The Rover 220 Coupé Turbo of the Nineties is reckoned to be the fastest ever production Rover. Boasting a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds (according to a 1992 Autocar test) it’s a pretty quick car even by today’s standards.
However, after all this time, it’s unlikely that the handling and suspension performance will be up to the same standards so GAZ shocks is now offering an adjustable coilover kit for the Rover 220 Coupé Turbo (and the naturally aspirated 220 Coupé).
Ride height is variable by means of height adjusters with coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment. Damper units are zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.
Damper rates are also variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
The GAZ Coilover Kit for the Rover 220 Coupé & Coupé Turbo retails at £658.21 plus VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
GAZ Shocks is now offering a GAZ Gold fully adjustable suspension kit that is suitable for both the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4×4 and the Escort Cosworth 4×4 models.
Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment. The damper units are plated with black zinc and fitted with anodised adjusters for long life. 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 also 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 and trackday conditions.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for Ford Sierra and Escort Cosworth 4×4 retail at £1024.30 plus VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The once overlooked BMW E21 is now firmly established as a desirable classic. GAZ can offer a fully adjustable GHA coilover kit to further enhance it and improve its ride and handling.
The system utilises donor hubs, supplied by the customer, which are thoroughly reconditioned and then precision welded to the new GAZ strut.
The GAZ GHA suspension kit provides ride height adjustability from -25mm to -55mm.
The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and the damper units are zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.
Damper rates are also variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ Coilover Kits are available for BMW E21 from 1975 to 1983 and retail at £752.86 plus VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Looking for an affordable, yet spirited, track day car that also gives you a reasonable amount of comfort on the road? How about an Audi from the late Eighties to early Nineties? An Audi 80 or 100 maybe?
To give it a bit more performance off the line and through the gears a lightweight Fidanza flywheel would be the way to go.
Fidanza flywheels are machined from the highest quality aluminium and manufactured to deliver optimum tensile strength, heat dissipation and weight reduction. Their lighter weight helps improve off-the-line launchs and power pickup after changing gear, but Fidanza is careful to avoid the flywheel becoming too light. Each Fidanza flywheel is the product of careful calculations and extensive testing to ensure the formula is precisely right for the individual application.
Benefits: • High performance and lighter weight to free additional horsepower • Military grade fasteners for reliability and strength • Bolt-on replaceable friction plate – no need to replace the compete flywheel when the friction surface eventually wears out • Stepped dowels • Billet aluminium body • Replaceable hardened 1050 steel ring gear • Faster throttle response • 40-60 percent lighter than stock for quicker acceleration • Heat treated friction plate for optimum grip and long life
Fidanza flywheels for the 1988-1992 Audi 80/100 can be ordered as part number 112151 directly from www.fidanza.com at $425.87 (plus shipping and import tax).
With temperatures in the UK hitting new heights you really don’t need unwanted heat from your work or leisure equipment adding to the discomfort.
DEI offers heat control kits for most ATVs and is constantly adding to its list of applications.
The latest release from the company is a heat control kit for the for Arctic Cat Wildcat XX.
The kits will reduce the amount of heat that enters the cabin from around the lower steering column in these popular side-by-side models. The kits also block dirt and mud from getting into the driver’s area to increase riding comfort and make for a cleaner and drier working environment.
The kits fit the 2018-2020 Wildcat XX models and feature precision CNC-cut heavy-duty rubber shields which are extremely durable and easy to install without affecting the Arctic Cat’s tilt steering function.
Order as part number 902405 at £37.14 plus import tax and delivery.
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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With the Escort Mk 1 becoming more and more desirable, enthusiasts are now also considering the less common four door versions as prices of two door models climb ever higher.
This begs the question “where do you find the replacement parts that were exclusive to the four door model?” The answer, of course, is where you find all things related to classic Fords… Burton Power.
Burton is now offering door rubbers for the fixed quarter light windows used on both the front and rear doors of the Escort Mk1.
The front door fixed quarter light seals can be ordered as part number RUBB143 at £90.00 per pair including VAT and rear door fixed quarter light seals can be ordered as part number RUBB144 also at £90.00 per pair including VAT.
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
The original factory plastic oil filler cap was never one of Ford’s finest achievements. It often leaked oil through the breather, and it frequently came apart whilst removing to top up the oil was difficult to reassemble due to the plastic becoming hard and inflexible.
