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Street One: Come Rain, Come Sunshine the show must go on Customisation: Miracle Men BMW Motorsport club Zambia
Fastest Car in Zambia: sneak peak of the Nissan GTR35 Latest cars 2014: BMW 2014 collection Concept crazy: a look at the 2015 Toyota sienna, Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster, 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Sports Cars: Sports Cars on a Budget Wheels on four: Four wheel drives Bike Review: Super Bikes
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B eing a motor enthusiast and having taken part in
organising various motor shows in the country like
the Street One motor shows, including having to
attend many other motor sport shows, events and
meetings in the auto industry, has given me a great opportunity
to mingle and interact with various people from various sec-
tors of the auto industry. Not only locally, but including people
from other neighboring countries like Zimbabwe. These peo-
ple include consumers, motor sport fans, works shops, compa-
ny owners, suppliers and many other types of people. This has
been a very good experience for me. The most interesting ex-
perience, being the exposer I have had to auto enthusiasts out
there with a lot of talent and skill in customisation and motor
sport and how they have been combining this, which is an in-
describable experience. Customisation and motorsport, which
are both growing at a faster rate in the country with a really
high fan base. You would be amazed to see what many youths
out there are up to and their abilities when it comes to customi-
sation. If you have attended any of the motor shows in the
country especially the Street one motor shows held by Street
one motor club and the “Show and Shine” event held by Mid-
night Club Lusaka, you are my witness to it all. Their works
and creativity levels are good. Unfortunately, the down side of
it all is that their talent is not being supported and promoted
much by the local people.
However, with the customisation segment we are hoping to
expose this talent more to help it grow and with the hope of
having many other people take part in it, to unveil their talent.
When it comes to the rise of motoring events in the country,
there are some events that have captured the hearts of many
Zambians in the country including people and entities from
foreign countries. These motoring events comprise of Drifting
and Burn outs. The love for the sport is shown from the mas-
sive turn out of people to these events. However, this currently
drew attention to some entities in our neighboring countries,
which led to the invite of the motor clubs in the country to par-
ticipate in the ZAF – Zimbabwe Auto Festival which was held
in August.
Apart from all this, the magazine is meant to serve as a guide
as to what is new in auto industry, company reviews, Auto
reviews and many other interesting articles revolving the auto
industry both local and international.
Hope you enjoy reading this first issue.
Muka Mumpele
Email: [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
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COME RAIN COME SUNSHINE, THE SHOW MUST GO ON
STREET ONE
T he Street one movement, pre-senting you with the alternative mo-torsport consisting of burnouts (by both cars and motor bikes), stunts, drifts and a car show for customized and exotic cars in the country. Being mostly famous in South Africa, But now brought to Zambia. Who are they? Street One? Many people have been asking this ques-tion, Street one is an alliance of vari-ous motor clubs, individuals and en-tities namely Petrolheads Lusaka, BMW Motorsport, Auto Craft Tuning, Lusacar Magazine (Online maga-zine), magesh VW club and other entities working together to bring you these shows. With a number of
other participating clubs like the Mid-nightClub Lusaka, AMA Blax Clique, Street Monster Familia, Zambian Bikers and other clubs and individu-als. Being motivated by the massive turnout of people from the past shows like the Independence show 2013 and the December 2013 show. With a massive turn out of over 700 people from different parts of the country like Central province, South-ern province, Eastern province, oth-ers coming all the way from the North-western Part of the country just for the show. Regardless the age or gender. Despite the weather conditions. Dedicated fans were like “like come rain come sunshine, the show must go on”.
The Shows are hosted with the pur-pose of Promoting Road safety in the country, entertainment and to promote the local talent which has been unveiled in the country which consists of Customisation and skills in Burnouts and Drifting. What to Expect from Street One With one failed show in February due to some unknown factors, Street one is most definitely making a come up to celebrate Jubilee as Zambia turns 50. this one will be bigger and better. The Date and Venue to be an-nounce in due time. Come rain come sunshine, the show will go on.
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Street one shows
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M5: with the Production of the 2014
version which began in July 2013,
bringing with it a new Competition
package that includes a 15-hp in-
crease, 20-inch wheels, suspension
tweaks, refined steering, and a sport
exhaust. New LED taillights and a
revised steering wheel and grille
round out the M5's updates.
M6: Available in coupe, convertible,
and Gran Coupe body styles, the
2014 version should be in show-
rooms anytime soon. A manual six-
speed is available on all M6s as a
no-cost alternative to the seven-
speed dual-clutch automatic.
X5: the latest X5 arrives with a
choice of two gasoline engines: a
300-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-
six or a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V
-8 with 445 horsepower. Both are
coupled to an eight-speed automatic
transmission. Rear-wheel drive is
available with the six-cylinder. A die-
sel-powered X5 will arrive in 2014,
and an M version should follow soon
after.
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INSIGHTS
A legacy of victory. Since 1984, NIS-MO® has been the official in-house rac-ing arm of Nissan. Started by a group of maverick Nissan engineers almost 30 years ago, NISMO® is synonymous with passion, expertise, and the heights of Nissan performance – not to mention decades of racing dominance. The ve-hicles it creates have one goal in mind: that every time you see a NIS-MO® badge, you’ll know it’s something extraordinary. The flagship of GT-R.® The flagship of NISMO.®Engineered with brilliance, designed with an undeni-able edge, and most importantly, fueled by passion without a redline. And at the moment Nissan GTR 35 be-
ing Zambia’s Fastest Car, with the horsepower of -----, really breath taking for all those who have seen it roam through the streets of Lusaka. More on Godzilla in our next issue.
GODZILLA ZAMBIA’S FASTEST
CAN YOU GUESS?
What was the Jaguar car called before 1945?
Look out for answers in this issue
LATEST CARS 2014—BMW
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THE BREWSTER FORD The Brewster & Company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Rolls-Royce of North America. To avoid the stigma of bank-ruptcy, it evolved into Sprinfields Manu-facturing. President John Inkskip’s idea to avoid bankruptcy altogether was to offer four custom-built style on a ford V-8 chassis: town car, limousine, convertible roadster, and convertible sedan, all car-rying a $3,500 price tag. The price was half the typical price of a custom-built car at that time; quite simply, a coach built car for those on a budget
2015 TOYOTA SIENNA A toddler rockets into space. A family’s imagina-tion runs wild. A father begins a curious conversa-tion. With a little creativity, some CGI effects and a bit of ironic humor, the redesigned 2015 Toyota Sienna is the star of the show. For the first time, Toyota is revealing a new vehicle completely online, introducing the Sienna van today through the eyes of three creative, social media-savvy parent. In a series of custom videos, these par-ents bring to life the everyday and sometimes unexpected adventures possible in and around the Sienna.
SMART FORTWO &FORFOUR The revolution enters the next round—the smart fortwo has un-dergone improvements in virtually all areas and is markedly more comfortable. The hallmark smart rear engine concept is being offered for the first time in the four—seater smart forfour as well. Drive power is supplied by the state of the art three cylinder en-gines rated at 45 kW/60 hp, 52kW/72 hp and 66kW/90 hp, while power transmission is performed by a five speed manual transmis-sion or the twinamic automatic dual clutch transmission. A host of innovative details guarantee even more fun in the city. The new smart generation will be launched onto the market in Europe in November. The price for the smart fortwo will correspond to that of the current smart series, while the smart forfour will only cost around 600 euros more with the same engine.
ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE S ROADSTER Aston martin is opening up a new world of exhilarating driving excitement with the an-nouncement of the hotly anticipated 2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster. When it arrives on the markets around the world later this year, the sports car will be-come the luxury British marque’s most potent, fastest and fastest accelerating series produc-tion roadster to date and follows in the broad tyre tracks of the V12 Vantage S Coupe that was launched to the world acclaim in 2013.
