Power Conversions, Modifications Upgrades, Performance Exhaust Systems

SAC Work their Exhaust Magic on Chevy’s Lumina SS

Chevrolet’s potent Lumina SS is legendary in performance car circles and this latest generation muscle car is almost all that a driver could want. But what if you are the type of enthusiast that wants something more?

Enter Steves Auto Clinic with their 30 years of experience in the performance enhancement business and their class leading and professional approach to extracting reliable horsepower.

Just as vehicle performance technology has moved on, so has exhaust technology.

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Paying as little as possible for an exhaust system translates into you more than likely getting a noisy system that is generically bent, and ultimately crimped closed, on a pipe bender and welded to universal mild steel silencers.

But this is certainly not the case with the completely handmade, stainless steel, mandrel bent, 76mm system that is available for the 6.0 litre Generation IV V8 powerplant on Lumina. This system is equal in terms of quality, look, fitment and power gain to any system, costing thousands of Euros or Dollars, on the shelf overseas today.

In standard form the Lumina SS produces 270 kW at 5 700 rpm and a peak torque of 530 Nm at 4 400 rpm,

strong enough to get this full sized sedan to 100 km/h in a fraction over 6 seconds, 200 km/h in 23 seconds, and stop at a limited top speed of 237 km/h.

On goes the SAC exhaust and now not only does your Lumina sound the business, it also goes quite a bit better thanks to the extra 20 horsepower that is now on tap under your right foot. 100 km/h comes up in under 6 seconds in a tyre smoking blur, and 200 km/h is dispatched in not much over 21 seconds.

Thanks to a little R1 000 mod that can be done at the same time as the R12 000 bespoke exhaust system is fitted, the top speed limiter is removed and the Lumina now also romps to a top speed that is on the fast side of 260 km/h.

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Of course, as is always the case at SAC, you have a few other options available to you. You can leave the standard limiter in place; you can enquire about a cheaper mild steel option or even a more generic non handmade performance exhaust for your SS.

Whatever your needs or your budget, SAC has an option for you to consider, so to find out more about this upgrade and the other popular options for the true enthusiast like gas flowing the heads, fitting bigger valves and fitting performance camshafts to really take your Lumina to the next level, visit www.steves.co.za .

Chevrolet Lumina SS

PERFORMANCE DATA

	Standard	SAC
0 – 100 km/h:	6.01 sec	5.71 sec
0 – 200 km/h:	22.83 sec	21.15 sec
¼ Mile Time:	14.40 sec	14.07 sec
¼ Mile Speed:	160.60 km/h	163.99 km/h
1 Km Time:	25.90 sec	25.27 sec
1 Km Speed:	209.20 km/h	214.32 km/h
True Top Speed:	237.16 km/h	264.96 km/h

All testing was independently conducted at Gerotek using Racelogic VBOX test equipment using 93 octane fuel and standard street tyres as fitted by the manufacturer.

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Minor, Intermediate, Major Services, Vehicle Service, Automotive Diagnostics, Electronic Mechanical Repairs

Book a service at the SAC outlet near you

SAC Automotive Service Schedules

What a service is called today is confusing to say the least. SAC Branches provide 3 service packages, the work done is listed below

Minor Service | Intermediate Service | Major Service

Please note: “Shown below are a few typical service check sheets used by SAC Shops. Each individual shop tailors their own unique check sheets to suit their region and / or environment.”

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Minor Service

Check tyre pressures
Check all lights operation
Book a minor service at SAC
Check windscreen washer Ievel
Check coolant level

Change engine oil + filter
Check brake fluid level + colour
Check power steering fluid level

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Intermediate Service

Inspect vehicle for scratches and other damages
Inspect brake and all warning lights on dash
Check all lights
Check hooter, wiper operation & condition of blades
Check brake & clutch pedal for squeaks & adjustment
Check for grass in the radiator
Lubricate all latches & hinges
Check Window washer fluid
Check Battery & terminals
Check Hydraulic fluid levels
Check cooling system levels and leaks
Inspect fan belts
Change all filters
Inspect accelerator pedal for full throttle opening
Inspect cam belt
Inspect brakes & handbrake operation
All grease nipples serviced
Sump plug tightened and wiped
Start-up vehicle check for oil leaks
Check all tyre pressures (Spare wheel included)
Check aircon
Check gearbox lever & oil leaks
Check diff level & side shaft oil leaks
Book an intermediate service at the SAC outlet near you

SAC WORKSHOPS

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Major Service

Inspect vehicle for dents, scratches etc.
Check all warning lights on dash
Check rev counter & speedo operation
Check hooter
Check windshield washers front – Operational
Check windshield washers rear – Operational
Refill front & rear window water bottles
Accelerator pedal checked for full throttle
Report on condition of discs & brakedrums
Report on condition of pads & brakeshoes
Inspect all brake components for leaks
Check mechanical advance on distributor
Replace points & condenser if necc.
Report on condition of Timing Chain
Report on condition of Fuel Filter
Replace Fuel filter
Replace Oilfilter
Check Clutch pedal travel & squeeking
Check Brake pedal travel & squeeking
Check Door operation
Check Boot operation
Check Bonnet operation
Grease all latches slightly
All locks & latches serviced
Check Pedal rubbers
Check battery water
Check Battery terminals condition
Check Battery terminals tightness
Refill hydraulic levels if neccesary
Inspect coolant system for leaks & levels
Inspect all suspention components
Inspect all cable routing under vehicle
Check gearbox oil levels and fill if necc.
Gearlever linkages checked & lubed
Check diff oil levels and fill if necessary
Inspect Exhaust system & report
Repack & adjust wheelbearings if necc.
Lube under bodyparts with shackle fluid
Inspect condition of all tyres and report
Check & report on idle up device for aircon
Dyna if applicable
Adjust ignition timing
Adjust idle co’s
Check new oil level and water levels
Book a major service at the SAC outlet near you

Road test (Rattles, wind noise, steering, braking stability & noises)
Road test (Rattles wind noise, steering, braking stability & noises) & report
Check wiperblade condition
Check windshield washers front
Check windshield washers rear
Check all interior & console lights
Inspect handbrake operation
Check handbrake adjustment
Brake fluid condition checked
Check all lights
Coolant level serviced
Check Anti freeze
Check for grass in radiator
Check Fanbelt tension
Check Fanbelt condition
Compression test
Replace sparkplugs (Where Applicable)
Check Sparkplug wires
Inspect supressors & routing
Replace airfilter
Inspect cambelt tension
Inspect cambelt condition
Inspect camtiming
Report on condition of tappets
Inspect CV Joint dust covers
Check Steering wheel if straight
Check Wheel balance
Check aircon operation & report
Timing & carb Adjusted
Check Spare wheel & tools
Inspect universal joints
Grease universal joints
C.V.joints dust covers checked
Inspect tie rod ends
Inspect steering component
Steering rack boots checked
All grease nipples serviced
Inspect all shocks & report
Torgue wheel nuts
Pump all tyres to specification
Fill oil on level
Wash vehicle
Wash engine

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Unichip Performance Tuners, Power Chip Conversions

Features & Benefits of the Uni Q Chip
Just Plug it in and start Playing

Also have a look at our most popular turbo diesel plug & play and exhaust conversions, popular petrol stage1, 2 and 3 conversions or expected power and torque gains.

· Electro Mechanical Map switching option

Over the years Unichip performance chips have evolved and the natural progression was to develop the software to such a extent, to offer different map options within performance chips on Unichip programmable computers.

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The new revised Uni Q chip has enabled us through very extensive R&D to attach a 5 way electrical switch which allows the vehicle owner to switch at leisure between anyone of 5 different map options.

The switch is small and can be hidden or be visible in the vehicles dash area. It can be attached with a reversible velcro plaster to minimize any visual scars if and when removed.

The most common map switching option would generally be standard – high altitude and sea level.

Do your homework well: Unichip vs. other performance chips on the market.

· 5 Different Map options to choose from:

Immobilizer map
Valet map
High altitude option
Sea level option
Racing map

· Any option can be tailored to personalized requirements.

As a loaned out vehicle map or a speed limited map for “your children”.

· Blue tooth map switching – under development

Much the same as the conventional electrical map switching blue tooth which is in the final testing stage of the development process will enable map switching using blue tooth technology on Unichip programmable computers.

It will eventually be possible to switch between different maps with a cellular telephone or any simple blue tooth enabled device

· The Uni Q Chip is transferable from one vehicle to another

Re-mapping and minor changes to the wiring harness may be required.

Automotive ECUs are Standardizing! 3 Unichip wiring harnesses fit multiple makes and models. Keep standard Unichip stock / hardware and just contact SAC for a new map / software!

Why the stage 1 conversion is still the best bang per buck.

Unichip pricings options available at the SAC branch in your area.

Do your homework well: Unichip vs. other performance chips on the market.

