Month: January 2022

The rollercoaster ride that ABT CUPRA XE is experiencing in its first Extreme E season continued at the finale: After the podium success last time in Sardinia, Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mattias Ekström dropped out of the competition in Great Britain already in the semi-finals. After a good start, Ekström collided with Carlos Sainz, who braked quite abruptly on the first straight, destroying the front of his e-CUPRA ABT XE1. As a result, only the rear drive was available after just half of a total of three laps, leaving the German-Swedish duo without a chance.

“This final weekend was a bit symbolic of the whole season: we have the performance to be right up there at the front, but simply don’t get a completely smooth race day,” says Mattias Ekström. “At least we gained lots of experience and data on our journey around the world and in a wide variety of conditions. 2021 was an apprenticeship year in a completely new championship, which will help the team in the coming season.” Only a few quiet Christmas days remain for Mattias Ekström: The Swede will already start for Audi in the famous Dakar Rally at the beginning of January.

Teammate Jutta Kleinschmidt, who joined the team after the first race weekend, also looks back on eventful days and months. “We would have liked to end our season with another trophy, but there was too much going on for that,” says the German. “We had the muddiest starting position for the semi-final after a difficult qualifying session. Mattias still had a great start, but then it was all over far too quickly after the collision, especially as I had to restart the system after the driver change.”

After races in Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Sardinia and now on the south coast of the UK, the first season of Extreme E is coming to an end. ABT CUPRA XE has already confirmed its participation for 2022, which is scheduled to begin again in Saudi Arabia in February. The team plans to announce drivers and other partners alongside CUPRA, the team’s namesake, at the start of the new year.

The Audi SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback are genuine sports cars in the SUV class and even score points with their low fuel consumption thanks to their TDI engines. In the course of an overhaul, the engine recently lost a few HP, but this did not harm its sprint qualities. In addition, ABT Sportsline now offers a performance upgrade* that is well worth seeing: Thanks to ABT Power S, the 3.0 TDI now releases 384 HP (282 kW) and 760 Nm instead of 347 HP (255 kW) and 700 Nm. This is not only reflected in the performance data, but also ensures noticeably faster acceleration on the road: The car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds instead of 5.1 seconds. This means that the psychologically important five-second mark is undercut. The high-tech control unit AEC (ABT Engine Control) constantly adjusts more than 25 parameters. Optimum power output and ideal engine protection are the result.

Other drivers will probably see the ABT Sportsline performance-enhanced SQ5 TDI primarily from the rear. And it is precisely this perspective that is now being visually upgraded. On request, customers of the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW can obtain the ABT rear wing and the ABT rear skirt set. Both are available exclusively for the SUV versions of the SQ5 and Q5 TFSI e (hybrid drive). The features of the set include a very special quartet: two ABT carbon double exhaust cover in 102 mm format. All other components are also available for the Sportback.

The vehicle height also influences the dynamic appearance. ABT Sportsline therefore offers height-adjustable suspension springs for SQ5 TDI with “steel suspension”, which allow a flexible lowering of 35 to 60 mm at both axles. For the Q5 TFSI e, which is also covered by ABT, the variable lowering is between 15 and 40 mm. Especially for SUVs, which have a high centre of gravity, an upgrade of this kind guarantees a clear plus in terms of handling. At the same time, the 21-inch ABT Sport HR glossy black alloy wheels on the photo vehicle look even better thanks to the lowering. Their sporty, elegant design in classic black sets the scene perfectly for the Audi SQ5. Thanks to their stability and perfectly balanced weight, the rims also contribute to the agile and comfortable driving experience. Want more alternatives? In the ABT configurator you will find further wheel creations for the SQ5: the ABT GR and DR in 20 inch and the FR in 21 inch. Also worth considering: the ABT integrated entry lights, which projects the ABT logo onto the asphalt.

www.abt-sportsline.de

Webcon is pleased to announce it now has stocks of the Huco 12v suction fuel pump.

The Huco pump is intended for under bonnet mounting and offers and excellent alternative to boot mounted or in-tank fuel pumps.

