SIXTY YEARS OF THE GLORIOUS E-TYPE
Mar 18th
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) has today unveiled a new E-type Evolution Exhibition at the British Motor Museum to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the launch of the Jaguar E-type. The exhibition tells the story of the evolution of the E-type from the racing C-and D-types of the 1950s, the E2A Prototype, its launch at Geneva on March 15, 1961, and finishes with a couple of very successful Racing V12 E-types from the 1970s.
Currently closed under COVID-19 restrictions the museum is planning to re-open on Monday, May 17 and the exhibition runs to the end of June. It starts with a More >
NEW KIT PACKAGES FROM REBEL PERFORMANCE
Mar 11th
Rebel Performance Machines – stars of the March/April 2021 issue of TKC MAG – has been busy simplifying their kit packages and the first of their models to benefit from their new three stage packages is the tR1ke model.
Stage One is the chassis kit at £4495 and includes the tubular spaceframe chassis ready to accept Yamaha R1 (1998 to 2006 model years) components, ProTech fully adjustable dampers, front wishbones complete with poly-bushes, crush tubes and ball-joints, forged alloy front uprights complete with hubs with radial-type brake caliper mounts, rear alloy bulkhead, alloy centre console and alloy sheet for floor, cycle More >
MEV DOING WELL
Mar 11th
A FINE BRACE – MEV EXOCET
I made my first visit to the ‘new’ MEV last week since Stewart and Sylvia Mutch acquired the Exocet kit from Stuart Mills back in June 2019.
The company is based in a very smart 3500 sq ft workshop in Staunton, Gloucestershire and visiting them is a very pleasing experience. They’ve carried on the momentum developed by Stuart Mills with the MX-5-based Exocet and have made a few neat developments themselves.
They have added what they call the ‘S’ – or ‘Sport’ – chassis (£600 extra) which features a bit more triangulation and is aimed at those More >
THINGS OF BEAUTY
Mar 11th
I love the work of Davide Mariscotti of K&Y Fob, an artisan of beautiful key fobs. Indeed, I am the proud owner of one of Davide’s hand-crafted fobs.
He has now branched out into a range of simply beautiful leather bags and my favourite is the Corsa Weekender Bag crafted from suede. As one would expect there’s a nod to motorsport particularly to cars with suede or Alcantara steering wheels and seats. He does like a theme does Davide.
Keeping the classic shape as other Weekenders, this one is very soft to touch and hardwearing and even has a waterproof treatment. Large More >
SOFT TOUCH TRAYS
Mar 11th
Laser Tools has just introduced a new range of rubber material, non-slip, semi-rigid tool trays that are ideal for general storage as well as keeping tools handy and in proximity when working. These trays are robust and durable but the flexible, soft-touch material will help prevent scratches on painted surfaces.
There are three trays in the range: part number 8043 is sized at 275mm x 145mm and is divided into three 20mm deep pockets with 15 hex bit holders (1/4in) moulded in.
Part number 8044is larger at 257mm x 232mm and has six pockets plus five socket holders which will take sockets up to a More >
NEW HOME FOR EUROPA SPARES
Mar 11th
After more years than I care to remember located at Fauld Camp in Tutbury, Wayne Roper’s Europa Spares has moved home!
They’ve recently moved to a new location about five miles away in Needwood and although at the moment they can’t accept visitors it won’t be long until they can at which point all will be welcome!
You’ll now find them at: Unit 6, Lakeside, Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9PD
They also have a brand-new website which is now much easier to use and among the new products are these glorious Smiths magnolia-faced Mechanical Speedometers with chrome IVA-compliant bezel More >
NEW MACHINE MART CATALOGUE
Mar 11th
The new Spring/Summer 2021 Machine Mart catalogue is packed full of all the tools and equipment you need whether it is for a hobbyist, DIY enthusiast or professional.
Featuring over 400 price cuts and new products, the new 500-page spring/summer catalogue is a ‘must have’ for anyone seeking a huge choice of tools and equipment at unbeatable value.
With over 6000 items of tools and machinery in the new catalogue and over 15,000 extra products online, you’ll be sure to find the tools you need!
To order your catalogue simply go online to www.machinemart.co.uk, visit your local store or call 0844 880 1265 More >
LITTLE DEVIL
Mar 11th
I do love a hard paste wax and I’ve built up a nice collection. To be honest, I don’t always use them, mainly because I’ve found that synthetic polymer liquid waxes, sealants and quick detailers give such great performance and mega levels of levels of gloss I find I don’t have to reach for a paste wax.
They are a bit more labour intensive than quick detailers, for example and it’s true that if you use too much they can be a royal pain to remove let alone buff to a shine. They are a luxurious product though. Find a good More >
SUPPLE LEATHER
Mar 11th
Another product from Tenzi’s Pro Detailing range is their Leather Conditioner that is a thick gel that you work into your leather seats.
I had some leather seats that were very dry and slightly cracked and I liberally slathered the product all over the seat squabs. I have to say that when it dried the seats definitely felt more supple and were soft to the touch.
I’m fed up with using leather conditioners, balms and potions that don’t seem to do much, some of them seem to be nothing more elaborate or specialist than a bottle of Oil of Ulay!
At £ 17.76 More >
MAX WAX
Mar 11th
American brand Pearl Nano make great products and their range is available in the UK from Mitch at Car Cleaning UK.
One of their best, in my view is Carnauba Spray Wax. It contains Brazilian Carnauba, polymers and fillers meaning it can hide minor scratches while also giving an impressive shine.
It is designed to work well with ceramic coated, sealed and waxed surfaces so it is an ideal topper and is also safe and effective on trim and plastics.
I found it easy to use and it gave my paint a soft, silky feel that lasted well.
A 500ml bottle currently costs £15.99 More >
