We review the latest products from the tuning & styling aftermarket.
More and more people are using the Mx35/Mx40 on track and there is no name better than Ohlins when it comes to suspension components. So M-Style are please to announce that they are now stocking Ohlins Coilovers for the M135i and Ms235i at £2,310.00 inc VAT.
For further details visit the M-Style website:
www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115
If the trailer that is equipped with own over-run brakes accidentally detaches from the ball head while being towed a breakaway cable automatically triggers the trailer brake.
In many countries a breakaway cable is mandatory. In the case of trailers with no brakes, the use of a safety cable or a chain may still be required. Some countries require the cable to be attached to an eyelet rather than loosely fitting it over the towbar.
Regardless of the regulations a breakaway cable fitted to an eyelet is always recommended when towing.
Rameder, Europe’s market leader in towbars and transport accessories, is now offering a breakaway cables for only € 6.99 and a compatible safety clamp is only € 11.99.
You can also find many other useful car products in the Rameder online shop at www.rameder.eu. It’s worth to have a look.
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FOLIATEC®.com’s aluminium LugNuzzCovers are a stylish and easy way to get the lug nuts look, which is so popular in the ‘Nippon’ tuning scene. You just have to put them on the 17 or 19mm bolts and they will “click” into place. The integrated high-performance neodymium magnets are among the strongest ever and ensure the covers will stay in place even at speeds of up to 250 kph – and in car washes, too! These covers even come with a German TUV certificate as proof of their quality.
The latest LugNuzzCovers colour is bright metallic red, shown here but other shades include anodised green, blue and gold, chrome or classic black. Each LugNuzzCovers pack contains a complete set of 20. So, you can “BE DIffERENT“ in almost no time at all – just as long as it takes you to push them into place
You will find even more inspiration and product information on www.foliatec.com and www.facebook.com/FOLIATEC. Check out www.instagram.com/official_foliatec and the YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/foliatec01.
Stripes have been used on racing cars for years to convey dynamics. Now FOLIATEC®.com have developed PIN Striping Rim Design to bring dynamics to the wheel rims of your car or motorcycle.
The GT Blue trim strips embellish and give a new life to any rim, no matter how dull.
The self-adhesive “stripes” are not only an absolutely perfect fit they are also UV-resistant, they come with the weather-and-wash-safe feature and are heat resistant at temperatures of up to 90 °C to keep them firmly in place even on the hottest day.
The GT Blue trim strips are easy to apply. There is no need to remove the rims, even on motorcycles as the stripes come in three consecutive strips per side. Just clean the rim thoroughly and press the stripes firmly into place.
“BE DIffERENT”. Style your rims with FOLIATEC®.com.
The VW Lupo GTi has often been overlooked in favour of its well known big brothers, the Polo GTi and the Golf GTi, but it is quite a nimble and economical car and now GAZ can offer some improvement in the handling department too.
GAZ fully adjustable dampers for the Lupo feature a zinc plated body for longevity and a plastic cover to protect the body from mud, stones and dirt.
GAZ adjustable dampers enable the damping rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions, driving style and load being carried 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.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty
GAZ GT Dampers for the Lupo GTi can be ordered as part number GAI4007 (Front) at £87.80 each plus VAT
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
With a near 50-50 weight balance, and an excellent suspension system, as standard you could be forgiven for thinking that there’s not much you could do to improve the handling of a Mazda RX-8, but a GAZ GHA suspension kit would prove you wrong. It provides the benefits of variable ride height adjustment and adjustable bump/rebound at the turn of a knob.
The GAZ GHA kit includes both springs and coilovers dampers. The GAZ damper settings can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs on the sides of the dampers.
Each damper unit is bright plated to resist corrosion.
The GAZ GHA kit for the Mazda RX-8 can be ordered as part number GHA395 and retails at £636.08 plus VAT.
All units are individually tested and provided with a test print out before leaving the factory and
come with the all important peace of mind of a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
There are some decidedly dodgy ‘performance’ struts and dampers currently on the market for various Ford models. Thus it’s important to go to a reputable suspension specialist for a true performance suspension that is successfully used by leading racing drivers and that you can trust not to break when the competition heats up.
