ALUMINIUM-BODIED JEWEL
Apr 27th
Lincolnshire-based Martin Batho is a clever lad. Over 25-years’ experience in sheet-metal work and welding fabrication means that he is a bit of a dab-hand at making anything you want out of the material.
Several years ago, he produced his own aluminium-bodied Lotus Seven-inspired sportscar and made a rather nice job of it. He decided to offer a kit version commercially and impressed lots of people at last year’s Stoneleigh kitcar show and suitably encouraged he has spent the last 12-months developing it further and will be at this year’s show with the latest version of the MB1.
It really is a More >
A BIT ON THE SIDE
Apr 27th
If you are into advanced car care and detailing then you know that a dryer is a good addition to your armoury as it speeds up the time it takes to get rid of water from various parts of your car.
The Blaster SideKick, from Killer Brands, is ideal for those small drying jobs, engine bays, wheels, mirrors, headlights and grille surround where water likes to hide – corroding in silence and ready to streak the moment you drive away. The perfect car detailer.
The SideKick is also ideal for drying motorcycles be it sportbike or custom dripping in chrome. The dryer will More >
FILTERS ARE A WRENCH!
Apr 27th
Burton Power can now supply the latest K&N wrench-off oil filters for a number of popular Ford applications.
Each canister oil filter comes with a hex nut welded to the top of the canister so it can be easily wrenched-off with a standard tool. A hole is drilled through the wrench-off nut to secure the oil filter with a safety wire that is required in many types of racing. The canister features rolled threads to help prevent stripping and provides a smoother installation.
K&N Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filters are specially designed for high durability and high flow rates in extreme conditions. The More >
MIGS FROM MACHINE MART
Apr 27th
The excellent value and highly-popular MIG 135TE welder is ideal for use involving automotive repair and many other DIY jobs. It is very easy to set up and use, with features such as turbofan cooling for prolonged full power welding, coupled with professional style, non-live torches which are distinct advantages to the more inexperienced welder.
This model has power settings from 30-130amps and can weld mild steel up to 5mm thick. It comes in a stylish case with a hinged side door for easy access to the wire reel, which can hold wire sizes of 0.6-0.8mm. The gas bottle is stored More >
NEW BEETLE MOTORS
Apr 27th
Summit Racing is of the firm belief that old Beetles never really die, they just get restored, turned into Speedster replicas or beach buggies, hot rodded or even recycled.
As simple as a VW Type 1 engine is to work on, a lot of air-cooled fans would probably be happy with one of SCAT VW’s ‘0000 Mile’ Long Block engines.
These dual port long blocks have high performance baked right in and are ready for your induction system, headers, and ignition. The blocks feature a new engine case; cylinder jugs with forged pistons; cylinder heads; and these new components:
- Eight-pin cast crankshaft
- Chromoly I-beam More >
SAFETY FIRST WHEN WELDING. ALWAYS.
Apr 27th
Sealey’s NEW Welding Helmets feature True Colour technology for improved visibility, less eye strain and realistic colour recognition. A contoured design helmet, which has an adjustable headband for added comfort and a solar panel power supply, automatically switches from light to dark on striking arc.
There are sensitivity and delay controls that are adjusted by a rotary knob on side of the helmet. Suitable for MIG, TIG and arc welding they have a useful grinding function which enables the user to grind without removing the mask.
These welding helmets have infinitely adjustable shade control between 9-13, are available in black, blue, red More >
STICKY STUFF
Apr 27th
Amongst Merlin Motorsport’s plethora of useful products for motorsport, road and kitcar enthusiasts are some oft-overlooked workshop essentials.
For example, they carry the complete range of Hylomar products, masters of engine, gearbox and transmission sealants and adhesives, such as Hylomar Universal Blue and Hylomar M, which provide some of the best sealing and jointing available on the market today.
Go to – HYLOMAR page on the Merlin Motorsport website.
Likewise, they also have a full line-up of the excellent J-B Weld adhesives and sealants.
J-B Weld Cold Weld Reinforced Epoxy – Provides strong and long-lasting repairs to metal along with many other materials. Mixed at a ratio More >
HANDY DISPENSER
Apr 27th
The B-G Racing Folding Paper Towel Roll Dispenser is designed to accommodate both large and small blue paper towel rolls and features a serrated blade to provide a clean, straight cut.
Its size and weight make it easily manoeuvrable, so it is perfect for use at home as well as in the workshop or garage. When not in use it simply folds flat for ease of storage and transportation.
Suitable for rolls with a minimum core diameter of 17mm (0.67in) and a maximum width of 400mm (15¾in) and is priced at £41.99 inc VAT.
For more details call 01268 764 411 or visit More >
DMO CONTINUE THE LEGEND
Apr 19th
A Lotus Seven-inspired sportscar that has kept a slightly low profile in recent times is the Legend, devised and formerly marketed by Pete Lathrope at GKD Sportscars. It’s now under the control of DMO Sportscars run by Steven Bruyninckx.
The BMW-based kit is a truly excellent product and can use the mechanicals of either E36 or E46 generations of the Bavarian manufacturer’s 3-Series or ‘Dreier’ to our German friends.
The car utilises a good chunk of the donor over and above the engine and gearbox including major stuff like driveshafts, differential, steering assembly and brakes right down to handbrake and gearlever and More >
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL
Apr 19th
It goes without saying that I’m a bit of car care devotee and probably spend far too much time keeping my cars as shiny and well-presented as I can. I also like to publicise on the website the products I use that I feel make a difference.
One I’ve used just recently hails from American brand Adams Polishes in the form of their Quick Detail product, that can be used for a quick between wax shine, as a clay lube or as a ‘topper’, the final shine after you’ve cleaned, polished, waxed and sealed your car’s body surface.
There are several quick More >
