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EXCLUSIVE – FIRST DRIVE RPS RPX
Mar 17th
EXCLUSIVE – Regular readers know that we’ll be building an RPS RPX as a magazine project car this year and we have also tested the company’s demonstrator at a rainy Cadwell Park circuit.
Having exclusive use of the iconic Lincolnshire track was a luxury and the MG TF-based body conversion behaved impeccably. Mechanically the car is pretty much standard TF 160-spec although RPS has added an ITG Maxogen air filter system, which frees up a bit more power.
I also enjoyed putting the car through its paces on the flowing roads around the circuit. It always nice to get a FIRST DRIVE, especially More >
NOT AN ENIGMA – IT’S CLEARLY VERY GOOD!
Mar 17th
Healey Designs is doing very nicely with their Enigma range and the Mazda MX-5-based kit is now produced in a factory in Latvia.
The four-cylinder version is now based around Mazda MX-5 Mk3 mechanicals while the new V8 example uses a Lexus V8 and raises to power to a conservative 280bhp.
The customer has several other choices to make such as how they want their fully built Enigma. Let me explain. You can choose from all-new components (gets a current ‘16’ registration) from £33,000, remanufactured parts from £28,900 or refurbished parts from £24,500.
A fully built V8 using all-new parts costs from £35,800, More >
JOIN THE DREMEL CLUB
Mar 17th
To celebrate the incredible projects Dremel users across the country create on a daily basis, the precision tool maker has now launched its very own Dremel It Yourself Club.
Keen hobbyists, from anyone who enjoys crafting, making, restoring and DIY-ing to name a few, are invited to join the Dremel It Yourself Club (DIY Club). Joining offers members the chance to get involved in a series of challenges set throughout the year, complete with the opportunity to win incredible Dremel prizes.
The first challenge has now been set and what better way to kick off the Club than sharing ways you have More >
NEW STUFF FROM KITSPARES
Mar 17th
Great British Sports Cars’ Kitspares division is always adding new parts to their catalogue and the company is now stocking a full range of Motul and Qualube Classic oils with FREE delivery currently available.
ATR Fuel filler caps are proving very popular, they are IVA compatible and available in vented or non-vented forms.
They also have a range of parts to suit the old Robin Hood models, 2B, S7 and SuperSpec, which includes GRP bodywork in a choice of nine colours. You can choose the body panels in aluminium or stainless steel.
Similarly they can also supply suspension, double wishbone pack, sliding pillar More >
SUPER WELD IS SUPER STICKY STUFF
Mar 17th
Here’s a product we always have to hand in the TKC Mag/totalkitcar workshop – SuperWeld is specially formulated cyanoacrylate superglue that provides a strong, instant bond in just seconds. It works on multiple and hard-to-bond surfaces.
It is great for use on automotive accessories and is ideal for rear view mirror repair. The unique brush applicator has been designed to allow for even and pin-point surface application, which is ideal for those small areas that require a neat application.
SuperWeld is suitable to use on a variety of surfaces including: ceramics, plastics, rubber, glass, metal, wood, leather, vinyl and cloth. Confident that More >
BURTON POWER GEARBOX MOUNT
Mar 17th
The Type 9 (aka ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) was Ford’s first rear wheel drive, five-speed gearbox. It was based on the four-speed Type E and features a cast iron main case with alloy tail housing.
This gearbox is the most commonly used for five-speed conversions on older vehicles, not just for classic Fords but for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as thousands of kitcars, of course.
A four-wheel drive version of this ‘box was also available and was fitted in early XR4x4 and Granada Mk3 models. With original parts for classic Fords becoming harder More >
THE MASTER
Mar 17th
Mini Spares is now stocking a new type of plastic-bodied clutch master cylinder that will fit almost every Mini ever made.
While the part numbers have changed over the years, the shape, size and function has been the same. These items will work on ALL Minis.
The master cylinder is the heart of any hydraulic system and the hardest to troubleshoot. A pedal that can be slowly pushed to the floor indicates that the cylinder is worn. Fluid dripping off either the brake or clutch pedal is a sure sign that the respective master cylinder is leaking and requires replacement.
This latest plastic-bodied More >
NEW MOMO
Mar 17th
The MOMO Dark Fighter steering wheel is a dramatic mix of cutting edge design and some good old school MOMO style.
The steering wheel is produced in Italy from the finest materials: a combination of air leather and Alcantara with a black air leather centre pad surrounding a genuine MOMO Italy horn-push button.
The Dark Fighter is ergonomically designed with thumb and finger grips and a diameter of 350mm. Its unique styling makes it ideal for both modern, kit and classic cars and it retails at £239.99 inc VAT.
Mounting bosses are available separately to suit the intended application.
For more details call them on More >
EEK THERE’S A MOUSE!
Mar 17th
The Mazda MX5 is very much a cultural automotive icon nowadays, a car that’s won over legions of fans thanks to its cheeky looks, beguiling handling and fantastic personality, with many in use as kitcar donors.
The MX5’s un-paralleled success means that there’s now a bewildering array of themed merchandise available for all four generations, though these newly launched Mk3 MX5 computer mice from IL Motorsport might just be the coolest (not to mention useful) yet.
Based around the ever-popular third generation MX5 and available in either wired or wireless forms, the computer mice are available through MX5 Parts, look great and More >
MIND THE GAP
Mar 17th
A comfortable and ergonomic driving position is vital for safe driving, both on the road and on the track.
The ergonomic driver to wheel distance may be difficult to achieve with aftermarket seats and steering wheels and the fact that some racing classes now demand fixed position seats.
B-G steering wheel spacers are designed to bring the steering wheel closer to the driver for improved steering input and driver comfort and are multi-drilled for both 6x70mm and 6x74mm PCD bolt patterns to accommodate the majority of aftermarket steering wheels.
The two-bolt patterns allow the spacers to be used as a hub spacer and/or More >
