Respected exhaust manufacturer Milltek Sport has released a superb new turbo back exhaust system for all models of the 1.4 TSi Skoda Fabia vRS. Made here in the UK, each system offers fabulous looks combined with significant performance gains.
 
Entirely hand-finished from aerospace grade, non-magnetic T304 stainless steel, the Milltek Sport system is light, beautifully made and outperforms the factory system in every possible way. Each of the bends has been mandrel-bent by Milltek’s time-served craftsmen, using the latest CNC technology balanced with traditional finishing techniques to ensure great flow, combined with exceptional looks. With technology gleaned from the firm’s extensive involvement in BTCC and Time Attack, this new vRS system offers genuine racecar levels of fit and finish, within the grasp of the true enthusiast.
 
As well as significant breathing improvements, Milltek’s engineers have managed to pare down the weight of the new system over its OE counterpart, thanks to the use of high quality materials. This helps to reduce mass on the car, as well as significantly improving drivability, power and torque - particularly in the all-important mid-range.
 
The stunning pipework is 70mm  (2.75 inch) for the optimum balance of gasflow and back pressure, with precision jigging and mandrel bending ensuring an even curvature through each bend. This attractive exhaust is finished off with two 80mm GT80 trims for the ultimate ‘OEM+’ demeanor.
 
As a full ‘turbo back’ system, this part not only improves performance considerably, but also endows the recipient vehicle with a superbly sonorous soundtrack, balancing a sporty note with great cabin acoustics. The turbo-back system has an RRP of £ 1094.25 excluding VAT. It can also be ordered as a ‘cat-back’ only for just £495.43 + VAT.

The Milltek Sport Skoda Fabia vRS System is available through all Milltek approved dealers. To find your nearest outlet, please visit the website at www.millteksport.com.

The tuning specialists at DTS have now brought the ultimate gadget onto the market: the DTSline Speed Camera in mini format. The clever thing about this digital video camera is the suction cup holder. The sucker is bomb-proof when it comes to holding the Speed Camera on any smooth surface.

Its suction power is so enormous that the Speed Camera can even be fixed on the outside of your own vehicle. For instance, when attached behind the front wheel, the Speed Camera provides a stunning perspective. Even a drive along a main road looks like a high-speed race. Even games like Gran Turismo and Co. have a hard job shooting such fast-paced films.

The films are stored on an SD card, just like the ones used in most digital cameras. The film can be transferred from the card straight to your PC and uploaded to YouTube or the club’s website. With these characteristics, the Speed Camera becomes the ultimate gadget for rallies, road sections, the open road and shows.

The idea for the Speed Camera comes from the tuning specialists at DTS. With their comprehensive shop and their catalogue, DTS have been for years among those who know the tuning scene inside out. The DTSline products, developed by DTS themselves, prove that they know their trade. No matter whether it’s about lowering springs or coilovers, about wheel spacers, bucket seats or sport exhaust pipes – DTSline constantly deliver highest quality at unashamedly low prices.

Technical data
Camera:         1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor with integrated microphone (waterproof to a depth of 6m)
Resolution:         320x240 / 640x480
Format:            AVI video
Memory:                          64MB internal / 8GB SD card (SD card not included)
Power supply:        2xAA-batteries (not included)
Included in delivery:    camera / suction cup holder / helmet mounting bracket/ handle bar bracket / USB cable / AV cable / installation CD / operating instructions

The DTSline Speed Camera is available now at the introductory price of only 99 Euro including VAT at the website www.speedkamera.de

Every year, CAR+SOUND invites exhibitors and visitors to take a journey into the world of mobile electronics. More than 300 brand names, and nearly 180 exhibitors from 17 different countries are on hand to present everything that’s worth seeing and hearing in the fields of car audio, mobile media, navigation and telematics. CAR+SOUND is the European event for mobile audio electronics. Visitors experience new trends and innovation by seeing and hearing, and are presented with the perfect mix of information, navigation and entertainment. Manufacturers, Distributors and trade journal publishers are also on hand at CAR+SOUND, and present exemplary built-ins, as well as products for both beginners and specialists.

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While an elegant apron on a car is certainly stunning, with its fashion collection for female drivers and passengers Sportservice Lorinser is focussing on other accessories. The waist cut LADY T-SHIRT is "the" sexy companion for the summer and should attract more attention than any perfectly formed car bodywork. The intensive, feminine red colour itself is extremely tempting, while the centrally positioned Lorinser coat of arms by the designer Nina Lorinser has been added as an eye-catcher.

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