Something worth carrying in your off-roader's tool box is a saw, and this is the latest folding version from Devon 4x4. Well produced with Japanese 'pull cut' blade (which limits jamming), the handle includes a sensible guard and a tough rubber grim. Good value at £22.95 (inc VAT). If you are looking for this sort of gear, check out the full range at www.devon4x4.com or call 01769 550900.

The guys at Extreme 4x4 now have the new Koni range of Heavy Track “Raid” shock absorbers developed for extreme off-road driving conditions. These big diameter RAID shock absorbers contain more oil, thicker rods and bigger pistons. The RAID units also have Koni’s hydraulic rebound valve system, which substantially increases the damping forces for the last 40 or 20mm of the rebound, and therefore prevent the damper topping out. Proven units in top competition, these versions have been built for Discovery 2 vehicles and are retailing at £165 (plus VAT) each. A good match for these shockers this month are the new progressive coil springs for Land Rover TDCi Defender 110 County (station wagon, utility and hardtop). These springs can help get rid of that unpleasant choppy ride. They retail at £57.50 (plus VAT). As ever, for your Land Rover requirements in areas of suspension, call the guys at Extreme 4x4 on 01255 411411 or check out:
www.extreme4x4.co.uk

This is a very serious piece of kit for all Land Rover/Range Rover competition enthusiasts. Described as an ‘off the shelf’ high performance transmission solution, Quaife’s new high strength six speed sequential gearbox is an ideal competition option, built by the UK’s leading transmission specialist. The unit is built to cope with up to 750bhp, with the dog engagement gears allowing for super fast shifts. It comes in a choice of left hand/right hand gear lever offsets to suit individual vehicles and has a specially uprated reverse gear for off-road driving requirements. It is also available with the Land Rover/Range Rover V8 bellhousing if necessary. As you can imagine, it is available with a wide variety of gear ratios. Serious kit, at a serious price of £8950 (plus VAT). Contact Quaife Engineering on +44 (0)1732 741144.
www.quaife.co.uk

Once you’ve made sure you wheels are properly cleaned from winter's grime, it makes sense to protect them. Wheel Guard is a tough, clear coating that protects aluminium, chrome and alloy wheels from oxidation and corrosion. There is a one-part, selfAlevelling coating that doesn’t wash off. It is claimed not to have a nasty ‘plastic’ look, but give the look of a newly polished wheel. Touch dry in 5-10 minutes, you need to leave the coating to thoroughly dry and harden over a couple of hours before returning to the roads. The bonus is the claim that once treated, wheels are a lot easier to clean – and you know they are not corroding. The kit includes wipes, gloves, applicators, instructions and is available from www.spautopia.co.uk or by mail order at 01780 721470. Three sizes are available 60ml/£20.40, 120ml/£30.65 and 300ml/£71.50 plus post and packing.