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by Scorpion
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: New Project Started.... 90% Completed
Replies: 85
Views: 9532

Re: New Project Started.... 90% Completed

Johno, if you want it covered take it to one of these "Doef-Doef" shops. It's quite normal to cover their sub boxes, etc. with vinyl/ leather. They use spray-on glue and a heatgun to stretch the vinyl around corners, etc. Another option if you want to smooth out the paint is to cover the b...
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: FJ Cruiser arrives in WC
Replies: 32
Views: 3726

Re: FJ Cruiser arrives in WC

Riyaadh, you are of course correct, BUT the Tuna only has more loading space if you remove the 3rd row of seats completely. With them in place it's much of a muchness. The only problem for rear seat passengers is that it "feels" cramped due to the small and non-opening windows, but as I sa...
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: FJ Cruiser arrives in WC
Replies: 32
Views: 3726

Re: FJ Cruiser arrives in WC

I was lucky enough to be invited to it's launch last year. We got the opportunity to drive it on tar, gravel and some fairly serious offroad stuff. I was nothing but impressed! It drives much better than my Tuna did; LOTS of power; very stable on gravel; and best of all - AWESOME off road! And all t...
by Scorpion
Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Parkering FNB stadion
Replies: 6
Views: 1274

Re: Parkering FNB stadion

Oom Dawie, dis nie moeite werd om naby te probeer parkeer nie. Jy gaan ten minste 1,5km moet stap en dit na jy omtrent 'n uur in die verkeer gesit het net om te parkeer. Parkeer in die middestad (op die hoek van Anderson en Pat Mbatha) en vat die trein of die BRT bus. Albei laai jou reg voor die sta...
by Scorpion
Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Ali3n wrote:
Scorpion wrote:
Ali3n wrote:Guess what boys and girls??? You gonna have to wait a little longer... :twisted: :twisted: stay tuned because at 7pm the photos will be up. :thumbup: :thumbup:
You were late. :twisted:
SO SUE ME... :twisted: :twisted: :disgust:
Het al klaar... :aggresive: :blink: :twisted:
by Scorpion
Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: THE BIG 1000
Replies: 6
Views: 1055

Re: THE BIG 1000

Should be walk in the park for you - jy's 'n k.kprater van format! :twisted:
by Scorpion
Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: World record attempt (possible attendance) list
Replies: 38
Views: 4952

Re: World record attempt (possible attendance) list

1: Francisco (Alien) – Hilux Surf 2: Riana (Rafs) – Daihatsu Terios 3: Thinus – Hilux 4: Shane (Baasvark) – Hilux 5: Thys - Hilux 6: Thys - Ford Ranger 7: Johno (MOFASA) - Hilux SFA D/C 8: Johno (MOFASA) - Hilux SFA Single Cab 9: Wayne (WayneSchalk) - Hilux IFS DC 10: Arno (Arnize 2) -Hilux SFA D/C...
by Scorpion
Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Ali3n wrote:Guess what boys and girls??? You gonna have to wait a little longer... :twisted: :twisted: stay tuned because at 7pm the photos will be up. :thumbup: :thumbup:
You were late. :twisted:
by Scorpion
Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: a introduction
Replies: 24
Views: 3087

Re: a introduction

we still gotto talk about radoi's Anytime Shaun! PM me your email address and I'll send a forum price list off to you. scorpion has aquaintances , cant be classified as friends. Scorps, I'll be your friend... :twisted: -F_D I might also consider being his friend... :twisted: :twisted: No problem, b...
by Scorpion
Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

CasKru wrote:Miskien met so bietjie luck sal 'n alien vandag vir ons 'n paar prentjies plak... :twisted:
Nee wat, hy's vol beloftes maar as dit kom by perform.... :twisted:
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Neighbour issues!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1821

Re: Neighbour issues!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Now that is the funniest thing I've read in a while! Americans ... :tease: David Thorne is actually an Aussie. He is extremely funny. Search the interwebs for some of his other work. His Official Website is Here Don't order his book online though - I still have not received min...
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Please Assist with 4.0 V6 fuel consumption
Replies: 42
Views: 48316

