The Ford English axle has been around since the days of the Ford Anglia 105E/123E and Ford Prefect 107E. It was also used in performance models such as: the Lotus Cortina, the Mexico, the Escort Twin Cam, the RS1600, RS1800, RS2000 and the Lotus Elan.
Despite these impressive credentials there are areas where improvements cane be made, and that’s exactly what Burton has done with its Lightweight Aluminium Alloy (heat treated L169) Differential Housing – part number LSDDH1.
The Burton housing is a direct replacement for original cast iron item. It boasts a thicker flange for reduced distortion and comes with extended studs for the axle casing. The case also incorporates an additional strengthening rib for extra stiffness. The Burton housing is supplied with pinion bearings already fitted and the depth of mesh checked and stamped on the casing.
The upgrade saves almost 5kg on overall weight and provides extra durability for competition use.
The Burton LSDDH1 Differential Housing retails at £445.50 inc. VAT. For a full list of suitable Ford and Lotus applications visit the Burtonpower.com website.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
If you are looking for more charging power coupled with great looks this 60A high output ACR style alternator is just what you need.
It is intended for Ford Essex V4/V6, Ford SOHC (Pinto) and Ford Taunus/Cologne V4/V6 engines, but it can be adapted to suit most classic engines that use a left hand mounted alternator. (A right hand mounting unit is also available).
The alternator is sold as an outright purchase so there is no need to exchange your old unit. The alternator can be ordered as part number ACR60LH-C at £130.90 inc. VAT.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
The B-G Racing Low Rise Split Ramps are a great solution to an access problem commonly faced by many race teams, mechanics and vehicle owners. They are ideal for use on lowered vehicles and race cars; the gentle gradient elevates the car an additional 70mm off the groundgiving easier and safer access for trolley jacks to the underside. The ramps have the additional benefit of splitting in the middle, which allows for easier access to side / door sill jacking points. The Low Rise Split Ramps are produced from a durable black Polypropylene (PP) and have a combined weight loading capacity of 5000kg as a pair. The Low Rise Split Ramps are sold in pairs. Price: £65.99 inc. VAT www.bg-racing.co.uk
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd. +44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com
The B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays are the ideal solution to stopping unwanted fluid spills landing on the floor and are perfectly suited to garage, workshop, factory or motorsport pit/paddock environments. The low profile design allows the B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays to be easily slid underneath machinery, vehicles or generators in order to catch any drips, thereby keeping the floor dry and safe. The trays can also be used for storing fluid drums, containers or bottles. The B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays are resistance to various fluids, including: most chemicals, fuel, oil and water as well as many more. B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays are produced from durable polypropylene with a ribbed construction to provide additional strength and come with a smooth black finish. BG5138: 1000x400x50mm – £11.66+VAT BG5139: 600x600x120mm – £14.99+VAT BG5140: 800x800x120mm – £24.99+VAT BG5141: 645x495x120mm – £12.49+VAT BG5142: 1200x550x50mm – £22.49+VAT BG5143: 1000x550x150mm – £23.33+VAT www.bg-racing.co.uk
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd. +44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com
ABT Sportsline is not only known for spectacular complete vehicles with firmly defined specifications: In many cases, customer cars are also refined “à la carte”. A particularly attractive example is this recently completed ABT RS5 in the beguiling Sonoma Green metallic finish. The 21-inch ABT Sport GR alloy wheels in the special colour “Racing Gold matt” provide a contrast to the gleaming paintwork. But the geometry of the rim with its strongly concave design is also spectacular. The small but effective aero package perfects the lines of the extroverted coupé. The ABT wheelhouse ventilation in shiny black each feature a carbonfin. They allude to the enormous power hidden in the engine compartment of this refined Audi RS 5 Coupé. A further highlight are the fender badges in glossy painted carbon fibre. The visual finale comes in the form of an ABT rear spoiler in the same look & feel.
This dynamic platform is the stage upon which the most powerful engine tuning currently offered by the company for the RS 5 can perform: the performance upgrade ABT Power S* with 530 hp (390 kW) and 680 Nm. By using the AEC high-tech control unit in conjunction with an additional water radiator kit and an air intake cover, the 450 hp (331 kW) and 600 Nm strong basis thus gains another significant boost: 80 hp (59 kW) and 80 Nm. The increase in power is also reflected in the achievable driving performance. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, for example, is reduced from 3.9 to 3.6 seconds. For cars with factory ceramic brakes, there is also the option to increase the top speed to 300 km/h. The customer also had the lateral dynamics sharpened up. ABT height-adjustable suspension springs were used, which facilitate lowering of up to 25 mm. They perform excellently in curves in conjunction with ABT sport anti-roll bars for the front and rear axle. They improve handling by reducing roll and counteracting understeer.
The finishing of the interior begins at the very first approach, when the ABT integrated entrance lights projects the three-letter logo onto the ground. In each case, carbon is also used for seat shells, seat frame covers and dashboard covers. For the shift knob cover and steering wheel refinement, CRP is also combined with fine leather. This allows the vehicle to be driven in style.
The ABT Sportsline brand has represented progress and performance in perfection for 124 years. In doing this, the basic values of innovation, quality and driving pleasure play a decisive role. This is illustrated by three first and two second places in the “SPORT AUTO AWARD 2020” reader survey of the eponymous German car magazine. The corporate design, which was recently completely redesigned by ABT Sportsline after twelve years, also turned in a top performance, as documented by the Special Mention at the German Design Award in the category Excellent Communications Design – Corporate Identity. This is the international premium prize awarded by the renowned German Design Council since 2011. The jury of experts outlined: “The new corporate design conveys dynamism, power and attention to detail. The ABT Brandbar as a central design element and a striking design language create a uniform framework that immediately conveys racing and automotive passion.”
