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Harvey and Trish Atkins - 2TOUGH

A 1976 LX Torana was used as the base for the 2TOUGH project so there could be a maximum amount of latitude for engine modifications, whilst keeping the vehicles emissions within legal limits.

The engine was designed to be a reliable and strong street driveable unit with a good torque curve. Even though horsepower was not being chased, 2TOUGH was dynoed with 396 hp (295 kW) at the rear wheels on 98 octane pump fuel. This equates to around 536 hp (400 kW) at the flywheel.

Despite being built to be driven rather than shown, 2TOUGH has won 21 trophies in the 13 shows that it has been displayed in. Awards included Best Sedan, Best Engine Bay, Car of the Day and Peoples Choice.

The body has been made more rigid with a Hadfield (CRS) chassis kit and the Torana's standard good handling has been enhanced with Koni gas shocks and of course Lovells lowered heavy duty springs.

MEGATWON

Competing in the grueling Australian Tuff Truck Challenge Series is Anthony Neill?s 1977 Short Wheelbase Toyota Landcruiser FJ40.As much as it started life as an FJ40, it now barely resembles its former self.

Sporting a Holden fuel injected 5 litre V8, heavy duty Turbo 400 transmission, dual Nissan Patrol transfer cases, custom tailshafts, 80 Series Landcruiser diffs with ARB airlockers, and Longfield CVs and axles, it is a solid contender in its first season.The body has a fibreglass bonnet and headlight panel, original firewall and doors, custom floor and has been modified into a ute. It was screwed together in 6 months at home by Anthony and a dedicated group of mates.

The tyres are 42 inch Super Swampers, on custom 15 x12 inch beadlocked chrome rims.

Of course, Lovells were entrusted to supply raised heavy duty coil springs to work with a 4 link triangulated rear and a 3 link plus panhard rod set up in the front.

PROJECT FR-1

FR-1 (Fund Raiser 1) is a unique, one-off, high performance, drivable concept vehicle, being built to:

Raise significant money for four Australian children's charities.
Showcase the design and manufacturing excellence of Australian automotive suppliers.
Be the foundation of a secondary through to tertiary education program, aimed to encourage students into automotive related trades and professions.

Lovells are proud to support this innovative and awe inspiring project via the design and supply of our performance cold coiled Xtreme coil springs.

FR-1 when completed will tour internationally and then be auctioned. FR-1 combines traditional artisan coachwork techniques, with innovative new technologies, including the extensive use of carbon fibre and light-weight materials. The vehicle is being built by volunteers, and sponsored by over 90 Australian and International companies. For further information, please visit: www.autohorizon.com.au. and the video link.

Forbes & Bartlett A9X Restoration - Owner: Shaun Tunny

The A9X hatchback was driven by Bob Forbes and Kevin Bartlett at Bathurst in 1978 and came home in 10th position outright .

It soon changed hands and was again driven at Bathurst in 1979 by Don Holland and John Leffler .

It is also the last car that Peter Brock won a race in at Phillip Island in 2006 !!! Peter Perfect also set a new Group C lap record at 'the Island' in this car, just after the car received a full restoration to '78 Bathurst Spec.

This piece of Aussie muscle, raced at Bathurst throughout the 70's fitted with Lovells Springs to great success and has been brought back to life in intricate detail by owner Shaun Tunny.

Aaron Fitzpatrick- Datsun 210 – 2006 Summernats Grand Champion
Yet another Grand Champion Winner with Lovells Springs and Components!! Aaron and the team at Fitzpatrick Speed Works take it to the V8 big guns with a 4 cylinder pocket rocket and take home the silverware.

A build of over 5 years and meticulous attention to detail and engineering makes this another ground breaking Lovells equipped car. With Lovells height adjustable 65mm race coils, coupled with flat section Lovells tender springs on Lovells custom built monotube coil over shock absorbers front and rear, makes the Datto handle as well as it looks…. Also fitted with Lovells Urethane bushes throughout and to top it off a pair of Lovells Billet adjustable front radius rods.

Gary and Deby Myers - Silver Bullit
Although riding on airbags all round, Lovells have designed and manufactured custom mono tube short body shock absorbers for the Silver Bullit. The shocks are hand built with BHP sourced seamless tube with Bilstein sourced closing parts and valving. Extensive shock dyno testing ensures that the valve codes have been designed to work with the weight of the car as well as the dampening of an airbag application rear.

Lovells are proud to be associated with Silver Bullit. Gary and Deby’s passion and down to earth nature is an inspiration to all.

Silver Bullet debuted in Sydney at Motor-X in 2004, with an unveiling that excited and overwhelmed the Street Machining Scene.

Then there were a lot of Invitation Shows, as well as Judging Shows, along the way.
At the Holden vs. Ford Show in Melbourne (November 2004) the Silver Bullet won Top Ford of State, Top Mustang, Top 10 Undercarriage, Top Paint, Top Engine Bay, Top Interior and Top Engineered.

