We review the latest products from the tuning & styling aftermarket.
M-Style is now offering Eibach Pro-Tronic Electronic Modules. These are available for various models that have factory fitted EDC (electronic damper control).
The modules are designed to cancel error messages and deactivate the EDC when installing coilover kits to cars with factory fitted electronic damper control.
Example price for F22/F23/F87 £319.00 inc VAT
For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115
M-Style is pleased to announce its new P-Type Carbon Fibre Front Splitter for BMW F8X M3 and M4 models
The splitter is made from tough genuine carbon fibre with a perfectly uniform weave and is easy to attach to both M3 and M4 models.
The splitter retails at £589.00 inc VAT
For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115
GAZ is in the process of relaunching the products in its Gold Suspension Range with the damper bodies now protected by a coating of black zinc plating.
The latest application to be re-launched is for the VW Golf Mk1 and Scirocco Mk1.
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 reduce fade under racing and trackday conditions.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for VW Golf Mk1 and Scirocco Mk 1 may be ordered as part number GGA414 and retail at £965.31 plus.VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The second generation Honda Prelude was considerably more popular than its predecessor and, at
the time, offered a great alternative to the Capri which was heading for retirement. Nowadays though the nimble Prelude could benefit from a bit of help in the suspension department.
The GAZA GHA kit includes springs, front coilovers and rear struts. The GAZ damper settings can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs at the front and top adjusters for the rear struts.
Each unit is bright plated to resist corrosion.
Kit number GHA360 retails at just £537.58 plus VAT.
All units are individually tested and provided with a test print out before leaving the factory and
come with the peace of mind of a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Hillman Imp, and its badge engineered cousins in the Singer and Sunbeam ranges, were quite advanced for their time; the low centre of gravity (thanks to a 45 degree canted engine) and swing axle geometry at the front were some of its better features.
To further enhance it GAZ can offer fully adjustable dampers in standard ride height, lowered and adjustable spring platform forms.
GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound 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.
GAZ GT dampers feature a zinc plated body and have a protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ adjustable dampers for the Hillman Imp 1963-76 can be ordered as:
Standard height: Front: GS4-2249 retail: £68.60. Rear: GT7-2250 retail: £64.09.
For use with lowered suspension: Front: GP6-2252 retail: £84.29. Rear: GT7-2253 retail: £64.09.
With threaded body for use with adjustable spring platform: Front only: GP6-2251 retail: £84.29.
All prices are plus VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Renault Clio Williams was launched in 1993 with an initial run of 3,800 cars. It proved so popular that Renault made an additional 1,600 more. The Williams F1 team had nothing to do with the design or engineering of the car but it was used as the F1 Safety Car in 1996. It was actually the product of Renault Sport and many were converted to race cars from new. The Clio Williams had a wider track than the ‘ordinary’ Clio and a firmer suspension. GAZ now offers fully adjustable dampers made especially to suit the Clio William’s uprated suspension.
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.
These GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body for longevity and a plastic cover to protect the body from mud, stones and dirt.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty
GAZ Dampers for the Renault Clio Williams can be ordered as part number GAZ4469 A/S for the front at £162.58 each plus VAT and for the rear, as part number GT6-2205 at £57.78 plus VAT each
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Mitsubishi Evolution engines are prime candidates for tuning and, if you’re looking for more precise timing adjustment for your tuned Evo, Fidanza can offer adjustable cam gears for the engines used in the Evolution VIII and IX.
Fidanza cam gears are designed to tighter tolerances than factory OE gears and are precision CNC machined from high grade 6061 T6 aluminium for exact fitment and highest quality.
The Cam Gears feature:
– Laser etched timing marks for precise tuning with 12 degrees of both advance and retard.
– CNC machining from high grade aluminium for exact fitment to higher tolerances than factory.
– Lightweight design and anodised finish for years of performance and increased durability.
– Outer gear teeth beveled for increased belt life and hard anodised coated for better durability.
– Adjustability. Fidanza design uses stainless steel socket head studs secured with locking nuts and washers from the front side of the gear for easier, quicker adjustability.
– Reliability. Stainless steel studs are threaded through the back of the outer gear, into which the inner is placed, and fastened with stainless steel nuts and lock washers. This design delivers optimal function and strength by allowing more torque to be used to secure the inner and outer gear sections without risk of stretching the aluminium threads.
Fidanza Cam Gears are available in 3 finishes: Machined Silver and Red or Blue Anodised Centres.
Retail price $160.42 per pair plus tax and shipping.
Order directly from Fidanza.com or contact them for details of a dealer in your area.
For more information on Fidanza’s adjustable cam gears, aluminium flywheels, premium clutches and other great products, visit www.fidanza.com
Something that many classic car owners will be familiar with is a hot starting problem associated with fuel vapour lock on cars equipped with carburettors.
DEI’s new Vapor (note US spelling when ‘Googling’) Block™ Fuel Line Sleeve provides an easy, sensible and low cost solution that prevents rough idling and difficult starting caused by vapour lock.
The sleeve has been designed to greatly reduce heat in the fuel line thus keeping the fuel cooler and below evaporation point. The DEI Vapor Block Sleeve installs easily thanks to a split design and adhesive flap. There is no need to disconnect the fuel line to install. Simply wrap Vapor Block around line, remove the adhesive release liner and press the adhesive back flap into place.
DEI Vapor Block Sleeve is made from glass fibre and polyester laminated onto an aluminium outer layer. It offers excellent long lasting thermal protection and avoids expensive repairs or modifications. It is currently available in a 5/8” pipe size with a 16mm inside diameter. DEI Vapor Block Sleeve can be purchased online or wherever DEI line and hose protection products are sold.
For more information about DEI’s Vapor Block Fuel Line Sleeve, part # 010669, or for more information about other DEI heat and sound control products, visit: www.DesignEngineering.com, call +1 800-264-9472 (Eastern Time) or e-mail Sales@DesignEngineering.com.
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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’s is pleased to announce that it can now supply super lightweight carbon fibre dashboards for the Ford Escort Mk2.
The dashboards come with a flocked top to minimise reflection in the windscreen and a blank instrument panel to allow the customer to fit any combination of gauges.
The dashboards are manufactured by GRP4 Fabrications. At present only right hand drive versions are available.
The dashboards are suitable for:
Ford Escort Mk2 1.1/1.3/1.6 OHV 1975-1980
Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico 1975-1978
Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 1975-1977
Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 1976-1980
Order as part number: MP1232. Retail price: £424.08 incl. VAT.
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com
Burton’s is pleased to announce that it can now supply Mahle Motorsport HD big end bearing sets for the Ford Duratec I5 2.5 five cylinder engine.
The new range of Mahle Motorsport bearings contains technology that has been transferred from Mahle’s F1 bearing technology and the bearings feature an HD cast substrate with a lead indium overlay.
All bearings in this range are identified by laser marking as opposed to stamping. For motorsport applications, where higher temperatures are experienced, the effectiveness of heat transfer into the housing should not be compromised. If stamping is heavy and extends round the bearing, it causes poor back contact and the efficiency of heat transfer is reduced. Whilst stamping is the cheapest method of identifying a bearing. laser marking is an alternative method that creates smaller, more consistent marking which does not distort the backing and as such does not disrupt the back contact and subsequent heat transfer.
Applications:
Ford Focus Mk 2 ST 2.5 2005-2010
Ford Focus Mk 2 2.5 XR5 Turbo 2005-2010
Ford Focus Mk 2 RS 2.5 2009-2010
Ford Focus Mk 2 RS500 2.5 2010
Retail price per set: £136.40 incl. VAT
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com