Latest Issue - July 2011

024 > News

Keeping you abreast of developments within the kit car industry.

051 > Cobra Guide

Here we’ve listed all the Cobra replicas in this A to Z section.

210 > Fresh Ayre

Iain suggests that because we’re neither total nor complete.... we must be utter kit car.

034 > The One and Only

‘Unique’ is a much abused word but this DWR Cobra lives up to the tag. If you fancied denting its claim to fame, it wouldn’t be too hard to either do or have done as Ian Hyne reports.

044 > Test of Time

Gordon Teigh’s Hawk 289 was built between ‘91 and ‘94. Rob Hawkins finds out whether the car has remained intact after 15 years.

054 > City Slicker

Cobretti’s Viper has had an eventful history that has produced around 200 cars. Ian Hyne drives one and comes away very impressed.

064 > Better Than Real

Gardner Douglas has become well known for its recreation that boasts a higher spec than the original. Rob Hawkins views their Mk4.

076 > Big Softie

We’re talking a mega-engine, Hurculean power, gargantuan torque and epic performance in a mechanical combination that shakes the ground when you fire it up. This typically OTT car could only be a Dax Tojeiro and though the statistics create butterfly-inducing trepidation as you slip behind the wheel, the latest Tojeiro demonstrator turns out to be a great big softie at heart as Ian Hyne thoroughly enjoyed discovering – until his bottle ran out!

028 > Race Technology

Data logging may sound daunting and the thought of fitting monitoring equipment to your kit car may sound like a pipe dream. Race Technology, one of the country’s leading specialists in the field, however, has an array of affordable products ideal for the home enthusiast.

040 > Ignition

Ignition systems have seen a multitude of developments over the years, from basic points to ECU controlled coil packs. The complexity can vary dramaticallyt. Nigel (Tech’ Ed’) cuts through the jargon and explains the basic differences and what a builder can expect during installation.

082 > Dremel

Dremel is a name synonymous with hobby tools, and the range is continually developing. Most recently, two products have been launched which seem ideal to assist the kit car builder. Nigel (Tech’ Ed’) has volunteered to give both the Fortiflex and Trio a workout in his garage.

86, 230 > Rover Rebuild

Rob Hawkins visits Rover V8 spe-cialist Clive Wheatley to follow the rebuild of a 3.9-litre V8 engine.

142 > Song for Europa

Ian Hyne visits Europa Specialist Spares to see what they have to offer the kit car builder.

198 > Tech Tips

This month’s column is devoted to brake pipes.

202 > Tech Products

This month’s crop of products are from Ratsport. Nigel introduces their heat shielding and hose finishers.

206 > Fastener Findings

This month Nigel’s technical contribution is to the smallest component usedin building a kit car: the fastener. Washers, bolts, nuts, nylon insert nuts, setscrews...they all have a specific role to play in theconstruction process.

220 > Detailing

Tech’ Ed’ Nigel was labelled ‘Detail Dean’ when writing for a previous title. He gained this nickname due to his attention to detail when building his project cars. The following pages are a selection of a few finishing touches that may be of interest to those in the throes of building their own kits.

226 > Rear Guard Action

Where will the donor components come from as the scrap-yard populations of Sierras and Granadas run out? Rob Hawkins visits Weston Super Mare and finds the future of rear-wheel drive kit cars is safe in the specialized hands of Mitchell Cotts Transmissions.

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