Then at the SummerNats 18 in January 2005 the judges and the spectators were in accord; Gary and Deby's Silver Bullet had the 'WOW!' factor hands down. The Silver Bullet won People's Choice, Top Show Elite and Co-Grand Champion, which meant the Silver Bullet was not just displayed but was driven by Gary in competition.

LesSiviour - Champion Offroad Racer and 14 times Australian Off-Road Racing Champion (Class 7 for Production 4x4's). Les has always raced and won on Lovells Springs, once again proving that Lovells products are the undisputed master's of toughness, durability and performance in the most demanding circumstances.

Peter and Michelle Fitzpatrick have specified Lovells Springs and Suspension Components on all of their vehicles for the past 20 years. Their incredible '59 FC Holden is no exception, with Lovells custom front coil springs, custom rear leaf springs, Lovells Urethane spring eye bushes, shackle bushes, steering bushes, sub frame mounts radiator insulators and engine mounts.

The FC has won just about all there is to win in the world of elite street machines and show cars on a National scale including several Summernats Grand Champion awards. Peter and his son Aaron are well into their next Project, which at this stage is totally mind blowing, based on the engineering and modifications completed thus far, including Lovells Adjustable 65mm race coil-over shock absorbers front and rear with custom mono-tube damper inserts. Stay tuned for more details.

Howard and Marilyn Bell recommend and have used Lovells Springs on their awesome LITRE8 Torana since 1982.

Probably one of the better known Torana’s in the land, and could be described as an ‘Icon’ in the Australian Street Machine and Modified Vehicle fraternity.

SLR8000 (LITRE8) packs a punch with its 479 cu.in Keith Black Aluminium Big Block Chevrolet engine, coupled to its indestructible driveline and heavily re-engineered chassis/suspension.

This heavy hitter has won many of the highly sought after prestigious awards in this country, including twice cover car on Street Machine Magazine. Awards include:

Top Engineered Street Machine Summernats (Twice)
Judges Personal Choice (Street Machine Summernats)
Voted as one of the 20 most influential Australian Street Machines from 1981-2001
Top Engineered Street Machine Adelaide (Twice)
Top Engineered Street Machine Melbourne Custom Car Show
To name a few!!!

Lamattina Top Fuel Dragster
Driver: Darren Morgan

Lovells are proud to be a corporate sponser of the 7000 HP Lamattina Top Fuel Dragster. TOP FUEL- The fastest form of motorsport in the world!!!! Three ambitious carrot farmers (Lamattina Family) and spanner man-come top fuel pilot turned the Aussie Fueller scene on its ear in 2004, when they burst into the winners circle with a 4.78 sec E.T. @ 314 MPH.

Off-Road Stadium Racing

Lovells Expertise & use of 100% Australian Made Spring Steel mean unforgiving & arduous applications are hardly a challenge! Many off-road Stadium Racers rely on the durability & design of Lovells to ensure podium finishes every time.

Auscar Racing - Nathan Pretty

Based heavily on American NASCAR Racing, the Aussie built AUSCARS differ in that

the formula revolves around the late model domestic Commodore & Falscon
uses smaller cube lower revving engines
has limited aerodynamic additions
uses relatively narrow road tyres
outrageous suspension geometry and;
travels in the opposite direction to 'Super Speedway' NASCAR around the Tri-Oval.

At the Class peak, more than 40, 380hp AUSCARS stormed Calder Parks steeply banked 'Thunderdome'. During this time, driver Nathan Pretty dominated the competition in his Lovells equipped Commodore.

Bash & Rally Cars

Over the years, Lovells has been involved with the supply & setup of literally hundreds of 'Bash' cars. From REDEX Trials, Duttons Rally, Targa Events, Peking to Paris & London to Sydney reliability trials.

Proving that Lovells Springs can conquer the most unforgiving territory the world can offer. Without Exception.

Wayne Gardner (Neil Crompton) Coke Commodore

Australias Wayne Gardner - GP Bike World Champion - turned to four wheels to contest the Shell Australian Touring Car Championship.

Finishing

9th 1995
7th 1996
9th 1997

in the Championship standings with several podium finishes to his credit against more fancied teams. WGR specified Lovells on their VR-VS-VT Commodores for the duration of their Touring Car campaign.

Jones / McConville AUDI Super Tourers

1996 Australian Supertouring Car Champions
1997 Jones / Biela 2nd AMP Bathurst 1000 - AUDI A4
1998 Jones / McConville 3rd AMP Bathurst 1000 - AUDI A4

no Mean feat when you consider the ultra competitive nature of this hard fought series. Racing against the best drivers in the world at some rounds, with world manufacturer support in abundance, Brad Jones & Cam McConville showed consistant outstanding drives throughout the 4 year series.

The whole while racing & winning on Lovells Springs.

'What a Team'

Lovells Sporting History

Lovells Association with motorsport is steeped in history & has used race tracks as 'proving grounds; for product development since the late 1950's.

A brief business relationship with Sir Jack Brabham & supply of product to icon racers such as John Goss, Kevin Bartlett, Dick Johnson and, Brad Jones meant Lovells products were thoroughly researched to ensure the ultimate in performance and reliability.