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Spring is coming and classic Porsche 911 owners are no doubt looking forward to putting their cars back on the road as soon as the situation allows. Why not spend the remaining time in lockdown improving your car’s performance? A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is the way to achieve this!

The Fidanza design team doesn’t simply take a stock flywheel and copy it out of aluminium as do some others. Fidanza actually analyzes the originals and engineer improvements where necessary to improve overall balance, critical clearances or design. In all aspects Fidanza flywheels are built for performance.

Fidanza’s aluminium flywheels are made from the highest quality 6061 T6 aluminum for superb tensile strength, incredible heat dissipation and (of course) a reduction in weight that delivers: faster acceleration, quicker throttle response, better vehicle braking and increased clutch efficiency, as well as long lasting durability.

A Fidanza flywheel can mate with many types of clutch material, including: organic Kevlar, ceramic, metallic and sintered iron. Most companies design their flywheels so that they can be refaced. However, Fidanza makes the whole friction surface (shown in its green protective delivery coating in the image) replaceable so your flywheel will never require resurfacing or total replacement. When the friction surface wears, that alone needs to be replaced, thus saving both time and money. The pattern for the fasteners is a computer design that keeps the friction surface from warping under extreme use. Fidanza doesn’t just use more fasteners because they can, Fidanza uses them because they are needed.

Flywheel 199111 will fit the following:
Porsche 911 normally aspirated 6 cylinder 2.2, 2.4, 2.7 1970-1977.
Avaialble directly from Fidanza.com at US$423.21 plus import tax, shipping and handling.

For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products visit www.fidanza.com

It’s almost spring and lucky owners of MX-5 sportscars will be looking forward to using their cars again. However after a winter off the road the noise, vibration and heat that penetrates the interior may be all the more noticeable.

Design Engineering, Inc. has introduced a new Interior Insulation Kit (# 050295) for the NA and NB MX-5 models that uses DEI’s proven Under Carpet LiteTM material to insulate the interior from heat and noise for a cool, comfortable ride. The thick multilayer material
blocks heat and absorbs engine, tyre and road noise.
The kit is easy to install thanks to pre-cut component parts.

The DEI under-carpet kit for NA and NB MX-5 models retails at £124.76 plus shipping and import tax.

For an added level of noise and vibration control DEI offers the Mazda MX-5 Vibration Damping Kit (# 50600). These additional DEI Boom MatTM pads fix directly to the metal floor and firewall panels under the insulation kit to prevent drumming and reduce rattles, squeaks and vibrations. This creates a more comfortable interior with improved acoustics. The pre-cut Boom MatTM pads feature a self adhesive backing for easy installation with no mess. A roll of self adhesive Boom MatTM tape (for the smaller and more contoured areas) and an application roller come with the kit which retails at £52.42 plus shipping and import tax.

Make this year’s first MX-5 outings cooler, quieter and all the more enjoyable with these two great DEI improvements.

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Water rails are designed to simplify the cooling system and plumbing of the engine when installed in-line in a rear wheel drive car.

Zetec engines have water outlets at the back of the head; in most RWD applications these original outlet housings foul the bulkhead. Water rails are designed to transfer this outlet to the front of the engine thereby making the plumbing simpler and neater.

Burton offers two different water rails for the Zetec E engine. Both Water Rails are suitable for the Ford Zetec E 16v Silver Top -05/98 engine and the Ford Zetec E 16v Black Top 05/98-.

The first, from Raceline, connects to a crossflow thermostat housing which must be purchased separately: [crossflow thermostat housing FP610 at £39.95 or a specially modified housing FP610M at £81.60]. Fitting kit FZ471 at £12.50 will also be required.

Order as part number FZ470. Retail price: £240.00 inc. VAT.

The second water rail comes from Retroford. This rail incorporates a thermostat at the rear of the rail and provides a 38mm outlet on the exhaust side of the engine. Bypass outlets allow limited water circulation whilst the thermostat is closed. The Retroford rail is supplied with thermostat, temperature gauge switch, electric fan switch and a fitting kit.

Order as part number FZ48. Retail price: £233.50 inc. VAT.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Burton’s Quickshift conversion will reduce the travel of the gear lever by up to 50%. The result is a short and positive gear change whilst the original gear lever is retained.

Part number QS11 is suitable for the following Ford Sierra Cosworth 2wd models:
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 3 door 1986-1987
Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 1987
Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd 1988-1989

Retail price: £152.95 inc. VAT

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Vauxhall may have revived the Viva name but GAZ still hasn’t forgotten the original model and has an adjustable damper set for the Viva HC which also fits the high performance Magnum model (here’s hoping that Vauxhall revive that too!).

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. Adjustment can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side.

GAZ can set the dampers up with valving for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively, they can be set up for serious racing use if you so wish.

GAZ GT dampers feature a zinc plated body and have a 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 adjustable dampers for the HC Viva can be ordered as part number GT6-4696 for the front at £63.70 each and rear GT dampers as GT6-4697 also at £63.70 each plus VAT.

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

Webcon has updated and returned to production its down draft inlet manifold for the Ford Pinto engine.

This manifold will allow fitment of a single Weber 32/36 DGVDGAV, 38 DGAS/DGMS or DCD type two barrel progressive carburettors as well as the Webcon Retroject Electronic Fuel Injection Throttle Body.

The Webcon manifold for the Ford Pinto can be ordered as part number MW4232A and many original linkage parts are also available.

