Following the recent introduction of the GAZ Gold-Pro suspension kit for the Mazda MX-5 Mk1, GAZ has now introduced a similar kit for the MX-5 Mk2.
Gaz Gold Pro Kits are a premium range of suspension units designed for fast road, track day and tarmac motorsport use.
They are manufactured from high tensile alloy with induction hardened piston rods and have a multi point adjustable control knob to adjust bump and rebound.
These units are filled with high viscosity index fluid to alleviate cavitation and have an internal gas cell to help prevent fade. In addition to this the Gaz Gold Pro range is offered with self lubricating spherical bearings and progressive bump stops.
GAZ Gold-Pro Kits for the Mazda MX-5 Mk2 can be ordered as part number GGA449 at £654.05 + carriage & VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com
Leading suspension specialists GAZ has just supplied adjustable GT rear dampers for the classic W201 Mercedes 190. This application has since been added to the GAZ application list to allow for future orders.
GAZ can usually make dampers for classic models, where the originals have become difficult to obtain, providing there are no other limiting factors with the suspension system.
GAZ GT Dampers will provide variable bump and rebound rates which can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The damping rates can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track, slalom and sprint use or, alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.
GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and 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.
The GAZ GT dampers for the Mercedes W201 190SL can be ordered as GP7-4943 for the front and GP7-4944 for the rear. The dampers retail at £67.28 each plus VAT. Rear dampers are available for the 190E model as part number GT7-5119, also at £67.28 each plus VAT. Please enquire for other models.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Ford Escort Mk1 went into production in 1968 and by 1974 over two million had been produced. Today the car has achieved cult status and its value has soared; surviving examples deserve looking after and one upgrade would be to install GAZ bump/rebound adjustable rear dampers.
GAZ dampers can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style and can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use but they will also be suitable for occasional track, slalom and sprint use or alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.
GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well on your historic car for long into the future. All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
The Escort Mk1 had Macpherson struts at the front and GAZ can rebuild those from the early models (1968 to 1974) and offer adjustable inserts for later Mk1 models (1974-1975).
GAZ GT rear dampers for the Escort Mk1 can be ordered as part number GT5-2061(early) or GT5-2062 (late). Both retail at £60.67 each plus VAT.
Late model adjustable front strut inserts can be ordered as GAI 2103 at £92.19 each plus VAT. For the RS models the part number is GAI4103RS.
The price of rebuilding early model struts depends on the condition of the original and customers are invited to submit the originals for an estimate.
For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com
GAZ has quite a large inventory of uprated suspension for various BMW models, but one that has been missing from that list is the classic E9… until now.
The latest GAZ Gold kit will fit all models of E9 including the CSi ‘Batmobile’ and is suitable for road use, track day and racing.
The kit includes adjustable coilovers for the front and adjustable dampers and height adjustable spring platforms for the rear on which the ride height can be adjusted through 60mm. The coilovers have a coarse acme form thread for ease of height adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service. (Donor front hubs are required for the conversion).
Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies. The GAZ Gold range is designed primarily for out-and-out racing so each comes with a reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to reduce fade and a gas cell to prevent cavitation under harsh racing and trackday conditions. Springs can be supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use with softer spring rates available for road use..
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory.
The GAZ Gold coilover kit for the BMW E9 can be ordered as part number GGA119 at £1013.58 plus VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Great news for Toyota Supra enthusiasts! Fidanza now offers a range of performance equipment for most models of Toyota Supra.