Re: Please Assist with 4.0 V6 fuel consumption

Hi Charles and welcome to the forum! :thumbup: First off there's a huge difference between Auto and Man when it comes to fuel consumption. I had a V6 man Tuna and got 8km/l without trying. Mate has an auto and he battles to get 6km/l. Then, as you can see above - decat and zorst will make a big diff...
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tuner brandstof verbruik
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Re: Tuner brandstof verbruik

Ek neem aan jy't nog nie injectors gedoen nie? Watse diesel gooi jy gewoonlik in?
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tuner brandstof verbruik
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Re: Tuner brandstof verbruik

Frank, gee ons bietjie meer detail. Km? Jaar model? Dienste? Auto of man? Ens...
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

VHF.

Kontak vir Eric (Family Dog) hier op die forum.
by Scorpion
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: a introduction
Replies: 24
Views: 3087

Re: a introduction

Welkom Shaun! Bly jy het uiteindelik die lig gesien.... :twisted:

Kom ons hoop nou net ons Hilux ouens het genoeg van 'n indruk op hom gemaak om ook een aan te skaf... :shh:
by Scorpion
Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: My Surfs new look!!!
Replies: 137
Views: 10312

Re: My Surfs soon to be new look!!!

Is hy nou al klaar?

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Scorpion
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Van my kant af wil ek ook net baie dankie se vir almal wat dit 'n great dag gemaak het (behalwe vir die Engelsman... :twisted: )! Ook 'n spesiale dankie aan Johan (Legend35), ons uittredende EC, dit was nou iets om te onthou! Ek's net jammer Bosbeer was nie vroeer al klaar om in meer deel te kon nee...
by Scorpion
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Arctic Toyota
Replies: 31
Views: 5449

Re: Arctic Toyota

Now you see, as good as they look... And Arctic Truck is not an Arctic Truck unless it runs on 44"s.... :mrgreen:
by Scorpion
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:29 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Is the grape vine correct?
Replies: 27
Views: 2587

Re: Is the grape vine correct?

Ek eet my Land Cruiser as hy so lyk... :blink:
by Scorpion
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Ek hoop nie ek's die enigste een wat wakker is nie... :twisted:
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Neighbour issues!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1821

Re: Neighbour issues!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Now that is the funniest thing I've read in a while! Americans... :tease:
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Jop Application
Replies: 7
Views: 1301

Re: Jop Application

I know the feeling... :blink:
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Raait! Bosbeer is packed and ready to go. Only load the cooler box tomorrow morning and we're ready to go. Can't wait... :yahoo:
by Scorpion
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Some changes to my DC
Replies: 28
Views: 3248

Re: Some changes to my DC

Lollie wrote:Johnno,If you want to see a huge difference,replace that interioir light with a 15 led light one.I also replace my cluster bulbs with led bulbs.
Peekchas! :mrgreen:
Dawie, hoe moeilik was dit om jou cluster bulbs te vervang? En waar kry ek sulke smart liggies?
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Is 07:00 am enough time to get to Berakah? And is a 08:30/09:30 start early enough to finish in time and still have a braai?
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Just paid for me and Shaun (met sy Wrangler). Can't wait... :thumbup:
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting
Replies: 60
Views: 7853

Re: Hangover se beurt vir n hartoorplanting

Kyk, ek's baie jaloers! Maar baie geluk! :thumbup: El het sopas weer R16k op my '78 HJ spandeer om die head en injectors oor te doen, maar wens nou ek het 2 jaar terug toe ek met die "restourasie" begin het liewer die 1UZ roete geloop. Oh well, ek sal maar net die thread dophou met verlang...
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Israel : info needed please
Replies: 7
Views: 1304

Re: Israel : info needed please

First off, if you fly El-Al get there VERY early. Khaki's or not, you will be interviewed, DNA samples taken, family tree researched, anal probes done... :blink: They interview EVERY passenger and will think nothing of bumping you off if they don't like your answers. Secondly, it's great country wit...
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Dis Hoe Dit Is...
Replies: 10
Views: 1826

Re: Dis Hoe Dit Is...

Only in Africa...

