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CLASSIC CASTROL
Jan 21st
For more than 120 years, British company Castrol has been at the forefront of oil technology. Company founder Charles Wakefield launched his first vehicle engine oil in 1906, a pioneering blend of mineral and castor oils that offered unrivalled lubrication properties. Since then, and through many further innovations, Castrol oils have lubricated the beating heart of everything from speed records to Mars missions.
Castrol has created countless product lines from its state-of-the-art UK research facility. It has also been commissioned to develop many specific oils for individual vehicle manufacturers. But among owners of neo-classic cars in particular, the go-to lubrication grade More >
STAY ALIGNED
Jan 21st
This handy, easy to operate and very accurate laser alignment tool from Laser Tools (part number 7910) is combined with two traditional spirit levels. Achieve a straight line in a much more accurate and efficient way: two forms of laser light are projected, point and line. The precise bright red laser is clearly visible — ideal for home DIY and also for automotive use.
Provides the DIY enthusiast with an easy levelling method for multiple jobs: line up switches and sockets, keep cupboards level and at the same height, or hang pictures parallel to the rise of a staircase.
For automotive use, it can More >
GONE BLANK
Jan 21st
New from Merlin Motorsport are these aluminium blanking plugs from Samco, which are ideal for blanking off flexible fluid hoses.
These can be used to permanently blank a hose off or used in an emergency to cap off a water hose. These are also handy for use when removing the engine from your vehicle to prevent coolant spilling on to the floor.
Find out more – SAMCO ALUMINIUM BLANKING PLUGS – or call 01249 782 101 ENDS.
WHAT’S THE ‘DIFFERENTIAL’ BETWEEN ‘ENGLISH’ AND ‘ATLAS’?
Jan 21st
New from Rally Design is the new Blackline 18-tooth English axle differential.
Rally Design’s boss Dave Elderfield noticed that some customers were requesting a gear-style diff to mate with the stronger 18-tooth half-shafts when running a vehicle with high power but wanted to retain their English axle.
Part number HFL011/18 is available now at £388.80 inc VAT.
More information from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
FROM ZERO TO HERO!
Jan 14th
Here’s a superb GBS Zero that has recently been finished. Another extremely busy kitcar manufacturer, at the moment.
Brothers, Andrew and James Crossland collected their Zero in December 2019 and within twelve months the car has been built, IVA’d and registered. It’s now on the road.
It has been back at Great British Sportscars’ workshop this month being prepared for its date with the IVA man.
You may even have seen the Crosslands’ LNER inspired Zero featured on the GBS blog on their website and social media several times during the year.
Their Zero build is understandable very special to them and you can More >
DANGER OF CHOKING
Jan 14th
Fitting a twin-choke downdraft Weber carburettor has been a popular entry-level tuning upgrade for Ford engines for decades and one used by Ford themselves on their performance models.
The Weber 32/34DMTL Manifold for Ford CVH engines has been out of production for many years; however, now Webcon is delighted to announce it is to be available again and should be ready for delivery by the time you read this.
The Webcon manifold features threaded ports to accept the original Ford connectors and switches, a hotspot with increased surface area for better carb heating and mounting posts for the linkage mechanism. This makes More >
DRIP, DRIP, DRIP
Jan 14th
The B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays are the ideal solution to stopping unwanted fluid spills landing on the floor and are perfectly suited to garage, workshop, factory or motorsport pit/paddock environments. The low-profile design allows the B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays to be easily slid underneath machinery, vehicles or generators in order to catch any drips, thereby keeping the floor dry and safe. The trays can also be used for storing fluid drums, containers or bottles. The B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays are resistance to various fluids, including: most chemicals, fuel, oil and water as well as many more. B-G Fluid Spill/Drip Trays More >
PREPARE FOR WINTER WITH AUTOGLYM’S ULTIMATE SCREENWASH AND DE-ICER
Jan 14th
There are few more dispiriting feelings than stepping out of your house on a crisp, cold winters’ morning, only to find that your car has been almost entirely encased in ice and frost!
Freeing your car from winter’s grip can be both time-consuming and bone-chilling, neither of which are exactly ideal when you’re about to set off on a morning commute! If this sounds familiar then worry not, we at Autoglym have you very well covered with their ‘winter twins,’ Autoglym Ultimate Screenwash and De-Icer.
Autoglym Ultimate Screenwash
Dirty windscreens can be annoying at best, downright dangerous at worst, distracting you from the road ahead and even partially More >
BRAKE SERVICING MADE EASY
Jan 14th
New from Laser Tools, a comprehensive set of brake servicing tools in one handy and convenient kit (part number 7919). The set includes impact quality bit sockets, EU Registered Design punches (to remove dirty and corroded brake pins), a pound-through screwdriver and a selection of cleaning tools to ensure the brake pads can be replaced quickly, correctly and safely.
The tools have been specifically chosen for brake caliper and pad servicing and replacement. Included are a ¼in drive impact bit hex socket 9mm x 20mm, 3/8in drive impact bit hex sockets: 7mm and 8mm x 24mm; 9mm x 50mm; 7mm x More >
COOL HARNESSES
Jan 14th
In 1964, Takata Racing introduced its first full-harness seat belt system. Since then, Takata Racing harnesses have become standard equipment for all sorts of motorsports from drifting to Formula 1 and are big in the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) tuner scene.
Summit Racing carries Takata Racing harnesses for full competition, trackday, and street use, including these:
RACE 3×2 Harnesses These FIA-approved six-point harnesses have 3in V-type shoulder straps, 2in lap belts, dual 2in anti-submarine belts, and an aluminium multi-point release camlock buckle. The shoulder belts have pull-down adjusters for quick fitment and are designed to wrap around a harness bar or rollbar. The lap More >
