Newsletter No 23
24 October 2005
Greetings
In the past we stocked an Ignitor that could replace the Electronic module for the Land rover V8 with electronic Distributor. Albeit expensive at 1400 N$, it was a lot cheaper (and better) than replacing the stock module. Now we carry a module that is good for fixing EFI cars such a Land Rover discovery EFI when factory dist blows and can fit I-2 module with 0.7 coil and trigger EFI system fine, but you must use the points distributor 35D8 with LU-181 (pity about this). This module costs 1280 N$, and that is a bargain.
Often I get asked why we Port
cylinder heads.
The adjacent heads
shows us clearly, why. On the left is the original Colt head and adjacent to
that is the new one I got from the agents.
If you look closely
the ports are definitely different in finish.
Even on a “good”
head, it pays to remove the blemishes for a healthy increase in efficiency.
If you look at our prices, which include reconditioning
but no parts, it is hardly more expensive than a rebuild.
Please stay away
from those “artists” that skim the head to death.
There is a certain
amount one can remove from the stock heads, but that is engineered in there by
the factory so one can correct for warpage/blemishes.
Taking 3mm of a 4Y
head, even with the wildest cams causes nothing but Detonation.
For those in the know, I have sold BMW motorcycle parts at
excellent prices (a hobby of mine) for the last few years. A Friend of mine
actually had shares in White Power shocks and the last SA-VP I got in for a
K100 cost N$ 3300. This is a much more advanced shock then the EMU (Emulsion)
damper with a separate reservoir for the oil. It has both adjustable
rebound and compression damping (sowohl druckstufe als zugstufe).
I will stop selling White Power: They have raised the
prices in a terrible way. I will sell Wilbers Products in future,
specially since there was a test
in "Motorrad" where Wilbers was tested superior then White
Power.
However, when you compare a White Power SA-VP with a Wilbers EMU, the White Power will win, so my past customers were always in the first row.
We just got a
shipment of K&N filters in. The prices
will astound you, compared to anywhere else (and I still give discount on
bulk).
We will order
one more container for the end of the year, so please place your
orders within the next 3 weeks.
K&N History
Over 35 Years ago the K&N filter was developed for the Baja 1000 Desert race, as no conventional filter lasted more than a few hours in this gruelling 800 Mile desert race.
Today there is hardly any type of Racing where K&N is not the filter of Choice. K&N have graced Formula 1 winners through Rally and Supertruck championships and are the filter of choice for Cart racing, as these vehicles sit so low to the ground that they have to operate in the Dust Zone.
K&N and Nick’s Racing
While living in the USA I became convinced that K&N was the ONLY filter to use.
When I had decided to come back home, I approached K&N in England, showed them on the map that Namibia was no part of South Africa. Placed an order and paid with travellers cheques.
Today I move close to 50 000 Rands worth a month.
What does a K&N do?
Lets through more Air = Power + Fuel Economy
Meets and exceeds all OEM manufacturers filtration specifications = Most effective Filter for dusty conditions
No need for Re-jetting or adjustments to engine management, if still stock.
Never need to buy another filter due to the million-mile warranty
Misconceptions
about K&N.
It lets through bricks, ok make that dust. You will not get a better filter than a Dirty K&N.
It needs to be cleaned often. No such thing; every 40 000 Km’s on a Plaasbakkie and every 150 000 on a Sedan using Tar roads.
There are many look a-likes, but only 1 K&N and that works.
You only jeopardise the vehicle manufacturers warranty if you install an open (cone type) K&N. Standard replacement filters are the way to go unless you want induction noises and don’t care about your warranty.
Maintenance &
Warranty of K&N
No over oiling or using Muti’s
Million-mile warranty on Std replacement filters.
Who all uses K&N’s:
Formula 1 (These were purchased by the teams itself and was no kind of sponsorship)
Tour operators & Safari Companies, simply because K&N’s need to be Serviced less often and are more effective on Gravel roads
Construction companies on Compactors etc to protect their machinery from dust
Mines because they guarantee less Maintenance costs.
Windgat ouens wat van daai “Dreuning” hou
Average person who wants to save on his fuel bill and get a bit more woomah as well as never having to buy another filter again.
I
have a FIPK kit for a
You got one of these cars and let me fit
the kit; it is yours for FREE (The MSRP is 425 US dollar). All you have to pay is 250 N$ for fitting.
If
you absolutely have to show your appreciation, a bottle of Meerlust Rubicon
1979 is always welcome.
The following
has been updated since Newsletter 19:
My Warranty conditions were slightly updated
My Bantam article has been updated
As is the
pricing on the 22R modifications have been
brought to date.
I recently went
on a Max Planck Diet.
A Wanted & For Sale column:
48 DCOE, Sidedraught with manifolds, linkage,
K&N etc. for 1800 City Golf 2000.00 Fritz
064-400352
Order Code: ML1037 NEW
SRP – R 89.00 incl. Vat.
Hot
Pink Solitaire single AAA cell comes in a presentation box with an
AAA battery and key lanyard.
High intensity
light beam, with a range of approximately 30m.
The torch has a continuous
battery life of approximately 5 hours.
High strength aluminium
alloy case, which is o-ringed, sealed for water resistance.
Spare lamp secured in the
tail cap.
8cm in Length, 25g in weight
with batteries.
Limited lifetime warranty.
Made in the USA
Remember the Rechargeable Maglite is
still on stock for 1200 Retail including VAT, Car and home charger + holding
brackets.
Cheers
Nick von Bergen