The retail price is £288.55 plus 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

Converting your carburettored classic to electronic fuel injection has never been easier thanks to the new Weber Retroject Throttle Body from Webcon.

Essentially, Retroject is a dual injector throttle body designed to directly replace the Weber 32/36 DGV and 38 DGAS. The critical dimensions are identical including positioning of throttle lever and throttle rotation. Thus it will be possible to remove a Weber twin choke carb. and bolt on the Retroject, then add any aftermarket ECU and loom and a high pressure fuel supply from a Webcon WFP600. In doing so you will then have the power, driveability, torque and economy of a modern EFI system on your classic car. It really is as simple as that. No messing about with new throttle linkages, new air filters or new inlet manifolds.

Retroject is supplied complete with: 2 x Weber PICO fuel injectors, TPS, air temp sensor, idle motor and fuel pressure regulator. The result is a complete, bolt on, EFI solution at a fraction of the cost and complexity of multi throttle bodies.

Retroject is ideal when using a modern engine in a kit car and EFI is needed to comply with modern catalyst requirements. It will also be ideal for off road, marine and general classic car use.

Retroject is extremely competitively priced at just £450.45 plus VAT. (Connector kit ATB400CK contains all the connectors required for the components in the throttle body and retails at £28.60 plus 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

How old are the tyres on your classic?

On 1st February 2021, car tyres more than ten years old became illegal on certain vehicles.

Although this only applies to the front steering axles of lorries, buses and coaches in England, Scotland and Wales it was a major road safety action taken by the Government after “years of work”. The implication of this is that, even if your car isn’t affected by the legislation, notice should be taken of the road safety advantages.

Thankfully, Mini Spares can provide top brand tyres that combine a classic appearance with the latest tyre technology for both comfort and safety.

These Yokohama GT Special Classic Y350 145/80/10 Tyres look great on 10” wheeled Minis as well as other Japanese and European cars from the 60’s and 70’s and Mini based kit cars.

Order as part number TYRE34 at £77.94 inc. VAT each.

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

When it comes to making prestige vehicles visually impressive, the alloy wheels must make a big statement. For technical reasons, any unsprung mass should be as low as possible. One elegant solution to this dilemma is provided by the up to 40 % lighter High Performance Wheels from ABT Sportsline. One of the highlights from this range is the HR flowforming rim. Exclusively in 22-inch, this is now available in a new finish: glossy black. The dark smoke variant (22/23-inch) however, continues to be part of the range. The new HR glossy black wheel is produced exclusively in the size 10.0 x 22 inches ET20, with a bolt circle of 5/112.

The innovative flowforming process used in the manufacture of the HR offers similar advantages to those of forging technology. Parts of the cast carcass are rolled out and compressed as part of an additional production stage. This facilitates particularly low wall thicknesses with high stability. In this way, the volume of the rim well could be reduced by up to 50%, which has a positive influence on the weight. As such, this provides optimum conditions for a sporty yet elegant design. The ultra-precision manufactured alloy wheel also lives up to all high-performance expectations on the road: Because it has excellent running stability.

Alongside the Touareg (CR) as the only VW, the HR glossy black rim is perfectly suited to a whole host of current Audi models: Namely, the A7/S7/RS 7 (4K), A8/S8 (4H), Q5/SQ5 (80A0 with ABT wide body aero package), Q7/SQ7/Q8/SQ8/RS Q8 (4M) and RS 6 (4G/4K). An overview of all wheel designs from the world’s largest provider of automotive aftermarket and performance parts for Audi and VW as well as a practical configurator can be found at www.abt-sportsline.com/tuning/products/abt-sport-wheels/.

The Audi SQ7 represents sportiness in a large format. The recent change from the torque-heavy diesel to the even more powerful gasoline engine has brought further increases in performance. With 507 HP (373 kW), the 2.3-tonne car is catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds – a current 911 does not achieve this any quicker. In the future, it could even be close for supercars, because ABT Sportsline is already working on a performance upgrade in the form of the ABT Engine Control (AEC) high-tech control unit.

An Audi SQ7 is not lacking in the ‘confident appearance department’. However, with regard to optimum sporting performance, the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW would like to add a few words. The ABT wide body aero package is therefore also available for the SQ7 with the new 4-litre TFSI engine. The set includes an aggressively designed front skirt add-on, fender extensions, door strip attachments, rear skirt add-on and an end pipe cover set. A slim body kit version without fender extensions is available, too. SQ7 owners can also order options such as ABS plastic or carbon fiber ABT rear spoiler or fender inserts.

Alongside such prestigious highlights, the alloy wheels may or indeed must also show off their credentials. While the basic SQ7 is equipped with 20-inch wheels as standard, ABT Sportsline is fitting impressive 22-inchers right across the board. For example, the Sport GR, in glossy black or matt black, each with diamond-machined elements. A unique option is the HR Aero rim in dark smoke with matt black aero ring. The third alternative is the flow-forming High Performance HR-F, available optionally in dark smoke or glossy black.

Of course, the individual touch must also be evident in the interior – for example in the form of carbon-fiber ABT dashboard and seat frame covers. In addition, the ABT start-stop-switch- cap with illuminated logo and ABT integrated entrance lights are also available. And all under the motto: The choice is yours. Because every customer can configure the individual combination for their SQ7 in the ABT Configurator