The successful “New Corporate Design” mission was undertaken with the help of Schindler Parent GmbH, an advertising agency from Meersburg on Lake Constance. It developed the ABT Brandbar, whose three crossbars represent the three company divisions ABT Sportsline, e-Line and Motorsport. It is used in advertisements and posters as well as on the homepage, in business correspondence and press releases. “In order to reflect the high quality of our work, we need an expressive, uniform appearance: dynamic, progressive, self-confident and with a high recognition value”, explains Florian Schindlbeck, Head of Marketing and Press at ABT Sportsline. The new corporate identity thus embodies exactly what the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW expresses with its sporty, dynamic products.
How well this spirit is received by the public is demonstrated by the reader’s choice “SPORT AUTO AWARD 2020”, which is organised by the car magazine of the same name. For the 28th time, the sportiest series and tuning vehicles as well as the “Best Brands” were chosen.12,947 people took part. ABT Sportsline would like to thank its readers for the trust they have placed in the brand. You can read the result in the following table or Sport Auto 12/2020.
Fire stations, especially those of volunteer fire brigades, are often veritable time capsules. With meticulous maintenance and low mileage, they are the perfect environment for automotive treasures to survive in great shape. With only occasional use and maintenance journeys, storage deterioration is usually rare. Lorinser Classic recently unearthed a true gem of this kind. The company is one of only 46 car dealerships in Germany allowed to use the quality seal of being a “Mercedes-Classic Partner”. The vehicle, which costs 55,000 euros, is a 1983 G-Class with only 18,700 kilometers on the clock.
The robust all-terrain vehicle with the puristic early W460 design was coveted by numerous fire brigades in Germany at the time. But not many were able to afford it, because a G was never really “cheap”, even if it almost completely lacked any luxury extras in the early days. This vehicle from the stock of Lorinser Classic at least has power steering and – as a 280 GE – the strongest version of the time. The six-cylinder gasoline engine was definitely not economical, but with the typically short journeys of a fire brigade, consumption was not much of an issue. The fast 156 HP (115 kW), on the other hand, really paid off – because every minute counts in an emergency. For unpaved roads, the vehicle is equipped not only with the standard auxiliary all-wheel drive with gear reduction. It also comes with the two optional differential locks on the front and rear axles.
“It doesn’t look like the vehicle saw too much rough action, though, because it is in excellent technical condition,” reports Managing Director Marcus Lorinser. In addition, the body and steel rims of the fire brigade vehicle have been treated to a fresh coat of paint. On the inside, the 280 GE reveals its vintage with the typical checked pattern on the fabric seats and door trim panels. The trunk is concealed behind a divided tailgate that opens to the top and bottom. It was converted into a storage compartment for fire brigade purposes using tough metal plates. “In the end, the all-terrain vehicle is a real workhorse and not designed for parading around in dress uniform,” adds Lorinser. That is also why a fixed towbar is installed at the rear of the vehicle for the Ehrsam hose transport trailer with eye hitch. And this glorious anachronism from 1965 gives an almost modern look to even a vintage G-Class.
Of course, Lorinser Classic also has something for those who prefer their classic cars with a little more chrome and tinsel – the range is extensive. But no matter which of the cars with the star changes hands in the end: If you want to be on the safe side, you should buy from a Mercedes Classic partner like Lorinser. The company offers high-quality vehicles that are checked and reconditioned according to a clearly defined checklist before delivery.
The 1960s era carburettor available again, but now uprated to K Spec!
For decades the Weber 40DCOE151 has been the performance carburettor of choice for most engine tuners. However, if a more ‘period’ look was desired the only choice, until now, was to obtain an often worn out second hand unit and rebuild it. But not any more!
Webcon is delighted to announce the reintroduction of the Weber 40DCOE18, a carburettor that is well known as being original equipment on the 1960s Lotus Elan, but which is now being manufactured in uprated K spec. (Denoted by the ‘K’ suffix on the new part number).
The 40DCOE18K is supplied as part number 1955012200 and comes with the specification below:
Venturi 32mm Aux. Vent 3.5 Main Jet 125 Air Corrector 220 E Tube F11 Idle jet 50F11 Pump Jet 45 Needle Valve 175
Part number 1955012200 is available at £446.25 plus VAT.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk
The long winter nights are ideal for car thieves. Whilst there are lots of antitheft devices on the market today, M-Style recommends and fits the Ghost Immobiliser for several very good reasons:
• The Ghost immobiliser has no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location.
• The Ghost uses the buttons that are already in your vehicle (such as those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console) to allow you to make a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered before the car can be driven.
• There are no physical locks for a thief to pick.
• There is no remote control for a thief to scan.
• If a thief takes your car while the engine is running, as soon as it is stopped it won’t restart.
M-Style can supply and fit a Ghost Immobiliser system for just £449.00 including VAT.
M-Style can also supply and fit Thatcham Cat. 5/6 tracking systems.
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
BMW no longer offers genuine BMW side skirts for the E82/E88 1 Series models; however, M-Style is pleased to announce that it now has its own version available.
The PU-RIM mouldings come complete with air scoops and grille mesh and are available at £195 per pair including VAT.
The side skirts will fit 2013 model-year convertible and coupe models (except 1M coupe) with Mtech / M sport rear bumper.
M-Style can also offer a fitting and painting service at extra cost. Prep and painting only: £160 extra (buyer will need to collect finished sills) Painting and fitting: £200
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
