Author: jp

When it comes to aftermarket performance parts for the E-Type, the V12 version sometimes gets forgotten. Not so at GAZ, because the company produces dampers for both the 6 cylinder models and the V12.

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.

The dampers come with valving for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively, for serious racing use, you can buy the same dampers set up just for the track.

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 rear dampers for the E-Type Series 3 V12 models 1971-74 retail at £57.78 each plus VAT for the front (order as GT6-2100) and £68.31 each for the rear (order as GS6-2102).

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

The second generation Honda Prelude was considerably more popular than its predecessor and, at the time, offered a great alternative to the Capri which was heading for retirement. Nowadays though the nimble Prelude could benefit from a bit of help in the suspension department.

The GAZA GHA kit includes springs, front coilovers and rear struts. The GAZ damper settings can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs at the front and top adjusters for the rear struts.

Each unit is bright plated to resist corrosion.

Kit number GHA360 retails at just £537.58  plus VAT.

All units are individually tested and provided with a test print out before leaving the factory and come with the peace of mind of a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.

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

GAZ is well know for its involvement with BMW race series and the quality of its competition proven products for BMWs. Now the company can offer complete GAZ Gold fully adjustable, coilover suspension kits for the BMW E92 3 series.

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 to reduce fade under racing and trackday conditions.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty.

GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for BMW E92 3 series retail at £965.31 plus. VAT per kit.

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

GAZ Shocks is well known for its involvement and sponsorship of the BMW Compact Cup race series. Now the company can offer a bump and rebound rear damper for road-going E36 Compacts.

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.

The dampers come with valving for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use.

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 rear dampers for the BMW E36 Compact 10/1994 onwards retail at £64.08 each plus VAT. Order as GT5-2015

Front dampers for the Compact are the same as those for regular E36 models and are also available from GAZ.

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

Following the release of its MX-5 kit a few months ago, Fidanza has now released a short-throw shifter range for the most popular Mazda models.

A Fidanza short shifter will help sharpen and smooth the gear changes on these popular cars by shortening the distance between gear positions with a shorter throw. The shifters come as complete bolt-in assemblies that totally replace the original shift. All that you have to transfer is the gear knob and the gaiter boot!

Fidanza Performance Short Throw Shifters are made of 6061 billet aluminium and hardened steel.

The new Mazda short shift kit introductions are :
Part# 891132    $173.32
2007-2009 Mazda Speed3

Part# 891831    $79.99
1992-1994 Mazda 323
1992-1997 Mazda MX-3
1992-2003 Mazda Protege

Part# 891832    $59.99
1993-1997 Mazda MX-6

Part#891862    $173.32
2004-2007 Mazda 3

Part# 891949    $186.65
2006-2007 Mazda Speed6

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

DEI has been making exhaust wrap for more years than most of us care to remember, but their latest version comes with a bit of a twist – well, weave really. The exhaust wrap features a black carbon fibre look to the weave which makes it great for motorcycles, rods and kit cars where the exhaust is more prominent – or just to enliven the look of your engine bay.

However, it’s more than just a pretty face. The new Titanium Exhaust Wrap  is made from pulverised lava rock, stranded into a fibre material and then woven into a proprietary weave.
The combination of this unique material and the special weave make it stronger and more durable than most wraps on the market as well as providing improved thermal performance.

Titanium Exhaust Wrap can withstand 1800˚F (982˚C) direct and 2500˚F (1371˚C) intermittent heat without breaking a sweat. It is extremely pliable, permitting a tighter and therefore more secure wrap. Titanium Exhaust Wrap  comes with the added advantage that there is no need to pre-wet the roll before application.

Titanium Exhaust Wrap will increase performance by keeping exhaust heat in, while protecting components in close proximity to the exhaust system. It will also reduce engine bay temperatures to ensure a cooler and denser intake charge to the engine and this in turn helps make more power. It also reduces the chances of nasty burns whilst working on the engine.

Prices start at just $24.31 per roll.
Available as:
#010002 – 2″ x 100′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $127.63
#010003 – 2″ x 50′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $70.26
#010004 – 2″ x 25′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $34.91
#010005 – 2″ x 15′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $24.31 Prices are plus tax and shipping.

Order direct from DEI in America or search on-line for a dealer in your area at………
http://designengineering.com/storelocator/international-dealers
For more information about this and other DEI performance products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com

Cobra Sport, AmD’s racing partners, has recently introduced a unique downpipe for the Mercedes-AMG A45; this addresses the original restrictive front end of the exhaust system and releases a further 5bhp of power.  However the new downpipe requires a remap to operate to its full potential.

Working in conjunction with an AmD remap the new downpipe really comes into its own. 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 downpipe 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 Oil Filters were originally designed for racers in such a way as to incorporate all the latest technology  in order to provide fine filtration with minimal restriction so that the engine performs at its best with great protection.

Aeroflow Oil Filters use a premium pleated synthetic blend media that provides increased filtration at high flow rates with minimal pressure drop. A perforated centre tube allows for greater flow area and eliminates media wear during pleat movement. The construction features an extra-thick backing plate and housing; these offer superior strength and pressure fatigue resistance that result in added protection against pressure surges in racing applications. In addition there is a hi-flow heavy duty base plate that features a fully tucked double seam.

Aeroflow filters use an improved coil spring design to replace the commonly used “leaf” style spring and incorporate CNC machined threads for a precise fit. An ultra-high temp silicone anti-drain back valve in some models helps prevent dry starts thereby increasing engine life.

Aeroflow oil filters use a Buna-N rubber gasket which is compatible with most racing fuels and lubricants. A 24mm – 15/16” hex release nut allows for simple and easy removal and the nut also incorporates a hole for use with a lock wire.
Price:
£10.79 inc. VAT

For more details contact Aeroflow Europe
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.aeroflowperformance.eu

The journey is the destination – this saying does not apply to any sector as well as it does to motorhome tourism. Spartan box cars have mostly given way to rolling hotel rooms which make the journey itself into an experience. “A comfortable suspension has truly become a key factor here”, explains Ron William Kiesewetter from BILSTEIN. Besides passenger vehicles, the renowned German suspension manufacturer also develops shock absorber systems for vans, which also serve as the basis for mobile homes. A real milestone in this area is the cooperation with German Goldschmitt techmobil GmbH, which also builds complete air suspension systems for these vehicles. BILSTEIN has already been delivering the right shock absorbers for several years. Right from the beginning the company from Ennepetal was predestined for Goldschmitt because of its experience in the field of air suspension systems, both in OE as well as in replacement.

“Precision fitting is the alpha and omega to ensure there are no leaks, even after thousands of kilometres”, says Kiesewetter: “This is a matter of tolerances on the micrometre level.” BILSTEIN delivers up to 20 different items to Goldschmitt, totalling several thousand sets a year. After all, Goldschmitt develops its products for the most varied suspension configurations, no matter whether it is the VW T6, Ford Transit, Iveco Daily, Mercedes Sprinter and Vito or Fiat Ducato. But for mobile homes, air suspension is much more than just a matter of comfort – it is a matter of safety.

Due to the heavy structures including the equipment, individual axles can have an additional load of up to 500 kilograms. With air suspension, this additional weight, which also causes a higher centre of gravity, can be dealt with confidently at all times. To optimally coordinate the particular overall system, all air suspensions are tested in a road test on Goldschmitt’s own test track and then readjusted as required. The resulting suspension solutions are not only popular for retrofitting. Large motorhome manufacturers like Hymer are also using them increasingly in original equipment. But BILSTEIN and Goldschmitt are already working behind the scenes on the next generation of mobile home air suspension which can be controlled entirely electronically.

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