2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Having been discontinued in many of the other markets around the world, Mitsubishi Motors’ legendary Lancer Evolution ultra-high-performance sports sedan continues on for the 2015 model year in the United States with a host of new amenities packages for the GSR trim level along with the welcome addition of numer-ous new features to the standard equipment package for the top-flight MR edition Lancer Evolution model.
CONCEPT CRAZY
Conceptcars.com
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REVIEW
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of those cars that always gets a nod when com-paring budget-friendly sports cars. It has never been a speed demon, but it has always boasted a high power-to-weight ratio and precision handling. The 2012 model bases out at $23,470 and ranges to up to $31,225. All models boast the same 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that pumps out a decent 167 horsepower at 7,000 rpm (158 horsepower in the automatic transmission) and 140 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. One complaint is that the base model only comes with a 5-speed manual. To get a 6-speed, you have to bump up to the Touring or Grand Touring model. The 2012 Miata gets to 60 mph in a respectable 6.9 seconds, but critics rave about its handling, as usual. The gas mileage is very nice, for a sports car, as it gets 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with the 5-speed manual, whereas the 6-speed manual and automatic options drop it by 1 mpg. The interior is often praised as being tight, yet comfortable, and the gauges are all well placed. The biggest downfall to the MX-5 Miata is the fact that it only gives you 5.3 cu-bic-feet of trunk space. Then again, why are you hauling luggage and cargo in a Miata? All that does is throw off you weight distribution.
Though they are getting tougher to come by, as they are being phased out, the Eclipse has to have a spot on this list. Starting off as low as $19,499 and capping off at about $29,000, the Eclipse fits the “Budget sports car” term nicely. The Eclipse has certainly packed on some pounds over its years, but it is still a serviceable budget sports car and its latest body style returned it to somewhat of its former sexy self. It comes standard with a lackluster 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that pumps out only 162 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The top end GT trim level is much more respected, as its 3.8-liter V-6 pushes out 265 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Regardless, all of those performance numbers are seriously low for the en-gine size, as a 4-cylinder of that size should crest the 180-horsepower mark and that 3.8-liter powerplant needs at least 300 horsepower. The 4-cylinder model is availa-ble with a 5-speed manual transmission and the GT comes only with a 5-speed shift-able automatic. The 4-cylinder-equipped Eclipse gets 20 mpg city and 28 mpg high-way and the V-6 models get a relatively low 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The GT model can muscle to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds, though there are some tests that show sub-6-second times. We can’t dig up any 0 to 60 times on the 2.4-liter model, so we’ll just say that it’s “slow.” We are figuring it to time out at about 9 sec-onds, at best, we may just have to dig one up somewhere and test drive it to see.
SPORTS CARS ON A BUDGET
NISSAN 370Z
MIATA MX-5
ECLIPSE
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SPORTS CARS
Sexiness, Power and comfortability. Accompanied by luxury makes the ideal sports car that most
people dream of. Want it all without sacrificing one part of it? But on a tight budget. Well below are
some sports cars that might meet your budget. With the
limit of $40k Ah, the 370Z is a force to be reckoned with and its lowest two trim
levels fall right in line with our budget. Unfortunately,
the Nismo model fell just outside of the $40K limit. The base level
370Z comes in at $32,280 and the Touring trim comes in at $36,980, leaving wiggle room to even include taxes within our budget range. Both trim levels use a 332 horsepower 3.7-liter V-6, which also churns out 270 pound-feet of torque. Much like the In-finiti G Coupe, which the 370Z shares its engine with, this 3.7-liter is very loud under full throttle, which knocks it down a notch or two. It makes up for that with a respectable 5.1-second sprint to 60 mph. To boot, it also gets 18 to 19 mpg in the city and 25 to 26 mpg on the highway. It stops well too, getting from 60 mph to 0 in only 101 feet, and it handles like a sports car should. The body is stunning and looks reminiscent of Z-cars from yester-year, while maintaining a modern edge. It’ll be hard for any car to beat out the 370Z, but we’re sure there are plenty that are up to the task.
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REVIEW
WHEELS ON FOUR
SUVS MANLY
MACHINES
It is believed that most men would rather be seen driving in a “manly looking car” as compared to women who are believed would rather be caught in a “girlie—looking car”…. Is it true? From the looks of the type of people found in SUVs in the country, to everyone's surprise many women are being spotted behind the wheels of these cars. Below are some SUVs that might tickle your fancy for both Men and Women.
W ith the Prado 2014, there
are not only significant changes to
the exterior and interior of the Pra-
do, but also improvements to seating
access, handling, suspension and
4WD systems. As part of the revamp,
Toyota has dropped the three-door
Prado which managed sales of
around just ten a month with buyers
clearly preferring the practicality of
five doors. Toyota recognised the
limitations of access to the third row
of seats and in the new model has
increased the forward folding angle
of the second row seats by more
than 12 per cent which has created
an easier entry and exit for the third
row occupants. The Latest Prado has
seven airbags, stability and traction
control, an emergency brake signal
that automatically flashes the stop
lights to warn other motorists and a
rear view camera. This new model
has an improved version of the tech-
nology which benefits handling sta-
bility and ride comfort with smoother
front-rear weight transfer during cor-
nering. The system enables the stabi-
liser bars to loosen for off-road work
giving longer wheel articulation and
then tightens the bars for smoother
turning on-road. The Latest Prado is
really something. Toyota .com
Engines 4.0-litre V6 (200kW and 380Nm), 3.0-litre turbo
diesel (127kW and 410Nm)
Transmission 6-speed manual or 5-speed auto, 4WD
Thirst 11.5L/100km (petrol), 8.5L/100km (diesel)
Emissions 271g/km (petrol), 225g/km (diesel)
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All -road fun, at the glance of the new
Land rover, the range rover sport
takes on being the most dynamic
Land rover yet agile and responsive, it is believed the
Range Rover Sport is first and foremost a driver’s car.
The 2014 Range Rover Sport is designed for optimum
performance taking it to a whole new level giving its
driver the optimum experience. It is said to demon-
strate its all-round capability and versatility in the real
world. Apart from its exquisite interior, the Range Rov-
er Sport has wade sensors that constantly measure the
wading depth and displays exactly how deep the water
is during a deep-water crossing. The sport is driver fo-
cused with technologies like the Adaptive cruise Con-
trol with Queue Assist. The Cruise Control maintains a
present gap with the vehicle ahead, even if it changes
speed. With the Queue Assist, the vehicle automatical-
ly slows down and comes to a stop when it comes to a
stop when it reaches a traffic queue. Apart from this,
the new Terrain Response system that analyses which
terrain ahead and automatically determines which of
the five settings is appropriate (general, grass/ gravel/
snow, mud/ruts, sand, or Rock craw). With all the
above making the Range Rover Sport an interesting
SUV to own. Landrover.com
Engines Supercharged, 3.0 liter v-6, 340
hp, 332 lb-ft; Supercharged, 5.0
liter v-8, 510 hp, 461 lb-ft;
Trans-
mission
8-speed automatic with manual
shifting mode
REVIEW
Range rover sport 2014
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MYTH: COP CARS ARE SECRETELY SUPER POWERFUL
We are not saying that cop cars do not have slightly higher specifications than regular cars. People think that they
have totally new engines or secret police chips or any other secret part meant to stay hidden from regular civilian
cars. Wrong. They are just regular cars with few enhancements.
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REVIEW BIKE REVIEW Are you a motorbike enthusiast? Are looking to buy a motor bike? Are you on a tight budget but still want style? From the bikes below you might just find what suits you best.
