REAL PEACE OF MIND WITH A DISKLOK
Apr 12th
So, I’ve got one of those BMW’s that certain types of weasels can break into by re-programing a dummy key using some form of ill-gotten witchcraft. One of those little faraday bags hopefully heads that one off at the pass.
However, I heard the other day that thieves are cutting steering wheels off cars as they have considerable value on the black market. Indeed, I spoke to an RAC man who told me that he had to attend a call out just like that last week
Time to return to good old-fashioned analogue forms of securing our property, although for the steering More >
‘WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE BLIZZARD, THE WONDERFUL BLIZZARD OF OZ…’
Apr 12th
Blizzard Snow Foam is a touchless pre-wash offered by vehicle care brand Power Maxed as part of its valeting range.
The Snow Foam product is a surface cleaner, a product used in the pre-wash stage of the valeting process to remove large chunks of dirt, grit and other contaminants from the surface prior to getting a little more ‘hands-on’. If these contaminants remained on the surface, micro-scratches and swirls could appear on the paintwork after a hands-on wash.
Power Maxed’s Blizzard Snow Foam is designed to be diluted 33:1, give or take depending on water hardness, and applied through a foam lance, More >
MACHINE MART LATEST
Apr 12th
Whether it’s maintaining your car or getting your storage well-organised, Machine Mart’s new catalogue has all the tools and equipment needed for your garage this spring.
Featuring over 500 new products and massive price cuts, the 500-page spring/summer 2018 catalogue is a ‘must have’ for car enthusiasts seeking a huge choice at unbeatable value.
New catalogue arrivals this spring include a range of Clarke 18V brushless impact wrenches, a new range of Clarke instant garages and a new range of powerful Clarke micro-jumpstarters.
Machine Mart also offers easy to assemble boltless shelving, quality air compressors, trolley jacks, engine cranes, battery chargers and welders, More >
WHAT’S THAT SONG TITLE BY THE MARVELLOUS AND UNDER-RATED BAND ‘BUDGIE’? IN THE GRIP OF A TYRE-FITTER’S HAND!
Apr 12th
Locking vice-grip pliers are always useful but sometimes you just need a little bit extra persuasion, especially with rusty and corroded parts. These new locking pliers from Laser tools (part number 7005) have a slide-hammer built in. What a difference this makes!
The tool is a high-quality and very robust set of vice-grip pliers, which is connected to a useful length slide hammer (370mm). It offers all the advantages of both tools, the versatility and gripping power of the vice-grip pliers, added to the power and control of a slide hammer.
You will find this a tremendously useful tool in the workshop. More >
FORGE MOTORSPORT MAKE IT
Apr 12th
Gloucestershire-based Forge Motorsport is well-known for its simply enormous range of bespoke, British-made tuning products. Covering almost every core tuner and classic car, they make literally thousands of perfectly tailored product lines to tune, restore or improve your ride.
The good news is, they also have an equally impressive range of universal solutions for the more obscure, weird and wonderful cars out there, too!
For the thriving, kit, classic, custom and race community, Forge has an extensive range of silicone hoses, pipe reducers, alloy bends, intercoolers, clamps, catch tanks, spacers – and practically anything else you might need to finish your dream More >
LOCKED RIGHT ON THERE!
Apr 12th
New from Sealey Tools is these Lock-On™ Combination Spanner Set – part number AK63921.
It’s suitable for daily professional use and features specially-machined flutes in the walls of the ring-end, which enable use on up to 85 per cent rounded fasteners. They are made from drop-forged, Chrome Vanadium steel, which is hardened and tempered and gives huge corrosion resistance.
The 15° offset ring-ends keep knuckles clear of obstructions while the 35° angled offset open end allows for improved access.
For further details or to view Sealey’s range visit www.sealey.co.uk or alternatively call their customer service department on 01284 757 500 ENDS.
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QUALITY BIT OF KIT
Apr 12th
Produced from high-quality aluminium with an elegant black anodised finish, the B-G Racing Steering wheel spacer is designed to bring the steering wheel closer to the driver for improved steering input and driver comfort.
The spacer adaptor comes complete with fixing screws, has a depth of 12.5mm and is multi-drilled for both 6x70mm and 6x74mm PCD bolt patterns to accommodate the majority of aftermarket steering wheels, thus enabling cross-compatibility between hub kits and steering wheels with either 6x70mm or 6x74mm PCD patterns.
For example: It would allow a user to fit a MOMO/Sparco/OMP/Simoni Racing/Mountney M-Range steering wheel to a Nardi/Personal hub kit More >
NICE STUFF
Apr 12th
FOLIATEC’s aim has always been to provide the tools for unconventional thinkers and non-conformists to produce distinctive and dramatic vehicles; an aim which is endorsed by the company’s by-line: BE DIFFERENT with FOLIATEC®.com. The latest FOLIATEC®.com catalogue is packed with new products that follow this theme…Each of the products embodies the idea of uniqueness. For instance: The attractive ‘Lug Nuts’ look – which came from the Japanese tuning scene – is easily achieved with a LugNuzzCover set, without having to change the wheel fixings. The colourful aluminium sleeves simply attach to the existing wheel bolts and are then held in place More >
MAKE TOPPING UP A CINCH
Apr 7th
Kitcar enthusiasts often have to struggle with the tight confines within their engine bays, making the filling and/or topping-up with fluids an often difficult process.
Well, if you can see it you can probably get to it with this flexible, narrow-necked funnel from Laser Tools (part number 7029). Although the funnel was designed specifically to gain access to motorcycle gearbox oil fillers, it is so versatile that it can be used for any fluid filler that is tucked away and difficult to access, whether it is coolant or brake fluid.
Manufactured from chemical resistant polypropylene, the funnel features a cranked 240mm long spout More >
WAM DB3-INSPIRED CLASSIC TO RETURN SOON
Apr 5th
Popped in to see Grandstand Coachworks recently. The Wiltshire-based classic restoration company now has the ex-Bill Monk WAM K3 under their control and is busy preparing their first example for launch this summer.
Bill sold the project after deciding to retire and his Aston DB3-inspired kit is a real peach. It’s based around BMW mechanicals and although Grandstand will be making some changes they are keen not to go too far away from Bill’s template.
Only fully-built examples will be available with prices yet to be set although bodies should be available in GRP or aluminium.
More information from www.grandstandcoachworks.com (and HERE soon) ENDS.
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