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
by Scorpion
Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip
Replies: 270
Views: 61129

Re: Beraka 29 September 2012 Day Trip

Ali3n wrote: Die mense wat van pta en wesrand kom kan dalk erens op die N1 by mekaar kom. Dalk be die BP og gordon of net voor die toll hek? :think:
Ek dink die Engen net na Soweto (en voor die tolhek) is dalk net die plek vir die wat wil saamry?

Hoe laat moet ons by Beraka wees?
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Malema
Replies: 5
Views: 1297

Re: Malema

Eish, ek wens hy wil "VOETSEK" vir 'n regter se - hy sal 40 jaar kry vir contempt! :twisted:
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Toyota Brand...
Replies: 18
Views: 2263

Re: Toyota Brand...

:shock2: :shock2: :shock2: Was dit ordentlik gedoen met 'n vuurwarm brandyster, of maak julle klomp net of dit seer is... :twisted: Glo my 'n vuurwarm yster :cry: Daar kon ek bekostig om te lag want dit die " morning after" Hoeveel brandewyn het jy nodig gehad voor jy jou broek voor 'n an...
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Crazy Collections.
Replies: 19
Views: 2240

Re: Crazy Collections.

I collect money. Anybody having some laying around, I will gladly accept any donation to my collection... :cooldude:
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello to everybody from Ukraine
Replies: 8
Views: 1480

Re: Hello to everybody from Ukraine

Welcome, welcome! :thumbup:
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Toyota Brand...
Replies: 18
Views: 2263

Re: Toyota Brand...

:shock2: :shock2: :shock2:

Was dit ordentlik gedoen met 'n vuurwarm brandyster, of maak julle klomp net of dit seer is... :twisted:
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: When is big BIG enough?
Replies: 9
Views: 1289

Re: When is big BIG enough?

That thing is big enough to recover Unimogs! :shock2:
by Scorpion
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: camping setup pics
Replies: 34
Views: 11973

Re: camping setup pics

Swambo's idea of camping...
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by Scorpion
Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Kenwood TK7160M VHF
Replies: 11
Views: 2529

Re: Kenwood TK7160M VHF

So wie in JHB kan so jobbie teen 'n goeie prys installeer? Niemand nie! :twisted: :twisted: Kom kuier vir ons in Klerkies, Oom Spinnekop! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: -F_D Okay, OUPA Eric... :twisted: Maar waar kry ek 'n lekker roof console vir Bosbeer. Ek het 'n paar jaar terug een gekoop, maar hy het in d...
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Off-road Training
Topic: Is this GROUPON special worth it?
Replies: 20
Views: 11544

Re: Is this GROUPON special worth it?

Hoppy wrote:Jy kan sy Forkie leen :beg: , ek dink die Lux is out of bounds :|
Nee, nee, nee! Tinus het ons mooi geleer van environmental impact enol - ek kan nie met 'n skoon gewete die hele Wes Kaap vol olie loop mors nie... :twisted:
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Off-road Training
Topic: Is this GROUPON special worth it?
Replies: 20
Views: 11544

Re: Is this GROUPON special worth it?

ThysdJ wrote: Kom doen daai saam met ons in die kaap :grin::grin:

Using the tapatalk typo generator. / Op die tapatalk spelfout genereerder.
Gaan jy my jou trok leen? :twisted:
by Scorpion
Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Off-road Training
Topic: Is this GROUPON special worth it?
Replies: 20
Views: 11544

Re: Is this GROUPON special worth it?

I recently did my training with Tinus and can certainly recommend him. He is very thorough and you will learn a lot (even if you are an experienced 4x4'er. I'm now waiting for the next advanced course! :thumbup:
by Scorpion
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: As petrol nog duurder raak.....
Replies: 8
Views: 1380

Re: As petrol nog duurder raak.....

GI Jane wrote:what is that????
Nissan's attempt at a Hiace taxi? :blink:
by Scorpion
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: The front fell off
Replies: 8
Views: 643

Re: The front fell off

And I though Bush was clever - GO Australia!

