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The Renault 5 Alpine Turbo was launched in 1982 as an turbocharged successor to the naturally aspirated Alpine. In Britain the car was still called Gordini rather than Alpine; this was because Chrysler already producing a Chrysler Alpine which was the UK version of the Simca 1307. The Renault 5 Alpine Turbo, which shouldn’t be confused with the mid-engined Renault 5 Turbo, came with stiffer suspension all round although it retained the standard 5’s torsion bars at the front.

GAZ can supply dedicated fully adjustable dampers for the Renault 5 Alpine Turbo.These GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body for longevity and a plastic cover to protect the body
from mud, stones and dirt.

GAZ adjustable dampers enable the damping rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

GAZ can set the dampers up with valving for general road use and 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.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty

GAZ GT Dampers for the Renault 5 Alpine/Turbo 1976-83 (TYPE R1223) can be ordered as part number GT6-2208 for the front at £57.78 each plus VAT and as GT7-2207 for the back at £64.08 each plus VAT.

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

The Lotus Elise came with excellent handling as standard thanks to its light weight and low centre of gravity; however, there is always room for improvement and in this case it comes in the form of a GAZ Gold Coilover kit.

Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and the damper units are fitted with anodised adjusters for long life. The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.

Damper rates are also variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body. The GAZ Gold range comes with a gas cell in the reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to prevent cavitation and to reduce fade under racing and trackday conditions.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty.

GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for the Elise Mk I – 1996 to 01 – can be ordered as part number GGP416 at £622.89 plus VAT
GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for the Elise Mk II – 2001on – can be ordered as part number GGP419 at £622.89 plus VAT. The Elise MkII kit will also fit the Exige Mk l.

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

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI), manufacturer of innovative thermal and acoustic products for automotive and powersports applications, has just released its latest product catalogue – Innovative Heat & Sound Control Solutions.

The new catalogue includes close to 70 new DEI and Boom Mat part numbers featuring thermal and acoustic solutions for classics, muscle cars, grassroots or Sportsman racing, street rods, street or off-road trucks, ATV/UTVs and daily drivers.

New products include the company’s new GOLD series: GOLD Cool Cover™, Heat Sheath™ and Heat Shroud™ for maximum line and hose protection, especially under the harsh environment of high output racing. DEI’s new GOLD series is manufactured from high temperature metalized Polyamide lamination bonded to 20 oz. heat treated glass fibre base material to keep components cool and protected for all race applications.

New lengths of the popular Black Titanium™ exhaust and header wrap in 2” width and Easy Loom™ Split Sleeving. A Master Kit contains everything you need in one convenient package to add protective split line sleeving to an entire vehicle; there are five different diameter split sleeves (3/16”, 5/16”, ½”, ¾” and 1”)as well as quality 3:1 shrink tube ends, silicone tape, nylon zip ties and electrical tape.

DEI also offers a full line of thermal products for powersports including heat shield kits for the Honda® Pioneer, Can-Am® Commander™ and Polaris Slingshot® and RZR™ that blocks excessive heat from the engine bay and reduces engine noise and vibration.

In addition the new catalogue features a large number of application-specific products for the Camaro and Corvette. These include Camaro pre-cut floor, firewall, headliner and trunk along with other interior locations, as well as four new thermal solutions for the Corvette including a Transmission Tunnel Plate Shield for the C5 and C6. New heat solutions include an LS1 Coil Pack Heat Shield, a universal Catalytic Converter Shield and D-Mat™and a new ultra-lightweight insulation material ideal for interiors as a sound and thermal insulator.

Whether it is the off-road focused EXO Series™ Sleeve, or Boom Mat Tape and Prep Spray, the 2018 catalogue features products that will help protect your vehicle from extreme heat or cold and abrasive conditions whilst also improving sound quality.

Order directly from DEI in the USA or find your nearest dealer at http://www.designengineering.com//storelocator/international-dealers
A list of online retailers is also available on the DEI website: www.DesignEngineering.com

Burton is pleased to announce that it can now supply steel sump pans for the Ford CVH 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 and RS Turbo engines.

The sump is suitable for most CVH powered Escort Mk3/4/5/6 models including XR3i, RS1600i, RS Turbo versions, Orion Mk1/2, Fiesta Mk2/3 including XR2i and RS Turbo versions, ‘89 to ‘93 Sierra 1.6 as well as the Morgan 4/4 1.6 and Reliant Scimitar SS1, SST and Sabre 1.4.

The sump can be ordered as part number CV650 and retails at £58.50 inc. VAT.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

B-G Racing’s Quick Lift Jacks are engineered and manufactured with durability and ease of use in mind.

B-G Racing’s Quick Lift Jacks are suitable for a wide range of vehicles including: formula, saloon and rally.

All four sizes feature a very low closed height and are designed to locate beneath the differential and front or rear chassis members, thus raising the car to a fixed height in one swift movement. A safety locking device which is quick and easy to use ensures the handle cannot be raised unintentionally.

