Mini Spares is pleased to announce the introduction of stainless steel tread plates for the Mk3 Mini.
This cosmetic addition will brighten up a Mini and protect the doorsill paintwork from marks and scuffs.
The plates are intended for MK3 cars, but may fit other models and possibly kit cars using Mini doors. The tread plates are easy to fit and are supplied as a pair with self adhesive strips. Order as part number 14A7271 at £27.00 inc VAT
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Mini Spares now has a mobile phone holder, incorporating a useful USB port, that replaces the ashtray in the padded rail on classic Mini dashboards.
This is no cheap plastic novelty. The plate is made from powder coated 3mm steel and the spring loaded clamp will securely hold phones between 59mm to 106mm wide.
The USB port has a 5v, 2Ah output which is perfect for charging the phone and the assembly is supplied with one metre of wire to hard-wire it into the car through the ashtray opening for a ‘professionally-installed’ appearance.
Order as part number MSA4000 at £35.68 inc. VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Mini Spares is pleased to announce it now has stocks of the latest Haynes Workshop Manual – Mini 1969-2001 (up to ‘X’ registration).
The book provides excellent information on almost any repair task that can be performed by a home mechanic and helps give the confidence to do it yourself.
It even includes roadside repairs and pre-MoT checks that you can do yourself. It’s a must for any Mini owner and makes the perfect present.
Order as BOOK-10 at £26.25 (VAT zero rate).
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Gaz now offers double adjustable gas race suspension kits for the Porsche 944 and 968. The coilover dampers are both height and damper rate adjustable. Ride height is altered by means of adjustable spring seats. The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and the damper units are black zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.
The front struts also have elongated holes to allow camber adjustment. Damper bounce and rebound rates are independently controlled. The bump setting is adjusted on the remote canister and the rebound setting is adjusted on the strut body. The GAZ coilovers come with gas cells in the remote reservoirs 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.
The GAZ double adjustable gas kit for Porsche 944 and 968 can be ordered as part number GGA038DA at £2,149.41 + carriage + VAT For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Leading suspension specialist, GAZ, can now offer a GAZ GHA kit to bring ride height and damper rate adjustability to the popular 2005-on Fiesta ST150.
GAZ damper units allow damping adjustment whilest on the vehicle by means of easily accessible adjuster knobs/top adjusters.
Shortened body and stroke lengths allow a -25 to -55mm ride height variation with a coarse acme form thread provided for easy adjustment.
Each unit is zinc plated to minimise corrosion and to ensure that the height adjusters will go on working for many years to come.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ GHA Coilover Kit for the 2005-on Fiesta ST150 can be ordered as GHA368 and retails at £710.87 plus. VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Of the 91,850 Triumph TR6s produced, 83,480 were exported, (almost all of them to the United States), so it should come as no surprise that quite a bit of the tuning equipment available today for the TR6 comes from the USA. A case in point is the lightweight flywheel for the TR6 from Fidanza Performance in Ohio.
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 – there is no need to replace the 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)
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel for the Triumph TR6 can be ordered as part number 172661 and retails at USD$438.91 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
DEI put to good use all of its experience when developing the best turbo shields on the market. It is no surprise, then, that it also capitalised on that same expertise when developing the new DEI Wastegate Heat Shields.
The Wastegate Heat Shield features advanced textiles. A Titanium LR outer layer is combined with multiple stainless steel and silica inner layers,to produce what is, without a doubt, the strongest, most heat resistant and precisely fitting shield available.
Wrapping the wastegate/blow-off valve helps to reduce engine bay temperature and minimise the chance of burns when working around the engine. There is the additional benefit of improved turbo efficiency and function whilst the light weight of the Wastegate Heat Shield ensures high performance applications are not compromised.
The DEI Wastegate Heat Shield is suitable for use with the TurboSmart 40mm – 45mm CompGate and HyperGate Wastegates. True riveted tie-downs and stainless wire are included for ease of installation.
Order as part number 10142 at £136.07 plus import tax and shipping.
For the best in turbo heat management and maximum efficiency DEI recommends pairing the DEI Wastegate Heat Shield with a DEI Turbo Heat Shield.
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The Ford Type-9 five speed gearbox (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) was Ford’s first RWD five speed box and was an original fitment in the: Ford Capri Mk3 1.6/2.0 02/1983-1986 Ford Granada Mk2 1983-1985 Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 1985-1988 Ford Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 1983-1988 Ford Transit Mk3 1985-1988 Today, it is commonly used for five speed conversions on older vehicles. However, it is not just suitable for classic Fords, but also for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as for kit cars.
Burton has just taken delivery of a batch of these gearboxes that have been reconditioned using the GBT9200 long first gear conversion kit to Ford original equipment standards. This partial gear kit is designed to lower the ratio of first gear from a short 3.65:1 to a much more useable 2.98:1. The kit includes a brand new mainshaft first gear and a repurposed layshaft cluster that has been modified and fitted with the new first gear.
The Burton Type-9 gearbox with long first gear can be ordered as part number GBT9160 at £2,040.00 inc. VAT as an outright sale with no exchange required.
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
With the summer coming to a close many classic car owners will be thinking about giving their cars a service before putting them away for the winter.
Burton Power has just taken on the Castrol Classic range of lubricants including Castrol Classic XL20w/50 and Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 engine oil.
Castrol Classic XL20w/50 is for pre-1980 classic cars and motorcycles. It is a premium multigrade engine oil with a good all-round performance having been formulated with high quality mineral oils plus carefully selected additives. It is ideally suited to older technology and classic car engines that require a heavier multigrade oil. Castrol Classic XL20w/50 is sold in the traditional green Castrol one gallon (4.5L) can and can be ordered as part number CAS1925 at £39.95 (inc VAT).
For younger classics there is Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 engine oil. This is a a high quality mineral engine oil for vehicles from 1978 to 1993 that require a lighter engine oil, but still require anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives, such as ZDDP, to provide the high levels of protection necessary for older technology vehicles. It is produced to original formulation as specified in motor manufacturers’ vehicle handbooks. It is period correct and can be used in vehicles either with or without a catalytic converter. It is also suitable for both naturally aspirated and turbo-charged vehicles. Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 can be ordered as part number CAS1928G in the original Seventies style five litre can at £45.00 (inc VAT).
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
