THE POWER OF PROPER PAPER!

As a paid-up fan and user I was delighted to hear that Ordnance Survey’s (OS) iconic road map series OS Road have been relaunched after a seven-year hiatus. The eight map sheets, covering the whole of Great Britain, are back by popular demand and with a new twist that is aimed at helping tourists see even more of Britain.

For the first time the road maps, which also have a new look and design to their predecessors, will show designated beaches and National Parks visitor centres. They are also OS’s first maps to include the appearance of the Queensferry Crossing.

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2CV SPECIALIST PRODUCES NEW KIT

When my inbox pinged this week bringing me details of Citroën 2CV specialist and manufacturer of the new Drewgard Roadster, I noted the name of the man behind the project, Andrew Gardner, which well and truly got the Hole grey matter whirring!

Then I remembered. I’d last met Andrew some 18-years ago when produced the CeeVee Sport, his original sportscar design using the Gallic stalwart for donor purposes, which although ultimately remained stillborn I always thought it had promise.

The intervening years (where does time go?) has seen Andrew develop and grow his business specialising in all things related to the 2CV. More >

MNR DELETE IT – COS YOU DON’T NEED IT!

New from MNR’s machine shop is this new oil cooler ‘delete’ option for Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR (2008-2009 model), which is CNC-machined, self-anodised and accepts two 1/8in sensors.

It’s a useful 1kg lighter than a standard Honda Fireblade oil cooler and requires a filter ‘take-off’. Competitively priced at £65 with more information from www.mnrltd.co.uk or 01423 780 196 ENDS.

NUT REMOVAL WITH BITE

The new version of the Mini-Ductor®, the Venom™, is available NOW for UK orders.

As with its predecessor the Mini-Ductor® II, Venom™ generates Invisible Heat® to release ferrous and some non-ferrous metals from corrosion and thread lock compounds without the dangers of open flames and up to 90 per cent faster. For example, ¾in nuts are turned red hot in less than 15-seconds.

“Venom™ is a new evolution of the Mini-Ductor® series, which has been the leading hand-held induction heater on the market since it was launched in 2004,” said Tom Gough, President of Induction Innovations.

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BACK UP CLEARLY

A lot of older cars never had the option of in-built reversing lights and this means that they didn’t have the facility to have a gearbox ‘switch’. The latest new product from Better Car Lighting could well sort this issue out for you.

The easy-to-fit kit provides a neat and convenient solution with a neat button fitted to control it. A press of the button will turn on a pair of high-power LED reversing lights for around 30-seconds. A longer period can be activated. All you have to do is press the button again!

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MRS OVERALL

Dickies Workwear has added to their Every Day range with two new coveralls: The FR24/7 and the FR24/7TP – probably the best value overalls of their type on the market.

Both offer protection against heat and flame, and are specially designed with antistatic fibre to guard against electrostatic discharge. Radio/gas detector loops add another layer of safety checking. They are suitable for use by welders and in offshore environments and chemical plants.

The FR24/7TP has Nordic-style reflective tape around the shoulders, arms and legs, which ensures enhanced visibility while offering flame retardant technology, making this a garment that offers safety and security at work.

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FREE MONEY!

Edelbrock is excited to extend the deadline on their popular ‘Genuine Edelbrock’ and ‘E-Street Cylinder Head Rebate’ consumer promotions, until the end of 2016.

The ‘Genuine Edelbrock’ promotion allows participating consumers to receive a $25 rebate when they purchase any new Edelbrock intake manifold or carburettor; whether they’re sold individually or included in a Power Package Top End Kit, Carburettor & Manifold kit, Edelbrock crate engine or EFI system.

Edelbrock’s ‘E-Street Cylinder Head Rebate’ allows consumers to receive a $150 rebate when they purchase any new pair of complete Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads, including any cylinder heads purchased as part of a More >

DON’T FEAR THIS INJECTION

Webcon has been a stockist of genuine Italian Magneti Marelli products for over 30-years, and holds a large range of their ignition and fuel injection products in stock.

One of the parts is the superb Weber PICO range of fuel injectors, available in a variety of flow rates up to 480cc/m. These have become the performance industry standard amongst engine tuners.

There are, however, many cheap copies on the market that have a poor reliability record, some of which have been known to fail in the open position, thereby filling cylinders with fuel to disastrous ends.

To ensure your engine is not compromised More >

BEST SERVED CHILLED

MOMO distributors, Brown & Geeson, has just taken delivery of the latest Momo Revenge EVO; this cutting edge alloy wheel features a ultra-modern ten split spoke design, which leads the eye to a dished centre with a diamond-cut face.

The Revenge EVO has staggered widths available in a 20in diameter. This gives you the option of 8.5in x 20in front wheels and 10in x 20in rear wheels. Both sizes are available in a variety of fitments.

Retail prices:

8.5 x 20 – £280.00 inc VAT each

10 x 20 – £299.99 inc.VAT each

The MOMO Revenge EVO can be ordered online from www.b-gdirect.com or 01268 764 411 ENDS.

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COOL – JUST COOL

I like stuff that is a bit different and outside the square and I’ve always been a fan of the underdog, which I guess all adds up to why I’ve been in love with kit and specialist cars all of my life!

I’m also very impressed with the work of Mike ‘Harri’ Harrison who creates stunning works of sculptural and functional art primarily out of steel, with all pieces constructed from combinations of recycled, re-used and new materials.

A favourite of Harri’s is to use automotive components in unexpected ways, which is why his stuff really strikes a chord with me. Many of these More >

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