Lightweight Alloy Flywheels Fidanza’s aluminium flywheels are made from the highest quality 6061 T6 aluminum for superb tensile strength, incredible heat dissipation and (of course) a reduction in weight that delivers: faster acceleration, quicker throttle response, better vehicle braking and increased clutch efficiency, as well as long lasting durability. Fidanza makes the whole friction surface (shown in its green protective delivery coating in the image) replaceable so your flywheel will never require resurfacing or total replacement. When the friction surface wears, that alone needs to be replaced, thus saving both time and money. The pattern for the fasteners is a computer design that keeps the friction surface from warping under extreme use. Fidanza doesn’t just use more fasteners because they can, Fidanza uses them because they are needed. Fidanza can supply flywheels for the following Supras: 130991 – 93-97 3.0 litre Non Turbo – 2JZ-GE flywheel. 130661 – 93-98 3.0 litre Turbo – 2JZ-GTE flywheel. 130251 – 90-93 2.5 litre – 1JZ-GTE flywheel. 130591 – 1/86-5/93 3.0 litre Turbo – 7M-GTE flywheel. All retail at £299 + VAT / €323 + VAT 1982-5 to ‘93 2.8/3.0 litre Non Turbo also available to order.
Short Throw Shifter There is a new Short Throw Shifter in the range for the Toyota Supra. RRP: US$93.32. Call Fensport for current UK/Euro price.
Adjustable Vernier Cam Gears Finally, there are new adjustable vernier cam gears for the 7M-GTE (thread-in) and 2JZ-GE & 2JZ-GTE engines which allow the timing to be adjusted by 12 degrees of both advance and retard. 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 high durability. Stainless steel studs are threaded through the back of the outer gear, the inner is placed into this 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 risking stretching the aluminium threads. 930664 – 2JZ-GE & 2JZ-GTE cam pulley’s (silver) – £189 + VAT / €205 + VAT
In Europe Fidanza products for Toyotas are available from www.fensport.co.uk
DEI Gearbox Cover Heat Shield Kit for Triumph TR5 and TR6
Most Triumph sports car owners confine their car’s use to warm summer days. Unfortunately that’s when heat transfer from the gearbox and exhaust to the interior is most noticeable and uncomfortable, particularly if there are missing or worn out floor grommets, or a damaged or worn out gearbox cover.
DEI, the aftermarket leader for heat and sound control products, now offers a Gearbox Cover Heat Shield Kit for the Triumph TR5, TR6 and the US market TR250 (a TR5 with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors instead of the Lucas fuel injection system to conform with tighter emission regulations). The kit greatly reduces the transfer of heat for a more comfortable ride and requires no special tools for installation.
DEI’s innovative Gearbox Heat Shield Kit greatly reduces heat transfer from the gearbox and up through the gear-lever boot cover. It is manufactured from a high-heat resistant material which is rated to handle direct heat up to 955°C (1750°F). It is only 4.76mm (3/16”) thick and is sold in a convenient kit with everything needed for installation.
This low profile, CNC cut, adhesive backed shield consists of seven individual custom-cut pieces and can be ordered as part # 010882. The kit comes complete with two packets of adhesion promoter, one roll of 38mm x 4.57 metre (1-1/2” x 15’) heat reflective sealing tape to cover seams, installation instructions and protective gloves.
Retail price is US$163.74 plus tax and delivery.
In the UK & Europe DEI’s products can be ordered from Demon-Tweeks.com.
Please contact Demon Tweeks for current UK price.
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This new light weight brake pedal box from Burton
has been designed and manufactured by OBP to offer the driver the highest level of efficiency in this critical area.
The angled cradle provides easy fitment to the floor pan.
The ergonomic fabricated pedals, together with low friction and high quality oil impregnated spherical bearings set new standards in pedal box design.
This dual brake master cylinder bias controlled pedal box features:
• Aircraft grade t6061 aluminium pedals
• Mild steel cradle construction
• 5.05:1 to 5.45:1 pedal ratio
• Multiple pedal pad adjustment
• Adjustable pedal ratios
• Adjustable accelerator return
• Drive-by-wire compatible
This is the only floor mounted 5.05:1 to 5.45:1 pedal ratio pedal box on the market that is designed specifically for this type of application.
Master cylinders are not included, allowing the customer to choose the most appropriate for the intended purpose.
The Pedal Box can be ordered as part number OBP0331 at £390.00 inc. VAT
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power
website – www.burtonpower.com.
