News
RIGHT HEAD FOR A-SERIES
Oct 27th
Mini Spares has just released a brand new five-port, alloy head for the classic Mini. The new C-AHT347 alloy head is based on the original Cooper ‘S’ 12G1805 version of the 12G940 casting with eleven studs.
Externally, the new alloy head is a replica of the Cooper ‘S’ 940 casting and is already gas flowed for performance in its standard form.
As most users dispense with the by-pass hose, the by-pass hose connector hole is not drilled.
C-AHT347 uses 35.6 x 29.3mm standard material valves, which costs £1231-9 inc VAT. However, most purchasers are expected to opt for 35.7 x 29.5mm race quality More >
ARE YOU ON THE ROTA?
Oct 27th
The last few years has seen Rota Wheels emerge as one of the world’s leading alloy wheel manufacturers, with a bulging portfolio of stunning designs as beautiful as they are iconic. The firm’s already impressive line-up has just been bolstered by the addition of an all new design, the pretty Slipstream, a lightweight wheel that looks set to be a huge hit within the UK’s ceaselessly inventive modified car scene.
Drawing on its wealth of collective experience within this incredibly competitive industry, Rota set out to develop a wheel that would blend elements of motorsport aggression with the more subtle, understated More >
LONG SLEEVES MUST BE WORN
Oct 27th
If you are adding accessories, restoring a classic or upgrading an engine the problem of how best to protect sensitive wires, cables and hoses is going to arise.
Now, thanks to thermal protection experts DEI, you can add a protective sleeve without having to disconnect the ends of the item you are covering.
DEI’s Protective Split Sleeve easily wraps around existing installations to protect from heat, abrasion and the elements and is also solvent resistant and no splicing is needed.
It assists with organising wires, cables, and hoses giving your engine bay a clean and professional look. It is not only easy to More >
ROUND AND ROUND
Oct 27th
Scat makes engine rotating assembly packages that meet the needs of most power and budget levels. Hundreds of kits are available – from cast crank combos to all-out forged sets capable of supporting well over 1000bhp.
Standard Rotating Assemblies
Scat’s standard rotating assemblies feature high-quality Scat 9000 cast or 4340 forged cranks; standard, I-beam, or H-beam connecting rods with 3/8in or 7/16in bolts; pistons and ring sets from SRP, JE Pistons, Ross, Keith Black, Diamond, or Probe; and King, Federal Mogul, or Clevite 77 bearings. The rotating assemblies are available in balanced or unbalanced kits and in multiple bore and stroke configurations.
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NEW FACES AT INTATRIM
Oct 24th
For many, many years Graham Beech was the man behind Intatrim, a company who supplied seats to thousands of kitcar owners and manufacturers. However, Graham announced his retirement in the summer…
The new owners of the Shropshire business are Matthew Speight and Rob Baugh who told me: “We’re delighted to have taken over the mantle at Intatrim. We are determined to maintain the great reputation for excellent quality and craftsmanship built up over the last 26-years by Graham and his team.
“We’re already working to expand choice for our customers by adding additional ranges, introducing new materials and designs and being more More >
THE POWER OF PROPER PAPER!
Oct 20th
As a paid-up fan and user I was delighted to hear that Ordnance Survey’s (OS) iconic road map series OS Road have been relaunched after a seven-year hiatus. The eight map sheets, covering the whole of Great Britain, are back by popular demand and with a new twist that is aimed at helping tourists see even more of Britain.
For the first time the road maps, which also have a new look and design to their predecessors, will show designated beaches and National Parks visitor centres. They are also OS’s first maps to include the appearance of the Queensferry Crossing.
Nick Giles, Managing Director More >
2CV SPECIALIST PRODUCES NEW KIT
Oct 20th
When my inbox pinged this week bringing me details of Citroën 2CV specialist and manufacturer of the new Drewgard Roadster, I noted the name of the man behind the project, Andrew Gardner, which well and truly got the Hole grey matter whirring!
Then I remembered. I’d last met Andrew some 18-years ago when produced the CeeVee Sport, his original sportscar design using the Gallic stalwart for donor purposes, which although ultimately remained stillborn I always thought it had promise.
The intervening years (where does time go?) has seen Andrew develop and grow his business specialising in all things related to the 2CV. More >
MNR DELETE IT – COS YOU DON’T NEED IT!
Oct 20th
New from MNR’s machine shop is this new oil cooler ‘delete’ option for Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR (2008-2009 model), which is CNC-machined, self-anodised and accepts two 1/8in sensors.
It’s a useful 1kg lighter than a standard Honda Fireblade oil cooler and requires a filter ‘take-off’. Competitively priced at £65 with more information from www.mnrltd.co.uk or 01423 780 196 ENDS.
NUT REMOVAL WITH BITE
Oct 20th
The new version of the Mini-Ductor®, the Venom™, is available NOW for UK orders.
As with its predecessor the Mini-Ductor® II, Venom™ generates Invisible Heat® to release ferrous and some non-ferrous metals from corrosion and thread lock compounds without the dangers of open flames and up to 90 per cent faster. For example, ¾in nuts are turned red hot in less than 15-seconds.
“Venom™ is a new evolution of the Mini-Ductor® series, which has been the leading hand-held induction heater on the market since it was launched in 2004,” said Tom Gough, President of Induction Innovations.
“Venom’s feature set allows users to repair More >
BACK UP CLEARLY
Oct 20th
A lot of older cars never had the option of in-built reversing lights and this means that they didn’t have the facility to have a gearbox ‘switch’. The latest new product from Better Car Lighting could well sort this issue out for you.
The easy-to-fit kit provides a neat and convenient solution with a neat button fitted to control it. A press of the button will turn on a pair of high-power LED reversing lights for around 30-seconds. A longer period can be activated. All you have to do is press the button again!
The lights are designed to be virtually invisible More >
