Author: jp

GAZ Shocks is one of the leading players in the classic car suspension market and is well known for including some surprising applications in its line up. Take the Lancia Flaminia for example. This was Lancia’s flagship model back in the Sixties, but time has moved on and the model is quite rare now. Technology has also moved on so this one-time flagship would now benefit from the superior ride and handling provided by some GAZ GT adjustable dampers.

Fortunately GAZ can offer just such a product – as part numbers GT8 4823 (front) and GT8 4823 (rear)!

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. Adjustment can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

GAZ can set the dampers up with valving for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively, they can be set up for serious racing use if you so wish.

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 two year warranty

GAZ adjustable dampers for the Lancia Flaminia 1957 – 1970 retail at £76.47 each plus VAT.

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

GAZ Shocks is now offering a complete suspension kit for the latest Ford Focus ST. The kit provides height and damper rate adjustment and competition quality performance.

GAZ damper units allow damping adjustment whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible adjuster knobs on the body of the damper.

Shortened body and stroke lengths allow a -25 to -55mm ride height variation with a coarse acme form thread provided for easy adjustment. Coilover struts are provided for the front with adjustable spring platforms for the rear.

Each unit is plated in Classic Black Zinc to minimise corrosion and to ensure that the height adjusters will go on working for many years to come.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ Gold Suspension Kit for the Focus ST can be ordered as GGA-485 and retails at £1024.30 plus VAT.

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

Leading suspension specialist GAZ has offered GAZ Gold coilover suspension kits for the BMW Mini Cooper and Cooper S for quite some time. However, 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 whilst 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 are covered by a two year warranty.

Part: GGA425 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – BMW Mini Cooper 2002-08 RRP £1064.26 plus. VAT.
Part: GGA425S GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – BMW Mini Cooper S 2002-08 RRP £1064.26 plus. VAT.

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

Fidanza Performance shifters are designed as a ‘plug-‘n’-play’ direct factory replacement and reduce throw by up to 40% for faster shifts.

Fidanza short shift kits are precisely made with 6061 billet aluminium and a hardened steel lever shaft.

Fidanza short throw shifters are based on the OEM shifter design with a reduced angle in the shifter shaft. The result will change your driving experience by giving you a shorter throw and an even sportier action. This conversion is also height adjustable so that the driver can adjust the shifter height to suit their own preference.

The Fidanza Short Throw Shifter number 891854 is suitable for:
1999-2002 BMW 5 Series.

Fidanza Short Shifter 891854 is available directly from Fidanza.com at $230.01 plus import tax and shipping.

For more information on Fidanza’s great products visit www.fidanza.com or contact sales@fidanza.com

Now you can install heat and sound proofing material, as well as carpet and headlining, without the mess or masking associated with spray adhesive.

DEI’s Adhesive Transfer Tape is a very aggressive, pressure-sensitive, double-sided tape designed to bond materials whilst maintaining a high-tack level.

The tape is also heat resistant which means that when the sun is shining your headlining won’t end up falling on your head! In fact, DEi’s Adhesive Transfer Tape will cope with temperatures from
-30 to 120 degrees Celsius.

DEI’s Adhesive Transfer Tape is available in single (#50205 – £10.94) or dual-roll packs (#50207 – £20.99). The tape measures 3″ wide and comes in 32-foot lengths.

Prices shown are for supply direct from DEI in America and will be subject to import tax, shipping costs and handling fees. UK and European customers are recommended to check local DEI official dealers for prices.

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Higher oil pressure and greater capacity are always a good idea when tuning an engine, but essential when preparing an engine for track-day or competition use.

Fortunately, the cost of higher oil pressure and higher capacity isn’t expensive. The Burton FT1055A Uprated Oil Pump for the Ford SOHC Pinto engine costs just £68.95 inc. VAT. A new FT1057 drive shaft will also be required at £9.95 inc. VAT.

Fitting this pump and shaft will give a 23% increase in flow volume.

The Burton Uprated Oil Pump for the Ford SOHC Pinto engines is suitable for:
Ford Capri Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 1.6/2.0 1972-1987
Ford Cortina Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 1.6/2.0 1970-1982
Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 2.0 1973-1974
Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 2.0 & Mexico 1.6 1975-1980
Ford Granada Mk2 1.6/2.0 1977-1985
Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 1.8/2.0 1985-1989
Ford Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 1982-1989
Ford Transit Mk2/Mk3 1.6/2.0 1978-1994
TVR Tamsin 200 2.0

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

During braking, accelerating and cornering, oil is forced towards the sides of the sump (known as oil surge).

Under normal driving conditions the surge is within the manufacturer’s limits and is not a problem. However under competition conditions on the track it can be a different story. When there is more power, bigger brakes, stickier tyres and/or competitive driving, oil surge becomes a problem and can eventually lead to oil starvation if the oil pickup is momentarily deprived of oil supply whilst the oil is trying to climb the sides of the sump and block. The result is an expensive engine rebuild.

Burton’s­ modified baffle is designed to keep oil surrounding the pick-up when subjected to more extreme conditions than those for which the stock sump was designed. The baffle plate features a one-way gate that will allow oil movement towards the pickup pipe, but not away from it.

