GAZ Shocks is pleased to announce a new range of fully adjustable coilover suspension kits. The new GAZ Gaz Charged is based on its highly successful GHA and GOLD ranges, but upgraded with the benefits of nitrogen gas and ‘helper’ springs above the main suspension springs. These upgrades will give an improved and smoother ride over conventional dampers. The nitrogen also minimizes the aeration of the hydraulic fluid/oil under normal use by compressing the air bubbles inside the damper.
Of course, all the current features of the GHA and GOLD ranges are included in the GAZ Charged range:
The damper rate is adjustable and can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs.
Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and covered by a two year warranty.
Kits will consists of front and rear dampers, springs and helper springs. On some applications adjustable spring seats will be used at the rear (as shown) and in certain cases the customer will need to supply donor front struts for GAZ to refurbish and machine the lower cast stub axle to incorporate it into the new front struts.
Prices across the range will be the current GHA or GOLD kit price plus £150. If purchased individually the cost on top per damper will be £37.50. All prices + VAT.
For further details and prices visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Late model classics, such as the 2000-2005 Audi TT Quattro, are more popular than ever right now and they can easily be given some extra pep by fitting a Fidanza lightweight aluminim flywheel.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheelis simple to instal 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 – no need to replace 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)
It can be ordered as part number 112181 and retails at USD $504.71 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
Purchase directly from www.fidanza.com as part number 112181
Keeping a turbocharger cool is the secret of maximising performance whilst encouraging faster spool-up and minimising turbo-lag; and one of the best and cost-effective ways of keeping a turbo cool is fitting a turbo heat shield. A turbo heat shield will also reduce engine bay temperatures and protect sensitive components.
DEI now offers a variety of turbo shields in three distinct ranges:
GEN-3 TITANIUM™ Turbo Shields is DEI’s most technologically advanced shield line. GEN-3 TITANIUM features a silicone-coated TITANIUM LR outer layer, a silica blend insulation layer with a glass-silica-stainless weave inner layer and a protective stainless mesh liner. This is the strongest, most heat-resistant textile available. GEN-3 TITANIUM fitments include T3, T4, T6, T25/T28 and T6X turbo applications. Prices start at £245.34.
Ultra 47™ Turbo Shields are made from a Tri-Layer mix of an aluminium-impregnated glass fibre outer shell with a high-temperature insulating mat core and silica glass blend liner. Ultra 47 Turbo Shields feature double-stitched material and heavy-duty capped anchor points. They are made in the USA, sell at an economical price and are available in T3 and T4 turbo sizes with more sizes to be added to the range shortly. Prices start at £146.60.
ONYX™ Series Black Turbo Shields feature a popular rich black finish that looks great whilst offering extreme protection. The ONYX™ Series is made in the USA using an exclusive combination of premium heat-resistant textiles and newly designed stainless steel attachment anchors. Applications are available for smaller T22 and T25 turbo sizes. Prices start at £236.10.
For more information about Turbo Heat Shields and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products visit www.designengineering.com.
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Owners of Sierra 3 Door Cosworth and RS500 models will be pleased to hear that Burton Power is now offering a replacement side/door moulding trim set for these cars.
This side moulding trim goes from the rear arch moulding on the quarter panel through the door to the front wing and is sold as a full set of six pieces for the whole car. The rubbers are a perfect reproduction of the original with the correct angles and cuts. An adhesive backing is provided for ease of fitting.
Suitable for: Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 3 door 1986-1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 1987 Order as RUBB102 at £160.80 (inc VAT)
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Burton Power is pleased to announce it can now offer a single piece propshaft based on the Group 1 version to fit all standard RS2000s or Escort Mk1/2 using a Rocket or 5 speed gearbox and an English or Atlas axle.
This single piece propshaft has been made much stronger than the original two piece item through the use of a larger diameter tubing and removal of the centre bearing. It is suitable as a direct replacement for the original prop or for competition use.
