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IT’S GONE GLOBAL!
Jun 6th
Great to see Ollie of Global GT Lights exhibiting at Malvern. It is one of the finest trackday-orientated cars that I have ever driven. A diminutive car that seems to shrink itself around you.
Two variants are available. The GT-R6, which uses the Yamaha R6 bike engine, which gives around 133bhp, equating to a power-to-weight ratio of 336bhp per tonne. The rangetopper is the barnstorming GT-R1, powered by Yamaha R1 (priced at £29,995 for the comprehensive kit requiring the bike parts) and producing a 180bhp whack in the back, while also delivering a stonking 450bhp per tonne!
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A STICKY SITUATION
Jun 6th
Market leader in epoxy resins, adhesives and other specialist products, J-B Weld, has been at the forefront of bonding technology for more than fifty years and has become a staple in professionals’ toolkits.
When thinking of how to bond two parts together, many technicians may think of soldering or welding them, but, what if there’s an easier solution? J-B Weld has an impressive range of products that are suitable for technicians in a host of areas, including bumper repair, fuel tank repair and even a cracked windscreen. Whether it’s metal, plastic or on a high-temperature surface, J-B Weld has the solution.
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LASER GO UNDER COVER
Jun 6th
Laser Tools, under their Laser Tools Racing brand, has just updated their non-slip wing cover (part number 8728). Originally released in 2023, this latest version showcases the new 2024 livery of the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’s BMW BTCC car and also commemorates the tenth anniversary of Laser Tools Racing.
This wing cover is designed to protect the paintwork of vehicles from accidental marking or scratching during maintenance and repair operations. The versatile nature of this product also makes it an ideal choice for use as a desk mat.
The wing cover features a rubber backing combined with a durable fabric facing, More >
CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS WINS ‘EXCELLENCE’ AWARD FROM DYNAMAT
May 29th
Matt Foreman (right) of Car Builder Solutions receives his Dynamat Dealer of the Year award
Congratulations to Car Builder Solutions who have received the Dynamat Dealer of the Year award, the leading sound-proofing brand’s Excellence Award. Car Builder has been recognised for their support and sales of this excellent range of products.
Car Builder bossman, Matt Foreman told me: “We are delighted to be recognised for our support of such a high-quality brand. We believe in providing our customers with the best possible Dynamat products for their classic car restorations and kitcar builds.
“Dynamat is undeniably one of the major players in sound-deadening More >
FILLINGS, FOAM AND MILLBOARD. ESTATE AGENTS? NO, NO, NO, NO!
May 29th
Woolies Trim has a lot of products which are unseen but still very important to the look and feel of your car’s interior.
Take Millboard for example. They are used to make door cards. As you’d expect, Woolies do foams and wadding to put padding on the millboard before it is covered.
For seat bases, Woolies has rubberised horsehair and excellent-quality seating foam. Then using a combination of paddings for seating you may need calico, platform cloth or hessian to hold everything together.
Regardless, just get in touch with Woolies and they’ll help you out. More from www.woolies-trim.co.uk or 01778 347 347 ENDS.
IN THE KNOW
May 29th
Know when someone opens your door or window with the Defender Ultra Slim Chime & Alarm. This neat little security device doubles as a welcoming chime or powerful security alarm when your window or door is opened.
This clever alarm uses a magnetic contact mechanism to welcome visitors or shock and deter intruders. It is UK Police accredited via the Secured by Design initiative and has been awarded the Sold Secure Gold standard by the Master Locksmith Association.
The device is super simple to install and use, with just 3 adjustable settings: Alarm, Chime or Off. The alarm sounds a loud 125dB siren once activated, deterring More >
LASER MAKES IT EASY
May 29th
Oops, I did it again … You’ve only got to look at that caliper bleed screw to know it’s going to snap off as soon as you put a spanner onto it. Every time. If only there was a kit that lets you sort out all this bother without removing the caliper for repair or replacement.
Laser Tools to the rescue! This new brake caliper bleed screw repair kit (snazzy title, eh?) is designed to do just that. Part number 8670 allows broken and seized bleed screws to be drilled out and replaced with a minimum of fuss.
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NEW ECOBAT WEBSITE
May 29th
With its sights firmly set on thousands of UK customers, Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has redesigned its website to not only reflect the enormous depth of products it supplies but also the power storage-related knowledge and expertise the organisation holds.
In addition to the primary task of identifying the correct solution to their needs, fundamental to its design was to provide users with an intuitive site, that is easy to navigate and quickly yields the information they need to make the right purchasing decision, for any particular power storage need.
Commenting as the site officially went live, Managing Director of Ecobat More >
A1 WIPER BLADES
May 29th
Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, has been commissioned by A1 Motor Stores to create a new wiper blade range, Mota1.
After a successful pre-launch at the A1 Trade Show in April 2024, Mota1 will launch into the automotive aftermarket in July 2024, with more than 50 A1 members instantly signing up to stock the new range.
Mota1 will be available exclusively through A1 Motor Stores, and consists of both the existing conventional blade range, as well as a new multi-fit wiper blade range, providing members with 95% coverage of the car parc with only 14 SKUs.
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SUITS YOU, AUSTIN!
May 29th
Austin Pedal Cars has collaborated with renowned Savile Row clothmaker Holland & Sherry to create an exclusive Austin J40 Continuation pedal car. It was built especially for the recent 2024 Concours on Savile Row.
Since 1836 Holland & Sherry has supplied bespoke tailors, haute couture designers, and global luxury brands with some of the finest cloths in the world. Stephen George Holland and Frederick Sherry began the business as woollen merchants at 10 Old Bond Street, London and, in 1982, the business moved to Savile Row.
This exclusive Holland & Sherry Austin J40 Continuation brings together two iconic brands, both rooted in British history, More >