Rolling on two
The One To Buy Honda SP-1 £4,000 - £6,000 The Honda SP-1 was a homologation special for the masses that failed to attract the attention, or sales, it deserve to. Built in re-sponse to Ducati’s domination of the WSB series, Honda basical-ly designed a Japanese 916 to prove that they could win if they were racing on an equal footing. With Texan Colin Edwards at the controls the SP-1 won the title in its first year in WSB and then repeated this accomplishment two years later when the updated SP-2 was launched. But why did it fail to set showrooms alight? In 2000 the SP-1 (or RC51 as it was also known) cost £9,999, which was seen as too expensive for a Japanese mass produced
bike. It also came with a fairly primitive and jerky fuel injection system and a peanut for a petrol tank. While over a decade later the fuel injection and tank size are still crap, the value is far more in line with the rest of the market. In fact the SP-1 is a bargain! For £4,000 you get an HRC designed V-twin superbike with bullet proof reliability, excellent build quality and a real exclusivity about it. The handling is sublime, sound with race cans breath taking and when you fit Power Commander to sort the fuelling the V-twin engine is a real gem. Although the tank range is still terrible!
The American Option Buell 1125R £2,500 - £4,500 The 1125R was the final bike that American maverick Erik Buell built before Harley-Davidson pulled the plug on Buell Motorcy-cles. The company’s only water-cooled machine, the R (as well as the café racer CR) uses an Austrian-built Rotax V-twin motor in a Buell chassis. Owning a Buell comes with its own set of issues such as reliability and lack of spare parts, but it is different and the engine is strong. Possibly a bike for the brave but it is a talk-ing point…
The classy Japanese inline four option Yamaha YZF-R1 £3,500-£4,000 This will be nudging the top end of the £4,000 budget but the first generation of ‘underseat pipe’ R1s are starting to drop in price. A superb looking bike the 2004 onwards model has a motor that is a bit rev-happy, however with a claimed 172bhp on tap you are guaranteed thrills. The Yamaha is very well built, reliable and there are quite a few around second hand so you can search out a bargain. Not the most exclusive machine on the market, but a fine performer.
The hooligan Japanese inline four option Suzuki GSX-R1000 K4 £3,500-£4,000 The K4 is the second generation of the GSX-R1000 and comes with radial brakes, titanium nitrided black forks sliders and a cool looking single headlight. Slightly more refined than the orig-inal K1 model, the K4 still has a fearsome motor that is thrilling to ride with a raw feel and nature about it. Finish isn’t great on the Suzuki but it has bags of character and there are quite a few to choose from. Surprisingly the K4 is also very practical as it is comfortable and has a fairly relaxed riding position.
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Y ou must be wondering why that heading “BMW Motorsport Club Zambia Miracle men”, well this article will answer that question ringing in your head. I am sure many of us have had the
chance to have a look at the BMW
Motorsport Club Zambia roam the
streets of Lusaka in a convoy once
or twice. But do know who they
really are?
Well BMW Motorsport Club Zambia
is a motor club that has been for-
mally in existence since Octo-
ber2013, last year with the vision
To become the official BMW car
enthusiast social club in Zambia.
With the mission To enable BMW car
owners to have access to any spare
parts required to maintain and fully
customize their beloved BMW vehi-
cles from aesthetics to performance.
The club was originally founded in
early 2013, following a few drift
events which were held in Lusaka.
Very few individuals with BMW cars
took part in these events. However
ever since the initiative was shared
amongst other BMW owners, it has
been a non-stop positive movement
since then.
About BMW Motorsport Club Z
ambia
B MW Motorsport Club Zambia is a social club for Lovers of the beau-tifully crafted and well engineered BMW vehicles. We provide a platform for BMW owners to meet and share ideas and great stories about how these machines have affected our personal lives. Strictly for BMW Enthusiasts. However what differentiates us from the rest is that we are highly
passionate about our cars which have all been part of our families. We currently have approximately 20 committed members. Our vehicles range from the Leg-endary BMW E30 to the BMW X5.
We live by the creed "Built Not Bought". This implies that we
built our cars in our backyards, into the machines that they are today! We modify them from standard road cars, into performance cars. And when we perform, we do not
hold back! Our motto is; "Kill ALL Tyres". This means we burn
rubber until the tyres blow out! Although the club consists of mem-
bers with various mechanical and
auto electrical skills, as a club, we
currently do not explicitly offer ser-
vices to the general public however
we do share advice on how to re-
pair vehicles depending on the
model.
C&M
BMW MOTOR SPORT CLUB ZAMBIA
Miracle men
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C&M
AGC: What was the first ever project you worked on? BMW Motorsport club: “The first project we worked on as a club was the restoration of a BMW E36 325. This included full body works, suspension and differen-tial upgrades. The engine was also worked on to install forced induction for better performance. This vehicle is
now popularly known as “Problem Child” owned
by the man we call the “Undisputed Dolphin
King.”
Problem Child: BEFORE Problem Child: AFTER
Bmw Motor sport Zambia has worked on several
projects most of which have been restorations
and engine upgrades. From here we follow their
projects as they explain what they have worked
on from their first project to other projects they
have worked on.
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The “Big Fish”
AGC: Have you worked on any special projects? BMW Motorsport club: There have been a number of special projections worked on, a number of restorations and two engine upgrades. The restorations were done on the BMW E34, E36 and E30 models. These included full body and engine restorations, including change of colour. The two engine upgrades were from an E30 and E34 series. The E30 engine upgrade was from a 2.0litre engine to a 2.7IS. This included the differential and computer box upgrade. The E34 engine upgrade was from a 3.0litre engine to a 3.5litre engine. The images below show the restoration and engine upgrades of two E30s.
The photos ABOVE show the restorations of two E34 models. We call these; The “Big Fish”
AGC: What would you say is the best project you have ever worked on? BMW Motorsport club: There are two projects we would nominate in this category, due to their complexity. The first project was carried out on the BMW E34 5 series model. This was an engine upgrade from a 3.5litre to an M-Spec engine from a Z3 M-Coupe. This motor boasts a 3.2 litre with approximately 330BHP capacity. The installation was complicated due the electronics. The fuel pump functionality was quite complex to achieve due to the type of wiring. This required expert consultations from BMW forums on the Internet. The project duration was roughly one month.
The photos below show the engine before and after installation and customisation.
The image on the right shows part of the engine after a cherry red powder coat.
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Continued…. The second special
project is one to be
proud of. It is not yet
known whether this
has been done before
but dare we say, we
just may have been
the first in Zambia, to
achieve this! This was
the installation of a
535 engine from the
E34 into the body of
an E30. This installa-
tion was both techni-
cally and mechanically challenging.
The 535 motor is significantly longer,
taller and needless to say, heavier!
The modifications which were made
in order for this to be a success in-
cluded cutting, grinding and welding
parts of the body, in order for the
engine to fit. A new exhaust line was
installed. The exhaust system was
fitted with Bosal boosters and
muffler. A job well done by the one
and only Kelvin Exhaust Systems.
AGC:: What are some of the challenges
you faced during the project?
BMW Motorsport club: The main challenges faced with this project were; 1. Length: The 535 engine is longer than all other engine types originally fitted in the E30. Fitting this engine was particularly tricky due to the po-sitions of the engine mounts. The position of the gearbox was not an issue as the body was made with pro-visions for varies positions for the gearbox crossmember. The propeller shaft had to be cut in order to reduce
the length due to the new position of the gearbox. This was accurately done using a length machine in order to avoid vibrations when the car is moving. 2. Height: Similarly to the length, the 535 is taller due to the throttle bracket and also position of the ex-pansion tank (water bottle). This challenge meant we had to play around with the crossmember. As the original cross member could not be used due to the position of the engine mounts, we had to install a second crossmember at the front of the chassis. The position of this crossmember had to be modified in a clever way because the engine had to be lowered due to the height. How-ever, we had to make sure the newly installed crossmember did not re-duce the ride height as we had to ensure that the oil sump was high enough from the ground so that the car could easily drive over speed humps. 3. Weight: The weight of the 535 engine is one that had to be carefully considered. The newly installed crossmember had to be strong enough to support the engine. It was modified to enable the engine to sit safely but at the same time provide structural strength to the chassis. This is why the original crossmember was not removed. In addition to this, the position of the engine had to be considered due to weight distribu-tion to avoid understeer of the car
during cornering. With an engine this big and heavy, the suspension had to be considered. However this particular E30 was al-ready fitted with extremely strong front end springs and long shocks. Astonishingly, the suspension main-tained the ride height even after completion of the installation. The weight of the engine also has an effect on the brakes of the car. These had to be upgraded. The BMW 3-series T.I version or Z3 coupe suspen-sion and braking system were op-tions for this installation. 4. Cooling: The 535 motor is known
to operate at very high tempera-
tures. This is why one has to be clev-
er with the type of radiator they use.
