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1/18/2010
Mann Engineering Coil Overs for Subaru Imprezas by AST Suspension
We are proud to announce our own coilover systems designed for the MY02-07 Imprezas and the MY08+ Imprezas. We have worked with AST Suspension to develop systems for those looking for much improved handling and
maintaining civility for everyday driving. We have selected spring rates that are not too stiff and are very reasonable for street usage. Also, many other details were taken to make sure that these are some of
the best coilovers that you can get. Select applications will be equipped Mann Engineering By Swift Springs coil over springs.
Click Here to see our Press Release.
If you have any questions, contact us at sales@mann-engineering.com or goto our contact page.
12/18/2009
Holiday Clearance Items!!!
For this holiday season, we are havig a special sale on items that we currently have in stock. Here is a list of some of the brands and items that we have:
ENEOS Motor and Gear Oils
NEO Motor Oil
Dunlop Z1 Star Specs, 265/35R18s, NEW!
HKS Drop in Filters for 2008-2010 Imprezas and 2005+ Legacy/Outbacks
Swift Coilover springs that have a 65mm Inner Diameter, limited to specific rates and lengths
and more...!
Contact us at sales@mann-engineering.com or goto our contact page, to see what else we have currently on sale!
Sale prices are good until the end of the year!
7/10/2009
Authorized Cosworth Dealer
We are now an Authorized Cosworth Dealer.
For Cosworth Products, we will be stocking some of the Cosworth components that we highly recommend for the track and will also be beneficial for the street.
We will also be able to help you with your engine setup for meeting your horsepower needs. Please contact us for your horsepower needs. We are powered by Cosworth.
4/30/2009
The Monkey's Trunk 3-year Anniversary
That is right The Monkey's Trunk is having their 3-year Anniversary celebration by hosting a get together at Chino Valley Subaru. There will be
cheap food, entertainment, and of course LOTS of Subarus.:) You can be sure that we will be there with Project 2008 STI. Come and check it out.
Click on the Link Below for all the details:
The Monkey's Trunk 3-Yr Anniversary
3/2/2009
AP Racing Announces NEW Limited Edition Caliper Color: Competition Gray
Racing fans will notice this color is exactly what full-blown race calipers from AP Racing look like.
But unlike the race-only hardware, these are built for every day use with secondary dust seals, anti-rattle clips and extra corrosion protection. Finally - the best of both worlds with no compromises!
And, as you will notice in the detailed pictures below, the front 6-piston calipers are the first ones to arrive with the latest in improvements
AP Racing Competition Gray Caliper
1. Relocation of bridge bolts: Experience gained by Radi-Cal racing caliper development is leading to stiffness improvements across many caliper models. This change improves the dynamic stiffness of the CP7040 caliper considerably.
2. Now using external TORX-head bridge bolts: These highly engineered bolts allow better and more consistent torque when assembling calipers.
3. Revised caliper face: AP Racing redesigned the face of the caliper for a more up-to-date look along with some weight reduction. In COMPETITION GRAY, they look awesome!
For 6-Piston Front Kits:
Click Here for AP Racing 6-piston Kits.
For 4-Piston Rear Kits:
Click Here for AP Racing 4-piston Kits.
3/2/2009
PRICE DROP!!! AP Racing Big Brake Kits
AP Racing has announced a price drop on all of their kits including the ones for the Subarus! We have updated our prices accordingly.
Now is the best time to get the best brakes available on the market. Some of these kits are priced LOWER than the major JDM Brands.
For 6-Piston Front Kits:
Click Here for AP Racing 6-piston Kits.
For 4-Piston Front Kits:
Click Here for AP Racing 4-piston Kits.
For 4-Piston Rear Kits:
Click Here for AP Racing 4-piston Kits.
2/20/2009
Swift Sport Springs for 2009 Foresters. Coming Soon!!!
We have finally finished designing the springs for the 2009 Forester models. They follow the same principles that have made
Swift well known in the industry. We made sure to keep the ride quality civilized for the street but have it be sporty
when you want it. We have made sure that these springs have performance by making sure that suspension travel was maximized with the lowering.
The feedback we have gotten back from the prototype springs have been very positive with everyone saying that the ride is smoother
than the factory springs and ride height is just right by not being too low. The only thing you better be ready to do is getting some
better rubber as you will run out of those quite fast with when using these springs.
MSRP: 399USD
Our Price: 310USD
Specifications:
2009 Subaru Forester
Drop - Front: -20mm (0.75inch), Rear: -20mm (0.75inch)
Rates - Front: 3.81kg/mm, Rear: 3.65kg/mm
1/1/2009
Happy New Year!
We would like to wish everyone a safe New Year and have a good 2009!
Keep checking out the progress on our 2008 Project STI as we will be finishing it up quite soon. So keep in touch to see some of the modifications we
are putting on the car that keep it streetable and track capable without going overboard.
12/10/2008
We are NOW an Authorized Griot's Garage Dealer! Have fun in your garage!