Other Popular Unichip Info & Opimizations:

Uni Q Chip Features

Plug n Play wiring harness with factory connectors.
Multi-processor computer for a new level of engine management
Custom-engineered software for only your engine with your specific performance components
Adds power to stock & modified engines – up to 30% more power!
Works with a variety of cold air intakes, exhaust systems & other performance components
Dyno-tested and field-tested to ensure maximum reliability over the lifetime of your engine
Crafted to output power more smoothly, eliminating weak areas in the power curve
Safely maximizes engine power output across the entire RPM band
Does not permanently or temporarily alter factory computer software
Custom tunable by a SAC Technician for custom add-on components for the most power
Invisible installation, No footprint, easily removable
Performance Guaranteed to satisfy!
Equal or better fuel mileage – varies by application
No high-octane fuel requirements
Available for most vehicles.

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We do Petrol Injector refurbishing, car services, maintenance and repairs

Petrol Injector Refurbishing

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Now and every year since the introduction of computerized engine management systems on cars, we must spend thousands of rands on new diagnostic equipment.

This equipment allows us to diagnose and correct the faults, on these types of vehicles.

The use of this technical equipment is only as good as the operator.

Our staff are trained to a very high standard on both the engine systems and the diagnostic equipment.

With computerised fuel injection also comes a large price tag:

The replacement of faulty or dirty injectors could cost as much as R1,200.00 per injector!

At a fraction of the cost, SAC can restore dirty or faulty fuel injectors to original specification, using the best, state-of-the-art equipment available in the world.

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Diesel Injector Refurbishing

Diesel Powered Engines today are not the same as they used to be.

Most manufacturers today, produce diesel engines that can rev up freely to 4500 or even 5000 rpm.

Some produce similar and some more power than petrol high performance engines, especially when turbocharged. We at SAC believe that 40 000 km is a good mileage to service your vehicles injectors. In our opinion at SAC, Diesel Engines, Normally Aspirated or Turbocharged, are high performance power plants and need to be well maintained and properly tuned.

While an engine is running, the injector is continuously exposed to excessive temperatures inside the combustion chamber. Any mechanical component, which operates in and around temperatures in excess of 800ºC, will definitely take a hammering and will certainly deteriorate as time goes by. Most of the diesel injectors used in bakkies and wagons today are completely mechanical and are controlled by a spring with highly pressurised diesel.

Our Automotive Workshops across South Africa offer the best services when it comes to car services, repairs, maintenance – electrical and mechanical.

Choosing the Best Workshop

We all want the best, and mostly this is relatively easy to achieve, you walk into a store and buy the product that you have seen advertised the most or you simply choose the product you believe is the best.

But what happens when it comes to the complicated process of choosing somebody to look after your vehicle?

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It is far from a simple process, your vehicle after all is the second biggest purchase you will make after buying your home.

And as such you should be asking some serious questions of the automotive workshops that you want to work on your car before just be handing it over and hoping that everything will be alright.

So here is a list of points to ponder before you take this potentially expensive plunge into the unknown.

Branches Situated Countrywide

This gives you coverage almost no matter where you are, be it on holiday and you have a problem that needs urgent attention or should you simply want to book a service at the most convenient outlet, we have you covered.

Comprehensive Insurance

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Who ever thinks of this when taking their car to a workshop, many assume that the chosen establishment will have cover for your car while it is in their care, but you would be wrong.

Sure you could start legal proceedings in the hope of one day getting your car repaired or replaced should something go wrong, but with SAC this is not a concern, because unlike many aftermarket workshops that don’t have this expensive cover, we most certainly do.

And as such you should be asking some serious questions of the automotive workshop that you want to work on your car before just be handing it over and hoping that everything will be alright.

Courtesy Vehicles

Nothing can be worse than booking your car in and then having the inconvenience of not being able to get around while it is being worked on. All SAC branches have courtesy vehicles that are available and all they need to be is booked in advance in order to make use of this service. Going even further in the quest to bring you unparalleled service, SAC offer you a collect and deliver service whereby they will collect your car and bring it back to you when the job is done; once again booking is important in securing this service.

Petrol and Diesel Experts

Getting closer to actually booking in your car, it is important to remember that SAC are experts in working on and tuning both petrol and diesel vehicles. They also have 25 years experience in the industry to boot, and this is a fact that slick and fancy marketing can’t replace.

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Maintenance and Performance Enhancement

SAC are not only service technicians merely trained to replace service parts; they employ the country’s leading motoring personnel and are able to offer you comprehensive advice on maintenance matters while also being able to extract reliable horsepower from your vehicle.

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Dedicated Research Development and Training Centre

And this is backed up by the fact that SAC is the only aftermarket workshop group in the country that has a dedicated research, development and training centre to ensure that not only are you getting seen to by the most well trained staff in the industry, the quality of workmanship and specification level remains of the highest order regardless of the branch you visit.

Dynamometer Testing

Adding further to their credibility, all their work can be validated and power checked as all SAC branches have 2 wheel and some have 4 wheel dynamometers to back up their performance work and ultimately do away with any guess work when it comes to getting the best out of your vehicle.

AA Quality Assured

Should this not be enough, and to be honest it should not be, as it is only one important aspect of the business, all SAC branches are AA quality assured and this means that a very high level of independent standards have to maintained in order for the branch to maintain this prestigious motoring industry approval.

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6 Month / 20 000 km ‘Why Worry Warranty’

You have been through all of this, you are confident that you are getting the best care you can at SAC, and now finally have had something done to your vehicle. But what if something should go wrong? Do you hope that the workshop you dealt with will entertain you and what will the extra cost to you be now?Well you need to fear nothing, as SAC are so confident in the quality and reliability of the workmanship they provide, that they offer, as standard, on all work they do, a no nonsense, 6 month / 20 000 km ‘Why Worry Warranty’ for absolute peace of mind.

Courtesy Lounges

Sometimes you won’t be booking in your car, you might just be popping in to have something looked at and it is nice to know that you will be accommodated in a pleasant waiting-room facility and not be left awkwardly standing around the workshop.

SAC WORKSHOPS

Branches Situated Countrywide
Comprehensive Insurance
Courtesy Vehicles
Petrol and Diesel Experts
Maintenance & Performance Enhancement
Dedicated Research Development & Training Centre
Dynamometer Testing
AA Quality Assured
6 Month / 20 000 km ‘Why Worry Warranty’
Courtesy Lounges
Electronic & Online Enquiry Opportunities

Electronic and Online Enquiry Opportunities

SAC is also at the forefront of internet technology and not only boast one of the busiest, but also one of the most informative and technically comprehensive websites in the country. Besides being able to find out anything you want to know about servicing, maintaining, tuning, to even upgrading the power on your car, and everything in between, you are able to easily send an automatic email enquiry to your nearest outlet and receive a detailed response or quote to any query you have without even leaving your house or office.

So perhaps now you too can see why Steves Auto Clinic has been the industry leaders in the aftermarket workshop customer care and service industry for the past 25 years. They are clearly streets ahead of the competition and have your best interests at heart.

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Volkswagen Polo, Golf 5, Golf 6 , Golf 7 , Tiguan, Touran, Amarok, Transporter & Caravelle

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Vehicle Service – Minor, Intermediate, Major Services

Steves Auto Clinic is a leading automotive service centre for Volkswagen vehicles, with branches located right across South Africa. If you need a trusted Toyota service centre for your Volkswagen vehicles, contact Steves Auto Clinic today.

Steves Auto Clinic will provide you with a professional service, quality parts and affordable prices, helping you to get your vehicle back on the road again. Our team has gained extensive experience in Volkswagen vehicles servicing, which allows us to provide our clients with exceptional service and the best solutions. Contact a Steves Auto Clinic near you to book your Volkswagen vehicles next service.

MAJOR SERVICE

54 point check

Dyno Run

Fuel Filter Change

Air Filter Change

Oil Filter Change

Engine Oil Change

INTERMEDIATE SERVICE

32 POINT CHECK

FUEL FILTER CHANGE

AIR FILTER CHANGE

OIL FILTER CHANGE

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

INCLUDES ALL LABOUR & CONSUMABLES

MINOR SERVICE

8 POINT CHECK

CHANGE ENGINE

OIL INCLUDES

ALL LABOUR & CONSUMABLES

Volkswagen Polo, Golf 5, Golf 6 , Golf 7 , Tiguan, Touran, Amarok, Transporter & Caravelle

We offer repairs and replacement on the following:

Our service centre will also take care of your maintenance and repairs required on your Volkswagen vehicles. You can trust our team to give you honest advice, and exceptional levels of service, making us an excellent choice of service centres for your vehicle. We will handle the following maintenance and repair jobs:

Front brake pads replacement
Rear brake shoes replacement

V-belt replacement
Brake disc replacement

Volkswagen Polo, Golf 5, Golf 6 , Golf 7 , Tiguan, Touran, Amarok, Transporter & Caravelle Conversions

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Uni Q Chip

Free Flow

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Cylinder Head Conversion – Gasflow only

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Supercharger

Volkswagen Polo, Golf 5, Golf 6 , Golf 7 , Tiguan, Touran, Amarok, Transporter & Caravelle Performance enhancement

Unichip plug and play

Amarok owners can ready themselves for more than 20% extra power, thanks to the new “E-Mission Impossible” performance enhancing package from the specialists at Steve’s Auto Clinic.

