American Powertrain’s Tremec manual transmissions have traditionally been OEM designs. Nothing wrong with that, they’re good boxes. But Tremec saw the need for a five-speed designed from the ground up for serious performance and better fit in classic muscle cars, kitcars, hot rods, and pickup trucks. Thus, the Tremec TKX was born.

The TKX is rated to handle up to 600 lbs.-ft. of torque and 8000 RPM. You can even bang gears at 7500 RPM and the TKX won’t miss a beat. The all-new aluminium case is a three-piece design (main case, intermediate plate and rear extension) that is strong and More >

The lovely coconut smell of Adam’s Polishes Paint Sealant is a winner straight away. However, it’s very easy to apply by hand – or you can use a machine polisher – and it’s a polymer-based sealant that gives durability and an amazing level of gloss, although you can enhance further with say, paste wax and/or a topper if you wish.

I like Adam’s products for various reasons, one of which is because they work so well and are very flexible and versatile.

Use Adam’s Paint Sealant on your car and when it rains, this will happen!

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Here’s a neat idea for coffee and kitcar enthusiasts – this new travel mug from Smidge is a fine thing and ideal for cars like ours that don’t often have the luxury of cup holders! Living dangerously you can try and wedge your coffee cup between your knees but that can be embarrassingly painful and basically uncomfortable.

Three different sizes of these Smidge leak-proof and insulated travel mugs are available – 236ml, 355ml and 473ml and they claim to keep your coffee hot for twelve hours or cold for an impressive 24!

The secret is a very strong lid sealer mechanism which More >

I really like the products made by American company Gold Eagle’s 303 brand. Their stuff comes in what looks like bathroom cleaner bottles but, don’t underestimate what’s inside.

Their Aerospace protectant is a class-leading product that as the name implies was developed for aerospace use. However, spray it on plastic trim and you’ll see a cool, satin finish to it. Plus, it is great at resisting ultra-violet rays. Indeed, it contains factor-40 suntan lotion and will protect surfaces for many months resisting dirt and dust while repelling moisture, too.

I also use it on my leather, which is a bit ‘off label’, More >

Boutique car care brand, Monster Shine make some nice products and I’m a sucker for their Chocolate Sauce Interior Dressing, which smells like the sweetest and most loveliest choccy sauce/Nutella loveliness ever.

However, I’m pleased to say that when it hits the hard trim areas of your car it loses the smell, otherwise, you might find yourself followed by a thousand and one bees when you go out.

Seriously, it is a superb interior dressing that leaves a slick, satin finish. I love that smell though.

A 500ml spray bottle costs just £8 and is available now via www.monstershine.co.uk ENDS.