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2CV INSURANCE DEAL FROM PETER JAMES
May 9th
Peter James Insurance has announced an exclusive partnership with the 2CVGB Club to create a new club insurance scheme specifically designed for the owners of 2CV, Dyane, Ami, Mehari, Bijou cars (Ed’s note: I assume this applies to kitcars based on same? Worth checking).
The organisation represents the interests of all historic Citroën A-series cars in the UK and has around 2200 members. The club was formed in 1978 and carries out important work to preserve the future of these historic vehicles by sharing technical knowledge and ensuring continued access to increasingly rare spare parts. The club also keeps an extensive More >
BRUSH OFF
May 9th
Here’s a new ‘must-have’ from Laser Tools – a set of 24 crimped wire brushes (part number 8862), each fitted with a 6mm shank and suitable for use with any electric or cordless drill. It includes both cup and flat-style brushes that are ideal for cleaning, deburring and surface preparation on a wide variety of surfaces.
The set includes 6 x 50mm diameter and 6 x 100mm flat-type crimped wire brushes plus 6 x 50mm and 6 x 76mm cup-style wire brushes. All the brushes have a 6mm shank with the brush wires being copper-plated steel for strength and durability and More >
IT’S A SPOILER!
May 2nd
M-Style has announced the release of a carbon-fibre GTS-style rear spoiler specifically designed for the BMW F82 M4; however, the spoiler can also be fitted to the M2, M3 and M2C. It attracted my attention as I think it also has great attraction for kit and specialist car owners.
The spoiler is priced at £699 inc VAT.
M-Style recommends professional fitting which is available for £120 inc VAT at its Romford-based fitting centre.
More information from www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115 ENDS.
CUTTING. VERY CUTTING
May 2nd
Laser Tools has just introduced a pair of cable cutters (part number 8782), designed for clean and effortless cutting through various cables, including starter motor and battery main cables up to 10mm in diameter. These cutters feature two distinct sets of cutting jaws—one suitable for coaxial cables and the other for steel and aluminium-clad cables. Ideal for use by mechanics, electricians, auto electricians, and DIY enthusiasts.
This cable cutter features spring-loaded, cushion-grip handles which enable one-handed operation. The design of the curved main jaws allows cutting without flattening or damaging the cable. The lower straight blade has a plastic safety shroud More >
KING OF FILTERS
May 2nd
Webcon is delighted to announce that the legendary Malpassi Filter King fuel filter and regulator assembly is available once again.
The Filter King fuel filter features: a glass bowl to easily assess the condition of the replaceable filter, two x push-on 5/16 (8mm) fuel unions, a universal mounting bracket, and a captive thread to allow fitment of a fuel pressure gauge (the use of Webcon WFR150 0-15psi fuel pressure gauge is recommended).
The Filter King is a genuine Malpassi product, which works in the 1.5 – 7psi range so is suitable for all Weber carburettor installations. Order as part number WFR103.
WFR103 Filter More >
SUITABLY RESTRAINED
May 2nd
The Summit Racing™ Universal Harness Bar is designed for use with a roll-over bar-style racing harness system in cars that don’t have or require a roll cage.
The bar has a telescopic centre section with one inner and two outer steel tubes so you can adjust it from just over 48in to a tad over 59in in length.
The bar bolt to mounts that attach to the car’s B-pillars with the included 5/16inh RivNuts.
The harness bar should be installed so it sits between 0- and 10- degrees below the shoulder for optimum harness angle.
Summit Racing Universal Harness Bar is a bolt-in, but More >
TVR ‘SCREENS
May 2nd
Leading TVR parts supplier Motaclan is thrilled to announce that, with the arrival of the newly re-manufactured T350 MkII and Sagaris windscreens from June 2024, they are now able to supply screens for all models from M Series to Sagaris, directly from stock.
Made using the original factory tooling and traditional methods, Motaclan has teamed up with specialist glass supplier Pilkington Classics, based in Redditch, and reintroduced this product for TVR Owners.
Pilkington has been producing glass for over 70 years, as an OEM and aftermarket supplier. The respected firm is one of the largest suppliers of automotive glass in the world. More >
GBS ADDS SEQUENTIAL OPTION WITH SADEV AND SWR MOTORSPORT
May 2nd
Great British Sports Cars has announced that they can now supply the exquisite Sadev SCL82-17 six-speed sequential gearbox for the Zero – or indeed for any other application that a customer may have and wishes to fit the ‘box too.
GBS co-director, Ruth Hall told me: “We are pleased to announce that we will now be offering the Sadev SCL82-17 six-speed sequential gearbox options for the Zero and through our parts shop Kit Spares for other cars. After a recent visit from Sadev’s UK agent SWR Motorsport, we are pleased to be working with them to offer a full range of More >
PINTO PULLEY PERFECTION
May 2nd
Burton’s Alternator/Water Pump Drive Kit is a vast improvement on the standard pulley arrangement on the Ford SOHC Pinto engine.
The Burton Power kit contains three aluminium pulleys, a drive belt and an adjustable tensioner as well as a locating bolt. The conversion uses a multi-ribbed Poly V belt (5PK) with a greater surface area than the original item.
The pulley is designed to fit a 15mm diameter shaft but can be modified to suit 17mm shafts. The adjustable tensioner features spherical ends for improved belt tensioning.
Order as part number FT1062K at £210.00 inc. VAT
Due to varying water pump pulley outside diameters, More >
AIR CON COMPRESSOR FROM CAR BUILDER
Apr 25th
New from Car Builder Solutions is this 12 Volt Electric Air Conditioning Compressor.
With only 18cc to 24cc displacement capacity per revolution, the unit can achieve higher RPM to obtain optimal cooling capacity with conservative power consumption and 2000- to 6000rpm is available depending on the application.
The compressor controller is mounted internally within the main housing and cooled by the suction flood back to the compressor. This also cools the internal brushless motor to operate the internal drive system.
A set of PAD to O-Ring adapters is recommended with this compressor to allow the use of more common 3/4-16 and 7/8-14 Female More >
