LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Feb 18th
New in at Rally Design is this top-selling video inspection camera made in Germany, which is now available exclusively (UK) from the Swanscombe, Kent-based company and is fully CE, FCC and ROHS compliant.
It features a 9mm waterproof camera with one metre of flexi tube and is tested to IP67 (waterproof standard) and has an effective un-obstructed range of ten metres.
Comes with a 3½in TFT-LCD screen (640 x 480-pixels), has a three x 200m focusing capability and is supplied in a secure blow-moulded hard-case.
The camera has an RRP of £53.88 inc VAT with more information from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
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VERY MOBILE TOM TOM
Feb 18th
Although intended as a motorcycle unit, this could have real interest to kitcar drivers.
TomTom has launched the RIDER 410, a portable navigation device for motorcycles. The launch comes as TomTom marks the tenth anniversary of the very first RIDER and to celebrate, the new RIDER 410 Great Rides Edition comes with Lifetime World Maps and 100 of Europe’s most thrilling routes preinstalled – pre-tested by Tourenfahrer, one of the biggest route providers in Europe.
The TomTom RIDER 410 builds on the success of the TomTom RIDER 400, launched in February 2015, and comes with a range of new features, including Lifetime More >
BIRKIN SELL DIRECT ALTHOUGH UK DEALER WELCOME…
Feb 12th
The South African Birkin marque is a well-regarded kitcar brand and one that really should have made more impact in the UK, as those that own one of the car’s really like them.
The company is based in Durban and was founded back in 1982 by John ‘Birkin’ Watson, a huge fan of the original Lotus Seven, who set about building his own version and as invariably happens once friends saw the result of his efforts he was asked to build more.
Watson was actually born in Wales, the son of a vet, although his family moved to Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) when More >
ZENOS SAYS ‘R’!
Feb 12th
Zenos Cars has begun production of their high-performance E10 R, following the final sign-off of its suspension settings. The pinnacle of the E10 range is now being produced alongside its E10 and E10 S stablemates at the Zenos factory in Wymondham, Norfolk.
The Zenos E10 R is the third variant of the company’s E10 sports car line-up and uses a turbocharged 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that produces 350bhp. With a dry weight of just 700kg, the E10 R boasts 500 bhp/tonne.
At the same time, the company is pleased to announce that the special E10 R Drive Edition has already sold out. Only 15 More >
HAWK CARS WASH THEIR WINDOWS
Feb 12th
Nice new product from Hawk Cars are these reproduction original-style washer jets as used on sixties AC Cobras and Aces. These exact copies are available NOW. More from www.hawkcars.co.uk or 01892 750 341 ENDS.
IT’S ‘EZ’ WITH A DREMEL
Feb 12th
Clearing workstations of messy power cords – and removing the frustrating task of getting your power tool back in the box after use – Dremel has added extra value to its three most popular corded multi-tools with the launch of an innovative new EZ Wrap tool holder with a dedicated area for attachments, to make finding exactly what you need hassle free.
The light-weight EZ Wrap tool holder comes as standard with the new corded 3000, 4000 and 4200 Multi-tool EZ product kits. Designed to store your Multi-tool so you can find it easily, the handy built-in cord channel means you More >
STAY WARM, DRY AND SAFE WITH GINETTA
Feb 12th
Very cool new non-car-related product from Ginetta. It’s a very cool, er warm and waterproof, jacket that uses Kevlar and Nomex – two properties normally used for firefighter jackets. This means it’s not only lightweight, durable and breathable but flame retardant too!
More from www.ginetta.co.uk ENDS.
PHANTOM STOPS ELANS IN THEIR TRACKS
Feb 12th
Few cars embody Colin Chapman’s famous ethos of ‘simplify and add lightness’ better than the original Lotus Elan. The combination of a featherweight bodyshell, Hethel-fettled suspension and power from a singing twin cam proved simply irresistible to anyone with a love of driving, and the Elan quickly found itself as one of the most sought after cars of the ‘swinging sixties.’ Series 1 to Series 4 Elans are now firmly wedged in the classic car bracket and prices are on the up, though that hasn’t prevented many owners from using them as Lotus intended – with gusto!
While there’s no doubting More >
EASILY FIT YOUR WHEELS
Feb 12th
With modern car wheels becoming larger and more unwieldy, these wheel hanger pins (part number 6483) simplify the wheel installation process by holding the rim centred on the hub as you hand screw in the wheel bolts. Just screw the wheel hanger pin into the top bolt hole at the 12 o’clock position and slide your wheel over the pin and onto the hub. You’ll get perfect rim to hub alignment every time making the job faster, easier and safer.
The unwieldy and heavy wheel will not tip forward and can be held in place with one hand, staying in position, More >
HOW COOL IS THIS…
Feb 4th
Early shots of the latest variant of the superb Enigma from Healy Designs, which is a V8-powered example.
Built using a new chassis it uses either RX-8 or Mazda MX-5 Mk3 running gear, with the engine and gearbox from the Lexus LS400, with the car shown here also featuring the new power-roof mechanism.
It also features new options such as extra padded, quilted leather seats, electronic dashboard and the V8 power bulge bonnet.
The Norfolk-based operated, run by Martin Williamson, seems to be doing very nicely lately aided by beautiful builds like this, which emanate from the company’s Latvian factory, where they clearly More >
