Best products from r/littlebritishcars
We found 20 comments on r/littlebritishcars discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 18 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
2. Panasonic DMC-TS6D LUMIX WiFi Enabled Tough Adventure Camera (Orange)
- Adventure-ready, rugged body -- waterproof, dustproof, shock and freeze-proof
- Built-in Wi-Fi links to a smartphone for remote control and on-the-spot mobile sharing
- Records super-clear stills and Full HD 1080p video in and out of water
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3. MGB Electrical Systems: Updated & Revised New Edition (Essential)
- VELOCE PUBLISHING
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4. Cal-Hawk Tools Nut Splitter Tools - 2-Pc. Set
- Country Of Origin: China
- Model Number: CZNS2P
- Item Package Dimension: 12.67" L x 2.72" W x 17.65" H
- Item Package Weight: 3.69 lb
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5. Meguiar's E7200 Mirror Glaze High-Tech Backing Pad
Evenly distributes hand pressure across face of finishing paperClosed cell construction makes it durable yet flexibleEasy to use on flat or curved surfacesUse as a squeegee to dry surfaces after wet sanding
6. How to Paint Your Car on a Budget (Cartech)
- automotive-diagnostic-tools
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7. Black Performance Exhaust Header Manifold System For 75-80 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L 4-Cylinder
Fits: 1975-1980 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L16-Gauge Mild Steel & Black Coated For DurabilityTube Diameter: 1.20". Collector Diameter: 2.00"Gasket & Exhaust Clamps Included, Reuse OEM BoltsTIG Weld & Mandrel-Bent For Maximum Performance
8. HomeRight C800504 EZI Dry
- 10-inch flexible head contours to any surface
- UV stabilization to prevent rotting, tearing, and scratching
- Comfortable ergonomic design
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9. CleanTools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural, Single
- ABSORBENT. Spend less time drying and more time enjoying life
- SOFT & SAFE. Easy on your hands and easy on your car
- MACHINE WASHABLE. Wash and reuse the Absorber for years to come
- CONVENIENT. Comes with the perfect storage tube for at home or on-the-go
- Dries anything faster and easier
- Hundreds of drying uses
- Great as a towel
- Lint free and chemical resistant
- Machine washable
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10. MEGUIAR'S M2611 Mirror Glaze Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, 11 Ounce Paste
Wax blend of premium carnauba wax, silicones, polymers and other waxes creates durable paint protection and enhanced shineThis paste wax gives your finish richness and depth of colorProvides high gloss wax protection to any previously cleaned and polished paint finishSafe and effective on all glossy...
11. Mityvac 6830 Brake Bleeder
Includes a swivel air inlet to prevent kinks in the air hose during movementAutomatic shutoff valve to prevent overfilling1.9-quart (1.8 liter) reservoir allows the operator to perform multiple bleeding jobs without emptyingBleeds at a rate of up to two quarts (1.9 liters) per minute for increased p...
12. Nilight 120 Pcs/60 Pairs Quick Splice Wire Terminals T-Tap Self-stripping with Nylon Fully Insulated Male Quick Disconnects Kit, 2 Years Warranty
SELF-STRIPPING ELECTRICAL TAP CONNECTORS - Nilight Self Stripping Electrical T Tap Connectors Makes tapping into an existing wire a quick and easy jobVERSATILE KIT - 60 piece T-Tap Wire Connectors + 60 piece Male Quick Disconnects will last for numerous wiring projects. Marine, automotive, scientifi...
13. COMP Cams 700-0231 XR 700 Ignition System (For Import And Universal 4 6 And 8 Cylinder Engines)
- Better Performance - More powerful signal than points ignitions provides crisper throttle response, faster start up.
- Durability - Fully potted for protection from dirt, moisture and vibration.
- More Accurate - Optical trigger provides more precise ignition timing and eliminates points bounce.
- Built-in Diagnostics - All new status LED light for easy diagnostics.
- More Power, More Reliable - The FAST XR-700 is the best choice for adding more spark energy and reliability to your classic car.
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific
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14. Blue Sea Systems ST Blade Fuse Block - 12 Circuits with Negative Bus & Cover
- Blue Sea Systems Fuse Block ST Blade 12 Circuit with Ground and Cover, part number 5026, can be used for 24-hour circuits
- Max Amps: 100A per block, 30A per circuit, Max Volts: 32V DC, Mounting :#8 (M4) Screw, Negative bus: #10-32 stud, Positive bus: #10-32 stud, Recommended Stud torque: 24 in-lb, Screw Terminal Torque: 18in-lb, Screw terminal type: #8-32 screws with captive star lock washer
- Positive distribution bus with #10-32 stud
- Clear insulating cover with label recesses and storage for two fuses, satisfies ABYC/USCG insulation requirements and has a push button latch that is easy to open
- Accepts ring or spade type terminals and ATO/ATC fast acting blade fuses - fuses sold separately. Includes 20 write on circuit labels
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15. KKmoon DC12V 6 Way Blade Fuse Box Holder with LED Warning Light Kit for Car Boat Marine Trike
6 way fuse box. With LED fuse blown indicator. If a fuse blows the red LED next to the problem fuse, illuminates allowing for fast and hassle free identification of a fault. Each fuse holder is numbered to make fuse installation and identification as easy as possible.1 positive power input stud with...
