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Dunlop Confirmed as OE for European Spec Nissan GT-R

In December production of the European specification Nissan GT-R gets underway at the company’s Tochigi factory in Japan, and the manufacturer reports a number of small but significant changes have been made to the car. Furthermore the Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST tyre, previously available as an option on the GT-R, will be standard fitment on the performance Nissan when it arrives in European showrooms.

The tyre, comments Nissan, was developed specifically for the GT-R and it combines grip and durability, as demonstrated during its ‘time-attack’ lap of the Nürburgring, which yielded a time of 7 minutes 29 seconds. And the manufacturer adds that, just to improve the ride performance even further, a modification has been carried out to the suspension spring rate settings. The Dunlop tyres are matched with a gun metal grey coloured Rays seven-spoke alloy wheel design for the standard and Premium Edition GT-Rs, while the Black Edition will be fitted with the same design but, appropriately, in black.

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Marangoni MiTo M430 to get UK Debut at Autosport

Marongoni Tyre has announced that it will be showing its latest ‘tuned’ project car, the 220bhp Marangoni Alfa Romeo MiTo M430, at January’s Autosport Show in Birmingham. Once again, Marangoni are the first to debut a uniquely designed and tuned example of a newly released Italian car, following the success of the recently tuned Fiat 500. The M430 project, which features “fire red” tyres follows hot on the heels of the car’s Italian release on 12 September.

According to the company, coverage of the M430 has been “swift and expansive,” ranging from specialist tuning magazines such as Fast Car, to the mass market car titles like Top Gear, Evo, Auto Trader and Auto Express. Predominantly web-based, the coverage is set to continue across many more publications in print, confirming that this project car will be the talk of the industry for some time to come.

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Biogas-Powered World Record Set on Dunlop Rubber

Achieving speeds of 327.5 km/h (204.7 mph), the Hohenester-tuned biogas Audi A4 Quattro equipped with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT tyres has set a new world speed record. The TÜV Rheinland-organized record attempt took place at the proving ground in Papenburg, Germany, and demonstrates the performance abilities of climate neutral fuels.

In breaking high-speed record Hohenester used biogas extracted from field grass. With an octane number between 120 and 140 ROZ the alternative fuel offers higher numbers than conventional fuels. “High speed tuning and ecological aspects don’t have to exclude each other,” believes the record-breaking driver, Jürgen Hohenester. “This Audi A4 is a prototype, which proves how powerful these new fuel technologies can be already today.”

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Marangoni Supplies Tyres for First Tuned Alfa Mito

Marrangoni Tyre is supply red rubber for the first tuned Alfa Mito, on display at the forthcoming Essen Motor Show (27 November to 7 December 2008). It’s called the M430, however the reason for the name has, for now, been kept secret. Following the success of the Fiat 500, Marangoni is aiming to demonstrate its interest in tuning very shortly after the release of the production vehicle (on 12 September).

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Scorpion Release Performance Exhaust for Mazda RX8

Mazda’s RX8 is now five years old, and thus a more attainable prospect for those interested in engaging in serious tuning. To cater for those wishing to wring extra performance from the Mazda rotary, exhaust manufacturer Scorpion has release a high performance rear system specifically for the RX8.

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Brabus Launches 22-Inch Mercedes S- and CL-Class Wheels

German tuning specialist Brabus has launched a range of monoblock light-alloy wheels for the latest Mercedes S-Class and CL-Class models. Customers can choose from three Brabus designs – the six double spoke Brabus Monoblock; the sporty- looking Monoblock S wheel with its five polished double spokes; and a 22-inch version of the Monoblock E wheel family, which features nine strikingly styled spokes and a polished drop centre.

The new 22-inch Monoblock wheels can be mounted in size 10Jx22 front and back, and the German Technical Agency (TÜV) has approved them for use with 275/25 ZR 22 (front) and 295/25 ZR 22 (rear) tyres.

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Mak XLR – Matt is the New Gloss

If white is now the new black, then Revolution Motorstore says matt is most definitely the new gloss. Celebrating this new trend in some considerable style, Revolution presents its latest visual feast, the Mak XLR Ice Black. This lightweight multispoke design wheel marries ultra light weight with strength and design integrity. As with most Mak wheels, the XLR is available in a wide range of stud patterns to suit the vast majority of European, Japanese and Tuner cars. Initial sizes will be 17 and 18-inch, with 16-inch to follow soon.

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Renault Retail Offers Wolfrace Tuning Lines

Renault Retail Group, the sales arm of the French car manufacturer, has partnered with Wolfrace Tuning to offer customers styling products in all of its 22 UK showrooms. Although many models are covered by the new scheme, which will see customers offered the products when they buy new Renaults, the new Clio is particularly well catered for with both the standard and ‘Dynamique’ versions able to be “specced” with items like exhausts and wheels.

In addition to all the parts being made to Renault’s exacting standards, customers can choose to really personalise their car over and above the options list, without infringing their factory warranty.

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Scorpion Exhausts – The Balance Of Power

When Scorpion brought the first T304 stainless steel performance exhaust system to the market back in 1992, it caused a stir, to say the least. From this solid start the company has rapidly grown to become one of the world’s largest exhaust manufacturers, with distributors in every continent and products available in over 30 countries. Scorpion has achieved this by working closely with some of the most respected names in the industry, including Citroen and Peugeot Motorsport, Subaru, Toyota and Prodrive. The company also closely values its ties with smaller tuning concerns and independent retailers as an invaluable source of technical feedback and market information. Over 95 per cent of all production is still handled in the UK, much of it by precision hand fabrication.

