Mini Spares now offers its own Brake Caliper Seal Repair Kit as a cheaper, but comparable, alternative to the genuine Lockheed kit. The kit is suitable for Minis from 1984 on that were equipped with 8.4″ discs.
This rebuild kit also fits the Midget/Sprite 1098/1275cc front disc brake calipers.
The kit includes all the large seals needed to rebuild both pistons in one caliper except for the small bridge seal between the two halves. (Available separately from Mini Spares as part 17H7679, if required).
The kit is easy to install with no special tools required. Order as part number GRK5008MS at £4.80 inc VAT.
Alternatively, Mini Spare can supply the genuine Lockheed kit as part number GRK5008.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
The Mk4 Golf and it’s other VAG siblings continues to enjoy immense popularity; this is no wonder as they are great handling cars, but there is room for some improvement which is where adjustable dampers from GAZ Suspension come into their own.
GAZ GT Dampers 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 general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use, or they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.
GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body 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 GT dampers for these late Nineties VAG models retail at £71.73 plus VAT each.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Sunbeam Alpine is a great looking and affordable classic British sports car that makes an attractive alternative to an MG or Triumph; however, like most cars that date from the Sixties some improvement can be made to the ride and handling.
GAZ now has some special adjustable dampers for the Alpine to uprate the suspension.
GAZ GT Dampers 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 general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use; they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.
GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and a durable 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 Sunbeam Alpine will also fit the Tiger and retail at £67.31 each plus VAT. They can be ordered as part number GT7-4530 (Front) and GT7-4531 (Rear).
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The MG ZR can make quite an exciting track day car and with that in mind GAZ is producing a Gold Coilover Suspension kit for the ZR.
The system may also be useful for those kit cars based on the ZR that are now becoming popular, although it would be wise to check with the particular kit’s manufacturer for suitability.
The Gaz Gold units are both height and damper rate adjustable. Ride height is adjustable through 80mm of adjustment.
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 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 or trackday conditions.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty. GAZ Gold Race Coilovers for MG ZR start at £146.09 each plus VAT for the rear dampers and the whole kit of four with race suspension springs is available at £1013.58 plus VAT.
GAZ can also produce this kit with ‘road use’ valving if required.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Now we know that racing a Citroen 2CV may not be everyone’s idea of motorsport, but there are quite a few Deux Chevaux racers out there and if you ever feel the need to get into this quirky sport at least you’ll know where to get race dampers…
GAZ offers race dampers for the 2CV in its GT Adjustable Damper range. The damper rate can be adjusted by means of an easily accessible adjuster knob on the side enabling the owner to ‘trim’ the suspension system to suit the track and driving style.
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 the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ dampers for the 2CV can also be specially made with valving to suit road use and reduce the roll associated with the standard 2CV.
GAZ can supply dampers for all 2CV models made from July 1975 to 1990. Order as GT9-2038 for the front and GT9-2039 for the rear. Retail price £98.68 plus VAT per damper.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Summer’s here and hopefully the current restrictions will still allow us to get a little top-down driving done before the autumn sets in. To add to the fun Fidanza, Americaʼs leading performance flywheel specialist, has a direct replacement lightweight aluminium flywheel to improve the performance of the classic Triumph Spitfire.
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 flywheels for the Triumph Spitfire can be ordered by the following part numbers: Spitfire 1300 1967 – 1972: 172131 RRP: $431.05 from Fidanza + shipping & Import tax Spitfire 1500 1973 – 1980: 172151 RRP: $426.51 from Fidanza + shipping & Import tax
Alternatively Fidanza flywheels can be ordered from Demon Tweeks although stock delivery times may be affected by the COVID-19 situation.
For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products, call +1 440 259 5656 or visit www.fidanza.com
Summer’s here and hopefully the current restrictions will still allow us to get a little top-down driving done before the autumn sets in. To add to the fun Fidanza, Americaʼs leading performance flywheel specialist, has a direct replacement lightweight aluminium flywheel to improve the performance of the popular VW Beetle Cabriolet (1985-1993).
