Want to know how to tell a good silicone hose from a bad one?

Viper Performance bought a selection of cheap silicone hoses on line and put them to the test against their own products in front of the camera.

The video proves that cheap doesn’t always mean value for money and buying a reputable product can be better value in the long run. Don’t get caught out. Watch the video before you part with your hard earned!

Find it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VqEK9XdZ7KM

http://youtu.be/VqEK9XdZ7KM

for classic Minis Cooper S and Automatics

If you want to prevent disaster, you should check your driveshaft joints before they self destruct!  The best and easy way to do that is to listen and feel the car as you lift off the throttle while getting off a fast road/motorway etc.

If you feel a slight vibration, it could be the universal joints starting to go.

Mini Spares offer a universal joint that is suitable for performance use for that extra peace of mind.

Order as GUJ101EVO at £8.82 inc vat

Webcon are now offering their own ducting hose.



Webcon duct hoses are extremely high quality products made from durable rubber and designed specifically to withstand extreme off-road conditions, but are suitable for any applications.



Both sizes feature 70mm inside diameter ends that can be used on round or oval plenums and air filters.



They are available as follows

350mm length    9990119700    £29.95 plus vat

700mm length    9990073100    £41.95 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…

Hi again. I'll get some more pictures of the custom cars soon..

I have been slowly stripping out the car with the eventual intention of putting in a full rollcage.

I have got hold of some carbon fiber seats. But the driver one needs re-padding and trimming.

The office...

I have made my own seat mount and plan to replace the seat mount points with tubing so I can get my ideal height..

Also,I am making a prototype hydro that will be a direct replacement for the OEM handbrake.…

dear all,

this is a audi R8 V10 supercharged with 718 HP with 75 Mkg

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Viper Performance now offer a silicone Turbo Induction Hose for the Nissan Skyline GTS R33/34 (engine code : RB25DET)



The Viper silicone hose is a direct replacement of the original rubber hose and adds the benefits of long life expectancy and reliability for track days and fast road use.



As with all Viper hoses it has been ‘over-engineered’ with an inner liner + 5plies of reinforced top grade silicone so that the hose will be strong and NOT collapse.  

The silicone Turbo Induction Hose for the Nissan Skyline R33/34 can be ordered as part number 060 at £82.50 including VAT and is available in a choice of Blue, Red or Black



Order directly from the Viper performance website.



For more details, telephone 0845 0953 423 visit…

I'm not one for car clubs or forums. In my admittedly limited experience, they are a soapbox for those who lack imagination to dog on those who think outside the box. Sure, there are those members with vast knowledge, who are willing to impart there wisdom to anyone who seeks it out. However, for every enlightened soul, there always seems to be another 10 of the message board mafia who post after every picture - "MORE LOWZ". 

The meets (again in my experience only) seem to be even worse.  Dozens of folks show up at pubs with car parks, (which generally means it's a play park / pub / eatery) order a round of soft drinks and talk in a riddle of chassis and engine codes.

There is the occasional club meet I can get on board with though. The Nissan 200SX Owners Club track day at Crail is just such a day.…

The 106 Evolution project is an hybridation with a 106 Cartoon and a Mitsu EVO IV.Owner and builder = PHILDAR



Description:





Engine :

- Stock cylinder, 2000cc

- pistons Wiseco HD 1400, 85.5mm

- rods Howards 1000+

- Headgasket HKS v2

- Kelford 280 camshaft

- Exhaust manifold HOME MADE

- Garrett GTX 3582 carter TIAL

- External WG TIAL 44mm

- Injector 1400 CC

- 2* Bosch 044

- ECU Sybele Challenger 6

- ACL motorsport cleavite bearings

- Full ARP Stud Kit

- GSC Power-Division springs Kit

- New OEM Lifters

- Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit

- Brand new OEM complete engine gasket set (with/t Head Gasket



Drivetrain :

- Xfertbox and axles of EVO 7RS

- Fidanza Flywheels

- Gearbox stock Evo4 for the moment

- Exedy Triple disc

- all of the bushings

- Front brakes: 6 pots…

2013 brings the second year of Apex festival down at lydden hill race track, its a full action packed weekend of cool ass aircooled rides to classic, race, retro and performance cars.

Unfortunately I couldn't make it to both days so sunday was the day for me and here is my take on the day..

Its definatly not a weekend to be missed, its only the second year it has been run but it was a big hit this year and I will say its will be bigger next year..

Once arrived it was time to grab the camera and start having a wonder around to look at what the Apex festival guys had install for us..

Sooo I wont bore you will all my chatter and il let you see the cool ass aircooled goodness that was at the day…

Monster Energy Driver Steve 'Baggsy' Biagioni gives us a tour of the Bordeaux Merignac Circuit.
Steve 'Baggsy' Biagioni's Facebook Page