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NEW COAT FOR WINTER?
Dec 17th
Now that we are into the winter, you may be looking for that perfect winter sealant to use as a finishing coat, to provide an ultimate gleaming protection for your car over the colder winter months.
Power Maxed Winter Coat is a spray-on sealant that offers a high degree of protection against weathering, UV-damage, acid rain etching, road salt, bird droppings, bug splatter, tree sap, and industrial pollution. Its strong water sheeting capabilities and slick finish help to flush away debris that normally stick to your paint, helping your vehicle to stay cleaner between washes.
The Winter Coat Sealant can be used More >
ON THE LEVEL
Dec 17th
B-G Racing’s own experience within motorsport has led directly to the design of their Fabricated Levelling Trays.
The trays offer a cost effective solution to accurately corner-weight your vehicle and give you repeatable results.
The levelling trays will accommodate any 15in x 15in x 2.5in to 3in scale pads. The frame and base are constructed from tough but lightweight aluminium for ease of positioning. They are easy to level using steel screw down feet. They are sold as sets of four trays retailing at £539.99 inc VAT per set.
More details from 01268 764 411 or www.bg-racing.co.uk ENDS.
MORE NEW ARRIVALS FROM OMEX
Dec 10th
Omex Technology has been very busy lately. They’ve been adding new throttle bodies to their direct-to-head range to fit the Peugeot 106/ Citroën Saxo TU5 engine, Citroën C2 TU5JP4 engine, Ford Furatec 2-litre and also a kit for the Honda S2000 K20F 2-litre.
The throttle bodies feature billet aluminium machined levers and linkages, protective coatings on all major parts, including non-stick coatings of all billet aluminium parts for longevity, stainless steel fittings and adjusters, OEM specification throttle position sensors for proven reliability and are designed for easy set-up and adjustment with all adjusters easily accessible.
More from www.omextechnology.com or 01242 260 656 ENDS. More >
NO SPILLAGES
Dec 10th
It’s fair to say us Brits love our tea and coffee, but when you’ve got somewhere to go bringing your favourite mug just isn’t practical and even less so when your car has no cup holders!
Richbrook’s stainless steel, insulated ‘Thermo Travel Mug with Holder’ fits ALL vehicles by neatly slotting inside the widow seal, ideal as cup holders are not included on thousands of vehicles – in particular kitcars.
The product features a rather a neat, leak-proof, ‘open and close’ button so your drink of choice is virtually impossible to spill, and it’s a rather pretty piece of kit to boot More >
SHARP INTAKE…
Dec 10th
Webcon has just announced the introduction of an intake manifold to allow fitment of three Weber DCOE or DCOE type flange throttle bodies to the BMW 6 cylinder M20 2-litre, 2.3-litre and 2.5-litre engines.
The one-piece manifold has been specifically manufactured by Webcon in the UK from billet aluminium, and may be ordered as part number MM2161 with a retail price of MM2161 is available from stock and retails at £628.74 inc VAT and is available from 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
CUTTING A DASH
Dec 10th
This nifty new heavy duty hose cutter from Laser Tools (part number 6135) may be small in size but it’s big on performance. Its compact dimensions means that it’s great for working in restricted areas and its heat-treated stainless steel blade gives sharp, 90º cuts on hoses from 3mm to 13mm (1/8in to ½in).
The soft grip handles are comfortable to work with and you’ll be able to get right down into the engine bay and make high quality cuts every time.
Available now from your Laser Tools stockist, and terrific value at a typical price of £7.15 inc VAT.
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COOL CABS
Dec 10th
New from Machine Mart are these professional quality, heavy duty tool chests and cabinets provide a host of features making them ideal to store your range of hand and power tools.
As pictured with the CBB209B chest and CBB217B cabinet (sold separately) features include great looking 5in chrome spoked wheels, an extra-large side handle for easy movement and aluminium pull handles.
Each drawer is supplied with a protective anti-slip liner and feature ball bearing drawer runners for super smooth sliding action. Each cabinet is designed with a foot brake and a special push-lock feature preventing drawers from opening accidentally or when the More >
MINI SPARES WILL KEEP YOU COOL
Dec 10th
Before trying different radiators and running the risk of over-cooling your engine, you should fit an electric cooling fan to ensure that both engine oil and water are maintained at the correct temperatures.
The KLM1418 electric cooling fan from MIni Spares will only operate as required thus saving on power and ensuring the engine temperature is maintained at the optimum level.
The fan will also remove the parasitic power loss that accompanies an engine driven cooling fan thus releasing more engine power, allowing a quicker warm up period, reducing engine wear and improving fuel economy and passenger comfort.
The KLM1418 retails at £68.48 More >
STOPPER PAINT!
Dec 10th
Brake calipers come in for more than their fair share of abuse, having to cope with high temperatures and damaging brake dust, which is why they tend to show their age quicker than most other automotive parts.
There have been brake caliper paints on the market for renovating or protecting calipers for some time but for best results something tougher than standard paint is required – but that comes with its own problems.
Stove enamel needs to be heated in an oven (not your cooker, for gawd sake! – Ed!) to cure and two-pack paint is too toxic to use at home. More >
IT’S ONE OF THOSE ‘WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE’ PRODUCTS
Dec 10th
Have you ever found one of those products that once you use it for five minutes, you wonder how you ever managed without it? Here’s just such a product – introducing the 3-in-1 folding mechanic’s mat from B-G Racing.
The B-G Racing Mechanics 3-in-1 Folding Work Mat allows users to sit, kneel or lie comfortably when working on the vehicle. It’s stable and comfortable and is perfect for working in the garage. It is also ideal for the professional mechanic on those roadside breakdowns when you never know what you might be lying in.
The mat features a six-fold collapsible double thickness More >
