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JUMP TO IT
Feb 20th
Here’s a great device for kit and specialist car enthusiasts. It comes from Ring Automotive and is a very compact Jump Starter Powerpack (RPPL700). Unlike some of these micro starters that in my experience, er, don’t start your car or manage one and then need re-charging, this one can carry out multiple jump starts on once charge.
What sets this one even farther apart though is that thanks to its rapid recharge technology you can leave it connected to your vehicle for 40-seconds after the vehicle has been jump-started and it will regain 100 per cent recharge ready for further use.
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SANDING AND A POLISHING
Feb 20th
The Laser Tools spot repair orbital sander and polisher (part number 7683) is a compact but powerful air tool that is powered from the workshop compressed air supply (recommended pressure 90psi at the tool).
This is a neat and very compact sander/polisher that weighs just half a kilogram. It has excellent performance with a maximum RPM of 13,000 available but boasts an efficient average air consumption of just 2.6 CFM. The speed of the spot repair sander can be easily adjusted on the instrument.
It’s smooth, well-balanced action and selection of sanding pads are suited to smaller repairs, letting the operator contain More >
PIE CHUCKERS!
Feb 20th
These little slices of stainless steel will make building stuff like exhaust systems, turbo plumbing, and air intakes a little easier.
Vibrant’s Pie Cut Sets come with six .304 stainless steel pieces cut at a 15° increment, allowing you to make tight-radius bends that are impossible to do with conventional tubing bends.
That 15° increment also makes your maths simple – use three pie cuts to make a 45° bend, six for a 90° bend, and so forth.
The Vibrant pie cuts are precision-cut, deburred and will not deform even if you cut them. They are available in 2in, 2½in and 3in OD More >
NEW UNIT FROM ALCOSENSE
Feb 20th
The latest generation of the UK’s award-winning personal breathalyser has been launched.
The AlcoSense Elite 3 features upgraded Semi-Conductor alcohol sensor technology for unrivalled accuracy at this price point.
Designed in the UK and easy to use, the Elite 3 fits in the palm of your hand and gives your alcohol reading in seconds.
Simply turn it on and insert a blow tube. When the blow symbol is displayed on screen, blow through the device for approximately six seconds until it beeps.
A few seconds later your results will be shown in increments of 0.01 ‰BAC or mg/L, giving you a detailed understanding of your More >
TOP TRIBUTES FROM TRIBUTE
Feb 13th
Chris Welch of Tribute Automotive has been busy lately with no fewer than four new kits on the chocks.
The first pair are the new Z3 GT, which as the name suggests is BMW Z3-based. It will be available in hardtop form with kits priced at £5994 inc VAT with a convertible version at £4394 inc VAT.
Also available now at Tribute Automotive are a pair of classic TVR models both based around Triumph Spitfire mechanicals. The Grantura Mk1 and classic Griffith 200/400 kits both cost £3240 inc VAT.
More information from www.www.tributeautomotive.co.uk or 07901 544 214 ENDS.
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NEW ROOF FOR SONIC7
Feb 13th
Equilibrium Kit Cars is going along quite nicely and their Sonic7 must be one of the most under-rated sportscars around. If you fancy an affordable, not to mention hugely capable kitcar then you’d do a lot worse than considering this one.
A new development this week is that the company is bringing back the roof set-up for the Sonic7 originally created by the car’s designer, Stuart ‘Stiggy’ Mills but not hitherto offered by Equilibrium’s Angus Weijers.
Having received an order for one, however, Angus decided to investigate the idea further.
Prices have yet to be announced and they’ll also be coming up with More >
TORNADO ROCKS
Feb 13th
GT40 replica manufacturer’s, Tornado Sportscars, has been busy releasing some great new parts lately, some of which don’t just fit their cars.
If you’ve got a Ford 302 V8, particularly one fitted to a GT40 replica, then you might be interested in these Gurney Weslake Rocker Covers.
OOOO-EEEEE, Tornado also sell these great decals
The covers are cast in aluminium and are a direct replacement for the standard Ford 302 rocker covers. They are supplied fully-machined and ready-to-fit but do require painting.
Available now they cost £355 per pair inc VAT.
For more information contact www.tornadosportscars.com or 01562 820 372 ENDS.
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DETAIL RAPIDLY
Feb 13th
Autoglym’s long-established Rapid Detailer has been created with a simple mission in mind; to rid the world of dusty, streaky, watermarked and mildly dirty paint with the minimum amount of fuss. It also adds a layer of polymeric protection for the ultimate in sealed gloss and instant shine whenever your bodywork requires it. To be fair, Autoglym’s Rapid Detailer is a certified greatest hit already. Revered amongst the detailing masses as the go-to quick detailer, with the whiff of Mr Kipling’s finest Cherry Bakewells, this remains the instant answer to refreshing shine on all external surfaces. It can also act More >
I WANNA BADGE!
Feb 13th
Webcon has announced the reintroduction of the legendary metal ‘Weber Equipped’ badge.
The badge has been out of production for over 25 years, but a recent surge in demand has resulted in Webcon producing all-new tooling so as to make this iconic badge available once again.
The ‘Weber Equipped’ badge is completely manufactured in England to the very highest standards and is the finest way to assert the fact that your car is fitted with genuine Weber Carburettors or equipment.
The ‘Weber Equipped’ badge is available as part number 9990148000 at just £12.94 inc VAT.
For further details contact Webcon UK on 01932 787 More >
SUPPORT FROM SEALEY!
Feb 13th
New to their range and developed in-house by Sealey is this Suspension Strut Support, which is intended to be used in conjunction with Model No. 600TR or other transmission jacks with a minimum base size of 560mm x 570mm.
It is designed to support suspension struts during repair operations. Sealey’s VS3847 is only for use with a ram size of 30mm diameter.
For further details or to view Sealey’s complete range, visit their new website, or their 01284 757 500 or even visit www.sealey.co.uk ENDS.
