News
THE GUV’NOR!
Jan 23rd
The genius that is Paul Foreman of Outlaw 718 has just launched his first website. The maker of wonderful 718 RSKs, 550 Spyders and 356 Speedster replicas can be found online via www.outlaw718.com ENDS.
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KEEPS YOU IN PLACE
Jan 23rd
New from Car Builder Solutions are these durable three-point harnesses, designed for safety and comfort in a variety of applications. The Securon brand has been tried and tested by hundreds of kitcar owners over the years.
Constructed from strong polyester webbing, this harness ensures maximum reliability and support, making it an essential choice for those who prioritise security. Whether you a reliable harness for work or recreational activities, you can trust its robust design to keep you safe.
The harness comes with 46mm wide straps, a fixed point (bolt-in) type Clubman item, which is ECE/EEC-approved, but not FIA-approved. It has a push-button release buckle. and More >
WOOLIES WITH A BIT OF EDGE
Jan 23rd
Woolies Trim has a variety of soft trim parts that are often hard-to-find items.
Amongst the products is an exterior weatherstrip in rubber with PVC vertical insert.
It has a black velvet covering on the inner face that fits against the glass. It will seal up to an 11mm (7/16in) gap between the glass and the window frame but a minimum 6mm (1/4in) gap unless the leading edge is trimmed down. To save on carriage charges these strips may be coiled for posting. If they must be sent straight (minimum postage charge is £11.70 inc VAT).
It is sold by the linear metre and you More >
BE PREPARED
Jan 23rd
It’s always a good idea to be prepared just in case you end up stuck by the side of the road after a pesky breakdown.
Ring Automotive has announced this handy little kit of goodies. It includes a safety first approach and your £34.99 buys you a warning triangle, universal bulb kit, hi-viz jacket, torch, nitrile gloves, jump leads, first aid kit and a foil blanket.
Available now from www.ringautomotive.com ENDS.
REDHORSE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS FROM SUMMIT RACING
Jan 23rd
ONE MAINLY FOR OUR NORTH AMERICAN READERS
Build your car’s fuel system to handle E85 with Redhorse Performance fuel pumps, hoses and fittings.
6910 Series E85 Compatible In-Tank Fuel Pump Kits The Redhorse Performance 6910 Series E85 Compatible In-Tank Fuel Pump Kits can feed engines making 750-plus horsepower consistently and reliably. The kits are available with your choice of 450 or 535 LPH pumps and come with a sock filter, wiring harness, fuse, hose and clamps.
304 Stainless and 305 Black Series Non-Carbon Lined PTFE Hoses Redhorse Performance 304 Stainless and 305 Black Series Non-Carbon Lined PTFE Hoses can handle the same extreme pressures and fuel types as More >
CUT IT OUT!
Jan 23rd
The new Long-Reach Air Cut-Off Tool from Laser Tools (part number 9077), is a powerful pneumatic tool specifically designed for cutting tasks in confined or difficult-to-access areas on vehicles.
Ideal for cutting exhausts, holding brackets, axle U-bolts, and door sills, this tool features an extended handle for enhanced reach and control. Its robust design includes a 360° adjustable protective head guard and a safety trigger lever to prevent accidental activation, ensuring both operator safety and ease of access.
Operating from a standard workshop compressed air supply (90psi), the tool is constructed with an impact-resistant composite handle that includes a soft grip to More >
NEW AT CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS
Jan 16th
Enhance your trackday or racing performance or just improve your road experience in your kitcar with the newly arrived at Car Builder Solutions, the Momo MOD.26 Steering Wheel.
Designed for formula cars and kitcars, this 260mm wheel provides superior control and grip. Made in Italy it is crafted in high-quality black leather featuring black aluminium spokes. It offers a sleek and professional look.
The un-drilled centre section and iconic yellow MOMO logo add to its racing aesthetic.
The wheels are built with anti-corodal aluminium frames, which means that it’s aluminium containing magnesium (between 0.4 per cent and 1.7 per cent), manganese (between 0.5 per cent and 1 More >
FLUID REMOVAL MADE EASY
Jan 16th
The new Easy-Flow Pump from Laser Tools (part number 8955), is a versatile and efficient solution for dispensing engine oil, gear oil, and transmission fluid (ATF) from 20L oil drums or containers.
The D-shaped handle is designed for smooth and effortless operation. The pump is equipped with a 1.27 metre (50in) PVC hose, reinforced with an internal wire spring to minimise kinking and a curved aluminium spout for precise fluid delivery.
Robustly constructed, with a durable nylon upper pump body, steel tube, and aluminium spout. The flow rate is a useful 70cc per stroke for efficient and speedy oil transfer. Designed to More >
OI! PIPE DOWN
Jan 16th
Our friends at Woolies Trim have plenty of ways to help you, dear reader, especially if it’s a requirement for soft trim parts for your car(s).
One such area is sound deadening, if your engine is making a racket and driving you to distraction.
They can also make your doors shut with a ‘clunk’ rather than sounding like a block of concrete – they have the right products for the job.
Their best-selling fire retardent felt part no. 292 is excellent value and can be used in the engine bay, bulkhead area and under carpets. They have plenty of other products to suit, with a range of More >
BOND. JAMES BOND! THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG SELLER
Jan 16th
Spy Octane, the new Porter Press book revealing the secrets of the vehicles in the James Bond films, has won rave reviews in the first few weeks since it was published.
Reviewers say Spy Octane is “definitive”, “wonderful”, “compelling” and a “masterpiece”. The research behind the book, by acclaimed Bond historians Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury, is described as “staggering”, “exhaustive” and “painstaking”. Meanwhile, every customer review at Porter Press gives Spy Octane the full five-star rating.
Spy Octane tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the spectacular array of transport which propelled Sean Connery and George Lazenby in seven action-packed James Bond movies, from Dr. No (1962) to Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
It reveals, for the first More >
