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FAIR DINKUM!
Sep 5th
Nice to hear from Tim Simic boss of Australian kitcar manufacturer, Dirty Dog Outlaws, this week.
Dirty Dog Outlaws boss, Tim Simic with his MGF-based Speedster body conversion
We spent a good couple of hours on a WhatsApp video call on Monday morning (thank god that’s a free service!) and Tim told me about his cars and his business.
The marvellously named Dirty Dog Outlaws has been in existence for around 18 months after builder (a renderer, to be precise) and lifelong car enthusiast, Tim decided to pursue his hobby as a business. He’s rather glad he did, to put it mildly.
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ANOTHER NEW TOOLING FROM BURTON POWER
Sep 5th
In keeping with its policy of producing parts that are no longer available from the original source, Burton Power is now offering a Crankshaft Oil Seal Front Cover that fits both the Pinto and Cosworth YB engines.
The cover faithfully reproduces the original part and can be ordered as part number FT1065 at £49.96 (inc VAT).
FT1065 is suitable for Cosworth YB 16v Turbo engines, Pinto-equipped versions of Capri, Cortina, Escort, Granada, Sierra, Transit and the TVR Tamsin 200 2-litre as well as hundreds and hundreds of Pinto-equipped kitcars.
For further details call 0208 554 2281 or visit www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
LASER TOOLS ‘STAR’ AGAIN
Sep 5th
Laser Tools has recently introduced a ten-piece set of 92mm-long 3/8inD Star bit sockets (part number 8855), designed for accessing hard-to-reach and out-of-the-way TORX® fixings. The bits are manufactured from shock-resisting, impact-grade S2 steel, while the 3/8in drive sockets are made from strong chrome-vanadium steel with a matt chrome finish. Each socket includes a knurled ring for extra grip when hand-spinning the fastener on or off.
The set includes 3/8in drive socket bits: T20, T25, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55, T60 and T70. The shaft length is 62mm, with an overall length 92mm. The set comes in an EVA foam tray More >
MINISPARES CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF THE MINI
Sep 5th
Incredibly, it’s the 65th anniversary of the original Mini being launched and Mini Spares has a range of merchandise to commemorate the event.
The collection consists of:
65th Anniversary T-Shirt. Order as T-SHIRT LARGE, T-SHIRT MEDIUM, T-SHIRT SMALL, T-SHIRT EXTRA LARGE, T-SHIRT XXL at £20 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt. Order as SWEATSHIRT02LGE, SWEATSHIRT02MED, SWEATSHIRT02SMA, and SWEATSHIRT02XLG at £45 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary Padded Jacket. Order as JACKET06-LARGE, JACKET06-MEDIUM, JACKET06-SMALL, JACKET06-XLARGE at £64.99 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary Baseball Cap. Order as ‘CAP03’ at £18 inc VAT.
Oh … and because it’s Britain and it’s summertime, there’s a Mini Spares Golf Umbrella. Order as ‘UMBRELLA’ at £30.60 inc VAT.
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BUTCHERS THAT BUILD STUFF. COOL STUFF!
Sep 5th
If you are building a MEV Exocet RX8, or converting another car to a Mazda RX-8 engine then this new component from Cambridgeshire-based Butcher Race Engineering will be of great interest.
They have produced several ingenious and helpful parts over the last few months and this new one is no exception. It is a kit to help the RX-8’s slave cylinder issue, which is remotely mounted as standard on the rotary Mazda unit.
Butcher has solved the potential space issue as their kit converts the RX-8’s gearbox to having a hydraulic concentric release while also solving the clearance issues within the transmission More >
MOUNT STUFF WITH THESE BRACKETS
Sep 5th
Summit Racing™ Billet Aluminum Ignition Box and Coil Mounting Brackets
Crafted in the USA from 6061 billet aluminium Summit Racing’s Billet Aluminum Ignition Box and Coil Mounting Brackets are the easy and stylish way to mount your components. Stainless steel mounting hardware is included.
The Summit Racing™ Ignition Box Mounting Bracket accepts a Summit Racing™ or MSD 6-series ignition box plus a Summit Racing™ High Output or MSD Blaster SS coil.
The Summit Racing™ Billet Aluminum Ignition Coil Brackets are available to mount canister-style or E-Core coils ENDS.
INGENIOUS OR WHAT?
Sep 5th
The iconic AeroPress Coffee Maker is now available in a diverse selection of colours, from ruby red to royal blue. The same patented technology is made with a shatterproof Tritan™ chamber and plunger for smooth, rich, grit-free coffee every time.
With 3-in-1 brewing, one-of-a-kind flavour and versatility, make American, cold brew, espresso and lattes, all within minutes, at home or on the go.
It’s compact, durable and lightweight so you can pack it in your bag and take it on the road. Wave goodbye to mediocre coffee in the campervan, hotel and at work.
The AeroPress is available in over 60 countries and now More >
YOU’VE TRIED INVISIBLE GLASS; NOW TRY INVISIBLE WIPERS!
Sep 5th
America’s largest glass cleaning company and renowned car care specialist, Invisible Glass, has released a brand new wiper blade range – bringing with it a completely new high-endurance wiper blade technology unseen in the UK market previously!
Invisible Glass Ceramic Silicone beam blades are built with a premium silicone rubber element, more resistant to extremes of heat than traditional rubber blades. Silicone rubber resists warping under high temperatures and remains flexible in extremely cold temperatures to avoid cracking. Furthermore, the silicone rubber element deposits a rain-repellent coating on the windshield – resulting in water simply beading up and running off the More >
‘AVA COOLER!
Sep 5th
Management of the temperatures within the engine and gearbox are key to the performance and efficiency and AVA provides workshops with the Clever Choice for their replacement parts needs.
Oil coolers are an often overlooked part of the cooling system, but keeping the engine’s oil at a stable, defined temperature is as important as managing the temperature of the engine and gearbox, as consistent internal lubrication is critical.
AVA oil coolers are now available as complete assemblies, including both housing and oil filters. This plug-and-play solution simplifies installation, making it easier, faster, and less risky. Each component, as well as the entire assembly, undergoes rigorous testing to ensure optimal More >
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Aug 29th
When working on high-end, show-quality classic vehicles or automotive displays, the fit and finish of the fasteners are just as important as the paint and bodywork. For example, chrome-plated fasteners can be damaged easily, especially when using standard metal spanners and sockets. That’s why Laser Tools has introduced this specialist non-marring imperial (AF) Socket/Wrench Insert Set (part number 8468).
With top-class classic or show vehicles, fasteners can be plated, anodised, chemically passivated or even painted. Lots of care and attention have been put into building and preparing these vehicles, so extra care and attention are also required when working on them. More >