Introduced in 2011, the Volkswagen Amarok has proven itself capable and reliable and in biturbo-spec, the 2 litre turbo-diesel engine delivers a very impressive 132 kW. The team at Steve’s Auto Clinic has proven that there is even more power available from the engine and that this power can be tapped safely and reliably.

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How It Works

The Power Plug is not to be confused with the mostly, overseas sourced and local condition non-specific, re-flash methods of tuning that most performance enthusiasts seem familiar with in which the OEM ECU code is simply generically re-written with a hand held programmer via the vehicle’s OBD port.

With the Power Plug, all the changes occur within this unit and are electrically communicated to your vehicle’s engine control system.

No changes are made within the OEM computer, and thus all the engine safety parameters as set by the manufacturer remain in place.

And once the Power Plug is installed, it leaves no electronic “footprint”, and this also applies should you want to remove the unit, unlike when you program the OEM ECU with a re-flash programmer, the ECU knows and records that it has been reprogrammed.

Even if you re-flash your OEM back to stock prior to service work, the OEM ECU dutifully reports how many times it has been re-flashed whenever the dealer checks via their diagnostic equipment, and if it reports something different than what the dealer’s records reflect, some difficult questions could arise.

Installation

The Power Plug comes as a complete stand-alone product, complete with a wiring harness that plugs directly into the OEM ECU via connectors that are perfectly matched to the factory connectors on your vehicle.

There is no dangerous or complicated cutting into of wires on your vehicles existing main wiring harness and there is also no room for errors by wiring the wrong wires together.

From start to finish, most installation times are less than five minutes (depending on the options you choose) and everything stays as is in your vehicle.

No extended and inconvenient vehicle down time, no long hours spent on the dyna, and no stripping and modifying of parts.

As already mentioned, the Power Plug is completely removable, and this means that you can choose to remove the unit from your vehicle when you want to sell it or you can transfer it to another vehicle of the same model type should you upgrade your vehicles.

Tuning Options

The basic Power Plug kit comes in the form of a unit that has only one performance option fitted and is non-switchable to other performance maps.

But you can also opt for the more flexible multi-map unit, which includes a two-position option via which you can change between a standard map and the upgraded map, or you can configure that same unit to allow you to choose from up to five different map settings for your vehicle.

So now you can have an everyday traffic map, a map for towing, a map for open road performance but to name a few of the options that can be tailor made for whatever motoring requirement you might have.

At this stage, this technology and switching capability is via a neat and functional unit supplied with the Power Plug, but Bluetooth switching is currently being developed so that you can change the performance map on your car via your cell phone in the future.

This flexible and local condition and vehicle specific method of tuning can in layman’s terms be likened to an artist painting his own renditions of what he sees as opposed to someone merely photocopying a picture of something not quite the same as what the artist sees but still hopes that it will work and look almost like the artist’s efforts.

Steves Auto Clinic are well aware that any motor manufacturer reserves the right to cancel your vehicles factory warranty and / or motorplan / service plan should you modify your vehicle, be it from mild to totally wild.

But it is worth noting that this not only applies to tuning upgrades, a little known fact is that this scenario can extend to something as the simple fitting of aftermarket alloy wheels, to even sound system upgrades that are not authorised.

But in SAC’s 30 years as the country’s leading aftermarket performance enhancers and over the course of thousands and thousands of performance upgrades, history has shown that most manufacturer service outlets treat their clients with the same respect that their clients treat them, and this includes those that have had their vehicles responsibly upgraded.

Development

For further peace of mind, SAC is the only aftermarket performance enhancing concern in South Africa to have a dedicated and stand-alone Research & Development Centre.

This centre is responsible for the development, via their own specifically purchased vehicles, and the subsequent comprehensive testing of these vehicles under local conditions, for all the performance upgrade packages as undertaken by the entire SAC Group of outlets situated countrywide.

So besides knowing that your vehicle is not being used a test mule to fine tune some companies claimed performance capabilities, you can be assured, no matter which SAC branch you take your vehicle to, the quality of the upgrade will be the same.

CONTACT US

BOKSBURG

4 Herman Pieterse Rd, Unit 5, Boksburg,
Gauteng South Africa

T: 011 823 3676
F: 011 823 3673

GPS: S-26°10′ 42 E28° 13′ 44

CAPE TOWN

450 Koeberg Road, Milnerton,
Cape Town

T: 021 552 1003
F: 021 522 3486

GPS: S 33°52′ 12 E 18° 30′ 22

CENTURION

97 Park Avenue, Highway,
Centurion, Pretoria
Gauteng South Africa

T: +27-12-621-9060
F: 012 661 9065

GPS: 25.8964° S, 28.1630° E

DURBAN

Unit 9, Corobrick Road,
Riverhorse Valley Business Estate,
Durban

T: 031 569 6734
F: 031 569 6923

GPS: S29°46′ 38 E31° 0′ 10

KLERKSDORP

Cnr Meteor & Chromium Road
Uraniaville Klerksdorp

T: 018 469 9300
F: 018 469 1745

GPS: S26°52’55.86” E26° 37’53.81”

MIDRAND/KYALAMI

932 Kyalami Blvd,
Kyalami Business Park,
Kyalami

T: 011 466 2050
F: 011 466 2052

GPS: S25°59’21.849” E28° 4’31.216”

NELSPRUIT

9A Wolfhaard Street, Nelspruit

T: 013 753 3750
F: 013 752 8124

GPS: S25°27’41.256” E30° 58’53.004”

PE

Unit 14, Greenbushes Industrial Park,
Greenbushes, Port Edivzabeth

T: 041 372 2301
F: 041 372 2308

GPS: S33°55’46.268” E25° 26’13.033”

VANDERBIJLPARK

3 Flaubert st, CW6,
Vanderbijlpark

T: 016 933 9972
F: 016 933 2035

GPS: S26°42’11.88” E27° 48’57.743”

SAC opens doors in Klerksdorp

SAC first Bakkie Centre opens in Klerksdorp
SAC partners with Safari Centre 4×4
Full dyno tuning and servicing capabilities available on-site
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The city is home to the first SAC Bakkie Centre, which has opened on the corner of Meteor and Chromium Road in Uraniaville, Klerksdorp. The new SAC Bakkie Centre will offer all that SAC has become known for, including world class vehicle servicing and performance enhancement, but it will focus solely on pick-ups and the growing SUV leisure market.

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Clik here to view. Toyota-Hilux-Fortuner-truckloads-small The new SAC Bakkie Centre recognises South African’s love of bakkies and SUVs and the growing lifestyle and leisure market. By focussing on a small number of vehicles from well known brands, including vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu KB and VW Amarok, the SAC Bakkie Centre can offer a one-stop-shop to the owners of these vehicles. This includes vehicle maintenance and servicing, performance enhancement and dyno tuning, the fitment of off road and leisure equipment and specialist advice.

In support of this new innovation, SAC has partnered with the off road and lifestyle specialists at Safari Centre 4×4. This means that the new SAC Bakkie Centre not only offers vehicle maintenance and performance enhancement services, but also a comprehensive range of off road conversion equipment and accessories and the technical expertise to fit this equipment.

According to Charl Roos, SAC Trucks and SAC Bakkie Klerksdorp co-owner, the overwhelming increase in requests for commercial vehicle enhancements and accessories made the decision to create the new SAC Bakkie Centre easy. “And who better to compliment the SAC culture than a well-established and prominent entity in the 4X4 sector than Safari Centre!”

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Says SAC Trucks managing director, Hein Lategan: “SAC has become a lifestyle which is expressed in both work and leisure. We at SAC cater for both the truck owner that needs to keep his vehicles operational as well as the customer who wants to enjoy his vehicle or bakkie during his free time.”

The SAC Bakkie Centre builds on the expertise and nationwide network of the SAC Group. Today, SAC employs over 375 staff and has a network of 10 SAC Truck and general 10 SAC service centres. It also caters for Harley-Davidson owners through its SAC Raging Bull centre and has a world-class Engineering division.

Using this network, the SAC Bakkie Centre starts from day one with highly specialised technical staff on board and access to the Steve’s Auto Clinic warehouse and distribution system, which delivers daily to Klerksdorp.

The SAC brand also means that bakkie and SUV owners who service and upgrade their vehicles at the new centre will have all the benefit of SAC’s affiliation with Unichip and Powerplug for performance enhancements and the peace of mind of the company’s Why Worry Warranty that guarantees all service parts and workmanship.

