AIR SUSPENSION BROCHURE Distributors of quality spare parts throughout the world eurospare® BMW MERCEDES BENZ BENTLEY PORSCHE LAND ROVER AUDI JAGUAR VOLKSWAGEN CITROËN AIR SUSPENSION PROGRAMME V4.indd 1 02/04/2020 16:16:55 Founded in 1972 Aftermarket Programme Original Equipment Hotbray, originally an export distributor for Unipart soon became In response to increasing customer demand, Hotbray Through our extensive sourcing network we have long Having access to Original Equipment quality is becoming vital established as the primary single source for genuine Jaguar, Land has extended the range of parts offered to include an established links direct with Original Equipment (O.E) for modern workshops. Rover and Rover vehicle parts for customers around the world*. expansive aftermarket programme. manufacturers throughout the world. Today’s vehicles comprise complex electronic control and Despite the many changes that have taken place over the years, Our range, originally only for Land Rover and Jaguar This gives us a position to offer you the same parts as supplied in monitoring systems which need to communicate seamlessly in Hotbray has maintained a close working relationship with each vehicles has now developed to a range of high quality genuine packaging at an affordable competitive price. order for the vehicle to operate as originally designed. of these manufacturers to ensure that comprehensive and spare parts for multi franchise vehicles. efficient spare parts supply continues without interruption to We have stocks available of all the popular O.E brands here to The ONLY way to achieve this is by fitting the Original part made even the remotest regions in which their vehicles operate. We have enabled our customers to retain business support your wholesale requirements. by the original manufacturer (O.E) quality. for product lines that might otherwise have been lost * destination regions subject to JLR approval. due the vehicles’ age and more competitively priced Should you require something a little more ‘Bespoke’ than With electronic monitored safety related systems such as components being desired by independent workshops usual then please ensure you contact our customer support Brakes, Steering & Suspension this is now even more relevant and end-users. team for assistance in sourcing. than before. With access to over one million part numbers within our Whether your requirements are for a Compressor, Air Damper database and millions more available from our network Assembly, Shock Absorber, Height Sensor or Anti-Roll Bar we of suppliers we are sure we can provide a competitive have the correct O.E part available to suit your needs. quote for whatever part you require. AIR SUSPENSION PROGRAMME V4.indd 2-3 02/04/2020 16:16:59 Hotbray Limited is proud to be the primary distributor for Available exclusively from BWI Group, MagneRide is a unique controlled BWI Group air springs and damper modules. All parts sourced suspension technology that utilizes magneto-rheological fluid-filled through BWI are made to OEM specifications. dampers and sophisticated control strategies to increase comfort and expand the performance limits of the vehicle. BWI Group manufactures not only a range of dampers (struts and shock absorbers) but also complete damper modules. • MagneRide™ is unique technology. These modules can use either passive or active controlled dampers. • Provides exceptional body motion control to keep the The BWI Strut was born from a challenging customer require- vehicle flat and stable. ment requesting an air spring module with side load compensation. This was successfully performed for the first • Isolates and smooths the action of each wheel. time in the automotive industry in 1999. • May also enhance the ABS system to keep the vehicle This is still used by across the Land Rover and Jaguar range of poised and balanced for optimal stopping capability. vehicles today. • Uses a synthetic hydrocarbon liquid with magnetically soft The design was made to survive extreme off-road conditions while still being an integral component of the most iron particles. No internal moving parts like valve-based comfortable air suspension on road. dampers. All modules are validated and tested in extreme off and on • Successful field experience since 2002 road conditions to help ensure performance and durability for the customer. It is designed to be air tight for the life • Adopted by Acura, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, of the vehicle. GMC, Lamborghini, Land Rover. All units are supplied fully assembled. MagneRide is available for all classes of passenger cars, light trucks, sports cars, and SUVs. MagneRide uses magneto-rheological fluid to provide variable damping capability. Unlike passive dampers that have only one performance characteristic, MagneRide dampers can develop an almost infinite BWI Group also supply integrated Active Stabiliser Bar Sys- number of force characteristics within a very large damping force window. tems (ASBS) allowing a drastic reduction of vehicle roll while cornering. The roll angle reduction improves both the driver MagneRide is deceptively simple. Damper