Webcon is pleased to announce it has now reproduced the original Weber Auxilliary Venturi Puller. In the process of doing so Webcon has added a number of subtle improvements to ensure the quick and efficient removal of stubborn auxilliary venturis from Weber carburettors whilst minimising the chances of damage to the venturi or the carburettor.
The Weber Auxilliary Venturi Puller is an essential tool for anyone who overhauls Weber carburettors or a DIY classic car enthusiast.
The Weber Auxilliary Venturi Puller can be ordered as part number 9800920000 at £88.14+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
Anyone who is rebuilding an ‘A’ Series engine over the winter will be pleased to hear that Mini Spares is now offering the special dowels required when refitting main caps.
The special round dowels fit in the main bearing caps to locate the caps correctly and ensure the bolts go through casings precisely where the surfaces meet.
Two versions are available: Dowel – Maincap for 1300cc engines. Part number: 12G1268. Each £2.16 inc VAT Dowel – Maincap for all other ‘A’ Series engines. Part number: 2A54. Each £1.82 inc VAT The dowels are sold singly. Six will be required per engine.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Mini Spares strives to keep classic Minis on the road by remanufacturing parts which are no longer available from the original sources. The latest part to be added to its inventory is the ‘A Plus’ Idler Gear.
Rover made the originals with what came to be known as ‘Clean Steel’ to eradicate power train wear on the final 1996-on MPI cars. The Idler Gear also became a useful upgrade for any ‘A Plus’ power unit. Thanks to Mini Spares the ‘A Plus’ Idler gear is once again available..
The Mini Spares ‘A Plus’ Idler Gear can be ordered as part number TUB101310 at £124.80 inc. VAT.
Mini Spares recommends that this idler gear is used in conjunction with original Torrington bearings (Part number TUK100320 – 8.56 each)
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
M-Style’s new body kit will give a standard 2015-2018 F20 LCI 1 Series an exciting and more sporty appearance similar to that seen on the current M2.
The kit consists of a front bumper with a large intake below the grille, a rear bumper with provision for quad exhaust tips and a pair of sideskirts to enhance the body from all angles.
The kit price is £905.00 inc. VAT. M-Style also offer painting and fitting services if required. •Painting add £480.00 inc. VAT •Painting and Fitting add £600.00 inc. VAT
Also new is the GTS style bonnet with a functional vent insert for the 1 series F20 / F21, 2 series F22 / F23 and for the M2 F87. The bonnet is made from pressed steel with a fully formed inner skin and mounting points for the factory hinge and lock.
The bonnet costs £799.00 inc. VAT and, again, M-Style can offer a painting and fitting service at its workshop. • Painting add £300.00 inc. VAT • Painting and Fitting add £360.00 inc. VAT
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
The Civic is a popular base for tuners, racers, drifters as well as those that want a car that will perform well both on the street and the track. Now leading suspension specialists GAZ has a suspension upgrade that will help the Civic perform even better by improving road holding and handling.
The GP8-2318 (front) and GP8-2319 (rear) dampers will fit Civic EG-3-9 EH9 ‘91/’95 and CRX models.
They provide adjustable damping rates by an adjustment knob on the side and height adjustment by means of threaded spring platforms.
Ride height is adjustable from -25mm to -50mm.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
The GP8-2318 (front) and GP8-2319 (rear) dampers retail at £107.78 each plus VAT.
Springs are available separately in the spring-rate specified by the customer.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Looking for a reasonably priced sportscar for some fun and a few trackdays? A Ford Puma might be the answer and, if you want to get the real sportscar experience out of it, a GAZ Gold coilover kit is what’s needed.
The coilover struts are both height and damper rate adjustable with rride height adjustable through 80mm.
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.
Damper rates are 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 or trackday conditions.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
GAZ can produce this kit with ‘road use’ or ‘full race’ valving as required.
GAZ Gold Coilover Kits are available for Puma 1996-98 models (No: GGA444) and for 1999 onwards (No: GGA445) and both retail at £1,024.30 plus. VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The 126 used much of the same mechanical underpinnings and layout as its Fiat 500 rear-engined predecessor with which it shared its wheelbase. However, in contrast it featured an all new bodyshell closely resembling a scaled-down Fiat 127.
This cute little two door was manufactured until 1979 and over a million were produced. Whilst this was considerable it was far short of the more popular Fiat 500. However, it found greater popularity in Eastern Europe as the Polski Fiat version, which sold in excess of three million.
GAZ is now offering an adjustable damper rate shock absorber for the 126 complete with height adjustable spring platforms for assister springs.
The damper rate can be adjusted by means of an easily accessible adjuster knob on the side.
GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use. They will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively they can even be set up for serious classic racing use if desired.
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 the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and covered by a two year warranty for non-competition use.
The GAZ coilover dampers for the Fiat 126 retail at £93.09 + VAT each For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Escort MkII estates and vans were a bit of an oddball creation with the Escort MkI body and an Escort MkII front end.
However, this doesn’t stop GAZ Suspension from offering GT shock absorbers for these models.
GAZ GT Dampers will provide variable bump and rebound rates which can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The 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 and they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use, or alternatively they can even be set up for serious racing use if you desired. It should go without saying that the rate can also be wound up to carry a heavy load in the back!
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.
The GAZ GT dampers for Ford Escort MkII estate/van can be ordered as GAI2103 for the front and GT5-2061 for the rear. Front dampers retail at £96.80 each and rears sell for £63.70 each. Prices are plus VAT and the dampers are suitable for all estate and van models from 1975 to 1980.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Following a recent order for a one-off set, leading suspension specialists GAZ has now added the neo-classic Vauxhall Opel Calibra to its monotube suspension application list.
GAZ gas-charged monotube coilovers are far lighter than other types of coilover damper and also make use of lightweight billet aluminium parts; thus unsprung weight is reduced, 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 the customer’s preferred spring rates are available.
GAZ Monotube Coilover Suspension Kits for the Vauxhall/Opel Calibra retail at £1495.00 + VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
There must be quite a few Austin Healey Sprite owners who are preparing their cars for the first outing of the year. So it’s just the right time to consider installing a Fidanza lightweight flywheel.
A Fidanza lightweight aluminum flywheel will improve performance and acceleration because replacing the heavy standard flywheel dramatically improves the power-to-weight ratio.
The Fidanza aluminium flywheel is made from high-quality machined 6061 T6 aluminium with a 1050 steel friction surface. Fastener holes and chamfers have been CNC machined for accuracy and military grade fasteners are included.
The steel friction surface of the flywheel (shown in the image with its green protective coating) is heat treated for optimum grip and a long service life. It is also replaceable; when the surface eventually becomes worn it can be changed without having to replace the whole flywheel.
Every Fidanza flywheel application is a unique design. Each design takes into account: overall balance, critical clearances, tensile strength, heat dissipation and optimum weight saving. Thereby a careful balance is struck between reducing the original weight and maintaining a smooth idle for day-to-day street driving.
The Fidanza lightweight aluminum flywheel for 1961-1963 Austin Healey 948cc Sprite can be ordered directly from Fidanza.com as part number 126481 at $415.73 plus shipping and import tax.
Fidanza can also supply a similar flywheel for 1966-1974 MG Midget/Sprite -1275cc. Order as part number 126751 – $403.47 plus shipping and import tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s great products visit www.fidanza.com or contact sales@fidanza.com
