Category: New Products

Product related news and articles

  • Samcosport Launch New Autoglym Silicone Hose Wipes

    Samcosport, the world leader in performance silicone hoses has joined forces with Royal-warranted surface care manufacturer Autoglym to produce a superbly effective new valeting product; Silicone Hose Wipes. Launched at the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the product has already picked up their Global Media Award on its first day on sale!

    As the name suggests, the new product offers a safe and convenient way for valeters, detailers and anybody who takes pride in their car to achieve a flawless finish on any silicone or rubber components in the engine bay. Throughout the development process, both Samcosport and Autoglym technicians have taken great trouble to test the active ingredients in all manner of real life and simulated conditions, ensuring that neither heat cycles, traffic film or engine deposits can phase these super-effective wipes. Regular cleaning of the hoses helps them to maintain their factory finish and lustre, preserving their looks for the lifetime of the car.

    Samcosport Product Development Manager Mark Hale said, ‘We have developed this product in response to an overwhelming demand from our dealers and end-users. We wanted to develop a highly efficient cleaner that could be tightly targeted around the engine bay, cleaning only the hose, without contaminating either belts, paintwork or components with cleaning products, as can happen with spray-type alternatives.’

    Each box contains 10 sealed sachets of pre-impregnated lint-free wipes, ready for action on the showground, concours line-up, or even just on the driveway on a Sunday morning. Priced at just £6.98 including VAT, they’re a perfect addition to your cleaning kit and available from all Samcosport retailers.

  • Finichi Launches New Pescara Wheel. Italy Meets Bavaria!

    Leading wheel designer Finichi has launched a stunning new wheel design aimed squarely at the discerning BMW driver. The new Pescara wheel is part of the manufacturer’ s 2011  Premium Collection and will be available exclusively in 5 x 120 fitments to fit a wide range of BMW saloons and SUVs, irrespective of hub centre-bore size.

    With a design language that tips its hat towards BMW’s own styling cues, the Pescara should look right at home on a huge cross section of Munich metal. As an innovative twist on the classic ‘Y’ spoke genre, this new design uses 20 perfectly proportioned spokes to create a timeless classic. With both 8×18” and 9 x18” sizes available, and the all important concave ‘dish’ being prominent on both fitments, the desirable ‘staggered’ look can be easily achieved for the ultimate in stance and handling.

    The paint finish offered is Finichi’s unique ‘Hyperblack’, which uses a dark chrome effect high-gloss coating to offer protection against the rigours of British weather whilst maintaining its showroom-ready appearance.
    Prices have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to be in line with the rest of the Finichi range.
    For more information on Finichi products, please visit www.finichi.com or call them in the UK on 01530 517 920.

  • Cobra Suspension For The Toyota iQ

    With the new Toyota iQ seeming to offer a perfectly proportioned mix of economy and ability, Cobra Springs have also added ‘excitement’ to that list.
     
    With every road tester loving the car at its launch, but being a touch underwhelmed by its handling prowess, The Cobra kit comes as the perfect upgrade package to maintain the ride quality whilst massively improving the handling. Lowering the car by 30mm, the lower centre of gravity brings improved turn-in, pin-point accuracy and a real sense of fun, without ruining the character of the car.
     
    The heat-treated springs are powder coated for a long and durable life – even on the UK’s salted winter roads. Each spring is cold-formed for accuracy before being heat treated for strength and durability. Finally each and every spring is shot-peened to pre fatigue the spring and eliminate sagging. This lengthy production process explains Cobra’s confidence in their product and their 5 Year warranty.
     
    So if you fancy the ecological credentials of the superb iQ, but with a far more aggressive stance and vastly improved dynamics –  It looks like you can finally have your cake and eat it.
     
    Two kits are available for all 2009 on cars. One kit for the 1.0 and a heavier wind for the 1.3 petrol and 1.4 diesel models. Both are priced at £139.00 + VAT and lower the respective model by 30mm all round.

    For more information visit the Cobra suspension website at www.cobra-suspension.com