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- Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:44 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6664
Re: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
Wayne, I have just got back from Zim....stay next to the river. The rest is a waste of time. The animals are in protectect areas, next to the Lake and next to the river. Fishing and the falls are always good. If you want to do the Hunters road September is a good time....no rain. I would ask the guy...
- Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:58 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Road east of Kariba
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1091
Re: Road east of Kariba
Chris,
Thanks for the reply. Cross roads is the road from Bulawayo to Vic falls and the start of the road under discussion. We are coming back on the ferry, good idea. Bernie
Thanks for the reply. Cross roads is the road from Bulawayo to Vic falls and the start of the road under discussion. We are coming back on the ferry, good idea. Bernie
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:08 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Road east of Kariba
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1091
Road east of Kariba
Guys,
Has anyone recently travelled on the road on the eastern side of Kariba. It runs from Cross roads, Milbizi, Binga, Siabuwa and up to Kariba town. I am going up in December and would like to travel that way if it is possible.
Regards Bernie
Has anyone recently travelled on the road on the eastern side of Kariba. It runs from Cross roads, Milbizi, Binga, Siabuwa and up to Kariba town. I am going up in December and would like to travel that way if it is possible.
Regards Bernie
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:18 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Open Season for Poachers
- Replies: 186
- Views: 97197
Re: Open Season for Poachers
Did you know that we still have a major problem with Lion and Elelephant poaching. Some say that because they have so many Elephants in the Kruger it is not all bad but the Lions are in trouble becausae of TB and a general unhealthy breeding pool. Details are not communicated for obvious reasons.
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2012
- Replies: 166
- Views: 12181
Re: Dakar 2012
Cassie, The other day I stated the Standard Toyota is trying for it's 3rd win in a row and you asked for more detail... It is in fact a production class, limited mods allowed. It is a Cruiser not a HiLux...I see very little info on it.
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:22 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 & South Namibia
- Replies: 165
- Views: 18863
Re: Namakwa 4x4 & South Namibia
Looks like a Martial Eagle.....I cannot see the crest...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:28 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2012
- Replies: 166
- Views: 12181
Re: Dakar 2012
I think this is the Hummer year. I do hope our boys do well in a very nice looking vehical...
Do you know that the standard HiLux is trying to make it 3 wins in a row this year.
Do you know that the standard HiLux is trying to make it 3 wins in a row this year.
- Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:34 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Enjoy guys....you guys must love the trip and peepee in the Orange for me....
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:43 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Zimbabwe - Hwange (Wankie) National Park
- Replies: 108
- Views: 17285
Re: Zimbabwe - Hwange (Wankie) National Park
Mark, Happy to see you stayed at Elephant Sands and that the pool has been repaired after the Elephant damage. The Hunters road is a trip I want to do but want to take a little while, not one day...we will chat about your route one day soon....Isn't it time for a get together again....we have to mis...
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:11 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1494
Re: Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
Waiting
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:43 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1494
Re: Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
I have now applied for the permit at EC tourism. I will keep you guys informed. I also would like to find out what the permit means...
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:12 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tree feller on the West rand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1258
Re: Tree feller on the West rand
That's my place I need the other Palm tree removed.
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tree feller on the West rand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1258
Tree feller on the West rand
Have we got a forum member that cuts trees on the West Rand....I need you please.
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:23 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1494
Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge
I have just booked the December holiday at Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge on the Wild Coast. It is apparently an hours walk from the "Hole in the Wall" from the Southern side. Anyone been there before, any comments ....
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:39 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1258
Re: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy ?
I did it.
Beekman make a great lifting doors for the Beekman canopy. I get on the canopy often and tip the scale at 120 kg's plus my chair, plus my cooler box, plus my wife....no problem.
Beekman make a great lifting doors for the Beekman canopy. I get on the canopy often and tip the scale at 120 kg's plus my chair, plus my cooler box, plus my wife....no problem.
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Clearwater Mall – JB’s corner Sun Breakkie
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4183
Re: Clearwater Mall – JB’s corner Sun Breakkie
I'm in the Pilanesburg...I'll miss you
- Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:43 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Africa Trip
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2862
Re: Africa Trip
My son went to Zim a few weeks ago. 1 hour 20 minutes going into Zim and under an hour coming out. He had a pretty girl with him, that might have helped...I am thinking that Beit Bridge has busy periods and then you will wait..
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:14 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Deane, No to Sendlingsdrift. You get hold of the Namakwa tourist people in Pofadder, and pay them. (R150 ...it took us 4 days) The route starts just ouside Pofadder near a small town called Pella. Nice trip I'll do it again....First you have to go to Riemvasmaak, that is also very lekker.
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:41 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dankie vir die Sneeu kykers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1196
Re: Dankie vir die Sneeu kykers
Once an Honorary Office at one of the Parks found a full bag of urine neatly placed next to the road...used nappies are common.
I think we should start a "Hate noise and rubbish" in nature campaign.
I think we should start a "Hate noise and rubbish" in nature campaign.
