The blue, black and silver MINI badge was unique to the 1969-1976 pre-facelift classic Mini Clubman and is therefore quite rare.
However, Mini Spares can now offer these badges which are die-cast, polished and chromed with satin black insignia and finished with electric blue metal foil inserts. Three pin fixings are provided on the rear.
These superb quality badges will provide the finishing touch to concours cars.
Order as part number CZH651 at £143.56 inc VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Just because your classic Mini has a rod-change gearbox doesn’t mean it’s immune from gear lever vibration. In time, the ball at the end of the lever wears allowing unwanted movement. The ball is not replaceable on its own; replacing the lever is the only answer.
Thankfully, Mini Spare, can provide a complete new gear leve. The gear lever comes with fitted dome washer, spring, rubber and a brand new ball. It even has a smart chrome finish that will stay looking good for years in spite of constant gear changing.
Order as part number 22A1932CHROME at £115.20 inc VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
M-Style now has stocks of gloss black grilles for many of the BMW range of ‘G’ Series models.
The grilles are easy to fit and, as an introductory offer, M-Style is giving a discount on all ‘G’ Series black grilles … but only while current stocks last. So be quick!
Sample prices:
G05 X5 gloss black twin bars – usual retail £79.00. Discounted price £65.00 inc. VAT
G30 5 Series gloss black twin bars – usual retail £49.00. Discounted price £31.00 inc. VAT
G11 7 Series Gloss black single bars – usual retail £99.00. Discounted price £89.00 inc. VAT
Also included in this offer: F15 X5 gloss black twin bars – usual retail £75.00. Discounted price £49.00 inc. VAT
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
The TVR Tamora 2-seater sports car was introduced in 2002 to fill the gap left by the company’s Chimaera and Griffith models and was the entry-level model of the TVR range. With a 0–60 mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of over 170 mph (270 km/h) this is a pretty potent car. Now, GAZ has produced a monotube suspension to help handle all of that power to the optimum.
GAZ gas-charged Monotube Coilovers are far lighter than other types of coilover damper. They also make more use of lightweight billet aluminium parts thus reducing unsprung weight and making them ideal for serious trackday or competition use. They also react quicker and can be used in an inverted position.
GAZ Monotube Coilover kits come with silicone chrome springs and the required mounting hardwear. The spring platforms are adjustable to allow the ride height to be altered as required and the bump and rebound settings can be adjusted by means of a knurled collar at the top (or bottom if used inverted).
Like all GAZ coilovers the monotubes carry a two year warranty for non race use.
Bespoke valving and customer’s preferred spring rates are available.
GAZ Monotube Coilover Suspension Kits for the TVR Tamora retail at £1104.38 + carriage & VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Toyota Starlet is a popular choice as a clubman level competition car or a fast road car capable of occasional track days. With that in mind GAZ can offer coilover dampers that will fit the bill for both of these uses.
GAZ fully adjustable dampers enable the damping rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. They are adjustable by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
The ride height can also be adjusted to allow clearance for road use or to provide a lower centre of gravity on the track.
GAZ dampers are sold without springs and are available in a choice of diameters to allow different diameter spring coils to be selected. 12mm or 14mm diameter piston rods can also be specified. The units feature a gas cell in the outer reservoir to prevent cavitation and to resist fade.
All units are available with a choice of bearings and bonded or polyurethane bushes.
Dampers are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
The GAZ GP dampers for Toyota Starlet are available as part number GP6-5224 and have a starting retail price of £92.96 each plus VAT
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
In response to customer demand, leading suspension specialists GAZ has now produced a double adjustable coilover race damper specifically for Hillman Imps used in competition or for serious track day use where extra damper adjusting parameters are required.
The body of the dampers sport two multi point adjustable control knobs, a blue one for the bump and a red one for the rebound adjustment.
Although these are brand new dampers they include all the popular GAZ features. They are manufactured from high tensile alloy with induction hardened piston rods, are filled with high viscosity index fluid to help prevent fade and have an internal gas cell to alleviate cavitation.
GAZ dampers come with the option of self lubricating spherical bearings and progressive bump stops. GAZ Double Adjustable Coilover Shock Absorbers are available in a range of body diameters, strokes and lengths. Springs can be supplied with a rate appropriate to the intended use. Front dampers (TA 2251) have ride height adjustment by means of a threaded spring platform. Rear dampers (TA 2253) have a lower than stock ride height.