valving is eliminated. The damper piston and rod assembly is the only moving part and passengers’ comfort. It also improves the vehicle steering within the damper working chamber. feel, agility and stability. MagneRide exploits the novel characteristics of MR fluid. In the presence of a magnetic field, the MR fluid will “stiffen up.” In the absence of a magnetic field, it will flow like a normal liquid. The simplicity of the damper is complimented by the speed and sophistication of the controlling mechanism. One thousand times per second, sensory inputs are read, damping forces are calculated, and resulting damping forces are applied. For consumers, MagneRide increases driver comfort and handling capability, leading to great driver confidence in all situations and conditions. MagneRide maximizes tire-to-road contact, minimizing the effect of unexpected hazards like a dip or crest in the road, in turns or on bumpy surfaces. Because the BWI Group ASBS is relying on a hydraulic anti-roll torque, it translates into a reduction of the overall vehicle roll MagneRide improves road isolation and reduces driver fatigue, while at the same time, increased damping control makes stiffness. driving seem effortless, even on demanding roads. Therefore vehicle isolation is not degraded. Furthermore, an- MagneRide combines the comfort you want with the control you need, resulting in a smooth drive, every drive, whatever the ti-roll torque can be applied to counter-act body oscillations road surface… when the vehicle is driven over low frequency road inputs. This results in improved comfort. AIR SUSPENSION PROGRAMME V4.indd 4-5 02/04/2020 16:16:59 Dunlop Systems and Components can trace their history back over 100 years. Hotbray are proud to Thyssennkrupp BILSTEIN GMBH have been producing represent this brand as their company-wide emphasis has always been on sustainable growth made pos- Gas Pressurised shock absorbers since the 1950’s. sible by excellent workmanship and expertise, they continue to set the bar ambitiously high for reliability and innovation. The companies first pressurised shock was developed by engineers at the Enneperal facility after adopt- Air suspension was first introduced on the Vogue SE Range Rover ing the research of the French oscillation researcher in 1992, the first system fitted was Dunlop throughout, the Bourcier de Carbon - the first known O.E installation components for this first installation are still available through was to a 1957 Mercedes-Benz. Hotbray. Today Bilstein Dampers have found their way onto virtually all leading, performance orientated car marques. The list of the vehicles that benefit from BILSTEIN products in OE or series production or as replacement parts is long and includes: Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bugatti, Ford, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, More recently Dunlop have continued to develop and introduce Damper Modules and Air Springs Lotus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, suitable for later installations. Nissan, Opel, Subaru and With the introduction of the Dunlop ‘Pneuride’ Air Spring suitable for Discovery II, along with the simpler Volkswagen. Collet/Pipe fitting they have continued to provide new products to their range where they have not been BILSTEIN have a long tradition and affiliation with Jaguar and Land Rover products, the automatic OEM choice for JLR. this started with the adoption of BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers for Jaguar XJS ‘Sport- spack’ models and continued onto the adoption of B6 damper units for TWR XJR-S models produced throughout the 1990’s. With the strong trading history and Jaguar remain BILSTEIN bias today and Land Rover has now also adopted BILSTEIN association with Land Rover Dunlop sus- as their preferred O.E fitment. pension components are now regarded ‘as O.E’ on many later fitments. BILSTEIN B4 are used for standard fitment on all current Jaguar and Land Rover models, however through constant development and the long racing history of BILSTEIN in all competition, they didn’t want to stop there. So available as part of the extensive range are uprated B6 Street Performance versions of the original fitment dampers. HSS002 Discovery Conversion Kit Upgraded dampers from BILSTEIN can provide any owner Testament to the foresight and innova- with an enhanced feel from their vehicles suspension. tion of Dunlop Systems we are very proud to offer their ‘one stop’ B6 Street Performance, B8 Street Performance Plus and solution for converting the four Bilstein Clubsport packages are available for a large corner air suspension fitted to proportion of performance vehicles worldwide. Discovery/LR 3 & 4 Models to coil suspension. With the additional security of knowing every Damper and Kit has been designed and assembled with BILSTEIN The kit contains 4 complete Shock racing heritage as part of the DNA. absorber and spring assemblies along with a patented electronic ECU to No wonder BILSTEIN continue to rack up wins in all major enable the disengagement of the vehicle championships: air supply system and associated warning lights.