“By drawing on this nationwide SAC network and that of Safari Centre 4×4, the new SAC Bakkie Centre can offer high-quality and affordable service parts for all main brand bakkies and SUVs and a range of accessories that are readily available and regularly updated,” says Charl Roos, co-owner of the SAC Bakkie Centre and SAC Trucks Centre in Klerksdorp.

The SAC Bakkie Centre has opened its doors on 1 April 2016. For more information, contact Jaco Smit on 018 469 9300 .

For more information on the new SAC Bakkie Centre concept, contact André Walters, Business Development Manager, SAC Trucks Head Office, 086 088 5588.

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Ford SAC/NWM Puma Lubricants Rangers podium at Lichtenburg 400 Cross Country Race

Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer kick season off with second place in Class T

Henk Lategan and Barry White finish debut race in third position

Sixth place for Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable

Qualifying: 49km, Loop 1: 178km, Loop 2: 178km, Total: 405k

LICHTENBURG, South Africa, 1 April 2017 – The Ford Neil Woolridge Motorsport (SAC/NWM) Puma Lubricants team got its SA Cross Country Series (SACCS) campaign off to a solid start at the Lichtenburg 400, the opening round of the 2017 season this weekend in the North West province.

In extremely dusty and rocky conditions that covered a total race distance of over 400km and saw a high attrition rate and numerous punctures, Gareth Woolridge and co-driver Boyd Dreyer (T77) piloted their brand-new Puma Lubricants-liveried Ford Ranger to second in Class T.

New team-mates Henk Lategan and Barry White (T17) showed impressive pace in their debut cross country outing after making the switch from rallying, and were rewarded with the final podium place.

The experienced combination of Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable (T34) showed superb speed and tenacity throughout the weekend, but a series of punctures set them back, eventually ending sixth.

Qualifying

As the opening race of the 2017 SA Cross Country Series powered by Total, there was an air of excitement and anticipation at the start of the Lichtenburg 400 on Friday 31 March. For the Ford NWM Puma Lubricants team, the squad of young and determined drivers were eager to get their championship underway.

The Friday qualifying format for 2017 introduced a much shorter route than previous years, with the season-opener relying on a fast and smooth 49km prologue to determine the starting positions for the main race on Saturday.

The sprint-style qualifying was dominated by the Ford Rangers, with Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable emerging fastest in Class T, with a time of 30 min 39 sec. Younger brother Gareth and co-driver Boyd Dreyer were a scant 4 sec adrift, followed just 3 sec later by the Ford V8-powered VW Amarok of Hennie de Klerk and Rodney Burke.

Former rally stars Henk Lategan and Barry White were right on the pace from the start, matching the time of De Klerk and Burke, despite this being their first official outing in the Ford SAC/NWM Puma Lubricants Ranger.

Race

The route director had warned the competitors that the 178km main race loop would be treacherous and rocky, and so it proved, with most of the top teams suffering a series of punctures.

The driving conditions were made even more challenging with day’s ambient temperature reaching around 35 deg C by mid-morning, while a lack of wind saw heavy dust hugging the race route, which made the going extremely tricky for the crews.

Lance and Ward were the first Class T competitors to set off, and were the first of the Ford Rangers to pick up a puncture, just 60km into the first loop when they caught up to the faster FIA-category Toyota Hilux of Giniel de Villiers/Dennis Murphy.

This allowed the VW Amarok crew past, and once back on the road again, they quickly made up time but landed up in the thick dust of the crew ahead before De Klerk and Burke too encountered a puncture later in the stage.

Gareth and Boyd also picked up a flat tyre around 40km into loop one, giving Henk and Barry the opportunity to gain a place and take the effective lead, with all three Ford Rangers running line astern and covered by mere seconds for the return section of the route.

A second puncture just 10km from the end of the loop brought Lance and Ward to a halt, and they were further frustrated when the jack failed, dropping them further down the running order leading into the mandatory 20 min service at the Lichtenburg showgrounds.

Having enjoyed a clean run on loop one, Henk and Barry also succumbed to the rocky conditions and incurred a puncture in the first half of loop two, giving Gareth and Boyd the chance to gain a place, with the latter duo enjoying a hassle-free run to the finish. They crossed the line second in Class T behind the Malalane Toyota crew of Johan and Werner Horn who, remarkably, completed the race without a single tyre failure.

Meanwhile Henk and Barry suffered another setback just 5km from the end when the left front tyre was destroyed by a pole knocked into the road by another competitor. Nevertheless, they earned an impressive third in Class T, which is an exceptional result in their first-ever cross country race.

Although they didn’t have any punctures on the second loop, Lance and Ward’s frustrations continued when one of the wheels starting coming loose during the second loop. After stopping to tighten the wheel nuts, they adopted a cautious approach for the remainder of the race and crossed the finish line sixth overall.

Henk Lategan (SAC NATIONAL PROCUREMENT & SYSTEMS MANAGER):

“I’m quite surprised to end my first race with third place. Before this I really didn’t know what to expect, and the race was a lot rougher than I’m used to in rallying. The pace was actually much quicker than I thought it would be.

“At the beginning our focus was just on getting through the race, and then we found that our pace was decent and we were quite comfortable with the way the first loop went. Obviously, we had a couple of punctures in the second loop, but I’m really happy with third place.

“The Ford Ranger is amazingly strong, and there were numerous times when we hit something and I thought we may have damaged the car, but there were no troubles. The car is quicker than I thought, and the handling is really impressive., Overall I really enjoyed my first race.”

The next event is the Battlefields Dundee race in KwaZulu-Natal, on 12 and 13 May.

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Two Fords on the podium after thrilling Desert Race duel

JWANENG, Botswana, 26 June 2017 – It was a battle of endurance and survival on the only three-day marathon event on the 2017 South African Cross Country Series (SACCS) calendar, but the Ford Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Puma Lubricants team emerged with two Rangers on the overall Class T podium at the 2017 Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race.

Although Henk Lategan and Barry White (T17) were unable to complete the first race – which included Friday’s qualifying and the Saturday heat – they were in flying form for the second heat on Sunday and blitzed the field to set the fastest time and secure the race two victory.

This ensures that the Ford NWM Puma Lubricants crews are well positioned for the second half of the 2017 championship, and entrenches their status as leading contenders for this year’s title along with overall Desert Race winners Johan and Werner Horn (Malalane Toyota Hilux).

Race 1 (including Qualifying)

With the Desert Race comprising a two-part event with double points up for grabs, it was guaranteed to be full of excitement and drama – and so it proved when Race 1 kicked off with qualifying on Friday, comprising a short 61km sprint.

After crashing heavily at the Battlefields race, and sporting a practically brand new car for this event, Lategan and White adopted a cautious start for their Desert Race debut. Nevertheless, they posted the 6^th fastest time in the fiercely competitive Class T, proving significantly quicker than many seasoned cross country crews.

An additional 420km of racing awaited the teams on Saturday, comprising two 210km loops split by 20 minutes of service.

It was an even more challenging day for Lategan and White, as their vehicle sprung a fuel leak when a filter came loose shortly after the start of the stage. Coasting back to the pits, they literally made it back on fumes, and resumed their challenge on the second loop. It was all going well until they too had a puncture, only to have their wheel studs shear off around 100km later which ended their race.

Race 2

The second race saw a fantastic change in fortune for the third Ford NWM Puma Lubricants crew of Lategan and White. Relegated to the mass start at the back of the field, the ex-rally aces scythed their way through the field and enjoyed a faultless run through both 210km loops to set the fastest time in Class T for race two – a full 2 min 13 sec quicker than Johan and Werner Horn, who were second quickest for the day. Lance and Ward posted the third-fastest time, with Gareth and Boyd fourth.

Neil Woolridge (Team Principal):

“The Botswana Desert Race was tough as always, and that’s why we put in a huge effort before this event and I’m very proud of the team to have all three cars finishing with some good results.

“Although we dropped back slightly in the championship, it’s still a decent result for the championship which has become a three-horse race going into the second half of the season, with Lance and Gareth competing head-on with Malalane Toyota for the title this year.

“They both drove very well, and their speed at times was unbelievable. Punctures definitely impacted the results, and Gareth hasn’t been feeling well all weekend, which is a real pity as they have put a lot of work into preparing for this season, including training hard in the gym four times a week. But overall, it’s a great result for them and the entire team.

“I’m also really happy for Henk. He had a huge accident in Dundee, and then had some bad luck yesterday. He came back today and drove exceptionally well. He didn’t have any punctures and drove a clean race to win this heat, so all credit to him and Barry. They kept the flag flying high for the team and it’s fantastic for them to do so well early on. This will have done Henk’s confidence a lot of good.”

Henk Lategan (T17):

“We had a tough weekend to start with, but it definitely improved by the end. After our crash in Dundee I was cautious during qualifying and wasn’t pushing hard on the jumps and bumpy terrain. I also struggled a bit with the sand, but got used to it as the race progressed.

“Our pace was good on Saturday, but it all went wrong with the fuel issue and then the puncture. While changing the tyre we dropped the wheel nuts in the sand by mistake, and this caused the wheel to work loose and the studs sheared off around 100km later, so we couldn’t carry on.