It is a high quality item manufactured in the UK, not a cheap inferior import. Most imports use rather crude forgings which are heavier and the tubing specification can often be suspect. The tube specification used on the Burton propshafts is SAE 1020/1040, as per the original factory specification.
The end float in the universal joints is controlled by varying the thickness of the circlips which gives a smoother joint action and better control over straightness and dynamic balance. All Burton shafts are checkedto ensure straightness and have runout on any part of the tube that is no greater than 0.25mm (compared to original specification of 0.35mm). Dynamic balance is at 3000rpm to ISO specification G16. All Burton propshafts are now fitted with an upgraded transmission sleeve to eradicate any reliability issues under extreme race conditions.
Suitable for: Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico 1975-1978 • RS1800 1975-1977 • RS2000 1976-1980 • Escort Mk2 fitted with 4 speed Rocket or 5 speed Type 9 gearbox 1975-1980 • Escort Mk1 fitted with a 4 speed Rocket or 5 speed Type 9 gearbox and a Mk2 diff flange 1968-1974.
Order as PROPENG at £218.95 (inc VAT)
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
When CUPRA EKS and Adrien Tambay took all the titles in the final of the “FIA ETCR – eTouring Car World Cup” at the Sachsenring last weekend, ABT Sportsline was celebrating together with the CUPRA EKS team: the Kempten-based company has supported the mission “title defence” with know-how and engineers at the track since the beginning of the season. Before the showdown on the traditional German circuit, the cars have been prepared at ABT.
“We have had a close partnership with CUPRA for a very long time, for example with our joint team in Extreme E,” says ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier. “This gave rise to the idea of creating further synergies and contributing our expertise to the ETCR as well.” On most race weekends, for example, Markus Michelberger is part of the CUPRA EKS team, where he brings his experience from many years in DTM, Formula E and Extreme E to the table. “In addition to our exciting joint projects in production cars, it’s great that we are also working together more and more intensively in motorsport. We warmly congratulate Adrien and the entire CUPRA EKS team,” says Biermaier.
After six race weekends in the all-electric touring car series, Adrien Tambay has won the drivers’ championship ahead of his CUPRA teammates Mattias Ekström and Tom Blomqvist. The manufacturers’ championship was already safely in the hands of CUPRA EKS before. “The 2021 season was a great one for CUPRA in the ETCR series, but for 2022 we wanted to raise the competitiveness,” says Xavi Serra, Head of CUPRA Racing. “To do so we renewed our driver line-up, did some technical modifications to the e-Racer and we added value to our engineering team doing a collaboration with our partner ABT, by incorporating their engineers to the technical team.”
Xavi Serra is also pleased with the “overlapping” partnership between the two companies. “Our collaboration with ABT comes from several years now, not only in racing such as in Extreme E and now ETCR, but also in road cars. CUPRA and ABT are both electric racing pioneers. ABT has had a great success story in Formula E with its own team, and CUPRA developed the e-Racer, the world’s first all-electric touring car. CUPRA and ABT’s partnership is proof of both brands’ shared vision of reinventing the world of motorsport through electrification.”
Fantastic end to a crazy weekend: ABT CUPRA XE captured its first trophy of the current season at the so-called Copper X Prix in Chile. Alongside Nasser Al-Attiyah, spontaneous newcomer Klara Andersson from Sweden thrilled the spectators with fast times and spirited overtaking manoeuvres before the Qatari-Swedish duo celebrated their well-deserved third place on the podium.
SEPTEMBER 24: Klara Andersson (SWE) / Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT), Abt Cupra XE during the Antofagasta on September 24, 2022. (Photo by Charly Lopez / LAT Images)
The race weekend in the middle of the inhospitable Atacama Desert began with a bitter setback: regular driver Jutta Kleinschmidt hit the ground so hard after a spectacular jump that she injured her back, had to be checked over in hospital and was thus ruled out for the Copper X Prix. After intensive checks, the German followed the events on the track in the live stream and was able to start her journey home on Sunday with plenty of painkillers in her luggage.