We are officially a Griot's Garage dealer. All the cars you see on our cars page are detailed using Griot's Garage car care products and are the only products that will be used for detailing our cars.
Please bare with us as we begin to add these great items to our website. We carry many of their most popular products and will
have them in stock. If you have any questions about Griot's Garage Car Care products, please contact us.
10/21/2008
Mann Engineering/TMT 2008 STI Project Car
We are doing a joint project car with The Monkey's Trunk Magazine. You can read the introduction article by clicking on the cover
of the magazine below.
UPDATE: 8/21/2008
Swift Sport Springs for 2008 WRX STI. IN STOCK NOW!!!
Springs are in stock now and ready to ship. We are taking orders on these springs. Springs can be ordered here:
Click Here to Order the Springs.
6/28/2008
Swift Sport Springs for 2008 WRX STI. IN STOCK NOW!!!
We have finally finished the setups for the 2008 WRX STI. They follow the same principles that have made
Swift well known in the industry. We made sure to keep the ride quality civilized for the street but have it be sporty
when you want it. We have made sure that these springs have performance by making sure that suspension travel was maximized with the lowering.
The feedback we have gotten back from the prototype springs have been very positive with everyone saying that the ride is smoother
than the factory springs and ride height is just right by not being too low. We made the drop very similar to that of the 2008WRX in height.
There is still enough clearance on the car to run wider tires as I know many will want to.
MSRP: 399USD
Our Price: 310USD
Specifications:
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback
Drop - Front: -25mm (1.0inch), Rear: -25mm (1.0inch)
Rates - Front: 2.55-4.5kg/mm, Rear: 2.11-4.2kg/mm
6/25/2008
Mann Engineering Track Day at Thunderhill, June 20th
UPDATE: 6/25/2008
We would like to thank all the participants that came out for this event. We are glad to hear that everybody had a good time out on the track and we hope
that everyone was able to take away some skills that they learned on the track and be able to apply then to the street to become safer drivers. We would
also like to thank the representatives from Subaru who came out with their 2008 STIs and 2008WRX. We would also like to thank Unlimited Laps for running a
very professional and smooth event.
UPDATE: 5/20/2008
NOTE: THIS IS A SUBARU ONLY EVENT.
The Novice Group is full. We have a waiting list for those who have registered for novice and are not confirmed.
We are proud to announce that we will be putting on a track day hosted by our favorite Open Track Club, Unlimited Laps. We would
also like to thank the local Subaru dealers for their efforts in helping us out with this event as well. There will be giveaways available
and we will be having three cars there for ride alongs. There will be two 2008 STI and a 2008 WRX. Dealers will have representatives there to answer any questions you have of the cars and there will be an SPT/STI parts
display trailer for you all to drool at. :P
More details about the events will follow shortly.
This event is to get Subaru owners a feel of what their cars can do on the track. This is event is meant to be a learning
experience. Now that you have spent the time and money on your car, this is an opportunity to see what it can do. :) In addition,
this event is to show our Subie love as a community in the Bay Area. This is a Subaru ONLY event.
Parts Discount for Participants
We will also be doing discounts off parts for participants. We will take 10% OFF parts which include batteries, Mintex Xtreme Pads,
DBA Rotors, Samco Hoses, Swift Sport Springs, and AP Racing Big Brake Kits. We will check to see if your name is on our participant list before we
provide any quotation. If your name is not on our registered list, we will quote you full prices from our website. Prices do not include sales tax.
Event Date: June 20, 2008
Location: Thunderhill Raceway located in Willows, CA
Entry Fee: 100USD
Late Entry Fee: 150USD
Spots are limited. So sign up fast! :)
Click Here to Register for the Event.
Open Track Day Rules:
- NO refunds will be given for this event.
- Absolutely NO racing. This is an event for everyone to have some fun with their cars, to learn about them, and to see the vehicles
that Subaru has to offer.
- Please sign up for your appropriate group. If we find that you are not in the correct group level for driving, we will put you
in the group that we feel is appropriate. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A GROUP YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR. IF WE FIND THIS, THEN WE WILL NOT LET YOU OUT ON THE TRACK.
- Helmets. You may bring your own or rent one at Thunderhill.
- Passengers. Drivers in Advanced and Intermediate groups may have passengers. Passengers are required to wear helmets. If we find that
you are putting your passenger in danger, we will not allow you to have any passenger at all for the duration of the event. First
and second timers at Thunderhill are required to have an instructor. Anybody else who would like to have an instructor, please note that when you
are registering so that we know how many instructors to have on hand.
- Tech Inspection. We will be able to assist with Tech Inspections. Please use our contact page for an appointment. Tech
Inspection Forms can be downloaded and printed out on the Unlimited Laps website.
Other shops that we recommend for Subaru Tech Inspections are:
LIC Motorsports, Novato, CA - Contact Noah for an appointment at (415) 892-7400.
Capitol Subaru of San Jose, San Jose, CA - Contact Justin in Service for an appointment at (408) 723-9500.
