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DRILL AND TAP – ONE PASS
Sep 22nd
New in the Laser Tools range is this set of six combined drill-tap bits designed to drill and tap a hole in a single pass (part number 8405). Each bit has been manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS4241) and coated with a super-hard, ceramic titanium-nitride coating for edge retention and corrosion resistance.
The 1/4in hex drive drill-tap bits feature a drill section at the forward end of each bit that forms the perfect-sized tap hole in the material. The following tap section then cuts the threads. The bits include spiral flutes to clear the swarf created plus a deburring shoulder to ensure More >
DOWN IN THE BUNKER
Sep 22nd
Are your tools safely stored, organised and easy to find? If not, it’s maybe time for a storage upgrade to transform your space and give you a garage to be proud of. BUNKER by Draper Tools is the popular modular storage collection that’s built to protect – and now includes a stunning range of roller tool cabinets.
Meet the ultimate range of roller tool cabinets. Built to perfection, these extraordinary workspaces offer flexibility and quality in equal measures. Choose from blue, green or grey cabinets to move around your space, so you always have what you need when you need it. As with the More >
MOBILE PHONE-SIZED BATTERY CHARGER!
Sep 22nd
It’s a nightmare getting stuck with a drained battery, that’s why Machine Mart stocks a range of car battery chargers, jump starts, and engine starters to get you moving again quickly. They stock robust and reliable battery chargers from Clarke, whose products have been helping people to get back on the road for over 30 years.
The size of a mobile phone with a soft touch casing, the Clarke JSM180 is an amazingly small and lightweight portable lithium-polymer power bank. Weighing only 260gm and small enough to comfortably fit into a glove box, the JSM180 is perfect for emergency situations.
It can More >
CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE!
Sep 22nd
Discover 70 new lines inside the latest edition of Sealey’s Tool Promotion, valid from October 1 until December 31, 2022.
The mammoth 180-page issue, includes over 1760 deals, including offers on many seasonal items such as battery chargers, lighting, and heating.
There are savings to be had on their new range of 12V RoadStart® Lithium Jump Starter Power Packs. Available in three different capacities, the 1200A model is suitable for starting 8-litre petrol or 6-litre diesel engines. Each model includes a USB outlet for powering or charging a variety of small electronic devices.
You can also take inspiration from their festive gift guide More >
A NEW BYPASS
Sep 22nd
ONE AIMED AT OUR NORTH AMERICAN READERS
If you think a heater isn’t necessary for your LS-powered Cobra replica, you’ll need a way to bypass the heater core without causing the engine to overheat.
A Summit Racing™ Heater Bypass Hose lets you do that. It won’t block the water pump ports so the coolant can flow to the thermostat. Your choice of rubber or silicone hoses with clamps, or silicone without clamps.
BARGAIN FUN
Sep 15th
A low-volume manufacturer that flies under the radar a little these days is Zenos Cars, originally set up by former Lotus and Caterham Cars man, Ansar Ali and Mark Edwards.
Although the original company went into administration in 2016 you can still buy an E10. An intriguing car (now part of AC Cars) a bargain price for sure but featuring some very clever touches. Underpinning the whole ensemble is an extruded aluminium ‘spine’ (said to be the largest structure of its type ever used on a car) to which subframes and centre tub are fixed.
The tub is very clever in using More >
FFR IN THE UK AT TECH AUTOS
Sep 15th
Most UK kitcar enthusiasts know that US manufacturer Factory Five is almost certainly the biggest kitcar company in the world in volume terms. The Massachusetts-based operation also has a UK outlet again in the form of Dan Walsh of Poole-based Tech Autos.
Feature coming soon
Hunter Murrell Motorsport, run by all-round good blokes Ian Hunter (no, not that one!) and Jim Murrell represented FFR for a couple of years back in 2007-2008, but the pressures of their day jobs meant that they couldn’t devote full-time to it. They had a couple of fine demonstrators, built by Cobra maestro, Anthony Hale (now the More >
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE (THAT’S A QUALITY ALBUM BY RUSH!)
Sep 15th
Webcon has announced it has enhanced its range of EFI fuel pressure regulators with the introduction of an anodised black finish on a wide variety of its units.
Black anodised regulators are now available from 2.5 BAR fixed rate up to 4.5 BAR fixed rate and zero to five BAR adjustable regulators with a choice of single 8mm side feed, twin 8mm side feeds or single -6 AN fitting feed across the range.
Prices start at £105.23 inc VAT.
Visit webcon.co.uk to see the whole black anodised regulator range and prices.
For more details call 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
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ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS
Sep 15th
Dorset-based Auto Electrix will have genuine appeal to totalkitcar.com readers. The company can handle all sorts of automotive electrical gremlins and diagnostics plus DSG gearbox fault finding and coding, vehicle tuning and general repairs.
Quite notably, the Poole-based company offer a starter motor, alternator and dynamo repair service, which will undoubtedly make our readers’ ears prick up. Work is done efficiently, cost-effectively and quickly. Oh and the company’s workshop has a huge and bespoke mural on the wall, which is stunning.
A warm welcome awaits at Auto-Electrix
To find out more and to obtain a quote call 01202 509 430 or visit www.auto-electrix.co.uk ENDS.
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THIS WILL SHIFT IT
Sep 15th
This new extra-long carbide scraper from Laser Tools (part number 8393) features a double-sided and super-hard, tungsten-carbide tip, and is ideal for removing corrosion, carbon deposits, gaskets, paint and varnish.
Suitable for use on brake caliper and back plate sliding faces, exhaust manifolds and cylinder heads, with the serrated side of the tip perfect for cleaning grooves and edges.
Comfortable, ergonomic handle and extended shaft (total length 300mm) for ease of use and hard-to-reach areas. The 32mm blade width lets you remove large amounts of material quickly.
Available now from your Laser Tools stockist – always remember to check for the best prices More >
