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All change at Quantum Sports Cars………………with Mark Burley of MB Motorsport acquiring the Xtreme model and erstwhile marquee custodians, John and Rosemary Sampson, forming Quantum Heritage to concentrate on Sunrunner, Napier and 2+2 kits and fully built cars, as well as catering for all parts (including H4) and servicing needs for customers.

For the Xtreme, contact Quantum Sports Cars (2010) Ltd...

Both operations will be based at the existing Quantum base in Kingsbridge, Devon.

For Quantum Heritage visit www.quantumheritage.co.uk or call 01548 550 990 or for Quantum Sports Cars (2010) Ltd visit www.quantumcars.co.uk or 01548 550 660 ENDS.

...and for the 2+2, Sunrunner and Napier, contact Quantum Heritage.

Dakar 4x4 Design & Conversions are keeping busy………….supplying their latest Hibak 4x4 kit based on Land Rover Discovery, which takes the popular Dakar theme developed by Barry Chantler from Dennis Adams’ Rotrax design way back in the early nineties a step further.

The body conversion for the pretty yet ultra practical Hibak costs £2950 and includes bodyshell and bonnet, gelcoat in a choice of blue, black, white, red, yellow or green, rollcage, Hibak load tray assembly, all brackets and nut and bolt pack.

Dakar 4x4, run by Tory Hill, is able to supply a whole host of options for your build, while the Melton Mowbray-based company will also prepare and strip your donor car for you, and supply part or full builds should you require.

More information from www.dakar4x4.me.uk or 01664 444 774 ENDS.

Meguiar’s, the world’s leading manufacturer.............. of automotive surface care products, has launched its latest Brilliant Solutions catalogue for 2010, containing a host of new products second-to-none in terms of performance and quality. Copies of the catalogue are available by calling the Meguiar’s UK customer care team on 0870 241 6696 or by emailing info@meguiars.co.uk.

The full colour 48-page catalogue contains a range of products and accessories and important car care tips. Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax, Gold Class™ Carnauba Plus Premium Wax, Gold Class™ Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner and the new Ultimate Protectant are the new products available in this year’s catalogue.

Meguiar’s products are available from Halfords superstores and from all good automotive accessory shops. A full list of independent stockists can be found at the back of the 2010 Brilliant Solutions catalogue. Enthusiasts can also use the handy online stockist locator at www.meguiars.co.uk or 0870 241 6696 ENDS.

Braid Wheels...........the hugely respected and successful Spanish manufacturer has appointed Performance Wheels Limited as their exclusive UK distributor.

The move sees the Leicestershire firm importing and distributing Braid’s sublime - and vast   range of competition and high-performance road wheels. Established in 1978, Braid have established impeccable credentials at the top of European motorsport over three decades, taking titles in almost every genre of the sport including Touring Car, WRC, Endurance Off Road, Circuit and Ice Racing.

The diversity of the Braid range is particularly impressive. A vast array of monoblock wheels is available in all widths and diameters and the manufacturer’s unique casting system allows for tuners to specify their exact combination, complete with any required offset - normally only the reserve of the split rim manufacturer.

On that subject however, Braid also has extensive experience, being one of the very first manufacturers to create a strong and durable three-piece wheel, back in 1978 (and yes, you can still buy it today!) The racing Concept range ranges from 13in to 22in diameters and stretches from 4.5in to 15in widths. The Classic Racing Concept range offers the timeless designs from the 70s and 80s, balanced with the very latest production techniques.

Braid’s innovation in production means that exotic materials and methods like magnesium and spin-forging also form part of the line up in a range that encompasses everything from Go-karts to rally-raid monsters.

Despite a client list that reads like a Who’s Who of motorsport and a simply staggering amount of race wins to their credit, the Braid wheels range represents exceptional value for money, often costing less than a lesser proven wheel.

The Braid range can be viewed at www.braidwheels.com. For more details, please contact Performance Wheels on 01530 517 920 ENDS.

It’s hard to believe……..but Haynes Manuals have been saving motorists money for 50 years.

To celebrate this milestone, if you buy a Haynes Manual between 16th March and 12th April 2010 at participating A1 Motor Stores you could win your money back or other great gifts.

You can also enter the competition to win the car that started it all 50 years ago - an Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit www.haynes.co.uk/fifty  for more information.

To find your nearest A1 Motor Store Freephone 0800 526 510 or visit www.a1motorstores.co.uk ENDS.

If you already have your copy of Burton Power’s 2010 catalogue……..you will know that they are now stocking the Revotec cooling fan range.

Burton Power is offering these universal fans in either Slim Line (just 52mm

thick) or High Power (63mm thick) versions.

Also new are the model specific complete kits for the Escort Mk1 and 2 including versions for Escorts running the standard radiator and the Mexico/RS2000 Pinto radiator.

The advantages of using an electric cooling fan are well known and the Revotec range can be combined with Revotec’s variable electronic fan controllers for optimum performance. The latest generation of fan controllers cause no obstruction to the water flow and have no mechanical parts, eliminating wear altogether. Oil cooler versions are also available.

Revotec fans are available in blower (in front of rad) and sucker (behind rad) variants and a wide range of diameters is available.

Universal fans start at £46.95 with brackets at £5.95 and loom/relay kits at £7.50.

For further details see the Burtons 2010 catalogue. Contact Burton Power on 0208 518 9121 or www.burtonpower.com ENDS.

Following the success of the original Save A Battery……….Nimbus Motorsport is now offering a new All-In-One Save A Battery that not only charges batteries quickly, but also maintains, cycles, rejuvenates, conditions, tests, monitors, and alerts you when there are problems.

It can even check an entire vehicle’s electrical wiring! Save A Battery’s exclusive modular cable design provides extended runs to any car, truck, motorcycle, camper, quadbike, or boat. Choose between the unique battery terminal connection, cigarette lighter connection or battery clip-on connectors (all included in the kit).

The bright yellow cable eliminates accidental disconnections. The unique mounting design allows for easy attachment either on the vehicle or to a wall.

The unit costs £100.99 inc VAT. In the UK, Eire and continental Europe order directly online at www.nimbusmotorsport.com or call them on 01377 236 170 ENDS.

Webcon is pleased to announce…….the reintroduction of the entire range of DCOE pump rods.

A wide range of pump rod lengths is essential for precise calibration of the DCOE and DCO/SP range of carburettors, and allows control of the total volume of fuel delivered through the pump circuit.

The new pump rods have been produced with the original round rod profile, and are supplied complete with a new plate.

Sizes are as follows: 61/39mm, 61/38.55mm, 54.5/38.55mm, 58.5/38.55mm, 48.5/38.55mm, 63/40.55mm, 63/41mm and 58.5/39mm and all are priced at £14.04 inc VAT

For further details contact Webcon UK on 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.

Sealey’s new Spring Promotion………..features almost 500 deals on seasonal products, to help give your garage or workshop a spring clean!

This year you get to enjoy the great deals for an extra month, as the promotion has been extended until 31 May 2010. With up to 67 per cent off list prices, and many new products, the promotion covers everything you need for all those jobs you have been putting off over the winter months.

There are pressure washers on offer from £129.19 inc VAT, and Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaners from as little as £82.19 inc VAT. A range of toolboxes, including free tools, is also included. The AP2201COMBO10, six drawer Topchest, is on offer at £105.69 inc VAT and comes with free tools worth over £120.

You can get your hands on a copy of this promotion and Sealey’s latest catalogue from your local Sealey distributor. Alternatively visit the website www.sealey.co.uk for further information ENDS.