News
NO GRASS GROWING IN PARTS OF SUFFOLK!
Jan 18th
There really is a great deal of activity going on at AB Performance and Aries Motorsport these days and the companies have raced into 2018.
Although Andy Bates’ and Phil Edwards’ operations remain separate they work extremely closely together and even share the same – newly extended and refurbished – site in deepest Suffolk (Aries has just relocated from South Wales) and they have lots of developments coming on-stream this year, which we’ll bring you the EXCLUSIVE on in TKC Mag and here, of course.
Not content with building a new (second) workshop and developing new models like the Escala an as More >
SAFETY DEVICE
Jan 18th
The AlcoSense Ultra uses exactly the same professional 200mm2 fuel cell alcohol sensor as several UK, US and European Police breathalysers, taking accuracy, features and ease of use to a new level and is the culmination of three years of research and development.
The Ultra uses a professional grade sampling system to ensure that only deep lung air (the most accurate part of the breath) is measured by the sensor. It also uses additional professional-grade sensors to measure the blow pressure, flow rate and volume of breath exhaled and takes a reading when one-litre of air has been exhaled ensuring that the most accurate sample is always More >
WINTER STORAGE TIPS
Jan 18th
As the cold weather continues to bear down, car storage specialist, Windrush founder, Tim Earnshaw shares his top ten tips on protecting your vehicle over winter. With over a decade of experience at the pinnacle of car storage, a world-class reputation and years of experience in Formula 1, Tim Earnshaw is uniquely qualified in explaining the art of car storage at the highest level.
Wash the vehicle thoroughly to remove all contaminants – It sounds obvious, but washing a car just before storage ensures all impurities are removed. You don’t want to leave any contamination in place when storing a vehicle for any More >
LASER’S TEMP TYRE FIXER
Jan 10th
This new temporary tyre repair kit (part number 6806) is ideal for repairing punctures on tubeless tyres fitted to agricultural and off-road vehicles. The repair plugs allow tubeless tyres to be repaired without removing the tyre from the wheel.
Simply find and remove the object that is causing the puncture from the tire; then use the supplied reamer tool to clean out the puncture hole. Fit the repair plug (15 are supplied) to the insertion hook tool and coat the plug with rubber solution. Push the repair plug through the puncture hole until about 10-15mm remains outside the tyre. Then remove More >
CUPS AND SAUCERS
Jan 10th
For many years, Webcon has supplied the finest quality DCOE mounting cups and grommets individually to allow some flexibility in the carburettor’s mounting. These are now available in handy complete carburettor sets. The cup washers are manufactured to a very specific thickness and depth and are yellow passivate coated. The grommets are manufactured to Webcon’s very specific levels of hardness and flexibility. Both parts are designed to offer outstanding performance in the most demanding of conditions and should not be confused with inferior versions that are on the market.
Part number 9900557100W4 is priced at £10.89 inc VAT.
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CATALOGUE SPECIALS
Jan 10th
Valid until February 28, 2018, Sealey’s latest promotion contains hundreds of products, which are featured at superb offer prices throughout the 48-pages, saving you up to 74 per cent.
Here are a few of the deals on offer. On the front cover, Sealey has their 2000CJX – 2tonne Combination Trolley Jack. A single-piece hydraulic unit with a heavy base design which is fitted with a safety overload valve and pump-through-valve to prevent the handle locking at maximum ram extension. Incorporating heavy-duty castors and fitted with brakes, this jack is perfect as a quad or bike lift as well as a standard jack. More >
MOMO’S HERITAGE
Jan 10th
The MOMO Indy Heritage is traditionally finished in beautiful mahogany wood with a glossy finish. The 350mm diameter rim is accented with brushed aluminium spokes and the iconic Heritage MOMO Logo is featured on the horn button and engraved on the bottom spoke to leave no one in any doubt as to this wheel’s pedigree.
This beautiful classic wooden steering wheel reflects the true heritage of MOMO, harking all the way back to the company’s beginnings in 1964. Class, quality and style!
Retail Price £242.39 inc VAT.
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd. 01268 764 411 or visit their website: www.momo-uk.co.uk ENDS.
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MULTI LAYERS OF PROTECTION
Jan 10th
Mini Spares has just released a multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket that is suitable for both full-race and high-performance road applications. The MLS gasket is especially suitable for eight-port and five-port alloy applications because these gaskets do not use fire rings, which can damage the soft alloy surface.
The gasket is for 73.5mm bore and is 30mm thick.
Retail price is £62.95 inc VAT with more details from 01707 607 700 or via www.minispares.com ENDS.
NEW CATALOGUE FROM DEI
Jan 10th
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI), manufacturer of innovative thermal and acoustic products for automotive and powersports applications, has just released its latest product catalogue – Innovative Heat & Sound Control Solutions.
The new catalogue includes close to seventy new DEI and Boom Mat part numbers featuring thermal and acoustic solutions for kitcars, classics, muscle cars, grassroots or Sportsman racing, street rods, street or off-road trucks, ATV/UTVs and daily drivers.
New products include the company’s new GOLD series: GOLD Cool Cover™, Heat Sheath™ and Heat Shroud™ for maximum line and hose protection, especially under the harsh environment of high output racing. DEI’s new GOLD More >
CARBON AND AIR
Jan 10th
The world of aftermarket tuning is fast-paced and ceaselessly evolving, so much so that it can be all too easy to overlook both the charms and the benefits of old-school thinking, albeit when paired with cutting-edge technology.
Case in point, the latest addition to the MX5parts range, an all-new carbon-fibre airbox for the Mk4/ND MX-5 from Pipercross-Arma Speed. Stunningly realised, free-flowing and proven to be hugely effective, the airbox makes the ideal upgrade for any owner seeking to extract greater performance from their car.
Carbon-fibre has long been lauded as one of the most exotic (not to mention one of the coolest) More >
