The classic Mini is probably the most British of all cars and where would the British be without a cup of tea – the bigger the better!
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the original Mini, Mini Spares now supplies this commemorative travel mug decorated with a Mini Time Line that shows how the has Mini progressed over the sixty years.
The mug will hold a generous 350ml of your preferrred beverage, comes with a snap on lid and is BPA-free.
Order yours now as part number MUG06 at just a fiver each inc. VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
We all know that Rover has had its production problems in latter years and the baulk ring that it produced for the classic Mini – 22G2033 version – is one of them.
Thankfully Mini Spares now makes its own version which is CNC grooved to the correct shape and machined for accurate concentricity. The rings use the original type fixings and are heat treatedin the correct areas. Mini Spares has worked from the original drawings to ensure that the rings have the correct degree of angles and match the quality of the parts that Rover were producing pre millennium.
The baulk ring is now better and cheaper than the current Rover product and Mini Spares uses them itself in its five speed gearboxes.
These remote baulk (synchro) rings slow down the gears to ensure that they mesh without crashing. They have a friction surface that is the first thing to engage with the next gear when shifting. The height that the ring sits proud of the cone surface indicates the amount of wear, but the sensible approach is to replace them whenever the gearbox is overhauled. At just £13.98 each inc. VAT it would be false economy not to do so.
Mini Spares Baulk Rings are sold individually and can be ordered as part number 22G2033EVO.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
The Rebound Buffer fits under the top suspension arm on classic Minis.
In keeping with its policy of constant improvement Mini Spares is now stocking a new version of the Rebound Buffer that uses a poly material rather than rubber and features a stainless steel base.
The new Mini Spares buffer is resistant to oil contamination and the base is resistant to rust, thus the component should have a far longer service life than the original version.
The Mini Spares Top Arm Rebound Buffer Poly Mount on Stainless Steel Base can be ordered as part number 2A4267POLY and retails at £3.52 each including VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
M-Style has teamed up with leading performance exhaust manufacturer, Cobra-Sport, to offer a unique package of a new Quad-Exit Exhaust Conversion and Rear Diffuser For the BMW 420d M-Sport.
The Cobra Sport high-quality, quad tailpipe conversion is a direct replacement for the OEM system on the M-Sport Coupe, Cabriolet and Gran Coupe models once the M-Style replacement rear valance has been fitted.
The upgrade exhaust conversion is manufactured from aircraft-quality T304 stainless steel. The centre and rear sections feature 2.5in (63.5mm) mandrel-bent pipework with aggressive slash-cut quad tailpipes. The M-Style rear diffuser comes with tailpipe cut outs to match the Cobra Sport exhaust and is manufacturered from PU-RIM.
This M4-inspired conversion will make the perfect addition to any 420d M-Sport, especially those cars that have been remapped by M-Style and are capable of impressive power and torque gains. Like all Cobra Sport exhausts, this system utilises precision TIG-welding techniques for exemplary fit and finish. Should you prefer, M-Style offers a free fitting service at its Romford based workshops.
The M-Style Diffuser and Cobra Sport B47 Quad Exit Exhaust Conversion Package for the BMW 420D retails at £788.70 inc. VAT
M-Style Remaps for the 420d M-Sport from £245.00 inc. VAT
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
The VW Golf MkIV 4-motion has pretty good handling and road holding as standard. This is largely due to the Haldex transmission system but there is still room for improvement particularly in adding adjustability to accommodate different driving styles and conditions.
GAZ GHA damper units and struts allow damping adjustment while on the vehicle by means of easily accessible adjuster knobs or top adjusters.
Shortened body and stroke lengths allow a -25 to
-55mm ride height variation with a coarse acme form thread provided for easy adjustment.
Each unit is bright plated to protect against 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 GHA kits for the VW Golf MkIV 4-motion can be ordered as part number GHA335 and retail at £626.87 plus VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
In order to improve the ride and handling of the Ford Fiesta 1983-89 GAZ Shocks has produced a front strut with a fixed spring seat unit to take standard diameter coil springs. These come with the added benefit of adjustable damping from a single control on top of the unit.
These units are manufactured mainly for the classic car market with the aim of retaining original equipment ride height. However, other spring lengths can be produced to customers’ requirements if the car is to be lowered or raised for competition use.
