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The steel runners that held the channels on early Mini sliding windows tended to hold water and would rot like mad. Replacing them with original runners was fine for a time but sooner or later the replacements would also rust.

Now, Mini Spares has a permanent solution – replacement runners made from stainless steel – yet another part that is exclusive to Mini Spares.

The runners have the appropriate holes in them for the locking window catches and come in two types:

For pre-May 1963 Minis which use original metal catches there is 14A6769 (R/H) and 14A6770 (L/H) at £23.00 each inc. VAT

For Minis with plastic catches use 24A1303 for the right and 24A1304 for the left at £20.76 inc VAT per side.

Mini Spares can also supply the black solid type channel to hold the sliding window glass at
£19.74 per side inc. VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Many companies only offer cylinder heads on an exchange basis. This presents a problem if your old head is cracked or damaged and unsuitable for exchange.

Mini Spares ALLOY 5 Port Heads are available on an outright sale basis’ no exchange is necessary. Mini Spares has set the outright price lower than other Mini 5 Port Heads on the market, starting at just £1,528.20 inc VAT.

These 5 port alloy heads are based on the 12G1805 “S” 940 casting and adapted for optimum power.

Several versions are available:

• C-AHT347 is the standard head with fully modified porting AND RACE VALVES for fast
road /rally use.

• C-AHT347RACE cylinder head is intended for out-and-out racing. It is only suitable for engines
that have 0.040”, 0.060” or 73.5mm bores and has larger valves.

• C-AHT348RACE is as above but for 20 thou. oversize bores and offers extra performance on
all sizes.

These Mini Spares 5 port heads represent the best on the market for both value and performance.

For full details and specifications see www.minispares.com or contact our technical specialists at Mini Spares North Tel: 01423 881800 (UK)

We all know that Mini Spares can supply all of the big things from a Mini engine to a brand new bodyshell. However it can also supply all those fiddly bits that make up a classic MIni that you don’t even think about… until you need them.

This bulb holder is for the original Smiths auxillary gauges fitted to the three dial centre dashboards i.e 13H4459 and 13H4460. It will also fit the aftermarket Smiths gauges (SIB part numbers).

Mini Spares have them in stock as part number PM01 at £2.65 inc VAT.

Now you know where to find them.

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

Many classic car owners are confused about which anti freeze they should use.

Should it be Inorganic Additive Technology (IAT), Organic Acid Technology (OAT), or Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT)?

Should it be green, blue or pink?

Mini Spares has taken the guesswork out of choosing the right antifreeze by producing its own Mini Spares brand antifreeze which is suitable for ALL classic Minis.

It can be left in the radiator all year round as it is also a summer coolant and contains rust inhibitors to protect your Mini’s cooling system.

If you’re interested, it also conforms to ASTM D3306, ASTM D4985, SAE J1034 and BS 6580-2010. All you really need to know though is that it’s right for classic Minis and costs just £3.60 per litre – which is cheaper than most other brands on the market.

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

M-Style is proud to offer the ESS tuning supercharger system for BMW E46 three series cars with engine capacity from 320i to 330i.

Taking the 320i engine as an example, the system will increase power to 260bhp and torque to 310nm, powering the car from 0-62 mph in 6.2 seconds.

The system includes:

• ESS Spec Lysholm 1.6l twin screw
supercharger unit
• High strength, dual-layer cast aluminum alloy
ESS intake manifold with integrated high
capacity
• Laminova based liquid intercooling system
• Uni-belt SC drive system with additional OEM
quality idler pulleys,
• Six larger Bosch fuel injectors
• Throttle body style butterfly bypass system for
superior fuel economy during cruising and
optimal throttle response under all conditions
• Perfectly optimized, dyno tweaked MS43 ECU
software
• CNC hard anodized brackets and hardware
• Cast aluminium SC intake system with
crankcase fume reduction system designed for
boost
• High temperature resistant, custom made
silicone hoses
with clamps
• Detailed, step-by-step installation manual
• Heavy-duty drive belt
• All necessary installation hardware

The system includes:
The system comes with a two year unlimited mileage warranty. The system is available for E46 320i 2.2 2001on, 325i, 328i and 330i all at £6,850.00 each inc. VAT.
M-Style can also provide a fitting service at £770.73 inc. VAT

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

M-Style is pleased to announce that it is now offering a superior quality Performance Front Splitter for the G30 and G31 BMW 5 Series.

The splitter is finished in matte black and is available at just £129.00 inc. VAT.

The kit comes with a fitting kit but M-Style recommends professional fitting which it can carry out for just £40.00 including VAT.

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

Gaz offers a Gaz Gold Race suspension kit for Peugeot 205 models that includes coilover struts that are both height and damper rate adjustable. Front ride height is adjustable through 80mm of adjustment.

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.

The struts are teamed with bump/rebound adjustable dampers for the rear.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

GAZ Gold Race Coilover Kits for Peugeot 205 can be ordered as GGA406 at £938.71 + VAT per kit. Eccentric top mounts, as shown, £132.30 per pair.

Gaz offers a Gaz Gold suspension for the VW Polo 6N plus the Seat Ibiza and Cordoba.
The coilover struts are both height and damper rate adjustable. Front ride height is adjustable through 80mm of adjustment.

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.

The struts are teamed with adjustable dampers for the rear.

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.
The GAZ Gold kit for VW Polo 6N, Seat and Cordoba retails at £1,013.58 + VAT.

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

Fidanza, Americaʼs leading performance flywheel specialists, has direct replacement lightweight aluminium flywheels to improve the performance of many European and Japanese models including:
Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lotus, MG, Mazda, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Saab, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, Triumph and VW.

However, buying parts from the States can prove expensive. The prices from the vendor are reasonable but then the extras start to pile on. There’s shipping, sometimes with a broker’s fee, UK import tax and then there’s the Royal Mail’s flat £8 fee for collecting the import tax.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a Fidanza flywheel (or maybe a Fidanza short shift kit) for your car now might be the best time to do it because between 26th November and 4th December Fidanza will be running a ‘Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale’ where you will be able to purchase Fidanza parts direct from the factory at discount prices that will help offset the mandatory additional charges.

Just visit www.fidanza.com and search for your make and model to see what offers are available, but remember the sale ends on the 4th December, then prices will revert to normal so be quick!

For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products, call +1 440 259 5656 or visit www.fidanza.com

Owners of the classic Italian Lancia Fulvia will be pleased to hear that GAZ offers bump and rebound adjustable dampers for the sportscar.

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers will enable the damping 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 but 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 Lancia Fulvia can be ordered as part number GT7-5186 for the front and GT7-5187 for the rear. Both retail at £71.32 each plus VAT.

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