SHIELD STUFF FROM HEAT
May 2nd
Turbochargers generate lots of heat and you want to keep that heat inside the turbo to keep the turbine wheel spinning and keep under-bonnet temperatures from spiking and damaging your paint and heat-sensitive electronics.
Summit Racing’s Volcano Turbo Heat Shields do just that. Made from volcanic rock fibre and high-tech materials, the shields are stronger than other types, and can withstand radiant heat up to 1800 degrees F continuous and 2500 degrees intermittent.
More from www.summitracing.com ENDS.
F48 – THE TWO-DAY DEHAVILLAND
May 2nd
The DeHavilland F48 will make its debut at Stoneleigh 2019 and it’s a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined sportscar.
DeHavilland boss, Terry Groves told me: “The brief we gave ourselves for the car we are now launching as the F48 was quite a complex one. It involved designing a car that was unique, quick to assemble, had good performance, was easily maintainable, functional, offer very good value for money and finally could be assembled by a complete novice.
“In order to accomplish everything set out in our design brief we have had to seriously look at how kitcars and mainstream sportscars are manufactured More >
BULGARIAN BEAUTY
Apr 25th
Bulgarian kitcar maker AeroMaster is now offering their LMP race-orientated replica in kit form. Gunther Schleyer of German company, CCK Kempten (for many years they’ve promoted leading UK kit and specialist car makers in their homeland) gave some advice in the development stages. The LMP is a pastiche of the ultra-pretty Bentley LMP endurance racer of 2001.
Initially, a track-orientated version will be available although a road-going package will appear later in 2019. How good would that be tooling down to the local pub or visiting McDonalds Drive-Thru?
The Sofia-based manufacturer supplies worldwide, directly from their factory and rolling chassis kit packages More >
COOL NEW HERITAGE DIVISION FROM BAILEY MORRIS
Apr 25th
For over forty years, Bailey Morris has been one of the UK’s leading propshaft manufacturers and component distributor in the UK.
They’ve just announced the launch of Heritage & Speed, a brand-new range of custom-made propshafts for the motorsport, kitcar and classic car markets.
The company’s new division will cover the following products and services:
Custom propshafts for motorsport and classic car applications
Lightweight propshafts and components
Heavy duty propshafts and components
High-quality components
Technical sales support
Bespoke finishing and design
“While classic cars continue to grow in popularity, restoration projects can be timely and expensive, with the necessary components regularly being discontinued or tricky to locate,” said Richard More >
I’M A FAN!
Apr 25th
These great value robust drum fans are ideal for commercial and industrial applications, providing a solution for fast cooling in large workshops, garages, factories and more!
The range produces an excellent amount of air flow, up to 310mᶟ per minute, allowing large areas to be cooled quickly and efficiently, with three large fan sizes to choose from 24in, 30in or a hefty 36in!
All models include two handles and are mounted on large rubber wheels for easy transportation to wherever it is required.
Prices start from £142.80 inc VAT.
Machine Mart offers a wide range of air conditioners, fans and dehumidifiers available at keen More >
SEALEY’S LATEST COOL PROMOTION
Apr 25th
Sealey is launching their NEW 56-page Storage & Workstations Promotion on May 1st. This promotion has over 470 products on offer. It contains products with up to 67 per cent discount off list price and is valid to the end of December 2019.
This promotion incorporates a great range of toolchests, tool trays, cabinets and tool cupboards, trolleys, workbenches, site boxes and combo deals. There are cash boxes, bags, key cabinets and safes, racking, space-saving wall mounting, stackable and freestanding storage options, as well as water resistant cases, accessories and modular systems.
Check out the new Superline Pro Black Edition Tool cabinet on More >
CUT IT OUT!
Apr 25th
There is any number of oval tube electric exhaust cut-out, but Summit Racing reckon that none have all of the features of Granatelli Motorsports’ 3in Oval Electric Exhaust Cutout Systems.
One-Touch Open and Close Switch
Some exhaust cut-out systems have an activation switch that must be held down to open and close the butterfly plates. That can lead to over-torquing the butterfly shaft, which can damage the internal gears of the drive system. The Granatelli exhaust cut-out systems have a smart-chip-controlled, one-touch-switch to open and close the butterfly plates and prevent over torquing.
45 Degree Turndowns
Granatelli Motorsports includes 45-degree stainless steel turndowns in More >
MINI NEWS PIECE!
Apr 19th
New home for the MG TF-based Wide Track Mini kit hitherto made by Speed 3 Automotive.
Steve Milburn and his team at Speed 3 will be concentrating on their Metro 6R4 Group B rally car replica, meaning that the WT kit is now made by Birch Motorsport of Heathfield, East Sussex, a mere stone’s throw from TKC Towers!
Birch Motorsport will be taking their bow at Stoneleigh on May 5 & 6 and we’ll be bringing you more information on this one, including details of pricing in the coming weeks.
More information from 07399 114 442 ENDS.
SAFETY FIRST WITH THIS INNOVATIVE STICK
Apr 19th
Originally invented by the Russians during the space-race as a means of putting fires out in spacecraft, the Fire Safety Stick could be a product to greatly interest kitcar owners.
After the space-race the Russians didn’t take it further and was then discovered by an Italian company, leading to the commercially available product you see here.
Unique in that it is able to extinguish all major types of fire – solid combustibles (wood, paper, plastic, textiles), liquid flammables (petrol, diesel), gases (propane, butane, methane), electrical fires up to 100,000-volts and even cooking oils and deep fat fryers. No other extinguisher can handle More >
STOP SCRATCHING!
Apr 19th
Leading car care, company, Meguiar’s has announced the launch of their new Meguiar’s® Quik Scratch Eraser Kit.
Working by hand to remove swirls, scuffs and scratches take a lot of time and energy. This inclusive kit supplies you with everything needed to quickly remove light paint defects with very little effort. You supply a standard household drill and then say goodbye to those annoying scuffs, scratches and paint transfer marks that have been preventing your car from looking its best.
The new kit includes Meguiar’s proprietary 4in Scratch Eraser Pad, Meguiar’s® ScratchX® 2.0 Fine Scratch & Blemish Remover and a premium 16in More >
