FIT YOUR OWN TYRES
Mar 12th
The Clarke CMTC1 Manual Tyre Changer is a great tool to have in any garage, workshop or even mounted in the rear of a van.
The CMTC1 has a heavy-duty steel construction and a tough powdercoated finish. Featuring a bead breaker and demount/mounting tools, this manual tyre changer will change tyres on wheels up to 19in in size.
This model is available for £214.80 inc VAT.
More information from www.machinemart.co.uk ENDS.
FACTORY FIVE IN UK WITH TECH-AUTOS
Mar 5th
Factory Five Racing is almost definitely the largest kitcar manufacturer in the world in volume terms and although a variety of people have personally imported their kit packages here over the years the Massachusetts-based company has never really had an official agent in the UK who have imported their complete range – until now.
Dan Walsh of Tech-Autos of Frome, Somerset has been restoring and modifying a variety of cars for several years and he recently did a deal to represent Factory Five here. He’ll be bringing in most of the range including Roadster, Subaru Impreza-based 818S and Type 65.
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ALL NEW CHESIL WEBSITE
Mar 5th
If you are a fan of the Porsche Speedster replica then you might be interested to know that new Chesil owners, Westfield Sports Cars has just unveiled a new website dedicated to the Chesil product, including details on kits, turnkeys, conventional Beetle-base or their pure electric version.
I spent an enjoyable 20 minutes trawling the site and found it very informative. You will too, so visit www.chesil.co.uk or call 01384 400 077 ENDS.
“… I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW THE …” SORRY!
Mar 5th
Burton Power has announced that it now has universal mirrors that are perfect for track use. They feature convex glass to provide a wide field of vision to give you the best view of what’s behind you.
The mirror fastens to the rollcage front crossbar using the bolt-on brackets provided for a secure fitment that will not vibrate loose. All the brackets are slotted to provide a wide range of adjustment and are secured to the mirror using two wing knobs that allow for simple adjustment by hand.
The kit includes 1 x mirror and 2 x mounting brackets.
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LOVE THIS FROM MOMO
Mar 5th
The craftsmanship of MOMO’s artisans reaches new heights with the Targa Heritage Gear Shift Knob.
Mahogany and beechwood have been expertly combined and shaped into a sphere to create a contrast between colours and materials. The crown jewel of this shift knob is the vintage tobacco leather top, stamped with the MOMO Heritage logo to ensure no-one is left in any doubt as to its pedigree. The short, round body of Targa fits perfectly on open palm grip, giving full and ergonomic control of the gear shift.
It is priced at £179.99 inc VAT with more from 01268 764 411 or visit www.momo-uk.co.uk ENDS.
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CAR BUILDER LIGHT UP
Mar 5th
These new 80mm Round Self Adhesive Red Lens Stop Tail from Car Builder Solutions are ‘E9’ marked and although discreet they are powerful lamps that can be surface-mounted on any flat panel or mounted in Car Builder’s triple housing #8030MB
The lamp locates in a 12mm hole for wiring and has a flat-back with 3M double-sided adhesive pad.
WIRING:
WHITE: Negative 12volt.
RED – + 12v Stop.
BROWN – +12v Tail.
These lamps cost £13.20 and are just one of Car Builder’s large range of lamps and lights.
More from www.carbuilder.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
SEALEY UP FOR PROMOTION!
Mar 5th
With over 570 offers inside and more than 80 new products, Sealey’s Spring Promotion is sure to catch your eye with discounts up to 55 per cent off list price.
The Spring promotion contains great sections of products including Hand Tools, Lighting, Storage, Jacking & Lifting, Welding & Cutting, Motorcycle Tools, Pumps & Janitorial items. There are also Air & Vehicle Service Tools, Machine Shop, Consumables, Bodyshop, Shot Blasting products, and lots more. Keep a lookout for products with FREE items throughout the promotion.
This promotion sees the launch of Sealey’s new VMSC01 – 2000W Steam Cleaner which produces pressurised steam up More >
SOME IDEAS ARE GOOD; SOME ARE JUST BRILLIANT!
Feb 27th
Here’s a great new venture that we think will be of great interest to totalkitcar/TKC Mag readers. It’s called The Machine Shop and is located in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Basically, if you are struggling for workshop space or don’t have a covered area in which to work, or you have the skills to do a specific job but don’t have the equipment, join up at The Machine Shop and use their space and their tools and machinery. How often have you been left on a Sunday afternoon wishing for access to a TIG welder or a metal guillotine, for example?
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NEW MX-5 SERIES FROM THE 750 MOTOR CLUB
Feb 27th
Team Sellars Racing (aka TSR Engineering) run by Stuart Sellars, are big players in the world of 750 Motor Club Locost and Sports Specials championships and for clubman racers, they offer a full package from racecar preparation to arrive and drive; from engine tuning to custom-built dampers.
They’ve also recently launched their new TSR Lotus Seven-inspired model for the new for 2020 Ma7da Series, which formerly ran as part of the Locost Championship under the control of the good folk at the 750 Motor Club.
The TSR is built around the Ma7da regulations calling for a Mazda MX-5 Mk2½ model, which has More >
VERY SPECIAL EDITION RS200 REPLICA
Feb 27th
Rettendon, Essex-based RS Retro makers of superb RS200 replicas, have announced a new fully-built-only ‘Black Edition’ model, which features a full carbon-fibre body, MSA-spec roll-cage, a strengthened chassis, centre-lock wheels, an aero-package and competition-spec mono-shocks.
The Ford EcoBoost 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine will be enough to propel the stealthy and frankly gorgeous-looking RS Retro 200 model along very nicely. It wears a from £100,000 price tag but considering the specification, the rarity value and beautiful looks seem like big value for money.
More information from www.rsretro.smugmug.com ENDS.
