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EXTRA GRUNT; LESS SLIP
Nov 28th
There are quite a few kitcars running around with Mondeo ST220 running gear. If yours does, you might well be interested to hear that Rally Design has announced a new addition to its Blackline range, with a gear-type Helical LSD. Priced at £594 and available now.
More from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
WITHSTANDS HEAT
Nov 28th
With winter well and truly upon us, it’s the time of year when we can get stuck into jobs that we’ve perhaps been putting off during the warmer months. When I saw the new product release from Eastwood paint dealer, Frost Restorations, it reminded me that exhaust systems can take a pounding and often need a spruce up.
This new Eastwood High-Temperature Silver Exhaust Paint (part 10020) will suit any part of your steel exhaust from the manfold backwards.
One 248gm can (£25 each) can give coverage for six sq/ft and is able to withstand temperatures up to 150 degrees C. More More >
FAST ROAD ZETEC CAMS FROM KENT CAMS
Nov 28th
Plenty of Ford Zetec Silver Tops with hydraulic lifters powering kitcars be they 1.8- or 2-litre. Crikey, I wouldn’t like to hazard a guess at just how many! If you are looking to add a bit of oomph to yours, Kent Cams has just launched their ‘Fast Road’ cams for the Zetec Silver Top.
They will give a real hike to your engine between 1500-2500rpm with the added benefit that you won’t need to touch your cylinder head.
The kit costs £894.95 and includes the camshafts (obvs!), followers and lube. You can separately add heavy-duty valve springs (£205 per set) and/or adjustable More >
ADDED STOPPING POWER FROM CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS
Nov 28th
This new Compact Dual Circuit Remote Brake Servo from Car Builder Solutions will upgrade your vehicle’s braking performance.
This powerful and compact dual circuit remote brake servo provides a 2:1 power boost ratio at 600mm Hg vacuum, significantly improving your stopping power. Its dual circuit design allows for separate front and rear brake circuits, ensuring balanced and reliable braking in all conditions.
Features:
Compact Design: Canister diameter of 138mm and overall length of 380mm for easy installation in various locations.
Dual Circuit Operation: Provides independent braking for front and rear circuits for enhanced safety.
High-Performance Boost: 2:1 power boost ratio for significantly improved stopping power.
Easy Installation: Includes two M5 mounting More >
750 MOTOR CLUB ANNOUNCES 2025 CALENDAR
Nov 28th
It must be that time of year as the 750MC’s Race Calendar is now available for all formulae and 2025 will see live streaming coverage from Alpha Live at selected events. There will be a number of ‘away days’ including Thruxton and Silverstone GP, plus dates for what looks set to be busy grids in the new Swift Sport Challenge.
For 2025, Mighty Minis (in its 30th year) will also be organised by the 750MC.
For kit and specialist car fans, the Locost championship flies the industry flag and is backed up by Roadsports and Sport Specials. More from www.750mc.co.uk ENDS.
WINTER LIGHT
Nov 28th
Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, has an extensive range of competitively priced bulbs, with new products introduced for the performance market, including 100 per cent and 200 per cent bulbs.
As the nights get darker earlier, drivers will be relying on their headlights more frequently. This presents members with an ideal opportunity to start discussing bulbs with customers and if they are due a replacement set and even think about upselling opportunities with Simply’s new performance range.
Simply Brands has recently launched even brighter bulbs to accommodate driver’s needs. The new bulbs come in 100 per cent brighter or 200 per cent brighter, providing members a More >
THE CITROËN YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD OF – THE 2CV-RADAR
Nov 28th
After spotting details of a French ‘special’ he didn’t know about on the brilliant prewarcars.fr – STEVE HOLE brings details of the Citroën Radar.
It turns out that the car was the work of a Liège-based Citroën dealer called Robert Radar. As well as being available in fully built form, it was possible to buy it in kit form. Radar first designed his eponymous GRP-bodied roadster in 1956. He then proceeded to sell twenty of them, plus around forty bodies.
CATERHAM CSR BACK IN LIMITED RUN OF 20 ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS FROM 80K
Nov 21st
Caterham Cars has unveiled a limited-edition Seven CSR Twenty
Caterham Cars has launched its latest limited-edition model, the Seven CSR Twenty, to celebrate 20 years of the CSR chassis.
It’s the first vehicle for the UK market that has been built in Caterham’s new multi-million-pound factory in Dartford. Only 20 examples will be made available to UK customers, with prices starting from £79,995.
This special edition features Caterham’s most compliant chassis and includes inboard front and fully independent rear suspension. The inboard front suspension provides more direct and composed steering, ensuring an engaging driving experience suitable for devouring road miles.
While the independent rear set-up More >
DURAPOWER PRESENT AND CORRECT
Nov 21st
I’ve now driven a couple of kitcars fitted with the brand new Durapower 2-litre from engine supply maestros, Powertorque Engineering in Coventry.
With the demise of the Ford Duratec, Powertorwue moved fast to find their own replacement for what is a very important kitcar engine.
I’d heard lots of good things about it and I wasn’t disappointed. Clearly, very similar in its characteristics to the Duratec but somehow it seemed more flexible in its power delivery in both of the cars I drove.
If you contact Powertorque they’ll tell you which of their stockists have them in stock. I know of one supplier More >
750 MOTOR CLUB OFFER SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT RACE KITS
Nov 21st
The 750 Motor Club has announced their Swift Sport Challenge series and is now selling kit packages to convert the little Suzuki buzzbomb into a racecar.
Priced at £3491 or £4976 (inc VAT) excluding tyres, delivery/collection and donor car Price correct as of Nov 2024, subject to change
Everything required to build your own Swift Sport Challenge car (excluding donor car), from the 750 MC’s SSC supply partner TEGIWA.com. Please note that SSC parts may not all be in immediate stock due to early demand. Collection is welcome, or pallet delivery at £100.
Package includes:
Safety Devices roll cage, Safety Devices seat rails, YellowSpeed Racing More >