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Leading suspension specialist GAZ has offered GAZ Gold coilover suspension kits for the BMW Mini Cooper and Cooper S for quite some time but now the company has relaunched the kits with the added benefit of a Black Zinc protective coating.

The new look kits are suitable for street, track day and even outright competition vehicles especially those that have been subject to extensive power upgrades.

GAZ Gold coilovers are produced with a gas cell in the outer reservoir. This helps prevent cavitation. The units are then filled with a multi grade high viscosity index fluid to help resist fade under extreme conditions.

GAZ Gold units are bump and rebound adjustable while on the vehicle by means of an easily accessible adjuster knob. GAZ can produce this kit with ‘road use’ or ‘full race’ valving as required and supply the appropriate springs for the intended purpose.

Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and all units are individually tested before leaving the factory and covered by a two year warranty.

Part: GGA425 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – BMW Mini Cooper 20022-2015 RRP £1,149.40 plus VAT.
Part: GGA425S GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – BMW Mini Cooper S 2002-2015 RRP £1,149.40 plus VAT.

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

Leading suspension specialist GAZ has offered GAZ Gold coilover suspension kits for both the 2WD and 4WD versions of the Audi TT for quite some time but now the company has relaunched the kits with the added benefit of a Black Zinc protective coating.

The new look kits are suitable for street, track day and even outright competition vehicles especially those that have been subject to extensive power upgrades.

The kit consists of a pair of GAZ Gold coilovers for the front and a pair of GAZ adjustable dampers, lowered springs and height adjustable spring seats for the rear.

GAZ Gold coilovers are produced with a gas cell in the outer reservoir. This helps prevent cavitation. The units are then filled with a multi grade high viscosity index fluid to help resist fade under extreme conditions.

GAZ Gold units are bump and rebound adjustable whilst on the vehicle by means of an easily accessible adjuster knob.

Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and all units are individually tested before leaving the factory and covered by a two year warranty.

Part: GGA436 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – 1998-2001 Audi TT 4wd RRP £1,149.40 plus VAT.
Part: GGA437 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – 1998-2001 Audi TT 2wd RRP1,149.40 plus VAT.
For a quotation contact sales@gazshocks.com

Ford’s Sixth Generation Fiesta ST was announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. When the facelifted Fiesta ST was introduced into North America for the 2014 model year it became part of Ford’s Global B-car program.
The ST’s 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbocharged engine puts out 182 PS (134 kW; 180 hp) with 177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m) of torque and up to 200 PS on overboost for a maximum of 15 seconds. That’s a lot of power for a small car, but there’s even more availble by changing to a Fidanza Aluminium Flywheel.

A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is replaced and will bring 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 – there is 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)

A Fidanza lightweight flywheel for the Ford Focus ST can be ordered as part number 186161 and retails at USD$434.27 plus shipping and 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

For further details contact sales@fidanza.com

With the end of the year fast approaching many manufacturers are now announcing their new products for 2024, and DEI is no exception.

The DEI 2024 Product Catalogue is now available for FREE download at: https://www.designengineering.com/content/2024_new_products.pdf

Notable releases for 2024 include the new GEN 3 Onyx Turbo Shield and a brush-on or spray-on Advanced Thermal/Acoustic Coating. 2024 will also see DEI move into the field of electric vehicles with a charging cord protector for home use and a safety EV Fire Blanket.

For more information about this and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.

DEI products are available throughout the UK and Europe. Contact DEI to find your nearest dealer and watch the dealers’ websites for release dates.

To keep up with the very latest DEI product introductions and company news connect with DEI on Facebook or Instagram @Designenginc or subscribe to DEI’s You Tube channel.

Burton Power now has a basic RWD conversion kit to install a Zetec E 1.8/2.0 engine into an Escort Mk1 or Mk2 (or Escort based kit car). The kit suits both Silver Top and Black Top engines including the ST170.
THE CONVERSION KIT CONTAINS
Engine mounts to fit original crossmember – the mounts will line up with bolt holes on the Zetec block to correctly position the engine.

