RING FOR DASHCAMS
Aug 27th
Busy country roads, congested city streets and motorways are continuously putting the skills of even the best drivers to the test. Getting involved in a car accident is one of the worst experiences imaginable. If no one is seriously injured, then the blame game can begin, and it is your word against the other party involved. In today’s world, where criminals are opportunists, dash cams can help protect against insurance fraud.
In-car cameras, also known as ‘dash-cams’ have gained recognition as a tool to record road accidents and unexpected events to help provide irrefutable evidence in an insurance claim. They ensure More >
OPEN UP AND SAY AHHHH
Aug 27th
Laser Tools’ new high resolution laser thermometer (part no: 6066) is suitable for a wide range of garage and workshop applications, including vehicle heating and air-conditioning systems, radiator and thermostat function, exhaust manifolds and brakes.
Infrared thermometers use infrared technology to quickly measure the surface temperature of objects, providing fast temperature readings without physically touching the object. The Laser 6066 Infrared Thermometer can safely measure hot, hazardous, or hard-to-reach surfaces without contaminating or damaging the object. It can also provide several readings per second, as compared to contact methods where each measurement can take several minutes.
Especially suited for work where space More >
NEW FILM
Aug 27th
FOLIATEC® has been making car wrapping films for years and has made quite a success of it – most of those beige taxis you see all over Germany are wrapped in FOLIATEC film. However, when it comes to DIY use most of us shy away from film. The idea of wrapping a film around complex curves just seems too complicated (actually it’s not, but that’s another story).
So, a while back, FOLIATEC came up with a spray-on version of their film that anyone who can use a spray can, will find user-friendly. Now, they have taken things a step further and More >
SAFE BRAKE STUFF FROM SUMMIT
Aug 27th
Why go to the fuss and bother of making your own AN-braided hose assemblies when Summit Racing will do all of the hard work for you? They now offer custom AN hose assemblies featuring Summit Racing hose and US-made hose ends.
You can choose from several types of Summit Racing hose:
Stainless Steel Braided Hose
This hose features a synthetic-nitrile inner tube with a partial stainless steel reinforcement inner braid and they also have a heavy-duty full stainless steel braid on the outside, making it exceptionally lightweight, flexible, and durable. The hose is designed to handle petrol, oil, or coolant. It is available More >
EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN
Aug 27th
AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems for race and road use, has introduced a new Pneumatic Emergency Clutch Release system.
The CP9810 family of actuators fulfils the FIA’s requirements for external clutch disengagement, providing race marshals with a simple and efficient process when moving stricken cars. The system enables clutches to be released externally, without the necessity to press the clutch pedal/pull the clutch paddle from inside the car.
The new system is fully compatible with AP Racing’s CP4623 type master cylinders without the need for modifications, however master cylinder bore sizes need to be calculated from More >
WASH AND BRUSH UP
Aug 20th
Nine new Detailing Brushes from Valet PRO hit the shelves this month and the range kicks off with the Upholstery Brush, at £11.99, designed specifically for carpets and seats. With extended, rigid bristles it’s the perfect tool for reaching down the side of seats and under your pedals and is ideal for agitating dirt and dust from all upholstery.
Next up comes the Long Reach Wheel Brush at £10.20, this looped wire brush with tough, chemical resistant bristles has been designed to reach between the spokes and through to the back of alloy wheels regardless of the diameter. For those on More >
KEEPING YOUR COOL
Aug 20th
High under-bonnet temperatures can have an adverse effect on fuel injectors causing vapour lock or heat soak, which, in turn, gives rise to rough idling, difficult starting and other potential engine problems. DEI has a solution – Fuel Injector Reflective Heat Covers that reflect direct and radiant heat away from the injectors. They are available in packs of two, four, six or eight. They are made from high-temperature rated glassfibre bonded to a heat reflective, aluminised material.
They can be used on almost any engine configuration and with stock or aftermarket fuel injectors. Cooler fuel injectors will perform more efficiently, offering More >
WITH ALL THIS RAIN, THE RESERVOIR’S ARE FULL
Aug 20th
New from OBP are new universal Girling-type alloy master cylinders for brake or clutch actuation with an integral fluid reservoir and screw on filler cap.
Featuring a vertical mounting flange with 2¼in mounting hole spacing and a 5/16in UNF threaded pushrod. The outlet port has a 3/8in UNF thread. These lightweight aluminium master cylinders are fitted to many competition cars, kitcars and classic car applications.
obp Branded Integral Reservoir Master Cylinder with a 3/8in UNF Outlet, 5/16in UNF Pushrod Thread with a 95mm push-rod length from the flange face. Priced from £39 inc VAT.
More from https://www.obpltd.com/Essential-Parts/Pedal-Box-Ancillaries/Integral-Master-Cylinder-625-OBPMC01 ENDS.
EDELBROCK ELITE
Aug 20th
Edelbrock has announced the expansion of their popular line of Elite II Series valve covers to now include new applications for big-block Chevy, big-block Chrysler and Ford FE.
The original Elite Series accessories have been a staple in the Edelbrock performance catalogue since 1985. The Elite II Series accessories are an all-new streamlined modern design that pays homage to the original. They retain the classic raised fin look with gloss black accents in between the fins.
Elite II Series valve covers are a heavy-gauge, die-cast aluminum construction with a high quality polished finish for a show-winning look. This new design provides a More >
A TONIC FROM MILLERS OILS
Aug 20th
Specialists at Millers Oils are advising kitcar owners with older, classic-type engines in their cars to protect them from the high ethanol content in modern fuels, following winter storage. The British oil developer’s VSPe Power Plus additive reduces valve seat recession, fuel system corrosion and early detonation while providing an octane boost, enabling owners to get the most out of their vehicles. It also protects components from the aggressive nature of modern fuels. “The level of ethanol in petrol is 5 per cent if allowed to rise to 10 per cent” said Millers Oils’ technical director, Martyn Mann. “The Ethanol More >
