AGX - The New Adjustable Shock Absorber from Kayaba
Nokian Roodsnoop Radio Warning System for Loss of Tyre Pressure

AGX - The New Adjustable Shock Absorber from Kayaba

For enthusiastic drivers who like to control the suspension set-up of their cars, comes a new range of fully adjustable shock absorbers from Kayaba. AGX is a fully adjustable gas charged shock absorber for high performance cars and is available as a twin tube shock absorber, strut or cartridge. Offering up to eight different damping characteristics from soft to firm, AGX has been designed to offer the adjustability of a race-tuned shock combined with the simplicity needed for day to day motoring.

The shock allows drivers to "dial-in" their preferred performance setting to match their style of driving. For normal running, the same setting should be made to both shocks on the same axle, but for track test or circuit use, the facility exists to adjust settings so that the near side and offside perform differently. AGX is also particularly suitable for enthusiasts wanting to tune or customise their cars by lowering the ride height and can be used together with Kayaba's new K-Force lowering kit.

The unique feature of the AGX shock absorber is its ability to change a vehicle's ride characteristics in seconds and without the need for tools, having to jack up the car, remove any components or adjust the spring pre-compression. Adjustments are made with either a knurled dial on the shock body or with a small screw headlocated at the top of the piston rod, depending on the model.

AGX shock absorbers also feature Kayabas's unique multi-stage valving, which allows the shock's performance to adapt to road conditions. Under smooth conditions, the valving allows the shock to travel freely for maximum ride comfort. However, when the wheels travel over rough conditions, the valve responds instantly to make the shock firmer, maintaining good tyre contact and vehicle control. This innovative valving varies both the rebound and the compression strokes of the shock absorber according to the speed of piston travel.

The AGX range is available for both European and Japanese models including cars such as the Audi A3 and A4, VW Golf and Opel (Vauxhall) Corsa, Astra, Vectra and Calibra, the Mazda MX5, Nissan 200 SX, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Celica and MR2 and is an additional product line to Kayaba's already comprehensive shock absorber range.

Nokian Roodsnoop Radio Warning System for Loss of Tyre Pressure

Simple, effective and economical, the Roodsnoop Pressure Watch from the Finnish tyre manufacturer, Nokian Tyres is claimed to make driving safer. The system triggers an alarm via a radio signal when it detects tyre pressure loss.

The driver is then warned by a flashing light and a bleep emitted from a small receiver which is fixed to the sun visor. RoodSnoop uses four lightweight sensors which are mounted invisible onto the wheels and inside the tyres with steel tape, one sensor per wheel. This pressure detector can be used in any car and the vehicle requires no internal modifications. The RoadSnoop Pressure Watch from Nokian costs around £155 inclusive of fitting and is available from tyre dealers.