A fan clutch could not be used on this
engine due to the power of the mo-
tor as it has a chipped computer box
which further enhances the power
delivery. The blades and fan belts
could be damaged. To avoid this, an
electric fan had to be installed to en-
sure the cooling was sufficient. As
mentioned earlier, the 535 is long
therefore, modification to the struc-
ture of the body had to be made, in
order to create space for the radiator
and electric fan. The front-end of the
car had to be modified to allow more
air intake.
19 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
The photos below show the progress of this project from a 2.7 I.S engine to the newly installed 535 engine.
Project duration was approximately 3 weeks. However, more modifications are yet to be done to turn this machine into a
serious powerhouse! Future modifications include a turbo and intercooler installation, M-spec gearbox and differential.
AGC: Tell us about the awards you have won in the past BMW Motorsport club: There have not been many car competitions run here in Zambia, however during the first ever show and shine competi-tion, we won the category for best overall car. This was awarded to us for the works done on the E34 5 se-ries. The one we call “The TA-TA”.
AGC: Where do you see yourselves in five years’ time?
BMW Motorsport club: We intend to transform the club into a fully functional and well recognised BMW repair and customization company. AGC: What should people expect from you? BMW Motorsport club: What should people expect from you?
People should expect more impres-
sive and crazy BMW modifications.
At the moment, ALL member vehicles
are naturally aspirated engines. Tur-
bo modifications are on the way!
Expect more presence and definitely
more and more entertaining shows!!
A few photos from our various hook-
ups are shown below.
BMW hook-up at Kabulonga boys
BMW Hook-up – Surprise visit to one of our fans.
20 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
AGC: What are your thoughts on customisation in the country and its future. BMW Motorsport club: Customisation in the country is getting more and more advanced. There are a lot of private garages and individuals doing this. It is already evident with the different car clubs. Once we are able to fabricate car parts, the sky will be the limit.
AGC: Is there anything you would like to share with the public?
BMW Motorsport club: We have fans from all walks of life. We want to let them know that their love and support motivates us! We really appreciate the warm welcome we receive everywhere we go and we would not be where we are today, without them. Please continue with your love and support and we will in-volve you more in what we do. We will work hard to bring you better and more entertaining shows. And re-member; please adhere to all traffic rules and regulations! THINK BEFORE YOU DRIVE!
AGC: How do people get in contact with you?
BMW Motorsport club: The easiest and quickest way for peo-ple to contact us is through our Face-book page. Send private messages to our inbox and we will respond. Log on to:
www.facebook.com/BMWMotorsportClubZam-bia Our e-mail address is
bmwmotorsportclubzam-
Now you understand why we all
them Miracle Men.
21 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
C&M BEFORE AND AFTER Customisation
By Auto Craft Tuning
By BMW MotorSport
Zambia
By PetrolHeads Lusaka
More details on the cars and more in our next issue AGC
22 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
C&M
10 Ways To Make Your Car
Go Faster By - Autocraft Tuning Zambia
H ave you ever thought?
“How can I make my car faster?”
If so, this article is for you. Today
we look at the first 5 ways to get
your ride gain some extra horses and
go faster. We all want to go faster,
every one of us. But the big question
is, how can I make my car faster and
what’s the best way to do it? And
what are the best ways to spend your
hard-earned cash.
1. LOOK AFTER IT!
Regular servicing, including chang-
ing the various fluids and filters, is
vital if you want to keep your car
delivering the performance it was
designed to give. Not only that, but
on tuned motors it’s a good idea to
take your car to a respected tuner
once a year so, as well as regular
servicing, they can check and adjust
fuel and boost pressures, ignition
timing, and if necessary, the map-
ping of the car’s ECU to keep the
car running at peak performance. It’s
not unusual for some cars to need
quite large adjustments, even when
they seem to be running perfectly
fine. In the past I have seen gains of
extra horses just from adjusting the
ignition timing to its optimum.
2. LET IT BREATHE!
Almost all cars come with restrictive
inlet and exhaust systems as stand-
ard, mainly to cut down on noise,
but also to deliberately reduce power
levels for economy and reliability
reasons. Catalytic converters are
very restrictive too. Because of this,
it’s not uncommon to gain 5-10 per-
cent extra power from a full exhaust
system, decant pipe and induction
kit on a modern car. Filter and ex-
haust combos don’t cost a fortune
either, so should be the first perfor-
mance mods you buy and we have
them at a good price. A performance
ECU chip is also a simple mod, im-
proving power and drivability for
relatively little cash. You will only
get small gains on a non-turbo car,
but turbocharged cars can sometimes
give upwards of 25bhp.
3. GAS IT!
Once you have fitted an exhaust and
filter, tuning gets more expensive,
especially on non-turbo charged en-
gines. One exception to this is ni-
trous, which can give huge gains for
the money you have spent. Nitrous
is an oxygen-rich compressed gas,
which, when injected into the engine
with the corresponding amount of
extra fuel, gives an immediate boost
in power. Most standard production
cars can happily withstand a 50bhp
increase in power via nitrous with no
ill-effects, and that’s enough to
make any car a load faster. Remem-
ber the gas doesn’t last long, so you
will need to pay for re-fills. I don't
know who does that in ZAMBIA but
with good connections it can be
done.
4. STRIP IT OUT
You have probably noticed the dif-
ference in performance of your car
when you are on your own in it and
when it’s fully loaded, especially in
small cars. Well, apart from not giv-
ing fat birds lifts, another good plan
for more performance is to strip the
car out. Things such as seats, interior
trim, ICE, sound deadening, the
spare wheel and air conditioning
systems all weigh a hell of a lot.
With them removed you will not
only have faster acceleration, but
also better braking and handling,
too.
However, if you want to spend some
money you can replace your stand-
ard seats with lightweight fibre glass
or carbon fibre buckets,
glass windows with Perspex, and
steel panels with Fibre glass or car-
bon ones.
10 Ways To
Make Your Car
Go Faster
23 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
5. STROKE IT
This is neither cheap nor easy, but
increasing the capacity of your engine
is always a great way to improve all-
round power and torque. This is done
by totally rebuilding the engine with a
new longer stroke crankshaft to in-
crease the swept capacity of the en-
gine.
There is a double advantage when this
is done to a turbocharged motor, be-
cause when you increase the capacity
you don’t just get the aforementioned
gains in power and torque, but a big-
ger engine means more exhaust gas
too. This means your turbo will spin
up much sooner, and also enables you
to run a much bigger turbo than you
could on the smaller engine, but with-
out giving any more lag.
The only disadvantage is that some
stroker kits can make your safe rev
limit slightly lower, but the fact the
new stroker crank is often far stronger
than standard means the safe rev limit
can sometimes actually be higher.
