Leading suspension specialist GAZ offers GAZ Gold coilover suspension kits for both the 2WD and 4WD versions of the early Audi TT. The 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 which 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 are covered by a two year warranty.
Part: GGA436 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – 1998-2001 Audi TT 4wd RRP £1,064.26 plus. VAT. Part: GGA437 GAZ Gold Coilover Kit – 1998-2001 Audi TT 2wd RRP £1,064.26 plus. VAT.
Summer’s finally here and we’d all like to have a Jaguar E-Type to go cruising through winding country lanes. For those lucky enough to already be in the position to do just that, the experience can be further enhanced with a Fidanza lightweight flywheel.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel will deliver 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)
Fidanza flywheels are available for: 1961-64 3.8 litre models – Fidanza part number 119381 1965-71 4.2 litre models – Fidanza part number 119421 1971-74 5.3 litre models – Fidanza part number 119531
Fidanza flywheels are available in Europe through Limora in Germany, France, Poland, Spain and Italy. Prices from the Fidanza.com website start at $408.51 but will be subject to import tax, handling and shipping. Contact Limora for local prices.
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
Tired of excessive heat when running your Pioneer 700 or 700-4?
DEI Powersports now offers a heat shield kit that reduces the seat temperatures as well as blocking the heat radiating up through the seat belt holes.
Installation is straight forward with CNC precision cut pieces of DEI Extreme Heat Barrier material.
DEI Extreme Heat Barrier material is composed of a 10mm aluminium layer bonded to a finely woven layer of high temperature resistant glass fibre and an aggressive self adhesive backing.
• Reduces noise, vibration, and heat • Only 3/16” (0.47625cm) thick • Withstands radiant temperatures up to 1750°F (approx. 955°C) • No modifications needed to install
Order DEI Powersports Heat Shield Kit for 2014-2020 Honda Pioneer 700 & 700-4 as part no. 902110
DEI Powersports are distributed in the UK and Europe by Parts Europe. Visit partseurope.eu for Trade Enquiries or to find a dealer in your area.
For more information on DEI’s Heat & Sound Control Products visit: deipowersports.com
To keep up with the very latest DEI product introductions and company news connect with DEI on Facebook or Twitter or subscribe to DEI’s You Tube channel.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a headlining material that not only looked good but also insulated your vehicle’s interior from exterior heat and noise?
Well, now you can because DEI has released its new Universal Upholstery Material that combines a leather-look perforated vinyl with a sound-insulating foam backing and DEI’s decades of heat insulation know-how.
DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material is the ideal solution for any custom interior project including: kit car interiors, classic restorations, roadster hardtops, camper van interiors and van linings; in fact if it has a roof it can benefit from DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material. (It is also suitable for door panels and package trays).
DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material is simple to install using DEI Hi-Temp Spray Adhesive which, unlike general carpet spray adhesive, won’t let go when the sun shines on your vehicle’s roof.
DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material is available in 54” x 79” sheets enabling most project to be completed without joins or seams. A sheet of DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material can be ordered as part number 50028 at £140.37 (which is considerably cheaper than having to buy heat shielding foil, sound proofing felt and a quality headlining material). DEI Hi-Temp Spray Adhesive is available as part number 010490 at £13.37.
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.
To keep up with the very latest DEI product introductions and company news connect with DEI on Facebook or Twitter or subscribe to DEI’s You Tube channel.
Burton Power now has a 40A alternator kit for RWD applications in Escorts, Capris, Cortinas, etc. and it is also suitable for Kent and pre-crossflow powered kit cars.
The kits use a compact Nippondenso alternator weighing in at only 2.75kg. The compact alternator locates closer to the block by means of a custom made laser cut one-piece bracket that incorporates the tensioning arm. The kit also includes a drive belt, required fixings and a plug connector.
Order as part number ALTKITXF at £297.50 inc. VAT
Note: This kit does not fit the 109E block pre-X/flow engines
Available from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
In keeping with its policy of remaking parts for Fords that are no longer available from the original manufacturers, Burton Power has had oversized versions of all the various pistons for the Ford Crossflow 711M engine remade to exacting specifications. These pistons are cast and ideal for reliable road use at an affordable price.
Available in sizes:.020”/.030”/.040”/.060”/.090” for 1.3 (18647) and 1.6 (18649) engines.