16. AOMAIS GO Bluetooth Speakers, 40H Playtime Outdoor Portable Speaker, 40W Stereo Sound Rich Bass, IPX7 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Pairing,10000mAh Power Bank, for Party, Travel(2020 Upgrade)
IPX7 WATERPROOF SPEAKER: Really waterproof! AOMAIS Go has top level waterproof able to withstand full immersion of up to 33 feet for 30 minutes. Other speakers may claim water resistance but can only defend against the smallest splashes. AOMAIS Go is protected enough to go on, it's dustproof, snowpr...
17. Bosch 9220081083 Original Equipment Ignition Coil (1 Pack)
- Bosch ignition coils are built to achieve or exceed OE specifications and are known industry-wide for their reliability and performance
- Precise, corrosion-resistant connections ensure excellent electrical connectivity and lead to a long service life
- Efficiently supplies spark plug electrodes with the proper voltage to provide superior cold-start performance and a smoother running engine
- Replaces OE number 021905115B
- For select vehicles (verify fitment details with fit checker above): AUSTIN: 1973-75 Marina; BMW: 1970-76 2002, 1970 2002ti, 1971 2002tii; FIAT: 1974-78 124, 1973-79 128, 1975-78 131; JAGUAR: 1974 XJ6; LANCIA: 1976-78 Beta; MG: 1968-75 MGB
- PORSCHE: 1967-76 912; RENAULT: 1974-77 R12, 1974-76 R15, 1974-77 R17; TRIUMPH: 1969-76 TR6; VOLKSWAGEN: 1971-72 411
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18. F900 Mini Bluetooth Power Amplifier Wireless Audio Receiver with Power Supply 12V 5A, Stereo Hi-Fi Digital Amp 2 Channel 50W 2 with AUX/USB/Bluetooth Input
- 50W+50W DUAL CHANNEL: F900 bluetooth receiver amplifier provides 50W+50W dual channel stereo output with the upgraded chip TPA3116. Impedance: 4~8 Ohm.
- THREE INPUT OPTIONAL: Supporting AUX/ USB/ Bluetooth input. But the amp module can be searched and connected via Bluetooth when unplugging audio input line. Insert audio input line, then it will auto switch to wired input mode, Bluetooth function will be lost.
- SUPER COMPATIBILITY: Our Bluetooth audio transmitter can be widely applied to various tablet PC, TV, smartphone, Laptop with Bluetooth and etc, versatile and simple to use. But it does not apply to a range of products launched by Amazon such as Echo, Alexa ect. and Bose Speakers.
- MINI ELEGANT SIZE BUT POWERFUL: Ultra small size (3*2.7*1.5 inch) with metallic colourful shell, advanced technology and chip, our Bluetooth stereo amplifier has good sound quality, no distortion, no humming or hissing and sounds clear, crisp.
- 1-YEAR WARRANTY: We offer 1-year guarantee period. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. 【Regarding the power-on sound of the amplifier, we cannot change the program at present, please forgive me.】
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If you are building the motor, simply doing a 3 angle valve job will give you a few. Doing mild porting, you can do a head in a day with just a die grinder. You basically want to make the valve hole as round as possible, and smooth out other spots, you don't need to go crazy removing metal. You can also upgrade the rings to total seal type, helps efficiency, less blow by. While on pistons, those motors have low compression, if you could get to 9:1 that helps a lot too. If you go too high then you have gas problems. Depending on the amount of miles on it, the cam may need to be changed and you can pick a slightly more aggressive one. Keep in mind, that all the parts have to match, so if you go more lift, you have to be sure they heads can take it. I don't remember the intake and exhaust on those, but they are probably not too bad, but a free flowing exhaust wakes them up and makes driving more fun.
It says the Mk2 motor is 9:1 and makes 93 hp that ain't bad for a car that weighs 2000 pounds. If you have the Mk1 motor, then copy what they did on the Mk2. Besides raising the compression from 8.3:1 they probably added more cam, carbs are the same Su's. Just a nice rebuild and touching some minor things to make it more efficient, you should be around 110 hp and that should feel great. There was also the twin cam in '59 if you could find parts, but that is gonna cost ya, a bunch! The other stuff is just careful quality rebuild.
Also, people forget about suspension, fixing all the stuff in the suspension also adds power, or it doesn't lose power in sloppy rubber. Think of trying to run with a bungee cord attached to you, yea, now without all the slop, makes a huge difference. If you want to read up on engine theory, Smokey Yunick's book power secrets is an excellent read. They on drugs with the prices, you can find it on fleabay or a local used book store. He is pretty much the godfather of power.
