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MORE THAN A FEW KITCARS USE THESE
Dec 15th
The original Lucas base tooling for the Mini Clubman front indicator lights was scrapped years ago but Mini Spares has come to the rescue of Clubman owners with a faithful reproduction of the parts.
The Mini Spares front sidelight and indicator lamp units will also fit Lotus and Maxi applications. The lamp units come as complete assemblies and include lamp seals and lens to lamp seal rubbers. Parts are also available separately if required.
Order as part number ADU3017 for left hand unit at £66.60 inc VAT. Order as part number ADU3018 for right hand unit at £66.60 inc VAT.
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DIGITAL WIZARDRY
Dec 15th
The DiamondFIRE 6CDI Digital Ignition has digital micro-processor-controlled circuitry to precisely deliver multiple sparks up to 3000 RPM for faster acceleration and improved throttle response.
The 6CDI delivers 525-volts and up to 130mJ of spark energy, more than enough to light up a high-performance, short oval, or bracket drag race engine.
The DiamondFIRE 6CDI Digital Ignition is compatible with even-fire 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines and 12-volt negative ground electrical systems. A wiring harness and mounting hardware are included.
Summit Racing also sells the DiamondFIRE External 2-Step Rev Control compatible with the 6CDI. Two easy to read rotary dials allow you to set More >
ITALIAN FLAVOUR FOR NEW WOLFRACE WHEEL
Dec 15th
It’s all too easy to forget that Wolfrace’s range is as large as it is, and while many of the firm’s most prominent offerings can be found in the Eurosport range, there are plenty of other, equally attractive designs. The Milano is the latest release within the Wolfrace GB line.
The Milano is an exclusive wheel and can only be ordered in one, suitably high-end finish, Titanium, a colour which serves to underline its sporting nature. The Milano can be ordered in an impressive selection of different sizes though, with the smallest, a svelte 5.5x14in. Even the largest version of the More >
IT’S A REVOLUTION
Dec 13th
‘It’s not a Replica; it’s a Revolution’, so says Wade Morrison of Phoenix, Arizona-based Stärke Automotive who recently announced a very new take on the age-old and cherished Porsche 356 Speedster theme.
Called the Stärke 357 Revolution, the cars are based on Porsche Boxster 986, 987 or 987 ‘facelift’ generations, which means a donor aged between 1998 – 2012 with power from 225bhp to 400bhp.
For a start the Stärke models are much larger than a classic 356 Speedster, as the Boxster is huge by comparison, but for many it’s certainly going to offer a welcome change from Volkswagen Beetle floorpan, suspension More >
NEW OWNER FOR XPART
Dec 7th
XPart’s general manager, Stephen George, looking forward to an exciting future for the Hinckley-based MG parts specialists
The last remaining element of the former MG Rover Car Company, the parts division, operating as XPart, became part of the Leacy Motor Group recently.
XPart was sold by MG Rover to the then Caterpillar Logistics organisation in August 2004, which in turn became part of Neovia Logistics in 2012. Now, XPart has become a key part of the Leacy Motor Group, specialist parts suppliers.
The MG parts maestros will continue to operate from its existing base in Hinckley, Leicestershire by the side of the A5 trunk More >
GET OUT OF STICKY SITUATIONS WITH LASER TOOLS
Dec 7th
Glue-pulling is an ideal repair process when there is restricted access behind the dent to be repaired. New from Laser Tools is this Puller Tool set (part number 7004), which is ideal for reducing small dents and dings.
It is supplied with 24-assorted glue-pads, including circular and split elliptical pads suitable for a variety of different dent shapes and sizes. Eight different profile glue pads are supplied, three of each.
This is a method of PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) and when used with care, the paintwork will not be damaged. The glue-pads are designed to grip the glue and pull in different More >
WHO NEEDS WATER?
Dec 7th
Freezetone was founded in Miami in 1978 and manufacture additives and coolants with one of their prime motivations being to advise their customers not to use tap water in their engines.
Anglo American Oil Products has just begun selling Freezetone’s High Performance Waterless Coolant in the UK and is said to be very effective at preventing corrosion and oxidation and boils at a much higher temperature (190-degrees C) and also eliminates hot spots within your engine.
Freezetone High Performance Waterless Coolant is available now at £50.40 inc VAT per 5-litre bottle.
More information from www.aaoil.co.uk or 01929 551 557 ENDS.
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EXPERT QUALITY FROM DRAPER
Dec 7th
It can be very tempting to take a chance on a cheap set of tools, thinking they’ll be fine but inevitably soon finding out that they are actually un-reliable knuckle-shredders. It’s no wonder that we don’t always do what we should though as known brands can be very expensive.
Draper Tools have a solution with their affordable Expert Quality range and their ¼in 32-piece socket set (part number 16469) is part of the company’s Christmas promotion, which is now reduced to £51.12 inc VAT.
The sockets are manufactured from hardened chrome vanadium steel and the carry case has a foam insert.
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USEFUL TROLLEY
Dec 7th
Convenience and quality come together in the design and manufacture of this sturdy powdercoated Wheel and Tyre Trolley: equally practical for transport in the pit and paddock or for storage back at base.
The trolleys are also commonly used by many vehicle servicing workshops or alloy wheel refurbishment companies where wheels need to be easily moved around.
Demountable tyre-friendly round cross-beams reduce the marking of tyres and are available in 1300mm, 1500mm and now 1600mm internal lengths. The height of the top beams can be adjusted in one of three positions depending on the diameter of your tyres and to reduce the More >
SHRINK WRAPPED
Dec 7th
We’re all familiar with using heat-shrink material to protect and secure wiring terminals and joints, but now Design Engineering Inc has taken the process one step further and is offering heat shrink tubing in a variety of lengths and diameters to protect whole wiring looms.
DEI Heat Shrink Tubes are professional-grade flexible polyolefin tubing that provides protection from dirt, dust, solvents, and foreign materials as well as excellent electrical insulation and strain relief.
The over-expanded tubing easily fits over the ends of wires and connectors and then shrinks down to 33 per cent of its original diameter for a snug water-tight protective seal More >
