OIL ADDITIVE #1
Frost’s new anti-wear oil additive uses ZDDP – a compound that was commonplace when many classic cars were built. It is designed for use in elderly vehicles (Series Land Rovers are a good example), for which modern oils, which do not use ZDDP, are unsuitable.
The Frost ZDDP Anti Wear Oil Additive will help protect your classic 4×4’s gears, cam and followers, and costs £9.50 a bottle.
Visit www.frost.co.uk to order.
The Skoda Yeti isn’t everyone’s idea of a hardcore off-roader. Owners of the vehicle can now give it a slightly tougher appearance, however, thanks to ANTEC’s stainless steel styling parts.
The product line-up includes front protector bars, which are made out of polished stainless steel and are EU-PEDESTRIAN approved. According to ANTEC, vehicles fitted with its kit are safer than those without it. So not only does the gear improve the Yeti’s looks; it also makes it better in a crash.
Log onto www.upcountry4x4.co.uk for more information.
These glowplug reamers are available from Sykes Picavant. They enable home mechanics to clean, and re-cut if need be, their diesel vehicle’s glowplugs, thereby improving engine starting and efficiency.
Available in a range of sizes, the glowplug reamers come with full instructions and their own plastic storage cases. More than that, they open up a whole world of cost-effective DIY vehicle maintenance.
Visit www.sykes-picavant.com for more info.
Wolfrace has recenty released these alloy wheels for use on luxury SUVs. The premium range of Wolf RR and Wolf Design rims are available in a wide variety of sizes, and the Wolf Design rims can be drilled to fit almost any vehicle. Wolf RR wheels are designed for use on vehicles with a five-stud fitment, including the new Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X6.
Call 0845 330 9896 or visit www.wolfrace.com to find your nearest dealer.
GAP Security has just become the sole UK distributor of TOADTRAK GPS vehicle tracking devices. The TOADTRAK is Thatcham approved, and recognised by every UK insurance company.
Coming with a range of features, including internet tracking and a distress-call function, the TOADTRAK brings valuable piece of mind – especially to owners of luxury and premium vehicles.
Contact GAP Security on 0800 783 2165, or log onto www.gapsecurity.co.uk for more details about the range.
Live the home mechanic dream with this AC and DC TIG welder from Frost. The 176i is a professional welding machine suitable for use on a variety of materials, including aluminium and alloys, mild steel, stainless steel, copper and brass. It is straightforward to operate, but has all the functions necessary to produce aerospace-quality work.
The 176i can be used on a 230v, 13A plug supply and is cheap to run. It is very portable and well-suited to use on automotive projects.
The welder costs £849 including VAT, and a visit to www.frost.co.uk will provide more details.
Suffolk-based BMW specialist Motormec has launched these privacy shades just in time for summer. The shades are available for BMW’s range of SUVs and come with their own storage bag.
Because they are made to measure, the shades perform a highly effective job of keeping the sun at bay – and they also maximise privacy for rear passengers. They are easy to install and allow for the windows to be opened even when they are in place.
Call Motormec UK on 01502 500 590, or visit the website www.motormec.co.uk to order your set.
The 2011 Freelander 2, on sale in the UK from the end of September, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 148bhp or 187bhp outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations and a new Premium Pack option.
Land Rover’s new turbo-diesel engine is available in the 4WD Td4 148bhp model featuring manual transmission and intelligent Stop/Start technology as standard (an auto ‘box without Stop/Start is available as a cost option), or the new SD4 model delivering 187bhp (available in auto only).
The Range Rover Evoque has entered its final phase of testing, with hundreds of prototype models dispatched around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions.
Land Rover is making no secret of the operation – its design team has fitted 10 prototypes with ‘funky’ camouflage wraps, to introduce the new vehicle in 10 key cities. Paul, 4×4’s art ed, spotted the New York version cruising around Tunbridge Wells. Think the driver took a wrong turn…
The Twilight Saga is again in the spotlight as the third film ‘Eclipse’ in the series has just screed its premiere in the UK with vampire, Edward Cullen, driving a silver Volvo XC60. In the books, the hero drives a silver S60R, but when making the films Volvo was not producing the S60R so a Volvo C30 was used and then a Volvo XC60 in the final two films.
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