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750 MOTOR CLUB OFFER SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT RACE KITS
Nov 21st
The 750 Motor Club has announced their Swift Sport Challenge series and is now selling kit packages to convert the little Suzuki buzzbomb into a racecar.
Priced at £3491 or £4976 (inc VAT) excluding tyres, delivery/collection and donor car Price correct as of Nov 2024, subject to change
Everything required to build your own Swift Sport Challenge car (excluding donor car), from the 750 MC’s SSC supply partner TEGIWA.com. Please note that SSC parts may not all be in immediate stock due to early demand. Collection is welcome, or pallet delivery at £100.
Package includes:
Safety Devices roll cage, Safety Devices seat rails, YellowSpeed Racing More >
WOOLIES ARE THE HEADLINE ACT AGAIN
Nov 21st
Woolies Trim has a great range of headlinings from the more modern brushed nylon foam-backed types to PVC and woollen ones.
All of them are shown on their website, and if you see something you like they are happy to send a sample first. That’s what you call SERVICE.
Remember when glueing headlinings ALWAYS use a high-temperature resistant adhesive, Woolies recommends their part no. 376 aerosol.
More from 01778 347 347 or www.woolies-trim.co.uk ENDS.
BREAKER, BREAKER! YOU WHAT? IT’S A DAB AERIAL NOTHING TO DO WITH CB RADIOS.
Nov 21st
Use this new Screen Mount DAB Aerial from Car Builder Solutions to upgrade your classic car or kitcar’s radio reception with this high-performance active digital radio antenna.
Designed for discreet installation, the antenna mounts directly to your windscreen, providing crystal-clear DAB/DAB+ reception without the need for an external aerial.
Features:
Active Amplification: The built-in amplifier boosts signal strength for superior reception, even in weak signal areas.
Easy Installation: Simple glass mount installation with adhesive pad. No drilling or external mounting is required.
Discreet Design: Compact and unobtrusive design for a clean look.
Improved Reception: Enjoy clear and consistent digital radio broadcasts in your classic or kitcar.
Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range More >
SNATCHING VICTORY FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT
Nov 21st
It’s always useful to keep an adjustable wrench in the toolbox, or in the car, as it can get you out of trouble if you haven’t got the correct-sized spanner or socket to hand. But the very nature of the movable jaws means that it can slip or not grip very well, especially if the fastener is worn or rounded off. Well, here’s a game-changer from Laser Tools: the Laser 8975 is a 250mm adjustable wrench that features a unique grip-wrench-style locking mechanism, providing a superior hold on fasteners compared to standard adjustable wrenches.
With an adjustable jaw capacity ranging from More >
GOODRIDGE GOODNESS FROM MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Nov 21st
Merlin Motorsport has a dedicated GOODRIDGE G-TECH WORKSHOP with all the know-how, proper machinery and equipment to make bespoke brake, clutch, oil and fuel lines, air jacks and vacuum lines very quickly
This flaring mandrel is for use on 600-03 brake and clutch hose. Merlin Motorsport uses these little tools in their workshop – an inexpensive way to ease the assembly of Goodridge -3 brake hose and fittings. Go to – GOODRIDGE FLARING MANDREL
The mandrel fits inside the hose, flaring out the stainless steel braiding away from the PTFE lining which means you can fit the brass olive onto the PTFE lining easily, securely and without More >
PLUMBING FITTINGS-IN MADE SIMPLE
Nov 21st
If you do a lot of plumbing with crimp-on fittings, you know how time-consuming it can be. A Fragola Performance Systems D-100 Crimping Machine from Summit Racing will make that task a lot easier. Just set it up using the built-in micrometer and crack on – the inverted die allows you to accurately position the fitting prior to the final crimp. That means leak-free crimps in less time.
Other features include:
- Removable pusher allows fast changes between straight and angled fittings • Easy-to-change dies allow you to switch between fitting sizes quickly • Hand pump and tubular frame allows you to crimp More >
THESE PRODUCTS MOVE ‘QUIXX’
Nov 21st
With more than a quarter of a century of experience, products available in more than fifty countries and the pioneers behind the first headlight restoration kit, repair and DIY guru, QUIXX, is dedicated to assisting the public in their repairs.
Designed to produce professional results for the DIY market and to ensure every automotive enthusiast has a one-stop shop for all of their needs, the QUIXX range of products is vast.
While there are some tasks that do need professional experience, there are some jobs that are merely touch-ups or small repairs that a driver can do themselves. However, when carrying out those smaller More >
EXTENDED REACH
Nov 14th
The 8904 Extra Long Socket Set is a 1/4inD single hex (6pt) socket collection, designed to provide extended reach for difficult-to-access fasteners. Manufactured from durable satin-finish chrome vanadium steel, this set is ideal for tackling bolts in tight spaces, such as bumper mounts, rear lamps, door hinges, and parking brake cable adjustments.
The 140mm length plus the thin-wall design of these sockets offers unequalled reach and access to these hidden fasteners. The socket sizes included are: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16mm.
Supplied in an EVA foam tray (36 x 172 x 239mm), designed to securely hold the More >
BY THE MAGIC OF MERLIN! SAMCO HOSES!
Nov 14th
Among the goodies stocked by Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combe Circuit is a mountain of Samco Sport design hoses.
These brilliant hoses are manufactured and tested in the UK. All hoses are handmade and 100 per cent visually inspected before being despatched.
Merlin Motorsport is one of the largest stockists of Samco Sport Performance Silicone Hose products in the country, carrying over £135,000 worth of stock on their shelves at all times.
See all – SAMCO SILICONE HOSES, KITS, HOSE CLIPS, JOINERS, ADAPTORS & MORE ENDS.
MG CAR CLUB TEAM UP WITH PETER JAMES INSURANCE
Nov 14th
The MG Car Club has launched ‘MG Car Club Insurance’ – a new insurance scheme administered by Peter James Insurance designed specifically for members by MG enthusiasts.
The scheme will offer benefits that create a compelling reason to join the MG Car Club and, through its focus on insuring young drivers, aims to break down the barriers to young people owning MGs and participating in club activities
MG Car Club is committed to helping young people become owners of an MG via its active Young Members branch. Now, through the scheme provided by Peter James Insurance – young enthusiasts who are members More >