Now, Burton has its own version of the engine oil cap which is made from polished alloy. It incorporates a filter mesh and is breathable, just like the OE cap, but without the leaks and tendency to fall apart. The Burton oil cap not only fulfills a function as it also adds a bright styling highlight to the engine bay.
Burton Oil Filler Caps are available with an additional breather take-off as part number FP647 at £46.50 inc. VAT, or without a take-off as part number FP646 at £36.95 inc. VAT.
Ford used the same style of oil filler on a great number of its engines so the Burton oil caps will fit: Ford SOHC Pinto, Ford Pre-Crossflow OHV Kent, Ford Crossflow OHV Kent, Ford Taunus/Cologne V6, Ford Essex V4 and Ford Essex V6.
The caps will also fit numerous other makes which used Ford engines including: • Caterham 7 • Gilburn Genie 2.5/3.0 V6 1966-1969 • Gilburn Invader 3.0 V6 1969-1973 • Marcos 1500 GT • Marcos GT 3.0 V6 • Morgan 4/4 1600 1.6 1968- • Morgan 4/4 1.0/1.3/1.5 1960-1968 • Reliant Scimitar GTE/GTC 2.8 V6 1979-1986 • Reliant Scimitar GT 2.5/3.0 V6 1966-1970 • Reliant Scimitar GTE 3.0 V6 1968-1979 • TVR 1600M 1.6 1972-1977 • TVR Tamsin 200 2.0 • TVR 280i/Tasmin 2.8 V6 1980-1987 • TVR S1 2.8 V6 1986-1988 • TVR 3000M, 3000S & Taimar 3.0 V6 1972-1979 and TVR • Tuscan 3.0 V6 1969-1971
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Having a secure battery is an important safety matter and something which is checked during an MoT test. Now that testing is no longer mandatory for most classic Minis this safety requirement is something that could easily get overlooked.
Fortunately, Mini Spares can now offer a complete battery retaining set to fit pre 1990 Minis which had shorter battery bolts.
The kit can be order as HAM2457FK at £39.88 inc VAT.
Mini Spares can also supply the individual parts on their own as well as similar parts for later Minis.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Scorching heat, packed grandstands, plenty of action on the racetrack and double reason to celebrate for ABT Sportsline: René Rast was the only driver to achieve a podium result in both races at the DTM season highlight at the Norisring and thus made a big step forward in the standings. After the first half of the season, the three-time DTM champion is only ten points behind championship leader Mirko Bortolotti (Lamborghini) and one point behind Sheldon van der Linde (BMW) in third place in the standings.
Team ABT Sportsline, ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II (#3 Kelvin van der Linde)
Team ABT Sportsline, ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II (#7 Ricardo Feller)
Team ABT Sportsline, ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II (#33 René Rast)
Team ABT Sportsline put in a strong performance at their home DTM race right from the start. In qualifying on Saturday, Kelvin van der Linde’s fastest time ensured the third pole position in a row for an ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II in the DTM.
However, in a chaotic Saturday race in which only eleven of the 27 drivers saw the chequered flag, van der Linde was attacked extremely hard and hit hard on the rear several times by competitors. In the process, his ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II was so badly damaged that van der Linde had to retire from the race early.
René Rast secured third place after a tough duel with Porsche driver Dennis Olsen, although his left rear tyre continuously lost air after the pitstop and Rast feared the tyre could blow at any time.
Ricardo Feller also scored points on his Norisring debut on Saturday in eighth place despite 25 kilograms of extra weight. On Sunday, the Swiss experienced a similar early phase as Kelvin van der Linde on the previous day: after several hits at the rear, the Swiss had to retire.
Kelvin van der Linde did not see the chequered flag on Sunday either. The second gear of his car got stuck shortly before the end of the race.
René Rast, meanwhile, improved from sixth on the grid to third, making him the only driver to achieve a double podium at the Norisring weekend. His race engineer Felix Fechner then formed Rast’s starting number 33 from the two Norisring trophies in the pits.
ABT Sportsline’s tally at half-time: two wins (Rast and Feller), three pole positions, a total of five podiums and best chances in the title fight.
After a long summer break, the second half of the season begins on the last weekend in August at the Nürburgring. A total of eight more races are scheduled before the champion is crowned on 9 October at the Hockenheimring.
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.
