Author: jp

Cobra Sport, AmD’s racing partner, recently introduced a performance cat-back exhaust system for the BMW M140i & M235i. The new exhaust system provides a 21% decrease in weight over the original and improves gas flow. On its own it will bring the torque figures up in line with those of the M2 and provides a 0.3 second improvement on the 0-60mph figures. For owners who want even more there is the choice of a sports CAT or a unique decat downpipe. Team any of these options up with an AmD remap and the whole thing exceeds all expectations. Due to increased efficiency, the combination 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

Rameder’s battery chargers

The holiday season is coming and mobile homes, caravans and camping vans, classic cars and sportscars  are all coming out of hibernation. Time to check the battery is in good order.  Rameder offers various battery chargers and they are all most reasonably priced..

The right battery charger for your individual needs can be bought from Rameder’s online shop at www.rameder.eu.

1.2 – 120 Ah batteries should be charged with the Charge Box 3.6 (€85). This is suitable for cars, small mopeds and scooter batteries. It will also charge your e-bikes should you wish to leave your caravan parked.

For mobile homes and caravans, choose the Charge Box 7.0 (€139) for 14 Ah – 230 Ah batteries.

Both battery chargers come with extensive accessories and can be used for all 12V lead acid batteries (also GEL and AGM). You can monitor the charging process on an LED display and the micro-processor-controlled charging is very precise and  gentle on the battery.

You will also find other useful automotive products in the Rameder Shop at www.rameder.eu.  Rameder routinely delivers to the UK and all other European countries.

BILSTEIN suspension components for the Opel Astra K

The Vauxhall/Opel Astra has been a major player in the compact class for 26 years.  In 2008, 10 million vehicles went off the line.  A lot has happened since the first Astra, both visually and technically.  The fifth generation is just on the market and already offers a lot of engine and equipment variants. If you want to further refine the driving behaviour of the Astra, you should take advantage of BILSTEIN suspensions.

The tried and tested improved OE replacement shock absorber BILSTEIN B6 is, of course, also available for the Astra K. Compared to the standard running gear, this offers greater reserves and allows for more precise handling. In addition, the series springs can be reused. If the vehicle is to be lowered with sports springs, the BILSTEIN B8 sports suspension is recommended, which offers a high comfort potential despite a sporty appearance.

In the near future, the BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit and the BILSTEIN B14 coilover system will also be available for the  Astra K. The BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit consists of a precisely shortened BILSTEIN B8 with Eibach springs and offers the perfect combination of sporty dynamics, impressive looks and high-strength performance. The BILSTEIN B14 is road-tested under motorsport conditions and has an adjustment range of up to 20 millimetres.

BILSTEIN B6
Article number: 35-257554 FAL, UVP: 187.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 35-261612 FAR, UVP: 187.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 24-257565 RA, RRP: 139.00 euros excl. VAT

BILSTEIN B8
Article number: 35-261582 FAL, UVP: 192.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 35-261599 FAR, UVP: 192.00 euros excl. VAT
Article number: 24-267076 RA, RRP: 144.00 euros excl. VAT

Coming soon…

BILSTEIN B12 Pro Kit
Article number: 46-275288, RRP: 699.00 euros excl. VAT

BILSTEIN B14
Article number: 47-257597, RRP: 756.00 euros excl. VAT

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Photo: Copyright BILSTEIN 2017.

The German tuning company ABT is best know for its ability to extract extra high performance out of VAG internal combustion engines but with an eye firmly on the future it has now formed  the ABT eMobility Engineering department to promote and further electric powered vehicles.
Actually ABT are no newcomers to electric power. Back in 2009 the company released the ABT eCaddy and its very latest offering is the ABT eCab based on the VW T6.

The ABT eMobility Engineering department will now offer development services to third parties.
“As a tuner we deal so intensely with complete vehicle architectures, that a technology transfer in other segments was only a matter of time and I personally find alternative drives very exciting, as our recent history shows. We have gained such extensive experience in this field through our projects for the eCaddy, eCab and the development in Formula E, that we now wish to offer our expertise externally, in order to support the idea of electric mobility”, says Managing Director Hans-Jürgen Abt.

The spectrum ranges from the development and programming of control units through to lithium batteries and complete drive trains up to the construction of ready-to-drive prototypes. Should something very special be required, there is also the possibility to customize special vehicles and produce limited series. “We are expecting a highly promising sector with ABT eMobility Engineering” says Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Thanks to many years experience in the programming of the AEC (ABT Engine Control) ECUs for increased performance, ABT Sportsline has the ability to develop software and electronics in house to suit  the needs of the customer. Parallel battery systems can also be built in, in order to achieve enhanced battery capacity and high coverage.