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:27 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Sani Pass - July 2011 Snow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2594
Re: Sani Pass - July 2011 Snow
Eric, Even more different than when I was there 4 weeks ago....lovely.
- Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Refurbished Steel Rims
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3032
Re: Refurbished Steel Rims
Thanks Mark...It will be nice toatch the rims up again on the trailer...Will call you Wednesday or Thursday when I get out.
- Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:44 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Refurbished Steel Rims
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3032
Re: Refurbished Steel Rims
Does anyone have another 1 rim like this one lying around...I took the spare off my Conquest trailer and would like to replace it...
- Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:37 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Refurbished Steel Rims
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3032
Re: Refurbished Steel Rims
I am keeping them, Sorry...The Legend 35 original parts are all in storage
- Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What is the best Music for when you're on the trail?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1828
Re: What is the best Music for when you're on the trail?
On the open road....Lennon, Springsteen, Dylan, U2..... In the veld, the windows are open with no music....I even stop using the Aircon.
- Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:25 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Refurbished Steel Rims
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3032
Refurbished Steel Rims
I have never liked the original Legend 35 rims. I did however like the HiLux steel rims. Here are the costs and the pictures why I think the steel rims are nicer. Rim cost R 200 Refurb per rim R 200....Sand blasted, painted silver and clear coated Change over tyres, balancing, wheel allignment per r...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:31 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Chalet akkommodasie in of naby Francistown Botswana
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1138
Re: Chalet akkommodasie in of naby Francistown Botswana
Keep driving a bit longer and go to the other side of Nata....Elephant Sands....spectacular...he is also a Bulls supporter
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SAC KZ-TE intercooler
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2497
Re: SAC KZ-TE intercooler
Mine is the same as Wayne's...facing forwards.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:35 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping along the Orange River?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2829
Re: Camping along the Orange River?
Mark,
Check out the trip report. Namakwa 4x4 route. Talk to me, we did the trip over April long weekends. It's going to be lekker hot, but great.
Check out the trip report. Namakwa 4x4 route. Talk to me, we did the trip over April long weekends. It's going to be lekker hot, but great.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:31 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Upcoming trip to Kgalagadi and western cape
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2008
Re: Upcoming trip to Kgalagadi and western cape
Try om by Riemvasmaak n' draai te maak.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where do I take my new Steel rims for a recon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Re: Where do I take my new Steel rims for a recon
Thanks Mark will do that. I'll send pictures once the job is done....
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where do I take my new Steel rims for a recon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Where do I take my new Steel rims for a recon
So I am now the prood owner of a set of Steel rims. I want to recon them....sand blast, powder coat and generally make them look beautiful. Where do I go on the West Rand?
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:17 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Watter Toyo handelaar beste om te diens in Wesrand?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1440
Re: Watter Toyo handelaar beste om te diens in Wesrand?
No, the girl with the nice eyes....
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:38 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Meet & Greet 15 July Biltong Cafe (West Rand)
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5189
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:03 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Meet & Greet 15 July Biltong Cafe (West Rand)
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5189
Re: Meet & Greet 15 July Biltong Cafe (West Rand)
I'll get a picture of the place...and post
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Watter Toyo handelaar beste om te diens in Wesrand?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1440
Re: Watter Toyo handelaar beste om te diens in Wesrand?
I have never had problems at MONUMENT Toyota on Ondekkers. Good service at reasonable prices.
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:11 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Advice required - Airhorn fitment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1812
Re: Advice required - Airhorn fitment
I called Hennie. He tells me that I will need a tank that is almost a big Schwampy for his Air horns....I also need a good one that will fit.
The MIDAS qaulity looks suspect.
The MIDAS qaulity looks suspect.
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:48 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Schwampy went for a Nose Job today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2105
Re: Schwampy went for a Nose Job today
Thabo,
I believe that it is a better option to move the intercooler up, I will do it but one thing at a time. A consultants spending money is never safe until in the bank. Why do SAC put the thing down there in the first place?
I believe that it is a better option to move the intercooler up, I will do it but one thing at a time. A consultants spending money is never safe until in the bank. Why do SAC put the thing down there in the first place?
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:11 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Schwampy went for a Nose Job today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2105
Schwampy went for a Nose Job today
Schwampie went to Dr Morne' for a nose job this morning. Here are the results.
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:50 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Help needed: Branding of my car - Lets put it to a vote
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5273
Re: Help needed: Branding of my car - Lets put it to a vote
8 glowing in the dark
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Should I buy or not?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2507
Re: Should I buy or not?
Well done with the purchase.
Don't take it SAC to have a chip and an Intercooler put on yet....leave it for 6 months or so. So that you can really enjoy it ....this is the best upgrade you can do to that motor.
Don't take it SAC to have a chip and an Intercooler put on yet....leave it for 6 months or so. So that you can really enjoy it ....this is the best upgrade you can do to that motor.
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:30 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: WEERMAG VETERANE kry backpay...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1330
Re: WEERMAG VETERANE kry backpay...
