BMW no longer offers genuine BMW side skirts for the E82/E88 1 Series models; however, M-Style is pleased to announce that it now has its own version available.
The PU-RIM mouldings come complete with air scoops and grille mesh and are available at £195 per pair including VAT.
The side skirts will fit 2013 model-year convertible and coupe models (except 1M coupe) with Mtech / M sport rear bumper.
M-Style can also offer a fitting and painting service at extra cost. Prep and painting only: £160 extra (buyer will need to collect finished sills) Painting and fitting: £200
For further details e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115
The MOMO Mod.03 steering wheel is designed specifically for use in rally or drift cars. The deep dish offers the driver maximum control and the yellow leather marker on the top provides a quick reference to the position of the steering. The MOMO Mod.03 is finished in a choice of either black suede or black leather.The steering wheel features two black or two blue aluminium spokes and the iconic MOMO Arrow logo appears on the horn button as proof of pedigree. All MOMO racing steering wheels are produced in Italy and are of the highest quality with anticorodal aluminium frames. The suede or leather covering is glued to the rim, instead of being stitched, to provide a seamless finish for greater comfort and durability. Price: £221.99 inc. VAT www.momo-uk.co.uk
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd. +44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.momo-uk.co.uk
The classic Mini Cooper S had bright metal door mouldings. Now Mini Spares can offer almost identical mouldings for the MK3 wind-up-window cars.
The mouldings are easy to install. Special rivets are included in the kit for fixing into the side and top of the window frame. The new moulding slides into place over the bottom two side rivets and snaps onto the pop rivets on the upper edges of the door.
Part numbers are MS67 is for the RIGHT door and MS68 for the LEFT door. Both retail at £38.63 inc VAT each.(special rivet clips included)
Mini Spares also have similar mouldings for Mk 1 and 2 models as part numbers 14A9773 and 14A9774. (no rivet clips). £32.16 inc. VAT each.
For more details contact Mini Spares on +44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
Winter’s here and by now most classics will be tucked up in their garages undergoing a seasonal refurb.
It’s just the time then to remind everyone about GAZ adjustable GT dampers for the VW Beetle 1300 and 1500.
GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions, load and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
GAZ can set these dampers up 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 1300 & 1500 Beetle can be ordered as GT6-2303 at £60.67 + VAT each and front dampers are part number GT6-2302 also at £60.67 + VAT each.
These part numbers will fit 1300 & 1500 Beetles from 8/1965 to 1979 and all Karmann Ghia models with swing axle. (1302 and 1303 models use a different part number – also available from GAZ).
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
GAZ Shocks offers coilover kits for the both the Mk1 and Mk2 Porsche Boxsters. The kits provide adjustable ride height and adjustable damper rates and include lowered, uprated, suspension springs.
Ride height is adjustable all round through 60mm of adjustment; the struts and damper units feature the new GAZ black zinc protective finish as well as sporting the new white GAZ logo.
The height adjustable platforms are anodised for long life. They also 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 variable by means of easily accessible adjuster knobs.
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.
Both Mk1 and Mk2 GAZ Gold Coilover Kits for Porsche Boxster retail at £1460.81 plus VAT per kit.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
The Jaguar Mark 2 was produced from 1959 to 1967 and in it’s last year before being replaced by the XJ6 was renamed the Jaguar 240 and Jaguar 340. The Mk2 was the first post war Jaguar to use Arabic numerals for its model number. All other Jaguars were denoted by Roman numerals. (e.g. Mk VII, Mk VIII)
GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers are now available for both the 240 and 340 Mk2 saloons to enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which 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 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 2 year warranty.
The GAZ GT dampers for Jaguar Mk2 retail from £55.03 each plus VAT
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Back in the 1960s the Mk1 Cortina was a hugely popular car. For those that are still running around GAZ has fully adjustable GT 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. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
GAZ can set these dampers up 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 £67.28 + VAT each.
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.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
Now is the time of year when most MGBs are tucked up in their garages waiting for the first signs of spring, but it’s also the time to get out into the garage and put some added enjoyment into your MGB in the form of a Fidanza lightweight aluminium flywheel.
Fidanza lightweight flywheels offer…. • Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration • Additional horsepower to the wheels by reducing parasitic losses due to flywheel weight • Smoother, faster gear shifting • Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass) • Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation) • Cost savings and longevity (friction plate is replaceable and can be replaced any number of times when worn) • Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the gas!)
Fidanza flywheels now come with a new green friction plate coating to protect the steel friction surface from moisture, oil and grease contamination during shipping, storage and installation. The steel friction plate is the only part of the flywheel that is subject to wear and it’s replaceable. When it eventually wears out there is no need to buy a complete new flywheel; just replace the friction plate and you’re off again!
Fidanza flywheels are available for the following MGB models: 1963-1967 1.8 litre 120 tooth flywheel – Fidanza part number 126991 1968-1980 1.8 litre 127 tooth flywheel – Fidanza part number 126801
As a special incentive Fidanza is offering a special winter discount on these flywheels. The 126991 flywheel is currently on offer at $447.96 instead of the list price of $527.02 and the 126801 is on offer at $388.70 instead of $457.29. Prices are plus shipping and import tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products or to find a dealer in your area visit www.fidanza.com
Delivery vans are working overtime at this time of the year and if you’ve spent a long time in a large van you know how cold, loud and tinny that experience can be.
However, if your van happens to be a Mercedes Sprinter, DEI can come to the rescue with its new insulation kits.
A DEI insulation kit will keep the cold out and the warmth in as well as dampening that loud, tinny noise thus making driving a van all day that much more comfortable.
DEI insulation kits contain DEI’s own D-MAT thermal & acoustic insulation, Boom Mat sound damping pads for specific areas, insulated Boom Mat joining tape and Boom Mat spray adhesive to fix it all in place and keep it there – even when summer eventually comes and those panels get unbelievably hot!
DEI Sprinter Van Insulation Kits are available for both short and long wheelbase vans. The short wheelbase kit contains 250 sq. ft. of insulation and can be ordered as part 050400 at £307.11. The long wheelbase kit contains 350 sq. ft. of insulation and can be ordered as part 050401 at £385.29. Prices are subject to shipping charges and import tax. Visit the designengineering.com website for details.
For more information about this and other DEI Heat and Sound control products visit: www.designengineering.com or e-mail sales@designengineering.com.
The Watt’s linkage (also known as the parallel linkage) is a type of mechanical linkage that allows the axle of a vehicle to travel vertically whilst preventing sideways motion. As the name implies it was invented by James Watt and was included in his patent specification of 1784 for the Watt steam engine.
In spite of its long history the concept works just as well today and it forms the basis of the Burton Watts Linkage kit for the Ford Escort Mk1/2 made for Burton by GRP4 Fabrications.
The kit features high quality fabrication and machining, high quality Aurora rose joints, TIG welded and zinc plated rods, a cast alloy rear cover for extra rigidity, removable Watts pin, a Watts cover pin and swivel that have been designed for ease of lubrication.
The kit can be ordered as part number MP1211L and retails at £330.00 inc.VAT.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
