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This is good news for lots of motorsport fans: ABT Sportsline has officially applied to return to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023 and enter two new-generation Gen3 cars as a customer team. ABT was already part of the Formula E family for the first seven years and is still the most successful team in the all-electric racing series, which made its debut in 2014, with 47 podium finishes and 1,380 points. After a one-year break, preparations for the comeback are now in full swing.

“Formula E has always had a big place in our hearts and we have never made a secret of the fact that we want to be back,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing partner had already taken a risk in 2014 and led ABT into Formula E as the first German team. Once again, the aim is now to put together a perfect package, together with Head of Sports Marketing Harry Unflath and CEO Thomas Biermaier. “After the internal kick-off, we are now talking to our current and potential partners. The goal is to bring a strong team to the championship, both on and off track.”

The first prerequisite for the comeback is a place on the grid. “We have always been in contact with Formula E and the FIA, had many discussions and have received great support from the whole team around Alejandro (Agag), Alberto (Longo), Jamie (Reigle) and Frédéric (Bertrand),” says Thomas Biermaier. The result: ABT has expressed its intention to take over the twelfth license for Season 9. ABT has also been able to win over one of the manufacturers registered with the FIA as a partner for the acquisition of the powertrains for the Gen3 era of Formula E and will announce this cooperation shortly.

Place on the grid, race cars – race drivers. “As far as our two drivers are concerned, we have very clear ideas,” says Thomas Biermaier. “We will probably start as underdogs, unlike last time as a factory team. That’s why it’s all the more important that we have quick and clever drivers in the cockpit, who fit in well with us. The first talks are exciting and very positive, so I’m sure we’ll have our team together soon.”

“I am delighted to welcome ABT back to where they belong in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship,” says Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer, Formula E. “ABT is a proven success story in Formula E with record-setting points and podium finishes so their return after a season out to be part of the Gen3 era is positive for fans and the sport.”

Webcon is pleased to announce its new manifold that enables twin Weber DCOE 45 caburettors, Dellorto DHLA or twin DCOE pattern throttle bodies to be fitted to VAG 2.0 litre 16v engines.

The manifold is suitable for the engines used in the VW Golf Mk2 and Seat Ibiza.

Order as part number MW4657B at the retail price of £314.21 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 delighted to announce the introduction of a throttle shaft end service kit
for the early production Weber DCOE carburettors.

Part number FK0004 is supplied with the correct leather washers, cups, springs, tabs, nuts and is essential for anyone refurbishing these early carburettors. Each kit contains sufficient parts to service one carburettor.

FK0004 is priced at £16.15 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

After years of supplying carburettor service kits for the Weber 48IDA, Webcon is now delighted to introduce the most comprehensive Master Overhaul Kit ever produced for this legendary carburettor.

The kit includes parts such as float, needle valve, gauze cover as well as springs, gaskets, tabs, etc to allow the carburettor to be rebuilt to factory specification at a fraction of the cost of a new carburettor.

Part number 9210500500 is priced at £99.05 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

Classic Minis usually have a ‘U’ shaped section formed in the brake servo hose to stop petrol feeding back and contaminating the servo and causing damage.

This section was not supplied in any replacement kit so may well be missing.

Mini Spares offers two alternative non-return valves to remedy the problem:

An original Mini Mk1/2 screw-in in-line brake servo valve which screws into the threaded hole in the 21A1293 servo. Part number 17H2646ORIGINAL (which hasn’t been available separately until now) £14.40 inc VAT.

A genuine AP Product in-line brake servo valve which can be fitted to either end of the servo hose. This valve is suitable for the later AP Servo used on the 1275GT and Cooper S Mk3. Part number 17H2646. £18.60 inc. VAT

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

Mini Spares now has stocks of original magnolia face analogue clocks as fitted by Rover to Minis with wooden or metal dashes from 1990-1999.

These early clocks were manufactured by Caerbont until 1999 (when the clock manufacturer was switched to VDO who produced a different full numerical figured clockface).

Order Magnolia Face Analogue Clock with fittings as part number YFB100370 at £107.75 inc VAT.

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

Classic Minis have two, simple stay cables that stop the boot lid from crashing down and damaging the hinges, bumper and paintwork.

When one fails the other one probably won’t be far behind it, so Mini Spares recommend that both are replaced together. This will also ensure that the cables are the same length – the old cables will probably have stretched.

The cables are sold singly as part number 14A6740, but at just £2.82 inc VAT there is no excuse for not replacing them both at the same time.

If the original retainers are also in a dubious condition or the original spacers are missing, Mini Spares also offers a Boot Cable Fitting Kit including Spacers as part 14A6740FK at £5.40 inc VAT.

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

It’s been a long time coming, but M-Style has finally managed to get its hands on the very new and very exclusive CT Carbon, carbon body styling kit for the F40 BMW 1 Series.

There are already a few options in terms of styling for this car from companies such as Maxton Design, however when it comes to carbon fibre, other than the genuine BMW items, this is probably the first aftermarket carbon fibre kit to appear.

This kit is made up of PRE-PREG dry carbon fibre. PRE-PREG is the process of reinforcing fabric which has been pre-impregnated with a resin. The result of this is reduced production waste and it ultimately forms a lighter and better-looking version of carbon fibre than the more common ‘wet’ production method.

The kit consists of:
A Front Splitter (3 Piece), a pair of Side Blades, a Rear Diffuser and a Roof Spoiler.

The cost of the full kit will retail at £2499 including VAT with the individual components retailing at £699 each including VAT. This may sound a lot but If you’re looking for a roof spoiler, specifically a carbon one, you will be happy to know that this one is £100 cheaper than the genuine BMW version!

­For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

GAZ now has an adjustable damper set for the classic Viva HC which also fits the high performance Magnum model (here’s hoping that Vauxhall revive that one day!).

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 but 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 HC Viva can be ordered as part number GT6-4696 for the front at £63.70 each and rear GT dampers as GT6-4697 also at £63.70 each plus VAT.

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

Gaz now offers a top adjustable strut insert that fits the front struts of the British classic Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico. Rebound adjustment is provided by a twist of the top adjuster.

Bump rates can be specified for ‘road use’ or for ‘competition and dedicated track use’ when ordering.The 220mm stroke is longer than for other Escorts.

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

The GAZ GAI strut insert for the Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico can be ordered as part number GAI4103RS at £96.81 each plus VAT.

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