AUTOPARTS UPDATE

2016 HILUX HEAVY DUTY UPGRADE

Xtreme Outback releases 2016 Hilux heavy duty upgrades.

AUstralian Clutch Services’ 4x4 division, Xtreme Outback, is proud to announce their latest heavy duty upgrade to suit the 2016 Toyota Hilux. Xtreme Outback has produced a variety of new kits to suit the different engines available. The new kits offer a higher clamp load than the standard clutch, making the upgrade ideal for vehicles that tow heavy loads regularly, are used as trade vehicles, have power upgrades or are taken off-road regularly. The new kit was tested using Xtreme Outback’s new promotional Hilux with impressive results. “The new Toyota Hilux kits are an exciting addition to the Xtreme Outback range,” explains Brenton Jordan, Australian Clutch Services Managing Director. “We have developed several new kits over the past few months that will support our distribution network as new vehicles enter the market.” Along with the new Hilux kits, Xtreme Outback has developed kits to suit the 2016 Mitsubishi Triton, NP300 Navara and Volkswagen Amarok. These kits are offered with a sprung organic friction disc and to suit a variety of engine configurations. “We have been working hard on developing new and innovative kits for the Australian and International market” explains Stewart Furze, Xtreme Outback mechanical engineer, “The new Hilux kits offer exceptional performance improvements over the standard clutch and we expect this to be a very popular kit around the world as the vehicle is modified and developed by tuners and owners.” INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS.

Efficiency oil

On their continuing quest to increase engine protection, the dedicated R&D team at Ryco has raised the bar again with the launch of their SYNTECTM  range high efficiency oil filters. “We’re extremely excited about the launch of the SYNTECTM  range,” said George Dearden, GUD Automotive Chief Engineer. “… more importantly it has been designed specifically to match the longer service intervals of modern vehicles.” The fully synthetic construction means that all filters in Ryco’s SYNTECTM range deliver an unmatched 15,000 kilometre service interval. “Our team of experienced engineers worked hand-in-hand with the filtration media supplier to develop a high efficiency media designed to remove more dirt, keeping your engines cleaner for longer,” George explained. “As the market leader and filtration category innovators, we need to ensure that every new product we launch exceeds both our promises and our customer’s expectations,” George explained. “As a result we have invested heavily in testing equipment. We put the SYNTECTM  through a rigorous, multipass test in our world-class lab in Melbourne, and we’re happy to report it passed with flying colours.” Like all Ryco filters, the SYNTECTM has been engineered to exceed standard original equipment filters but what sets it apart is the use of ‘Nano Fibre’ media that has superior particle removal characteristics which allow it to withstand the harsh conditions arising from extended drain periods. “The Nano Fibre technology that is a feature in the SYNTECTM  range also offers a very high initial efficiency that exceeds 99 per cent at 25 micron,” said George. “This is well above the filtration rates offered by standard filters while the low restriction to flow is beneficial at engine start up when cold.” Manufactured using the most modern techniques, the highly efficient Nano Fibre Media provides a tightly woven synthetic media, with a dense tortuous path, designed to trap more dirt as oil moves through it, without increasing the pressure drop across the filter. “High efficiency is best explained by comparing how good the filter is at removing harmful particles from the oil at a given particle size,” he said. “Conventional cellulous based oil filter media have a very low initial efficiency during the early stages of its life, this means more particles smaller than 25um are able to pass through the filter. “In comparison 100 per cent synthetic media filters have a very high initial efficiency while maintaining a low restriction across the filter, this means the filter is removing more contaminants smaller than 25um from the oil,” added George. The SYNTECTM  range includes 19 popular spin-on filters and one cartridge filter that, combined cover more than 10.9 million vehicles in the Australian car parc alone. The part numbers are some of Ryco’s most recognisable filters – Z9 and Z89A for example now available in the SynTec range as Z9ST and Z89AST easily identified by the ‘ST’ suffix. In their continuing quest to increase engine protection, the dedicated R&D team at Ryco has raised the bar again with the launch of their SYNTECTM  range high efficiency oil filters. “We’re extremely excited about the launch of the SYNTECTM  range,” said George Dearden, GUD Automotive Chief Engineer. “… more importantly it has been designed specifically to match the longer service intervals of modern vehicles.” The fully synthetic construction means that all filters in Ryco’s SYNTECTM  range deliver an unmatched 15,000 kilometre service interval. “Our team of experienced engineers worked hand-in-hand with the filtration media supplier to develop a high efficiency media designed to remove more dirt, keeping your engines cleaner for longer,” George explained. “As the market leader and filtration category innovators, we need to ensure that every new product we launch exceeds both our promises and our customer’s expectations,” George explained. “As a result we have invested heavily in testing equipment. We put the SYNTECTM  through a rigorous, multipass test in our world-class lab in Melbourne, and we’re happy to report it passed with flying colours.” Like all Ryco filters, the SYNTECTM  has been engineered to exceed standard original equipment filters but what sets it apart is the use of ‘Nano Fibre’ media that has superior particle removal characteristics which allow it to withstand the harsh conditions arising from extended drain periods. “The Nano Fibre technology that is a feature in the SYNTECTM  range also offers a very high initial efficiency that exceeds 99 per cent at 25 micron,” said George. “This is well above the filtration rates offered by standard filters while the low restriction to flow is beneficial at engine start up when cold.” Manufactured using the most modern techniques, the highly efficient Nano Fibre Media provides a tightly woven synthetic media, with a dense tortuous path, designed to trap more dirt as oil moves through it, without increasing the pressure drop across the filter. “High efficiency is best explained by comparing how good the filter is at removing harmful particles from the oil at a given particle size,” he said. “Conventional cellulous based oil filter media have a very low initial efficiency during the early stages of its life, this means more particles smaller than 25um are able to pass through the filter. “In comparison 100 per cent synthetic media filters have a very high initial efficiency while maintaining a low restriction across the filter, this means the filter is removing more contaminants smaller than 25um from the oil,” added George. The SYNTECTM  range includes 19 popular spin-on filters and one cartridge filter that, combined cover more than 10.9 million vehicles in the Australian car parc alone. The part numbers are some of Ryco’s most recognisable filters – Z9 and Z89A for example now available in the SynTec range as Z9ST and Z89AST easily identified by the ‘ST’ suffix.

