FLARES? REALLY?
May 9th
The handheld Summit Racing™ Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit allows you to make or repair steel, nickel-copper, annealed stainless steel, and any other soft metal tubing lines on or off the vehicle. Its compact size makes it perfect for working in confined spaces.
The Summit Racing™ Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit includes the following components: • 45-degree single and double inverted flare dies for 3/16in and 1/2in tubing • 4.75mm-10mm line ISO bubble flare dies • 5/16- and 3/8-inch GM fuel line dies • 1/4-, 5/16-, and 3/8in push-connect fitting dies • 3/8- and 1/2in GM transmission cooling line dies • OP-0 die More >
GREAT STUFF
May 9th
That TIRE FINISH product is a banger!
American car care giant, Stoner Car Care, has an impressive reputation to match its vast range of premium products with professional standards
With summer just around the corner, now is the time when drivers will start thinking about their vehicles and cleaning and polishing them to make them look their best in the nice weather, therefore, they’ll need the best products to clean and protect their cars.
Stoner Quick Detailer is perfect for fast touch-ups or a quick wipe-down between drives. This product sprays on fast and wipes off easily, this is partly due to the More >
2CV INSURANCE DEAL FROM PETER JAMES
May 9th
Peter James Insurance has announced an exclusive partnership with the 2CVGB Club to create a new club insurance scheme specifically designed for the owners of 2CV, Dyane, Ami, Mehari, Bijou cars (Ed’s note: I assume this applies to kitcars based on same? Worth checking).
The organisation represents the interests of all historic Citroën A-series cars in the UK and has around 2200 members. The club was formed in 1978 and carries out important work to preserve the future of these historic vehicles by sharing technical knowledge and ensuring continued access to increasingly rare spare parts. The club also keeps an extensive More >
BRUSH OFF
May 9th
Here’s a new ‘must-have’ from Laser Tools – a set of 24 crimped wire brushes (part number 8862), each fitted with a 6mm shank and suitable for use with any electric or cordless drill. It includes both cup and flat-style brushes that are ideal for cleaning, deburring and surface preparation on a wide variety of surfaces.
The set includes 6 x 50mm diameter and 6 x 100mm flat-type crimped wire brushes plus 6 x 50mm and 6 x 76mm cup-style wire brushes. All the brushes have a 6mm shank with the brush wires being copper-plated steel for strength and durability and More >
IT’S A SPOILER!
May 2nd
M-Style has announced the release of a carbon-fibre GTS-style rear spoiler specifically designed for the BMW F82 M4; however, the spoiler can also be fitted to the M2, M3 and M2C. It attracted my attention as I think it also has great attraction for kit and specialist car owners.
The spoiler is priced at £699 inc VAT.
M-Style recommends professional fitting which is available for £120 inc VAT at its Romford-based fitting centre.
More information from www.mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115 ENDS.
CUTTING. VERY CUTTING
May 2nd
Laser Tools has just introduced a pair of cable cutters (part number 8782), designed for clean and effortless cutting through various cables, including starter motor and battery main cables up to 10mm in diameter. These cutters feature two distinct sets of cutting jaws—one suitable for coaxial cables and the other for steel and aluminium-clad cables. Ideal for use by mechanics, electricians, auto electricians, and DIY enthusiasts.
This cable cutter features spring-loaded, cushion-grip handles which enable one-handed operation. The design of the curved main jaws allows cutting without flattening or damaging the cable. The lower straight blade has a plastic safety shroud More >
KING OF FILTERS
May 2nd
Webcon is delighted to announce that the legendary Malpassi Filter King fuel filter and regulator assembly is available once again.
The Filter King fuel filter features: a glass bowl to easily assess the condition of the replaceable filter, two x push-on 5/16 (8mm) fuel unions, a universal mounting bracket, and a captive thread to allow fitment of a fuel pressure gauge (the use of Webcon WFR150 0-15psi fuel pressure gauge is recommended).
The Filter King is a genuine Malpassi product, which works in the 1.5 – 7psi range so is suitable for all Weber carburettor installations. Order as part number WFR103.
WFR103 Filter More >
SUITABLY RESTRAINED
May 2nd
The Summit Racing™ Universal Harness Bar is designed for use with a roll-over bar-style racing harness system in cars that don’t have or require a roll cage.
The bar has a telescopic centre section with one inner and two outer steel tubes so you can adjust it from just over 48in to a tad over 59in in length.
The bar bolt to mounts that attach to the car’s B-pillars with the included 5/16inh RivNuts.
The harness bar should be installed so it sits between 0- and 10- degrees below the shoulder for optimum harness angle.
Summit Racing Universal Harness Bar is a bolt-in, but More >
TVR ‘SCREENS
May 2nd
Leading TVR parts supplier Motaclan is thrilled to announce that, with the arrival of the newly re-manufactured T350 MkII and Sagaris windscreens from June 2024, they are now able to supply screens for all models from M Series to Sagaris, directly from stock.
Made using the original factory tooling and traditional methods, Motaclan has teamed up with specialist glass supplier Pilkington Classics, based in Redditch, and reintroduced this product for TVR Owners.
Pilkington has been producing glass for over 70 years, as an OEM and aftermarket supplier. The respected firm is one of the largest suppliers of automotive glass in the world. More >
GBS ADDS SEQUENTIAL OPTION WITH SADEV AND SWR MOTORSPORT
May 2nd
Great British Sports Cars has announced that they can now supply the exquisite Sadev SCL82-17 six-speed sequential gearbox for the Zero – or indeed for any other application that a customer may have and wishes to fit the ‘box too.
GBS co-director, Ruth Hall told me: “We are pleased to announce that we will now be offering the Sadev SCL82-17 six-speed sequential gearbox options for the Zero and through our parts shop Kit Spares for other cars. After a recent visit from Sadev’s UK agent SWR Motorsport, we are pleased to be working with them to offer a full range of More >
