Month: December 2022

The automotive world is going green and the changes are already spreading to the race circuit. Thus it was only a matter of time before GAZ Shocks would produce performance suspension dampers for a clean and green hybrid… the time is here!. GAZ is pleased to be able to introduce fully adjustable dampers for the Honda Insight.

This is good news to anyone with a Honda Insight as replacement OE dampers are not currently available.

These GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The adjustable 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 but they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively they can even be set up for serious racing use if you so 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.

GAZ dampers for the Honda Insight retail at £78.81 each + carriage & VAT. Order as GT9 5260.
GAZ can also supply heavy duty springs to complement the dampers.

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

It’s now over 55 years since the last Mk1 Cortina rolled off the production line. However for those that are still running around GAZ has fully adjustable GT rear dampers to improve the rear suspension and bring it into the 21st Century.

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

GAZ can set up these dampers for general road use or for serious classic racing if that’s your preference.

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.

GAZ rear dampers for the Cortina Mk1 can be ordered as GT7-2056 and retail at £76.49 each + carriage & VAT

GAZ can also rebuild the front struts of the Mk1 Cortina to whatever specification is required by the owner: direct standard replacement, fast road or various race options.

Contact GAZ for price.

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

Fidanza can provide lightweight alloy flywheels for the 1275cc Austin Healey Sprite from 1966 through until 1970 and the MG Midget from 1967 to 1974.

A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is replaced 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)

It can be ordered as part number 126751 and retails at USD $403.47 plus shipping 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 126751 at $403.47 plus shipping and import tax. (Available in the UK from Demon Tweeks.)

For further details contact sales@fidanza.com

Owning a C5 or C6 Corvette might be the
ultimate dream for many sportscar enthusiasts, but for the handful that achieve the dream they may also experience a hidden nightmare. A well-known and longtime problem with many Corvettes is the amount of heat transferred through the console (directly above where the exhausts run) into the interior which can make the cabin area quite uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the solution is simple. DEI has just released a selection of tailor made tunnel shield kits for C5 and C6 Corvettes that will reduce console and interior temperatures as well as serving as a barrier to unwanted road noise. The Tunnel Thermal Shields are made from 10mm thick embossed aluminum that has been bonded to a hightemp, finely woven, needle-punched glass fibre composite material. The shields can withstand direct temperatures up to 955°C and feature an aggressive self-adhesive backing that holds tight even at temperatures exceeding 232°C.

The shields are available as a single Trans Tunnel Plate Heat Shield, a 4-piece Trans Tunnel Side Shield kit, or a complete 5-piece set (C5 # 50530 & C6 # 50532).

All parts have been CNC-cut for a perfect fit and ease of installation and the can be fitted without
removing the Transmission Tunnel Reinforcement Plate.

Prices start at £79.46 and range up to £187.09 plus shipping and import tax.

Kits for the C7 Corvette models will be available soon.

On most cars the camber at the rear is fixed. However Burton Power now has a simple solution for Ford Fiesta Mk7 models (including the ST180) to increase the rear camber by an extra 1.5° per side.

The simple modification will provide optimal wheel contact with the ground as well as improving the handling, steering response and suspension precision.

The Rear Negative Camber Plates are simply fitted between the wheel hub and rear beam. The camber is altered with minimal change to the wheel track.

Suitable for Ford Fiesta Mk7 2008-2017 and Fiesta Mk7 ST180 1.6 EcoBoost 2013-2017.

Order as part number PC0977 at £101.95 (inc VAT) per pair.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Words: Ryan Spencer. Photos: Ben Saward-Read

Late November …. It’s cold, it’s grey, it’s dark at 4 o’clock, the world’s in a mess… not really much to be cheerful about… save for one thing. It’s time for the annual pilgrimage to Essen for the Essen Motor Show. All of a sudden the glass is half full, not half empty. It’s still cold and grey, but Christmas is coming and at last there’s something to lift the spirits. It’s time to meet up with Europe’s best tuning-meisters at the Essen Motor Show… and here’s a selection of what we saw this year:

The new BMW M2 – and the colour changes! How do they do that?

Our friends at Prior were back with some tasty treats…

and the older Beemers were not forgotten either…

Read on….

On most modern power conversions the original distributor is redundant and can be removed. However on the Pinto and Cosworth YB engines the distributor cannot be completely removed unless a dry sump oil system is installed, because the original type of oil pump uses the drive provided by the distributor.

This new compact Distributor Delete Unit from Burton Power provides a neat and easily installed solution to drive the oil pump.

Order the Distributor Delete Unit as part number FT297 at £120.00 (inc VAT).

Suitable for Ford SOHC Pinto applications in:
• Capri Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 • Cortina Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 • Escort Mk1 RS2000 2.0 / Escort Mk2 RS2000 2.0 & Mexico • Granada Mk1 / Mk2 / Granada/Scorpio Mk3 • Sierra • Transit Mk2/Mk3
• TVR Tamsin 200

Suitable for Ford Cosworth YB 16v Turbo applications in:
Sierra RS Cosworth 3 door • Sierra Cosworth RS500 • Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd • Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4wd • Escort RS Cosworth 4wd T34 • Escort RS Cosworth 4wd T25

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Webcon is delighted to announce that its own production manifolds for 2 x Weber IDF on the Ford Pinto engine are now available.

100% cast and machined in the UK, MM2351 can be fitted with twin 40, 44 or 48IDF and is essential for anyone wishing to recreate a Group 1 Escort, or for general Pinto tuning where space is too restricted to allow fitment of twin Weber DCOE

MM2351 is available at £325.24 plus VAT

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

M-Style can now give the BMW F20 1-Series LCI (‘Life Cycle Impulse’ – BMW’s term for facelift model) the look of the M2 Competition F87 with this dramatic new front bumper kit.

The bumper itself is made from PU-RIM (the same material that most OE bumpers are made from) which is flexible, tough and durable.

The bumper features the angular styling and three lower grilles seen on the M2 Competition and looks particularly good when teamed with the gloss black M2C grille that is also included in the package. The kit also includes plug-in modules for the foglight delete.

M-Style ‘M2 Competition-look’ Front Grille Kit for BMW F20 1-Series LCI: £525 inc. VAT.

M-Style is also able to provide painting and fitting services at competitive prices.

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