ABT CUPRA XE managed to get 22-year-old Klara Andersson on board at short notice, who last weekend became the first woman ever to stand on the podium of a World Rallycross Championship round and was in Chile for the organizers of the Extreme E. In a crash course on Friday evening, the Swede got to know the team, her teammate, the car, and all the procedures and technical requirements, and on Saturday she sat in the car as the starting driver just in time for the first qualifying session. The rest is a little motorsport fairy tale: Klara was almost on the same level as the competition right from the start, impressing with precision, coolness and one or two spirited overtaking manoeuvres.
Via a sixth-place finish in qualifying and second place in the semi-final Andersson and Al-Attiyah qualified for the final against rivals like Carlos Sainz and Sébastien Loeb. The four-time Dakar winner handed over the CUPRA Tavascan XE to Klara Andersson after tough but fair battles between the men, then Klara defended her podium position unimpressed and took it to the finish. She received recognition from fans, media and competitors alike for her performance throughout the weekend.
“It was an insanely exciting weekend – from the first call on Friday afternoon to the party on the podium on Sunday,” says Klara Andersson, who had all her race gear stolen from her trunk in Calama just days before the race. “The challenge and all the input were huge, of course, but Nasser and the whole team made me feel so welcome. So, there was nothing better than celebrating with them after all the effort.”
Immediately after the podium ceremony, Andersson and Nasser Al-Attiyah sent warm greetings to Jutta Kleinschmidt via video and dedicated the trophy to her. “The most important news for Klara, me and the whole team is of course that Jutta is doing well. We really wanted to turn things around after the tough start to the weekend and worked harder than ever to do so – the mechanics as well as the engineers and us drivers. The trophy for third place is highly deserved and a fantastic reward for the whole team.”
The Copper X Prix was the fourth of a total of five Extreme E rounds this season. The finale will take place on November 26 and 27 in Uruguay. ABT Sportsline has the best memories of the Punta del Este venue: The team has already celebrated on the podium here with Formula E.
Team ABT Sportsline enters the DTM finale on 8/9 October at the Hockenheimring with its title chances intact. While championship leader Sheldon van der Linde in the BMW remained without points at the Red Bull Ring, René Rast in his ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II collected a total of 21 points on Saturday with the fastest time in qualifying and second place in the race. On Sunday, he made up another point. Before the finale, as third in the standings, he is only twelve points behind. A total of 58 points will still be awarded at Hockenheim.
Kelvin van der Linde, Team ABT Sportsline (Audi R8 LMS GTR evo II #3)
In pouring rain and extremely difficult conditions, Rast was once again the fastest Audi driver in qualifying on Sunday – but only in tenth place. In the race, he was in sixth place for a while thanks to a late tyre change. Shortly before the finish, however, he was caught by several drivers who had changed to slicks on the drying track. In tenth place, Rast still scored a point.
Ricardo Feller showed a strong performance in both qualifying sessions and was right next to René Rast on the grid on both days. However, after a contact on the opening lap on Saturday and a lack of grip on Sunday, the Swiss remained without points in both races.
Kelvin van der Linde moved up from 14th on the grid to 8th on Saturday. Sunday’s race ended prematurely for the South African, who lives near Kempten, after a contact and a resulting puncture.
Felix Fechner is the engineer looking after René Rast’s ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II at Team ABT Sportsline in the 2022 DTM. In his first DTM season with a GT3 car, the three-time DTM champion is third in the standings as the Audi driver with the most points and still has title chances ahead of the last four races of the season. The two races at the Red Bull Ring next weekend (both live on ProSieben and on ran.de from 1 PM CEST on Saturday and Sunday) are therefore particularly important for Rast and Team ABT Sportsline. For Felix Fechner, this is no reason to get nervous.