Step bits that do it all

The new Metric Step Drill Bit line provides solutions for various applications across the Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, MRO and Remodelling trades. Made in the USA, these new Step Bits are designed for use with cordless drills in high speed for increased efficiency on the jobsite. Gone are the days where users would have to sacrifice speed for control or control and quality for the delivery of faster cuts. Unlike traditional drill bits specifically designed for corded drills with low RPM and high torque, Milwaukee has provided a solution that allows Step Bits to do it all, deliver fast starts, more life and holes per charge across the cordless platform. Designed with JAM-FREE Performance for tough jobsite conditions, these Step Bits boast a smooth cutting Dual Flute Design with black oxide coating, producing greater cutting speed, less heatand extending bit life. Milwaukee has also identified common problems posed by bit walking and developed a new design aptly named Rapid StrikeTM  Tip to combat this, ultimately saving time and promoting greater user productivity. For added user convenience, Milwaukee has integrated laser engraved reference marks with each bit in turn making it easier for the user to stop drilling based on the size required. The new bits also feature a 3-flat Secure-GrippTM  shank, ensuring a solid connection with the drill chuck, less slippage and increased user precision. The new Milwaukee®  Step Bits will offer a complete range of sizes (4mm to 65mm) with four different Step Bits and a 3 piece kit. Each bit demonstrates Milwaukee’s continued commitment to deliver innovative solutions to save time and increase productivity on the jobsite. Available now, visit your local authorised Milwaukee dealer to purchase your next Milwaukee tool and experience the Heavy DUTY difference. FEATURES •  JAM-FREE performance: dual-flute design provides greater speed and control •  Rapid speed: optimised for cordless drills in high speed •  Rapid StrikeTM  Tip: creates fast, accurate starts and generates less heat •  Superior bit life: optimised geometry with Black Oxide coating to cut faster and produce less heat •  Maximum holes per battery charge: greater user productivity •  Laser-engraved reference marks: easily stop on any hole size •  3-Flat Secure-GripTM  shanks: reduces bit slippage in the chuck

STEP BIT MODELS

48899335 14 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (6 - 35mm)

48899332 13 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (M6 – M32)

48899320 9 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (4 - 20mm)

48899301 9 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (4 - 12mm)

48899399 3 Pce Metric Step Drill Bit Set

Big Red’s new high

power L.E.D driving lights

Big Red’s range has been strengthened with The recent addition of High Power 180mm and 220mm L.E.D Driving Lights, designed to provide excellent light output without breaking the budget. T he dual voltage 12/24 lamps feature an array of 5W high power ‘Cree’ L.E.Ds, with the 18 L.E.D 180mm lamp delivering 8,000 Lumen and casting a penetrating white light 370m up the road at 1 Lux. The 220mm lamp, with 30 L.E.Ds, produces an impressive 13,000 Lumen, shining a light beam 500m at 1 Lux. As well as offering this strong forward lighting, the lamps also produce a wide spread volume of light illuminating the surrounding area to both sides of the vehicle, at 6300° Kelvin, a measure that is close to day light, for reduced eye strain and fatigue when driving. All-round light output aside, Big Red’s new lamps features robust construction using die cast aluminium housing and a heavy duty, stainless steel bracket with a rugged three bolt mounting system. The lights also benefit from an integrated shock dampening system that isolates the lamp housing from the bracket, providing increased vibration resistance. The L.E.Ds themselves are housed behind a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens that is fully sealed to IP68. For even further protection against scratches and scuffs, the lamps also include a see-through polycarbonate lens protector and for ease of fitment, the lamps come prewired with a weatherproof connector fitted and matching connectors supplied. Functionality aside, the lamps with their red and black colour combination are aesthetically-pleasing and designed to look great on a broad range of 4x4s, commercial vehicles and even passenger cars. Big Red’s new High Power L.E.D Driving Lights are covered by a three-year warranty and available from all leading transport, automotive and four wheel drive outlets throughout Australia, starting from approximately $330.00 incl. GST.