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….AND ALL WHO SAIL IN HER!
Apr 16th
Caterham Cars, celebrated Easter Monday with a special launch event to mark the opening of its brand new flagship showroom in Crawley, West Sussex.
Formula One car designer, and renowned F1 technician, Mike Gascoyne, officially opened the new state-of-the-art Fleming Way facility, before sharing his unique career experiences with guests.
The event was attended by over 550 Caterham invited owners and other guests, who were given the opportunity to view Caterham’s complete range of iconic sportscars, including the recently-launched Seven 270, 360 and 420 models, and to experience the thrill of an F1-style tyre change in a live pit stop challenge. Caterham More >
HIDE AND SEEK
Apr 16th
Unhappy with the standard method of attacking leather with aggressive cleaners and then smothering it in sticky oils or waxes that lead to dye transfer and trapped dirt (a process that ultimately leads to the degradation of coloured finishes)? Well, the technicians at CődeClean have created two new products that work in combination to clean and protect leather safely and effectively.
CődeClean’s Leather Cleaner (£7 for 500ml) contains a superior blend of soaps and mild solvents to remove a wide range of dirt and contaminants (including blue dye from jeans), leaving a natural finish and barrier that reduces the likelihood of More >
DRUM ROLL, PLEASE
Apr 16th
The top of a 205-litre oil drum is always grubby and dirty, isn’t it? No matter how careful you are, it gets covered in oil and attracts dirt, and is difficult to clean. Laser Tools has the answer! Quick, easy and cost effective: the new Oil Absorbent Drum Top Mats (part number 6033), available now in packs of ten.
Each mat is 550mm in diameter and has die-cut access holes for the filler openings. The material readily absorbs oil but not water-based liquids and each mat will absorb up to a litre of oil before it becomes saturated. Another aid to More >
REGULATIONS ARE REGULATIONS!
Apr 16th
Edelbrock has expanded its line of fuel pressure regulators for carburettor applications.
The regulators are machined from aircraft quality aluminium for those who demand the best. They include a fluoro-silicone diaphragm for extended life and high temperature protection.
The units feature an adjustable pressure range of 5-10psi and are available in 160- and 180-GPH. Select regulators include a 1/8in NPT gauge port and a boost reference fitting for blow- through or pressurised carb applications (even beyond 30psi boost).
They are designed to hold fuel system pressure for at least 20-minutes after pump shutdown and are compatible with all grades of petrol and even More >
NO MORE PLATE SPINNING
Apr 16th
Now you can check your vehicle’s geometry without the need for ramps or jacks. All you need is a flat floor surface. Just drive straight on to the new B-G ultra-thin EZ Sweep Castor Slip Plates and take your measurements.
With 20 degrees of rotation, the EZ Sweep Castor Slip Plates can measure castor, camber and kingpin inclination angles. The secret to this unique product lies in the use of a PTFE-coated surface, which enables it to slip through the measuring arc without the need of messy grease or bulky bearings.
The plates have been robustly constructed with a stainless steel base More >
MARVELLOUS MILESTONE FOR GARDNER DOUGLAS SPORTS CARS
Apr 9th
The National Kit Car Motor Show at Stoneleigh back in 1990, saw Andy Burrows introduce the Gardner Douglas brand to the kitcar market with their very their first model, the GD427 Mk3.
Very soon the GD was gaining much critical acclaim for its smooth, rattle-free road manners, roadholding and general performance. This was all largely due to their refreshing approach with the chassis underpinnings and body structure of their package.
The GD427 also proved itself as a dominant force in racing, with the stiffer, more agile car, so quick and capable through the corners.
However, it is the superlative engineering and road-going aspects More >
WOWZER!
Apr 9th
Ultima Sports has announced the launch of an exciting new, updated model called the Ultima Evolution, which is available in both Coupe and Convertible forms and they replace the Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am, which are both now discontinued.
The Ultima Evolution retains the same timeless Le Mans Group C-inspired body shape as the GTR and Can-Am but is a vastly improved and modernised car in every sense. An Ultima spokesman said: “The model takes the Ultima brand to even greater levels of fit, finish, quality, safety, driver comfort, usability, practicality, handling finesse and performance. Many of the enhancements found on More >
NEW ERA FOR TIGER
Apr 9th
Tiger Racing boss, Jim Dudley, has been in touch to tell me about his new ERA 30 Lotus 23 replica package.
The standard version is available fully built only and features an all-new Ford engine and Hewland Mk9 gearbox, a glorious thing but one with a price ticket of circa £42,000 inc VAT.
On the other hand, Jim’s new ‘lite’ version can be built, he estimates, for about the same price as the cost of that Hewland ‘box, which is about 10 grand. The bulk of the savings comes from the fact that you use an early nineties Audi 80 donor vehicle, More >
EXCITING NEW ARRIVAL
Apr 9th
Omex Technology is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engine electronics for race series and niche vehicle manufacturers. For over 15-years Omex has also been developing engines and inlet systems to enable complete ‘turnkey’ package supply.
The Cheltenham-based company has just announced a massive expansion of their facilities that includes the release of their own in-house-designed, and manufactured, throttle bodies. The first product range suits DCOE/DHLA manifold compatible ITBs.
There are currently optimised inlet manifolds available for the Ford Duratec 2-litre and 2.3-litre (45mm bodies), Duratec 2.5-litre (48 or 50mm), Ford Zetec angled, Zetec straight shot (both 45mm) and Peugeot Mi16/GTi6 (45mm). More >
GOOD STUFF FOR SCOOBYS
Apr 9th
Subarugears is an Australian company that manufactures a reversed ring and pinion gearset and associated components for the Subaru 5MT and 6MT transaxles. These components allow the AWD transaxle to be reversed, shortened and run in rear-engined cars such as VWs, Porsches and kitcars such as the Nova.
Subarugears ships direct to customers and commercial workshop around the globe and their range includes engine and transmission mounts as well as output flanges for cv joints and axles, making Subaru conversions a bolt-in option.
A range of adaptor plates and flywheels is also available, allowing other engines such as the GM LS range, More >