The baffle plate will fit all Burton LHD alloy RS2000 sumps.
Order as part number FT659 at £84.00 inc. VAT.

Ford SOHC Pinto Baffle Plate
Application:
Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 2.0 LHD 1973-1974
Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 2.0 & Mexico 1.6 LHD 1975-1980

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

Finally: Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mattias Ekström clinched their first trophy in Extreme E in Sardinia. In a dramatic finale and with an impressive race to catch up after a botched start, the German-Swedish duo celebrated second place in the so-called Island X Prix on the coast of the Italian island. After three race weekends with a wide variety of challenges, ABT CUPRA XE kept a cool head even in changing weather conditions and rewarded themselves with the first podium finish in the series for all-electric SUVs.

“Congratulations to the entire team, this success is more than deserved,” said ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier, who followed the Island X Prix in the garage and command centre. “We have already had to deal with a few setbacks this season. Nevertheless, we have never given up, but always motivated ourselves anew. Jutta and Mattias have become a super team – it’s a lot of fun to watch them prepare together. Now they have finally rewarded themselves and the whole team.”

The weekend in Sardinia was also marked by some ups and downs: In free practice, the power steering failed, causing valuable preparation time to be lost. From qualifying onwards, the e-CUPRA ABT XE1 then ran smoothly: third place after qualifying paved the way to the strongly contested second semi-final, where ABT CUPRA XE met the eventual winner RXR and Carlos Sainz’ team and finished second.

The final, in which five cars competed against each other, began with a little shock moment: Jutta Kleinschmidt stood a good three seconds too long and then chased after the field. And how she did that: After only half a lap she had caught up with the leader and handed over the car, which by now was marked by rain and mud, to her team mate in second place. Ekström’s attack on the eventual winners quickly came to an end, however, when a door came off and the team therefore decided, also in view of the water crossings, to rather drive home second place safely.

“Another crazy weekend, but this time with the happy ending for us,” said a delighted Mattias Ekström. “We fought bravely and with a lot of heart today, but also drove very smart – thanks for that to the whole team.” Jutta Kleinschmidt said: “I’m especially happy for the guys who give everything every weekend and take great care of us. Now we have the first trophy and of course we want to follow up in England.”

The finale of the first Extreme E season will be held on 18 and 19 December at the so-called Jurassic X Prix in Dorset (Great Britain).

It is not without good reason that Audi describes the latest Q8 TFSI e as the “most progressive SUV coupé to date” of its vehicles: It combines dynamic performance with local emission-free and low-noise driving. This is achieved by the combination of an electric motor and V6 engine. Four selectable driving modes determine the extent to which the two drive solutions are used. The most powerful model, the Q8 60 TFSI e, has a combined system performance of 462 HP (340 kW) available under your right foot. With its performance upgrade*, ABT Sportsline boosts the combustion engine from 340 HP (250 kW) and 450 Nm to 408 HP (300 kW) and 500 Nm, thereby providing significantly more power to the plug-in hybrid. After installation of the high-tech control unit ABT Engine Control, the system performance of the SUV coupé is an impressive 530 HP (390 kW). The upgrade from the Bavarian company is also available for the Q8 TFSI e model with lower system performance.

The world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW provides more than merely boosting performance. The hybrid Q8 can also be enhanced with a more individual appearance. To this end, ABT Sportsline offers a multi-component Aero package that comprises front skirt add-on, rear skirt set, rear spoiler and fender inserts. The latter is also available in stylish carbon fibre. All parts are also available separately.

ABT Sports rims are available in three different versions. The GR model in glossy or matt black is available in 22-inch. And if more girth is your thing, the GR-F is available in the same colours, but in 23-inch. For a different colourway, the HR-F wheel is available in dark smoke. This is available in both 22 and 23-inch sizes. If you like this multi-spoke design but prefer a classic black, then the glossy black version is the one for you. The last two offer next to stylish optics also a low empty weight because of FlowForming –Technology – which lifts them up to the class of High-Performance-Wheels.

For further individual tuning options for the Q8TFSI e, such as the interior or details regarding the electronic lowering ALC, visit the ABT Configurator.

Extreme E is coming to Europe: After events in Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Greenland, the off-road series for fully electric SUVs will take place in Sardinia (Italy) next weekend (23 and 24 October). With the Island X Prix, the teams, drivers and organisation also want to draw attention to the growing threat to the island from heat waves and forest fires. In sporting terms, the ABT CUPRA XE squad, with its drivers Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mattias Ekström, will be competing for the first trophy in their debut season.

The venue for the race is the Capo Teulada military training area in the Sulcis-Iglesiente region, a historic area in the south-west of Sardinia. The approximately seven-kilometre-long course leads over hard ground with many rocks and bushes, as well as dried-up riverbeds. In the autumn months, the terrain softens, creating many natural obstacles for the drivers. This also results in different ideal lines and thus overtaking opportunities. Drivers and teams will get to know the track for the first time during the track walk on Thursday afternoon.

After the shakedown and a free practice session on Friday, Saturday is dedicated to the qualifying races, before the semi-finals and the final will decide the winner on Sunday. The Island X Prix is the penultimate race of the season. The final will be held on the weekend before Christmas (18 and 19 December) as the Jurassic X Prix in Dorset (Great Britain).