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Following the release of its MX-5 kit a few months ago, Fidanza has now released a short-throw shifter range for the most popular Mazda models.

A Fidanza short shifter will help sharpen and smooth the gear changes on these popular cars by shortening the distance between gear positions with a shorter throw. The shifters come as complete bolt-in assemblies that totally replace the original shift. All that you have to transfer is the gear knob and the gaiter boot!

Fidanza Performance Short Throw Shifters are made of 6061 billet aluminium and hardened steel.

The new Mazda short shift kit introductions are :
Part# 891132    $173.32
2007-2009 Mazda Speed3

Part# 891831    $79.99
1992-1994 Mazda 323
1992-1997 Mazda MX-3
1992-2003 Mazda Protege

Part# 891832    $59.99
1993-1997 Mazda MX-6

Part#891862    $173.32
2004-2007 Mazda 3

Part# 891949    $186.65
2006-2007 Mazda Speed6

For more information on Fidanza’s short shifter, aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit www.fidanza.com

DEI has been making exhaust wrap for more years than most of us care to remember, but their latest version comes with a bit of a twist – well, weave really. The exhaust wrap features a black carbon fibre look to the weave which makes it great for motorcycles, rods and kit cars where the exhaust is more prominent – or just to enliven the look of your engine bay.

However, it’s more than just a pretty face. The new Titanium Exhaust Wrap  is made from pulverised lava rock, stranded into a fibre material and then woven into a proprietary weave.
The combination of this unique material and the special weave make it stronger and more durable than most wraps on the market as well as providing improved thermal performance.

Titanium Exhaust Wrap can withstand 1800˚F (982˚C) direct and 2500˚F (1371˚C) intermittent heat without breaking a sweat. It is extremely pliable, permitting a tighter and therefore more secure wrap. Titanium Exhaust Wrap  comes with the added advantage that there is no need to pre-wet the roll before application.

Titanium Exhaust Wrap will increase performance by keeping exhaust heat in, while protecting components in close proximity to the exhaust system. It will also reduce engine bay temperatures to ensure a cooler and denser intake charge to the engine and this in turn helps make more power. It also reduces the chances of nasty burns whilst working on the engine.

Prices start at just $24.31 per roll.
Available as:
#010002 – 2″ x 100′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $127.63
#010003 – 2″ x 50′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $70.26
#010004 – 2″ x 25′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $34.91
#010005 – 2″ x 15′ Titanium –  Black carbon fibre look, $24.31 Prices are plus tax and shipping.

Order direct from DEI in America or search on-line for a dealer in your area at………
http://designengineering.com/storelocator/international-dealers
For more information about this and other DEI performance products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com

Cobra Sport, AmD’s racing partners, has recently introduced a unique downpipe for the Mercedes-AMG A45; this addresses the original restrictive front end of the exhaust system and releases a further 5bhp of power.  However the new downpipe requires a remap to operate to its full potential.

Working in conjunction with an AmD remap the new downpipe really comes into its own. Due to increased efficiency, the combination creates more power than just the sum of the gains that would be achieved by the exhaust downpipe and software added together.

Because the AmD remap has been designed specifically to work with the Cobra Sport exhaust downpipe you can be sure that everything will work with maximum efficiency and without any fault codes being triggered in error.

AmD Tuning also offer FREE FITTING on all Cobra Sport Exhausts – or, if you prefer to buy by mail order and fit it yourself, AmD will offer 10% off and FREE DELIVERY – which can represent a significant saving on a full system. Furthermore, if you buy an AmD Tuning performance remap at the same time as a Cobra Sport Exhaust you can have the remap at HALF the usual retail price!

Contact AmD Tuning for further details on 01708 861827 or visit www.amdtuning.com

Aeroflow Oil Filters were originally designed for racers in such a way as to incorporate all the latest technology  in order to provide fine filtration with minimal restriction so that the engine performs at its best with great protection.

Aeroflow Oil Filters use a premium pleated synthetic blend media that provides increased filtration at high flow rates with minimal pressure drop. A perforated centre tube allows for greater flow area and eliminates media wear during pleat movement. The construction features an extra-thick backing plate and housing; these offer superior strength and pressure fatigue resistance that result in added protection against pressure surges in racing applications. In addition there is a hi-flow heavy duty base plate that features a fully tucked double seam.

