COOL, MAN!
Dec 14th
Mini Spares has announced a new version of its lightweight alloy radiator which comes with a fan sensor hole and a new switch for post-1991 classic Minis. Plenty of kitcars, based on the same, included.
This is an upgrade of the popular ARP1110 radiator (which has sold 800 in 3½ years and had great success in both racing and in the Mini Spares eight-port head cars). The new radiator boasts all the same features as the ARP1110, such as:
An original-style header tank manufactured by using new cuprobraze technology which has the advantages of better thermal performance, corrosion resistance, strength and durability More >
BRIGHT SPARKS AT DENSO
Dec 14th
DENSO has an impressive motorsport heritage and reflecting the pioneering technology it has developed in its racing programmes, alongside the OE products it supplies to vehicle manufacturers globally, the production highlights how the company has transferred these performance benefits to road cars and made it available to motorists across Europe.
Capturing the essence of the technological developments, DENSO’s European Product Manager Spark Plugs, Gilbert Couvert, explains how the TT Spark Plug’s revolutionary design enhances engine performance, significantly improving both fuel efficiency and responsiveness. However, it also describes how it assists in resolving issues such as difficult starting, idling and misfiring problems.
To find the More >
A LESSER SPOTTED WESTFIELD MODEL
Dec 7th
People always associate Westfield with their Lotus Seven-inspired model, Eleven replica and latterly the Chesil Speedster. However, there have been a large handful of other models over the years that didn’t quite catch on for whatever reason.
One of these was the Grand Prix Midget of 1996 – a car that was inspired by the Grand Prix Midget racers pioneered in the USA in Los Angeles in 1933 and soon spread to other parts of the world such as Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
The Westfield GP Midget was originally developed by well-known racer, Martin Lyon and Eddy Ricketts, using a More >
LEATHER CLEAN UP
Dec 7th
As you’d expect soft trim maestros, Woolies has plenty of ideas for great Christmas present ideas of a car interior tart-up variety although a gift from Woolies isn’t just for Christmas!
Here’s one that caught my eye. Perhaps it is the interior of your car that needs a bit of TLC? Woolies leather cleaner is excellent at taking out ingrained dirt and can improve the appearance of the leather quickly and easily.
Follow this up with the Connolly hide care to keep the leather soft and help prevent it from drying out and cracking.
The Cleaner costs £10 with the Hide Care at More >
NOT SAVAGE AT ALL!
Dec 7th
These brand-new Push Button Switches from our good mates at Car Builder Solutions are a nice option for a dashboard update.
Stainless steel 24mm diameter switches with RGB multicolour illumination they are beautifully crafted switches and will cope with 20amps, so are suitable for almost everything straight out of the box.
They also come with a pre-wired connector with 160mm flyleads. There are eighteen options so far and more coming soon Car Builder’s Matt Foreman told me.
The LED lamps are all e-marked and IVA compliant and the LUCAS lamps are traditionally made and of high quality. Stainless Steel 24mm diameter illuminated push button More >
LASER LIGHT THE WAY (IT’S NOT THAT TYPE OF TORCH!)
Dec 7th
The new Laser Tools 8710 – a lightweight and compact butane gas-powered torch that features a piezo-electric ignition system. It incorporates essential safety features such as a safety lock to prevent unintentional ignition and a flame lock for continuous usage.
The refillable gas tank boasts a 12ml capacity, delivering a runtime of approximately 20 to 30 minutes and achieving a maximum temperature of 1300°C. This versatile torch is useful in a variety of settings, whether at the workshop or at home, and caters to a wide array of tasks.
Use it for heating small components for removal and it’s also very suitable More >
NEW STUFF FROM SEALEY
Dec 7th
Discover amazing new seasonal offers in the latest edition of the Tool Promotion from SEALEY, showcasing an extensive collection of over 1400 products and 60 new lines. This edition focuses on Vehicle Maintenance, Heaters, and Lighting but, as always, you will find discounts on selected products across all their ranges, ensuring you find the perfect deal inside!
Innovative Vehicle Maintenance Solutions:
Innovative additions have been added to their vehicle service range, like the AK527 Bumping Mallet, designed with a hex head shape for evenly distributed force, and the AK528 Dashboard Protection Set, perfect for use during windscreen removal.
SEALEY has also launched the More >
MIAMI ‘VISE’
Dec 7th
Summit Racing’s new Press Brake Attachments turn your bench vise, or press, into a precision bending metal tool that can make up to 90° bends in steel and aluminium.
The bench vise model works with 6in or wider vises and can bend materials up to 6in wide.
The shop press model works with most 12- or 20-tonne presses. It can handle 12in wide material up to 3/16in thick; 6in wide material up to 5/16in thick; and 3in wide materials up to 3/8in thick.
For more information visit Summit Racing™ Press Brake Attachments ENDS.
NOT KITS (OBVIOUSLY!) BUT THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CRACKERS!
Dec 7th
The new Speed Six Continuation Series has begun its main testing phase before customer builds begin, after the completion of the final Blower Continuation Series customer car.
In period, the two cars raced as friendly rivals; the Supercharged 4½ Litre ‘Blowers’ were prepared and entered by the Hon Sir ‘Tim’ Birkin’s private team, while the Speed Six was Bentley’s winning works entry for Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
Today, the build and preparation of both cars come under one roof in the workshops of Mulliner – Bentley’s bespoke and coachbuilding division. With all customer Blowers now complete and delivered, Mulliner’s focus More >
WHAT A CRACKER
Nov 30th
Another nice Zero Mazda Build was recently in the GBS workshop for IVA Service which caught my eye.
Coolio!
This build has recently left the Great British Sports Cars workshop for the company’s IVA Service and is now waiting for its age-related registration plats and V5C to come through before it can be enjoyed on the road.
While it was there GBS did a short overview video of the car that can now be seen on the GBS YouTube Channel.
Below are more details on the spec of this particular Mazda build: Mazda Zero Plus Kit / Standard Chassis / ATR Throttle Bodies / More >
