AVATAR ROADSTER – COOL
Jan 28th
Great to see Marlin Racing’s Avatar division exhibiting at the recent Autosport show with their new Roadster model, which is offered in fully built guise only.
Enthusiasts seeking a balance of pure performance and affordability from every driving experience now have a fresh alternative from manufacturer Avatar. The Devon-based track and race division of Marlin Sports Cars has developed the 250bhp 2-litre Ford Ecoboost-engined Roadster to offer road and trackday enthusiasts a responsive, involving, lightweight car that offers plenty of scope to adjust and upgrade during ownership.
Underlining an emphasis on performance and commitment to offer the most effective features at this More >
NEW CATERHAM OUTLET IN BELGIUM
Jan 28th
Caterham Cars has strengthened its presence in Belgium with the launch of the House of Speed showroom in Liege.
Caterham’s new premises is located closer to the centre of Liege and sees pre-existing Belgian dealer, Villers Auto, join forces with Redwater Classic Cars at the considerably larger site.
The dealership will showcase the full European Caterham range, including the Seven 165, the Seven 275, the Seven 355 and the top of the range Seven 485. In addition to catering for new customers, House of Speed also offers Belgian customers a full after sales service, run by a dedicated team of expert Caterham More >
HERITAGE STUFF FOR VEEDUBS
Jan 28th
As winter projects come to a climax, an inviting interior offer from parts specialists VW Heritage couldn’t be better timed.
VW Heritage has reduced a great range of interior products by 15 per cent for the month of March. You can save on headliners, seat covers, carpets, door panels and hoods; choose from a host of original materials, colours and styles with a tailored special order service to finish your project just how you want it.
Give their sales team a call on 01273 444 000 to discuss your interior further, or request some free fabric samples to help decide on a More >
CARPETRIGHT?
Jan 28th
If you’ve got a car with a soft top I think you’ve almost definitely know about the superb products of Renovo International. Their range enlivens, revives and maintains the condition of your car’s hood.
A faded, baggy old soft top can let down the appearance of an otherwise good car, but Renovo can help there too by re-colouring to an as-new condition.
Exciting news for 2016 is the arrival of not one but FIVE new products from Renovo International and I am sure they’re going to become equally essential as the company’s hood range.
Carpet Reviver
Cleaning, reviving the colour of black carpets and More >
HEAT TREATMENT
Jan 28th
The B-G Racing Infrared Thermometer Gun is both compact and lightweight and features a laser sight and celsius/fahrenheit selection with readings switchable at the touch of a button.
The fast and highly accurate pyrometer gives instant non-contact surface temperature readings from -50 to 330°C (-58 to 626°F) on the backlit display in 0.1 degree increments.
A built in low battery indicator and auto power-off help preserve the 9v battery included with the pyrometer and a rubber coating on the plastic fuselage aids grip and usability while offering a premium feel in the hand.
The pyrometer is a versatile tool that can be used More >
GUNSON DO SOME SCREENING
Jan 28th
New from Gunson is this windscreen installation tool set (part number 77136) which will prove invaluable to owners of many classic car and caravans.
Two eyes (10.5mm and 17mm) are included — these are assembled to the tool with the nylon roller and are used to fit the filler strip insert used on so many vehicles and caravans from the 1950s and ‘60s, including Mini, MG and Jensen.
Two lipping tools are included which are used for pulling the rubber windscreen lip back over the glass or metalwork. A hex key is also included to secure the tools to the non-slip handle.
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WESTFIELD LAUNCH SPORT 250
Jan 21st
New model from Westfield Sports Cars is the Sport 250, which is powered by a 250bhp version of the Ford EcoBoost 2.-litre and is based on revised chassis architecture of the Honda K20-powered Sport 2000 model.
With the EcoBoost – in its various guises – becoming the weapon of choice for go-ahead kitcar manufacturers in the UK, although the Black Country-based kitcar manufacturer has gone their own way obtaining supplies of the new Ford powerplant.
They use the Ford Racing (American) Focus ST ‘crate’ package, which gives them a comprehensive plug and play kit of parts including the fly-by-wire throttle and also More >
ARIES BAG SABRE PROJECT TOO
Jan 21st
Great to see the ‘new’ Aries Motorsport at last weekend’s Autosport International show.
Late last year they acquired the former STM Motorsport Loco project sold under the Aries Motorsport banner, which had kept a low profile for several years, and re-located it lock, stock and barrel to their base in Cardiff.
The company, run by mechanical engineer, Phil Edwards and his partner, Bethun Halvey and after a period of evaluation they are almost ready to begin supplying kits and spares once more. Phil was originally an Aries customer, and last summer while at a trackday, took the front corner off his car.
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THAT’S A SLINGSHOT
Jan 21st
Polaris Industries is well-known for a variety of recreational vehicles including snowmobiles and ATVs, while the company, founded way back in 1954 by brothers, Edgar and Allen Hetteen and David Johnson, also owns Aixam, Indian Motorcycles and Victory Motorcycles.
News this week that their bonkers three-wheeler, the Slingshot®, is now available in the UK and a close look at a couple on display at last weekend’s Autosport International show reveals a very nicely built vehicle that has plenty of shove.
Based around a steel spaceframe, Polaris describes the Slingshot® as a three-wheeled motorcycle and although it’s not a ‘leaning trike’ it does More >
NEW PRODUCTS FROM JENVEY
Jan 21st
Jenvey Dynamics Ltd has introduced two innovative new product ranges, unveiled at last weekend’s Autosport International show.
TU45, an enhanced version of Jenvey’s most popular throttle bodies, is the first release from the new ‘Ultra-Light’ range, which benefits from a 43 per cent weight reduction compared to the original TB45. The company has also unveiled its new bespoke profiled butterfly valve intake system, which is port-matched to the customer’s specific engine and feature a profiled throttle plate that significantly improves air flow and engine performance.
“Jenvey’s new product announcements maintain our reputation for innovation and demonstrate our commitment to providing customers with More >
