WIRED 17

Issue 17 - SEPTEMBER 25 EURO CAR PARTS PRODUCT NEWS

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude

It Takes Two

TGT Flash Mapping

Pentosin OE Oils

Smoke Pro

The Marksman II

Brand Awareness

Window Conv. Kits

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It Takes Two

Brake Clinic

I n 2001, there was a European legislation introduced called “R90” that all companies must conform to legally sell brake pads and discs to the general public. This same legislation is now being that we are working with our suppliers to ensure this legislation is adhered to. However, you do have a part to play. It will be illegal to sell discs as singles – irrelevant of whether a customer wants just the one disc. There are exceptions to the rule where handed discs should be supplied individually, but these references are few and far between and should still be sold as an axle set (e.g. 104110898 LH disc should be sold with 104110908 RH disc). We are looking at developing applied to brake discs in 2016. Rest assured

2. By fitting one disc, this will cause an imbalance in the brake system and

contravenes best practice. 3. Point out to your customer that it will be illegal for you to sell individually from 2016

By starting now, you will be ready for the when the legislation comes

into effect (we will notify you closer to the time). This will help to keep your stock levels correct and avoid issues of having an imbalance of stock. If you have any queries, then please do not hesitate to contact Aaron Spencer on aaron.spencer@eurocarparts.com

something on K8 that prevents this. It is better to start getting into the habit now, so that you are fully prepared for the legislation when it lands by stating the following if asked for just one disc: 1. Brake discs should be sold as an axle and never individually.

or Ehsan Arabalizadeh on ehsan@eurocarparts.com

TGT Flash Mapping

New to Range!

T GT FLASH is a single vehicle use personal OBD mapping tool that has over 2000 tested applications. From Porsches 911 Turbo to Volkswagens Lupo and everything else in between. PERFORMANCE REMAP A Performance Remap results in better response from the engine, with increased torque and power of up to 30%. Throttle response will be improved and the rev range will be enhanced. Power delivery also tends to be smoother, making for both a more enjoyable and safer driving experience such as easier overtakes and motorway performance. ECONOMY REMAP With our Economy Remap, most vehicles can achieve a lower rev range, resulting in fuel savings of up to 15%. During normal driving, fuel economy will tend to be better which not only

decreases the cost of fuel that

you will have to pay, but it also minimizes your carbon foot print. Ideal

for Vehicle Fleets and Commuters. BLEND REMAP Alternatively, some

people prefer a blend of both Performance and Economy Remaps, which results in smaller gains to both power and economy throughout the

between 3 different modes depending on what you

are after. Performance, Eco and blend maps. WHAT IS MAPPING AND THE BENEFITS?

performance of your customers’ engine. It can be used by anyone that has access to a laptop, you don’t even need any experience of mapping. You can choose

In a simple terms mapping involves adjusting the cars fuelling, ignition and timing via the ECU to produce more power, better fuel consumption

What happens if my customer wants to setup as a tuner and offer multi vehicle remapping? If your customer requires a solution for multi vehicle mapping we have various hardware suites to get them setup as a tuner. Including ongoing supply of maps. Our best priced option is a KESS V2 ODB machine that even comes with a laptop and 5 introductory maps. They can even have onsite training from our supplier for as little as £1699 all in (£1299 without onsite training). Then each file they purchase thereafter is £120. The performance team are on hand to offer any advice or assistance on this or anything else. Please c ontact Miles Corrick on miles.corrick@eurocarparts.com or David Kracke on david.kracke@eurocarparts.com for any inform ation.

Our prices are highly competitive and we have the stock ready to go.

A complete application list including

and better driveability. Turbo cars will benefit the most but all vehicles will have a noticeable difference after being remapped. If you ever sell the car you can also reload the standard map back onto the vehicle. There is only 1 part number for this product: 980 77 3011 .

power gains and instruction guide will be on ECPEDIA in our performance section very shortly and will also be linked to vehicles on Topcat. For now please contact Miles and David for the application list. (Please note, only one vehicle can be mapped with this product. It gets assigned to the car).

