Sunday 23 September 2012

Scorpion Cat-Back Exhaust System - BMW MINI Cooper S (Gen 1)


There are many exhaust systems on offer for the R53 Cooper S. However, only a few tick all the right boxes in terms of sound, quality, spec and price. The Scorpion exhaust Vecchio Engineering offer meets all these important criteria. Currently we have a special deal on these exhausts for a limited time. Contact us through any of the methods on our website for more details www.vecchio.co.uk.

Saturday 22 September 2012

Lubriplate 105 Engine Assembly Lube Grease



For anyone that is undergoing an engine rebuild, we now have Lubriplate 105 Motor Assembly Grease (284g Tube) in stock and ready to go. This white grease is perfect for the assembly of new and or recondition engine parts with its wear and seize prevention formula. During the initial start up and break in period of an engine this assembly grease provides the next level of protection during those crucial few seconds. Prevents damage to newly assembled parts and minimises rust, scuffing, scoring and friction. One of the best motor assembly lubes on the market period!


Tuesday 11 September 2012

Keep your BMW MINI Cooper’s Head On!


If you are ever in the process of removing your MINI's cylinder head always fit new head bolts as the BMW MINI uses stretch bolts that can only be used once! For those that are toying with their MINI Cooper and installing polished and ported big valve heads then the ARP BMW Mini Cooper Head Stud Kit is the only way to go. These high quality studs ensure the head won’t ever part company with the block in a hurry. While you're there do the job properly and install an ARP BMW Mini Cooper Cam Sprocket Bolt Kit to finish it all off.

Friday 7 September 2012

ITG Profilter - BMW Mini John Cooper Works & JCW GP Airbox

For those lucky Gen 1 JCW airbox owners amongst you; a new kid is on the block in terms of reusable air filters while providing several additional benefits over the standard offering. ITG have been in the business of supplying top engine builders and countless championship winning teams for decades. They have now brought their vast expertise to the MINI massive! Their new ITG Profilter for the Gen 1BMW Mini John Cooper Works & JCW GP Airbox is an amazing bit of engineering that is all too often overlooked. For the complete range of ITG Profilters for the Gen 1 BMW MINI click here. For the Gen 2 BMW MINI Cooper filters click here.

ITG Profilter Benefits:
  • Superior filtration.
  • Better economy.
  • More power.
  • Longer life.
  • Cleaning.
  • Vastly cheaper than OE filter.

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Bite the Bullet with New Vecchio Engineering Aerial/Antenna for Your BMW MINI Cooper!


We have now released out new aerials/antennas for the BMW MINI Cooper. We offer two options to satisfy all our customers, firstly the "BULLET" Aerial Antenna and secondly the "TITAN" Aerial Antenna. Our bullet aerial is based on the world famous NATO 7.62mm bullet round. For those that wanted something more subtle we developed a sleek version called the TITAN. Generation 2 BMW MINI owners need not feel left out either we have also made the aerial to suit these cars as well. For the Gen 2 Vecchio Engineering BULLET aerial click here and for the Gen 2 TITAN aerial click here. We are offering FREE UK delivery for the time being. Hurry and grab a bargain!

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Vecchio Engineering LED Halo Ring Design Indicators & Sidelight for the Gen 1 BMW MINI Cooper NEW AND IMPROVED!


Our new shipment of Vecchio Engineering LED Halo Ring Design Indicators & Sidelights has arrived and they are now better than ever before. These new units have more LED’s round the “HALO” ring to create an even more intense glow. We also supply the Philips Silver Vision bulbs to get rid of the fried egg look and provide a clean look. For more information on our exterior lighting for the Gen 1 BMW MINI models click here. These Vecchio Halo Indicators and Sidelights will fit all Gen 1 BMW MINI models even those with the Aero body kit.