No need to totally strip the paint, but sand\soda\bead blasting is your friend on a lot of that. If the base is adhered to the metal and there is no rust, you can get away with a good thorough scuff and going over the top. But as he said the quality is directly tied to how deep you go \ how close to bare metal you get.
To go with his pictures comment - I would seriously suggest buying a "tough" digital camera for the garage. I have a waterproof \ shockproof camera that is dedicated to my garage projects. It can be dropped 10-12 ft onto concrete with no problem, or submersed in water to 33 feet (or at least enough to clean it in the sink between projects). I was also sure to get one that had a good macro on it so that I can take pics of very small parts as well. If its a project you're doing yourself, and you're taking something apart for the first time, and it may be weeks or months or longer before you put something back - having photos that show how something goes back together is invaluable.
I personally recommend the Panasonic Lumix series of tough cameras, which go about $200 in the US.
Failure of the rebound axle straps is very common. Replacements that were made from poor quality rubber for many years compounded this. Many shredded when cars were jacked under the rear axle on one side, (which is quite normal) putting the weight of the car's rear on the opposite strap when the other wheel comes off the ground. I understand they are improving however, so the good news is that they are inexpensive because the vendors sell so many... As an alternative, many have gone with a nylon strap manufactured by Russ Koester, known as Strapping Lad...
https://sites.google.com/site/strappingladshop/home
I have them on my 'B's and have been very pleased.
A useful tip for that replacement process: Unless the nut holding the strap and washer on looks and feels like it will spin right off immediately, don't even try to put wrench force on it. It will sheer off the stud instead of breaking free. (You will notice that everyone sells kits to repair this because of this fact)
Instead, invest in a Nut splitting tool. Very handy for any classic car restorer. It's essentially a big chisel that you screw into the edge of a nut to crack it and destroy it instead of destroying everything. Then you just buy two new nuts instead of figuring out how to repair the mounting stud.
Looks like this Nut Splitter on Amazon
Yes, definitely do all you can with the engine in the car. For most of us, the procedure for pulling the motor involves removing it (and installing) with the gearbox attached and reconnecting the gearbox to the rear crossmember can be frustrating if you've never done it.
Take the normal precautions. Never turn an engine manually with the ignition key on. I usually disconnect the coil, just to be double sure that the motor will not fire when I'm cranking it over by hand.
My personal opinion is that the Astley book is not only a great resource for MGB electrical demons, but is one of the best automotive reference books I've ever come across.
Take a peek on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/MGB-Electrical-Systems-Updated-Essential/dp/1787110524
Modern, useful, thorough, colourful, well illustrated. Puts other manuals to shame. You may be fortunate and a ray of light will shine down on you and you'll be the one person who works on an MGB without any electrical issues...
But probably not. ;-)
Since you're new to painting, I'd like to recommend a book I read a few years back. I felt it had a lot of good information for a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/How-Paint-Your-Budget-Cartech/dp/1932494227/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453735120&sr=8-2&keywords=how+to+paint+your+car
I've had luck in the past painting with PPG shopline and restoration shop paints from TCP Global. The TCP Global single stage urethane was really affordable and has held up well on a daily driven 1973 MGB GT. http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/Restoration-Shop/
As for some of the other posts, Rustoleum paint jobs aren't the way to go. In five or ten years you won't be thanking yourself for rolling on oil based enamel all over your car.
The downdraft weber is an OK carb - the carb is good - set it and forget it its the 90deg turn in the manifold that is restrictive. It works well with one of those pace-setter headers.
I used the Mityvac bleeder run off my air compressor. Makes for quick work, almost too quick and it's pretty easy to accidentally drain the master cylinder and force you to start all over again.
http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-6830-Brake-Bleeder/dp/B000JFN9WC/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive
I'll have to go check, but they're standard 12v automotive relays. They look similar to these, which are actually cheaper. So, never mind, get them from Amazon.
I replied to a few other suggestions to add to the, but figured one big one would be better
In the end, these are not "fragile" cars. I race the shit outta my 72, and will do so with my 63 when its done. My dad has flogged them all over the street. Just have some mechanical empathy, learn to pick up on "odd" sounds and feels and your car will never let you down. It may leave you stranded one day, but shit happens. Enjoy it!
Just go on amazon and look for fuse boxes. There are lots available for custom car applications, trailers, and motorcycles as well as marine applications (water-proof with high grade connections).
The mentioned VB block is 1. from VB and 2. Twice the price of the same block from somewhere like Summit.
There are a lot of options
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Blade-Block/dp/B001P6FTHC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503421251&sr=8-5&keywords=fuse+box
another smaller type:
https://www.amazon.com/KKmoon-DC12V-Holder-Warning-Marine/dp/B01J3R8KS4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1503421251&sr=8-9&keywords=fuse+box
My Spit came with speakers in the parcel shelves. They are hidden from sight but unfortunately they are too large so they push the parcel shelves out of position. I will reposition them and also install one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q157FY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1