NEW NOBLE KITCAR – EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE
Apr 28th
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE
One of the really big pieces of kitcar industry news this year is the return to his roots of LEE NOBLE, with this year’s National Kit Car Motor Show witnessing the debut of Lee’s all-new BUG:R.
One of the industry’s greatest ever designer’s Lee left us for a while being ‘ahem ‘discovered’ by the mainstream press who raved, just the like the 1000-or so customers, about his M12. A stunning pure drivers machine.
So, some 31-years after he lit the blue touch paper by announcing his Group C-inspired Ultima, which was akin to a spaceship arriving at the National Agricultural More >
ANOTHER WELCOME RETURN
Apr 28th
Dave Jones is a name well-known within the kitcar industry in the UK. He’s been responsible for some very fine exotic Italian-flavoured body conversions over the years.
Dave’s been away from the industry for a while but has now re-charged his batteries and will unveil a new Toyota MR2-based conversion which takes its inspiration from some classic Italian greats of the past.
More on this one next week. More information from www.davejoneskitcars.co.uk or 07855 549 112 ENDS.
WHO’S NODDY HOLDER?!
Apr 28th
The name Leigh Whiteman is a well-known one in the kitcar industry stretching back well over twenty years.
With his dad, Terry he was part of Lytham St Annes-based Car Craft Centre initially with the ‘Noddy’-inspired Zero, a Vignale (Fiat) Gamine replica, launched in 1991.
Then came a change of direction, having sold the Zero to a South Norwood company in 1995, having sold 21 kits, with the launch of the amazing Cyclone, one of the finest handling kitcars of all-time, in my opinion. Some 32 examples were sold but frankly, it should have been ten times that number, so good was More >
SEVEN SALES SOARING
Apr 28th
I went to Caterham Cars’ annual open day at their Crawley, West Sussex showroom recently along with about 450 souls, either Seven owners, would-be owners or general enthusiasts.
The company enjoyed their best ever year in 2016 with sales of 650 units and have the ground running in 2017, with over 200 Sevens sold thus far.
As a result of their burgeoning order book waiting lists have expanded accordingly with factory built cars not available until late March 2018 (if you order now) and a six-month wait for kit-form Sevens.
This is all good news for the Seven, which celebrates its SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY More >
RISING AGAIN
Apr 28th
Of all the many kitcars designed by Stuart Mills, the Mevster was always one of my favourites so I’m very pleased to hear that it’s about to make a comeback as the Phoenix5 from Sheffield-based Phoenix Kit Cars (that name must be one of the most frequently used over the years), run by Adrian O’Connor.
Adrian will be debuting his new venture at Stoneleigh 2017 and his display will feature Stuart’s original demonstrator as well as his newly revised chassis. That’s the only initial change as the car will remain unaltered visually.
With a background in education and his bank of contacts More >
ROCK, CARBON, STONE!?
Apr 28th
Rock Oil make products I like. The Warrington-based oil company, in the throes of building a completely new office, storage and yard complex has also launched a new oil that will greatly appeal to owners of kitcars. It’s called Rock Oil Carbon and has performed scarily well in testing that the company has undertaken.
Rock Oil claim that it is the ‘ultimate competition oil’ so trackdays and motorsport will be its natural attractions but highly-powered kitcars used on the road will be ideal, too. Prices start at £*** for a five-litre pack.
More from www.rockoil.co.uk ENDS.
DO YOU STILL NEED STABILISERS ON THAT BIKE?
Apr 28th
Improving the already semi-legendary handing properties of the Mazda MX-5 is a popular pastime, with many owners investing heavily in advanced coil-over kits, uprated mounts and bushes, braces and bars, many of which MX5parts can supply through its website.
Those Mk2/NB owners seeking the last word in chassis finesse will no doubt be over the moon to learn that said website recently gained a new product, a Kenauto Rear Stabiliser Bar designed specifically for the second-generation MX-5 by Kenauto Japan.
Effectively and securely linking together the sides of a car, even one as light and well-designed as the MX-5, is a sure-fire More >
LIKE AN ARROW
Apr 28th
The latest MOMO Spider alloy wheel features a dramatic arachnoid-like spoke arrangement with the MOMO ‘Arrow’ centre-cap at its heart as proof of its pedigree.
The Spider comes finished in matt black with diamond cut alloy spokes and is available in 19in or 20in diameters with staggered widths options available. Only five-stud fitments are available.
Prices start at £269.99 inc VAT and to find your nearest MOMO Alloy dealer visit www.momo-uk.co.uk or call 01268 764 411 ENDS.
CHIPS REALLY ARE GOOD FOR YOU!
Apr 28th
If you’re looking for the best way to unlock your vehicle’s power reserves then you could do worse than RaceChip Ultimate.
The driving experience is said to be more intense and emotive throughout the rev range with obvious improvements to the power and torque figures.
With premium components, the latest version of the RaceChip optimisation software is specially designed for your car. It comes complete with a comprehensive service package that includes both a two-year engine warranty* and a five-year product warranty.
For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd on 01268 764 411 or visit www.b-gdirect.com ENDS.
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INJECT THE PETROL
Apr 28th
Webcon has announced the introduction of the Weber Marelli PICO type IWP189 Injector.
This is a direct replacement and upgrade for the 480cc/m PICO type IWP069 as fitted to Ducati, Moto Guzzi and many aftermarket applications. The IWP189 features twelve holes for enhanced atomisation, plus an increased flow rate of 510cc/m.
The IWP189 injector can be ordered as Webcon stock code WFI223 priced at £140.47 inc VAT.
All Weber PICO injectors sold by Webcon are genuine Marelli products supplied direct from its factory in Italy. Available now from 01932 787 100 or www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
