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IT’S ON THE MAT
Jun 4th
Suitable for both the busy workshop and to keep in the boot for emergency use, this Laser Tools Racing-branded folding work mat (part number 6046) is both versatile and robust, and will keep you comfortable on the cold, dirty concrete workshop floor.
Folded, it can also be used as a seat, un-folded it is a generous 1200mm in length (435mm wide and 140mm thick) with a padded head/neck rest. Once folded it is a neat 355mm x 435mm for easy storage and includes useful carrying handles.
Finished in the official Laser Tools Racing team colours of blue and black, the folding work More >
SEBRING – BACK WITH A BANG
May 28th
Really great to see Sebring International up and running and in the more than safe hands of Sophie Fisher and Phil Overall. We’ve got a feature done, which will appear in the forthcoming July/August issue of TKC Mag, and we spent an enjoyable couple of hours with them at their Cheltenham base.
If you’re interested in motorsport, particularly, the British Touring Car Championship, then Phil’s name might be familiar as over a 30-year period he’s worked with most of the leading teams and drivers, starting with John Fitzpatrick right up to current day pedallers such as Jason Plato and Colin Turkington. More >
FUSS-FREE RE-FUELLING
May 28th
We regularly get sent new-fangled ‘gonna-change-the-world’ products, with most of them pretty rubbish and/or un-necessary. However, sometimes, a device comes along that makes you wonder why no-one thought of it before.
Such a product is Pump Pal, a simple but nicely-made product that keeps the fuel pump trigger in its engaged position, taking pressure off your grip while you refuel your vehicle. If you travel in Europe, you’ll note that petrol stations there treat us like adults and keep the pump’s trigger locking mechanism in place. In the UK, however, it’s removed…
Pump Pal acts as the trigger lock, in a simple and effective More >
IF IT’S GOOD ENOUGH FOR NATO…
May 28th
The RNHT48 Rivet Nut Hand Tool, launched by MEMFast (Make Ends Meet Limited) four years ago, has now been approved for use by all NATO affiliated organisations worldwide.
This very robust tool, made in the UK, offers great flexibility – it installs M4 to M10 rivet nuts in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass by using a simple ‘spin’ action. There is no stroke to set, it is much tougher and easier to use than conventional hand-pliers and is much more compact than lever type tools.
The extremely vigorous vetting and testing process operated by NATO and its affiliated organisations took more More >
REGENERATION WITH RALLY DESIGN
May 28th
If an old lead acid battery is left uncharged for a long period there is often truth in the old adage ‘that old batteries don’t die they go to sleep’.
This isn’t always the case, of course, and we’ve occasionally and miraculously regenerated a number of batteries in the totalkitcar workshop, although the chances are improved with a new product from Rally Design – .Pacma 5000MA Automatic Battery Charger.
It features the following charging stages –
Step 1 – Removes harmful sulphate deposits
Step 2 – Gently starts charging battery
Step 3 – Charges to 80 per cent
Step 4 – Top charges, vehicle can be More >
TIN WORM KILLER
May 28th
Rust is a fact of life. To beat it you need to treat it with a product that′s tried, tested and trusted to do the job. Jenolite has been round for 75-years and removes rust from just about anything and is quick and easy to use.
The newly rust-free metal can then be painted between 30 minutes and 24 hours after application, depending on the Jenolite product you choose. Selecting the right product for the right use is important to ensure ease of application and maximum benefits.
Rust really is bad news. When water meets iron two things happen almost immediately. First, More >
TABLE TOP WORKING
May 28th
Enabling access from either the front or the side, this new under bonnet service table from Laser Tools (part number 6043) is designed to help when working in the under bonnet area.
Foam rubber bumpers protect the bodywork, and once in position the castors are locked to keep the table secure. Adjust to a convenient working height and the table becomes a safe and very easily accessed work area for tools and equipment.
Parts dividers and screwdriver holder are built into the tray and each compartment has a foam pads. The height is adjustable between 900mm and 1200mm and the load capacity More >
CHILLO RELAXO!
May 28th
Do you hear that? That little hiss coming from your engine bay? That’s your radiator and cooling system throwing its dummy out on a hot day. A terrible sinking feeling…
Mishimoto Liquid Chill™ Synthetic Engine Coolant and Liquid Chill™ Radiator Coolant Additive are new products that could help. Formulated to operate under extreme conditions and with both petrol and diesel engines, Liquid Chill™ Synthetic Engine Coolant will help your engine warm up quickly and maintain ideal operating temperatures.
The product combines an inherently non-toxic propylene glycol base with unique poly organic additives (POAT) to allow a service life that can exceed over More >
BREATHE EASILY WITH EDELBROCK
May 28th
These filters are an economical way to ensure your engine is getting clean air, without the expense of buying a new filter every few thousand miles. They are constructed for superior filtration and air-flow performance. They feature the Edelbrock exclusive Pro-Charge™ clean strip for easy maintenance. Each filter is washable and re-usable when used with the Edelbrock Pro-Charge™ Cleaning Kit (#43600).
Edelbrock Pro-Flo 14in round air cleaners work with all popular 5-1/8in diameter carburettors. Signature Series Air Cleaner (#1224) More >
GIANT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
May 28th
Well-known purveyors of automotive components such as diffentials, Titan Motorsport & Auto Engineering, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Having grown out of Charles Lucas Engineering, a raceteam running Piers Courage in F3 in 1965, Titan has developed to be a well-respected engineering firm supplying components and engineering solutions to high-profile motorsport teams, specialist car manufacturers, as well as international automotive OEMs.
“This was quite a gradual thing, to shift from complete cars to components, but also a carefully considered move. The demand was clearly there, and it’s never good to have all of your eggs in one basket, so this was More >
