LIGHTING THE WAY
Nov 23rd
Leading lighting specialist, OSRAM, reminds workshops and factors to focus on bulb sales this winter, especially as the component is more likely to fail in colder temperatures.
With more than 110 years in the automotive sector, renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM, highlights why bulbs are more likely to fail in winter and why factors and workshops should be informing their customers of these facts, so pre-empting bulb failure and improving their bulb sales.
It’s a focus every year as the clocks go back, that factors and workshops should concentrate on their bulb sales and ensure their customers have the best light for the darker nights ahead.
Naturally, drivers will notice if More >
CHARGING INTO WINTER
Nov 23rd
FEEL THE POWER with four new Clarke battery chargers, expanding their already extensive range!
The smallest of the latest additions is the Clarke IBC2 Intelligent 2A Battery Charger. It has a 6-stage fully automated charging cycle, delivering up to 2 Amps of charging. It can be used with all types of 6V/12V lead acid batteries (WET, MF, EFP, STD., GEL and AGM) and LiFePO4 batteries up to 60Ah.
This unit includes detachable battery clamps and ring terminals, fitted with an inline fuse for added usage. It also has several safety features including reverse polarity, short circuit and overload protection.
6 Stage Charging Cycle: More >
SHOPPING BY LASER?
Nov 23rd
Laser Tools is proud to unveil its new 2024 tool catalogue, which showcases some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative assortment of tools, workshop equipment, HSE, PPE, and much, much more!
This resource is brimming with hundreds of new items across an exceptionally impressive range of products. The catalogue serves as a visual reference for both technicians and tool enthusiasts, featuring an abundance of in-situ photos enhanced by key icons, guiding you directly to the tools you seek. The updated catalogue features user-friendly sections for easy navigation, including Hybrid/EV, Specialist Automotive, LGV, HGV, Motorcycle, General Hand Tools, Workshop, and an More >
YOU EXPECTED A MODS AND ROCKERS LINE DIDN’T YOU?!
Nov 23rd
Mini Spares now has its own powdercoated aluminium valve covers available in a choice of colours.
Unlike polished covers these black powdercoated valve covers don’t get that dingey look; simply wipe them and they’re clean (fins and Mini Spares logo remain a cast aluminium finish).
They are made to clear Mini Spares’ hi-lift rockers and come complete with an original style black plastic cap with names of oil companies embossed on it.
The Mini Spares alloy rocker covers are available in: • Blue – ROCKER CVR03 .£43.33 inc VAT • Red – ROCKER CVR02 . .£43.33 inc VAT • Black – ROCKERCVR . More >
MULTI-WELD WITH SUMMIT RACING!
Nov 23rd
Here’s one for our growing number of American readers (WELCOME!) –
Summit Racing’s new Multi-Process TIG Welder has an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) converter that allows you to adjust the current range for deeper penetration on thick carbon steel or to weld thin-gauge steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
It has mode adjustments for AC balance, welding current, current down slope, and gas time.
Additional features include: • 10-160 amp AC/DC output current • 220-volt power cord with 120-volt adapter • TIG torch with 9ft lead • Electrode holder for stick welding • 4.5-foot ground clamp cable • Foot pedal • Wire slag brush More >
THE STORY OF TAURUS PERFORMANCE TUNING
Nov 23rd
TAURUS PERFORMANCE TUNING
Steve Hole tells the story of the almost forgotten Taurus Performance Tuning operation. Along with Speedwell and Downton Engineering, they were one of the ‘big three’ of the many Mini-orientated tuning companies of the sixties.
Founded in 1961 by Ted Marchant, using his star sign as the company name. Ted worked at a BMC dealership in Holland Park in the service department and along with his friend and colleague, Ken Pacey, they would tune friends’ engines at the weekend and in the evenings.
Ultimately, they were urged to start their own business and this resulted in the foundation of Taurus More >
XCS SHOWS YOU HOW
Nov 16th
Great video from XCS Designs I spotted this week. They call it a ‘quick chat about their kits’ along with a few frequently asked questions.
The November/December issue of TKC MAG also features XCS’s Dieci Lotus Seven-inspired replica.
Click on the link below to find out more or visit www.xcsdesigns.co.uk. https://youtu.be/dNKZD936hEo?si=8fH-ERxsshGTFsZj ENDS.
BABY BUG
Nov 16th
The Little Car Company has partnered with CMC Models to offer clients the unique opportunity to own a beautifully hand-crafted scale model of their Bugatti Baby II.
Customers who purchase their Bugatti Baby II in one of a select few liveries will receive one of CMC Models’ limited edition, hand-made models, celebrating the iconic status of the inimitable Bugatti Type 35.
The Bugatti Baby II is built in partnership with the famous French marque and is a 75 per cent scale, contemporary tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s original Type 35 masterpiece from 1926.
The fully electric vehicle was developed by The Little Car Company More >
CROSSFLOW PISTONS FROM BURTON POWER
Nov 16th
Burton Power is now offering genuine Hepolite pistons.
The pistons are ideal for uprated Kent Crossflow 1600 engines and have +1mm deep valve pockets; they will fit most performance camshafts including ‘234 ‘and ‘244’ without any further piston modifications.
The +.110in size is perfect for +0.090in blocks which are in need of a rebore without having to go to the expense of large bore forged pistons. (711M +0.110″ with deepened valve pockets).
The compression ratio is in the region of 10.7:1 in a 1600 engine (the exact figure will depend on block height, head gasket thickness, etc). The bowl capacity is 33.77cc.
The pistons More >
THE SHIELD!
Nov 16th
Webcon now manufactures a heatshield for use on the Weber DCOE and DCO/SP range of carburettors.
On non-crossflow engines, the carburettors are directly above the exhaust manifold. When exhaust heat rises up it can cause fuel handling problems in sidedraft carburettors. The new Webcon Heat Shield helps alleviate these problems by deflecting the heat around the carburettor.
The new shield is superbly made in the UK from 1.6mm stainless steel and is stamped with the Webcon logo to easily distinguish it from the thinner, less effective copies on the market.
The new Webcon Heat Shield can be ordered as part number 9990398700 and More >