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Oversized pistons enable the reconditioning of a worn engine as well as an increase in engine capacity. Higher compression ratios may also be available to boost power output whilst retaining reliability.
The pistons retail at £49.75 each inc VAT and are suitable for Kent Crossflow powered models of: Ford Capri Mk1 1.6 08/1970-1974, Cortina Mk3 1.6 08/1970-1976, Escort Mk1 1.6 Mexico 1970-1974, Escort Mk2 1.6 1975-1980, Fiesta Mk1 1.6 XR2 1980-1983, Caterham 7, Morgan 4/4 1600 1.6 08/1970-1982 and TVR 1600M 1.6 1972-1977.
A comprehensive range of standard and oversized piston rings is also available from Burton.
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Spectacular motorsport in the dunes of Senegal: At the second appearance of the Extreme E, this time on the West African Atlantic, the ABT CUPRA XE team collected further valuable championship points with a fifth place and caused more than one sensation on the track: The team from Germany missed the final of the top four by only nine tenths of a second in an exciting semi-final.
LAC ROSE, SENEGAL – MAY 30: Jutta Kleinschmidt (GER)/Mattias Ekstrom (SWE), ABT CUPRA XE, leads Cristina Gutierrez (ESP)/Sebastien Loeb (FRA), X44, and Molly Taylor (AUS)/Johan Kristoffersson (SWE), Rosberg X Racing during the Ocean X-Prix at Lac Rose on May 30, 2021 in Lac Rose, Senegal. (Photo by Charly Lopez / LAT Images)
After a difficult start to the new all-electric racing series during the season opener in Saudi Arabia in April, the next challenge awaited the team at the famous Lac Rose: Claudia Hürtgen, the regular driver at Mattias Ekström’s side, had to pull out due to illness. She had already not felt well after waking up on Friday morning, but still fought her way through the day, completed the shakedown and the free practice, but was then no longer able to take part in the weekend.
The team sent best wishes for recovery and at the same time welcomed a prominent substitute driver: Jutta Kleinschmidt, who exactly 20 years ago crossed the finish line of the legendary Dakar Rally, just 300 metres away from the paddock, as the first and so far only female winner. “I’m really happy to get this chance in this team and to compete in a real race again after many years,” said Kleinschmidt, who was doing her seat test in the e-CUPRA ABT XE1 on Friday evening. “I have a lot to learn and I am grateful for the support of Mattias and the whole team.”
Too much of modesty. From the first lap of qualifying on Saturday morning, Jutta Kleinschmidt was one of the fastest women in the field, earning the utmost respect from fans, media and competitors within hours. “I’m impressed how quickly Jutta got used to our car and all the procedures – that’s a lot of fun,” said Mattias Ekström. The Swede delivered another stellar performance in Senegal and led ABT CUPRA XE all the way to the first, strongly contested semi-final. There, too, Ekström handed over the race car in the lead to Jutta Kleinschmidt, who lost a few seconds during the driver change due to a problem with the radio. Although the German fought her way back on the six-kilometre circuit and even set the fastest lap time of the female rivals, she still had to admit defeat at the finish by just nine tenths of a second.
“At the moment I am terribly annoyed, because we would have had the best chances for the final and thus also for a podium place,” said Jutta Kleinschmidt. “But it’s outweighed by gratitude for the surprise of having been part of this team and this championship this weekend.”
“This weekend Extreme E showed its true colours for the first time with spectacular wheel-to-wheel duels,” said Mattias Ekström, who showed all his experience and coolness especially in the direct semi-final duel with nine-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb and three-time World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson. “We can be disappointed today because much more would have been possible. But we also know about the real strength of our car by now at the latest – that makes us very keen on the next race.”
The next Extreme E event is scheduled in exactly three months, the so-called Arctic X Prix in Greenland. Around Kangerlussuaq, where the effects of climate change on the world’s glaciers can be observed in a particularly impressive way, ABT CUPRA XE will then fight for the first trophy of the premiere season.