For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
Burton lockable aluminium billet hydraulic handbrake lever
Drifting and Rally driving requires extensive use of the handbrake, which can result in weaknesses in standard cable type handbrakes. A hydraulic handbrake system prevents these weaknesses. The hydraulic system connects into the brake line that runs to the rear calipers and requires a lot less force to completely lock both rear wheels when needed. A hydraulic handbrake is used by drivers to lock up or break loose the rear wheels when they want to drift the car sideways or spin on the spot. Rally drivers regularly need to spin 180 degrees ‘on the spot’ when they over shoot an intersection, or have to turn very hard left or right and there’s not enough wheel lock to achieve this. The hydraulic handbrake is not used to stop the car.
This 300mm long lockable handbrake lever and box from Burton is a high quality UK product manufactured by OBP – and it’s available at an affordable price. A master cylinder is not included, allowing the customer to choose the most appropriate from Burton’s range, for the intended purpose.
The kit features:
• Super light-weight aluminium billet lever
• Aircraft grade aluminium
• Extreme strength
• Pivot on oil impregnated bearings
• High quality ball joint connection
A hydraulic hand brake can be added into the rear brake line system without changing the original mechanical handbrake setup. OBP Motorsport design and manufacture all these units in its own UK based factory. The hydraulic handbrakes are constructed out of lightened steel with a black powder coat finish along with a billet aluminium handle and grip; this construction provides an extremely strong product that will last a lifetime.
Order as part number OBPHBVIC01L at £72.00 inc. VAT.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power
website – www.burtonpower.com.
For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
Burton is now stocking and recommending the latest two piece floating front disc brakes for the Ford Focus Mk3 RS 2.3 EcoBoost 2016-2018. The discs are manufactured by EBC and designed to shave crucial kilogrammes off a vehicle’s un-sprung weight, leading to: sharper turn in, improved tyre road holding, better fuel economy and an increase to BHP at the wheels. Best of all, when the cast iron friction ring becomes worn after a period of use, the outer ring alone can be replaced, allowing the centre hub and stainless bobbins to be re-used, thereby reducing long term running costs.
The discs are manufactured from the finest materials and are some of the highest quality two-piece discs on the market at any price. All outer friction rings are cast from a high-copper, high-carbon G3500 disc alloy. The bells are precision machined from aerospace grade aluminium then hard anodised for great looks and excellent durability.
The cast iron outer ring ‘floats’ on EBC’s patented SD-Drive technology bobbins, allowing the friction ring to expand and contract freely by up to 3mm when subjected to the extreme heat generated from hard braking.
All bobbins are machined from a single piece of stainless steel. This prevents unsightly corrosion and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely even after years of exposure to the elements. EBC Racing’s two-piece floating discs offer a low maintenance solution for both road and the track use. Each bobbin location also features an anti-rattle springclip; this results in the discs being totally silent in operation and there is no ‘off brake disc rattle’ that plagues many other full race two-piece disc systems.
The two piece discs are a simple direct replacement for the original single piece discs. No vehicle modifications are required and the discs are supplied fully assembled. The discs feature 48 directionally handed, curved vanes for effective heat dissipation, thus operating temperatures are reduced which helps delay the onset of brake fade. All discs are run-out tested before sale. Order as part number SG2FC2030 at £864.00 per pair inc. VAT.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power
website – www.burtonpower.com.
For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
Brown & Geeson has been distributing steering wheel and hub kits in the UK for over 25 years. Based on that wealth of experience the company is now launching its own range of hub kits. The new B&G range features over 800 new vehicle applications from classic to modern – far more than it could ever cover with the brands it distributed.
A properly fitting, purpose made hub kit is an essential component when fitting an aftermarket steering wheel. B-G Hub Kits are just that. They are produced in Italy from the finest cast aluminium materials and are dual drilled to be compatible with various steering wheels featuring either a 6 x 70mm PCD pattern (such as MOMO, Sparco, OMP, Simoni and Mountney M-Range) or 6 x 74mm PCD pattern (such as Nardi, Personal and Raid).
With any steering component absolute peace of mind is paramount, so all B-G Hub Kits are supplied with a 24 month warranty as standard.
Prices from: £71.99 inc. VAT
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com
