What's New

September/October 2003

	Plugs and leads all covered NGK has released a pair of new catalogues covering its spark plug and ignition lead ranges. The new look spark plug catalogue covers passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles and scooters, with an increase of 135 newly listed models from last year's version. The major change is the improved layout, giving readers a clearer listing of engine codes, cylinders and kiloWatts, manufacturing to and from dates plus the performance option showing the corresponding Iridium part numbers. Also included is a new blister-pack column, giving retail customers a simple two digit code required to locate their four or six-piece blister card packs. Tackle your NGK rep for a copy or check out the updated website for all your NGK applications and cross reference needs.
	For the motor sport fan who has everything... Just released by Biante is this, the first of a new range of collectibles. It's a three-dimensional plaque, the first one featuring the 2002 Bathurst winning HRT car of Richards/Skaife. It's an official HRT-endorsed product and measures 240mm X 180mm X 45mm. Future releases will include Commodore VY, and Falcon BA race and road cars, as well as iconic cars from the past. Created by artist and sculptor Don Wilson, these will appeal to collectors and fans alike. They're available at $79.95 from all good model and hobby shops and HRT outlets.
	War and Peace coming to a workshop near you The 2003 version of National Parts Engine Parts Catalogue has been released to the trade. At 754 pages, the new book is a complete engine parts catalogue and is the entire print-out of National Parts' latest Dataseeker CD. With that in mind, you'll find everything from ACL's locally made range to the many imported components stocked, including cylinder head and timing components. The catalogue is primarily aimed at engine specialists, so the emphasis is by engine type. To ensure quick identification, the front index of all engines is in order by both alphabet and capacity. Further on in the catalogue is the make and model information. You'll also find plenty of information on performance engineering with useful reference to pistons, gaskets and bearings. There's also a comprehensive listing at the back for PowerMax valves, valve guides and Tucker valve seat inserts.
	Toys-R-them Car Toys has just released its 2003/2004 Car Accessories Catalogue. This glossy, lovely publication (Car Toys catalogues have won AAAA awards before today is crammed full of the latest high-end car accessories. Inside, you'll find everything from car audio through to bolt-on performance. A lot of well known brands feature, including Alpine, DLS, Trust, Exess Motorsport, GReddy, A'pexi, Autometer, Maxitune, Koni, Blitz, HKS, MOMO, K and N, and Cheetah. This year's book includes lots of new products, and specific power upgrades for the BA Ford XR6 Turbo and XR8, the Gen 3 Holden V8, the Nissan 200SX, and Subaru's WRX. Most products are priced, and Car Toys sends products all over Australia via a mail-order system. The catalogue is available at newsagents or directly from Car Toys by mail order. The number to call is (08) 8346 2555.
	Bathurst and drinking...sounds normal to us Who says motorsport and alcohol don't mix? Okay, so you won't find race drivers gridding up for Bathurst taking a swig or two to settle their nerves, but that shouldn't stop die hard fans of the Bathurst classic celebrating it with a decent port. The decanter you see here is the first of five commemorative releases by Ceramic Innovations, each one a tribute to the drivers who have claimed multiple victories at the Mount Panorama circuit. The first release is none other than Larry Perkins, and he'll be followed by Peter Brock, Dick Johnson, Alan Moffat and Jim Richards. The bottle holds half a litre of Bullocks tawny port and the driver's details and Bathurst record are featured in 24-carat gold. Yours for $175 plus postage and the number to call is (03) 9555 9011.

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