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REAL CARBON!
Sep 26th
This new product caught my eye the other day while perusing the ‘new products’ section of Car Builder Solutions’ website
A carbon-fibre (REAL carbon!) air filter canister with removable black ABS end caps it’ll handle engines rated up to 250bhp.
Inside is a fine, free-flowing, washable, mesh cone. To ensure cold air intake, mount the filter anywhere in your engine bay.
It comes with one metre of flexible, black ducting (supplied compressed), two x stainless-steel band clamps and two x 75mm I.D adaptor/reducer sleeves for connecting to your inlet manifold.
A lightweight stainless mounting band is included. The filter canister has a diameter of 130mm and is 200mm More >
FLARES MAKING A COMEBACK?
Sep 26th
A new addition to the professional mechanic’s toolbox is this Ratchet Flare Nut Wrench Set (part number 8874), which features six crowfoot-style wrenches, in 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm and 19mm sizes. These versatile crowfoot wrenches are suitable for use on compression joint fittings, brake pipes, hydraulic pipes and wired sensors.
A crowfoot wrench allows vertical access to fasteners when access is limited as well as allowing fitment around a brake or fuel pipe or exhaust sensor. These are crowfoot wrenches with a difference – they are used with a 3/8in square drive extension bar and feature a spring-loaded quick snap More >
DAISY, DAISY …
Sep 26th
RML Wheels (part of Ray Mallock Racing) has come up with their take on the iconic’ Daisy road wheel – with a difference. The wheel was made famous on the Mazda MX-5 Mk1 and given that in recent years, the MX-5 has been used in big numbers of kitcars and conversions.
At just 14in though they can restrict the perfoermance abilities of an innovative, lightweight kitcar and can limit the choice when it comes to upgrades such as brakes and dampers.
RML’s new version comes in 15in x 8in (but is a useful 2.5in wider) and is available now at £216 per More >
TALK THE TORQUE!
Sep 26th
Sometimes a bolt won’t stay torqued down no matter how much it’s tightened. That’s when Summit Racing™ reckon that you’ll want to give their Nord-Lock® Washer Kits a try.
The wedge-locking design uses tension to keep bolts secured under severe vibration, expansion, and dynamic loads. This increases reliability and significantly reduces maintenance.
Summit Racing™ Nord-Lock® Washer Kits are available in several sizes to fit both SAE and metric bolts, with I.D. ranging from 5mm (.21 inches) to 20mm (.79 inches).
They are sold in packs of four or ten depending on size. More from Summit Racing™ Nord-Lock® Washer Kits ENDS.
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 AVAILABLE NOW FROM LONGSTONE
Sep 26th
Plenty of kitcar builders/owners like to follow a stealthy, classic clutter-free look for certain areas of their cars.
This continues throughout the whole car even stretching to the rear tyres where advances in technology and production methods over the last few years have enabled the discerning motorist to retain the look of a classic crossply but with modern radial characteristics.
The latest of that type of tyre to hit the road is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 which first appeared way back in 1974 wow, fifty years ago!
Those cheeky chappies at Longstone Tyres have made this classic available again albeit only in 205 More >
CLASSIC-LOOK PULLEYS
Sep 26th
Those masters of the camshaft, Kent Cams has just announced their ‘Classic’ series adjustable cam pulleys finished in hard anodised black.
They are designed to enhance the look of classic, old-school-type engine bays and there are plenty of kitcars with that type of look, of course.
CNC-machined, they are accurate and produced from aero-grade 7000-series aluminium. They bring the best of modern alloy production methods with a pleasing period look.
The cams allow full adjustability and are available now for Ford Pinto, Cosworth YB, BDA, CVH and Zetec plus Vauxhall C20XE.
Available now from www.kentcams.com or 01303 248 666 ENDS.
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FLOATING
Sep 19th
The latest additions to the Webcon carburettor tool range are the float height gauges to suit the Weber 40 and 46 IDA3C models and the Weber 48IDA.
These new toolsets are precision made in the UK and are a close reproduction of the original Weber tools that went out of production over thirty years ago.
Both kits are supplied with easy-to-follow instructions and will be an essential toolbox addition for professional as well as DIY carburettor tuners.
Details of the new float set gauges are: Part Number Suits Price 9801410000 Weber 48IDA £46.75 inc VAT 9801630000 Weber 40/46IDA3C £46.75 inc VAT
The comprehensive range of Weber tools More >
SPACE SAVERS
Sep 19th
The Princess-style brake caliper is a kitcar favourite. There are some companies producing upgraded versions including Hi Spec Motorsport
The standard Princess caliper is designed to use 245mm brake discs (or ‘rotors’ for our North American readers), which can cause dreaded ‘overlap’ issues with performance brake pads. I know I’m definitely not alone in experiencing this issue.
Rally Design has just launched a potential saviour of this issue with their 257mm discs available in plain face or performance cross-drilled and grooved. They are available now from £91.73 inc VAT per pair.
More from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
WHAT HAPPENED TO GOLD TOP?
Sep 19th
Ford parts meisters, RETRO FORD has a new Zetec-flavoured product that will appeal to kitcar drivers of cars powered with either Zetec ‘Blacktop’ or ‘Silvertop’.
They have made available genuine – hitherto hen’s teeth – Zetec crankcase/oil separator kits. It will also fit the ST170 version and also includes a gasket, fasteners and a PCV valve.
Priced at £132.32 inc VAT available from www.retroford.co.uk or at the other end of 01536 204 823 ENDS.
SEATING SUPPORT
Sep 19th
Lots of people could do with a bit more seating support in their cars.
Lack of lateral support is evident when compared to many daily drivers. not everyone can run to a seating update or don’t want to ruin the look of their car, especially if it’s a classic.
A new product called Bolster Boost could help. It is a removable device that claims to make fast driving more comfortable without compromising your car’s interior.
The makers call it ‘the instant racing seat’ although it won’t compare to a full-on race-type seat it does a more than acceptable job.
Slightly surprisingly you ‘wear’ Bolster More >
