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PERFECT FIT
Nov 12th
Although the Laser range is renowned for supplying specialist tools for the automotive market there is always a need for the everyday tools for the workshop. And Laser supply innovative tools that are essential for any workshop, from agricultural and contract, to garage owners and specialist workshops.
The latest range includes very neat magnetic socket racks for holding ¼in drive, 3/8in drive and ½in drive sockets; they feature carrying handles for use around the workshop and magnetic backs for fixing to metal roll cabs or toolboxes. They also fit neatly and securely in the tool drawer. Designed to hold both standard More >
YOU’LL BE EXHAUSTED WALKING ROUND THE NEC FOR THREE DAYS!
Nov 12th
Milltek Sport will be using this weekend’s Classic Car Show at the NEC to showcase its burgeoning range of hand-finished classic and retro car exhaust systems. Since its introduction two-years ago, the Milltek Classic range of exhausts has already become a best-seller for the Derbyshire firm, and its stand at the 2015 show promises much for classic car enthusiasts.
Although perhaps best-known for its vast array of modern-day high performance systems, Milltek is one of very few manufacturers to runs its very own heritage fleet of classic cars. Mint examples of Audi’s fabled UR Quattro and Peugeot’s 205 GTI will be More >
BARGAIN ECOBOOST 2-LITRE FROM POWER TORQUE ENGINEERING
Nov 5th
Those purveyors of Ford power options to the kit and specialist car industry, Power Torque Engineering is currently offering the Ford EcoBoost 2-litre engine. It comes fully dressed with starter, alternator, drive-belt system, flywheel and clutch complete with a package of parts comprising genuine Ford Racing controls pack with pre-programmed ECU, wiring looms, throttle pedal, air cleaner, intercooler and hoses plus a few incidentals.
Ford EcoBoost 2-litre 250bhp. Get your skates on. They are on special offer at Power Torque.
Rated at 250bhp it really is ‘plug and play’ and probably the best value package out there at the moment priced at More >
SPARES FOR KITS. ALL SORTS OF KITS
Nov 5th
Kit Spares is now stocking a new range of lubricants from Witham Oil including a full fluid kit for the GBS Zero (Ford-based), while their new wider GRP seats are also proving to be very popular.
It’s also been very busy in the GBS machine shop with the production and assembly of the ATR Throttle Bodies, as fitted to the GBS Zero demonstrators and these are now a very popular upgrade to the Zero range.
If you can’t find what you are after on the Kit Spares websites it’s always worth giving Will or Steve a call on 01623 860990 or www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk ENDS.
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IT’S WIZARD
Nov 5th
New from Spiyda Design UK is the Gauge Wizard Mk3, which matches any resistive sender and gauge. This latest version includes five point calibration, adjustable anti-slosh, low fuel and auxiliary outputs plus corrects mis-matched or reversed gauges.
It can also solve the issue of ‘reading’ un-even shaped tanks, stops needle ‘wander’, while the auxiliary output can cut the fuel pump, switch between twin tanks etc etc.
Priced at just £49.99, you can get yours from www.spiyda.com ENDS.
KEEP IT CLEAN
Nov 5th
One of the global leaders in high performance automotive surface coating technology has launched a triple action cleaning product to combat bacteria, odours and germs in cars.
Gtechniq, the name behind high-tech paint protection and car care products, has teamed up with BioCote® leaders in anti-microbial technology, to introduce I2 Tri-Clean, an interior cleaner that kills bacteria, and neutralises odours inside a vehicle.
Rob Earle, managing director of Gtechniq, said: “At Gtechniq we’re looking to the future, a future where germs and bacteria will be rife, and antibiotic resistance continues to dominate.
“With drivers spending an average of three full years of their More >
NICE THREADS
Nov 5th
It may be winter time and the shows and race meets of summer may only be a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little automotive couture to keep the blues away. The latest T-shirt design from Forge Motorsport may be just the ticker here, and it’s the perfect stocking filler, to boot!
Featuring the company’s distinctive ‘Sugar Skull’ logo, this ultra-high quality tee is available in a variety of men’s and women’s cuts in five sizes, ranging from Small to XXL.
The women’s shirt also features an attractive ‘v’ neck design. Colourwise, there’s a choice of Black More >
BRIGHT LIGHTS
Nov 5th
If you have a classic style kitcar, the benfits of fitting LED lighting is an attractive one but use the wrong product and it will definitely spoil the look of your car.
Better Car Lighting has a solution with visible parts that look like they were made in 1960, not 2015, a project that has taken them two year to get right. They can now offer a choice of two or three pin flasher relays, which will work with LED bulbs, standard bulbs, or any combination.
They look like an original alloy ‘can’ flasher relay, but have Better Car Lighting’s electronics inside, More >
NICE FRAGRANCE
Nov 5th
LITTLE TREES®, the world’s leading choice for high-quality long-lasting vehicle freshness products, has launched two new variants to the market, thereby providing vehicle drivers with choice and flexibility in how they bring a touch of freshness to their vehicle’s interior.
Invisi is the super discreet way to keep a vehicle interior fresh while driving. It has been specially designed to fit unobtrusively on any air vent so that drivers will hardly notice it’s there. Powered by LITTLE TREES® patented StediScent® Technology for consistent and gradual fragrance release, Invisi is available in five great fragrances – Vanilla, Green Valley, New Car, Anti-Tobacco More >
IT REALLY IS A WRENCH
Nov 5th
This new set of universal oil filter wrenches from Laser Tools (part number 6330) is bound to be a winner in the workshop. Four wrenches altogether, two sizes (small: 60-80mm; large: 80-96mm), and left and right-hand wrenches for both removing and replacing oil filter canisters.
A 3/8in drive is used and the design of the wrenches means that the more torque applied, the more the wrench grips. Supplied in a sturdy plastic case with foam to keep the wrenches secure.
A useful set to keep in the workshop that works on a variety of different cars and engines. Available now from your More >
