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With its comprehensive shock absorber and suspension programme, BILSTEIN offers the right solution for virtually any specific application. However, sometimes the requirements of the tuning and racing industry are simply too specialised to keep an off-the-shelf solution ready for every request. On these occasions, when many others would just make do with what they already have, BILSTEIN’s Department for Special Customer Requests (KSW) in Ennepetal, Germany, springs into action. Together with the US company GTWORX, a subsidiary of Racecomp Engineering, they created an extraordinary cup suspension for the Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ models. Recently launched in the US and based on the BILSTEIN B14 coilover system, it is specially designed for hobby racers, who want to drive their vehicles on and off the track. Linear springs are applied to auxiliary springs and degressive mono-tube Upside-Down shock absorbers. The latter initially react “sharply” due to their design and then soften with increasing force, in order to achieve optimum driving behaviour and adequate comfort at rest.

The partnership with GTWORX has been well-established for seven years, and, in addition to the cup suspension base, BILSTEIN also offers modified B6 shock absorbers. The suspension experts from “good old Germany” are already pretty skilled as original equipment manufacturers, replacement, race and tuning suppliers for various Subaru models, used their expertise for this particular project. However, the GTWORX specification for the customised cup suspension had some very special features: For instance, a 30 mm height-adjustable, motor-racing coilover system should have a fixed damping factor, in order to avoid overloading a hobby pilot with a massive number of adjustment options while offering an affordable price tag. In contrast with pedigree motor racing products, which are not used on public roads, the comfort component was not completely lost. The GTWORX / BILSTEIN Trophy Cup Coilovers combine all these features thanks to their clever engineering using the BILSTEIN kit as well as numerous small alterations in detail. This was also confirmed by tuning and test drives at BILSTEIN USA West in Poway, California.

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Japanese tuning fans will love the new FOLIATEC®.com LugNuzzCovers. They turn even the most boring wheels into real eye-catchers. Simply audibly click the colourful aluminium covers onto your wheel bolts and you’re done!

There are  six stylish colours to choose from:  anodised green, blue, red or gold, chrome or classic black,  The integrated high-performance neodymium magnet keeps them in place at speeds of up to 250 kph.  Even automatic car-washes won’t dislodge them.

FOLIATEC®.com’s LugNuzzCovers are available in both 17mm and 19mm wrench sizes and every LugNuzzCover pack includes a complete set of 20 pieces. So you can get going right away and start to “BE Different“, as the brand’s motto says.

You will find even more inspiration and product information on www.foliatec.com and www.facebook.com/FOLIATEC. Check out instagram www.instagram.com/official_foliatec and our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/foliatec01

Order on-line from www.foliatec.co.uk.

Visit www.foliatecuk.co.uk to find a dealer near you.

Webcon is delighted to introduce a manifold set to allow the fitment of Weber IDF carburettors on a Porsche 356 or 912 to replace the original Solex units.

The new kit is made in entirely in England and features precision CNC manufactured billet manifold adaptors, manifold gaskets and carburettor heat insulators as well as  bolts, studs and nuts to ensure a perfect fitment every time.

Part number MW4050 is available at £145 plus VAT, or as a complete kit – part number PPO201.

PPO201 also includes 2 x authentic, custom jetted, Spanish Weber 40IDF carburettors, along with a pair of top quality air filters and is priced at £795 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 has just released a complete trigger disc kit to suit the Jaguar E Type 4.2.

The Trigger Disk Kit WTK006 is essential when fitting mapped ignition or a full engine management system. It features superb quality, custom made parts including a trigger disc, spacer and sensor mount, as well as an OEM quality Magneti Marelli crank sensor.

WTK006 retails at £203.45 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

Replacing the existing heavy lead acid battery with a lithium-ion battery is the easiest and most effective method of reducing the overall weight and lowering the centre of gravity of a competition car.

The RPS-LB-B40 lightweight lithium-ion battery has been developed for use with racing car engines up to 4000cc fitted with an alternator and pit equipment.

A lithium-ion battery also enables the battery location to be changed to lower the centre of gravity. Since lithium-ion batteries are sealed they can be mounted in any orientation, even flat on their side.

The RPS-LB-B40 battery has a nominal voltage of 13.2v and a nominal capacity of 20.0Ah (264Wh). The charge current is 50A and the pulse cranking current is 960A.