The GAZ GHA kit for the Fiesta Mk3 includes springs, front coilovers and rear dampers. The GAZ damper settings can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs at the rear and top adjusters for the front struts.
Each unit is bright plated to resist corrosion.
Kit number GHA340 retails at just £586.61 plus VAT and is suitable for Fiesta XR2i, RS1800, RS Turbo. For Fiesta Mk3 Si Zetec order as part number GHA341, also at £586.61 plus VAT
All units are individually tested and provided with a test print out before leaving the factory and
come with the all important peace of mind of a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Estate cars usually have different rear suspension to their saloon counterparts due to the rear floor arrangement; however, not many suspension companies consider the estate versions wqhen producing aftermarket dampers. GAZ is different and offers fully adjustable dampers for the Estate version of the Vauxhall/Opel Astra Mk1 and 2.
These GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body for longevity and a plastic cover to protect the body
from mud, stones and dirt.
GAZ adjustable dampers enable the damping rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions, driving style and load being carried 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.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty
GAZ GT Dampers for the Astra Estate Mk1 (1979-84) and Mk2 (1984-1991) can be ordered as part number GAI 4007 for the front at £87.80 each plus VAT and as GT6-2293 for the back at £57.78 each plus VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Fidanza Performance is one of the world’s top manufacturers of Honda lightweight flywheels and now the company has just released a complete clutch and flywheel Qwik Rev Kit for the Honda Civic 2006-2011 and Civic SI 2002 – 2011.
The Qwik Rev Kits offer a wide range of options from performance-street right up to racing applications capable of holding 850 ft/lbs of torque. There are two disc options: a street level organic disc (V1) and a ceramic ‘puck’ disc option (V2).
Fidanza’s V-1 sprung hub disc is a premium organic disc with high levels of copper content for increased heat transfer and reduced marcel for quicker shifting. The V-2 clutch disc is also sprung in the centre to help diminish torsional vibrations and resist failure under harsh track conditions. The V-2 disc is recommended for higher torque street cars and race applications. All Qwik Rev Kits come balanced as one unit to help reduce vibration.
Rounding off the kit is a genuine CNC-machined Fidanza aluminium flywheel. Lightweight aluminium flywheels deliver faster throttle response, quicker acceleration and weight reduction.
Honda Civic 2006-2011 and Civic SI 2002 – 2011
Order V1 as part number 79147-1 Price US$910.13
Order V2 as part number 79147-2 Price US$1001.48
Prices are plus shipping and import tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s great products, including short shifters, aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears and premium clutches or to find a dealer in your area visit www.fidanza.com
A New Advancement in Thermal-Acoustic Insulation
Boom Mat®, the interior heat and sound control division of DEI, now introduces a new lightweight thermal-acoustic insulation product, D-Mat, that is proven to reduce heat up to 65% whilst significantly decreasing bothersome road noise.
Designed for both heat reduction and sound absorption it makes the cabin interior much quieter and cooler for a more enjoyable ride. Potential uses include doors, package trays, firewalls, speaker decks and headliners where it easily compresses to fit.
D-Mat is recommended for all high performance applications including: show vehicles, project cars and trucks, muscle cars, street rods and vintage vehicles. Almost any application or location can benefit except for the floor where Boom Mat’s UC Light is preferable.
D-Mat is extremely lightweight, only 12mm thick and is pliable and so can be used to insulate even difficult areas. Made from a polymer blend, with a scrim backing, D-Mat has a FMV SS302 flammability rating, is mildew and bacteria resistant, and can be used in applications that reach up to 325°F.
D-Mat, is available either by the linear foot and 60” wide (part #050412 – $12.21 per foot), a 60” x 40” size (part # 050410 – $35.12), or 60” x 70” size (part #050411 – $60.82). All prices are plus import tax and shipping.
For more information about this and many more innovative thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, visit: www.BoomMat.com. To keep up with the very latest DEI product introductions and company news connect with DEI on Facebook or Twitter or subscribe to DEI’s You Tube channel.
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