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Marangoni Extends Its British Profile

Italian manufacturer Marangoni has ramped up its efforts in increasing its profile in recent weeks. After the highly successful Summer show and event programme – which endeavoured to bring the brand to the forefront of the performance and tuning market – the British International Motorshow provided an opportunity to take the firm’s self-styled ‘Marangoni Brand Experience’ to the record crowds that gathered at Excel in London. The company believes that its name carries the promise of European heritage, all-round performance and value, hoping that this triumvirate of riches resonates strongly with drivers of both performance and everyday cars.

Headlining the Marangoni presence at the British International Motorshow, and very much the draw on the Santa Pod Raceway stand, was the mighty Progetto Marangoni Toyota Yaris; an attraction that has been popular with British crowds all year. With the car on public display for a full week and contrasting with other show exhibits, the company was delighted with the response of motorists. Marangoni report a “huge number of requests for information on the Marangoni product, with visitors clamoring for information and the right Marangoni tyre choice for their cars.” The palpable hit scored by the Yaris helped to further establish Marangoni as a widely-recognised tyre brand amongst the show’s knowledgeable and discerning audience.

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Cool Colours

For those wanting a custom look and a reduced under bonnet temperatures, automotive coating specialist Zircotec has developed a range of 13 new coloured ceramic coatings that can be applied to components such as exhaust manifolds and turbo housings. The process uses a derivative of Zircotec’s proven Thermohold ceramic coating, delivering a multi-layer ceramic paint finish in a choice of colours including red, green, blue, yellow, black, gold and silver. These coatings are designed to offer, says Zircotec, the ultimate in thermal barrier performance whilst also providing an attractive finish that is durable and easy to maintain.

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Automechanika 2008 Already Breaking Records

A record breaking 1,600 exhibitors have already confirmed to attend the fourth Automechanika Shanghai show to be held in Shanghai, China from Dec. 10-12, 2008. Hall space at the Shanghai New International Expo Center will increase 80% to 92,000 square meters, compared to last year’s 51,000 sqm. The show is also the world’s second largest Automechanika after Automechanika Frankfurt, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in September. Altogether, there are 13 Automechanika trade shows around the world.

“With more than 1,600 exhibitors from 17 countries for Shanghai we have already surpassed our 2007 figure of 1,250 exhibitors,” said Fiona Chiew, group manager of trade fairs for Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong. We expect a final figure of 1,800 exhibitors, spread over eight halls and more than 30,000 visitors for the show this year. This reflects the tremendous interest in China’s automobile industry and its automotive parts, equipment and service supplier sector.”

In line with the Automechanika global brand format, a complete range of products from low to high-end and basic to hi-tech will be displayed in five categories: Parts Systems, Accessories Tuning, Repair Maintenance, IT Management, and Service Station Car Wash. (Tire Review/Akron)

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MAK to Appear at Automechanika

Italian wheel manufacturer MAK has announced that its presence will be felt at the next Automechanika – the international fair dedicated to car components and accessories. The event will be held in Frankfurt between Tuesday 16 September and Sunday 21 September.

Automechanika will give MAK the opportunity to speak with many international dealers: the company promises to the opportunity to increase its contacts and business, especially since it exports many of its products. “Looking at our growth and considering our purpose to develop our business in those foreign countries that seems to be more interesting concerning car fashion accessorizes, we have to say that we must be present and exhibit MAK range at such an important international fair as Automechanika: there we can optimize our business,” says Emanuele Roncadori, MAK Export Manager.

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Precision Measuring Saves Money

Danish company Re-Solution claims to have developing a gadget that could save retreaders as much as 1 euro per casing. BGuide is a high-precision measuring instrument designed to calculate the precise distance from the tyre’s surface to the steel belt, even when the tyre is rotating.

With 30 measured values per second and a resolution of 0.1mm, the BGuide can give 100 per cent coverage of the tyre’s surface in five seconds, providing a continuous digital readout. As well as revealing any concealed damage or separations, the equipment allows retreaders to optimise their buffing and thus save both time and cushion gum. By “fine tuning” the applied layer of cushion gum by a mere 0.2mm, says Re-Solution, the retreader will save 180 grams on a 315/80 R22.5 casing. This equates to 1.05 euros per casing, which means that, if you process 12,000 casings a year, your annual savings would be 12,600 euros, the company maintains.

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Fifth Gear to Test Cooper Tyres

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Cooper Tire’s acclaimed Zeon 2XS tyres will be put to the test on the small screen during the Fifth Gear programme that will air on 25 August. The ultra-high tyres will be featured on the Nissan R35 GTR of performance tuning company, GTC, as the car goes head to head with a Porsche 911 Turbo. GTC director Ben Linney’s GTR is the first example of the car to land on UK shores and, after tuning, pumps out 536bhp. The car was driven by Fifth Gear’s high-profile new ‘test driver’ during the head to head run at Welsh circuit, Anglesey, on 9 July.

The car, and the Cooper Zeon 2XS tyres, perfect for the GTR thanks to their superior cornering and handling characteristics, performed impeccably during the test, according to Linney. “The car was driven hard all day,” explained Linney. “The driver was doing power slides and drifts in the wet weather, just feet away from the cliffs. The 2XS tyres lasted all day, and with very little wear. As they say, they ‘don’t give up a thing’.”

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