Pipercross Release New Megane 3 Panel Filters

Filtration expert Pipercross has released a new range of filters for the latest incarnation of the Renault Megane. Covering both petrol and diesel variants, the new panel offers a direct replacement for the OEM part, but with several dynamic benefits.

Fabricated here in the UK, each Pipercross filter uses multiple foam layers to allow up to 30% more air flow through to the engine, improving power, torque and drivability over the stock paper filter. Fitment is simplicity itself as the Pipercross upgrade simply slips into the factory airbox in seconds.

As well as increased flow rate, all Pipercross filters can actually filter down to a much finer rate than factory filters, preventing any foreign particles from entering the induction tract, offering even greater protection for your engine. This same construction means that the filter can also go longer between service intervals than even leading cotton-gauze filters, before needing to be cleaned.

Despite these impressive abilities, all Pipercross panel filters come with a lifetime warranty and can be easily cleaned again and again for re-use, providing years of faithful service and paying for themselves many times over. This is due to their patented reticulated polyurethane foam and multi-laminated open cell construction.

Priced at just £34.85 including VAT, it makes the perfect first warranty-friendly improvement.

For more details on the 3,000 vehicles covered by the Pipercross range, please visit www.pipercross.com or call the team on 01604 707750.

Pipercross Corrado K-Jet Induction Kit

Owners of VW Corrados fitted with the K-Jet management system often struggle to find ways of improving the induction set-up much beyond upping the panel filter to a superior part. Thankfully, induction expert Pipercross has created a bespoke induction set-up that fixes directly underneath the bulky K-Jet unit, but more than doubles the surface area available for filtration.

In addition to the vastly improved surface area, carefully selected multilayered foam within the unit offers 30% more air-flow than even the most efficient of OEM filters. In addition to providing a far better rate of flow, the ingenious multi-layer design also filters down to a far finer rate, protecting the engine against damage. The kits come complete with a can of cleaning spray to keep the filter in tip-top condition and thanks to a lifetime warranty, it makes huge financial sense, especially when you factor in the reasonable £99.99 price tag. Both 8 and 16 valve versions are catered for and best of all, each kit is lovingly hand-crafted in Pipercross’ UK factory.

As a cost-effective alternative to throttle bodies or carbs, The Pipercross K-Jet kit provides a noticeable induction ‘roar’ and performance increase for a fraction of the price, So if you’re running a Corrado, join the ‘Jet-Set’ and fit a Pipercross! Even if you’re not, with over 3,000 models covered in the range, there’s a good chance they have one to enhance and protect your engine.

For more details on the Pipercross range, please visit www.pipercross.com or call the team on 01604 707750.

Cobra Launch New Suzuki Swift Suspension Upgrades

Leading Dutch suspension manufacturer Cobra has launched a range of springs to cater for the superb Suzuki Swift.

The capable hatch won critical acclaim upon its launch as Japan’s answer to the sure footed ‘new’ Mini. Although the Swift is extremely capable ‘out of the box’ the new Cobra Spring upgrades endow it with a new level of composure altogether.

Two variants are available. One set for the 1.3 and 1.5 engined models which drop the car by 35mm – and one for the hotter ‘Sport’ version which takes the already lower chassis down by a further 30mm.

Handling is dramatically improved thanks to the lower centre of gravity, and thanks to a careful choice of spring rate, ride quality is hardly affected. In addition, the Cobra springs are pre-fatigued and heat treated, before being powder-coated to protect them against the elements. This attention to detail is backed by Cobra’s class leading 5 year warranty.

The 1.3/1.5 kit costs £118.25 + VAT and the Sport kit comes in at £122.22 + VAT.

For more details please visit www.cobra-suspension.com or call Cobra on 01530 517920.