Sixty years of scrapes
There cannot be many readers who in their time have not used a good dollop of T-Cut to try and remove an annoying scratch or scuff. It’s particularly useful after a greenlaning trip when you suddenly spot the faint scratches along your paintwork. It will not surprise, therefore, to learn that the product is actually 60 years young. To celebrate, the company has commissioned a sparkling £50,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted T-Cut tin! It seems it took 75 hours to piece together the 26,000 diamonds and the can will be shown around the country at automotive car retailers before being on permanent display at the company’s Bury headquarters. There is a nationwide campaign to find the vehicle that most deserves some T-Cut TLC… now surely we can find a Lada Niva or battered Series II that fits the bill!
Website: www.t-cut.co.uk
A new range of ARB Intensity Driving Light covers are available in a new range of clear, colour tinted and solid colours. Manufactured from moulded polycarbonate, these covers are hard coated for scratch and UV resistance and designed for the harshest of conditions. The covers are available in clear, amber, blue, red and solid black. The covers retail at around £55, and are sensibly sold in pairs and are available through Arbil’s dealer network. 
The guys at Tunit have been hard at work getting the new Advantage tuning module for diesel-powered 4x4s. These kits offer significant performance and fuel savings, including the software, which is claimed to ‘improve power while not compromising fuel’. Tunit also now offers a part exchange scheme, extended to a ‘lifetime’ part exchange for the new Advantage module, which can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Intriguingly, the Advantage is available on a contract – like a mobile phone – which means that you will be able to get all the necessary upgrades, all paid on a monthly tariff. If you want to know more, you can email Tunit at: 
The demand for aftermarket high-speed SUV tyres is increasing. Falken has now released new sizes of its Azensis FK453CC tyre so that it is now available in 18, 19 and 20inch sizes. Sales in the Evoque have increased by some 35 per cent from September 2012 to September 2013 and the company claims this is the ideal replacement tyre, offering improved stability with this high-speed abilities, but remaining low noise, achieved by a rounder shoulder and an asymmetrical pattern and ‘phase-shifted’ tread blocks. It is also claimed that this tyre has a seven per cent improvement in resistance to hydroplaning. The tyres will be available at authorised Falken dealers in May.
ARB now has a brand new 24v Twin Air compressor, offering both extra power and more speed. Portable and ultra compact it’s ideal for powering tyre inflators and air tools. Not only is it designed for multiple applications but comes with extra nozzles to fit air beds. It can also be used for lengthy periods as it is fitted with a DC cooling fan and anodised aluminium motor mounting brackets. The kit comes complete with an air blowgun, six metre air hose and all the necessary electrics. It comes in a watertight carrying case and apparently, it floats should it be dropped in water. Probably best to avoid that, so don’t take our word for it! The 24v Twin Air Compressor retails at around £790 (inc VAT) and is available through Arbil 4×4’s dealer network.
The team at Border Motorsport has been busy this month and announced a selection of new products for the Defender. The new light bar is a smart option, which includes four sport lamps and is powder coated and available in gloss black or bright green. Stainless steel fittings are a sensible option and the whole unit is available at £95.99 (inc VAT, but not the spot lights). The heavy-duty rock sliders look impressive, good for serious off-roading or even surviving the Tesco car park! Zinc and black powder coated, the sliders are £169 (inc VAT). The new Defender steering guard is laser cut from 6mm steel, comes with counter sunk fitting points and all the necessary fittings. You can have this in bare metal at £99, gold zinc plated (£125) or powder-coated black or green for £135 (all prices include VAT). Check out the website for more details.
A new mounting kit has been developed by the ARB engineers to fit the new Zeon winch to the Toyota Hilux (2005 onwards); this will fit the 8 and 10 Zeon winches. The reason for the new mounting kit is that without it the clearance on the mount is not enough and can interfere with the vehicle’s airbag activation. As with all ARB and Warn equipment, it’s sensible to contact the Arbil 4×4 dealership. Full details on Arbil’s website.
The Britool Expert’s socket range has been expanded to include a new rail-mounted 10-piece half-inch hex socket set. The new E034837 socket set is manufactured in chrome vanadium steel to the sort of standard that you would expect from a Britool product, which should offer maximum durability. The mounting rail keeps the sockets safe and organised – if you remember to put them back on the rail and not just lob the sockets back into the tool box… come on, we’ve all done that! The RRP is £27.05 (plus VAT) and available through motor factors. 
The MUD UK cubby box bin is a simple but effective way of creating extra storage space in the cabin of your Land Rover Defender. It fixes to the rear face of the Defender’s standard cubby box to create an easy access storage bin for both front and rear seat occupants. It has been designed to fit all Defender models, and comes with all necessary fittings. It’s a great place for storing maps, CDs, and will even hold large water bottles. Fit one and we’re sure you’ll fill it, one of Murphy’s indubitable rules! The cubby box costs a very reasonable £28, including VAT and is available direct from the MUD UK website.
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