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MINI INJECTION
Dec 20th
Amazingly, in this digital age, there are still some classic Mini- or Mini-based kitcar owners who are still using contact breaker ignition, possibly for reasons of originality. Now Mini Spares can offer a ‘Fixed Point’ electronic ignition conversion that it fits entirely inside the stock distributor cap!
All previous ignition kits utilised an external black box, not the sort of thing you want under the bonnet of your standard-looking engine compartment! No such problem with the new Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition conversion kit and once you’ve installed the magnetic trigger and sensor, you will never have to change points again.
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TAPPED-UP
Dec 20th
New from Rally Design is this new tap and die set with a ratchet. It’s manufactured from 9-SiCR or GCR15 material, and the dies have hex O/D for positive grip.
The handle has the flexibility to offer direct ratchet drive or ability to accept the T-bar chuck. In action, it’s a top quality well-designed set that Rally Design reckon moves the important, yet humble, taps and ties to a new level of engineering.
The 41-piece set is available to suit metric or imperial and costs £83.97 inc VAT.
More from 01227 792 792 or via www.rallydesign.co.uk ENDS.
IS YOUR HEAD HEMISPHERICAL?!
Dec 20th
Are you thinking about rebuilding a Gen III Hemi – or maybe a new build? Does your engine need more airflow than your current air cleaner can provide? Or do you want to prevent the tyres on your off-road machine, trailer, or lawn mower from blowing out? Summit Racing can help.
Why spend a lot of time looking for a decent 5.7-litre Hemi block when you can get one of Summit’s machined and ready for your build? These stock, 2003-08 non-VVT blocks are inspected, oven-cleaned, and mag-tested for cracks.
Approved blocks get their main bearing journals align-honed, the cam journals line-bored, and the More >
XCS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Dec 13th
XCS Designs has announced that the company is under new ownership following its successful sale to Harvey Rice and Peter Holm (owner of Batt Cables PLC).
Past customers of XCS (and indeed, DAX) will be pleased to learn that the company will be remaining in Essex and is now located at Sewards End, Saffron Waldon.
Previous owners, Gary Sanders and Peter Walker, are continuing to provide all the help needed during the transition period as the company takes benefit from its massive new investment and gears up to meet unfulfilled customer demand.
“We couldn’t be more delighted to see XCS given the level More >
AUTOGLYM ISN’T JUST FOR CHRISTMAS
Dec 13th
Everybody has at least one car enthusiast in their lives, and they’re often the hardest to buy for, right? Don’t worry though, buying for petrolheads doesn’t have to be a dilemma! Simply go for some top-end car care products and watch them beam with delight as they open your gift.
Top of the tree (and therefore the best under it) this Christmas is Autoglym’s new Ultra High Definition Shampoo for your car. Clearly taking a leaf out of the beauty company’s books, this wonderfully fragrant, velvety shampoo gives an incredibly rich and luxurious lather during the car-washing process, making the whole experience smell and More >
A CLUTCH OF CLASSIC FORD CLUTCHES!
Dec 13th
Looking for a quality clutch kit for your classic Ford-powered kitcar? Well, Burton Power has been too… for the past four years!
Now, the searching is over because, for its new range, Burton Power has managed to source great, quality, reliable clutch covers, plates and bearings for all the most popular classic Ford engines – and the prices are sensible too!
They currently have the following complete clutch kits in its range – OHV Kent – part number: 619001406 £96.95 inc. VAT, 2-litre SOHC Pinto part number: 622017506 £79.90 inc VAT, Essex V6 and 2.8-litre Cologne V6 – part number: More >
SIZE ISN’T EVERYTHING!
Dec 13th
You know how it is. You’ve got a small fastener that’s got a high-torque requirement, so you need a stronger driver than the standard ¼in. A 3/8in drive ratchet will fit the bill but you’ve only got a ¼in drive socket in the correct size. Now you’re sure you’ve got an adaptor somewhere? But where is it?
This new socket and bit adaptor set from Laser Tools (part number 7167) supplies a comprehensive selection of the most-used adaptors presented in a machine-cut foam tray that fits neatly in the tool tray. You’ll never have to search for the correct adaptor again.
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CAPPED OFF NICELY
Dec 13th
Aeroflow continues to add to its extensive range of AN-fittings with some new Hex Flared Plugs and Caps for capping off fluid line connections when not required.
The components are produced from aluminium with a choice of blue, black or silver anodised finishes.
Available in sizes -03 up to -20 with retail prices from £3.59 inc VAT each.
For more details call 01268 764 411 or visit www.b-gdirect.com ENDS.
CURRENT BUN
Dec 13th
New from Rally Design’s Blackline tools range is an LCD digital circuit/voltage tester.
It has 3→ 48-volt range (± 0.3v accuracy), displays live (red light) or ground (green light), a needle probe for easy wire-piercing and has surge-protected circuitry and comes with a 12ft curly lead with crocodile attachment.
A bargain at £15.38 inc VAT.
More from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
PRECISION DAMPING FOR MX-5-BASED KITCAR OWNERS
Dec 13th
Moss Europe has announced that it can now offer MeisterR coil-over dampers for the Mazda MX-5 (Miata).
MeisterR coilovers are one of the biggest names in aftermarket coil-overs for the MX-5. They combine build quality, good looks, and excellent performance, all at a sensible price.
There are two versions of MeisterR coil-overs: ZetaCRD and ClubRace. The former are designed for fast road use and use a softer spring and lower damping rates than the ClubRace, but perform very well on the road and are still capable of the occasional trackday.
The ClubRace, meanwhile, are designed to maximise performance with high grip trackday tyres More >