BUY TWO! ONE FOR YOUR ENGINE; THE OTHER TO LOOK AT!
Feb 1st
Forge Motorsport is best known for its range of alloy forced induction kit, and its latest offering is true to form; a beautifully engineered, impressively compact 44mm piston external wastegate. It’s a component well-suited to a massive array of different cars with varying turbo setups, and one that opens the door to some frankly massive power figures.
Forge set itself the lofty goal of producing ‘the world’s best external wastegate,’ which is no mean feat when you consider the calibre of the opposition at hand! Forge was able to build upon the solid foundations of its original piston operated wastegate when More >
CRIKEY, I’M SURE THERE’S A POLAR BLAST
Feb 1st
Autoglym has made car washing even more fun – as well as much easier – with the release of its superior Snow Foam – Polar Blast, applied through a jet-wash lance. As the perfect precursor to a wash routine, it reduces the risk of scratches and swirls by covering the vehicle in a spectacular rich blanket of foam that clings to paintwork to gently loosen and lift dirt and heavy soiling prior to shampooing. Best of all, if your car is only lightly dirty, Polar Blast can replace the shampoo stage altogether!
Developed in Autoglym’s industry-leading labs, Polar Blast produces an More >
FITECH AT THE SUMMIT
Feb 1st
First came the FiTech Go Street 400HP. Then the FiTech Mean Street 800HP upped the ante. For those who think something inbetween would be just right, Summit Racing now offers the FiTech Easy Street 600HP system.
Like all FiTech EFI systems, the Easy Street is a self-learning, plug and play system designed to fit on most any four-barrel carb-ed intake manifold. That makes it perfect for upgrading such motors. The ECU is mounted directly to the throttle body for simplified wiring and easy installation, and the 70 lb.-hr. flow-matched fuel injectors can support up to 600bhp.
The FiTech Easy Street system is More >
RING AUTOMOTIVE WILL KEEP YOU INFLATED
Feb 1st
Recent research into the maintenance of car tyres by British drivers suggests that 40 per cent of cars have dangerously uninflated tyres. The research, from Kwik Fit, showed that British drivers are risking their safety by driving on poorly maintained tyres. Underinflated tyres also make driving less efficient, meaning that it is costing drivers at the fuel pump as well.
To help, Ring, the vehicle lighting and car accessory specialist, has a complete range of tyre care devices that can help drivers to stay safe and save money.
Tyre Pressure Gauges
For an instant, accurate tyre pressure reading, Ring’s range of gauges are More >
GOING TO CALIFORNIA – ON A MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP!
Feb 1st
The MOMO California is finished in beautiful black leather. The 360mm diameter rim is accented with polished chrome spokes and features the iconic MOMO logo on the horn button as proof of pedigree.
This quality, classic-style steering wheel reflects the true heritage of MOMO, harking back to its beginnings in 1964 and is priced at £311.99 inc VAT.
For more details visit www.momo-uk.co.uk or call 01268 764 411 ENDS.
MINI SPARES TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF
Feb 1st
A sudden loss of oil pressure can destroy an engine in seconds. The standard 7lb oil pressure switch fitted to classic Minis often gives the warning too late to save the engine.
Mini Spares new uprated 20lb oil pressure switch activates the warning light when the oil pressure drops to 20lbs giving the driver precious extra seconds to shut down the engine.
The oil pressure switch can be ordered as part number HPS1 at just £18.60 inc VAT, which seems like a small price to pay to protect your engine.
For more details call 01707 607 700 or visit www.minispares.com ENDS.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GINETTA CARS ON SIXTY YEARS
Jan 26th
HRH The Princess Royal visited Garforth-based Ginetta this week to begin celebrations of the marque’s 60th anniversary year. The marque has been building sportscars since 1958.
HRH, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, visited Ginetta Cars this week to help commence their sixtieth anniversary celebrations
The Princess enjoyed a tour with Ginetta and LNT Group Chairman, Lawrence Tomlinson. She saw each stage of car design and build across the whole Ginetta range. Commencing in the research and design facility, Her Royal Highness was guided through the factory, specifically viewing the construction of the latest Ginetta prototypes, including the G58 and recently launched G60-LT-P1 ranges.
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AUTOGLYM RAISES THE BAR FURTHER
Jan 26th
What do you do when you’ve created one of the world’s best-ever car waxes? Well, if you’re royal-warranted car-care maestro Autoglym, you continue to refine and develop it until you come up with something even better. Therefore, after literally years of non-stop development, Autoglym is unveiling its extraordinary new Ultra High Definition (UHD) Wax.
Clearly not one to rest on their collective laurels, Autoglym’s crack team of white-coated boffins have been working tirelessly in their clinical lab to create a product that’s even more effective than the one it replaces. The current favourite, HD Wax, was well-loved by professional detailers and More >
COSMETICS? NO, COMETICS!
Jan 26th
Burton Power has recently increased its range of Cometic Head Gaskets both in terms of available applications and the variety of thicknesses available. In some applications there are as many as eleven thickness options available.
Cometic is one of the most respected gasket brands in motorsport and have become the gasket of choice amongst engine builders at all levels of competition and street tuning.
Cometic’s MLS gaskets are made from three or more layers of stainless steel.
Cometic uses stainless steel for increased strength, corrosion resistance and its ability to rebound to shape. The outer layers of the gasket are embossed and coated on More >
TWO-IN-ONE FROM LASER TOOLS
Jan 26th
You can see the fastener but you know you can’t get a socket or driver bit onto it without dismantling half the engine! You need this new super-slim flexi-head ratchet from Laser Tools (part number 6744).
One end is a standard ¼in square drive and the other end is a ¼in bit driver; both are reversible and lockable. However, the big advantage is the flexi-head design – both heads swivel through a full 180º at the press of the button and lock into the required position.
The fully-polished ratchet handle is very slim and 300mm long for access to difficult areas, beautifully More >