Why, why now....I cannot see the document well.
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:16 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Kgalagadi Trip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1228
Re: Kgalagadi Trip
Try om by Riemvasmaak uit te kom....los Augrabies die 1st uit...bly by Riemvasmaak as jy kan....
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:12 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What speed is generally travelled at on the open road
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2666
Re: What speed is generally travelled at on the open road
I have just recieved a note from the Traffic Manager in De Aar telling me that I travelled at 132 km per hour at the Hanover cole on the N1. There you go I cannot tell you a lie. 132kmph loaded.
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: What gives a diesel engine that "krrr" sound?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7350
Re: What gives a diesel engine that
Jak,
Is it the same sound that I give out when I look at Minky.
Is it the same sound that I give out when I look at Minky.
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camera time....again....!
- Replies: 87
- Views: 5319
Re: Camera time....again....!
Mark, I have a number of Nikons but the best compact is in the Canon G range...I have a G10 that takes great shots with little effort...the new one is the G11. Spend a bit more and get something special.
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1723
Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
I have just returned from a week fishing in the Southern Drakensburg at a place called Castleburn. It was cold, crisp and clear. The fishing was good but the main thing was the Sani Pass and the snow. I convinced the group that we should go up Sani on a tour bus which was great fun. A couple of days...
- Tue May 24, 2011 9:17 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Next week it's off to the Southern Drakensburg....Sani here we come...
- Wed May 18, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Voting X
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2814
Re: Voating X
Walked in at 13:00. out at 13:04
- Fri May 13, 2011 9:36 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05
- Replies: 75
- Views: 11136
Re: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05
Mark, Thanks for arranging the meet and greet....it was lekker to chat to common interest people. The car park was a thing of beauty, Hilux's, old ones new ones and even a cruiser...The thing I found very interesting is that everone has a very firm opinion on what is reqiured on his vehical to make ...
- Wed May 11, 2011 7:49 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Henk,
Ek het gedink om trueg te kom en n' paar dae by Riemvasmaak te bly maar toe besluut Ma sy wil haar seun in Kaap Stad sien toe divert ons so om...ek sal een dag weer n' draai daar maak. Die pad na Blouputz is 1st klas.
Ek het gedink om trueg te kom en n' paar dae by Riemvasmaak te bly maar toe besluut Ma sy wil haar seun in Kaap Stad sien toe divert ons so om...ek sal een dag weer n' draai daar maak. Die pad na Blouputz is 1st klas.
- Sun May 08, 2011 8:02 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Chris,
Ja ...net ek en my vrou
Ja ...net ek en my vrou
- Sun May 08, 2011 10:36 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route
Guys, Thanks for the compliments about the pictures...good tools help. To answer to questions. I was so busy driving on the difficult parts that we did not bother with pictures but the level 3 sections were short and thats what made them less difficult. The most difficult section on the last day was...
- Fri May 06, 2011 7:26 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Re: Namakwa 4x4 route Part 2
Part 2 of the trip undertaken between the 22nd April and the 2nd May Schwampy going up Charlies Pass 2011 4x4 trail 001 (47a).jpg Dinner at Pella drift, got the bread baking thing sorted out 2011 4x4 trail 001 (50a).jpg Dinner at Groot Melkhout Boom 2011 4x4 trail 001 (68).jpg Camping on the beach a...
- Fri May 06, 2011 7:00 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa 4x4 route
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7505
Namakwa 4x4 route
Upington Police station 2011 4x4 trail 001 (2).jpg Sunrise over The Orange at Kakamas 2011 4x4 trail 001 (4).jpg Bernie at the Pienk Padstal in Kakamas 2011 4x4 trail 001 (6c).jpg Augrabies pumping 2011 4x4 trail 001 (13).JPG Riemvasmaak 2011 4x4 trail 001 (36).jpg Riemvasmaak from the top of the va...
- Thu May 05, 2011 5:24 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05
- Replies: 75
- Views: 11136
Re: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05
I'll also try make it. Bring some of the LED flashlights and pens
- Thu May 05, 2011 7:44 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who is where this weekend?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 6954
Re: Who is where this weekend?
Still sorting though about 500 pictures on 3 camaras... but will post a few ASAP
- Wed May 04, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who is where this weekend?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 6954
Re: Who is where this weekend?
Wife and I completed 10 days in the Northern Cape, Kuruman, Kakamas, Riemvasmaak...great road to Blouputs from there, Augrabies and then onto the Namakwa 4x4 route. Took it slow, 4 days. I think it is a great trail. When we finish that we thought that Cape Town was just a little bit further than Gau...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:51 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who is where this weekend?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 6954
Re: Who is where this weekend?
Namakwa 4x4 route in North Kaap...Upington, Kakamas, Rimvasmaak....
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:07 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Uni Chip of nie???
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8456
Re: Uni Chip of nie???
KZTE 3.0 diesel...SAC Intercooler and chip was the best move I have ever made on any vehical in 35 years of looking for more power and speed