PRODUCT NEWS
Our pick of the best new kit on the market for you and your classic
Socket to me
OFF-LINE BALL-END SOCKET ADAPTORS £31.25
Ideal for use in confined spaces, these new adaptors have a 1/4in hex shank, designed for quick-release chucks to ensure speedy fastener removal; additionally, each adaptor incorporates an integral magnet, providing self-locking and self-centring capabilities. The three-piece set includes adaptors in 1/4in-drive, 3/8in-drive, and 1/2in-drive sizes, each featuring a wobble ball-end design allowing for a 10-degree movement in addition to a further 40-degree range in the shaft. With an approximate overall length of 75mm, these adaptors are indispensable tools. Part no: 8716. lasertools.co.uk
Bushels of fun
XK8/XKR REAR SUSPENSION FRAME CARRIER MOUNTING BUSH £29.94
SNG Barratt has introduced anew aftermarket version of this commonly replaced rear subframe bush. The rear suspension frame carrier mounting bush helps to isolate vibrations and impacts from the road and is suitable for XK8/ XKR, X300 and XJ8 models.
Part no: MJA2595AC. sngbarratt.com
Turn for the better
STEERING RACK BUSH KIT FOR MAZDA MX-5 NB FROM £58.74
The OE rubber steering rack bushes on the second-generation MX-5 not only perish with age, but deteriorate more rapidly with the stresses of fast road and track driving. Powerflex can now offer a solution in the form of some high performance bushes for this application. The Road Series steering rack bush kit, in its signature Purple (80A durometer) polyurethane blend, promises to offer an optimal combination of compliance, durability and performance. powerflex.co.uk
Take a break
TWIST-TO-BREAK CABLE TIES FROM £4 (102MM X 2.8MM 50PC)
These nifty ties feature a twist-to break function, meaning that once fastened the remaining tail can be twisted off, thus these can be fitted quickly and efficiently without the need for cutters. The smaller, 102mm x 2.8mm, ties have a tensile strength of 8kg. Other sizes are available. Part no: 31806. connect-consumables.co.uk
Spright weight
LIGHTWEIGHT FLYWHEEL FOR AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE £395.69
Offering faster throttle response and quicker acceleration, reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation), this swanky new lightweight aluminium flywheel for the 1961-’63 Austin-Healey Sprite will appeal to those who use their diminutive funsters for fast road and race applications alike. The flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is being replaced and, thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate, there is no need to replace the entire flywheel when worn. Made in the USA from top grade materials, it’s a fancy-looking bit of kit. Part no: 126481. demon-tweeks.com
Cool for cats
LED DASHBOARD LIGHTING KIT F
