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DUNCAN COWPER AND HIS DAX RUSH F1 TURBO WIN TEN OF THE BEST 2017 – WOO HOO!
Aug 4th
I’ve known Duncan Cowper for more years than I care to remember and the one-time DJ Sportscars employee and DAX Rush stalwart has had a succession of bonkers versions of that model over the years and thanks to his exploits must have been responsible for a good chunk of the 1200 or so sold since Jürgen Möhr’s design first came to the UK in 1991.
Dunc’s current DAX Rush with 500+bhp and a turbo from an old Benetton F1 car
Dunc has always been able to go very swiftly in his cars, be it sprinting, hillclimbs, or you name it really. His More >
MARLIN CABRIO BACK IN PRODUCTION. YAY!
Aug 4th
Marlin Cars is busy down in deepest Devon working away on their new Avatar, while also helping customers finish off their various Marlin models and assisting with submitting their cars for IVA.
Actually, it’s not just their own cars either as they are being asked more and more to help owners with other kitcars as Marlin boss, Terry Matthews told me: “It’s great varied work and keeps the guys challenged and busy. Of course we are still trying to finish our latest Sportster demonstrator but always seem to run out of hours in the day.
“We have just finished and IVA’d a More >
HAND TOOLS PROMOTION FROM SEALEY
Aug 4th
The latest promotion from tool meisters, Sealey focuses on hand-tools the sort of stuff you need to finish garage or workshop tasks and kitcars, of course. It runs from now until December 31.
The promotion features a variety of their new and most popular products, with over 160 tools and sets included, with discounts up to 56 per cent over recommended retail price so you are sure to find some really useful additions to your tool collection.
Featured within this offer-packed promotion you will find Sealey’s New S01152 61-piece Screwdriver, Bit & Nut Driver Set, which is a further addition to this More >
FORGET THE FIVER AT THE LOCAL GARAGE; HERE’S A PROPER JETWASH
Aug 4th
These new high performance, great looking electric pressure washers from Machine Mart are ideal for DIY-use. Each model in the range comes included with a hose reel for tidy storage, a built-in detergent tank and a high pressure lance with ‘pencil jet’ or ‘fan jet’ adjustments to adapt to different jobs.
Jet 7500
Motor Power – 1600W
Max. Pump Pressure – 2030psi/140bar
Water Flow – 400ltr/hr
Hose Length – 5m
Weight – 14.95kg
Wheel mounted
Only £149.99 inc. VAT
Jet 8500
Motor Power – Powerful 2100W
Max. Pump Pressure – 2610psi/180bar
Water Flow – 420ltr/hr
Hose Length – 5m
Weight – 19.2kg
Steel lance
Large 160mm spoked wheels for easy manoeuvrability
Only £179.98 Inc. VAT
Jet 9500
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SCREWDRIVERS FOR CONFINED SPACES
Aug 4th
When a fastener is buried in the engine bay (or any other inaccessible area), and you just cannot get a screwdriver or hex key onto to it, try this innovative new 10-piece Low Profile Offset tool kit (part number 6709) from Laser Tools.
To offer maximum access in really confined spaces, each driver is flat steel with a 15° angled head; they are 15mm wide at the end coming down to just 10mm at the driver head. The depth of the driver bit is 8mm, which securely fits the fastener, whether hex or screw, and the 105mm length gives terrific leverage.
The More >
WE HAVE LIFT OFF!
Aug 4th
It’s no secret that Pertronix knows its way around an ignition system. So, when it debuted their new Digital HP Ignition, it was pretty obvious that it was going to be good.
According to those that have sampled it, the HP set-up is good. Really good. It packs over 187-millijoules of spark energy, which Pertronix says is 30 per cent more than comparable ignition boxes.
What’s more, the Digital HP’s microprocessor-controlled, capacitive discharge design produces multiple sparks twice as fast as the competition, all the way to your engine’s redline. That means better spark timing for improved combustion, which helps produce more More >
BOOKATRACK AND CATERHAM’S LIMITED TEN SEVEN!
Jul 27th
BookaTrack Caterham has launched a brand new limited edition Caterham Seven 420R, to mark the 40th anniversary of Donington Park Circuit. Created and designed by BookaTrack Caterham and dubbed the Seven 420R Donington Edition, the car is endorsed by Donington Park and was launched at the Caterham 60th anniversary celebration in early July, as part of the Caterham Festival event.
The prestige associated with this limited-edition range is highlighted by the fact just ten cars will be available. Each will be built in the BookaTrack Caterham Donington Park-based workshop, by Stuart Faulds and Robert Carter, and finished with a commemorative plaque, confirming its authenticity.
To celebrate More >
TRY PUTTING THIS UNDER YOUR TONGUE
Jul 27th
Laser Tools’ new Mini Infrared Thermometer (part no: 6838) allows the operator to take non-contact temperature measurements by simply pointing the instrument and pressing a button. It is suitable for a wide range of garage and workshop applications, including vehicle heating and air-conditioning systems, radiator and thermostat function, exhaust manifolds and brakes.
Infrared thermometers use infrared technology to quickly measure the surface temperature of objects, providing fast temperature readings without physically touching the object. The Laser 6838 Mini Infrared Thermometer can safely measure hot, hazardous, or hard-to-reach surfaces without contaminating or damaging the object. It can also provide several readings in seconds, More >
GERHARD BERGER STARTED HIS F1 CAREER WITH ATS
Jul 27th
Wolfrace’s position with the UK’s massive wheels aftermarket means that it’s perfectly placed to offer wheel lines from other manufacturers, often on an exclusive basis. ATS is a case in point, and those looking to own an especially capable set of aftermarket alloys could do a lot worse than consider the German firm’s offerings, specifically the Street Rallye, an alloy directly adapted from the firm’s competition grade offerings.
The Street Rallye draws on classic motor racing styling and multi-spoke design aside, the wheel can be had in a wide selection of finishes intended to really drive home its motorsport ethos; Matt More >
BLUEPRINT CRATE ENGINES
Jul 27th
Don’t let the price tag on these crate engines from Summit Racing fool you. They may be BluePrint Engines’ most affordable, but they deliver plenty of bang for the buck. What’s more, they are backed by a 30-month/50,000-mile warranty.
The small block Chevy 350 and Ford 302 engines are ideal for kitcars and street rods, and they’re based on hand-picked, seasoned blocks with align-honed main bearing bores, and cylinders sonic tested for thickness before being honed on computer-controlled machines to within .0002in straightness/roundness.
All internal components are brand new, and BluePrint takes the time to balance and dyno test each engine. You’ll More >
