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SHIFTING GEARS WITH MINISPARES
Aug 5th
Mini Spares has released a new shift engagement dog gear kit to supplement its straight and helical-cut gear sets.
The kits are available for rod and remote changes with the following ratios: 2.143,1.486,1.195, 1.1 ratios – C-STN40 rod change and C-STN43 remote change. 2.362,1.564,1.195, 1.1 ratios – C-STN40A rod change and C-STN43A remote change.
The kits retail at £2157.60 each inc VAT. For more details call 01707 607 700 or visit www.minispares.com ENDS
SAFETY FORST!
Aug 5th
Quickly becoming a brand of choice for classic VW and Porsche enthusiasts’ FORST is pleased to announce the expansion of their range to now include hydraulic and friction brake components.
Distributed globally by Heritage Parts Centre, FORST Classic Parts are committed to building consumer confidence and offering value, which is what really attracts customers to the brand explained Paul Howard, Purchasing Director at Heritage Parts Centre: “Our customers expect a range of good quality, affordable replacement parts which they can truly rely on and that is exactly what the FORST brand provides.”
Adding brake hoses, brake pads and brake shoes to the More >
EQUILIBRIUM’S NEW BALANCE – AND OWNER!
Jul 29th
Equilibrium’s Sonic7 is a very impressive kit
Equilibrium Kit Cars has a new owner in the driving seat, as Michael Farrow takes over from Angus and Kate Weijers, who have stepped back from the business to focus on their ever-expanding family.
Mike was in the running to purchase the Sonic 7 design back in 2015 from original designer Stuart Mills of MEV Ltd, but was just pipped at the post by Angus Weijers, who went on to form Equilibrium Kit Cars Ltd. Enthusiasm for the company’s Sonic 7 undimmed, Mike went on to be Angus’ first buyer of a full kit, and More >
MR SHIFTER
Jul 29th
Shift Car Care launches its eco-friendly Waterless Wash
Bringing with it a new approach to the concept of environmentally friendly and economical alternatives to traditional car wash methods, Shift Car Care is pleased to introduce a brand-new range of waterless wash solutions.
The flagship product, Shift Waterless Wash, is an advanced formula, infused with polymer technology to ensure that cleaning paintwork, vinyl, glass, trim and wheels are completely safe and scratch-free. Shift Waterless Wash offers a simple ‘spray-on and wipe-off application and, in addition to fully cleansing surfaces, immediately installs a quartz-based ceramic coating to stop water and road grime from sticking.
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WEBCON’S REGULATIONS!
Jul 29th
Webcon has announced the introduction of a range of anodised aluminium finish EFI regulators to complement the blue and red versions already available.
The regulators are technically the same as the existing versions but are visually more appropriate for a ‘business like’ natural-metal engine-bay theme.
They are supplied complete with a mounting bracket and 8mm push-on unions.
Prices are as follows: Pressure Part number Price 2.5 bar WFR225 – £100.17 inc VAT 3.0 bar WFR230 – £100.17 inc VAT 3.5 bar WFR235 – £139.15 inc VAT 4.0 bar WFR240 – £115.95 inc VAT 4.3 bar WFR243 – £100.17 inc VAT 4.5 bar WFR245 More >
LASER’S NEW GAS TORCH
Jul 29th
This is a very versatile little butane gas torch from Laser Tools (part number 7670) that offers two heat levels and three different head angles. The neat size plus adjustable head angles mean that this butane torch is suitable for many heating tasks from shrinking metal panel work to plumbing, allowing easy soldering of difficult to access water pipes.
It is powered by butane gas fuel – normal lighter gas or a propane mix. The flame can be adjusted hard or soft to suit various tasks, soldering, brazing, shrinking, general heating of seized components, etc. The maximum temperature is 1300°C.
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EUROPA SPARES LIGHTS UP
Jul 29th
Whether you drive a Triumph or Austin or you are building a Westfield or a Cobra replica, Europa can help with all your lighting and electrical needs. We have a huge range of headlights, indicator lights and safety lighting as well as all the parts you need to keep your lighting in working order. We can help with all of your electrical needs too, this includes, electrical wiring, fuses, fuse boxes, horns, switches, warning lights, bulbs and much much more.
Why not upgrade the lighting on your classic? LED lighting is now an option for many classic cars. LED lights are More >
JEWEL OF A SHAMPOO
Jul 29th
Jewels is an interesting little UK car care brand based in the North-East and I like their Ruby Shampoo which has an incredibly pleasing Cherry Bakewell smell (you don’t know just how much I LOVE that) that has an equally incredible dilution rate of 1900:1.
For the record, the standard for these sorts of products is 800-900:1, so a few squirts of product into my bucket (don’t forget your grit guard) and standby for a vast amount of suds and bubbles.
It is easy to apply and feels slick and drag-free to use and left my car’s bodywork feeling very smooth, while More >
E-TYPE FLYWHEEL
Jul 29th
This one is really aimed at the Jaguar E-type although given that there are lots its XK straight-six engine in use in kitcars, so I thought it had to be in!
Fidanza has announced a new replacement lightweight flywheel for the engine which offers faster throttle response and quicker acceleration, additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses), smoother, faster gear-shifting, easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass), reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation), cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – no need to replace the entire flywheel when worn), More >
ANY INTERIOR – IT’S UNIVERSAL
Jul 29th
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a headlining material that not only looked good but also insulated your vehicle’s interior from exterior heat and noise?
Well, now you can because DEI has released its new Universal Upholstery Material that combines a leather-look perforated vinyl with a sound-insulating foam backing and DEI’s decades of heat insulation know-how.
The material is the ideal solution for any custom interior project including kitcar interiors, classic restorations, roadster hardtops, camper van interiors and van linings; in fact, if it has a roof it can benefit from DEI’s Universal Upholstery Material. (It is also suitable for More >
