harmony in this vehicle to show that with careful planning, you really can tame 1300+bhp.

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