PROTECT SENSITIVE AREAS
Sep 14th
If you are adding accessories, restoring a classic or upgrading an engine the problem of how best to protect sensitive wires, cables and hoses is going to arise.
Now, thanks to thermal protection experts DEI, you can add a protective sleeve without having to disconnect the ends of the item you are covering.
DEI’s Protective Split Sleeve easily wraps around existing installations to protect from heat, abrasion and the elements and is also solvent resistant and no splicing is needed.
It assists with organising wires, cables, and hoses giving your engine bay a clean and professional look. It is not only easy to More >
I LOVE A BIT OF HARD ROCK
Sep 14th
FOLIATEC®.com is due to launch Hard Rock Liner at Automechhanikla in Frankfurt and it’s quite a product to say the least.
It was developed as a removable pick-up bed treatment that could protect the underlying paintwork but be peeled-off when required; however, Foliatec has ideas far beyond the original purpose.
The special primer makes Hard Rock Liner removable. Apply it without the primer and it will stick like – well, a pick-up bed paint.
Hard Rock Liner can also be used to protect sills and under wheel arches, either permanently or, on show cars and concours classics, it can provide protection while you More >
ALL ABOUT GOOD TIMING
Sep 14th
All A-Plus Series engines started off life with the single row timing chain and tensioners to reduce noise and wear. Mini Spares offer a full Simplex Timing Chain Repair kit that includes all the vital parts you need to restore your timing chain to factory-fresh condition.
3H2127EVO Anti Stretch Timing chain for longevity. Also suitable for mildly-tuned engines
88G561 Oil seal
12G2625 Gasket
12G2621 Tensioner
12G2628 Plate to hold tensioner
12G2629 Pin to hold tensioner/plate
If your A-Plus Series engine is now suffering from timing chain rattle this could be your last chance to buy the plate and pin to hold the tensioner as they are now More >
UP, UP AND AWAY…
Sep 14th
Need a bit more leg-room in your classic, kitcar? Want a clearer view of the instruments?
B-G Racing’s new eccentric steering wheel spacer raises the steering wheel away from the driver to improve comfort and/or provide a clear line of sight to the instrument panel.
The spacer has two 3×50.8mm PCD bolt patterns offset by 10mm for extra clearance. It will also move the steering wheel out an extra 15mm towards the driver to allow taller drivers to lower their seat for better positioning without over-extending their reach to the wheel.
B-G Steering Wheel Spacers are produced from aluminium with an elegant black anodised More >
HEAVY DUTY OX
Sep 9th
Here’s an interesting proposed new kit. Meet the OX…
It’s the brainchild of Sir Torquil Norman of the Global Vehicle Trust who commissioned well-known designer Gordon Murray (he of McLaren F1 and iStream among much other illustrious stuff) to create a van that can be used in parts of the world where terrain makes access difficult.
GVT describes it as the ‘world’s first flat-pack van’ and although the word ‘kit’ isn’t mentioned the OX requires building (a 12-hour build is suggested) with a set of spanners and an Allen key.
A ladderframe chassis has extra rigidity via bonded-in wooden panels, while suspension is More >
KEEP UP! DON’T LOSE THE THREAD
Sep 9th
This new metric and imperial thread checker from Gunson Tools (part number 77138) is an accurate and easy-to-use thread identifier specifically designed for wheels nuts, bolts and studs.
Each individual gauge features a male threaded stud on one end and a female threaded hole on the other. Especially useful for distinguishing between similar inch and metric threads, with metric sizes M12 x 1.25, M12 x 1.50, M12 x1.75, M14 x 1.50 and M14 x 2.0 and imperial sizes 7/16in x 20, 1/2in x 20 and 9/16in x 18.
Manufactured from aluminium, each gauge is anodised in an individual colour for easy identification. More >
POWER HIKE FROM ZENOS
Sep 9th
Wymondham-based Zenos Cars has announced the availability of a power upgrade kit for its popular turbocharged E10 S model that take power up from the standard 250bhp to 280bhp, a significant increase over the standard model.
The kit also raises the peak torque figure to 30 lb/ft – an increase of 15lb/ft – which is delivered over a wide range of engine speeds.
The upgrade kit for the best-selling variant of the Zenos E10 includes a new air intake, modified intercooler and revised ECU settings for the 2-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine. The ECU mapping was performed by experts Specialist Control Services, whose Delta range More >
IMPROVED BREATHING FOR BIKE ENGINES
Sep 9th
Performance filtration specialist Pipercross, has created the perfect solution for anybody wishing to run a motorcycle engine on their kit, race or road car. Its extensive range of PX500 base plates and filters ensure a simple and effective fitment for many of the most popular Suzuki and Honda engines, allowing them to run a competition-spec Pipercross filter for optimum airflow.
The PX500 system is based around a smart aluminium baseplate, which is tailored for each application. Versions for the Honda Fireblade and Blackbird engines are available, as well as the Suzuki Hayabusa and both 1000 and 600 GSX-R powerplants. Blanking plates are also available for More >
SEE CLEAR AND SAFE
Sep 9th
This new set of safety goggles with detachable face-shield from Laser Tools (part number 6514), is designed to meet ANSI standards and is manufactured from polycarbonate, for glass-like transparency, high strength, toughness and heat resistance.
The goggles are comfortable, with a vented frame to stop them steaming up and an easily-adjustable strap. The detachable face-shield makes this a very flexible combination and is lighter and less bulky than the normal type of product.
Comfortable, practical and with the exceptional impact strength of polycarbonate, it is designed for a long and useful life in the toughest workshop. Available now from your Laser Tools More >
PRESSING TIMES
Sep 9th
There are jobs in the workshop where a press is the only safe means of inserting or disassembling a component – pressing metalastic bushes into leaf springs or parting an aged taper, for example.
This compact press from Rally Design is ideal for bench-mounting and includes a pressure gauge registering the tonnage being applied
It is available now priced at £160.68 inc VAT with more information from 01227 792 792 or www.rallydesign.co.uk ENDS.
