NEW YOKO
Jul 6th
New from Yokohama is the super sticky road-legal trackday tyre, the Advan AO52 available now at around £160 each. It replaces the AO48.
Available in sixteen sizes from 16in to 18in (a 15in may well be coming) and improves upon the ADVAN A048’s (the tyre it replaces) already superior cornering and stable handling to deliver unprecedented grip performance in wet and dry conditions Yokohama says.
The tread design is developed from the tarmac rally tyre ADVAN A051T and can trace its lineage back to the legendary AO08. More from www.yokohama.eu ENDS.
A FINE SINGER!
Jul 6th
The British Motor Museum is delighted to be welcoming a new car into its collection – a Singer Le Mans. Not only is this car an ideal fit for the Trust’s collection, it is also a fabulous gift to the Museum in its 30th Anniversary year – and marks the launch of an exciting new partnership with The Patrick Foundation.
This new working relationship between the two charitable trusts is meant to be. Both charities can trace their roots directly to the car-building heritage of the Midlands, and both are dedicated to preserving the legacy of the motor industry in Britain.
Stephen Laing, More >
STORAGE FACILITY
Jul 6th
New from Laser Tools are these stylish and robust, organiser toolboxes, ideal for carrying hand tools, cordless power tools, drill bits, sockets and consumables. The 380mm-wide example (part number 8651) features a fold-down tool organiser that holds drill bits and screwdrivers, plus a slide-out removable tray for keeping smaller tools, screws, nuts and bolts.
The larger 500mm box (part number 8652) features a slide-out organiser suitable for drill bits, hex keys, etc, plus the removable tray for keeping your smaller tools, screws, nuts and bolts, etc.
Both boxes are manufactured from impact-resistant polypropylene and feature non-slip rubber feet. The overall dimensions of More >
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE!
Jul 6th
Webcon has introduced a Universal Throttle Wheel kit to suit the ever-popular Weber 32/36 DGV/DGAV and 38 DGAS/DGMS carburettors.
Part number LP4026 is superbly made in the UK to Webcon’s extremely high-quality standards and will allow the installer to connect a car’s throttle cable to the Weber carburettor regardless of the installation.
LP4026 includes throttle wheel, cable clamp, return spring, and outer cable support and is priced at £51.34 inc VAT.
Available now on 01932 787 100 or via www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
GET THE POWER
Jul 6th
If your vehicle’s electrical load exceeds the amperage capacity of your alternator, you’re asking for trouble. The extra amperage draw created by a high-power audio system, race electronics, lighting, etc. can cause an electrical system to literally melt from the inside out.
Powermaster has a pretty simple method for choosing the right-size alternator for your vehicle: • Make a list of your vehicle’s electrical components/accessories • Determine the amperage draw for each and add them together to determine the total draw/load • Select an alternator that delivers more amperage at idle than the total system draw
Once you know how many alternators More >
TAKE THAT TO THE BANK
Jul 6th
COMING SOON to Machine Mart, the perfect accessory for your glove box, caravan, coat pocket or beach bag!
It’s increasingly important to stay powered up on the move, charging phones and tablets to keep connected as we attend events or spend days away from mains power.
When travelling, it’s also vital to be prepared and be able to deal with flat tyres, on cars, motorcycles or bikes, to ensure that we travel safely at all times.
That’s why Machine Mart is introducing the Clarke RI150LI Rechargeable Tyre Inflator and Power Bank!
More from www.machinemart.co.uk ENDS.
THE HISTORY OF TITAN RACING CARS
Jul 6th
The Titan marque was a very successful brand in the sixties with Charles Lucas and his business partner, Roy ‘Tom the Weld’ Thomas producing some cracking cars for F3 and Formula Ford 1600 among others. A form of the company still exists today based in St Neots producing a range of top-class automotive components such as differentials, steering racks and throttle bodies. They can also design and manufacture all manner of parts for a diverse bank of customers. STEVE HOLE tells their story.
Charles Lucas was a very talented engineer who started in motorsport in the early 1960s and in 1963 More >
MICHELIN ON THE ‘UPTIS’!
Jun 29th
By 2024, nearly 40 La Poste (French Post Service) vans fitted with the MICHELIN Uptis airless tyre will deliver letters and parcels in the Lesquin, Valenciennes and Douai sectors, in the Hauts-de-France region (Northern France).
Three initial vehicles will be placed in service from June 27, within the framework of a two-year partnership between La Poste and Michelin, a first in France and Europe – following partnerships already formed in Asia.
The UPTIS prototype is a puncture-proof wheel/tyre assembly with no compressed air, intended for cars and light commercial vehicles. The compressed air has been replaced by a revolutionary structure capable of supporting More >
FERRIS WHEEL? NOPE. A THROTTLE WHEEL. A VERY DIFFERENT THING!
Jun 29th
Webcon has introduced a Universal Throttle Wheel kit to suit the ever-popular Weber 32/36 DGV/DGAV and 38 DGAS/DGMS carburettors.
Part number LP4026 is superbly made in the UK to Webcon’s extremely high-quality standards and will allow the installer to connect a car’s throttle cable to the Weber carburettor regardless of the installation.
LP4026 includes throttle wheel, cable clamp, return spring, and outer cable support and is priced at £51.34 inc VAT.
Available now on 01932 787 100 or via www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
SOFT GRIP SNIPS? NO, NOT A BASEBALL PLAYER! A PAIR OF TIN SNIPS!
Jun 29th
Sometimes you need something stronger than scissors but not as strong as tin snips. Try these heavy-duty, multi-purpose shears (part number 8613), fitted with stainless steel blades and suitable for cutting cable, wire gauze, hose, plastic, gaskets and leather.
The spring-loaded handles make these 200mm long shears easy to use, especially with the soft grip handles that also feature a convenient safety lock.
The blades are manufactured from corrosion and acid-resistant SS420 J2 stainless steel and the micro-serrated edge will ensure you’ll get an easy, accurate cut every time.
Extra grip, reduced slippage, comfortable to use, keep a set in the toolbox.
Available now More >