Japanese cars have the most widely
available stroker kits, but they are
common enough for most other types
of engines, and if you are willing to
pay for it, many specialist engine
component manufacturers will design
and build a long-stroke crank and
conrod setup for your car. On some
cars it’s also possible to use the larger
bottom ends from other models to
increase the capacity. Examples of
this are the Zetec bottom end that RS
Turbos often use, 2ltr bottom ends on
Mk2 Golf GTis, and RB30 bottom
ends on Skylines. Look out for more
information in our next issue
The check engine light. Every new car now comes with OBD-II - On Board Diagnostics 2. This is a fault-registering system connected to sensors all over the car, engine, fuel and emissions system. When the check engine light comes on, it can mean many things. There are some-thing like 4,000 unique OBD2 codes that can be stored. Handheld OBD2 diagnostic tools can be plugged in to the OBD2 port which is normally un-der the dash on the driver's side. These tools can read out the fault code and/or reset the system to con-tain no codes. Codes are split into two categories - historical/inactive, and active. The historical codes are lists of things that have been detect-ed in the past but are no longer an issue, whilst the active codes are things that are a problem right now. Codes are subdivided into B-codes (body), C-codes (chassis) and the big-gest list of all - P-codes (powertrain). P0440 OBD-II code. This is the most common code you'll find and it's the first thing you should check. P0440 is the code for Evaporative Emission
Control System Malfunction which covers a multitude of sins. The one thing it covers that you can check is your gas cap (petrol cap). Most new cars have a pressurised fuel system and vapour recovery loop. If you've filled up with petrol and not twisted the gas cap until it clicks, you've not sealed the fuel system. Iand the OB-D2 system will log a P0440 code. In fact, on a lot of cars, that code is so common they'll actually have some way of telling you to check the gas cap. In the Honda Element, for exam-ple, if a P0440 code is logged, the dash scrolls "CHECK GAS CAP" across the odometer display. So if you get a check engine light, check the gas cap first and see if the light goes off. Note : even if the light does go off, the code will likely still be stored in the OBD system and will show up next time it is checked. It wasn't the gas cap. If tightening the gas cap didn't do it, you'll need to find someone with an OBD2 diagnos-tics tool or reader. Some garages will charge you just for plugging the de-vice in and reading the code. If they do, walk away. They're ripping you off. Better to find a garage or me-chanic that will read the code and actually give you a diagnosis rather than just making you pay to find out
a number. Smaller garages and local mechanics will normally do this for you for a small fee, and being inde-pendent, the diagnosis won't be predicated on you buying some ex-pensive parts from a corporate chain. If you're a do-it-yourself type used to working from shop manuals, then a lot of places that will give you the diagnostic code for free. In America specifically, the Schuck's chain do free diagnostics checks (Checker, Kra-gen, Murray's, Advance) as well as AutoZone. Drop in - don't phone up and ask. A lot of times if you phone up they'll tell you it's $40. If you just turn up, more often than not they'll do it for nothing. In the UK I'm not sure who does - if you know, drop me a line. The alternative, if you're into maintaining your own vehicles, is to buy a reader and do it yourself.
The service engine light / Maint Red light. This might indicate "Service", "Service Engine" or "Maint Reqd". It's an indicator that you're getting close to a scheduled maintenance interval.
DASH / INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS
24 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
On some cars it's as simple as counting miles before it comes on, whilst on others it maps engine tem-peratures, oil temperatures, air tem-peratures and other indicators of probable stress to tell you when it might be time for new oil or a ser-vice. In most cars this can be overrid-den or reset by you, the owner. Your handbook will tell you if this is the case. If you take your car for a ser-vice, the garage should reset it for you. Typically this light will come on when you start your car, and then turn off again as part of the self-check. If it stays on for 10 seconds then turns off, it normally means you're within 500 miles of needing a service. If it flashes for 10 seconds, it normally means you've exceeded a recom-mended service interval.
The electrical fault light. This warning light is different in every car but normally it looks like a picture of a battery, similar to the picture on the left here. You'll see it come on and go off when you start your en-gine as part of the car's self-test, but if this light comes on and stays on, it means the electrical charging system is no longer working properly. Think of it like a cellphone battery. If the cellphone is plugged into the charger, you can use it indefinitely, but when you disconnect it from the charger, there's a limited amount of time before your battery runs out. It's exactly the same in your car, only bigger. Every car has an alternator - the charger - and a 12v battery used to supply power to the electrical sys-tem. If the alternator becomes faulty or the drive belt to it snaps, then it will not be able to do its job. The longer you drive, the more your car will use up the remaining juice in the battery and eventually the engine will die. This almost always requires a new or refurbished alternator.
Brake warning light 1 Most cars nowadays have a brake warning light on the dash. Its pur-pose is to alert you that something is wrong in the braking system some-where. If it comes on, check your owner's manual to find out its mean-ing. The brake warning light doesn't have a standard meaning; it could be used for multiple purposes. For ex-ample, the same light may be used to show that the hand brake (parking brake for the Americans amongst you) is on. If that's the case and you're driving, you ought to have noticed the smell of burning brake dust by now. The light can also indi-cate that the fluid in the master cylin-der is low. Each manufacturer has a different use and standard for this light. Which is nice. Because it would be such a drag if the same indicator meant the same thing in every vehi-cle.
Brake warning light 2 If you've got an ABS-equipped car, you also have a second light - the ABS light. If it comes on, get it seen to as soon as possible. It means the ABS computer has diagnosed that something is amiss in the system. It could be something as simple as dirt in one of the sensors, or something as costly as an entire ABS unit re-placement. Either way, if that light is on, then you, my friend, have got 1970's brakes. It's important to note that this light normally comes on when you start the car and then switches off a few seconds later. If it blinks, throbs, flashes or in any other way draws your attention to itself, then take note. It's not doing that just to please itself. Compared to a steady light, a blinking ABS light nor-mally indicates something more seri-ous. In some cases it could be as bad
as "you have no brakes at all."
Coolant warning light This is normally the coolant level warning light. If this comes on it means that the level of coolant in your radiator is low and needs top-ping up. DO NOT OPEN THE RADIA-TOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT! The coolant system is pressurised and it could easily release pressure and spray you with boiling coolant. Do it when the engine is cold. Top up the system with either a pre-mixed coolant bought from a shop, or with distilled water. Don't use tap water - the mineral deposits in it boil out in the cooling system and calcium gets depositted around the inside of the radiator making it less efficient (which will eventually cause it to fail). It's always best to use pre-mixed coolant, or to mix your own rather than using neat water. The coolant mixture behaves as an antifreeze in winter as well as a corrosion-inhibitor to stop your engine rusting from the inside out.
Oil warning light Typically this light will come on if your oil pressure is too low. Low oil pressure is serious and if you contin-ue to drive with this light on, eventu-ally your engine will die. Low oil pres-sure can be caused by a failed oil pump, a blocked oil filter or strainer in the sump, or by low oil levels - for example if your engine is burning oil. Either way, you need to get it fixed, and fast. Low oil pressure is A Bad Thing and your engine won't thank you for leaving this problem untreat-ed.
AGC
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Basic Car maintenance tips
Take care of your car and it will take care of you. Following basic car maintenance tips can help keep you on the road and out of the repair shop.
Battery
Most car batteries today are mainte-nance-free, sealed and can last more than three years. The first sign your battery should be replaced is often trou-ble starting the engine.
Tires
A car tire inflated to 35 pounds per square inch (psi) can lose one psi every month or for every 10 degrees Fahren-heit of temperature change, so your car maintenance checklist should include checking tire pressure. Find the recom-mended level in the owner’s manual or on a sticker on the driver’s side door jamb. And don’t forget the spare.
Rotate tires every 6,000 miles to prevent uneven wear, replace them when they become worn and have the alignment checked if the car pulls to either side when driving or if you notice uneven tire wear.
Engine oil
Checking and changing oil is critical to keep today’s engines running properly and efficiently. Follow manufacturer guidelines for changing the lubricant – generally, every 3,000 miles or three to six months.
Check the oil level with the engine off and the car parked on a level surface. Open the hood, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean with a cloth or paper towel, then return it to the oil reservoir. Take it out again and see whether the level is within the acceptable range marked on
the dipstick. If you add oil, don’t overfill, which can damage the engine.
Transmission fluid
Checking the automatic transmission flu-id is another vital item on the car maintenance checklist. Look for a reser-voir marked ATF (automatic transmission fluid) and follow the same steps as moni-toring the oil level – only this time, with the engine running. Follow manufactur-er’s recommendations for change inter-vals, about every 30,000 miles.
Engine coolant
Replace most engine coolant or anti-freeze every 30,000 miles – or every two to three years. Newer formulas, howev-er, may last up to 50,000 miles. To check coolant level, turn the car off and wait for the engine to cool. Locate the coolant reservoir (usually a translucent plastic tank) and eyeball the level of the coolant against the full and low indicators.
