BOOM!
Jan 13th
Boom Mat’s Under Hood Acoustic and Thermal Liner is designed primarily for the engine compartment as a way to greatly reduce heat and noise with an easy peel-and-stick product that anyone can install.
Engine heat and noise can often be a problem with high-performance and modified vehicles packed with go-faster components or on classics, which have less than effective sound proofing. The use of Boom Mat’s Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining can help solve these problems.
The product will protect paint and fibreglass components from heat damage while also resisting mould and mildew formation on cars that spend months at a time in More >
KEEP IT STEADY
Jan 13th
Powerflex has just introduced some new engine mounts for the MG TF.
The two new engine mounts reduce unnecessary engine movement, providing a more direct power delivery to the wheels, with greater stability during acceleration and improved gear changes. PFR34-230 Upper Engine Mount Torque Bush £26.94 inc. VAT PFR34-231 Lower Engine Mount Stabiliser Bush £26.34 inc. VAT
Powerflex bushes offer improved reliability over the original parts and, of course, carry a Lifetime Warranty.
For more details visit www.powerflex.co.uk or call them on 01895 460 033 ENDS.
NEW GAZ ANNUAL
Jan 13th
GAZ has just released their new catalogue and it is available from the Gazshocks.com website as a downloadable PDF and also as a ‘flick-through’ webzine.
The catalogue contains details of the full range of GAZ products from fully adjustable shock absorbers to remote-canister, height, bounce and rebound adjustable race suspension systems and fully adjustable suspension top mounts, plus a healthy sprinkling of customer’s cars and GAZ sponsored racecars.
The catalogue also provides an up-to-date application list with current prices.
For further details visit www.gazshocks.com and download your FREE catalogue ENDS.
GOING DIGITAL
Jan 13th
With many classic and kitcar car owners changing to digital speedometers, Mini Spares now offers a drive adaptor that allows pre-1980 MIni owners to convert their speedometers to digital.
The unit fits directly on to the gearbox in place of the standard cable and produces a digital signal for use with any electronic speedometer using a 12- or 5-volt square wave pulse such as the Mini Spares electronic speedo 13H4443.
Order as part number GSD1000 – this fits pre-1980 speedo drive pinions. Mini Spares also offer a similar drive for post-1980 Minis which can be ordered as GSD1001.
The signal is a square More >
NEW AC COBRA MAKES UK DEBUT
Jan 6th
MacG Racing, the UK’s sole distributor of the current AC Cobra brand, will be launching the first right-hand-drive MK VI at The Performance Car Show next week at the NEC in Birmingham …
Handbuilt in Germany, this is the first chance to see this version of the AC Cobra. AC Cars is one of the UK’s oldest car manufacturers and was first established in 1901 when John Weller set up a garage in London to realise a passion for building cars. It was in 1903 that Weller, with the backing of wealthy businessman John Portwine, helped bring the concept to reality More >
WIRED FOR SOUND
Jan 6th
The Laser 6605 is a high-quality Sound Level Meter used for measurement of mechanical and environmental noise. It is a Class 2 Sound Level Meter designed to meet the requirements of IEC 61672-1. Typically, Class 2 Sound Level Meters are suitable for occupational noise measurements such as the UK Controls of Noise at Work Regulations or the OSHA Occupational Noise standards.
Thus it is ideal for occupational and industrial hygiene noise evaluations; noise at work surveys and noise exposure calculations; noise ordinance enforcement; machinery noise tests and general noise measurements.
The 6605 Sound Level Meter is capable of measuring sound in four different ranges, More >
THESE ARE SOCKS YOU PROBABLY DID WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!
Jan 6th
The Pipercross air filter range is now one of the most comprehensive anywhere in the world, with fitment options for almost any model of car you care to mention. Thing is, the guys at Pipercross aren’t the type to sit back and rest on their laurels, and last year they were even busier than usual, developing a range of protective oversocks designed to fit snugly over the popular PX500 and PX600 range of filters to make them suitable for the most arduous of motorsport environments.
Get new socks for Christmas?
Made from a specially developed grade of blended foam, the oversocks have More >
NEW JOLLOP STUFF FOR YOUR ENGINE
Jan 6th
Following its success around the globe, A9 Lubricant Technology heads to Autosport International next week as part of its UK launch. The engine and transmission lubricant, designed to increase performance and reduce engine wear, has been successfully used by teams at major international races, as well as UK racing team, Neil Fowler Motorsport.
Competing in the Historic Formula Ford Series, the most competitive club race series in existence, Race Team Director Neil Fowler has been a huge supporter of A9 Technology for the past nine years, with his team winning the Historic Formula Ford championship five times since 2001 and enjoying More >
NICETIES FROM AUTOGLYM
Dec 30th
New Bodywork, Wheels and Interior Collection pack from Autoglym is a thing of beauty. Not only does it look lovely in its heavy duty carrying case, but it contains a selection of the company’s acclaimed products guaranteed to help you keep your car(s) looking at their best in the body, wheel and interior departments.
Your £64 gets you Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner (325ml), Super Resin Polish (325ml), Extra Gloss Protection (325ml), Clean Wheels (500ml), Instant Tyre Dressing (300ml), Wheel Protector (300ml), Interior Shampoo (500ml), Fast Glass (500ml), Vinyl and Rubber Care (500ml) and a sponge, cloth and microfiber drying towel.
Ooh nice. More More >
TEMPTATION!
Dec 30th
Machine Mart’s new 516-page Autumn/Winter catalogue is available NOW. Ideal for checking out lots of goodies on which to spend your Christmas money!
Within you’ll find 1600 products on special offer plus myriad new products. You can get a copy via various methods but popping into one of their 65 retail branches around the UK is perhaps the easiest.
More from www.machinemart.co.uk ENDS.