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.
Using the Fidanza flywheel for the VW Beetle Cabiolet requires a VR6 clutch.
The Fidanza flywheel is available directly from Fidanza as part number 187491 at $501.34 plus shipping and import tax.
Alternatively Fidanza flywheels can be ordered from Demon Tweeks although stock delivery times may be affected by the COVID-19 situation.
For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products, call +1 440 259 5656 or visit www.fidanza.com
During the hot weather many classic car owners may have experienced hot starting problems 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.
DEI Vapor Block Sleeve is now available in three different sizes. Choose from: 3/8” x 36” [9.398mm x 91.44cms] (part 010671) £13.48 5/8” x 36” [15.875mm x 91.44cms] (part 010669) £17.64 1’ x 36” [25.4mm x 91.44cms] (part 010672) £10.14 (All prices are + VAT) Available in UK, Europe and Japan from Demon Tweeks [www.demon-tweeks.com]
In other areas DEI Vapor Block Sleeve can be purchased online directly from www.designengineering.com.
For more information about DEI Vapor Block Fuel Line Sleeve or other DEI Heat and Sound control products visit: www.designengineering.com or e-mail sales@designengineering.com.
Burton Power is pleased to announce it can once again offer a full range of alloy rocker covers for the Kent Crossflow and Pre-Crossflow engines.
The rocker covers are available with an oil filler for original wet-sump engines or with the filler blanked off for dry sump race engines. There is a choice of the classic BURTON logo or a flat blank panel suitable for your own engraving, sticker or plaque and wet-sump versions are available in either black or red.
All retail at £129.95 each inc. VAT.
The rocker covers will fit: Pre-Crossflow: Anglia 105E, 123E; Cortina Mk1 1.2/1.5 1962-1966, Mk2 1.2/1.3/1.5 1966-07/1967; Consul Classic 1.3/1.5 1961-196; Consul Capri 1.3/1.5 1961-1964; Consul Corsair 1.5 1964-1965; Prefect 107E 1.0 1959-1961; Marcos 1500 GT and Morgan 4/4 1.0/1.3/1.5 1960-1968. Crossflow OHV Kent: Capri Mk1 1.3/1.6 1969-1974; Capri Mk2/Mk3 1.3 1974-1987; Cortina Mk2 1.3/1.6 07/67-1970; Cortina Mk3 1.3/1.6 1970-1976; Cortina Mk4/Mk5 1.3 1976-1982; Escort Mk1 1.1/1.3/1.6 Mexico 1968-1974; Escort Mk2 1.1/1.3/1.6 1975-1980; Caterham 7; Morgan 4/4 1600 1.6 1968- and TVR 1600M 1.6 1972-1977.
The covers will also fit the Kent engined Fiesta, but the filler cap will be at the opposite end of the cover to the original.
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
Essex based master tuners, Atspeed, has made good use of their time in lockdown by producing a totally new website.
The new website [www.atspeedracing.co.uk] graphically features all the services that Atspeed provides including: rolling road power testing and engine mapping on their 1000hp rolling road, engine development, carburettor tuning and conversions, ECU installations and fuel injection conversions, ultrasonic carburettor and fuel injector cleaning, Smoke-Pro leak detection and general workshop repairs and servicing.
There is also an on-line shop for the purchase of engine components, carburettors, engine management systems and all the components associated with engine tuning.
You can see a whole gallery of cars that have passed through the Atspeed workshops ranging from historic cars to hot rods and classic race cars to off-road buggies. If it has an engine, Atspeed can tune it.
For the full story visit www.atspeedracing.co.uk. You can also make an appointment via the website and on the day watch your car on the rolling road from a separate, socially distanced, spectating area that has full view of the test cell and data screen and offers tea and coffee facilities and FREE wifi.