The powerful and spacious Audi Q7 was launched in 2005. But the SUV is by no means an old-timer, as the second generation received an update in 2019. This redesign formed the basis of the SQ7, which was introduced in autumn 2020 and is powered by a burly bi-turbo engine. With 507 HP (373 kW), the 2.3-tonne standard version of the all-wheel drive car is catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds – a current 911 does not achieve this any quicker. ABT Sportsline has now made sure that the latter even loses out to the SQ7. The brilliant Bavarians have introduced their ABT Power S performance upgrade* for the SUV – thanks to the high-tech ABT Engine Control (AEC) unit, the 4-litre TFSI now delivers an impressive 650 HP (478 kW) and 850 Nm. This equates to a significant increase of 143 HP (105 kW), which definitely launches the large-format SQ7 to a RS level of performance.
But of course the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW has more to offer then merely improving performance. The Bavarian company offers a package consisting of the mentioned performance upgrade ABT Power S, an aero package with front and rear skirt add-ons and door strip attachments, 4 end pipes with a diameter of 102 mm and the HR22 wheel set in dark smoke or glossy black – the GR22 in matt and glossy black is optionally available for the package – at a price of EUR 20,900 plus EUR 3,219 installation and paint costs. Prices for the ABT SQ7 as a complete vehicle start at EUR 121,319. All stated prices include VAT. A wide range of additional individual tuning options for the SQ7, such as the interior is available in the latest ABT Configurator.
Off to the next adventure: This weekend, Extreme E (29/30 May) will be competing on the Atlantic coast of Senegal. After a chaotic season opener in the Saudi Arabian desert at the end of March, Claudia Hürtgen and Mattias Ekström want to attack and fight for trophies with their ABT CUPRA XE team.
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – APRIL 03: Claudia Hurtgen (GER)/Mattias Ekstrom (SWE), ABT CUPRA XE during the Desert X-Prix at AlUla on April 03, 2021 in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Charly Lopez / LAT Images)
“The first event was a very special experience for our team, but it turned out differently to what we had hoped for,” says ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier. In Saudi Arabia, the car first rolled over in qualifying due to a technical defect and had to be completely rebuilt overnight in record time. On race day, Claudia Hürtgen had to retire from the race after a competitor made contact with her, through no fault of her own.
Nevertheless, positive insights were gathered. “We saw strong performances from Claudia and Mattias on the track and a fantastic team spirit from the crew in the paddock,” says Biermaier. “That’s why our goal remains the same: we want to have a clean Saturday with the heats and then move into the final. Bringing home a trophy from Senegal would be a great reward for everyone after a tough start to our Extreme E adventure together.”
The site at the famous Lac Rose is about 30 kilometers east of the Senegalese capital Dakar. Beach, sandbanks, salt beds, gravel and forest sections between the lake and the Atlantic Ocean form the terrain for the second of a total of five rounds this season. More races in Greenland, Brazil and Patagonia are planned until the end of the year.
Claudia Hürtgen: “We are simply starting the season once again”
“Our wild weekend in Saudi Arabia is behind us and now we are just beginning the season again in Senegal,” says Claudia Hürtgen. After her two accidents at the end of March, the only German driver in the series is fit again and ready for the next challenge. “From the series’ point of view, I thought the season opener was very successful: Extreme E really manages to combine the themes of racing and raising awareness for the environment in a great way. I received a lot of positive feedback.” Claudia Hürtgen prepared for Senegal with a few off-road days and is now also paying special attention to the inspection of the 6.260-kilometer track: “This is a very decisive factor of the weekend, because we have very little time to learn the course properly. There’s the track inspection, then a short free practice session and then it’s on to the important qualifying heats.”
Mattias Ekström: “First fun, now a trophy”
Mattias Ekström looks back on the season opener in Saudi Arabia with a smile. “Off of the track, it was probably the craziest thing I’ve done in my career so far.” The Swede spent hours working with the mechanics and his teammate Claudia Hürtgen to rebuild the e-CUPRA ABT XE1 in time for Sunday’s race. “The guys looked a bit scared at first when I picked up the tools, but then they realized that I know my way around a bit and could at least be a little help.” Among other things, Ekström got himself in the mood for Senegal by taking part in the Andalusia Rally and presents himself boldly: “At the opener, we had fun and performed well, the only thing missing was a trophy. We are travelling to Africa to win the race.”
