A fresh face on the sponsor board Samco Sport let us in on what they do and how they do it..
We Spoke to Rhian from Samco earlier.....
Samco are known for their silicone hoses, do you only make radiator hoses?
No, SamcoSport hoses are
available for a wide range of applications including coolant,
turbo, high temperature & oil. Depending on the
application, specific premium quality rubber & linings are used
to ensure the hose performs correctly under the required
conditions. With coolant hoses, the maximium working
temperature is set at 180°C, however for a car running higher
temperatures, SamcoSport add an Aramid Reinforced inner
lining to the hose allowing temperatures to rise up to 250°C
with no problems, Fluorosilicone Linings can also be added for
the transfer of Oil. SamcoSport also offer a wide range of
Induction / Intake hoses manufactured with uniquely bonded,
precision engineered inserts, plus some of these complex
hoses have been re-designed by our in-house development team
allowing improved flow & performance.
Are all your products made in the
UK?
Yes, All SamcoSport
Silicone Hoses are hand-crafted at our South Wales
premises using the finest quality European materials, including our
light blue SamTek(R)
specialist inner lining (which
has over 12 years proven performance in motorsport use).
We pride ourselves on the fact that we manufacturer in the UK under
a full automotive quality system as
numerous other silicone hose brands are imported from the Far
East -
at a glance the hoses may look similar
but on close inspection, the quality & overall performance of imported
hoses
is vastly inferior
to any SamcoSport product.
Silicone hoses are commonly used in tuner and drift cars, whats
their real purpose and why should they be exchanged in place of
OEM hoses and fitments?
Lots of reasons. First off, they look far better than the drab black organic hoses fitted to standard cars, especially with the vast range of colours and designs that are now available. Silicone hoses also have a much longer life than the standard OEM originals and their performance is far superior. SamcoSport Silicone Hoses can work to greater levels of temperature & pressure, which is essential if you’re upgrading your engine for performance. At SamcoSport, we have great confidence in our Silicone Hose products which is why we now offer a 'Fit & Forget' lifetime guarantee, SamcoSport is the only Silicone Hose Brand that is manufactured to outlast your engine.
Your products are available in different colours to suit each application, what about custom colours/designs?
Our standard Hose Colour Options include the famous Samco Blue, Red, Black, Yellow, Light Green, Purple, Orange plus British Racing Green & White, which were both successfully launched at AutoSport International in January this year. As for hose designs, also released for public viewing at the NEC were our world exclusive, new and exciting Samco Blaze & Urban Camo Hoses, which received lots of attention and excellent feedback. Originally designed for the USA Truck market, Samco Blaze Hoses, which are available in 3 colour combinations; White Hose/Blue Flame, Black Hose/Red Flame & Blue Hose/Orange Flame, are ideal for the Drifting scene complimenting the Flame Paintwork of many of the cars.
Whats Samco's interest in the Drift scene and how can the products you make help drivers perform better?
The drift scene is something new for SamcoSport and as one of the most exciting forms of new motorsport, we were keen to support EDC as an official sponsor. Whilst competing in this exciting new sport, pushing your engine power will increase the pressure and temperature on the surrounding components, including your hoses, ... and the last thing you want on the track is for a hose to burst, showering your engine with rust-coloured water and putting you out of the game. SamcoSport hoses give the driver and his team that added confidence to allow them push that bit harder - its the very reason our hoses are used by the top 3 Formula One teams. If you want hoses on your car which look fantastic, perform superbly and give you extreme confidence, choose SamcoSport.