The complete kit of dampers and springs has a RRP of £965.00 + carriage & VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Here’s a way to extract some extra performance from the five bearing ‘B’ Series 1800cc engine as used in the 1968-1980 MGB without making any modifications to the engine internals.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel can easily be installed when you replace the clutch and will bring the following benefits:
• Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration • Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses) • Smoother, faster shifting • Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass) • Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation) • Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – no need to replace entire flywheel when worn) • Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the gas!) • Quality and reliability (made in the USA from top grade materials)
The Fidanza flywheel incorporates a 127 tooth ring gear and is suitable for the 4-Synchro gearbox.
It can be ordered as part number 126801 and retails at USD $405.38 plus ship-ping and tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit www.fidanza.com
Purchase directly from www.fidanza.com as part number 126801
Winter’s on its way. Time to check or change your antifreeze! Before you do, though, make sure your cooling system is in tip-top condition by flushing out all the rust debris and mineral deposits left behind from the radiator core and hose lines with DEI’s Radiator Relief™ Cooling System Flush.
Radiator Relief™ Cooling System Flush is a concentrated cleansing agent that effectively removes rust and mineral deposits left behind in the radiator core and hose lines. This advanced treatment also dissolves oily residue build-up left behind in old anti-freeze and coolant mixtures due to external contaminants. Radiator Relief™ Cooling System Flush helps maintain optimum efficiency and prevent cylinder head corrosion on both alloy and cast iron heads.
Now you’ve restored the efficiency of your cooling system, give it a boost with DEI’s Heater Hotter™.
Heater Hotter™ is formulated specifically to accelerate the transfer of heat from the engine to the cooling system in cold conditions and thereby reduce engine wear.
Heater Hotter’s™ unique formula allows your vehicle’s heater to warm up 50% faster in even sub-zero temperatures and is safe to mix with all types of anti-freeze. Simply add to the radiator. Winter driving will be more comfortable and safer when the heater reaches temperature faster and the windows demist quicker. Minimise engine wear is an added bonus.
Order DEI Radiator Relief™ Cooling System Flush as part number 040202 and DEI Heater Hotter™ as part number 040206 . Both have a recommended retail price of £10.94 inc. VAT per 473ml bottle. Available in the UK from www.demon-tweeks.com.
For more information about this and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.
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Burton Power is pleased to announce it can now offer its own fully reconditioned Type 9 (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) Five-Speed gearbox as an outright sale; no exchange is required.
The gearbox comes with standard gear ratios: 3.65/1.97/1.37/1:1/0.82 and is suitable for Ford Sierra and similar Ford four cylinder engines requiring a short input shaft.
It was an original fitment in the following: Ford Capri Mk3 1.6/2.0 02/1983-1986 Ford Granada Mk2 2.0 1983-1985 Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 2.0 1985-1988 Ford Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 1983-1988 Ford Transit Mk3 2.0 1985-1988
This was Ford’s first rear-wheel-drive five-speed box, based on the four-speed Type E. It features a cast iron main case with an alloy tail housing. This gearbox is the most commonly used for five-speed conversions on older vehicles, not just for classic Fords but also for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as kit cars.
Order as part number GBT9150 at £1,416.00 inc. VAT
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Burton Power has produced a reproduction of the Escort RS2000 Mk1/2 aluminium sump especially for use on all Escorts using an SOHC Pinto engine. As can be seen from the photograph additional clearance has been provided around the crossmember and steering rack.
In the process of reproducing this sump, Burton has also redesigned the baffle so that it provides far more protection from oil surge than the original version. The modified baffle has been configured to keep oil surrounding the pick-up at all times, especially under much more extreme conditions than those for which the original sump was created for. The Burton sump features a one-way gate that allows oil movement towards the pickup pipe but not away from it.
Kit includes: sump pan, baffle, sump mounting bolts, drain plug and washer. Order as part number FT655K at £289.90 inc. VAT.
An RS2000 pickup pipe (part number FT651) and a dipstick and tube (part number FT653) will be required – also available from Burton Power.
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