The Marksman II

Finds leaks fast!

FEATURES • Detects frequencies in the ultrasonic (40.5kHz) range - filters ambient noise 5 LED signal intensity • Indicator and audible alarm to pinpoint source • Internal Noise Control ensures that it is unaffected by ambient noise • Self-adjusting Automatic • Precision-engineered air probe optimises versatility Adjustable touch-control sensitivity pad and power switch Gain Control circuitry enhances sensitivity

Leaks and defects can be diagnosed early before they result in more serious breakdowns.

APPLICATIONS The Marksman II is suitable for use in any vehicle

servicing or accident repair environment - its operation is unaffected by external noise. The tool has

T he Marksman II is the ultimate tool to find leaks in vehicle air conditioning systems - It is quick and convenient to use, and simple to operate. TECHNOLOGY Featuring advanced heterodyne circuitry and sound signature technology, the Marksman II converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sounds into audible natural sounds.

the capability to check for leaks of both refrigerant and vacuum, and it integrates easily into a standard A/C service routine. COMPLIANCE The tool supports the legal requirement* that it is a criminal offence to charge an air conditioning system with R134a refrigerant without reasonable due diligence being undertaken to ensure that there are no leaks in the system.

• Comprises ultrasonic receiver, air extension probe, headphones and rugged carry case

If you have any queries please contact Aaron Macfarlane on aaron.macfarlane@eurocarparts.com or Autoclimate on 03455050900

Manual To Electronic Window Conversion Kits

New to Range!

G ot a VW ‘Vee-Dub’ range and in stock, ECP can now supply VW Transporter and Caddy Window Conversion Kits. These kits do exactly as described they convert the Manual window function into an easy to use electrical operation. These kits also contain easy to follow fitting instructions and wiring diagrams to make the job nice and easy for your customer. There is an increasing amount of garages up and down the country who specialise in converting these vans into trendy MPV’s, converting the standard manual windows to higher specification electrical operation is a common part of this process. specialist or conversion specialist? Give them a call today! New to

You can also be confident when it comes down to the selling price, we have researched the market and priced the kits very competitively.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact Gareth Rhodes should you face any difficulties on grhodes@autoclimate.com

TRANSPORTER T5 07/03- 492 44 5501 CADDY 03/04- 492 44 5511

TRANSPORTER T4 91-07/03 492 44 5491

Pentosin OE Oils New to Range! P entosin Range of OE Oils Founded in 1927 in Hamburg, Germany, Deutsche Pentosin- Werke GmbH is globally recognized as a leading innovator and manufacturer of OE synthetic

and mineral oil-based fluids for the automotive industry.

Pentosin has achieved over 27 first fill approvals with most European vehicles using their CHF 11S or CHF 202 hydraulic fluids as first fills. As a recognized leader in hydraulic fluid and transmission technology, Pentosin is currently leading the development of twin clutch transmission fluid. And when it comes to developing fluids that realise technical innovations down the road, Pentosin is driving the charge. Pentosin now supply over 95% of all DCT fluids to OEM in Europe; from VW, Audi and BMW to Porsche, McLaren and Bugatti (Veyron). If you have any queries please contact Pankaj on pankaj.babbar@eurocarparts.com

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS Fluids equivalent to these OE numbers:

522 33 0010 - CHF 11S BMW 83 29 0 429 576 Porsche 000.043.203.33

963 11 0330 - CHF 7.1 BMW 81 22 9 407 549

522 77 3012 - CHF202 Porsche 000.043.206.56

Volvo 307 414 24

Bentley RH5000 Important note on fluid compatibility: if vehicle specifications state CHF7.1, CHF11S and CHF202 can be substituted in place of, but not mixed with, CHF7.1. If vehicle specifications state CHF11S (or CHF202), do not substitute with CHF7.1. CHF11S and CHF202 are fully compatible and mixable. Pentosin CHF fluids should not be mixed with ATF fluids. Always check your owner’s manual to confirm the correct fluid is being used for the vehicle. DCT FLUIDS 1 Ltr Pentosin FFL-2 DCT FLUID VW 522 77 3092 1 Ltr Pentosin FFL-3 DCT FLUID PORSCHE/ ZF 522 77 3102 1 Ltr Pentosin FFL-4 DCT FLUID FOR GETRAG-BMW 522 77 3112 1 Ltr Pentosin FFL-Racing DCT FLUID 522 77 3122 522 77 3102 Pentosin FFL-3: is supplied to ZF and further on to BMW, Porsche and MB • Porsche- on all PDK transmissions on all Panamera, Cayman, Boxter and 997 variants, 2010 onwards. • BMW - all DCT transmissions on standard 1 series, 3 series or 5 series (except M cars), 2010 onwards. • Mercedes - 7G DCT on C-Class only, 2010 onwards. 522 77 3112 Pentosin FFL-4: is supplied to Getrag and further on to BMW, as well as directly to McLaren. • BMW - all DCT transmissions on all M3, M5, M6 and Z4’s, 2010 onwards. • McLaren - all MP4-12C, 2013 onwards.

Smoke Pro Techs who ‘SMOKE’ make money

M echanics who use the Redline Smoke Pro in the workshop say they diagnose more faults quicker that would have been hard to find. Smoke Pro Total Tech Diagnostic Leak Detector® is the world’s best-selling diagnostic leak detector, and guaranteed to be one of the most profitable tools you will ever own. Smoke Pro® gives technicians full-featured diagnostic capabilities to detect, locate, and repair leaks in sealed systems. This compact, yet powerful machine not only finds more repair jobs, it helps you sell those repairs to your customers. • Finds Leaks Faster – Saves time, get more repairs done • No More Guesswork – Pinpoints leaks in any sealed system • Eliminates costly come backs – Instantly confirms repair is successful

Find all kinds of leaks in any sealed system including: Vacuum leaks, EVAP (fuel vapour recovery), Exhaust leaks, Seals, gaskets, brake vacuum hoses, Cooling systems, Oil, wind and water leak, Diaphragms, Central locking and much more. Greatly Reduce Diagnostic Time One simple connection diagnoses an entire system in seconds so that technicians can repair more vehicles in less time. Improve Accuracy of Repairs Find leaks and sell the repair to your customer with visual confirmation. Eliminate

comebacks by verifying that leaks are repaired completely. Pays for Itself in 30 Days With this tool, garage owners will increase their diagnostic turn around, improve accuracy in repairs, reduce those unnecessary costly come backs and heightens customer satisfaction all helping to increase profits. You can now view a video buy just scanning the QR code or clicking the link on why your customer should by a Smoke Pro: http://bit.ly/1Jk69Ke If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact ge-orders@eurocarparts.com

HAAS Brand Awareness

H aas is an exclusive brand from Euro Car Parts. It’s produced by high quality suppliers who supply to OE manufacturers. Haas have a wide range of Engine Management products available. Haas is a premium brand which continually strives to develop the best possible quality at the best possible price. All Euro car parts branches have a wide range of Haas products profiled to offer your customer a quality alternative. Products within the Haas range include: • Air flow meters

• MAP Sensors • Ignition coils • Electric fuel pumps

• Camshaft and crankshaft sensors • Exhaust Gas temperature sensors • Lambda sensors • Temperature switches

contact Colin Downie on colin.downie@eurocarparts.com

For more information please contact about the Haas brand and their products please

You have a chance to win an Infiniti Radio control vehicle, all you have to do is spot the key words that are in this issue of wired magazine. The 3 people that spot all eight words will get their hands on the radio control car. And you must answer the bonus question which is: WHICH EUROPEAN LEGISLATION WILL AFFECT THE WAY YOU SELL BRAKES? Email your answers to: wired@eurocarparts.com , and three winners will be selected at random. The winners from the last issue of Wired were: Joseph Julian, Chris Pepler and Shellie Vinson.

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