B-G Racing’s Quick Lift Jacks are produced from high-grade mild steel with a durable and highly visible red powder coated finish. All four feature an extra-long, ergonomic handle for excellent leverage with a yellow tip to enhance visibility and nylon roller wheels to allow easy manoeuvrability.

Retail Price: From £173.99 inc VAT.

For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.bg-racing.co.uk

Webcon has just extended its range of Weber DGAV/DGAS base adaptors to include an application for the ever-popular Toyota 20R and 22R range of engines.

The 20R motor was primarily used on 2.0 litre Toyota models such as the Hilux, Corona and Celica. The 22R was fitted to 2.4 litre Hilux, Corona, Celica and Pickup.

The new adaptor allows fitment of the following types of Weber carburettors:
32/36 DGV / DGAV / DGEV
38 DGMS / DGAS / DGES

The adaptor is also suitable for fitting Webcon’s new Retroject throttle body to provide these vehicles with all the benefits of electronic fuel injection.

The Webcon DGV Toyota 20R/22R Adaptor can be ordered as part number 9900422200 and retails at £54.36 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

Weber 32/36 DGAV and 38 DGAS caburettors are used on millions of cars world wide and
combine the reliability and power of Weber with the convenience of a water operated
automatic choke.

Over time the efficiency of the bi-metallic unit can deteriorate leading to poor starting
and choke performance whilst the housing can corrode if the engine’s antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor have not been correctly maintained.

Now the choke units on these popular carburettors can be overhauled by using
the new Webcon CRK003 choke overhaul kit.

The Webcon CRK003 choke overhaul kit contains 100% genuine Weber parts
including a bi-metallic unit, a die-cast water jacket and all the ancillary parts required for fitting.

The Webcon CRK003 choke overhaul kit will enable Weber 32/36 DGAV and 38 DGAS owners to return their car’s cold starting to original levels of performance.

CRK003 is priced at £59.95 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

Although replacement OE bushes are available for the first generation Volvo XC90 (2002 – 2014) the original parts commonly fail due to torsional loads and the natural degradation of rubber. This leads to imprecise steering, braking instability and uneven tyre wear.

Powerflex has now introduced a longer lasting, more durable solution.

PFF88-1001 Front Wishbone Front Bush is designed to have a freely-rotating centre bar. This prevents torsional twist in the bush material and in so doing enhances performance, reliability and longevity. £99.48 per pair inc. VAT

PFF88-1002 Front Wishbone Rear Bush £59.88 per pair inc. VAT.

By replacing the worn rubber parts with our new Polyurethane bushes you can experience immediate and lasting improvements to your vehicle.

All Powerflex bushes, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Powerflex has just added some new applications to its range of Universal Exhaust Mounts, offering even greater variety.

The following are compatible with certain vehicle makes although they all have universal uses as well. A data table is available online for dimensions.

EXH019 Land Rover Defender ‘84on, Discovery 1/2, Range Rover Classic/P38.
EXH022 Vauxhall/Opel Astra 4/5 & G/H, Corsa C (2000-2006), Omega, Vectra B, Zafira A and Saab 9-5
EXH023 VAG: Audi S3, A2, TT, Seat Leon, Cupra, Cordoba, Toledo, Skoda Octavia, Fabia
EXH025 Nissan: 200SX, Micra, Sunny/Pulsar
EXH026 Fiat Scudo, Lancia Zeta, Peugeot 306, 806, Expert
EXH027 Universal Exhaust Mount
EXH028 Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot 306
EXH031 Audi 100 Quattro, 200 Quattro, Coupe Quattro, Quattro Sport

All the above mounts retail at £10.00 each inc. VAT.

EXH021 Lancia Integrale 16v (1989-1994) £23.94 each inc. VAT.

Powerflex exhaust mounts have been designed and developed using a Red 65A durometer material. They are approx.15% stiffer than a rubber mount providing better height and movement control of the exhaust system. Unlike rubber mounts, polyurethane will not deteriorate with age and will not perish or break with weight. With the cost of some exotic exhaust systems running into the thousands these low-cost mounts are the perfect complement for any exhaust install.

All Powerflex bushes, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

The Ford Focus RS and ST have already proven to be worthy of the mega hatch tag; however, understeer and torque steer still appear to be present despite Ford’s efforts to reduce them.

After a lengthy R&D program, Powerflex is proud to announce two new premium performance products for the Ford Focus MK3 ST and RS that complete what is already an awesome vehicle.

PFF19-1802G Front Wishbone Rear Bush Anti-Lift & Caster Offset is a CNC-machined aluminium mount with a polyurethane bush providing 1 degree of caster offset and 7.5mm anti-lift. This improves camber gain in cornering without compromising straight line traction.
Retail price: £383.88 per pair inc. VAT.

PFF19-8011G Front Wishbone Front Bush – Camber Adjustable is on-car adjustable for geometry precision, providing +/- 0.5 deg of camber adjustment.
Retail price: £107.88 per pair inc. VAT.

For vehicles used in motorsports or predominately on track these parts are also available in the Powerflex Black Series range which is manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound that boasts 25% increased stiffness over the Powerflex purple 80 Shore A performance material.

All Powerflex bushes, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.