Power steering fluid
Power steering fluid should be changed every three years or 50,000 miles. If you have a power steering fluid reservoir, check the level visually; otherwise, fol-low the dipstick method. Low power steering fluid may indicate a leak, so have your mechanic take a look. More in the next issue.
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PROFILE
KNOW THEM CARZ TECH ZAMBIA
CarZ Tech Carz Tech Limited passionately ca-
ters for the booming motor trade in-
dustry in Zambia through its vehicle
repair service, maintaining vehicle
road worthiness and promoting road
safety. Carz Tech has invested in the
latest technologies in the motor vehi-
cle industry and is well placed to
serve customers whatever make of
car they may have.
Carz Tech has a vision to become the
preferred, efficient and professional
motor vehicle service and parts pro-
vider in Zambia for all brands of ve-
hicles. The Carz Tech premises are
conveniently located along Lusaka’
s Kafue Road, next to Petroda Filling
Station and opposite Metropolitan
School. The premises have 24 hour
security and offer adequate parking
space away from the hustle and bus-
tle of the Lusaka central business dis-
trict.
Work force
Carz Tech has a team of enthusiastic
and energetic staff members with a
rich knowledge and experience in
motor vehicle repair techniques. The
team is made up of mechanics, spray
painters, panel beaters, fitters and
general workers, all of whom are
dedicated to delivering a professional
service at the highest quality.
Facilities
Carz Tech has a motor vehicle diag-
nostic and repair workshop and body
shop, fully equipped with modern
machines. A wide range of vehicle
brands is catered for, including Land
Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, VW,
Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi,
Mazda, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Vol-
vo.
The Carz Tech’s service is backed
up by an inventory of spare parts and
a network of reliable suppliers. If a
particular spare is not in stock, the
company is able to source it within 48
hours.
General vehicle maintenance
services
Carz Tech offers the following
car maintenance services:
Engine overhaul
Gearbox repairs
On board brake disc skimming,
improving braking performance
and increasing safety while driv-
ing. Skimming also stops brake
pedal pulsation and squeaks
Fuel flow testing for leaks as well
as correct pulses and spray
patterns
Ultrasonic fuel injector cleaning
and testing, removing all debris
and deposits from the injector,
making it as good as new
Auto electrical
Carz Tech offers full diagnostic
services on all vehicles:
On board diagnostics to accurate-
ly determine all electrical faults
in the car and its sub-
components
Engine diagnostics and repairs
Key coding
Alternator and motor repairs
Security and alarm systems
maintenance
Body shop
Carz Tech is equipped with a state of
the art body repair facility that in-
cludes panel beating, chassis straight-
ening and spray painting, with a pro-
fessional oven baking spray booth.
The company’s services cover all
aspects of vehicle body repair includ-
ing the cosmetics of both interior and
exterior.
Carz Tech’s spray painting is envi-
ronmental friendly as excess fumes
are extracted by special filters.
Air conditioning recovery and re-
charge system
Carz Tech safely service both conven-
tional and high voltage air condition-
ing systems. The team will also recy-
cle and recharge the fluid circuit and
hoses
Fitment Centre The Carz Tech auto fitment centre
offers professional wheel alignment
and balancing. The car wash bay is
fully equipped with modern ma-
chines to give a thorough clean inside
and out.
Alignment, balancing and fitting
Carz Tech provides the following
services:
3D wheel alignment: Carz Tech offers
a state-of-the-art, precise alignment
system that takes a third of the time
of the standard electronic alignment
system. Carz Tech can align cars,
commercial vehicles and light trucks.
Wheel balancing: Carz Tech offers
professional wheel balancing ser-
vices, to reduce vibration and wear
and tear of suspension parts
Tyre fitting: Carz Tech provides a
quality tyre fitting service using so-
phisticated machinery and tech-
niques that ensures an air tight seal
every time
Carz Tech also offers both brand new
and quality used tyres for all classes
of vehicles. All tyres purchased at
Carz Tech are fitted absolutely free.
Full valet car wash Carz Tech offers the following car
wash services
1. Hand wash and dry wash (non-
scratching)
2. Polishing
3. Vacuuming of interior
4. Tyres, rims and wheel wells
cleaning and shining
5. Full vehicle polish and wax
6. Precision engine clean up
7. On and off board full upholstery
clean up
8. Foam car wash
27 AUTO GUIDE CONNECT . SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
PROFILE
KNOW THEM AUTOWORLD ZAMBIA
Autoworld background and team
Autoworld is a leader in the motor
and marine trade industry in Zam-
bia . It holds key distributorships for
trusted international brands , and
community work is a key part of its
commitment to Zambia .
Autoworld has 11 branches in Zam-
bia, since it started in 1992. It caters to
the needs of any vehicle or boat and
has an extensive range of quality
guaranteed
products and services. Nine Auto-
world outlets have a fitment centre.
Only the Lusaka, Buseko and Chipata
branch do not. Each outlet with a fit-
ment centre has the latest state of the
art electronic equipment providing
motor vehicle servicing, car audio
system and electronic security instal-
lations, and professional wheel
balancing and alignment. Autoworld
is also a marine specialist, stocking a
broad range of marine boats, engines,
equipment and marine spare parts.
Other ranges include lifestyle prod-
ucts, alongside tools and equipment.
Autoworld was founded by the com-
pany Chairman, Noble Findlay along
with the help of three other Directors;
Noble's
wife, Cossie Findlay, and their two
sons, Glenn and Christopher Findlay.
Two other people that have been in-
fluential in the establishment of the
company include Noble Findlay’s
two nephews David and Pierre
Findlay. The company is managed by
the Directors and a management
team that includes a Financial Con-
troller, Chief Accountant, Account-
ants, Internal Auditor, Purchasing
Manager, IT Specialist, General Man-
ager, Marketing Executive, Store Con-
trollers, Warehouse Managers, Hu-
man Resource Manager
and Branch Managers. The total num-
ber of employees in 2012 was 300.
Autoworld opened it's first branch in
1992. Between 1992 and 2002 Auto-
world opened three more branches.
The largest
Autoworld branch opened in 2006 on
the Kafue Road next to the Down-
town Shopping Centre in Lusaka.
This branch
consists of the main boat showroom,
fitment centre, retail outlet, ware-
house and ample parking. Autoworld
now holds
three franchises, Kabwe, Chipata and
Mukwa Road in the Buseka Industrial
Area in Lusaka. All three were
opened in
2007. In 2009 Autoworld established a
sister company, Woodlands Shopping
Mall. The team took the opportunity
to
build a shopping centre in a well es-
tablished residential area
of Woodlands in Lusaka. The Auto-
world branch within the centre offers
late night shopping (till 21:00 hours)
and Sunday
Fitment Centre opening hours. The
eleventh Autoworld store opened in
2012 in Kapiri.
Autoworld continues to strive to be
an innovative business offering top
quality products and services that are
efficient and reliable. The team listens
to customer feedback and aims for
continuous improvement so that it
remains a leader in its industry.
Zambia Motor Sports Association
Autoworld is a proud supporter of
local and international rallies in Zam-
bia. To maintain standards and safety
in rallies it provides premises, equip-
ment and technicians free of charge.
The Rally scrutineering venue is Au-
toworld. Rally participants bring their
cars to Autoworld fitment centres and
use our state of the art equipment.
Autoworld also supports motor sport
events through cash donations for the
local and international rallies. The
Zambia Motor Sport Association
(ZMSA) is affiliated with the Federa-
tion Internationale de l’automobile
(FIA) and the
Federation of Internationale de Moto-
cyclisme (FIM) . It is the only associa-
tion that handles both cycles and au-
tomobiles
under one umbrella. It is a well or-
ganised association which Autoworld
is proud to be associated with.
Zambia Sport Fishing Association
Autoworld regularly supports Zam-
bia Sport Fishing Association (ZSFA)
competitions through sponsorship
and prizes.