“Today we started right at the back, and it was very tricky to overtake in the dust and with all the trees and bushes next to the track, but we had a good rhythm and passed at least eight cars.

“The first loop went very well, and we then got stuck in the dust of other cars a lot on loop two, so we had to take it easier. But we didn’t have any punctures and were fastest on the day, which we are really happy with.

“I’ve finally figured out how to drive in the sand, and this is a fantastic way to end our first Desert Race. Hopefully this bodes well for the next race too.”

The next event takes place in Harrismith on 28 and 29 July.

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Ford and Neil Woolridge Motorsport are proud to be supported by the following sponsors for the 2017 SACCS: Puma Lubricants, Mastercraft, DeWalt, Sign Solutions, Parklane SuperSpar, Tiger Wheel & Tyre, Ironman 4×4 and Shatterprufe.

Xtreme Machines Colt

The Colt was the first ‘bakkie’ that came out in a Clubcab version, and to tell the truth, it was one of the hottest selling ‘bakkies’ in South Africa. It is still very popular choice for the buying public, and will most likely remains a hot seller for some time to come.
Now the Xtreme Machines Colt is one such ‘bakkie’, and we bought it because of its versatility, average performance and its ride quality.The Colt 2.4i engine is a multivalve job, and in standard form pushes out 97Kw of power on the flywheel. This sounds very impressive, but on the Dyna, only 60Kw were measured at the wheels.
And all of a sudden things started to make sense.You see, the standard 2.4i Colt Clubcab will cruise comfortably at 120Km/h, but load it up a bit, or go up an incline, that all changes. The standard Colt 2.4i, although a very nice vehicle, misses something in the way of performance. In average driving conditions we managed to get a fuel consumption figure of 9km-per litre. We felt that this was very good for a 4×4 petrol vehicle.
So after reading the SAC ad in our magazine, we decided to take the Colt to Steve’s Auto Clinic to see what sort of improvements they could make. We were, and still are extremely surprised at what they have achieved, so keep reading. We booked the Colt in at the Kyalami branch of Steve’s Auto Clinic, where they immediately started their modifying magic.
They took of the head and subsequently also the cam, and sent these two items to SAC Engineering, the SAC group head offices, where Steve Fischer oversees all aspects off the operation.

MITSUBISHI COLT CLUBCAB 2.4i PERFORMANCE DATA
Sprint Times Standard SAC
POWER OUTPUT: 165 kW
ACCELERATION:
0 – 60 km/h: 6,20 secs 5,82 secs
0 – 80 km/h: 10,57 secs 9,60 secs
0 – 100 km/h: 16,26 secs 14,91 secs
0 – 120 km/h: 25,48 secs 21,91 secs
0 – 400 m: 19,99 secs 19,44 secs
SPEED: 110.00 km/h 113,90 km/h
0 – 1000 m:
37,38 sec 36,02 secs
SPEED: 136,10 km/h 142,80 km/h
FLEXIBILITY:
60-100km/h (4): 15,75 secs 14,63 secs
60-100km/h (5): 20,10 secs 18,24 secs
80-120 km/h (4): 17,95 secs 16,09 secs
80-120 km/h (5): 25,25 sec secs 21,44 secs
Speedo error @ 120 km/h: 7,5 %
VMAX (km/h): 157,1 km/h at 4800 Rpm 171,9 km/h at 5200 Rpm
166,0 km/h Indicated 181,0 km/h Indicated

All Tests conducted at Gerotek Proving Ground at Reef altitude. All Gerotek test results are an average of two runs in opposite directions. Fuel tank full, driver only. Test data compiled by Adrian Burford of Roadworks, using Racelogic Vbox Test Equipment.

The head was then gasflowed, and the cam re-profiled. These modifications allows for a cleaner burning process inside the engine, which in turn relates to improved fuel consumption, quicker throttle response and optimum power and torque.
A brand new SAC performance custom-built Wildcat branch and free-flow exhaust system, stainless steel ‘nogal’, were also fitted for optimum flow.The airbox were modified, and fitted with a Wildcat high performance air filter to allow the engine to breath better.Then they added a Unichip piggy-back computer into the whole equation, to ensure that the engine management system does it the right way around. After all this, they slapped the Colt onto their dynamometer and set up all the electronics to perfection. Nothing could have prepared us for the results.
When Marinus from the Kyalami branch phoned us and said that the Colt was ready, and that the Colt now boasts 89.9Kw (that’s and improvement of nearly 30Kw) of power at the wheels, we thought the worst.We expect to get a loud, rough running dragster, complete with shiny side pipes with flames coming out them. We were wrong.
None of the Colt’s creature of riding comforts had been compromised. It is still the same smooth running Colt that we have come to appreciate, only now, it is also powerful, and has maintained it is reliability. The Colt is a pleasure to drive now. The overall driving characteristic of this vehicle has been greatly improved, especially when cruising on the highway.
Oh, and by the way, so far we have achieved a fuel consumption figure of 11km-per litre. The Colt is a better finished off vehicle after the SAC conversion, and is now also covered by the SAC Why Worry Warranty, which extends over 6 months or 20 000km.

Which Side Is Your Fuel Filler Cap?

We recently received an e-mail containing the below info and though that it would be a good idea to share it on our website.

We all have been driving for many years… I would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time…I didn’t…and I bet you didn’t either….

Have you ever borrowed a car and when arriving at the gas station wondered…mmm, which side is the gas filler cap?

My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the car!

Well ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the gas station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a small icon of a gas pump?

The handle of the gas pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the gas pump?

If your tank is on the left, the hose will be on the left? If your tank is on the right, the hose will be on the bottom (see photo). It is that simple!

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How do we do it ?
With the latest technology in injector servicing & refurbishment, we are able to test up to 8 injectors at a time to compare spray patterns from one injector to another.
This will determine which injectors are causing the problem.
We are also able to test the pulse, leakage, cold start, and flow rate delivery of each individual injector.

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The injector has the finest tolerances of any mechanical part on the engine.
Regular servicing of injectors (every 40 000 – 60 000 km) will not only maintain Performance, Fuel Economy and minimum Exhaust pollution, it will also prolong the life of very important components like the Lambda Sensor and the Catalytic Converter.
Both of these items are very costly to replace when they have failed, protect them now and save money.
At what mileage did you have your injectors serviced?
Once we have tested the injectors, they are ultrasonically cleaned in a special bath.
Ultrasonic cleaning of injectors is the only way to guarantee the injectors are clinically clean and back to their original condition.
After the cleaning process, the injectors are once again tested to ensure that they are functioning correctly.

Recognize any of these problems?
Starting – Will not start properly
Idling – Uneven idling
Performance – Loss of power, flat spots
Economy – Poor fuel consumption
Drivability – Hesitates, engine “pinks”
Lambda Failure – Slow in response
Catalyst Failure – Failing but no cause found

It becomes necessary from time to time to check the injectors for:
-Operating Pressure -Sealing Ability -Spray Pattern -Shutter Effect
Most important of all, it is necessary to first establish whether or not the correct injector nozzle is being used.
In our experience we have found many a diesel to be running with completely the wrong injector nozzles, which is normally only identified when the vehicle is not able to be tuned to perfection.
In most cases we are able to save an injector nozzle if it has not been abused and exposed to very high temperatures for long periods of time.
The injector housing is stripped and the nozzle is removed.
We make use of an ultrasonic bath in which the nozzles are cleaned and then inspected.
If there are no signs of melting or pitting on the tip, we are then able to assemble the injector and shim the spring to operate at a specific pressure.
The shape of the operating pin in the nozzle is also very important, as this enables the shutter effect, which atomises the diesel as it is injected into the combustion chamber.
If we were not able to save the old tip, the entire process is the same, except for the cleaning of the old nozzle in the ultrasonic bath.
If a new tip is used, it still needs to be tested and shimmed to perfection.
In our opinion, if injectors are serviced regularly they will last as long as they need to, in most cases they will outlast the engine.

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Recognize any of these problems?
Starting – Will not start properly
Idling – Uneven idling
Performance – Loss of power, flat spots
Economy – Poor fuel consumption
Drivability – Hesitates, engine “pinks”
Lambda Failure – Slow in response
Catalyst Failure – Failing but no cause found
It becomes necessary from time to time to check the injectors for:
Operating Pressure Sealing AbilitySpray Pattern Shutter Effect
Most important of all, it is necessary to first establish whether or not the correct injector nozzle is being used.
In our experience we have found many a diesel to be running with completely the wrong injector nozzles, which is normally only identified when the vehicle is not able to be tuned to perfection.
In most cases we are able to save an injector nozzle if it has not been abused and exposed to very high temperatures for long periods of time.
The injector housing is stripped and the nozzle is removed.
We make use of an ultrasonic bath in which the nozzles are cleaned and then inspected.
If there are no signs of melting or pitting on the tip, we are then able to assemble the injector and shim the spring to operate at a specific pressure.
The shape of the operating pin in the nozzle is also very important, as this enables the shutter effect, which atomises the diesel as it is injected into the combustion chamber.
If we were not able to save the old tip, the entire process is the same, except for the cleaning of the old nozzle in the ultrasonic bath.
If a new tip is used, it still needs to be tested and shimmed to perfection.
In our opinion, if injectors are serviced regularly they will last as long as they need to, in most cases they will outlast the engine.

