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Let's clear something up: it is common for websites to display links to commercial websites for a small fee.
Not here.
This site has NO commercial interests whatsoever.
On a ligher note, please let me know if you find any bad links. Thanks.
Richard King's site is excellent for anything regarding the transfer box. The best.
Topbuzz, one of the best Calibra sites out there
Stop Technology Excellent site about brakes. Very thorough, myths explained.
Inside Racing Technology Excellent info on aerodynamics
Aerodynamics - lift, downforce the lot. Excellent link
Swedish racers - nice, DIY modified LET site. Now with some english text!
TurboMustangs: turbocharging theory and terms explained
GrapeApeRacing: turbocharging info
Simon Morris's site aka "Daddy Cool". One of the mintest Calibra Turbos around.
PumaRacing Nice site with no-bull articles on tuning. Breath of fresh air
CavalierTurbo.com Engine and mechanical parts are identical to those of the Calibra. Includes a buyer's checklist
Valvers Some nice tech articles here
The Dodge Garage American turbo enthusiast site
Wheels in Motion: excellent site about alignment angles
Too High Psi: American turbo nutter. Here's the making of his drag project (10.4, not bad for such a crude design)
Tomorrow's Technician Go through the articles of the various monthly issues. Some good tech articles here and there.
Dave Andrews, not 100% Vaux related, very interesting though. Try his personal page too, well worth a read in my opinion
Bodywork and paint online manual. Interesting.
SR20DET tech site with some interesting bits
Q&A from "how stuff works". Nice encyclopaedia-like site.
Speeding and how to avoid victimisation from the thousands of UK scameras.
Arrive Deprived - new ethos in policing! Association of British Drivers: lots of good info and ideas here
Who said that radar/laser jammers don't work?
These people even make money selling books that state the obvious. Sheep, wake up!
MIGweb: the ultimate in discussions for all things Vauxhall
ClubCalibra: the place to be if you're a Calibra owner. Here is the newer incarnation of the 'official' site. You don't have to be an official member to participate though. Runs faster too.
The technical guide section of ClubCalibra.net is starting to pick up lately. Illustrated guides to fitting an intercooler or changing the heater matrix should not go amiss.
CavWeb: for all things Cavalier
AndyK's How-To pages: This stuff was there even before I decided to buy a Calibra.
600bhp LET from Finland (stuck in a FWD Nova though, exactly what's needed on their icy roads!)
Boomkamp (dutch enthusiast)
Corsa LET conversion enthusiast site
Z20LET enthusiast site for the successor engine
Turbo Nutters some nice videos there
Boy Racer Guide does what it says on the tin - Barry Boys, humorous too
Acceleration times for many vehicles (0-60 & 1/4 mile)
NOS bits and bobs
Nuts, bolts & screws: what the terms mean - avoid stripping your threads
More about bolts and fasteners: it's more involved than you think!
DIY NOS whatever next!
Ray Hall Turbocharging small Oz outfit, but the site is worth a browse
Con rods and bolts - ARP's online hints&tips, quite illuminating technically. (~1Mb PDF)
Commercial sites:
AutoVaux: Their online ordering is nonexistent, but give them a ring and they really know their stuff. All parts are available, most are original (if you ask) at trade prices, sent to your door. Delivery can be a bit sketchy at times, but if you're in a big rush you can always go to your local Vaux dealer and pay twice the price (sometimes a lot more).
It's how Vaux dealers should really be, instead of the arrogant/overpriced/clueless franchises they run. AutoVaux is a pretty solid reason to own a Vauxhall nowadays, in my opinion.
Skyline and Supra owners would give their right arms for having something similar...Spark Plugs at nice prices. Don't allow yourself to get ripped off by specialist tuners when you can buy from the source.
BuyPartsBy: Apparently good prices for pattern parts
BBA Reman: remanufactured parts in the UK, worth a try for AMMs and the like
Air Con products, not often do we find DIY aircon fixes
www.sapmotorparts.co.uk good prices for parts
dixonsvauxhallspares.co.uk Vaux spares
Vehicle Wiring Products: automotive electrics through the post, very useful
EVO Engineering: low prices for thicker gaskets etc
Fasteners & Engineering supplies
Samco - silicon hose specialists
V-tuning : If you value your turbo and want to avoid overpriced dealers and 'big names'.
NOS Wizards: Their progressive systems are not the cheapest, but they do work wonders
Rally Design: ARP rodbolts and more - good prices, too
Rally nuts: ARP rodbolts and more - worth checking out
Renes: German commercial site
Holset Annoying Flash site, but include nice diagrams and explanations
Garrett They include compressor maps for some well-known turbos
Accralite direct. Pistons from the horse's mouth, and prices reflecting the lack of intermediaries
Pistons UK based people who answer their phone
Ceramic Coatings Highly rated on MIG
Connectors, plugs, leads, ECU repairs
Serck: Radiators, tanks and more. Good prices too.
Flexi hose supplies
Bodyshop wares, apparently at pretty good prices
Airconditioning site, lots of intersting things here
The most comprehensive list of American aftermarket companies
Tools: Lawson-HIS Wide selection and quite often the best prices by a margin. I have repeatedly bought from them.
Franklin Automotive Tools
MachineMart They also have several outlets in the UK
Just off-base good prices from what I've seen
International-tool UK-based with access to some interesting tools
Airtools and fixings through the net, quite useful
RDG tools: Taps, dies and more
Tool Bank both shops and online
Ramps, platforms etc
Axminster Prices are not always the best, but worth a shot maybe
Turbo reconditioning/exchange:
Turbo Dynamics: Good work at decent prices. Much better than they used to be.
I.T.S. Turbos: Please let me know of any feedback, positive or negative
Turbo Active: There has been some positive feedback on service and prices - maybe worth a try
Turbo Clinic Unknown quantity
Essex Turbochargers Unknown quantity
Turbo Technics Quite keen to sell you overpriced exchange units, they may even try to rubbish your existing core, even if it's perfectly repairable. Not immune from smoking-turbo horror stories either...
Superchargers:
B&M Racing and Performance Products
BDS - Blower Drive Service
eRAM electric superchargers
Fowler Engines drag racing supercharger rebuilder
Hansen Supercharger Corporation
PSI - Performance Systems, Inc.
RCD Engineering blower belts and pulleys
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