Autoworld Chairman, Noble Findlay
has always been a keen fisherman
and has been a participant in ZFSA
competitions for many years. It has
been sponsoring fishing competitions
for the past 20 years on the Kafue
River, Zambezi River and Lake Tan-
ganika. When Autoworld became a
Mercury Marine distributor, an
official partnership between ZSFA
and Autoworld began. The Auto-
world team are proud to promote
conservation through the ZSFA's
strong catch and release policy, and
by supplying
leading technology Mercury Marine
boat engines which are significantly
more environmentally friendly.
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PROFILE
KNOW THEM CONTINUED….
Elephant Charge
The Elephant Charge is an annual off
-road motor sport challenge held in
the Zambian bush to raise money for
conservation and wildlife education.
The Elephant Charge is a team event
for cars and motorbikes that requires
great stamina, driving ability and
navigation
skills. Held each year in October, the
event brings together competitors,
friends, families and supporters for a
weekend of fun and competition in
the Zambian wilderness.
In 2011 Team Autoworld raised
US$10,670. The target for 2012 was
US$15,000. But with such great sup-
port, Team Autoworld raised a stag-
gering US$25,368, the most raised by
any team in 2012! Every cent was
donated to The Elephant Charge.
As well as Autoworld sponsoring its
own team, it is an official sponsor of
the whole Elephant Charge event,
providing a fully
equipped mobile shop and work-
shop, with all the equipment needed
for emergency repairs to rally vehi-
cles and motorbikes.
As official distributors of TJM prod-
ucts in Zambia, TJM and Autoworld
also jointly sponsor a trophy and
prize for the event.
Mother of Mercy Hospice
Mother of Mercy Hospice 100% reli-
ant on donations, the hospice serves
the community with free palliative
care for the terminally ill and an Anti
Retroviral Treatment Clinic that
treats 2,400 patients a month. Cham-
pioned by Autoworld Director, Cos-
sie Findlay, the Mother of Mercy
Hospice in Chilanga is supported by
Autoworld, Vision Africa and many
other local and international support-
ers. The hospice provides a free ser-
vice for the very sick and vulnerable
in the local community. A communi-
ty school is now attached to the hos-
pice because so many dying parents
were asking the Sisters to look after
their children. In 2011, the school had
400 students.
The hospice is especially close to Cos-
sie's heart. From her first ever visit
she has witnessed true dedication to
helping the sick and dying, through
lots of loving care and people being
treated with dignity and respect.
And, like every family in Zambia,
Cossie has been affected by the ill-
ness HIV and AIDS. The hospice
board was headed up by an amazing
man called Dr. Micheal Bush, OBE.
Sadly he died in March 2012. Mike
Bush was a British Doctor who came
out to Zambia on contract. He was
one of many who ended up staying.
Mike dedicated his life work to help-
ing the sick and dying, and over
many years became an expert on the
illness of HIV and AIDS. Mike Bush,
was the Findlay family Doctor. He
asked Cossie to join the board and
support the Mother of Mercy Hos-
pice in 2003. Cossie saw that being a
Director of Autoworld carried weight
in terms of fundraising and getting
doors opened. Cossie is now dedicat-
ed to continuing the work at the hos-
pice in honour of Mike Bush. The
board members support the Sisters in
charge with fundraising and policy
management.
Linda Compound
Linda Compound is home to over
30,000 residents. In association with
Vision Africa and other fund raising
supporters, Autoworld have been
responsible for putting in clean
drinking water, donating food and
basic medicines on a monthly basis,
and raising funds to assist in ongoing
community projects. The main pro-
ject in Linda Compound right now is
the building of a community centre.
It will open up opportunities for all
residents through adult literacy clas-
ses, women's associations and pro-
vide a community meeting place. The
opportunities are endless with such a
building and the Linda Compound
community have been looking for-
ward to a community centre for a
long time. Autoworld supports Linda
Compound because of Director, Cos-
sie Findlay's involvement with the
Mother of Mercy Hospice. Her work
extended into Linda Compound
when Vision Africa asked Cossie to
find a project they could fund raise
for in the UK. At the time, Cossie and
her good friend, Humphrey Gondwe,
a local psychology counsellor, took a
trip into the nearest compound. That
was Linda Compound where they
found children dying of water borne
di eases because they were drinking
dirty water. Water is the essence of
life and it made sense to help supply
clean water to the compound. Since
Vision Africa started sinking bore-
holes and extending the water supply
across the Compound, there has nev-
er been an outbreak of cholera in the
Compund in he rainy season since.
Over the years that Cossie has been
involved in supporting Linda Com-
pound, she remains humbled by the
project and has rejoiced in the delight
something as simple as a clean glass
of water has made to her fellow Zam-
bians.
St Ignatious Fête
An annual Fête which raises money
to support the less privileged, which
Autoworld makes an annual dona-
tion toward. St Ignatious is a Catholic
Church Parish in Lusaka. Autoworld
chose to start supporting St. Ignatius
Church Fête in 2002. It is a popular
fête which attracts many Lusaka resi-
dents and gives visitors a fun day out
for a very good course. Money raised
at the fête is well accounted for and
Autoworld is proud to be an annual
supporter.
Phone: +260 (0) 211 223 207
Fax: +260 (0) 211 223 323
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1572 Freedom Way, North
End, Lusaka
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PROFILE
INSURANCE TYPES OF INSURANCE
If you are here it’s probably because you are
looking for Motor Vehicle Insurance Solutions.
Well, in this article we will look at the three
main types of Motor Vehicle Insurance offered
by most motor vehicle insurance companies in
Zambia
It is a legal requirement for all drivers to have
valid Insurance cover for vehicles used on public
roads. Insurance cover is also required for you to
obtain a road vehicle licence. These are the three
main types of motor vehicle insurance.
Third Party
By Law, this is the minimum insurance cover
that can be taken out. It has the advantage of
being the cheapest. So if you are looking for
cheap motor vehicle insurance, this type of in-
surance cover will do for you. Essentially, third
party insurance covers those you might injure or
whose property you might damage. It does not
cover your own property or injury to yourself.
So always think twice before settling for a third
party insurance cover.
Third Party, Fire, Theft
This type of motor vehicle insurance cover of-
fers the same benefits as third party insurance
but also covers your own vehicle should it be
damaged by fire or be stolen.
Comprehensive Car Insurance
Comprehensive cover is the most expensive and
has the benefits of the previous two types, and it
also covers damage to your own vehicle and in-
jury to yourself.
How Much Does Motor Vehicle Insurance
Cost?
There are several factors that insurance compa-
nies take into consideration when determining
cost of insurance. These normally include such
things as age of the driver, make of vehicle,
number of years of driving experience, engine
size, intended use of vehicle, and many more.
Insurance Cover Note
A Cover Note is a document issued by an insur-
ance Company on receipt of a deposit, or full
premium which has been paid for third party
only, third party, fire and theft of comprehensive
insurance cover for your vehicle for the stated
risks. The cover note is issued for a limited peri-
od of time and it should be regarded as a tempo-
rary substitute until such a time when a certifi-
cate of insurance is issued by an insurance com-
pany.
A valid certificate of insurance is issued by an
insurance company for a defined cover period.
Interestingly, many insurance companies have
continued to come up with special motor vehicle
insurance packages and services to match the
times. Feel free to browse through our long list
of motor vehicle insurance companies.
From Zambia Insurance Companies
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PROFILE
ROAD SAFETY REMEMBER THE TEN BASIC RULES OF DRIVING
1) KNOW THE HIGHWAY CODE VERY WELLAND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE: The Highway Code is the road user’s bible and by keeping to the rules you will do much to keep our roads safe and more pleasant for all.
2) CONCENTRATE ALL THE TIME ON YOUR DRIVING TO AVOID ACCIDENTS: Complete concentration will enable you to see and take notice of every detail. It is often the smallest detail that gives the clue to what will probably happen.