The RPS-LB-B40 battery comes with M6 female terminals and retails at £779.99 inc VAT.

The RPS lithium-ion charger (RPS-L100C-14.4) is included with this battery at no extra cost to maximise the performance and lifespan of the battery.

For individual prices and further details please visit: www.rps-battery.co.uk

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

Power isn’t everything.
How you tap into it is just as important.

Your engine’s response characteristics depend on how directly it responds to the commands of the accelerator. In other words, how quickly the engine provides power and how far the accelerator must be depressed for noticeable acceleration.

With the Response Control you can easily optimise your engine’s response characteristics with six different settings that increase or decrease the engine’s reaction time to suit any driving style: from fuel-saving comfort to the response characteristics of a racy sports car.

Response Control doesn’t change your engine’s power but it does enable you to activate it much faster, making Response Control the ideal partner for RaceChip chip tuning. Of course, it also works perfectly on its own. Simply plug it into the accelerator and choose where to mount the control unit. Retail price is just £164.99 inc VAT

Brown & Geeson Ltd are official UK distributors of RaceChip products.

For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com/racechip

Powerflex has just released two new bush kits for the popular Smart Fortwo 451 (2007 – 2014)

PFR68-130 REAR BEAM MOUNT BUSH. The OE rubber bush is only supplied as part of the rear axle beam assembly making it extremely expensive to replace (£300 plus labour) when it fails. Powerflex is now making a two-piece voided bush, offering a cost effective replacement solution that can be installed in situ. With this one bush being the main mounting point for the rear axle, its operation is vital for rear end control. Worn rubber just simply won’t do! Retail price: £ 41.94 including VAT each.

PFR68-120 ENGINE MOUNT INSERT/ Fitting the new insert reduces engine movement caused by the torque reaction of the engine during acceleration and deceleration. Gains can be seen in power transfer to the road along with less stress on the exhaust down pipe, hoses and wiring.
Retail price £ 23.94 including VAT each.

Although the Smart Car might seem an unlikely basis for a race car, there is a competition series for them, so 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.

Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.

For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Powerflex has just released various track control arm bushes for the current  Jaguar XJ X351(2010-).

The front suspension setup comes with both cast and aluminium lower track control arms and Powerflex offers bushes for both options.

For models with the original cast arms:
PFF27-704 FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH is made using the Black Shore A 95 material which helps to reduce unnecessary geometry movement and improve handling.  £64.68 incl. VAT per set.
and…
PFF27-705 FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM OUTER BUSH attaches the anti-roll bar link to the control arm. £57.48 incl. VAT per set.

PFF27-702 FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH is used with the superseded aluminium arms.  £64.68 incl. VAT per set. This bush set also fits other Jaguar/Daimler models going back to the 2002 S Type. See ‘Jaguar’ listing on the Powerflex website for details.

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.

Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.

For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Powerflex has just launched a series of parts to fit MLB platform Audi vehicles including:

• A4 / S4 / RS4 B8 (2008 – 2016)    • A7 / S7 / RS7 (2012 – )
• A5 / S5 / RS5 (2007 – 2016)    • A8 / S8 (2010 – )
• A6 / S6 / RS6  (2011 – )    • Q5 / SQ5 (2008 – 2017)

For the front of the car Powerflex now offers on-car caster adjustment for more precise geometry alignment and control.

For the rear of the car there is a range of suspension and sub frame mounting bushes, plus diff and sub frame inserts to provide a fast and easy way to increase rear end stability and driver confidence.

As manufacturers continue to increase the stiffness of OE parts Powerflex continues to explore, test and apply techniques to increase the stiffness of its parts without compromising overall compliance. To do this Powerflex uses the latest force testing systems, carefully spec’d materials and market leading design principles.
Details of this process can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/105801280.

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.

Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call 01895 460033.

Late-model Mini owners can now have all the benefits of silicone heater hoses on their cars. No more perished hoses or inconvenient leaks. The latest easy-to-wipe-clean, highly durable, silicone hose kits come in blue or red to enhance and modernise your engine bay or black for a more traditional look. The hoses are suitable for the 1989 models onwards that were equipped with a plastic inline heater valve. The heater valve hose is a moulded hose as per the originals.

Order as C-GRH007 with RED, BLUE or BLACK after the part number to denote the colour required. The five part kits retail at £116.06 including VAT.

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