Please Note: This is not the complete list of rules. All rules that normally apply to Unlimited Laps events will also apply to this event.
Please see the Unlimited Laps Website for the complete list of rules.
5/6/2008
Swift Sport Springs for 2008 WRX Sedan and Hatchbacks. IN STOCK!!!
We have finally finished the setups for the 2008 WRX Sedan and Hatchback models. They follow the same principles that have made
Swift well known in the industry. We made sure to keep the ride quality civilized for the street but have it be sporty
when you want it. We have made sure that these springs have performance by making sure that suspension travel was maximized with the lowering.
The feedback we have gotten back from the prototype springs have been very positive with everyone saying that the ride is smoother
than the factory springs and ride height is just right by not being too low. The only thing you better be ready to do is getting some
better rubber as you will run out of those quite fast with when using these springs.
MSRP: 399USD
Our Price: 300USD
Specifications:
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback
Drop - Front: -25mm (1.0inch), Rear: -25mm (1.0inch)
Rates - Front: 3.24kg/mm, Rear: 3.04kg/mm
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
Drop - Front: -19mm (0.75inch), Rear: -19mm (0.75inch)
Rates - Front: 3.24kg/mm, Rear: 3.04kg/mm
1/26/2008
Track Events Updated
We have updated our event schdule so far. We will continue to add more events as the year progresses.
Click Here for 2008 Events.
1/5/2008
Braille Reduces Prices on No-Weight Batteries
Braille Auto has reduced prices on there popular line of No-Weight Batteries. For more information on the Batteries, please follow the respective links to the 4 different sizes.
Click Here for 6lbs No-Weight Race Battery.
Click Here for 11.5lbs No-Weight Daily Battery.
Click Here for 15lbs No-Weight All-Season Battery.
Click Here for 21lbs No-Weight Extreme-Use Battery.
8/7/2007
Swift Springs USA and Mann Engineering Introduce Track Edition Springs for MY04+ STI
We are honored to be able to announce a Track Edition spring that will be available from Swift very soon. This spring setup was a joint development effort with Swift. Our goal was to further improve upon the existing performance Swifts already famous Sport Springs. We made sure to keep the ride comfort for daily driving while increasing spring rates to still stay within the limits of the stock struts. Preliminary testing on the springs have shown them to be very promising. We have already track tested them and say that they will be a good alternative to those who are looking for more performance out of their STI.
Here is some preliminary information about the springs. They are a direct replacement for the stock springs. The Track Edition will raise the car up by about 10mm from the standard Swift STI Springs. They will be painted the royal metallic blue to symbolize Swifts performance capabilites like their coilover springs. Height will increase about 10mm from the Sport Springs in height, less drop. The purpose of this was to give the car more stroke with the increased spring rate.
Click Here to See Images of these springs on an 07STI.
AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Price: MSRP $419USD
Our Price: $320USD
5/1/2007
AP Strap Drive Discs
We are proud to announce the AP Racing Strap Drive Discs. AP designs this two piece rotor using stainless steel straps that flex in order to create something that has not been seen before. Many performance options currently out there offer a single piece cast rotor or a solid two piece rotor. These types of discs can be heavy and cause pad knockback and distortions in the steering and brake feel. AP Racing's strap drive uses stainless steel straps to locate the disc to the mounting bell, producing a flexible coupling between the hub and the disc faces. This allows the disc to run true in the caliper under all conditions and also permits the disc to expand and contract without being restricted. They have taken what they have learned from racing and now have applied the same technology to the street.
Preliminary testing has shown that on the street with the Mintex Xtreme Motorsport version brake pad with the AP Racing Brake kit for the WRX/STI and for the OE STI Brembos. Both setups have produced amazing results when the rear pads are matched with the standard Mintex Xtreme compounds. Braking distances were noticeably shorter and the feel through the pedal was very consistent even under high stress situations on the track. Front rotors and pad kit will include a set of Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Brake Pads and a Pair of AP Racing's Strap Drive Discs.
One might ask as to what the advantages are for having such a rotor?
- Compared with single piece discs the disc is de-coupled from hub, this allows disc to align itself perfectly within the caliper.
- Improved pedal feel and brake response as a result of improved disc alignment within caliper.
- Improved pedal feel at elevated temperatures as disc rotor is able to expand in a controlled manner with little influence from the disc mounting. This greatly reduces disc coning.
- Controlled axial float of disc rotor reduces brake 'knock-off' which can result in an inconsistent pedal feel.
- No free moving parts mean that there are no clearances to become clogged with debris and corrosion which would prevent a conventional floating disc from operating correctly.
- No free moving parts mean that the wear problems normally associated with floating disc designs are not present.
- No free moving parts means no unwanted mechanical noise from the discs.
- Disc rotor and strap sub assembly available as service item for cost effective servicing.
- Successfully used in race applications.
Pricing: 1137.75USD for Direct Replacement Discs for 04+ STI Brembos (Front Pair of Discs Only)
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