All units are individually tested and provided with a test print out before leaving the factory and
come with the peace of mind of a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
The struts for the Ford Fiesta ‘83 – ‘89 can be ordered as GAZ2003 at £111.03 each plus VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Through their involvement in racing the team members at GAZ Shocks have become quite the experts in designing performance suspension for various BMW models.
Now they have turned their attention to the modern-classic BMW E36 320 and 325 1992-95 and come up with a monotube design suspension.
GAZ gas-charged Monotube Coilovers are far lighter than other types of coilover damper and make more use of lightweight billet aluminium parts that reduces unsprung weight. This makes them ideal for serious trackday or competition use. They also react quicker and can be used in an inverted position (as shown).
GAZ Monotube Coilovers come with silicone chrome springs and the required mounting hardware. The spring platforms are adjustable to allow the ride height to be altered as required and the bump and rebound settings can be adjusted by means of a knurled collar at the top (or bottom if used inverted).
Like all GAZ coilovers the monotubes carry a two year warranty for non race use.
Bespoke valving and the customer’s preferred spring rates are also available.
Part number for the rear is GMO-490 and they retail at £233.73 each + VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Vauxhall Astra Mk3 was a popular car through most of the Nineties but later Sport and GSi models (from 1995 onwards) were fitted with Lotus Sprung Suspension indicating that the standard suspension could be improved upon.
Nowadays GAZ can offer a GAZ Gold conversion to improve the suspension of the Astra and its Continental cousin the Kadette E which will also provide bump/rebound damper-rate adjustability and adjustable ride height at the front.
The kit includes damper rate and height adjustable coilovers for the front and rate-adjustable telescopic dampers with fixed height spring platforms for the rear. There is also the option of rear height adjustable coilovers – as shown – which can be fitted if the customer turrets the car.
The coilovers have a coarse acme form thread for ease of height adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.
Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies. The GAZ Gold range is designed primarily for out-and-out racing; each comes with a reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to reduce fade and a gas cell to prevent cavitation under harsh racing and trackday conditions. Springs can be supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use with softer spring rates available for road use..
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory.
The GAZ Gold coilover kit for the Vauxhall/Opel Astra Mk3/E can be ordered as part number GGA443 at £1013.58 plus VAT. (Donor front hubs are required for the conversion).
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Audiʼs 2.7 litre engine can achieve big time performance gains with Fidanzaʼs lightweight aluminium flywheel
Fidanza, Americaʼs leading performance flywheel specialists, has a direct replacement lightweight aluminium flywheel to improve the performance of the 2.7 litre ʻ00-ʼ02 Audi S4, the ʻ01-ʼ05 Allroad, the ʻ00 – ʻ04 Audi A6 and the 2000-2002 RS4.
The Fidanza aluminium flywheel replaces the heavy dual mass standard flywheel and improves the power-to-weight ratio making the engine more responsive and improving performance.
The Fidanza aluminium flywheel is made from high-quality machined 6061 T6 aluminium with a 1050 steel friction surface, CNC machined fastener holes and chamfers. The friction surface of the flywheel is a replaceable steel plate, so when the surface eventually becomes worn it can be replaced without the need for a new flywheel. All Fidanza flywheels now come with a distinctive green protective coating on the friction surface.
Fidanza flywheels are suitable for use with just about any clutch disc material available – from organic to Kevlar and even sintered iron. The flywheels are incredibly durable and come with a heat-treated ring gear and military grade fasteners. Fidanza flywheels are equally suited for fast road, trackday and pure competition use.
Flywheel for Audi 2.7 engine ʻ00-ʼ05 – order as part number 112621.
Retail price US$622.42. READER’S DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING DIRECTLY ONLINE: It is now possible to buy directly from Fidanza online and readers can obtain a 20% discount if they enter the promo code of “Fidanza” when ordering directly from Fidanza online.
For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels or to find your nearest dealer call 001 440 259 5656 or visit www.fidanza.com
Form-A-Barrier provides a light weight, easily formable shield to protect components from heat.
Form-A-Barrier rigid shield provides excellent thermal protection up to 1300°F (705°C) with a minimal gap of 1 inch to the heat source.
Form-A-Barrier can be formed or bent by hand to conform to specific shapes. It can also be mechanically fastened with pins, screws or bolts. It is resistant to most automotive chemicals and has multiple applications include: firewalls, exhausts and interiors, engines as well as other areas.
• Easily formable
• Reflective material on both sides
• Protection up to 1300°F (705°C)
• 12″ x 12″ (30x30cms) squares,
• 3/16″ (4.76mm) thick
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