GAC442K is slowly being modified for speed events. Engine and suspension are largely standard, but there's been plenty of detail work in other areas.

Engine

• 1275cc A-series with standard cam and cylinder head
• CCK baffled sump (to cure oil surge in cornering, which I noticed at my first sprint)
• 13-row oil cooler
• Free-flow exhaust manifold (already on the car when I bought it - I think it's a Peco)
• CCK race exhaust system
• K&N air filter
• Alloy rocker cover with breather leading to catch-tank (the breather being required by speed event regs)
• Sealed oil filler cap
• NGK BP6ES spark plugs

Fuel System

• Standard carbs, reneedled
• Competition fuel tank vent, sealed fuel filler cap
• Boxed-in fuel filler pipe (for fireproofing, as required by speed event regs)

Suspension & Running Gear

• Front 11/16in anti-roll bar
• PU anti-roll bar bushes
• Competition half-shafts
• Standard 4.5x13 steel wheels
• Avon CR322 tyres
• Goodridge braided hoses
• ATE Typ 200 brake fluid
• Mintex M1144 pads

Bodywork

• Ashley glassfibre hardtop
• Bolt-in rear roll cage (fitted at huge expense - replaced a Safety Devices rollbar which would not fit under the Ashley top)
• Front bumper removed
• Stick-on front number plate
• Detachable timing strut

Interior

• OMP Eco competition seats
• Luke 4in four-point harnesses
• Moto-Lita steering wheel
• Fire extinguisher
• Wooden gearknob
• Rear bulkhead panel removed

Electrics

• Alternator conversion
• Halogen headlamps
• Auxiliary fuse box on bulkhead
• Stebel air horn
• Halfords HB015 battery
• Yellow earth lead
• Calibrated tachometer
• Interior lamp replaced by LED footwell lamps

Future Modifications

• Replica Ashley glassfibre front
• Alloy wheels and Yokohama tyres
• Engine tuning: modified cylinder head and inlet manifold
• Electric fan
• Uprated springs and dampers
• Improved rear axle location
• Five-speed gearbox (maybe)
• Auxiliary instrument panel with oil temperature gauge
• Removal of rear bumpers/ new number plate and lamp
• New door cards