Aeroflow filters use an improved coil spring design to replace the commonly used “leaf” style spring and incorporate CNC machined threads for a precise fit. An ultra-high temp silicone anti-drain back valve in some models helps prevent dry starts thereby increasing engine life.

Aeroflow oil filters use a Buna-N rubber gasket which is compatible with most racing fuels and lubricants. A 24mm – 15/16” hex release nut allows for simple and easy removal and the nut also incorporates a hole for use with a lock wire.
Price:
£10.79 inc. VAT

For more details contact Aeroflow Europe
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.aeroflowperformance.eu

The journey is the destination – this saying does not apply to any sector as well as it does to motorhome tourism. Spartan box cars have mostly given way to rolling hotel rooms which make the journey itself into an experience. “A comfortable suspension has truly become a key factor here”, explains Ron William Kiesewetter from BILSTEIN. Besides passenger vehicles, the renowned German suspension manufacturer also develops shock absorber systems for vans, which also serve as the basis for mobile homes. A real milestone in this area is the cooperation with German Goldschmitt techmobil GmbH, which also builds complete air suspension systems for these vehicles. BILSTEIN has already been delivering the right shock absorbers for several years. Right from the beginning the company from Ennepetal was predestined for Goldschmitt because of its experience in the field of air suspension systems, both in OE as well as in replacement.

“Precision fitting is the alpha and omega to ensure there are no leaks, even after thousands of kilometres”, says Kiesewetter: “This is a matter of tolerances on the micrometre level.” BILSTEIN delivers up to 20 different items to Goldschmitt, totalling several thousand sets a year. After all, Goldschmitt develops its products for the most varied suspension configurations, no matter whether it is the VW T6, Ford Transit, Iveco Daily, Mercedes Sprinter and Vito or Fiat Ducato. But for mobile homes, air suspension is much more than just a matter of comfort – it is a matter of safety.

Due to the heavy structures including the equipment, individual axles can have an additional load of up to 500 kilograms. With air suspension, this additional weight, which also causes a higher centre of gravity, can be dealt with confidently at all times. To optimally coordinate the particular overall system, all air suspensions are tested in a road test on Goldschmitt’s own test track and then readjusted as required. The resulting suspension solutions are not only popular for retrofitting. Large motorhome manufacturers like Hymer are also using them increasingly in original equipment. But BILSTEIN and Goldschmitt are already working behind the scenes on the next generation of mobile home air suspension which can be controlled entirely electronically.

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The VW Golf VII  facelift was launched at the end of 2016, as well as numerous technical improvements, it defends its position with confidence – regardless of the role. To make sure that the Golf VII always stays on the road to success, BILSTEIN delivers exactly the right suspension components for the compact car – regardless of whether it is for replacement parts, improved spare parts, a sporty feel or a snappy lowering. The shock absorbers BILSTEIN B4, B6, B8, and the suspension B12 Pro Kit, B14 and B16 are available for both the more powerful models with a rear twist beam axle as well as the stronger multi-link variants.

The BILSTEIN B4 gas-pressure shock absorber guarantees maximum safety thanks to high power reserves and constant damping force under any load, as well as high traction and precise handling. With the DampTronic® variant, the BILSTEIN B4 also supports all functions of a standard electronic damper control. As an “improved replacement part”, the BILSTEIN B6 offers a further plus in damping force and thus even greater performance and comfort, as well as an extremely long service life – even with regular high loads or during trailer operation. For fans of a sporty lowering, we recommend the especially shortened high-performance shock absorbers BILSTEIN B8. They are the perfect complement for tighter and shorter sport springs.

In addition to pure shock-absorber solutions, BILSTEIN also offers three attractive suspension options for the Golf VII – whether it has a facelift or not. The B12 complete suspension, which is fine-tuned in road tests together with the spring manufacturer Eibach, offers the perfect all-round carefree package for sports-oriented drivers. The attractively priced BILSTEIN B14 coilover kit offers the perfect entry into the world of variable height adjustment. This is already waiting with many features of the B16 coilover suspension which is also available for the Golf VII, but where the rebound and bump are pre-set. In addition, the BILSTEIN B16 not only offers the mentioned additional adjustment possibilities and lightweight construction technology: In the DampTronic® variant, it also perfectly harmonises with an electronic damper adjustment, which can be ordered from the factory. If this is to be retrofitted at the same time, the B16 ridecontrol® version can be used. With the add-on module iRC®, the different attenuation profiles can even be controlled by smartphone.

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