MORE WEBCON BEANS! THINK ABOUT IT!
Mar 7th
Webcon is delighted to announce its own production intake manifolds to allow the fitment of two x Weber IDF carburettors to the Ford Pinto engine.
100 per cent cast and machined in the UK, MM2351 can be fitted with twin 40, 44 or 48IDF. It is essential for anyone wishing to recreate a Group 1 Escort as well as being ideal for general Pinto tuning where space is too restricted to allow the fitment of a conventional horizontal twin Weber DCOE manifold.
MM2351 is available at £436.88 inc VAT and is suitable for right- and left-hand drive cars. A complete kit supplied More >
WASH AND PROTECT
Mar 7th
Autoglym, the UK’s largest vehicle care brand, has launched Ceramic Wash & Protect, an all-new, easy-to-use triple-action ceramic car shampoo that delivers a deep clean, creates a smooth high-gloss shine and leaves a durable water-repellent layer of protection.
Ceramic Wash & Protect features high-quality surfactants that help to lift dirt and stubborn grime from paintwork and ‘capture’ it in the solution for easy rinsing. The product also contains Autoglym’s new shampoo-specific ceramic (Si02) technology that creates a protective barrier far superior to that offered by conventional car wash products.
By laying down a robust, hydrophobic finish, the sophisticated new formulation in Ceramic More >
TWO FOR ONE DEAL
Mar 7th
This new 2-in-1 socket and bit holder set from Laser Tools (part number 8790) is suitable for use with 1/4in shank bits and 1/4in drive sockets, featuring a quick-chuck end for ease of use, and very suitable for use with cordless drills and screwdrivers.
A big plus is the off-line feature which lets you angle the bit-holder shaft to gain access to these hard-to-reach fixings. It comes with a selection of popular-sized screwdriver bits and 1/4inD All-Drive sockets and is supplied in a plastic storage case with a removable EVA foam tray.
Bits included: PzDrive: Pz1, Pz2 and Pz3; Flat: 5.5 & More >
GET SOME ENDS ON YOUR HOSES
Mar 7th
One for our North American readers …
EZ Street Hose Ends work with virtually any SAE 30R9 or 30R10 low-permeation fuel hose. They have push-on hose retention barbs for easy installation. Simply cut the hose to length, push the hose over the retention barb, and secure with a Fragola Push Lock Hose Clamp, worm gear clamp, or EFI-style clamp.
Fragola EZ Street Hose Ends have a double-swivel design that lets you clock the fittings in the proper orientation. The aluminium fittings have a black anodized finish for good looks and corrosion protection.
EZ Street Fuel Hose features a nitrile-based tube that prevents 99 per cent of More >
I CAN SEE CLEARLY
Mar 7th
Leading supplier of auto accessories, Simply Brands, has launched a new wiper blade programme for the automotive sector.
Developed and tested in the UK over a nine-month period, the competitively priced range will consist of both multi-fit flat blades and traditional conventional blades, which will cover the vast majority of the car parc.
The multi-fit flat blade offering will cover 98 per cent of the car parc and consists of 15 SKUs with eight original equipment (OE) fit adaptors that cover the ten most popular OE arm types. This will include a retrofit hook adaptor to upgrade older vehicles to the latest More >
GET FOCUS
Mar 7th
The Focus ST is already a potent performance car, but one improvement would be changing to a Fidanza Aluminium Flywheel.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is replaced and will bring the following benefits:
Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration
Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses)
Smoother, faster shifting
Easier braking. Better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass)
Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation)
Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – there is no need to replace the entire flywheel when worn)
Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your More >
STRADA 4/88 – THE ITALIANATE SOUNDING TWO-SEATER FROM SUFFOLK
Mar 7th
STEVE HOLE tells the story of the STRADA 4/88. Pix courtesy of www.adrianflux.co.uk
A real curiosity this one. It wasn’t a kitcar but was very specialist. The Strada 4/88 was the brainchild of a Suffolk carpet shop proprietor called John Hillier, from Woodbridge with vital input from his engineer friend, John Brighty.
The two had met in the late sixties and Brighty had ‘form’ as he’d previously worked at Bill Last’s Trident Cars, a marque that Hillier supplied Wilton carpeting to.
Between them, they developed what became the Strada 4/88 with design from none other than BMC designer Harris Mann (Austin Princess, ZT More >
THIS COULD BE THE BEST NEW TOOL OF 2024!
Feb 29th
Badly damaged wheel nuts or bolts? Are Tyre fitters too keen with the windy gun? Wheel nut socket just slipping off? Laser Tools has the solution!
These new damaged (they aren’t damaged, don’t worry!) wheel-nut extractors – specially designed spiral sockets – are designed for the efficient removal of damaged wheel fixings.
Engineered from SCM440 medium-carbon chromium-molybdenum alloy steel (for strength and wear resistance), these cold-forged sockets ensure durability and reliability. The fitted plastic sleeve protects the finish on alloy wheels. Three sizes are available: 17mm (part number 8764), 19mm (part number 8765) and 21mm (part number 8766)
Use the equivalent wheel nut More >
BRAKES. JUST LIKE MAGIC AT MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Feb 29th
Merlin Motorsport stocks the full range of Tilton brake components. The company has been designing and manufacturing brake components for over 45 years.
Merlin’s ‘magic’ range includes Tilton’s own Master Cylinders and Kits, Pedal Assemblies and Pedal Assembly Bulkhead, Chamber Brake Fluid Reservoirs, Brake Proportioning Valves and Service Repair Kit, Standard Brake Bias Adjuster cable and Throttle Linkage.
Go to – TILTON BRAKE PARTS See all – BRAKE & CLUTCH PARTS ENDS.
DO MORE THAN JOIN THE DOTS AT WOOLIES
Feb 29th
If you are looking for hood fasteners Woolies Trim has a massive range to choose from ranging from the Durable Dot ‘pop’ fasteners through to the more expensive spring-loaded Tenax fasteners. They have something for every style of car so they are sure to have something suitable for your project
Lift-the-Dot fasteners are very secure and easy to use and there is a wide choice of pegs (studs) to choose from. Woolies’ sockets do say ‘Lift-the-Dot’ on them so they are not to be confused with cheaper versions available.
They also have longer pronged sockets (part no. 07A) which are good if you are More >
