PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.
Jun 10th
Drink-drive is back on the agenda as the weather hots up and social activity resumes, with BBQs in the back garden and visits to the pub. June is traditionally the second biggest month for roadside breath tests.
Staycations will mean people driving more while on holiday in the UK this summer and sports venues are re-opening their gates for live events as well – so motorists are more likely to unintentionally drink-drive the morning after socialising, posing a risk to themselves and other road users.
Alcohol consumption also rose during lockdown. In a recent poll carried out by AlcoSense Breathalysers, 44 per cent of More >
NEW ARRIVAL – AN AARDVARK!
Jun 3rd
ARL has announced a new model due for launch this summer. The SP-1 will be offered alongside the existing GT-R model.
The new one is described as a significant evolution of the GT-R, which has been created to deliver a more track-focused car with updated styling. The approach taken for development was to question each component of the car and look at how it can be improved to make it faster around a lap and, of course, easier to assemble.
The all-new bodywork has a lower frontal area for less drag in addition to integrated alignment features to make it easy to More >
COMPETITION TIME – HURRY!
Jun 3rd
Motul, Witham Motorsport and Great British Sportscars are keeping open the entry deadline for the livery design competition of the Motul-Edition GBS Zero throughout half term week, in order to give families the chance to submit designs for the exciting hand-built sportscar.
“We been impressed by the standard of entries that we have received, so far, for the livery competition, with some good creative thinking evident,” explained Motul UK Country Manager, Callum Goodland.
“However, we really want to encourage families with kids still at school, to enter the competition, so we hope that, by keeping the competition open during half term week, More >
UNDER PRESSURE
Jun 3rd
Ensuring that the fuel pressure is set correctly is always the first step taken when tuning carburettors or diagnosing fuelling faults. It is therefore vital that the gauge used is as accurate as possible.
The new fuel pressure gauges from Webcon are superb quality, fluid-filled gauges that register precise measurement of fuel pressure on either carburettor or EFI systems.
The gauges are supplied with a 1/8in NPT thread to allow easy fitment to either an inline adaptor or a Filter King style regulator.
Webcon fuel pressure gauges are branded with the Webcon logo to prevent confusion with poor quality alternatives and are available More >
CLASSIC SEATING FROM EUROPA SPARES
Jun 3rd
More new products from Europa Specialist Spares are of a seating nature.
The Cobra Roadster SS in vinyl is based on the timeless style of seat dating back to the early sixties and they can be custom-built to your specifications. Prices start at £286.80 inc VAT each.
The second new chair is a Corbeau Classic Bucket Seat with a headrest and in wide fitting. This is one of the most iconic classic-style seat designs available. These cost £427.20 inc VAT each.
For more information on these and everything else the company stocks visit www.europaspares.com or call 01283 815 609 ENDS.
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FIFTY PER CENT LIGHTER THAN OEM!
Jun 3rd
Webcon has announced that their superb MSX crossflow cylinder head for the MGB is once again in full production and is available from stock.
The head is manufactured from lightweight aluminium, which makes it approximately 50 per cent lighter than the stock iron head. It is also easier to modify and has significantly better heat dissipation qualities.
The MSX crossflow cylinder head allows the fitment of a pair of Weber DCOE carburettors or DCOE-style throttle bodies using the appropriate intake manifold.
The item is available with or without valves and springs as follows:
Without Valves/Springs – Part no. 9990261300 – £1501 inc VAT
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CROSSFLOW COVER UP!
Jun 3rd
Given the age of surviving Ford Crossflow and Pre-Crossflow engines, most will be in need of a timing chain replacement by now.
With this in mind, Burton Power has a complete Timing Chain Replacement Kit that includes camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket, timing chain, front crankshaft seal, chain tensioner pad, camshaft sprocket lock tab and front cover/water pump gasket.
The kit is suitable for both Ford Pre-Crossflow OHV Kent and Ford Crossflow OHV Kent engines and can be ordered as part number FP618K at just £48 inc. VAT. Applications for this are numerous and include literally thousands of kitcars.
For further details call 0208 More >
GOOD IDEA, THIS
Jun 3rd
An interesting new spray paint service may be of interest to totalkitcar/TKC Mag readers.
The Touch Up Paint Factory has just launched their new website and service for DIY car painters in need of touching up their kitcar’s bodywork or just wanting to tackle a smaller job in their garage.
TUPF say that they have over 250,000 colours available and their paint can give a professional-grade finish if used according to the instructions.
They offer colour-matched tins and also handy touch-up ‘pens’ for getting into stone chips and the like. Both options feature a custom pigment, a clear coat additive and also a More >
NICE THREADS MATE
Jun 3rd
I’m a paid-up fan of the t-shirts by Charles Goddard of Studio 1710 and they’ve just announced a new batch of classic-themed t-shirts which include pre-war MG racecars and Baja monsters like ‘Big Oly’ Ford Bronco.
Lots of other options available and excellent quality and value for money starting at £19.50. More from www.studio1710.com ENDS.
KEEP COOL WITH SUMMIT AND DEWITTS
Jun 3rd
Here’s one primarily for our North American readers.
The main culprit for overheating engines is almost always the same: not having a properly fitted radiator fan shroud. A shroud too small to cover the entire surface area of the radiator reduces the amount of cool air funnelled through the radiator by as much as 50 per cent.
Leave the shroud off due to a lack of space results in almost zero low-speed cooling and a hot engine that spits onto the ground.
The DeWitts Radiator Universal Brushless Electric Fan Kit will fix that. Its heat-resistant, GRP shroud is super-thin design (only 3¾in thick) to More >