BOKSBURG

T: 087 551 7597

G4 Herman Pieterse Rd, Unit 5, Boksburg,
Gauteng South Africa

GPS: S-26°10′ 42 E28° 13′ 44

CAPE TOWN

T: 087 551 7518

450 Koeberg Road, Milnerton,
Cape Town

GPS: S 33°52′ 12 E 18° 30′ 22

CENTURION

T: 087 551 7603

97 Park Avenue, Highway,
Centurion, Pretoria
Gauteng South Africa

GPS: 25.8964° S, 28.1630° E

KLERKSDORP

T: 087 551 7627

Cnr Meteor & Chromium Road
Uraniaville Klerksdorp

GPS: S26°52’55.86” E26° 37’53.81”

MIDRAND/KYALAMI

T: 087 551 7738

32 Kyalami Blvd,
Kyalami Business Park,
Kyalami

GPS: S25°59’21.849” E28° 4’31.216”

NELSPRUIT

T: 087 551 7675

9A Wolfhaard Street, Nelspruit

GPS: S25°27’41.256” E30° 58’53.004”

PE

T: 087 551 7662

Unit 14, Greenbushes Industrial Park,
Greenbushes, Port Edivzabeth

GPS: S33°55’46.268” E25° 26’13.033”

VANDERBIJLPARK

T: 087 551 7731

3 Flaubert st, CW6,
Vanderbijlpark

GPS: S26°42’11.88” E27° 48’57.743”

Even More Torque for the Torque King

Toyota’s evergreen Land Cruiser 70 Series, more specifically the 76 Station Wagon, the 79 Single Cab and the 79 Double Cab are now the new torque kings of four-wheel drive vehicles thanks to the fitment of Toyota’s legendary 4.5 litre 32 valve V8 turbo diesel engine with common-rail direct injection and intercooler.

This V8 engine delivers 151 kW of power at 3 400 rpm along with a peak torque of 430 Nm that is reached at just 1 200 rpm and held all the way to 3 200 rpm – the flattest torque curve of all Toyota’s engines. It boasts 55 kW more power and 145 Nm more torque than the naturally aspirated, indirect-injection, 4.2 litre, straight-six diesel engine that still sees service in selected Land Cruiser workhorses.

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But what if you want even more? Well then Steves Auto Clinic is your one stop Toyota Land Cruiser shop! We already have fully developed Stage 1 and 2 performance upgrades to offer you for your Land Cruiser 70 Series V8 turbo diesel that can see you gain another 30 to 50 kW depending on the upgrade you choose.

We have been working on this particular engine for a number of years thanks to the grey imports that are brought across our borders from other Sub-Saharan Africa countries for some of that special SAC treatment in our state of the art workshops situated around the country.

Stage 1 sees the fitment of a Unichip piggy back computer that can be hard wired into the car’s engine control unit computer harness or you can opt for a ‘Straight to Sensor’ plug and play unit that involves no cutting into the ECU harness and can be installed and removed in a few hours.

Stage 2 sees the fitment of a free flow performance exhaust system. Here again you have a choice, you can go for a 63mm stainless steel or mild steel system or a bespoke export quality 76mm mandrel bent system either in stainless steel or mild steel.

You can even opt to have your existing exhaust system modified with the fitment of free flow silencers if you are working to a strict budget. No matter your requirement we have a performance solution for you. Just contact a sales representative at your nearest branch listed here.

Watch this space as we bring you a full before and after independent performance road test on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 V8 Turbo diesel

BOKSBURG

T: 087 551 7597

G4 Herman Pieterse Rd, Unit 5, Boksburg,
Gauteng South Africa

GPS: S-26°10′ 42 E28° 13′ 44

CAPE TOWN

T: 087 551 7518

450 Koeberg Road, Milnerton,
Cape Town

GPS: S 33°52′ 12 E 18° 30′ 22

CENTURION

T: 087 551 7603

97 Park Avenue, Highway,
Centurion, Pretoria
Gauteng South Africa

GPS: 25.8964° S, 28.1630° E

KLERKSDORP

T: 087 551 7627

Cnr Meteor & Chromium Road
Uraniaville Klerksdorp

GPS: S26°52’55.86” E26° 37’53.81”

MIDRAND/KYALAMI

T: 087 551 7738

32 Kyalami Blvd,
Kyalami Business Park,
Kyalami

GPS: S25°59’21.849” E28° 4’31.216”

NELSPRUIT

T: 087 551 7675

9A Wolfhaard Street, Nelspruit

GPS: S25°27’41.256” E30° 58’53.004”

PE

T: 087 551 7662

Unit 14, Greenbushes Industrial Park,
Greenbushes, Port Edivzabeth

GPS: S33°55’46.268” E25° 26’13.033”

VANDERBIJLPARK

T: 087 551 7731

3 Flaubert st, CW6,
Vanderbijlpark

GPS: S26°42’11.88” E27° 48’57.743”

SAC Ford Focus ST

By Mark Jones of Performance Motor Media.

Ford’s Focus ST has proved to be extremely popular amongst performance enthusiasts over the years and most recently Ford SA decided to cosmetically freshen up this model, but leaving the tried and tested 2.5 litre 5-cylinder turbocharged powertrain as it has always been.

Which means in standard form you still get 166 kW at 6 000 rpm and 320 Nm at 1 600 rpm all running through a slick shifting six-speed transmission. This is good enough to see the Focus get to 100 km/h in under 8 seconds and top out at almost 240 km/h true speed up here on the Reef.
But what if you as a performance enthusiast, want more?
I don’t think we need to tell you that the biggest hurdle you face in the quest for power is the losing of your vehicles warranty, should your car of course still have one in place, by doing work that is not approved by the manufacturer.
Well firstly, should you no longer have a warranty in place or perhaps your warranty has lapsed because you might have missed a service or two, then the guys at Steves Auto Clinic have the expertise to build you a Ford Focus ST that can be anything from a mild chip tuning upgrade to a wild enthusiasts dream that includes a bigger cooler, performance exhaust, cold induction kit etc. and tons of horsepower to boot without any concern for this highly contentious issue.
And should your warranty still be in place, SAC can still offer you the same service, but it will ultimately come down to you and the relationship you have with your servicing dealer as to how they will view your car going forward and what they would be prepared to continue to cover it from a warranty point of view once it has been upgraded.
We are well aware that any motor manufacturer reserves the right to cancel your vehicles factory warranty and / or motorplan / service plan should you modify your vehicle, but it is worth noting that this not only applies to tuning upgrades, a little known fact is that this scenario can extend to something as the simple fitting of aftermarket alloy wheels, to even sound system upgrades that are not authorised.
And in SAC’s 25 years as the country’s leading aftermarket performance enhancers and over the course of thousands and thousands of performance upgrades, history has shown us that most manufacturer service outlets treat their clients with the same respect that their clients treat them, and this includes those that have had their vehicles responsibly upgraded.
So should you want to know more about upgrading your Ford Focus ST, feel free to contact a SAC consultant at a branch near you and he will give you the right advice for the right job.

SAC VW Golf MK VI GTI
Finally Complete!

We started this exciting project a full 6 months ago and can now report that our Volkswagen Golf MK6 GTIupgrade is finally complete and ready to transform the hot hatch battle that goes on around the country right now!

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Before we even get into the journey we took in order to bring you a substantially quicker and more tractable car, it is worth noting that the 155kW Volkswagen Golf MK6 is not just a ‘chipped’ version of the older 147kW VW Mk V.

The engine tune up, and more specifically the cylinder head and valve train are completely different to that of the previous GTI.

So this was no simple, add a ‘chip and exhaust’ mod from the previous MkV project, there were many hurdles in our way, for which we had to try different things and change our way of thinking and embrace new tuning and control methods.

The first was being able to completely and safely control the electronics of the car, and for this we used a Uni Q Chip.

This tune up process took weeks when approached in the traditional way, finally we settled on going about the task by using the oxygen sensor and a closed loop fuel tuning method. Ground breaking stuff!

We then fitted a specially made 306 polished stainless steel 76 mm down pipe and catalytic converter free, free-flow exhaust system from De Graaf.

This bespoke exhaust system now not only looks and sounds the part with the SAC logos professionally engraved on the tail pieces, but is now available as a bolt on system over the counter.

Cheaper mild steel options are also available.

The final puzzle in the Stage 1 upgrade was to do a SAC airbox mod that sees more cold air making its way into the 2.0 litre FSI turbocharged engine.