The 12v pump delivers fuel at a maximum capacity of 130 l/hr at a maximum pressure of 0.15 bar and with a maximum suction of 0.2 bar which makes it suitable for carburettor fuel systems.

The Huco pump is quite compact measuring just 78mm in diameter and 120 mm in length.

Fuel line connections are via two 8mm diameter tubes and
electrical connection involves just two wires.

Order as part number: 133010 at £66.56 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 pleased to announce the introduction of its billet aluminium inlet manifold to enable two Weber 45 DCOE carburettors or Weber Alpha throttle bodies to be fitted to the GM Z22SE 2.2 Ecotec engine.

The manifold has been designed by Webcon to fit the VX220 or Opel Speedster 2.2 NA but would also fit other Z22SE GM applications such as the Astra, Ion and Cobalt etc.

Order in clear anodized finish as part number MM5250 at £345.20 plus VAT
or in limited edition black anodized finish as part number MM5250B at £369 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 BMW E24 Six Series owners seeking improved performance and/or a cheaper alternative to replacing the factory carburettor (currently priced around £3000 each!) will be pleased to hear that Webcon has announced its Twin Weber 32/36 DGEV Performance Kit.

The kit comprises: two genuine Spanish Weber 32/66 DGEV carburettors, a Webcon linkage set
and two manifold insulators along with softmounts, studs, nuts, washers and all the required installation components.

Order as part number: PBM302 at £1031.47 plus VAT.

Webcon can also supply a low pressure fuel pump if required.

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

Mini Spares is pleased to announce it now has stocks of the official BMW/Mini Classic A5 and A6 Notebooks.

These notebooks feature lined pages, an elastic securing band to hold the notebooks closed and, of course, a classic Mini graphic with the official MINI badge on the cover.

The red A5 sized notebook can be ordered as NOTEBOOK1 at £15.00.

The green A6 sized notebook can be ordered as NOTEBOOK2 at £11.40.

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

Mini Spares is pleased to announce it now has stocks of the official BMW/Mini Classic Family Wall Calendar 2022.

The calendar showcases a selection of photographs of the Mini family, past and present, against iconic backgrounds taken by Amy Shore.

A must for any Mini enthusiast.

Order as item: CALENDAR2022 at £15.00.

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

Oil Gallery Plugs might not be the most interesting of parts but they are, none the less, essential for anyone rebuilding a Mini engine over the winter. Experienced engine tuners know that when rebuilding an engine it’s a wise move to remove these plugs to clean out any sludge and then fit new plugs.

Mini Spares has the tapered 6.25mm to 6.95mm plug to fit the 1/4” hole on pre-1985 ‘Metro’ blocks (order as part number 2K1345) and the cup type 12.7mm diameter plug that fits the 1/2” hole on 1985-on engine blocks (order as part number 12G3503).

On pre-1985 blocks two 2K1345 plugs will be required at £1.79 each inc. VAT

On 1985-on engines four 12G3503 plugs are required on large bore blocks and two are required on small bore engines at £1.74 each inc. VAT

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

In order to give BMW’s G82 M4 and M4 Competition models an even better stance, M-Style is now offering sets of Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs at just
£295.00 inc. VAT.

The kit will lower the front and rear supension by 20mm from the factory ride height for great looks and improved handling.

M-Style can also offer a fitting service at very resonable cost at their Romford fitting centre.

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

The VW Lupo might not be everyone’s idea of a performance car but you can have a lot of fun in this nippy roundabout. To add to the fun GAZ Shocks now offers a GHA suspension kit that enables this rather upright car to be lowered thereby bringing down the centre of gravity and stiffening the suspension which improves the handling.

With the GAZ GHA coilover kit you can make precise changes as and when required to adapt the car for the current driving style or desired use.

The damper rates on GAZ GHA units are adjustable while on the vehicle by means of easily accessible adjuster knobs.

Ride height is adjustable from -25mm to -50mm.

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

GAZ GHA Coilover Conversion Kit for the VW Lupo order as : GHA386 RRP £658.22 RRP plus. VAT.

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