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Extreme E returns – twice over: this week, the off-road racing series for purely-electric SUVs will be hosting two races in Sardinia (Italy): The third round of the season will be run on Wednesday and Thursday (July 6/7), followed by the fourth round on Saturday and Sunday (July 9/10). After a challenging start to the season, ABT CUPRA XE wants to use the double-header in Italy to bring home the first trophies of the year. Jutta Kleinschmidt and Nasser Al-Attiyah, who take turns in the cockpit of the CUPRA Tavascan XE, have prepared themselves during testing and are eager to attack.

The course is 6.019 kilometres long and is located on a military training area on the south coast of Sardinia. The venue also hosted an Extreme E race last year. Apart from a few sections, the course is identical to that of the previous year. Back then, with Mattias Ekström at Jutta Kleinschmidt’s side, ABT CUPRA XE scored its first trophy there in the series, which was only founded in 2021. This year, the races will be held in July instead of September: So the drivers can not only expect an extremely dry, hard and dusty surface, but also temperatures well beyond the 30-degree Celsius mark.

While the cars in Extreme E are technically identical, ABT CUPRA XE decided to go its own way when it comes to the look of the car: the CUPRA design department developed its own interpretation of the bodywork for the 540-hp rally car, which is called the CUPRA Tavascan XE and immediately caused a sensation. Before the appearance in Sardinia, the teams received an extensive technical update on the rear end of the car, which on the one hand is to increase the reliability of the car and on the other hand provides for more docile behaviour during the sometimes spectacular jumps. Jutta Kleinschmidt and Nasser Al-Attiyah tried out the modifications during three days of testing in Barcelona.

With its two races within a few days – a novelty in the still young Extreme E – the appearance in Sardinia is considered the highlight of the season. The interest from national and international media is great and numerous guests from the manufacturers and sponsors have also announced their attendance. ABT partner CUPRA alone has invited guests from five different markets. ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier will also be supporting the team on site, together with sports marketing boss Harry Unflath.

In Extreme E, ten teams – including those of former Formula 1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg – are competing for the championship. One woman and one man each take turns at the wheel. After the season opener in Saudi Arabia in February and the two races in Sardinia, there are two more destinations on the calendar: Chile in September and the finale on the coast of Uruguay in November.

To complement the range of Webcon and Marelli crank sensors, Webcon is delighted to
announce the addition of the Magneti Marelli Type SEN8D3.

The Type SEN8D3 is a three wire, shielded straight sensor with 20mm projection and is supplied with a wire length of 460mm. Order as part number WSS077.

Additionally, this sensor is also available as an unshielded version with two wires as Type WSEN8D with part number WSS075W.

Both sensors are in stock and are priced as below:

Type WSS077 SEN8D3 £45.73 plus VAT
Type WSS075W WSEN8D £34.18 plus VAT

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon is pleased to announce it has just enhanced its range of EFI fuel pressure regulators with the introduction of an anodised black finish on a wide variety of its units.

Black anodised regulators are now available from 2.5 BAR fixed rate up to 4.5 BAR fixed rate and zero to five BAR adjustable regulators with a choice of single 8mm side feed, twin 8mm side feeds or single -6 AN fitting feed across the range.

Prices start at £87.69 plus VAT.
Visit webcon.co.uk to see the whole black anodised regulator range and prices.

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

For many years, Webcon has offered a superb twin Weber 45DCOE kit to suit the VW 1.6 and 1.8 eight valve engine. However, for some tuners, the twin setup is not suitable either for space or race regulation reasons; the only option is to fit a single DCOE, but, up until now, single DCOE manifolds have been extremely difficult to find.

Webcon is therefore pleased to announce the introduction of a superb quality intake manifold to allow the fitment of any size of Weber DCOE or DCO/SP to the VW 1.6 and 1.8 8 valve engine.

Using a crossover design to ensure even fuel distribution, part number M150 is fully compatible with the Webcon range of LP1000 throttle linkage kits. It also features captive threads to allow fitment of a rod and rose joint type linkage.

M150 is available from stock and is priced at £317.50 plus VAT

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Mini Spares is pleased to announce it can now offer its own version of the 29 tooth primary gear for A-plus 1275cc engines.

The Mini Spares DAM8890 gear comes with an easy-change front floating bush which is held in by a circlip. When the bush finally needs replacing it can easily be removed without the need to replace the gear as well.

