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FLUID THINKING
Feb 9th
Non-silicone based brake fluids absorb moisture over their service life and braking efficiency and safety is greatly reduced. As the level of moisture in the brake fluid increases, the boiling point gets lower, and the fluid cannot safely perform its vital function. Therefore the fluid should be tested, and the most efficient and accurate method of testing it is to actually measure its boiling point. The Laser Tools Brake Fluid Boiling Point Tester (part number 6802) is designed to measure the boiling point of brake fluid very quickly and with digital accuracy.
It works on all grades of brake fluid, the More >
SEALEY HAS THE POWER
Feb 9th
Sealey is introducing their new CP1200 Power Tool series where one battery fits all. The 12V Series has been designed to make everyday tasks quick and easy. The quality slim, stylish and lightweight tools are powered by one interchangeable lithium battery that packs a punch.
Lithium-ion battery technology delivers better power and performance over traditional nickel-cadmium batteries. The Tools feature ergonomic composite housings with soft grips, making them comfortable and easy-to-use.
The range consists of the following options
CP1204- 3/8inSq Drive Impact Wrench 80Nm – body only
CP1201- Hammer Drill/Driver – body only
CP1202- 3/8inSq Drive Ratchet Wrench 45Nm- body only
CP1203-1/4in Hex Drive Impact Driver More >
MERLIN PUT THE BRAKES ON
Feb 9th
For 2017 Merlin Motorsport now has the full and comprehensive range of Tilton brake system components all in stock.
Tilton has been designing and manufacturing brake parts for over 40-years. Often considered as leading the market for brake components in the motorsport world, Tilton products are manufactured to the highest industry standard.
The full range includes pedal box assemblies, master cylinder kits, bias cables, linkages and proportioning valves.
See the full range here TILTON BRAKE PRODUCTS ENDS.
A MEANS TO AN END
Feb 9th
Not all hose ends are created equal, especially when it comes to dealing with modern alcohol-laced street gas and oxygenated race fuel. Fresh from the 2016 PRI Show, Fragola’s EZ Street Hose Ends are designed for use with today’s fuels—including E85, E98, and other ethanol/methanol blends—that can ruin ordinary hose ends.
EZ Street hose ends have a single nipple hose attachment and double Viton® O-rings for secure, leak-free connections. That helps eliminate fuel line permeation, which causes excessive fuel smell. The hose ends feature a double-swivel design, making it easy to clock the fittings to the proper orientation on custom installations.
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WOLFRACE ADD AERO
Feb 9th
Keeping abreast of the changing fashions in the world of alloy wheels is a full-time job, so it’s no surprise that Wolfrace, a British success story and a stalwart of the industry since its creation way back in 1971, has a team of engineers dedicated to new and innovative designs.
The latest product to emerge from the Wolfrace ‘skunk works’ is the Aero, a ‘turbine style’ alloy that’s available in Wolfrace’s customary wide range of sizes, offsets, PCDs and finishes.
Part of Wolfrace’s well-regarded Eurosport portfolio, the Aero is dominated by its imposing spoke layout, with aggressive looking ‘vanes’ spiraling out from More >
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WITH LUCAS OILS AND SHAKESPEARE COUNTY!
Feb 9th
An agreement with Lucas Oil gives the US oil manufacturer branding rights over the left lane at the Shakespeare County Raceway. The move formalises a working relationship with the Warwickshire drag strip that stretches back for over five years.
Lucas Oil the US manufacturer of oils, lubricants and additives has confirmed that it will be an official sponsor of the left lane at Shakespeare County Raceway (SCR) next season.
Shakespeare County Raceway Event Manager, Jerry Cookson says that most of the teams already use Lucas Oil and because so many of them are sponsored in some form or another by the American More >
GET DRIED OUT
Feb 2nd
Preventing damp and the build-up of moisture can often be remedied by simply opening a window. But in unheated spaces, such as a garage with valuable cars and bikes, this is not an option.
One of the biggest worries for many vehicle owners is how to keep their garage dry in the winter months to avoid damage to upholstery from the damp, cold British winter. Nothing is worse than returning after the winter, or even just a few weeks, to be welcomed to a musty smell, which is an indication of a damp or mould problem. Simply opening a window is More >
SHINY TYRES
Feb 2nd
Perfectly-prepared tyres – or otherwise – can make or break the look of any car, so ever-keen to make the wash-day routine as easy as possible, the Royal-warranted car care gurus at Autoglym have created an all-new High Performance Tyre Gel that can pimp a Pirelli, fire up a Firestone or even titivate a Toyo as the work of mere moments.
Having heeded the requests of loyal customers and industry professionals, Autoglym’s tireless lab boffins took the very best product elements previously available – and added in some clever new tricks to create a solution that’s suitable for all vehicles and More >
WOOP WOOP!
Feb 2nd
Auto Meter’s new AirDrive gauges and tachometers are sure to attract totalkitcar readers. They have the classic Auto Meter look and the accuracy the brand is famous for, of course. But you also get gauges that can display valuable engine and other data sent wirelessly from your vehicle’s ECU.
AirDrive Gauges are easy to install – just mount them where you like (Auto Meter Gauge Pods make this a no-brainer), wire them to ground and a 12-volt power source, then connect them to the AirDrive module (sold separately).
The module plugs into the vehicle’s OBDII port and wirelessly sends inputs from the More >
IF YOU’RE SO INCLINED
Feb 2nd
In the modern motor vehicle accurate angle measurement is becoming more and more important, with engine and suspension components needing to be set up and maintained using accurate angle measuring instruments. This new digital inclinometer from Laser Tools (part number 6657) is a digital angle gauge or digital protractor and offers exceptional accuracy (±0.2º).
Equipped with a built-in magnet in the base, the 6657 is designed for measuring angles on metal and other surfaces, and is ideal for engine setting up (for example on Citroen/Peugeot variable valve timing setting and checking where an OEM special tool would be used), or for More >
