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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

The heater hose that runs from the cylinder head take off to the plastic inline heater valve fitted on 998cc 1988 onwards Minis, which is included in the new Mini Spares heater hose kit, is also available as a stand alone item.

This hose is also useful on modified cars fitted with the plastic valve to enable water to be taken out of the hot end of the engine.

Order as NAM8677 with RED, BLUE or BLACK after the part number to denote the colour required. These heater outlet hoses retail at £34.60 each including VAT.

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

M-Style can now offer this complete front bumper kit for all F30/F31 LCI models with or without Park Distance Control sensors.

The package comes complete with lower grilles and air ducts.

The kit retails at £649.00 including VAT (£540.83 plus shipping for customers outside the EU)

M-Style can also offer a fitting and painting service, if required, at its Romford fitting centre.

For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115

M-Style can now offer this new GTR Style front lip spoiler to further enhance the looks and aerodynamics for F22 and F23 cars fitted with the M-Sport front bumper (Part #AF-0408).

The GTR Style front lip spoiler (or splitter if you prefer) is produced in top quality genuine carbon fibre and retails at £552.00 including VAT. ( £460 + shipping for customers outside the EU)

M-Style can also offer a fitting and painting service, if required, at its Romford fitting centre.

For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115

GAZ has recently improved the Gaz Gold suspension it offers for the Fiesta MkV Zetec by providing the protection of a black zinc coating.

As usual the GAZ units are adjustable whilst on the vehicle by means of an easily accessible side mounted adjuster knob.

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 reduce fade under racing and trackday conditions.

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

The GAZ kit is suitable for road and race cars, including those that have been modified or subject to extensive power upgrades.

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

The GAZ Gold Coilover Kit for the Ford Fiesta MkV Zetec can be ordered as GGA438 at £929.07 + VAT

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