Alloy wet sump pan kit – the original FWD sump will not clear the crossmember. The replacement cast alloy sump with bolt in baffle is designed to allow easy fitment of the Zetec E engine to both LHD & RHD Mk1/2 Escorts. It is supplied with pickup, dipstick, dipstick tube, sump gasket and sealer and fits either Silver or Black top engines.

Water rail – the Zetec outlets will foul the bulkhead, so the water rail transfers the outlet to the front of the engine. The rail is drilled for temperature gauge sender, electric fan switch and is supplied with suitable switches as well as a fitting kit.

Steel flywheel with ring gear – for use with the larger 2.0 Pinto clutch.

Flywheel to crank bolts, flywheel to clutch dowels and clutch to flywheel bolts

Edge gear reduction starter motor – to fit the RWD offset flywheel.

Crankshaft spigot bearing – to support the end of the gearbox input shaft.

The kit is available to be compatible with either standard or World Cup crossmembers. Order as FZ490SK and FZ490WK respectively. Both retail at £1,428.00 inc. VAT

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

(711M +0.110″ with deepened valve pockets)

Burton Power is now offering genuine Hepolite pistons which have been manufactured exclusively for Burton’s.

The pistons are ideal for uprated 1.6 Kent engines and have +1mm deep valve pockets; they will fit most performance camshafts including 234 and 244 without any further piston modifications.

The +.110″ size is perfect for +0.090″ blocks which are in need of a rebore without having to go to the expense of large bore forged pistons.

Compression ratio is in the region of 10.7:1 in a 1600 engine (the exact figure will depend on block height, head gasket thickness, etc). The bowl capacity is 33.77cc.The pistons are cast with invar (expansion resistant) inserts similar to the original production pistons.

Burton’s genuine Hepolite pistons can be ordered as part number 18647/110 and retail at £72.00 each inc. VAT.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

To complement its recently reintroduced Weber 40 and 46IDA3C carburettors and intake manifold sets for the Porsche 911, Webcon has just launched fitting kits containing gaskets, studs, nuts and washers.

The components are manufactured by Webcon in the UK and the kits contain all the parts needed to install
a pair of IDA3C carburettors. Kits are available for both the 40 and 46IDA3C carburettors as shown below:

FK4340 40IDA3C £87.50 plus VAT
FK4346 46IDA3C £87.50 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 pleased to announce the introduction of its intake manifold to allow a pair of Weber 45DCOE, Dellorto DHLA or 45mm throttle bodies to be fitted to the Peugeot 205 1.6 and 1.9 eight valve engines.

The UK manufactured manifold is of the excellent quality customers have come to expect from Webcon and comes complete with studs, nuts and softmounts.

Order as part number MW4980B at £303.18 plus VAT.

Available from stock 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 Webcon 32/36 range of carburettor conversions for the MGB offers performance and economy as well as the day to day driveability of authentic Weber 32/36 carburettors. The key to this conversion is the intake manifold.

The Webcon MW0032 manifold for the 1.8 BMC “B” series engine allows fitment of the full range of single Weber 32/36 and 38/38 carburettors, as well as the new Webcon Retroject EFI throttle body.
The manifold comes complete with studs, nuts, washers, insulator block and water heating adaptor and is of the quality customers have come to expect from Webcon.

MW0032 is available on its own, or with a variety of authentic Spanish Weber carburettors as below:

Manifold
MW0032 £370.77 plus VAT

Complete kits
PMG105 1 x 32/36DGV Manual choke £599.48 plus VAT
PMG106 1 x 32/36DGAV Water auto choke £668.39 plus VAT
PMG109 1 x 38DGMS Manual choke £682.17 plus VAT
PMG110 1 x 38DGAS Water auto choke £778.64 plus VAT
PMG111 1 x 38DGES Electric auto choke £778.64 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

Mini Spares is pleased to announce its new chrome on brass version of the Mk1 Morris Cooper grille with pointed lower bar as fitted to early original cars up to 1965. The grille is suitable for models without a cable bonnet release mechanism.

The chrome on brass construction ensures the grille will remain looking good for long into the future.

This UK made grille is available as part number 24A2158CHROME at £160.32 inc VAT.

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