What's New

January/February 2004

	Once more with Ziel Repco is taking aim at the Australian automotive lighting aftermarket with its new range of Ziel products. The Ziel range has been benchmarked to offer performance that is the same or better than leading brands already on the market. And the entire range is available individually rather than in pairs, reducing costs for repairers seeking individual auxiliary lamp or driving light replacement. According to Repco product manager Gavin Kronberg, all Ziel automotive lighting products are modular, the selection of separate driving light beam patterns for specific night driving applications is made easy and more cost effective, and there's a full range of driving, spot, fog and work lights. The slimline steel and black-chrome finished range of Ziel driving lights has been designed to meet ADR requirements and every product selected for the local Ziel range is covered by a three-year warranty. The Ziel range also includes general automotive worklamps, truck/trailer lamps and side markers - including a full multi-voltage LED range. Repco now stocks some unique products in this range, one of which is the most commonly used rear combination truck lamp in LED. (Repco part number 5292010) Oh yeah, Ziel was a sponsor of the 2003 Carrera Cup Series, so to receive a limited edition full colour Ziel Porsche GT3 poster for your workshop, send an e-mail to mmazur@repco.com.au.
	Electrifying reading Tridon Australia released its brand new Ignition Catalogue featuring significant range extensions and new products including: Ignition Modules Ignition Coils Crank Angle Sensors Pick Up Coils The new look, full colour catalogue contains more than 80 pages and Tridon claims it has the most up-to-date vehicle application list in the market. Tridon has more than doubled it's range of ignition modules, now carrying a total of 133 part numbers. The module range includes combination coil/module assemblies and hall effect trigger module assemblies. It's also covered by a lifetime guarantee. Tridon now also offers the repairer the option to replace components not previously serviced by the motor vehicle manufacturer. This is a cost effective, viable option to complete distributor replacement. For more information and a catalogue on the new range of ignition components contact your nearest stockist or Tridon Australia on 1300 362 263.
	Armor All branches into glass Armor All has broadened its product range with the launch of concentrated Armor All Windscreen Wash. The stuff is made in Australia to suit local conditions and it's claimed to be able to cut through and remove road film, dirt and insect innards. It uses a low foaming formula to ensure a streak-free finish for maximum visibility. Armor All Windscreen Wash comes in a 500ml PET plastic bottle with an RRP of $3.59, so it's good value for money for your customers. Oh, and it's good for five top-ups of a standard car windscreen reservoir.
	Hydraulic range extended Engineered Products Group's (EPG) Fluid Power Division has extended its range of screwed gland hydraulic cylinders due to increased demand. The move means EPG now has Top Link Cylinders to fit to tractor-spec three-point linkages, allowing complete control of the top link from the tractor cab. Available in all bores and stroke sizes, with either CAT 1 (3/4") or CAT 2 (1") pin sizes, the new range saves time and back strain since operators don't have to leave the cabin to adjust the Top Link. As well as tractor applications, Top Link Cylinders can be used on mixers, boom cranes, post-hole diggers, forklifts and many other types of equipment. EPG has also upgraded its female Clevis Cylinders. They are now manufactured with a one piece end cap, machined from billet steel, so no more welded lugs. They're available in sizes from 1.5" bore to 5" bore with stroke lengths from 6" to 48". Other stroke lengths are available on request. Need to know more? then talk to EPG on 1800 644 511.
	4X4 hoses in a kit Gates has introduced a new range of four-wheel-drive coolant hose packs, suitable for light duty vehicles. The packs are targeted at off-road four-wheel-drive applications and provide a complete kit containing, upper and lower radiator hoses, heater hoses, and, as an added bonus, a free Stant thermostat. The packs are available at the moment for LandCruiser, Pajero, 4Runner and Rodeo models. The packs can be marketed as either a preventative maintenance kit or as an emergency spares pack for when your customers are back of beyond and find themselves with a busted hose. Talk to Gates for more information.
	Hop into this lot Looking for something new in the storage, car-care and fluid handling line? Then a new range from the USA might be what you're after. Made by Hopkins Manufacturing, the Hoppy range consists of multi-use rear-seat containers, tunnel-mounted hold-alls, clip-on drinks holders, dash wipes, car wash organisers, squeegees, chamois blades and odor eliminators. The fluid handling gear includes patented pourers, flexible feeds, funnels and a variety of shut-off and safety valves. There's a Hoppy retailing system to go with it, too, incorporating big-impact display merchandisers. More info? Talk to Pro Quip on (03) 9761 1110.
	Tips for a happy life Lukey's range of exhaust tips has now been extended to suit latest models like the BA Falcon and VY Commodore. Lukey Tips are made from stainless steel, which means they won't flake, rust or tarnish as some chrome-finished products will. By using stainless steel, Lukey has got around the old problem of chrome having a different heat-expansion rate to the metal used in making conventional tips, which means the chrome finish can break away from the metal over time. All Lukey Tips have also recently been re-engineered to increase their durability and are competitively priced against the chrome competition. Talk to your Lukey distributor for the full details.
	Blue: it's the new white If you've already sampled the Narva Arctic Blue headlight globes, you'll know all about the purer, whiter light they produce. But until now, that same technology hasn't been available in Narva's auxiliary lighting. Until now, that is... Narva's Ultima 175 Blue driving lamps and given a special blue coating during production that gives that crisper, whiter light consumers are looking for. At 175mm diameter, the lamps fit between the top and bottom rungs of an average bull-bar perfectly. They also use the rotary cup mounting system and they're available in spread-beam or pencil-beam or a combination kit that includes one of each and should be popular. And to make sure their shelf presence isn't missed, there's eye-catching new metallic packaging to make them leap off the shelf. Talk to Narva for more details.
	HiLux on the canvas Remember your grandad telling you how they had to wear hessian underpants during the depression? Well, looks like the good times are here again at Toyota with the launch of - wait for it - canvas seat covers. Okay, so they make a bit of sense for those of us who wind up grubby before morning smoko time and stay grubby for the whole day. Apparently the queen has ordered a set for the royal HiLux. Talk to a Toyota dealer for your set.
	Toyota gets wood Just when you thought maybe you'd seen the last of woodgrain interior kits, Toyota comes along with a new one. The latest is designed to fit the LandCruiser 100 Series in GXL spec. And while you could argue that Toyota is about a decade behind the trend, there's no arguing with the success of the four-wheel-drive market. According to the latest figures, the market for off-roaders and soft-roaders has grown 33.8 per cent over 2002 and nearly 10,000 luxury four-wheel-drives were sold in October last year alone. Frightening, but kind of nice if you happen to be selling accessories for or servicing the things. Which is obviously where Toyota's head is at. Can't blame 'em.
	Del West distributor named Performance Wholesale has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for Del West titanium valves. For more than 20 years Del West has set the worldwide standard for advanced titanium valves and valve train technology with design and manufacturing excellence second to none. Del West utilises mil-spec titanium alloys and other raw materials that are created to its own proprietary specifications and fully inspected. To compliment the titanium valve line-up, Del West also manufactures titanium locks and retainers plus a range of valve seat inserts, valve guides and valve spring locators, to achieve the strongest and most reliable valve train system for any racing application. Del West valve train components have been used by many championship winning teams and drivers who have claimed championships in Australian V8 Supercars, World of Outlaws Sprintcars, Formula 1, World Rally, Nascar Winston Cup, Le Mans, Indy Car, NHRA plus many more. More info? Talk to Performance Wholesale on (07) 3808 1986.

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