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GONE GALACTIC!
Oct 27th
Yet another new product from Californian car care company, Chemical Guys. I think their range of brightly coloured, heady-smelling potions and elixirs features some 200 products.
The latest is Galactic Black Tyre Shine which if you like your tyres with a dripping wet black look then this is the product for you. It can also be used on vinyl, rubber and plastic.
The blue-green liquid has an intriguing smell and although I’m no expert on picking out around I’m sure this one is a mint and cucumber concoction.
It certainly gives the desired affection tyres and it lasted on my tyres for a More >
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE SMELL, IT WORKS GREAT
Oct 27th
One of my favourite wheel cleaners of late is the foul-smelling Reactive by Auto Finesse. The majority of wheel cleaners smell as bad so it’s not the Auto Finesse product that is unique! It has that distinctive aroma of rotten eggs and peroxide!
What I like about Reactive is that it really does work and traps and grabs crud on your wheels and absorbs them into the liquid ready for wiping away.
Like an iron fallout remover, when it finds dirt it turns blood red and depending on the severity of the dirt may appreciate some further agitation with a soft wheel More >
‘RODS’ AND ROCKERS
Oct 27th
Just because your classic Mini has a rod-change gearbox doesn’t mean it’s immune from gear lever vibration. In time, the ball at the end of the lever wears allowing unwanted movement. The ball is not replaceable on its own; replacing the lever is the only answer.
Thankfully, Mini Spares can provide a complete new gear lever. The gear lever comes with a fitted dome washer, spring, rubber and a brand-new ball. It even has a smart chrome finish that will stay looking good for years in spite of constant gear changing.
Order as part number 22A1932CHROME at £115.20 inc VAT.
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WINTER LIGHTING
Oct 27th
Ring Automotive is urging drivers to check their headlights ahead of winter, to ensure they are both working properly as the days get darker, and to ensure the safety of everyone on the roads.
Winter is approaching and with the clocks going back on 30th October, motorists will be driving in the dark more often. This provides challenges as visibility becomes limited, especially with bad weather conditions and driving on roads with no streetlamps.
A faulty bulb is one of the main failures in an MOT test – one in five vehicles is diagnosed with an issue with the lights. And this is More >
LEGEND! OVER USED WORD. APT IN THIS CASE
Oct 20th
One of my all-time motorsport heroes was the late Gerry Marshall and I was delighted to hear about RetroClassic’s new ‘Gerry-flavoured’ t-shirt range. An ideal Christmas present.
RetroClassic Clothing has created an official range of t-shirts celebrating motorsport hero Gerry Marshall. The larger-than-life Marshall began his career in 1963 at the wheel of a Classic Mini and went on to become one of the UK’s most popular drivers.
In a career that lasted over forty years, he contested more than 1400 races in all manner of cars and won 625 of them, while his flamboyant driving style – as well as his More >
JUMPING START
Oct 20th
Just in time for the colder weather, this Multi-function Jump Starter from Laser Tools (part number 7405) is an efficient and extremely compact emergency engine starting power pack. Surprisingly small but packs a powerful punch! Packed full of features, it also features a bright LED to illuminate the work area, (flashing mode can be used as an emergency beacon), two USB outputs (for charging mobile phones, etc), a Type-C input/output port and a digital voltage display on the cable clamp adaptor. The unit and accessories are supplied in a convenient and protective case.
The unit is charged from a suitable USB More >
BEEF UP YOUR ‘B’
Oct 20th
Here’s a way to extract some extra performance from the five-bearing ‘B’ Series 1800cc engine as used in the 1968-1980 MGB without making any modifications to the engine internals.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel can easily be installed when you replace the clutch and will bring the following benefits:
- Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration • Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses) • Smoother, faster shifting • Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass) • Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation) • Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – no More >
IMP BOUNCE AND REBOUND!
Oct 20th
In response to customer demand, leading suspension specialists GAZ has now produced a double adjustable coil-over race damper specifically for Hillman Imps used in competition or for serious track day use where extra damper adjusting parameters are required.
The body of the dampers sport two multi-point adjustable control knobs, a blue one for the bump and a red one for the rebound adjustment.
Although these are brand-new dampers, they include all the popular GAZ features. They are manufactured from high tensile alloy with induction hardened piston rods, are filled with high viscosity index fluid to help prevent fade and have an internal More >
FOR ‘DRYING’ OUT LOUD!
Oct 20th
Sealants are pretty important products. Once you’ve prepped and washed your car, an application of sealant literally seals the surface helps and is a great base for a wax topper.
This product from Duel Auto Care looks a bit intimidating at first glance as it comes in a bag with a syringe, which is nothing to worry about it just ensures that you don’t use too much product.
Simply add just 5ml (a teaspoonful) to your foam cannon and spray it onto your car. The lance helps activate the polymers in the product. Flex gave me a deep, glossy finish with a More >
LECCY WELDER FROM SUMMIT RACING
Oct 20th
ONE PRIMARILY FOR OUR AMERICAN READERS ALTHOUGH COME ONE; COME ALL
The Lincoln Electric Weld-Pak 180i MP DV Welder is easy to set up for gasless flux-cored welding (deep penetration on thicker steel), gas-shielded MIG welding (thin gauge steel, stainless or aluminium), stick welding, or DC TIG welding. The smooth, forgiving weld arc starts with little spatter and makes dialling in your specific setting easier.
The Weld-Pak 180i MP DV Welder can use 120- or 230-volt household power and weighs around 16kg (34½lbs), making it ideal for use almost anywhere that has electrical service. It has a fully adjustable drive system to More >