“We are the perfect partner for SMEs”, according to Hans-Jürgen Abt, “because we have years of experience in the development of components and complete drive trains for pure electric and hybrid vehicles.”  Since ABT Sportsline began the construction of an electrified VW Caddy  in 2009 a  fleet of 40 all-electric commercial vehicles have travelled a total of one million plus kilometers throughout Germany and are still highly popular with their drivers.

Webcon now has in stock a complete trigger disc kit to suit the Vauxhall Z22SE engine as fitted to the Vauxhall VX220 and Opel Speedster.

The kit is designed and manufactured by Webcon and includes a custom made trigger disc, spacer and sensor bracket, as well as a genuine Weber Marelli crankshaft sensor.

Compatible with all popular aftermarket Engine Management Systems, part number WTK001 retails at £142.95 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

E-bike are now becoming highly popular especially with those who might no longer have the ability or stamina to use a regular bicycle, however these e-bike users might also struggle to use a conventional bike carrier with a weighty e-bike.

That’s why Rameder now offers a tow-bar bike carrier that is aimed specially at this type of user. The EUFAB Bike Lift allows users to mount the bike in the carrier and lift it into the travelling position at the push of a button.  Lowering it is just as simple.

EUFAB Bike Lift will easily carry up to two e-bikes and when removed from the car it can be moved using its castors with minimal effort. When affixing it to the tow bar there is no lifting involved and it can be folded away and stored in the car’s boot.

E-bikes are quite expensive and a tempting target for thieves. The EUFAB Bike Lift is well equipped with a secure locking anti-theft protection system to secure both the lift and the bicycles.

The EUFAB Bike Lift retails at €699 and is available from the  Rameder Shop at www.rameder.eu

Please also visit Rameder on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rameder.de

… or on Google+: plus.google.com/+rameder

Webcon is delighted to announce the reintroduction of the 38DGAS upgrade kit for the
Ford 2.0 Pinto engine.

The sequential 38 DGAS 3.0 V6 carburettor is a direct swap for the Pinto’s  progressive Weber 32/36 DGAV and has been  jetted especially for the 2.0 engine. It is a perfect complement for a ported head and fast road cam.

1893000100 features the special air bush modification required to suit the 2.0 Pinto, and
is available in kit form as shown at £279.50 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

Webcon is now able to supply a Weber DCOE performance kit to suit the ever popular Triumph Dolomite Sprint.

The kit features a British made, superb quality, polished intake manifold; two genuine Spanish made Weber 45DCOE carburettors; a Webcon linkage set and a Weber tuning manual.
Part number PTR204 retails at £1095 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

Although Powerflex produces parts for a huge range of applications, commercial vehicles aren’t normally part of that line-up; however, due to increased demand the company has just introduced front wishbone bushes to fit the Mk7 Ford Transit (2006-2014).

Whether a Transit is used as a van, minibus or camper, the wishbones suffer from perished bushes This leads to excessive vibration and vague steering as well as the occasional clunk.

Powerflex now offers a long term, cost effective solution that will improve steering feel, braking stability and tyre longevity.

PFF19-4001 Front Wishbone Front Bush     pair £52.68 incl. VAT
PFF19-4002 Front Wishbone Rear Bush     pair £62.28 incl. VAT

Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.

For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Powerflex has just released a range of stiffening inserts and bushes for the transmission of the Porsche 964 and 993.

The inserts are designed to be a quick and easy solution for excessive transmission movement, whilst the complete replacement bushes provide further stability and more predictable handling.

To fit RWD models:
PFR57-121 Transmission Mount Bracket Small Bush     £25.14
PFR57-124 Transmission Mount Bracket Bush     £56.34
PFR57-125 Transmission Mount Large Bush     £57.54
PFR57-126 Transmission Mount Large Insert     £31.14
PFR57-127 Transmission Mount Bracket Bush Insert     £22.74

To fit AWD models:
PFR57-122 Transmission Mount Large Bush     £53.94
PFR57-123 Transmission Mount Large Bush Insert     £29.94

OE replacement bushes can only be purchased as part of a complete bracket housing assembly, which can be prohibitively expensive but these Powerflex bushes provide a cost effective replacement for worn original bushes where the bracket housing is still serviceable.

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.

Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.

For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.