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The German tuning company ABT is best know for its ability to extract extra high performance out of VAG internal combustion engines but with an eye firmly on the future it has now formed  the ABT eMobility Engineering department to promote and further electric powered vehicles.
Actually ABT are no newcomers to electric power. Back in 2009 the company released the ABT eCaddy and its very latest offering is the ABT eCab based on the VW T6.

The ABT eMobility Engineering department will now offer development services to third parties.
“As a tuner we deal so intensely with complete vehicle architectures, that a technology transfer in other segments was only a matter of time and I personally find alternative drives very exciting, as our recent history shows. We have gained such extensive experience in this field through our projects for the eCaddy, eCab and the development in Formula E, that we now wish to offer our expertise externally, in order to support the idea of electric mobility”, says Managing Director Hans-Jürgen Abt.

The spectrum ranges from the development and programming of control units through to lithium batteries and complete drive trains up to the construction of ready-to-drive prototypes. Should something very special be required, there is also the possibility to customize special vehicles and produce limited series. “We are expecting a highly promising sector with ABT eMobility Engineering” says Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Thanks to many years experience in the programming of the AEC (ABT Engine Control) ECUs for increased performance, ABT Sportsline has the ability to develop software and electronics in house to suit  the needs of the customer. Parallel battery systems can also be built in, in order to achieve enhanced battery capacity and high coverage.

“We are the perfect partner for SMEs”, according to Hans-Jürgen Abt, “because we have years of experience in the development of components and complete drive trains for pure electric and hybrid vehicles.”  Since ABT Sportsline began the construction of an electrified VW Caddy  in 2009 a  fleet of 40 all-electric commercial vehicles have travelled a total of one million plus kilometers throughout Germany and are still highly popular with their drivers.

Webcon now has in stock a complete trigger disc kit to suit the Vauxhall Z22SE engine as fitted to the Vauxhall VX220 and Opel Speedster.

The kit is designed and manufactured by Webcon and includes a custom made trigger disc, spacer and sensor bracket, as well as a genuine Weber Marelli crankshaft sensor.

Compatible with all popular aftermarket Engine Management Systems, part number WTK001 retails at £142.95 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

E-bike are now becoming highly popular especially with those who might no longer have the ability or stamina to use a regular bicycle, however these e-bike users might also struggle to use a conventional bike carrier with a weighty e-bike.

That’s why Rameder now offers a tow-bar bike carrier that is aimed specially at this type of user. The EUFAB Bike Lift allows users to mount the bike in the carrier and lift it into the travelling position at the push of a button.  Lowering it is just as simple.

EUFAB Bike Lift will easily carry up to two e-bikes and when removed from the car it can be moved using its castors with minimal effort. When affixing it to the tow bar there is no lifting involved and it can be folded away and stored in the car’s boot.

E-bikes are quite expensive and a tempting target for thieves. The EUFAB Bike Lift is well equipped with a secure locking anti-theft protection system to secure both the lift and the bicycles.

The EUFAB Bike Lift retails at €699 and is available from the  Rameder Shop at www.rameder.eu

Please also visit Rameder on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rameder.de

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Webcon is delighted to announce the reintroduction of the 38DGAS upgrade kit for the
Ford 2.0 Pinto engine.

The sequential 38 DGAS 3.0 V6 carburettor is a direct swap for the Pinto’s  progressive Weber 32/36 DGAV and has been  jetted especially for the 2.0 engine. It is a perfect complement for a ported head and fast road cam.

1893000100 features the special air bush modification required to suit the 2.0 Pinto, and
is available in kit form as shown at £279.50 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 now able to supply a Weber DCOE performance kit to suit the ever popular Triumph Dolomite Sprint.

The kit features a British made, superb quality, polished intake manifold; two genuine Spanish made Weber 45DCOE carburettors; a Webcon linkage set and a Weber tuning manual.
Part number PTR204 retails at £1095 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 Powerflex produces parts for a huge range of applications, commercial vehicles aren’t normally part of that line-up; however, due to increased demand the company has just introduced front wishbone bushes to fit the Mk7 Ford Transit (2006-2014).

Whether a Transit is used as a van, minibus or camper, the wishbones suffer from perished bushes This leads to excessive vibration and vague steering as well as the occasional clunk.

Powerflex now offers a long term, cost effective solution that will improve steering feel, braking stability and tyre longevity.

PFF19-4001 Front Wishbone Front Bush     pair £52.68 incl. VAT
PFF19-4002 Front Wishbone Rear Bush     pair £62.28 incl. VAT

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 a range of stiffening inserts and bushes for the transmission of the Porsche 964 and 993.

The inserts are designed to be a quick and easy solution for excessive transmission movement, whilst the complete replacement bushes provide further stability and more predictable handling.

To fit RWD models:
PFR57-121 Transmission Mount Bracket Small Bush     £25.14
PFR57-124 Transmission Mount Bracket Bush     £56.34
PFR57-125 Transmission Mount Large Bush     £57.54
PFR57-126 Transmission Mount Large Insert     £31.14
PFR57-127 Transmission Mount Bracket Bush Insert     £22.74

To fit AWD models:
PFR57-122 Transmission Mount Large Bush     £53.94
PFR57-123 Transmission Mount Large Bush Insert     £29.94

OE replacement bushes can only be purchased as part of a complete bracket housing assembly, which can be prohibitively expensive but these Powerflex bushes provide a cost effective replacement for worn original bushes where the bracket housing is still serviceable.

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 two new polyurethane stiffening inserts for the Ford Focus MK3 RS and ST models; one for the engine mount and one for the transmission mount.

The Mk3’s upper right engine mount was introduced by Ford in 2013 to address excessive engine movement and knocking, but it still contained heavy voiding which allowed excessive engine movement and gave rise to numerous complaints from enthusiasts.
PFF19-1825 Front Upper Right Engine Mount Insert fills this void to minimise excessive engine movement and eliminate knocking. Retail price: £39.54 incl. VAT

PFF19-1826 Transmission Mount Insert provides further engine and transmission stability to improve shift feel and performance. Retail price: £29.94 incl. VAT

Both of our new parts are easily fitted into the existing mounts to make an immediate improvement to engine stability under acceleration.

To complete the upgrade, Powerflex also offer…
PFF19-1220 Lower Engine Mount Insert  – £25.14 incl. VAT
PFF19-1820 Lower Engine Mount Bush  £43.14 incl. VAT
PFF19-1821 Lower Engine Mount Bush Insert  £25.14 incl. 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.

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 a small, but very effective, part for the latest Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 4C vehicles.

PF1-1020 Lower Engine Mount Insert fits into and fills voids in OE Bracket No. 50521924 and 50521925. Retail price £ 21.54 including VAT

Inserts are an effective way of reducing engine and transmission movement, improving power delivery and sharpening gear shifting.

Gains can be seen in power transfer to the road whilst reducing stress placed on the exhaust down pipe, hoses and wiring.

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.

The MOMO MOD.30 is a racing steering wheel designed for use in GT and saloon cars.

The flat bottom allows for easier access into the cockpit and a yellow leather marker at the top provides the driver with a quick reference to the steering position.

Finished in black suede, the steering wheel features black aluminium spokes, an anatomical grip for increased comfort, two red push buttons and the yellow MOMO logo in the centre.

All MOMO racing steering wheels are produced in Italy to the highest quality with anticorodal aluminium frames. The suede or leather covering is glued to the rim, instead of being stitched, to provide a seamless finish for greater comfort and durability.

www.momo-uk.co.uk
Price:
£250.79 inc VAT

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