Extreme E live on ProSieben MAXX and ran.de
Extreme E has succeeded in attracting renowned television partners from all over the world. For example, the BBC, Eurosport, FOX or Sky will broadcast the final races on Sunday. In Germany, ProSieben MAXX will be broadcasting live from Senegal from 4 pm on Sunday, 30 May. The races will be commentated on by Eddie Mielke, who fans already know from the DTM and Formula E broadcasts. The semi-finals on Saturday (from 13:30) and the “Crazy Race” on Sunday (from 12:00) will also be shown live on ran.de, as well as on the Extreme E channels. A complete list of all the channels can be found here: www.extreme-e.com.
Daniel Abt reports live from Senegal
Daniel Abt makes his debut in the Extreme E paddock in Senegal. In his role as CUPRA brand ambassador, the most successful German Formula E driver will be reporting on the brand’s social media channels during the race week, hosting interviews with Claudia Hürtgen and Mattias Ekström and taking a look behind the scenes of the race series for the fans. “I’ve already been following the preparation of our race car in Kempten and now I’m excited to see the action along the coast,” says Abt. The 28-year-old German will also be seen in the broadcasts on ran.de and ProSieben MAXX this weekend.
Racing for a Reason: The Challenges of the Lac Rose Region
Extreme E is not only about motorsport, but also about racing against climate change. Each event is used by the series and teams to draw attention to special challenges in the region. Lac Rose, on the west coast of Africa, is the venue for the Ocean X Prix and draws attention to the threats faced by the oceans: half of the coral reefs and a third of the mangroves and sea grasses have already been lost, leaving coastal ecosystems exposed to erosion, storm damage and food shortages. Important fish stocks are disappearing and plastics, oil spills and chemicals are destroying the marine environment and contaminating food chains. Climate change is causing ocean temperatures to increase, making them more acidic and bleaching coral reefs, melting ice at the poles and endangering the life they harbor. Most importantly, global warming is causing sea levels to rise, putting some islands and coastlines at risk of disappearing altogether.
GridPlay: How fans can support ABT CUPRA XE
The best start position in the final can play a deciding factor and that is in the hands of the fans. From 26 May until 60 minutes after the start of the “Crazy Race” on Sunday, fans can vote twice a day via the Extreme E website or on Twitter using the hashtags “#GridPlay #ClaudiaHürtgen” or “#GridPlay #MattiasEkström”. The team with the most accumulated votes from the fans gets to choose its position on the start line. Additional strategic element: The teams that do not reach the final also play an important role by passing on their votes to a team of their choice.
The Audi SQ8 is a combination of several vehicle classes – as such, it is an impressive sports car, coupé and SUV all in one. The SQ8 was introduced in 2019 as a TDI. Since last year, the powerful all-rounder cruises with a 4-litre V8 bi-turbo petrol engine under the hood. The series model of this spacious SUV delivers a hefty 507 HP (373 kW) with a maximum torque of 770 Nm. The SQ8 achieves 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds, almost as fast as its brother, the RSQ8, which boasts 600 HP. If the engineers at ABT Sportsline are commissioned to give the “little” brother SQ8 a performance upgrade*, it trumps its sibling in the HP stakes by 50 HP (37 kW). Thanks to the high-tech control unit ABT Engine Control, the TFSI engine delivers a sensational 650 HP (478 kW) and 850 Nm of torque! It now hits 100 km/h in an extremely rapid 3.8 seconds, with acceleration to match its big brother, the RSQ8 exactly. With its listed maximum speed of 250 km/h, the latter must admit defeat to the ABT SQ8, whose power in this category delivers 270 km/h and more than outdoes the competition.
In addition to this performance statement, the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW also offers a selection of visual enhancements for the SQ8. For example, the multi-component ABT Aero Package, comprising front skirt add-on, rear skirt set and rear spoiler. With regard to rims, the Bavarians recommend their High Performance GR flowforming model in an appropriate 23-inch size, which is available in matt black or glossy black for the SUV. ABT Sportsline is putting together an attractive package: It comprises the Power S performance upgrade to 650 HP, the GR23 wheel set and the Aero Package for EUR 22,900 plus installation and paint costs of EUR 3,445. Prices for the ABT SQ8 as a complete vehicle start at EUR 130,795. All stated prices include VAT. For further individual tuning options for the SQ8, such as the interior, visit the ABT Configurator.
