AVALANCHE EVOLVES
Jul 1st
The work of Nottingham-based tuners and modifiers, Turismo UK, impresses me. They debuted with their Porsche-inspired Toyota MR2 Mk3-based body conversion, which is a visually stunning offering.
Bodykit prices start at £4995 and that buys you the hardware you need to convert an MR2 although a host of optional dress-up items are also available including engine cover, ‘Speedster’ panel, interior console kit, and a dummy brake caliper package.
The company has recently introduced a second model, Evolution GT, which replicates the Gemballa Mirage, itself a tuned and restyle on the Porsche Carrera GT supercar. Notably, this one uses a Porsche Boxster Mk1 More >
QUICK GETAWAY
Jul 1st
The B-G Racing Quick Release system allows for quick and easy removal of the steering wheel from the column, making it much easier to get in and out of any race car or kitcar.
The system features a 20mm steel splined shaft available in a choice of 5/8in, 3/4in and 1″in diameters to be welded to the steering column. These are cross compatible. The steering wheel mounting plate comes with two sets of holes pre-drilled for two different bolt patterns: 6 x 70mm to suit MOMO, OMP and Sparco steering wheels and 6 x 74mm to suit Nardi and Personal steering More >
OK, GIVE ME A ‘B’, GIVE ME A ‘C’…
Jul 1st
A while ago Merlin Motorsport identified a problem on some vehicles where the suspension bumpstop did not prevent the vehicle from grounding out and damaging the wheel arches.
To address this Merlin had Nylon C Washers manufacturers, which allow packing of the bumpstop ensuring the vehicle does not bottom out. A cheap and simple to solution to look after your car and improve performance.
Used in stacks round the rod to achieve the depth required and available in five sizes to fit various rod diameters.
3mm THICK NYLON C WASHERS to find out out more with pack of 10 washers costing £13.50 ENDS.
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A LITTLE HEAT SHIELD
Jul 1st
Packing a lot of power into a small engine bay can also mean trapping a lot of heat in there as well and that heat can have a detrimental effect on components such as starter motors.
America’s Design Engineering Inc. has just introduced a new Starter Shield specifically designed for smaller starters as found on European and Japanese four cylinder engines (and bike-engined cars for that matter).
The mini Versa Starter Shield (don’t read too much into the ‘mini’ name – it works fine on Minis but fits a lot more besides) is made from an aluminised heat reflective material backed with More >
CHANGING COLOUR FOR FUN
Jul 1st
German styling specialists FOLIATEC® thought it was time to inject a little adventure into choosing car colours and came up with this spray film that changes colour depending on the angle you view it at and the incidence of light.
Either the green or violet pigment will dominate, making for unique plays of colour. Like other shades in the FOLIATEC® Carbody Spray Film range, the film can be peeled off if you want a change or decide to revert to the original vehicle colour; however once fully cured it will withstand car washes while also offering an extra layer of protection More >
CREATING A SPARK
Jul 1st
A good spark is essential to good performance and Mini Spares’ latest 8mm blue ignition leads have been designed for competition and produced by Lucas to ensure the highest performance – no bragging, just fact.
The price is also highly competitive at just £15.83 inc VAT for the five wire set complete with pre-fitted plug caps and a separator bar. Many competition lead sets would cost over five times more!
Order as part number C-27H7779BLUE with more details from 01707 607 700 or www.minispares.com ENDS.
GETTING HOTTER
Jul 1st
Bolstering its already comprehensive range of tyres for vehicles of all types and sizes, Toyo has announced the Celsius, a new all-season, all weather tyre that promises to bring peace of mind and added safety to owners.
While the capabilities and traits offered by specialised tyres are certainly deeply impressive, it’s worth taking the time to stop and consider just how amazing more general, all-season tyres actually are, particularly when you bear in mind the myriad different conditions they’re expected to deal with. Joining its already impressive range of all-season rubber, Toyo’s Celsius benefits from the firm’s years of expertise, and More >
AUTOMOTIVE CREATIONS NOSTALGIA
Jun 23rd
Tribute Automotive agents, NuBodi Automotive, has appointed an agent of their own, in the shape of Malcolm Badger’s Automotive Nostalgia operation based in the North East in Thornaby-on-Tees who will provide builds, part builds and kit packages for the BMW Z3=-based, California drophead and Coupe.
Malcolm is also Northern agent for Healy Designs and will provide the same services for NuBodi. Kit packages cost £3995 for the soft top version with the Coupe at £4995 with ful builds from £18,995.
More information from www.automotivenostalgia.com or 07498 458 331 ENDS.
SOLAR POWER
Jun 23rd
Keep your car, caravan or motorbike topped up with the new range of Solar Power Battery Maintainers by Halfords.
This clean, green energy solution keeps your battery levels topped-up and helps reduce power drain from onboard electronics.
All you need to do is put the solar panel somewhere where it’ll get some light and connect the lead to your car’s 12v cigarette lighter plug or directly to your battery with the clips provided.
The Halfords range of Solar Power Battery Maintainers retail from £15 to £39 and are available at all Halfords stores and via Halfords.com ENDS.