3) INTERPRET THE TRAFFIC SITUATION CORRECTLY BEFORE YOU ACT: The idea that a good driver drives automatically is not true. The truth is that by con-centrating all the time and thinking, he/she has raised driving to an art. Every driving operation and manoeuvre is a problem which, like every other problem, can be solved by interpreting the traffic situation.
4) EXERCISE PATIENCE AND ‘HANG BACK’ WHEN NECESSARY: To ‘hang back’ is to follow at a safe distance the vehicle ahead which you eventually intend to overtake when the road is clear. When in doubt, ‘hang back’.
5) DRIVE WITH CARE AND GIVE COURTESY TO OTHER ROAD USERS: Good driving continually call for the making of quick and correct decisions, all of which must be carried out with care, especially when overtaking.
6) ADAPT YOUR SPEED ACCORDING TO THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND NEV-ER EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT: It is not always safe to drive at the highest speed allowed, even though the law per-mits you to do so. In some cases such a speed is dangerous. Only unwise persons can drive fast enough to be dangerous.
7) DEVELOP YOUR CAR SENSE AND REDUCE WEAR AND TEAR: Car sense is the ability to get the best out of your car; it entails smooth and thoughtful operation of the controls with hands and feet. This can only be reached if the opera-tions are carried out in good time. Car sense adds to your safety.
8) USE YOUR HORN CONSIDERATELY AND GIVE PROPER SIGNALS: Use the horn to give warning only. Use the signals given in the Highway Code. An in-correct signal is misleading and always dangerous.
9) BE SURE YOUR CAR IS ROADWORTHY AND KNOW ITS LIMITATIONS: Before trying to drive a strange car, get used to its controls, acceleration and braking.
10) PERFECT YOUR ROADCRAFT AND ACKNOWLEDGE COURTESIES SHOWN TO YOU BY OTHER ROAD USERS:
The Highway Code urges all to be courteous, but a good driver goes further and acknowledge the courtesies shown to him by every other road user. ZAMBIA HIGHWAY CODE
A reminder to all those who might have forgotten the ten basic rules. Re-member they are very important and they will most definitely make driving on the road much easier and stress free.
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RALLY UPDATE—
DOWN THE DIRT ROAD
The PEMBE SIAVONGA RALLY 12-13TH JULY 2014 was a success with 17 con-firmed drivers who participated. These being; Kenny Mukosa, Yazdaan Ticklay, Farook Ticklay, Shabir Amin, Chimanga Biyela, Geoffrey Chulu, Walter Wasamunu, Muna Singh Jnr, Kelvin Mhlanga, Jurgen Sauter, Miles Monge, Zubair Essa, Vyon Pinto, and three new entries of; Chibula Kapala, Mohammed Hussain, Kleevan Gomes. With the winner being Chulu with the 1.01.50. Final results : Geoffrey Chulu 1.01.50 Farook Ticklay 1.03.43 Muna Singh Jnr 1.09.53 Yazdaan Ticklay 1.14.28 Vyon Pinto 1.15.16 Kelvin Mhlanga 1.16.13 Shabir Amin 1.16.38 Chimanga Biyela 1.17.53 kenny Mukosa 1.23.29 Zubair Essa 1.26.03 Jurgen Sauter1.42.50 Chibula Kapala 2.07.23 Congratulations to Geoffrey Chulu. With the next rally being on the 30th of August.
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MOTORSPORT
Zambian Motorsport Clubs invited to participate in the Zimbabwe Auto
Festival on the 17th of August 2014, at the Belgravia Sports club. Auto
Festival filled with events like Sound off, Drags and other motorsport
activities. With the pre-show which was held on the 26th of August
2014 with activities such as drag races. with some spectators from Zam-
bia.
Zambia invited to the ZAF—Zimbabwe Auto Festival 2014
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MYTH: JET FUEL MAKES CARS GO FASTER
Jets are fast. Jet fuel, though is not some kind of magical speed serum that will instantly powercharge your car with extra superhorses or some-
thing. What gets fed into jets is basically kerosene, and leaded airplane gas is no good for your car either.—Jason Torchinsky
Check out the insane new ride that Mon-
ster Energy just
hooked up French BMX rider William
Eguienta with .
In a quest to find the right person to hand
keys for a custom fabricated Ken Block
replica Ford Fiesta, we asked our fans to
describe their most Monster experience
ever , through our exclusive on- can pro-
motion. Thousands responded , and while
the collective inboxes and mail bags at
HQ were loaded to bursting point , one
entry towered head and shoulders above
the rest .
So what did William do, that earned him
the pink slips to a one of a kind whip ;
repping the colours of the head Hoonigan
himself?
Shredding straight from the Monster En-
ergy area at the
French extreme
sports event –
FISE –to land his
first ever
BMX front flip on a
killer dirt ramp.
That’s what . We
figured a serious first
time trick like that ,
deserves a killer
prize. Custom built
in association with the team at Xquisite
Automotive in the UK , this Ford Fiesta
is a true one of kind road going build.
On the outside a genuine M- Sport World
Rally -spec dry
carbon kit has been cut, fitted , smoothed
and wrapped, to give
serious road presence. Sitting mean on
race lowered suspension, the Fiesta is
shod with a set of Fifteen52 Tarmac
wheels painted in Monster Energy
`Shocker Green` for extra pop.
In the cockpit, it’s an assault of Alcantara
and leather, with a custom flocked dash,
framing the view ahead. To top it all off ,
a measure of Monster - green has been
thrown in, colouring the stitching on the
seats, as well as airbrushed trim sur-
rounds set the interior off .
Of course this is a road build, and not a
fire breathing race car designed to last
just for a weekend of competition before
being rebuilt. Aircon, GPS , and a hard
hitting sound system come as standard .
“It’s amazing –thank you very much -
I can’t wait to get it on the road and just
drive”said a pumped William , after
receiving the keys at Monster ‘s London
HQ . “It ‘s going to
take me about eleven hours to drive home
to Montpellier . My friends are already so
psyched and crazy to see it, and more
than a hundred people have asked to take
a ride in it .
" I’m going to drive to my girlfriends
house first and show her ,
and then over to my best friend `s place .
I need to see if I can get my BMX inside
the car so I can take it to the skate park
and show the guys down there . You
can,t drive cars into the park where I
ride, otherwise I would try and do a flip
over it !” There could only be one winner, so make
sure you keep
checking back our on can promotions as
well as
MonsterEnergy .com for future competi-
tions. monsterenergy.com
MONSTER ENERGY WINNER
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MOTORSPORT
The AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT CHALLENGE RALLY 30TH –31st AUGUST 2014 was a success with confirmed drivers who participat-ed. These being; Kenny Mukosa, Yazdaan Ticklay, Farook Ticklay, Shabir Amin, Chimanga Biyela, Geoffrey Chulu, Muna Singh Jnr, Kelvin Mhlanga, Jurgen Sauter, Zubair Essa, Vyon Pinto, Chibula Kapala, Mohammed Hussain, Kleevan Gomes, Kumaren, Jassy, Jurgen Toofail, Neil Qualifying times Yazdaan 2.01 Chulu 2.03 Biyela 2.04 Farook 2.05 (penalty) Muna 2.05 (penalty) Kelvin 2.05 Vyon 2.12 Kenny 2.13 (penalty) Kleevan 2.13 Zubair 2.15 Jurgen 2.20 Toofail 2.21 (penalty) Jassy 2.22 Chabula 2.22 Neil 2.23 Kumaren 2.33 Mohammed 2.47 Shabbir DNS Final results : Chulu 1.15.47 Jassy 1.17.51 Kenneth mukosa 1.25.10 Toofail 1.32.07 Neil 1.32.15 Kelvin Mhlanga 1.32.29 Chibula Kapala 1.39.53 Jurgen Sauter 1.42.41 Zubair Essa 1.45.37 Vyon Pinto 1.49.03 Mohammed Hussain 2.00.57 Congratulations to Chulu once again.
RALLY UPDATE—
DOWN THE DIRT
ROAD
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