MIRROR, MIRROR …
Dec 23rd
A great new product from Car Builder Solutions is this Lightweight Polished Aluminium Mirror (#MIALWPF), which has flat glass and a natural satin finish to the aluminium. A bargain at £26.40.
It is IVA compliant with a diameter of 100mm front 80mm rear (40mm plated steel base diameter) and is supplied with a 5/16in bolt fixing on a spherical mount with a plastic washer.
In case you were wondering it has an overall height (above the mounting plate) of 115mm and it weighs just 160gm. Sold as single mirrors.
More from www.carbuilder.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
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MINI WHEELS
Dec 23rd
Chipped, rusty or dented rims will do nothing to enhance the look of a classic Mini or kitcars based on same.
Fortunately, Mini Spares can supply brand new steel Cooper S 10in wheels in a variety of options at sensible prices.
There is a choice of 3½in or 4½in and a choice of white or silver in either width.
The wheels are the same design as fitted as standard (3½in) or as a factory option (4½in) on the Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 Cooper S (white on Mk1 cars and silver on Mk2 and Mk3).
3½in x 10in – white order as 21A1282WHITE each – £62.40 More >
MOTUL TEAMS UP WITH ARIEL
Dec 23rd
Fast, fun, intuitive, innovative, quality, passion … these principles resonate with MOTUL’s core values, but they have also been attributed to Ariel Motor Company, which goes some way to explain why a newly-announced global partnership between MOTUL and Ariel is a perfect fit!
With a long and innovative history, Ariel Motor Company is today specialising in the manufacture of high-performance recreational vehicles, with the Atom proving an international success on both road and racetrack.
In 2014, Ariel added the high-performance Ariel Ace motorcycle to its range, with the Ariel Nomad road/off-road car following in 2015 ensuring that the company has gone from More >
GT40 CHRONICLE FROM VELOCE
Dec 23rd
A new and unique compilation of stories about the iconic GT40, all accompanied by a host of old and new photographs. While not a traditional history of the GT40, each individual story will give the reader new insights into the car’s design and development, as well as some fascinating racing tales and previously well-kept secrets divulged.
Chapters include an explanation of the mysteries of Appendix J and its impact on the design of the Mirage and MkIV GT40; a detailed scrutineering report on GT40P/1075 at Le Mans; some untold truths behind the 2005 name controversy; and the unrecorded engine swap which More >
BIG LIGHT
Dec 23rd
Forget hunting for gifts on Christmas Eve or praying your online order actually does arrive on time, why not get ahead of the game with some inspiration below from OSRAM?
Light bulbs may not be the obvious stocking filler. However, you can brighten up any car enthusiast or self-confessed petrol head’s Christmas with OSRAM’s wide range of high-quality bulbs.
NIGHT BREAKER 200
The NIGHT BREAKER 200 is a halogen upgrade bulb that is up to 200 per cent brighter than required by law, significantly improving road illumination and safety.
OSRAM recognises that better visibility helps drivers detect traffic signs and hazards quicker and react More >
CONTACTS LIST
Dec 16th
Dodgy car electrics are a bit scary and very annoying. Who doesn’t hate an illuminated warning light or iffy connection?
Stabilant 22 could be an answer to get you out of trouble – not only with your kitcar – when multi-pin connectors and stroppy electrics cause you grief.
The product is an electronic contact enhancer (liquid semi-conductor) that improves (and even restores in some cases) conductivity, reliability and performance of car electronics and gives the effect of a soldered joint even when you haven’t got an actual bond.
We’ll be putting the product fully through its paces very soon but I will say More >
SCALED-DOWN FERRARI REPLICA!
Dec 16th
The latest model from The Little Car Co, joining their Bugatti Baby II and Aston Martin Junior DB5 is the Ferrari Testa Rossa J a ¾-scale version of the Testa Rossa 250 Testa Rossa Pontoon, in association with Ferrari Classiche.
The company, based at Bicester Heritage offer the car with a hand-formed aluminium body, Borrani wheels, Nardi steering wheel, plus a 12kW electric motor good for 40mph.
Much like their other projects The Little Car Co’s Testa Rossa J is an exquisite thing and limited to 299 examples priced from £99,000!
More information from https://thelittlecar.co or https://testarossaj.com ENDS.
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FILTER IT OUT
Dec 16th
Webcon has introduced a range of Alpha-branded foam filters to suit DCOE style twin sidedraft carburettors or throttle bodies.
The filters are supplied with blank backplates to allow them to be fitted to a wide range of applications, and are available in three lengths as follows:
Length Part No RRP inc VAT 90mm AFA250 £85.04
120mm AFA250-120 £94.43
150mm AFA250-150 £100.73
Available now from 01932 787 100 or via www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
SERVICE WASH?
Dec 16th
GREAT special offer from Andy and Tim at Sevens & Classics at Brands Hatch.
Andy Noble explained: “Here at Sevens & Classics, we’re aware that a good number of our customers don’t like to drive their cars on Britain’s wet and salty winter roads. In addition, we also know how much of a pain it can be to arrange to get your car to us for maintenance work. So, we’ve come up with a winter promotion…
“For a limited period, we are offering, to all our local customers who live within a 50-mile radius of our Brands Hatch workshop, free covered collection and More >
WOOLIES GO TO BROOKLANDS
Dec 16th
New from Woolies Trim is this lovely Brooklands-pattern aeroscreen priced at £120.
New from Woolies Trim is this Brooklands pattern aeroscreen fitted with Triplex laminated glass and suitable for RAC competition.
It has a polished aluminium frame with chrome fittings and mounting legs. The mounting spigots are offset allowing a variable distance between bodywork and the bottom of the screen.
The frame width is 305mm (12in) and the overall width is 406mm (16in).
More from www.woolies-trim.co.uk or 01778 347 347 ENDS.
