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Mini Spares Suspension Knuckle Joint with Uprated Poly Boot Gaitor

In 1984 12″ wheels became standard on the Mini and this necessitated changes to several small details. One change was to include a thick washer under the knuckle joint (21A1845). This raised the suspension a little in order to gain wheel clearance and suspension travel. Another change to gain wheel clearance was the insertion of packing behind the teardrop mounts. In 1990 Rover introduced a front knuckle joint that had this spacer already built in. This made assembly faster and also prevented mechanics losing the spacer when repairing the front suspension and completely messing up Mini ride heights when they failed to notice that one side was lower than the other!

If the car’s suspension has suddenly dropped, or there is a loud squeeking noise during suspension movement, then the knuckles are one of the first things to be checked. If left unchecked, the knuckle can wear through the nylon cup into the suspension arm thereby ruining the casting that supports the knuckle joint. Unfortunately, there are many copies of this vital part on the spares market and many have been reverse engineered using inferior techniques and materials. They tend not to last very long!

Mini Spares now offers British made round metal knuckle joints that are produced to the original drawings and manufactured from the correct EN24T material. The pin and cup shape are also faithful to the genuine original joint, but additional protection is provided by an upgraded poly boot gaitor.

The Mini Spares Front Knuckle Joint is suitable for later cars (1990 onwards) that had a built-in spacer for extra ride height clearance at the front and can be ordered as part number GSV1264EVO at £8.10 including VAT – much cheaper than changing the suspension arms!
Also available: Mini Spares Knuckle Joint for rear: GSV1118EVO. £5.40 inc. VAT.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

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Mini Spares Window Frame Kit for classic Mini Traveller, Countryman and Estate Models.

All too often classic car part companies only offer parts for the most common models and ignore the rarer variants. Not so with Mini Spares. The company’s latest offering is a complete set of R/H and L/H metal window frames for the classic Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Countryman and Mini estate models.

The kit contains the frame strips, corner section inserts, plus eight fitting studs per side.
The main strips mitre together at the corners and then the corner inserts reinforce the joints.

The kit can be ordered as part number 14A9624 and retails at £316.80 inc. VAT

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

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Mini Spares Engine Block Upgrade Gasket Set for all classic Mini engines

If you are rebuilding or modifying a Mini (or other A Series) engine be aware that some, so called, ‘genuine Rover gasket sets’ can be poor in quality or have incorrect parts.

The problem was so significant that Mini Spares decided to put together its own correct gasket set. The original Payen gaskets served as a template, but modern KLINGER super gasket material (as used on some parts of the MPI twin point injection engines) was used.

This dual-fit multi-piece selection of KLINGER upgraded engine block gaskets will fit any early or A-Plus engine. It is suitable for road or race and will boost the longevity of your classic Mini.

The kit includes two rubber tappet chest cover seals (as fitted to some Minis from 1966).

MPI owners will find they have lots of extra gaskets over, but this set is more than £5.00 cheaper than the original Rover MPI set. The Mini Spares kit can be ordered as part number GUG701614CS and retails at just £40.32 inc VAT.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

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M-Style Scorpion High Flow Downpipe for BMW F20/21 M140i

As proud distributors of Scorpion exhausts, M-Style is pleased to offer Scorpion High-flow downpipes for the F20/21 M140i. Most new cars now come with a Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) which restricts both the flow of exhaust gasses and the sound the vehicle produces. Luckily, the wizards over at Scorpion have come up with a solution to alleviate this issue.
Scorpion has developed a high quality 4’’ (100mm) pipe made from T304 stainless steel. This downpipe frees up back pressure and limits restrictions in the exhaust. The downpipe is a direct replacement for the original and one of the most cost effective ways to improve the soundtrack of the car as well as the performance.
Prices start at £447 including VAT with an additional £120 charge for fitting this part.

For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

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M-Style – Eibach Springs and Spacers for BMW F80/F82

Give your BMW F80/F82 a lower stance with M-Style’s current offer on Eibach lowering springs and spacer kits.

The wheel spacers provide a12mm offset at the front and 15mm at the rear. The springs will lower the ride by 20mm at the front and 10mm at the rear.

The complete kit retails at £389.00 inc VAT and fitting at M-Style’s BMW specialist workshop in Romford, Essex.

M-Style is also able to offer Eibach springs for other BMW and Mini models.

For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

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GAZ Gold Suspension Kit for Volvo 240

Despite its non-sporting image, the Volvo 240 was a successful competitor in touring car racing in the 1980s. Considering the size of the car, handling was also quite good thanks to the MacPherson strut-type front suspension. Of course, having front struts makes this a prime candidate for conversion to GAZ Gold fully adjustable struts, that will upgrade it to adjustable ride height as well as providing variable bump/rebound settings.

The GAZ Gold kit upgrades the original donor struts to adjustable coilovers 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. Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies.

Each coilover 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. The GAZ Gold range is designed primarily for out-and-out racing; however, springs (included in kit) are supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use – road, road and track or out-and-out race/track day.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory. The damper bodies are now finished in the new GAZ black plated coating to shrug off dirt, dust and minor gravel debris.