End float clearances for the 29 tooth primary gear are from .0035 to .0065.
Shim washers DAM6486 to DAM6490 for use with the 29 tooth primary gear are also available from Mini Spares.

Original A+ 29 tooth primary gears were usually over £200.00 from Rover (and that was a while back), but the Mini Spares DAM8890 primary gear retails at just £163.20 inc VAT.

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

Classic Mk1 and 2 Minis and Mini Coopers had chrome metal catches for the sliding windows and channels. Black and white plastic catches replaced the original ones in May 1963. The original metal versions have not been made for a while, which is why they are so difficult to find.

Thankfully, Mini Spares now offers a premium original reproduction of the chromed metal catch set which enjoys a high quality of manufacturing and an accurate vintage style.
The parts are made of Zamak (a mixture of Zinc and Aluminium) and manufactured by high temperature die-cast injection in a steel mould. Few other technical materials offer such a combination of strength, hardness and rigidity. The piston of the mechanism is made of 316L stainless steel to ensure optimal operation, solidity and longevity.

The parts are plated by hanging in a plating bath (each piece is manually hung on a frame and then soaked in treatment baths) before being polished manually. Finally, a colourless epoxy lacquer is applied to protect the parts from oxidation.

This full and complete kit comprises: four chrome latches + four white plastic parts + four rubber seals + four chrome screws + four chrome nuts.
Order as part number MSSK015METAL at £288.00 inc VAT.

Also available at additional cost: stainless steel runners for use with these catches.
Order as 14A6769 and 14A6770

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

In keeping with its policy of producing parts for the classic Mini which are no longer available from the original source, Mini Spares is pleased to announce the introduction of a Lowern Engine Mount Bracket for manual transmission Minis.

This engine mounting bracket fits to the alloy bracket (12G1318) on the front cover of the gearbox which also holds the radiator support bracket.

The bracket can be ordered as part number 12A361 at £54.72 inc VAT.

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

M-Style is pleased to announce it can now provide a wide range of styling components to enhance the BMW F82 M4.

The components include:
Carbon fibre MP style side skirts – £349
Carbon steering wheel trim insert – £199
AC Schnitzer exhaust with black tips – £3100
KW height adjustable springs – £695
Number plate surrounds – £15
AC Schnitzer roof spoiler – £339
Carbon MP style splitter – £399
Carbon Racing diffuser – £399
Carbon V-style spoiler – £159
Genuine carbon mirror covers – £688
12mm & 15mm spacers – £139
Prices include VAT

If required, M-Style can also provide affordably priced fitting and painting services at its Romford fitting centre.

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

As an official Cobra Sport dealer, M-Style is proud to announce it can now supply the new Cobra Sport axle-back Venom exhaust system for the BMW M2 Competition.

The Venom exhaust system removes the rear silencer thereby allowing the M2 Competition to ‘sing’ as it should; weight is significantly reduced but the vehicle. This ‘non-valved’ exhaust removes the use of the factory exhaust valves – but this does not harm the running of the vehicle. The exhaust sound options are removed, however the Cobra Sport exhaust has been designed with this in mind, and the options are replaced by a single, more satisfying, exhaust sound!

To keep the styling fresh on the M2 Competition, Cobra Sport offers Carbon Fibre 4” quad tailpipes. These stand out from the stock pipes and complement the black accents of the vehicle, supplying a distinctive visual nod to the audible emotion the Cobra Sport equipped M2 will now be producing.

As a bonus to its customers, M-Style is offering free fitting on this exhaust. Also, as a special offer to Performance BMW readers, it is offering a 5% (£33.30) discount on the £666 retail price of the exhaust itself; this offer is valid up until the following issue of PBMW goes on sale. To take advantage of this offer just present this issue of PBMW when you arrive for fitting.

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

The Mk6 Golf and its other VAG siblings continue to enjoy immense popularity. This is no surprise, as they are great handling cars; however there is room for improvement by fitting a GHA kit from GAZ Suspension.

The kit contains lowered suspension springs, ride height adjusters and GAZ dampers which have adjustable damping rates. The damping rate 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 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 plated body to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.

Ride height is adjustable by means of coilover spring seats on the front struts and spring height adjusters at the rear. All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ GHA kit for these VAG models can be ordered as part number GHA320 and retails at £685.22 plus carriage and VAT.

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