News
THE MASTER
Sep 6th
Burton Power has recently released a short body version of its normal ¾in master cylinder.
This brake/clutch master cylinder is ideal for compact installations, being 25mm shorter than the normal BRK016 master cylinder, with a body casting length of just 80mm as measured from the mounting flange.
The master cylinder has a 7/16in UNF inlet, a 3/8in UNF outlet, 57mm mounting bolt centres and an M8 threaded rod.
The short body master cylinder can be ordered as BRK075 and at just £35.10 each inc VAT it is an affordable way to solve the problem of a cramped engine compartment in a modified car, More >
IF YOU LIKED THE JAKABI ABSTER MEET THE RSG
Sep 6th
Exciting news from Paul Goldsmith of Jakabi Design concerns a new facelift body kit for the MG TF, with all parts being available separately meaning that customers can pick and choose the pieces they want.
We have a Jakabi Abster, which is fab as far as we’re concerned and makes a great job of updating an MGF, but Paul has now turned his attention to the later MG even bringing in elements inspired by the latest MG3 hathcback.
Thus far, Paul can supply vented front bonnet, new front bumper with side vents (30mm lower than the standard TF item), rear bumper, bootlid More >
SIXTY YEARS OF ‘WHEELY’ GREAT WORK
Sep 6th
An impressive sixtieth anniversary this year for Thruxton-based Moto-Lita, founded by Simon Green in 1958.
To help mark this milestone, sixty of the company’s Trophy steering wheels have been hand-crafted from a Moto-Lita Mk3 spoke pattern made from Sapele wood.
The wheels have been signed by Simon Green and have a bespoke billet centre-cap and has a retail price of £350, which is a small price to pay for such fine craftsmanship.
More from www.moto-lita.co.uk ENDS.
SEXY SOCKET SETS FROM SEALEY
Sep 6th
This latest addition to Sealey’s Premier Black Range of Hand Tools increases the comprehensive selection, which is suitable for daily professional use.
They feature a fully-polished black chrome finish with machined and lacquered surfaces and also incorporate knurled rings for extra grip with oily fingers. The 14-piece set is supplied on socket rail.
For further details, or to view Sealey’s complete range visit www.sealey.co.uk or alternatively call their customer service department on 01284 757 500 ENDS.
YOU NEED A ‘PULLEY’ AUTUMN IS COMING!
Sep 6th
If an engine is fitted with a serpentine belt and the associated ribbed drive pulleys, then care has to be taken when removing these pulleys, particularly the main crankshaft pulley. A traditional puller is likely to damage the outer edge of the ribbed drive pulley. This new puller from Laser Tools (part number 7114) is specifically designed for these ribbed pulleys and is a versatile solution that will safely and smoothly remove water pump pulleys, alternator pulleys, air-conditioning pulleys, crankshaft pulleys, etc.
The 7114 puller has a left and right hand threaded clamping mechanism that lets the toothed clamps close equally More >
NEW SHOES?
Sep 6th
Mittler Bros has introduced a 1½in (38mm) round tube, 6in (152.5mm) centre line radius shoe set for use on the Mittler Bros. hydraulic 90-degree Tube Bender (Part number MB900).
The shoe set is CNC machined from high quality, durable, billet aluminium and is capable of bending mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and 4130 tubes and pipe.
The shoe set has a minimum bend radius of 3½in (89mm) and is priced at £539.99 inc VAT.
For more details visit: www.b-gdirect.com ENDS.
PIONEERING STUFF FROM PIONEER
Sep 6th
The latest offerings from Pioneer, the Japanese audio icon pull out all the stops in an attempt to mark its eightieth anniversary in the best way possible, with an expanded portfolio of exciting multimedia receivers.
Pioneer’s expanded range of 2018 products includes five all-new offerings, the AVIC-Z910DAB, AVIC-Z810DAB, AVIC-Z710DAB, AVIC-Z160BT and AVH-Z9100DAB.
Pioneer’s commitment to seamless connectivity in all driving conditions has reached its apex with its latest model launches, with all five of the units outlined above coming with WiFi capability. This means that Pioneer’s latest models now have the ability to connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly, as well as wireless More >
TERRIFIC LIMITED TIME OFFER AT TURISMO. HURRY!
Aug 30th
Al at Turismo UK has been in touch to tell us about a great special offer currently running at the Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer.
They have money-off savings across their range starting with the MR2 Mk3-based Avalanche kit, which has £500 off the normal kit price meaning that for a limited time it costs £4495.
The company’s Porsche Boxster-based Evolution GT and Porsche 911 (996-generation)-based GTRS kits have both been reduced by a huge £2000 meaning that both packages currently cost just £5995, which really is a very generous discount and represents excellent value for money.
To take advantage of these offers you will have More >
GREEN FLASH
Aug 30th
My favourite ‘go to’ detailing store, Slim’s Detailing doesn’t just have a great store full of car care potions and elixirs from many leading brands, but they also do mail order, too.
One of their main lines comes from German maker, Koch Chemie, indeed Slim’s is the main UK distributor for them. I’ve been using Koch’s GS aka Green Star All Purpose Cleaner, with some success for quite a while now and not only is it a fab product but a 1-litre bottle costs just £5.15 inc VAT!
It’s a highly-concentrated alkaline-based universal cleaner which is phosphate- and solvent-free and is ideal for More >
FORWARD ROLL
Aug 30th
Mittler Bros. has one of the widest range of bead rolls available in the industry for the standard 28.5mm throat (1-1/8in) bead rollers.
The varied range includes: standard round, standard flat, standard step, standard edge, 45° angled and speciality bead rolls. All bead rolls are CNC-machined from heat-treated tool grade steel to ensure longevity and are also available in Nylatron (plastic), which is ideal for pre-finished materials such as copper, brass and thin aluminium.
Price: From £83.99 inc VAT.
More details by visiting www.b-gdirect.comENDS.