This upgrade sees the power increase by around 15% and can be done in a single day at any one of our branches situated countrywide.

The cost varies depending on the quality of exhaust system you fit and whether you opt for a removable Power Plug unit over a hard wired Uni Q Chip.

The second stage of this project saw the cylinder head being removed, the rough edges being cleaned up, and the compression ratio dropped from a high 10.3.1 to 9.7.1 by removing a few cc’s from the combustion chambers.

The intake camshaft also received some attention so that the two cams were now similar in lift and duration.

As this was done more for our development sake than outright power, we were not too surprised when there was only a marginal further 3% gain in overall power, and most of this gained by being able to add some extra timing due to the reduced compression.

None the less, you can opt to go this route if you are the type of customer who wants the most reliable horsepower that can be gained from a MK VI GTI without adding bigger turbos and intercoolers.

Now that you know that you have a GTI that makes around 180 kW and 330 Nm, up from 155 and 280 respectively, what does this mean out on the road?

Make no mistake; the GTI is already a very quick car in standard trim and gets to 100 km/h in 7 seconds, does the 1km sprint at 196 km/h and goes on to a true top speed of 240 km/h.

This is quick enough to see off Opel’s Astra OPC, Ford’s Focus ST and Mazda 3’s MPS, all substantially more powerful machines.

But the SAC MK6, which we had independently tested, now puts you in a position to tackle the likes of Audi’s mighty all wheel drive 188 kW / 350Nm S3 Sportback, which by the way is what we put our car up against, and the outcome was nothing short of impressive!

Test Results	SAC Golf Mk VI	Audi S3 Sportback
0-100 km/h	6.06 secs	7.00 secs
0-200 km/h	25.16 secs	26.00 secs
¼ Mile	14.35 secs @ 160.44 km/h	14.89 secs @ 156.03 km/h
1 Km	26.06 secs @ 202.27 km/h	26.77 secs @ 202.35 km/h
Top Speed	251.46 km/h @ 6 200 rpm in 6th	252.35 km/h @ 6 300 in 6th

*All tests were conducted using a full tank of normal 95 octane pump fuel, standard factory rubber pumped to the manufacturer’s recommend pressures
But for the record and as valuable information for the more hardcore enthusiast out there, we also conducted tests with 98 octane racing fuel and Av Gas, but this made no difference as our car has been set-up without a hint of detonation and is properly tuned to run 93 or 95 octane pump fuel.
We also fitted a set of Bridgestone 225/40 18 inch semi slicks to limit wheel spin and this saw an improvement of around 0.5 seconds in the recorded times you see above, so they are well worth the effort if you are into drag racing and can live with the extra tyre noise generated from them when on the road in normal driving conditions.

A good couple of months or so after the launch of Volkswagen’s Amarok 2.0 Bi-TDi, the seriously good 2.0 TSI petrol has finally broken cover.

And as with the turbodiesel offerings in the range, the TSI has a six-speed manual transmission with an eight-speed auto planned for the end of 2012.

The quad-valve, four-cylinder TSI uses variable valve timing and a variable vane geometry turbo to produce 118 kW from 3800 to 5500 rpm, while its peak torque of 300Nm is on call from 1600 to 3750 rpm as stated by the manufacturer when measured at the flywheel.

But on our dyno at the SAC Research & Development Centre we have seen somewhat bigger numbers than this straight off the bat for a bog standard TSI claims, so we correctly guessed that the road tested numbers would be heading towards much stronger 4.0 litre V6 territory.

Volkswagen claims its petrol double cab accelerates to 100km/h in less than 10 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h with the fuel consumption given as 9.6 litres / 100 km.

At Gerotek we came close by recording 10.7 seconds and a limited top speed of 176.97 km/h.

Numbers that are also a whole better than what we achieved with a standard 2.0 Bi-TDi.

So although this TSI is by no means slow, we have a number of years of experience when it comes to developing and making Golf GTIs go faster and better, and we are going to apply these principles to VW’s Amarok Double Cab 2.0 TSI Petrol Trendline 4×2, as this 2.0 litre turbocharged is the same one found in the Mk6 GTI.

Keep an eye on our website as we start to work on making the TSI go even better and take the fight right to the big 4.0 litre V6s but with good 2.0 litre fuel consumption…

VW Amarok TSI Performance Data


0 – 60 km/h:	4.13 secs	0 – 120 km/h:	15.40 secs
0 – 80 km/h:	7.23 secs	0 – 140 km/h:	22.82 secs
0 – 100 km/h:	10.71 secs

¼ Mile Time:	17.39 secs	1km Time:	32.40 secs
¼ Mile Speed:	126.29 km/h	1km Speed:	156.96 km/h

60-100 km/h (3rd):	6.48 secs	80-120 km/h (4th):	10.76 secs
60-100 km/h (4th):	9.68 secs	80-120 km/h (5th):	16.31 secs

True Top Speed:	176.97 km/h

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The Isuzu KB undoubtedly rates as one of the most popular double cabs on the market.

And in 3,2-litre V6 guise, it has huge performance potential.

But with a simple SAC conversion, it becomes a thrilling, tar-burning, hot hatch-devouring monster … and lots of fun to boot!

With their claimed power output of a class-leading 140kW and a similarly impressive torque peak of 265Nm, Isuzu’s top-range petrol KB models rate among the most popular double cabs on the market.

However, some critisism has been levelled at the KB320 due to its perceived disappointing performance in relation to the V6 engine’s claimed outputs.

In order to liberate the massive potential of the KB320 engine – without incurring huge costs – SAC has developed a simple, yet highly effective conversion that is aimed at creating a useful leap in both power and torque, while also focussing on reliability and affordability.

The SAC KB320 supplied for testing was equipped with a custom-built stainless steel exhaust system, comprising two silencers and stainless steel tail pipe.

The new low-pressure free-flow exhaust is designed to allow improved engine breathing and reduced pressure, which alone allows for greater engine efficiency and higher outputs.

The electronics of the V6 engine are now controlled by the UNICHIP piggyback computer, making it possible to change the engine’s performance, torque and fuel consumption characteristics according to individual driving styles and operating conditions.

Finally, the rear differential ratio has been changed from 4,3:1 to 4,5:1 to enhance outright acceleration and overall tractibility.

And bot does it work! SAC’s dynamometer figures show that power on the rear wheels has leaped from 82kW to 99kW, while torque has jumped from 230Nm to 267Nm.

The difference is immediately noticeable, with the KB exhibiting the kind of acceleration expected of a dedicated racing machine, rather than what is basically a glorified light commercial vehicle!

Whether screwing it on through each of the five gears, or flooring the accelerator at crawling speeds in top gear, the KB leaps forward with astounding eagerness, easily leaving the rest of the commuting brigade choking in your tyre smoke.

A 0-100km/h sprint time of around 10 seconds is the kind of figure expected of cars falling into the ‘hot hatch’ territory, but the SAC Isuzu is capable of charging to 100km/h from standstill in just 10,45 seconds, embarrasing everything but the true top-end performance hatches.

And it doesn’t hide away when it comes to the top-end stuff either, as it’s incredibly easy to bend the speedometer needle right out of shape while attaining a true top speed of 192,3km/h!

While the outright performance – and the extremely entertaining opportunities it presents by destroying the egos of many GTi, GSi, RXi and STi drivers – is invigorating, it’s the KB’s tractibility that is of most6 relevance in everyday use.

The massive torque available at virtually any engine speed allows the KB to pull strongly from low down, while remaining eager and free-revving right to the red line.

This results in impressive in-gear acceleration and the ability to effortlessly maintain decent cruising speeds in top gear up even the steepest of inclines. And this applies especially when exploiting the KB’s load-carrying abilities to the maximum.

Where a change down to fourth gear would be necessary on the standard version, the SAC KB charges along like a fire-breathing bull on heat, with little concern for any obstacles in its way.

There are clear benefits in terms of fuel consumption too, as it isn’t necessary to drive the KB 320 nearly as hard to achieve suitable performance.

Now that we gave the test vehicle much opportunity to reveal its fuel-sipping talents though, as we went the prowl for image-conscious yuppies in their flashy cars…

The cherry on the top of this cake, though, has to be the piercing howl that is produced by the free-flow exhaust as the V6 engine comes on song above 3 500 r/min, singing the sweetest of melodies to the dedicated petrolheads among us!

The SAC KB320 has to be one of the most entertaining and rewarding vehicles we’ve driven in ages, and we want one.

So be wary next time an average-looking KB pulls up next to you at the lights – it may just be one of SAC’s raging bulls!

Land Cruiser is one of the most respected nameplates in the automotive world and this is directly attributable to its rich history and for consistently setting the standard in off-roading. In South Africa Land Cruiser made its debut with the FJ-45 pick-up in 1971 and hasn’t looked back since. The Land Cruiser brand now encompasses no less than four model ranges each with their own distinct flavour.

