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LITTLE BOX OF JOY
Oct 22nd
SmartBox from Workshop Plus is a brand new portable car jump starter and personal power supply that’s just a fraction of the size and weight of other products on the market.
Convenient and Powerful, SmartBox combines a car jump starter, a battery charger and a built-in, high-power LED torch with emergency SOS flash in one compact design.
Only 130x70x23mm and weighing 270gm, SmartBox is no larger than a mobile phone yet powerful enough to jump start all 12V cars – including V8s – multiple times before recharging (all cars up to and including 3.5-litre. The high capacity battery technology delivers a peak More >
SMOOTH RIDING MR2
Oct 22nd
The suspension design on the Toyota MR2 SW20 went through some changes from 1991 onwards on the Rev 2 to Rev 5.
The Rev 2 to 5 models use a different bush on the front tie bar to that of the Rev 1. The design for the mounting bushes for the front and rear anti-roll bars also changed as part of the revision.
Powerflex has released three new bushes specifically designed for the Rev 2 to 5 cars –
PFF76-501 – front tie-bar front bush set – £52.68 inc VAT
PFF76-503-18.5 – front anti-roll bar bush set – £35.88 inc VAT
PFR76-507-20 – rear anti-roll More >
LASER’S LONG REACH
Oct 22nd
New additions to the Laser Tools range of hand-tools are these three extra-long ratchet drivers, in ¼in drive (180mm long, part number 6202), 3/8in drive (280mm long, part number 6203) and ½in drive (380mm long, part number 6204).
The fully polished ratchet handles are very slim and extra-long for access to difficult areas, beautifully balanced and all fitted with smooth 48 tooth ratchet mechanisms (which are replaceable).
Manufactured from high quality chrome vanadium with chrome molybdenum square drive for strength and longevity, these high quality tools are available now from your Laser Tools stockist. Remember to check for the best prices and More >
POWER IN RESERVE
Oct 22nd
No matter if you are looking to shed some weight for racing, free-up some space under the bonnet or relocate your battery to the boot for improved weight balance, Odyssey Race Batteries offer a solution.
Burton Power now offers these fully-sealed, spill-proof batteries in several sizes, weights and power outputs from 14Amp/5kg up to 38Amp/12.5kg.
The batteries are fully-sealed and can be safely mounted in the boot, under the rear seat or even laying on their side. They are considerably smaller than conventional batteries although they deliver much more power for their size. They also last significantly longer than lead acid batteries More >
IT’S GOOD BUT IT AIN’T A SILVER LINING!
Oct 22nd
This neat little tool can measure the thickness of all regular 6mm lined brake pads without having to remove the road wheel.
Thanks to its slim design the VS058 is able to locate the rear of the pad backing plate, allowing the probe to measure the distance between the underside of the backing plate and brake disc. Suitable for both internal and external brake pads, it features a 1.5mm and calibration check marking.
The VS058 has been highly received and is currently being featured in Sealey Vehicle Service Promotion, valid until December 31, 2015, priced at £20.34 inc VAT.
For your copy of More >
V-STORM RETURNS
Oct 15th
Great to hear that the superb, Simon Keys-designed, V-Storm, originally sold through SDR Sportscars, is now under the ownership of Dan Carpenter of Wickford-based, DJC Precision Engineering.
Dan was already the owner of a stunning example of the V-Storm, but when he heard that the project was for sale, he decided to become the manufacturer. This new string to the company’s proverbial bow joins their existing activities.
They can offer a full package of precision engineering and can produce metal components, high precision CNC turning, vertical machining, batch production, product development and CAD/CAM drawing, among others.
DAN will be spending the winter months More >
BOOK-A-CATERHAM WITH BOOKATRACK
Oct 15th
Caterham Cars has appointed BookaTrack, based at Donington Park race circuit, as its new dealer in the Midlands as it continues to expand its UK dealer network.
The brand new showroom will be based at one of Britain’s premier circuits, and will open its doors in January 2016. The move will also see Caterham’s Experience day activities relocate from Silverstone to Donington Park from January 2016.
Wozer – Nice drum
The move marks the first time that prospective Caterham customers will be able to experience retail demonstrations in a Seven on track, due to the exclusive circuit access that Donington Park has given More >
GET RID OF THAT GREASY GREASY RESIDUE
Oct 15th
New from the lovely people at Woolies is this new Aerosol Solvent Cleaner, which is ideal for removing excess adhesive, oil or grease off a variety of surfaces including carpets, fabrics and trim. They’ve been using at their warehouse and have found it very good at removing old cellotape marks and adhesive from glass, metal and plastic surfaces. A 500ml aerosol costs £8 and is available NOW from www.woolies-trim.co.uk or 01778 34 7347 ENDS.
ARE WE TALKING CHRISTMAS ALREADY?!
Oct 15th
Power Maxed has launched a limited edition Christmas Tree-scented Carnauba Winter Wax, which smells fresh and offers the nostalgic fragrance of Christmas Tree pine needles.
It is a limited edition and an ideal for Christmas present for the car cleaning enthusiast. The wax is perfect for bitter winter months as it boasts good durability.
Xmas Tree Winter Carnauba Wax utilises Hydrophobic Beading Technology to give a quality water-proof finish and an effect that will leave you impressed the maker’s claim.
When combined with proper detailing techniques, Xmas Tree Winter Carnauba Wax offers the very best in car care and detailing products. Although the More >
KAMASA GET A HANDLE ON IT
Oct 15th
Ideal for the smaller toolbox or tool roll, this new ratchet handle from Kamasa (part number 56101), has four interchangeable heads; this means that one ratchet handle can be used for ½in drive, 3/8in drive and ¼in drive sockets and accessories and also be used to drive bits (included).
The smooth ratchet is reversible and the socket heads all feature a quick-release mechanism. Ten of the most-used bits are included in a separate holder: Philips Ph1 and Ph2; PzDrive Pz1 and Pz2; flat 4mm and 5mm; and Star T20, T25, T30 and T40.
A strong, well-made set, the ratchet handle and heads More >