:lmao: :tease: :lmao: :tease: :lmao:
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Medical Aid
Replies: 19
Views: 960

Re: Medical Aid

Chris, I must check but I think it's actually Classic Priority.
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Medical Aid
Replies: 19
Views: 960

Re: Medical Aid

I've been on Discovery as well for about 10 years. We are a healthy family and don't see a doctor more than 2/3 times a year at most. Started having problems with them when our first one was born just over 5 years ago. Hospital cover was excellent - didn't pay in a cent, but suddenly I started runni...
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Kenwood TK7160M VHF
Replies: 11
Views: 2529

Re: Kenwood TK7160M VHF

So wie in JHB kan so jobbie teen 'n goeie prys installeer?
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: amazing movie trick
Replies: 17
Views: 3405

Re: amazing movie trick

Hauw! :shock2:

My name can not like to be Julius! :slap: Nr 9 sounds like just the type of thing he would enjoy... :angel:
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Danny MacAskill vs. San Francisco HD
Replies: 12
Views: 2497

Re: Danny MacAskill vs. San Francisco HD

Jy sien! Dis hoekom ek 'n groot voorstander is van sport in die skole. Dan het jou kinders nie tyd om uit te dink hoe hulle hulself volgende wil verongeluk nie... :twisted:


Hy is blerrie goed, maar ek wil graag weet hoeveel bene hy al gebreek het en hoeveel steke hy al gehad het! :surrender:
by Scorpion
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 7mge or lexus v8
Replies: 5
Views: 2132

Re: 7mge or lexus v8

That is a difficult question, as it will be determined by your budget and the "itching factor"... :twisted: The problem with going Lexus is that it's a whole new conversion with all the associated headaches. The cost would be much more, as you would need new EMS, new bellhousing, new engin...
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is your opinion willys jeep
Replies: 21
Views: 2952

Re: What is your opinion willys jeep

Daai goed is baie lekker speelgoed... :thumbup:
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: NEW MEMBER FROM NAMIBIA
Replies: 19
Views: 3595

Re: NEW MEMBER FROM NAMIBIA

Mud Dog wrote:
Alles laueft immer gut, Toyota!
Das könnnen Sie wieder sagen! :thumbup:
Why so formal Andy? We're all family here, or must we start calling you Herr Brandstetter? :twisted:
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello julle slim manne!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1981

Re: Hello julle slim manne!!

Welkom!
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan
Replies: 27
Views: 2679

Re: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan

ChrisF wrote:Johann sal jy asseblief die DA skakel en vertel dat hulle "aanjaag" ..... (stir icon asseblief)
Ek bel sommer nou vir Tannie Helen en vertel haar ek gaan Julius op haar sit... :twisted:
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: LAWYERS......
Replies: 5
Views: 1060

Re: LAWYERS......

Hey watchit! :aggresive: :banned:

CasKru wrote:
Kan net die klomp daar in Amerika wees
Jy sal verbaas wees! :twisted:
by Scorpion
Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan
Replies: 27
Views: 2679

Re: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan

hoor nou hoe kwoteer hulle stats op die radio. Volgens die stats sal ongelukke met 20% daal as hulle die spoed met 10% laat sak - dis nou volgens stats van Aus, US en Duitsland. Ag asseblief! Dis sommer 'n klomp str@nt. My skoonfamilie bly almal in Duitsland (ja, SWAMBO is 'n egte bloubloed Duitser...
by Scorpion
Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan
Replies: 27
Views: 2679

Re: 110km/h - Cape’s speed limit plan

Weet dit klink alles goed (veral die blou lig crap! :evil: ), MAAR die DA het so bietjie dieper om te dink. Om spoedgrense af te bring gaan net meer speeding fines gee. Dis BAIE veiliger om teen 120 met 'n padwaardige voertuig en met sitplek gordels 'n ongeluk te he, as om in 'n onpadwaardige voertu...
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Vigo - water tank options
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Re: Vigo - water tank options

After alot of discussion and research I'm going to use plastic jerry cans for now. Later I'll get Ciske to manufacture and fit a stainless tank under the vehicle. For long trips I can get a frontrunner tank that fits between the canopy and roof rack. :shock: :shock: :shock: Can't be that much... Yo...
by Scorpion
Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New grandchild!
Replies: 27
Views: 2368

Re: New grandchild!

Mr_B wrote:Ah... and it tastes just like chicken!
Best use for a snake IMHO... :twisted:

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