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The new 4.5 litre V8 turbodiesel engine is the first Toyota engine with a graphite-iron cylinder block. The use of graphite iron provides for low weight and a compact size while resisting the high cylinder pressures of a turbocharged diesel design.
The turbocharged and intercooled Quad Cam 32 valve Toyota 1VD-FTV engine uses high-pressure (common rail) D-4D direct injection.
The water-cooled turbocharger utilises a variable nozzle vane to ensure high engine output, low fuel consumption and low emissions.
The 1VD-FTV engine has an air-to-air intercooler and dual electronic throttle valves.
The 4461cc engine has a 90 degree V angle, undersquare bore and stroke dimensions of 86mm by 96mm to maximise torque and a compression ratio of 16.8:1. The bank offset is 22mm and the bore pitch is 97mm, to create a compact block relative to the engine’s displacement.
The forged steel crankshaft has seven balance weights. All pins and induction fillets are hardened to ensure optimum strength. The base of the cylinder block has substantial stiffening plates, to minimise vibration, and four tightening bolts for each bearing cap. The connecting rods are made of high-strength steel and the big-end bearings are secured with nut-less tightening bolts.
The 1VD-FTV engine has aluminium-alloy pistons with combustion chambers in the piston crown. Oil jets at the bottom of the cylinder bores spray oil on the underside of the pistons to improve piston cooling and lubrication. The cylinder heads are made of aluminium alloy, with two-stage water-jacket construction to improve cooling.
An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage reduces emissions. The combustion chamber design includes four valves with a central solenoid-type high-pressure injector nozzle to improve performance and minimise emissions. The injection system includes pilot injection control to improve performance and fuel economy and reduce emissions. A glow plug located between the inlet valves improves engine starting.
Four camshafts are used in the new Land Cruiser V8 diesel engine, to ensure accurate valve timing. The new engine has maintenance-free valve clearance adjusters to maintain constant zero valve clearance between the rocker arm and valve stem.
The 1VD-FTV engine’s turbocharger is water-cooled, for increased reliability. The inlet air passes through an air-cooled intercooler and separate throttle valves for each cylinder bank, before reaching the inlet ports. A crossover pipe balances the exhaust pressure between the two cylinder banks, to ensure efficient turbocharger operation.
Other features of the 1VD-FTV engine include a linear temperature-controlled coupling for the cooling fan, a fuel cooler, a fuel filter with a warning switch, a segment-conductor-type alternator and an oxidation catalytic converter.

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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a very recent introduction to the Land Cruiser family in South Africa, and equally new is our fettled SAC Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Applying one of our tried and tested Stage 1 upgrade to the legendary 4.0 litre Toyota V6 petrol engine, our team at Steves Auto Clinic have been able to make decent improvements in power and torque to upgrade an already impressive standard FJ Cruiser package.

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The funky looking SUV sees 200 kW being made at 5 600 rpm and 380 Nm of torque being delivered at 4 400 rpm in normal trim.
But after our SAC FJ Cruiser upgrade has taken place, a realistic 215 kW is measured at peak engine power along with 400 Nm of torque.
The Toyota FJ Cruiser engine already has dual intelligent variable valve timing (i-VVTi) and 24 valves to offer a strong torque spread and improved low range power delivery, our SAC treatment simply improves on this recipe.
This bottom line around this entry level upgrade is that it centres on the all important principle of volumetric efficiency.

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It starts with the optimising of the airflow into the engine by removing all the restrictions in the airbox, but leaving the external look of the components and engine bay exactly the same.

Next up the catalytic convertors are removed and a 63mm stainless steel custom made SAC freeflow performance exhaust with dual equal length down pipes is introduced into the mix.

As to be expected from the people you know as the tuning masters who have been in this business for almost 30 years, this free flow exhaust pipe follows the exact same routing as the original, so there is no annoying knocking on the under tray or compromise to the vehicle’s off road clearance.

The new and deeper sound from this installation is worth the effort alone, the SAC FJ Cruiser is by no means noisy, it simply lets you know in a subtle way that this particular vehicle is special.

Rounding off the exercise is the fitment of a Uni Q Chip that sees the Toyota’s fuel and timing settings perfectly optimised to suit the improved breathing created by the exhaust and airbox mods.

As always the vehicle was then sent off for independent road testing to put the increased power and torque gains to test.

And once again the figures across the board were all better than the standard vehicle when tested.

Make no mistake though, even in standard trim, and for such a heavy 4×4 vehicle, the FJ Cruiser gets to 100 km/h in a brisk 10.18 seconds and to 160 km/h in 26.69 seconds, while stopping at a limited 176 km/h true top speed.

But despite this, the SAC Cruiser still gets to 100 km/h in 9.60 seconds, 160 km/h over a second quicker at 25.62 seconds and stops at the same top end as the speed limited was left in place.

Even when rolling on, the SAC FJ Cruiser gets away from the standard offering by almost one second in any real world overtaking test distance, such as from 60-100 km/h or 80-100 km/h in 3rd or 4th gear.

This package should retail for around R15 000 depending on which route you decide to go.

For example, you can opt for a more cost effective mild steel performance exhaust system, you can have the Uni Q Chip wired in, the cheaper way, or you can opt for the slightly more expensive Plug n Play option that enables you to remove the chip at any time, right down to even having the exhaust branches ceramic coated to keep under bonnet temperatures lower.

The good news is that a full house Stage 2 upgrade is already in the works, and this should see the cylinder heads being gas flowed and the camshafts coming in for some special Steves Auto Clinic treatment to produce the ultimate in a naturally aspirated Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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It isn’t often that you get good, cheap horsepower out of a modern engine, but that is exactly what SAC has managed to achieve with an aftermarket upgrade to the 4,0-litre V6 powerplant in the Nissan Navara.

The conversion is available through the network of 12 Steves Auto Clinic franchise stores nationwide. For this you get approximately 20 kW more than standard, but, importantly, there is no loss of refinement. And to prove that it is possible to have your cake and eat it, the upgrade returns improved fuel consumption in normal driving.

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The conversion comprises a stainless steel SAC designed free-flow exhaust system mated to tubular manifolds from SAC partner, Wildcat. The focus of the research and development leading up to the introduction of this conversion has been to improve the exhaust gas-flow characteristics but without a significant change in noise level or tone when cruising.

A minor change is also made to the airbox which houses the air filter. A turned aluminium venturi is fitted into the front face of the airbox, which has the effect of ramming cooler air into the engine as road speed increases

But with modern engines there is little to be gained by just changing the inlet and exhaust. So that maximum benefits can be realised, a Unichip piggy-back computer module has been fitted, with a pre-programmed ‘map’ of optimised ignition and fuel parameters. This matrix of electronic values allows the engine to achieve its peak efficiency across the entire engine speed range, which means the idle quality is unaffected, while the maximum usable rpm is unchanged at 6 300. The true top speed, as tested independently at Gauteng altitude remains at 191 km/h – though the limiter can also be removed on a customer’s insistence.

Overall driveability has been noted as one of the V6 Navara’s strong points in standard form – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on significantly. Just over a second is lopped off the 60 – 100 km/h time in fourth gear, while the modded car is a full 1,7 seconds quicker between 80 and 120 km/h in fifth gear. Those who plan on towing with their Navara should rejoice in these numbers; translating as they do into far less effort (and more safety) whether it comes to overtaking, or simply maintaining a constant speed when cruising.

While the conversion isn’t intended to turn the Navara into a robot racer, there are significant gains in standing start acceleration too. According to before and after results provided by testing experts, Roadworx, the Navara will sprint to 100 km/h in a fraction under nine seconds, and cover the standing kilometre in 29.76 seconds at a terminal speed of 178.1 km/h. A sub-30 second kilometre sprint is considered good for a conventional passenger car at power-sapping Reef altitude – never mind a four-wheel-drive double cab with an open ‘bak’.

The Navara has become hugely popular in a short space of time, and no doubt there will be plenty of owner’s of this archetypal man’s ‘truck’ who will appreciate the extra grunt of the SAC conversion whether they’re towing with it or not. With the bolt-on nature of this kit (no internal changes are made to the engine), owners can drop their car off at an SAC outlet in the morning, and drive out that same afternoon with a vehicle which feels much more satisfying in all kinds of driving conditions. The conversion can be successfully applied to all V6 Navaras; both two and four-wheel-drive, and with automatic or manual transmission.

Performance data, SAC Navara 4.0 V6 (M) versus standard

	SAC	Standard
ACCELERATION:
0 – 60 km/h:	4	4.38
0 – 80 km/h:	6	6.63
0 – 100 km/h:	8.98	9.84
0 – 120 km/h:	12.1	13.42
0 — 400 M (seconds):	16.34	16.88
SPEED:	138.8	134.4
0 — 1000 M (seconds):	29.76	30.81
SPEED:	178.1	171.9
VMAX:	191	191
FLEXIBILITY:
60 – 100 KM/H (4th):	7.73	8.85
80 – 120 KM/H (5th):	10.99	12.69

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