René Rast, Team ABT Sportsline (Audi R8 LMS GTR evo II #33)
What is the interim balance after six of eight DTM race weekends this year? The interim balance is mixed. We had quite a few races where we retired with punctures or accidents – but also weekends where we really got the maximum out of the car and everyone did a good job. Overall, the balance is positive.
Before the season started, did you expect to be able to fight for the championship title with René Rast? Just like René, I didn’t expect it, but of course I hoped for it. After the first two weekends, I didn’t expect it anymore, because it was a difficult start, which we somehow expected. For me, too, it’s the first year with a GT3 car, so we’re both kind of rookies again. Imola virtually turned everything around.
But the first podium came before that at the Lausitzring … That’s when René realized that he could definitely keep up with Kelvin (van der Linde) and Ricardo (Feller) and even play to his strengths over the weekend by working on the data and improving the car. That’s when we clearly got the feeling we are right there in the mix.
How big was the joy after the victory at Imola? Very big! Especially since we didn’t have the easiest season with René last year in Formula E. It was great to finally be able to celebrate our first victory together.
How big was the disappointment 24 hours later with the puncture? The disappointment was huge, of course. But we also know that we had 25 kilograms of extra ballast on Sunday and that the Audi is the car on the grid that suffers the most from ballast. You could also see that with Nico (Müller), who had to defend eighth or ninth place. Realistically, there wouldn’t have been more possible for us. But clearly, every point lost hurts.
You grew up in motorsport at ABT. What makes it special for you to work for ABT Sportsline? At ABT, we are like a small family with a strong bond. After a difficult start to the season like this year, there is naturally friction, but no one questions anyone. We have a good culture of making mistakes: it’s accepted that mistakes are made, as long as they don’t happen twice. I think that’s what makes us so strong as a team.
The gap in the championship has become very large after Sunday’s race at Spa. Do you still think you have a chance of winning the championship? If Sheldon (van der Linde) manages it well, it will be very difficult to catch him. But you can very quickly have a weekend without any points in the DTM. As long as it’s mathematically possible, we’ll be going full throttle.
Extreme E is coming to South America: next weekend (September 24 and 25), the series for purely electric off-road SUVs will hold its fourth round of the season in Chile. The location could hardly be more extreme: The venue for the Copper X Prix is a mine in the middle of the legendary Atacama Desert in the west of the country – one of the driest places on the planet. ABT CUPRA XE with Jutta Kleinschmidt and Nasser Al-Attiyah wants to join the other teams in drawing attention to the challenges of the region and at the same time fight for the first trophy of the current season.
CAPO TEULADA, SARDINIA, ITALY – JULY 09: Jutta Kleinschmidt (GER) / Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT), Abt Cupra XE during the Sardinia II on July 09, 2022 in Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italy. (Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images)
Even though the German-Qatari duo was quick in the first three events and put one or two exclamation marks on the results: Countable successes like a trophy are yet to come. Again and again, minor setbacks prevented a finish on the podium. “Of course, we can’t be satisfied with the season so far in terms of results. Our ambition is to be racing for the podium at every race,” clarifies ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier. “On the positive side, the drivers, team and car clearly have what it takes to win races. So it’s up to all of us to call on that potential on two flawless days and turn it into a good result.”
The Copper X Prix is the debut of Extreme E in South America. The venue is a mine site just under 100 kilometres from the nearest town of Calama, on which the approximately 3.4-kilometre circuit is designed. Just one millimetre of precipitation per year is common in the inhospitable Atacama Desert. Accordingly, water waste and pollution as well as the loss of biodiversity due to mining are two of the issues that drivers and teams want to draw attention to away from the sporting action. On the track, Kleinschmidt and Al-Attiyah will be competing for their first trophy in their CUPRA Tavascan XE in the fourth of five rounds of the season.
In Extreme E, ten teams – including those of former Formula 1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg – are competing for the championship. One woman and one man each take turns at the wheel. After the season opener in Saudi Arabia in February, the two races in July on Sardinia and the premiere in Chile, the final race will be held on the coast of Uruguay in November.