Volvo 240 includes front and rear dampers and springs and is priced from £1,013.58 + VAT.

GAZ Volvo applications are available from:-
Classic Swede,17 London Road, Bodedern, Anglesey, North Wales. LL65 3TS
www.classicswede.co.uk Tel:07824887160

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GAZ Adjustable Dampers for classic Land Rovers

Classic Land Rovers were built to take the rough with the smooth, but their ride may have deteriorated over the years. Luckily, GAZ has adjustable shock absorbers to make classic Landies ride like new…… or even better.

GAZ GT dampers will not only restore the ride and road holding of your classic Land Rover but also offer an upgrade to adjustable damping rates.

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set the dampers up for the vehicle’s intended use, whatever that might be

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future, even when regularly operating in the muddy environment for which Land Rovers were originally intended.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ GT dampers for classic Land Rovers:
107”/109” Wheelbase Series I 1953-58. Front: GT7-2119 – £67.28. Rear: GT7-2121 – £67.28
109”/119” Wheelbase Series II, IIA, IIB, III 1958-85. Front: GT7-2119 – £67.28. Rear: GS7-2120 – £79.44
86”/88” Wheelbase Series I, II, IIA, IIB, III 1954-85. Front: GT7-2119 – £67.28. Rear: GT7-2121 – £67.28

For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

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GAZ GHA Coilover Suspension for VW Golf Mk4 4motion

The VW Golf Mk4 4motion obviously has good traction arising from four wheel drive and a Haldex Traction clutch system. However, the GAZ GHA coilover suspension kit can now improve the handling and ride to match the traction.

The GAZ GHA kit provides variable ride height and bump/rebound adjustability. The kit consists of front adjustable coilover struts and rear telescopic dampers with separate springs and height adjusters on the 4WD and 2WD models. The GAZ damper settings can be adjusted whilst on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs.

Each unit is bright plated to resist corrosion. All units are individually tested and provided with a test printout before leaving the factory and
come with the peace of mind of a two year manufacturer’s warranty.

Kit numbers GHA320 – 2WD and GHA 335 – 4WD both retail at £626.87 + VAT.

Also available: GAZ Gold kits for the VW Golf Mk4 that additionally include gas cells to prevent cavitation and GAZ black plated coating:
Kit numbers GGA420 – 2WD and GGA435 – 4WD both retail at £1013.58 + VAT

For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com

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Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel for Jaguar 4.2 engines from 1949 to 1987

Fidanza, Americaʼs leading performance flywheel specialist, has a direct replacement lightweight aluminium flywheel to improve the performance of classic Jaguar 4.2 litre engines from 1949 to 1987.

The Fidanza aluminium flywheel replaces the heavy standard flywheel and improves the power-to-weight ratio thus making the engine more responsive and improving performance and acceleration.

The Fidanza aluminium flywheel is made from high-quality machined 6061 T6 aluminium with a 1050 steel friction surface, CNC machined fastener holes and chamfers with military grade fasteners. The friction surface of the flywheel (shown with its green protective coating in the image) is a replaceable steel plate, so when the surface eventually becomes worn it can be replaced without requiring a new flywheel.

Every Fidanza flywheel application is a unique design, that has taken into account the overall balance, critical clearances, tensile strength, heat dissipation and optimum weight saving that strikes a careful balance between reducing the original weight and maintaining a smooth idle for day-to-day street driving.

Fidanza Flywheel 119421 usually retails at $526.73 or just $447.72 if purchased directly from www.fidanza.com.
(Prices correct at time of going to press. Prices are plus shipping and tax).

Suitable fitments – 4.2 engine models of: Jaguar XJ6, 1949-1954 Jaguar XK120, 1964-1966 Jaguar Mark X, 1955-1957 Jaguar XK140, 1958-1961 Jaguar XK150, Jaguar E-Type, and Daimler Sovereign L6.

For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products, call +1 440 259 5656 or visit www.fidanza.com

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DEI’s EXO Series™ Exhaust and Pipe Wrap

DEI’s EXO Series™ Exhaust and Pipe Wrap provides superior heat protection and insulation for pipes and exhausts repeatedly exposed to abrasive or high impact environmental conditions.

Whether it’s hill climbing, rally or autocross racing, off-roading or dirt track racing, the EXO Series thermal wrap is the most durable and rugged wrap on the market.

Uniquely constructed with a dual layer design of high temp glass fibre encased in a 304 grade stainless steel exoskeleton, this wrap provides rugged good looks, durability and superior heat protection. The exoskeleton construction creates an air gap between the wrap and the pipe for additional cooling and allows the wrap to overlap and lock together for a tight, secure fit.

EXO Series is available in both black and tan in either 1.5” x 10’, 20’ and 30’ lengths.
Prices start at £33.56 plus shipping and tax.

Order direct from DEI in America, or you can search on-line for a dealer in your area at………
http://designengineering.com/storelocator/international-dealers

In the UK DEI products may be ordered from Demon Tweaks and Nimbus Motorsport.

For more information about the EXO Series Exhaust and Pipe Wrap or other thermal control performance products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.