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MGB MANIFOLD FROM WEBCON
Oct 19th
The Webcon 32/36 range of carburettor conversions for the MGB offers performance and economy as well as the day-to-day driveability of authentic Weber 32/36 carburettors. The key to this conversion is the intake manifold.
The Webcon MW0032 manifold for the 1.8 BMC ‘B’ series engine allows fitment of the full range of single Weber 32/36 and 38/38 carburettors, as well as the new Webcon Retroject EFI throttle body. The manifold comes complete with studs, nuts, washers, an insulator block and a water heating adaptor and is of the quality customers have come to expect from Webcon.
MW0032 is available on its own More >
I HOPE FLARED TROUSERS DON’T COME BACK
Oct 19th
This versatile new hand-held brake-pipe flaring tool from Laser tools (part number 8641) is designed to effortlessly form both SAE single and double flares in 3/16″ (4.75mm) copper and cupro-nickel brake pipes. Its compact design makes it the perfect choice for on-vehicle use, fitting snugly in tight spaces such as engine bays or wheel arches during brake pipe replacements or repairs.
Not only is the tool suitable for on-vehicle use, but it is also versatile enough for off-vehicle applications. This makes it a valuable addition to any workshop or toolset, providing flexibility in brake-pipe flaring tasks. To ensure smooth operation, a More >
HEATER SWITCHES
Oct 19th
Is it time to turn the heaters on yet? As a species, we are never satisfied with the temperature we are given, and always aim for ultimate control over the ambience of our environment.
If that environment is over 40 years old, made of metal, less than airtight and travelling at relative speed, then there are limited control options available to us. The most basic of which will be sliding some levers or opening a window!
Here is a solution to making that first one a little more special… Some new heater levers: ones that haven’t fallen off, cracked or faded in More >
NO SMOKING MINI CLOCK!
Oct 19th
Now non-smoking Mini owners can replace their ashtray with a more useful digital clock, internal and external thermometer and USB port.
Mini Spares’ Mini ashtray replacement digital clock has been designed to seamlessly replace the ashtray insert to ensure the integrity of the classic Mini dashboard is maintained while introducing the modern technology of a digital clock and an integrated USB port.
The Mini Spares’ Mini digital clock is made from rigid and durable ABS with a slight texture on the face. The display is available in a choice of a red or a green read-out and has a 24-hour time function.
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EASY STEER
Oct 19th
Adding switches to your steering wheel to activate devices like trans-brakes, line-locks, or nitrous can be a wiring nightmare. That’s not a problem with a TCI Spiral Cord Switch Kit.
It has a four-wire 18-gauge cord to handle the two included microswitches, saving you the hassle of using a separate two-wire cord for each switch. Add another TCI microswitch and you can power three activation buttons from the same cord. How easy is that?
TURBO KNOW HOW FROM NISSENS
Oct 19th
As the vast majority of the vehicles in the UK are still powered by either a petrol or diesel engine – and even hybrid electrics still incorporate one version or the other – the demand for engine-related replacement parts is as strong as ever, and recent forecasts indicate this will remain the case for at least the next decade
In order to conform with European emissions legislation, whatever their fuel type, many of these engines are small capacity units employing forced induction combustion systems, which are almost always reliant on a turbocharger.
As the turbo is such an important element for the More >
XCS – NICE AND SHINY
Oct 12th
XCS DESIGNS don’t just produce their XCS 427 and Dieci models they fabricate a lot of their own parts in-house as well as offer a service for other companies. The quality of their work is beyond first-class. Harry their young welder is clearly a magician with that welding torch!
More from www.xcsdesigns.co.uk or call them on 01799 513 478 ENDS.
ON TOUR!
Oct 12th
Great British Sportscars offers several factory tour opportunities at their factory in Nottinghamshire throughout the year which includes a full behind-the-scenes peek of how Zeros, Kit Spares and other products are produced.
A typical GBS Factory tour usually takes place on a Saturday morning starting at 11am with arrival from 10.30am. Tours are expected to last around 1.5 to 2 hours with a Q&A session at the end. Groups of up to 18 people.
If you wish to enquire about a weekday or evening tour and larger group, car club, bespoke corporate or private individual booking contact Ruth at the factory.
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ZERO TRIM KIT FROM KIT SPARES
Oct 12th
Another new product from Kit Spares which is a new Zero Cockpit Trim Kit (part number EXT0086) is now available online or in-store from the GBS parts shop www.kitspares.co.uk.
These are the perfect finishing piece for your Zero giving it mottled, textured ABS side trims for covering the stepovers and crescents on both Gen 1 and Gen 2 Zeros.
They are supplied as a car set trimmed and in their natural finish that can be left ‘as is’ or wrapped or painted to match your vehicle.
Along with a lot of GBS/Kit Spares products these have been designed and manufactured in-house by the More >
FANCY AN AMPHIB?
Oct 12th
The excellent Carandclassic.com auction site has its second Dutton amphib in as many weeks in the form of an excellent example of the Mariner from 1996.
Tim must surely have been the world’s most prolific manufacturer of amphibious cars. Fresh from producing over 8500 kitcars moved into the amphibious car market with the Marina and the Commander – based upon the Ford Fiesta and Suzuki Samurai, respectively. Production ended in late 2022 – but these quirky little water-going motors have proven to have a marvellous flair for longevity.
This example is a particularly early Mariner, with a 1.8-litre twin-jet spec taken from More >
