News
NEW FILM
Aug 27th
FOLIATEC® has been making car wrapping films for years and has made quite a success of it – most of those beige taxis you see all over Germany are wrapped in FOLIATEC film. However, when it comes to DIY use most of us shy away from film. The idea of wrapping a film around complex curves just seems too complicated (actually it’s not, but that’s another story).
So, a while back, FOLIATEC came up with a spray-on version of their film that anyone who can use a spray can, will find user-friendly. Now, they have taken things a step further and More >
SAFE BRAKE STUFF FROM SUMMIT
Aug 27th
Why go to the fuss and bother of making your own AN-braided hose assemblies when Summit Racing will do all of the hard work for you? They now offer custom AN hose assemblies featuring Summit Racing hose and US-made hose ends.
You can choose from several types of Summit Racing hose:
Stainless Steel Braided Hose
This hose features a synthetic-nitrile inner tube with a partial stainless steel reinforcement inner braid and they also have a heavy-duty full stainless steel braid on the outside, making it exceptionally lightweight, flexible, and durable. The hose is designed to handle petrol, oil, or coolant. It is available More >
EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN
Aug 27th
AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems for race and road use, has introduced a new Pneumatic Emergency Clutch Release system.
The CP9810 family of actuators fulfils the FIA’s requirements for external clutch disengagement, providing race marshals with a simple and efficient process when moving stricken cars. The system enables clutches to be released externally, without the necessity to press the clutch pedal/pull the clutch paddle from inside the car.
The new system is fully compatible with AP Racing’s CP4623 type master cylinders without the need for modifications, however master cylinder bore sizes need to be calculated from More >
WASH AND BRUSH UP
Aug 20th
Nine new Detailing Brushes from Valet PRO hit the shelves this month and the range kicks off with the Upholstery Brush, at £11.99, designed specifically for carpets and seats. With extended, rigid bristles it’s the perfect tool for reaching down the side of seats and under your pedals and is ideal for agitating dirt and dust from all upholstery.
Next up comes the Long Reach Wheel Brush at £10.20, this looped wire brush with tough, chemical resistant bristles has been designed to reach between the spokes and through to the back of alloy wheels regardless of the diameter. For those on More >
EDELBROCK ELITE
Aug 20th
Edelbrock has announced the expansion of their popular line of Elite II Series valve covers to now include new applications for big-block Chevy, big-block Chrysler and Ford FE.
The original Elite Series accessories have been a staple in the Edelbrock performance catalogue since 1985. The Elite II Series accessories are an all-new streamlined modern design that pays homage to the original. They retain the classic raised fin look with gloss black accents in between the fins.
Elite II Series valve covers are a heavy-gauge, die-cast aluminum construction with a high quality polished finish for a show-winning look. This new design provides a More >
A TONIC FROM MILLERS OILS
Aug 20th
Specialists at Millers Oils are advising kitcar owners with older, classic-type engines in their cars to protect them from the high ethanol content in modern fuels, following winter storage. The British oil developer’s VSPe Power Plus additive reduces valve seat recession, fuel system corrosion and early detonation while providing an octane boost, enabling owners to get the most out of their vehicles. It also protects components from the aggressive nature of modern fuels. “The level of ethanol in petrol is 5 per cent if allowed to rise to 10 per cent” said Millers Oils’ technical director, Martyn Mann. “The Ethanol More >
OOH, THAT’LL PUT A ‘DAMPER’ ON IT!
Aug 20th
Cambridge Motorsport Parts has just released a Crank Damper Pulley for the MGB ‘B’ Series engine that will inhibit vibration and improve crankshaft harmonics on competition engines. The pulley has a steel inner, and an anodised aluminium outer, with a rubber insert between the inner and outer parts. It weighs just 1kg. Timing marks have been clearly etched into the outer ring to ensure that it can be easily read inside an engine bay. It wears a retail price of £203.40 inc VAT.
For more details call 01462 684 300 or visit www.cambridgemotorsport.com ENDS.
THE DIE IS CAST
Aug 20th
When cutting new threads or even chasing and cleaning existing threads, the traditional T-piece type tap holder can be awkward to manage and keep straight, especially when working in cramped on inaccessible conditions. This tap and die holder set from Laser Tools (part number 6071) is designed to make the task a lot easier, by featuring comfortable grips and an innovative switching function that means the tool is not released to change from clockwise to anticlockwise direction. Can be used with most taps and dies within the size range. Two tap holders are included, M3-M6 and M6-M12; they fit directly More >
RPS DEVELOPMENTS
Aug 13th
RPS Ltd has been busy producing its superb RP251 MGB revamp kits, which help transform the looks of (particularly) rubber bumper MGBs, giving them a stylish look rather than just removing the heavy bumpers, which at around 50kg, aren’t made of rubber!
They’re also busy working on their MG TF (and MGF)-based RPX body conversion, which is seen here in semi-complete form. They recently exhibited the part built demonstrator at the MG LIVE show at Gaydon and met with stunning and positive feedback.
You may have read elsewhere on these pages that we’ll soon be featuring the RPX in TKC Mag as More >
GERMAN DONOR OPTION FOR SEBRING INTERNATIONAL
Aug 13th
The new Sebring International team of Phil Overall and Sophie Fisher has been busy lately. In addition to re-establishing the brand, they’ve just announced that the range – MXR, TMX, SX and Exalt – will now have the option of BMW E46-generation 3-Series, which is going to be a very popular development, I think. More on this one as we get the information.
In another significant move, the Cheltenham-based manufacturer has added well-known engineer and suspension guru, Geoff Kingston, to their team and we’ll have more details on this development very soon.
More information from www.sebringinternational.co.uk ENDS.
