News
NEW HEAD FOR MGB
Sep 12th
Webcon has announced that it has just added a five-port MGB cylinder-head to its range of superlight aluminium cylinder-heads.
The Webcon head has been precision manufactured from lightweight LM25 aluminium to give around a 60 per cent weight saving over the original cast iron head.
This material also provides superior heat dissipation qualities and is significantly easier to modify; furthermore, unlike the cast iron head, it will not crack.
Webcon supplies the head with valve guides already fitted and with hardened valve seats to make it suitable for use with unleaded fuel.
The new MGB five-port aluminium head is available with or without valves More >
MODELS FOR COLLECTORS
Sep 12th
Loving the new limited edition series of 1:43 scale models in Corgi’s Vanguards series, which are aimed at the collector.
Within the range there’s everything from a Ford Anglia to a Volkswagen Beetle. Each one comes with a certificate detailing the respective model’s history.
I have already bought the Ford Capri Mk3 in Tibetan Gold as that was the first Capri I ever owned, while the Cortina Savage 3-litre will probably be next on my list.
Latest addition is Don ‘the father of the MGB’ Hayter’s MGB V8 Roadster, which really is a lovely thing with lots of detail.
Prices range from around £28.49 More >
SLICK WAX
Sep 12th
I’m a big fan of German car care brand Koch Chemie and their ProtectorWax is an innovative, high-tech, conserving wax which sets new standards in matters of protection and durability.
It provides an extreme deep gloss, long-term water repellency (lotus effect), easy-to-clean performance, and vehicle drying without micro-beading.
Polyfunctional reactive components and high-quality care components, which bond with the surface as a network, guarantees a long-lasting, high-gloss protection for paintwork and improved visibility on glass during rain (beading).
With regular use, ProtectorWax improves the gloss and protection layer, covers fine scratches on rubber and plastic parts, and protects soft-top convertible fabrics from fading.
The More >
DASH CAM INNOVATION
Sep 12th
Innovative dash cam manufacturer, VIOFO, is pleased to announce today that it is introducing the most popular product in its stellar range, the A129 Duo, to the UK. As the name suggests, it has a front main camera as well as a rear camera to capture footage both at the front and back of the vehicle.
In addition, the device features GPS Logger and Parking mode and Dual-band Wi-Fi for complete peace of mind. The A129 Duo is available for £129.99 from Amazon UK and $159.90 from Amazon US.
With an F1.6 ‘Aperture 7’ elements glass lens, all footage captured by the front and rear More >
CLEAN THAT TOP
Sep 12th
New from car care maestros ValetPRO and absolutely ideal for kitcar owners is their new Drop Top Cleaner spray.
It is pH-neutral and formulated to be effective on all types of convertible hood and is very effective at removing mould and dirt, with biodegradable cleaning agents that help bring life back to a tired hood. A 500ml spray bottle costs just £8.
It is the sister product to ValetPRO’s Drop Top Protector and we’ll be putting the pair of them through their paces on our RPX’s sorry-looking hood and will be running the result of that feature in a forthcoming issue of More >
OVER TO YOU FIRST MATE!
Sep 12th
You’d have a tough time building a small block 350 as good as this First Mate Automotive Chevy 5.7-litre re-manufactured crate engine for less than what Summit Racing is asking for it.
Throw a 670 CFM four-barrel carburettor, a dual plane intake, and a set of headers on this long block and you’ll be rewarded with 290bhp and 375 lb ft. of torque.
Find out more about Summit Racing’s First Mate Automotive Chevy 5.7L Crate Engine HERE ENDS.
DUTCH EXOTIC REPLICA
Sep 5th
New replica from The Netherlands has recently been launched. The Minotto Barchetta is based on a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and is underpinned by a spaceframe chassis with a carbon-fibre body.
Power, as a result of lightweight and the Ferrari horsepower is around 600bhp!
Kits are available now, details are still to be fully announced but expect a price tag of circa £250,000. More details on this one soon.
More from www.minotto.nl ENDS
SUPERCHARGED SHINE
Sep 5th
New from Californian car care brand Chemical Guys is Hydrocharge Ceramic Spray Coating.
The product, which has a smell of lighter fluid about it, gives you all the benefits of a ceramic coating without the expense, time, difficulty, and headache! Despite being a devout car care enthusiast, ceramic coatings give me the hee-bee-gee-bees as they can potentially bring problems if not applied correctly.
Therefore, traditional ceramic coatings take time and effort to apply but Chemical Guys Hydrocharge is a revolutionary ceramic treatment that applies with a simple squeeze of the trigger.
I’ve recently become convinced that to do a ceramic coating properly you need More >
CAN’T BEAT A BIT OF GOLD
Sep 5th
New from Car Builder Solutions is this GOLDMAT self-adhesive gold reflective insulation material. This is a lightweight, great looking heat barrier and will withstand constant temperature of up to 850ºF and will reflect 80 per cent of radiant heat.
Absolutely ideal for kitcar use as it is highly-effective for lining firewalls, bulkheads, engine compartments and under-floor panels etc.
It is sold by the metre from a metre-wide roll and is a self-adhesive, 0.2mm thick product and costs £48 per metre.
More from www.carbuildersolutions.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
TURNTABLE HELPERS
Sep 5th
These new steering turntables (part number 77158) from Gunson are supplied as a pair and enable the user to check the steering angle on full lock to ensure the steering is centralised; check toe in/toe out on turns; and check the caster and KPI (king pin inclination) when used in conjunction with the Gunson 77099 Caster, Camber and KPI gauge.
To accurately measure caster angle you need to rotate the wheels 15- or 20-degrees in either direction. The big advantage of these turntables is that they are manufactured from aluminium, thus are lightweight and easily portable (each turntable weighs 5kg).
Suitable for use More >
