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LUCKILY BURTON POWER ISN’T BAFFLED
May 1st
Burton Power has just announced new sump baffles for the Cosworth YB 2wd and 4wd engines.
The baffles are designed to fit within the standard, original sump and help reduce oil Surge, which is commonly experienced under heavy cornering, acceleration and braking. They are a highly recommended fitment for all rebuilds as they offer added protection for roadcars cars but are essential for wet-sumped engines used for trackdays or competition purposes.
The 2wd version wears part number SC1265 and has an RRP at £149.95 inc VAT with the 4wd version (part number SC1266) at £124.99 inc VAT.
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NEW CLUTCHES FOR OLD ‘JAG-WARRS’
May 1st
Fidanza Performance has announced the reintroduction of their range of lightweight aluminium flywheels for classic Jaguars.
The range includes… MkII (1959-67) 3-/4.2 litre; XJ6 (1969-87) 4.2-litre XJ12 (1976-95) 5.3-/6-litre; XJS (1976-95) 5.3-/6-litre; XK120 (1948-) 3.4-litre; XK140 (1949-) 3.4-litre; XK150 3.4-/3.8-litre; E-type (1961-64) 3.8-litre and E-type (1965-71) 4.2-litre.
If it seems strange that an American company should make parts for these most British of classic cars and engines, it should be remembered that Lou Fidanza had great success in racing classic Jaguars before taking time out to found the company that still bears his name.
Fidanza lightweight flywheels offer…
• Faster throttle response and quicker More >
BUY ONE OF THESE AN DON’T BE A KN…
May 1st
Momo’s latest gearknob is the SK51 (reminding us that the company is now in its 51st year).
It may be brand new but the style is traditional and reminiscent of items used on open sportscars in the 1960s.
The solid billet aluminium knob adds weight to the shift for more precise and deliberate gear-shifting while the larger diameter is ergonomically better than most stock gear-shift knobs.
Horizontal flutes and hex nut details give this satin finished knob a sense of purpose and the bright yellow MOMO logo proclaims its pedigree.
The SK51 has an RRP of £61.79 inc VAT and is available from 01268 More >
LASER’S ELECTRIC AVENUE
May 1st
Part of Laser’s ever-increasing range of tools for hybrid and electric vehicles, this newly introduced insulated tool-kit (part number 6150) is both GS and VDE certificated providing the technician with the confidence to work on high voltage systems in the knowledge that the tools are extremely safe and of high quality.
This comprehensive set includes the following: A 3/8in drive ratchet handle; 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19 and 22mm sockets; 175mm combination pliers; 150mm side cutter; 100mm extension bar and T-handle; six open-ended spanners: 7, 8, 12, 14 and 17mm; a cable knife with insulated blade cover; four More >
HIGHLY STRUNG
May 1st
B-G Racing’s String Lines are the easiest and most accurate way to achieve four wheel alignment on almost any car.
The String Line’s frame is fully-adjustable to allow fitment to a wide range of cars and attaches to the vehicle using the rubber-coated hooking arms. All hooks, and tubes, are interchangeable to allow universal fitment.
They are split into three sections giving the possibility of making the bar wider or narrower depending on your requirements, while the bars also have a number of pre-machined grooves for the strings to locate in. This makes the B-G String Lines suitable for cars of different More >
TOMTOM BEATING THE DRUM
May 1st
TomTom has announced TomTom MyDrive, a website and app designed to seamlessly connect the car to the digital world. For the first time, drivers can use their smartphone, tablet or PC to review real-time traffic information, plan routes, and send destinations to their TomTom GO, before they get in the car.
TomTom MyDrive is launching with an innovative set of features and will continue to evolve, because the MyDrive platform is open to developers and third parties. This means that innovative driving concepts and applications can be developed and implemented in the future – benefiting drivers all over the world.
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LATEST RANGE
Apr 23rd
Standard L322 on left, with converted car on right. In the middle is a forthcoming bodykit...
Latest body conversion to hit our market is the DIGhani, which transforms a Mk3 L322 Range Rover (2002-2012) into a current generation L405 (since 2012) model.
We’ve seen Rangey conversion kits before in the form of the Range Over product, which turned a Mk2 P38S (1994-2002) into a pretty convincing visual interpretation of a later L322.
DIGhani is based in Bradford, West Yorkshire and has yet to set prices although they are said to be competitive. We’ll have more information on this one soon.
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‘SPIYDA’, ‘SPIYDA’ ON THE WALL…
Apr 23rd
Nice line in LED lights
West Midlands-based Spiyda Design is an innovative little company, run by a very clever man indeed!
They design, manufacture and sell niche parts to owners of niche vehicles and their innovative inventory contains some superb products including a variety of clever LED lights, adjustable radiator fan switch and controller, miniature ‘low fuel warning’ light, master warning light module, analogue tachometer and the fiendishly cool Fuel Gauge Wizard, which is a little box of joy.
Tiny Fuel Wizard is a clever gadget
At just £39, the tiny device is ideally suited to kitcar use. It matches senders to gauges, even More >
PULL THE TRIGGER
Apr 23rd
Trigger-wheels Ltd based near Cambridge, distributors of the popular Megajolt and Megasquirt/Microsquirt range of engine management systems is pleased to announce the Mk2 version of their RaceCapture/Pro datalogger. RaceCapture/Pro has always delivered the standard functionality you’d expect from a full-featured datalogging platform such as triple-axis accelerometers, yaw sensor, compass and a wide range of flexible analogue, digital and pulse inputs and outputs. The Mk2 brings even more features to the already incredibly well-equipped device.
The product is in stock now, priced at just £407.98 inc VAT or £299.99 inc VAT if you don’t want the telemetry function.
For more information visit www.trigger-wheels.com ENDS.
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A CLEAN CAR IS A HAPPY CAR…
Apr 23rd
Cleaning your car’s interior can be a real hassle if you have to drag your household vacuum onto the driveway each time you have to clean it, especially if you can’t get your car close enough to mains power.
Ring has launched its slim and lightweight Re-chargeable Vacuum cleaner, which boasts a unique motorised brush and charging stand for consistent charging. This ensures the vacuum is always ready for use around the home or vehicle.
The powerful suction brush enables the user to easily clean up pet hair and effectively clean dirt within carpet fibres, without the restriction of a power lead. More >
