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- Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:38 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
- Replies: 75
- Views: 16894
Re: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
I didn't know the hilux club was competing until I saw the winner list. Didn't stay on for prize giving so didn't see you all. Else I would have ;)
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:13 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
- Replies: 75
- Views: 16894
Re: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
In the FJ above.
But we'll done guys considering the length of the luxes. those turns were tight!
But we'll done guys considering the length of the luxes. those turns were tight!
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:05 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
- Replies: 75
- Views: 16894
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:03 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
- Replies: 75
- Views: 16894
Re: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
The LCCSA beat the Hilux club
Scoring attached. And a 62 series was no 1 in the LCCSA
Scoring attached. And a 62 series was no 1 in the LCCSA
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:55 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 3rd of October Hilux vs Cruiser
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11483
Re: 3rd of October Hilux vs Cruiser
should do something like this again. Pity I missed out due to work
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:11 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Olievenhoutsrus (Vaalwater) weekend trip
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6348
Re: Olievenhoutsrus (Vaalwater) weekend trip
Must make a plan to go again. In the FJ
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:20 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Olievenhoutsrus (Vaalwater) weekend trip
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6348
Re: Olievenhoutsrus (Vaalwater) weekend trip
Also been there about 3 times. Its good to keep it quiet but I think they like the exposure
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:43 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Hennops Sunday 13 sept
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3387
Hennops Sunday 13 sept
Myself and Swambo are heading out to Hennops on Sunday, a nice relaxed drive just to see how the FJ operates off the tarmac. If anyone wants to join, you're more than welcome. We are probably going to Braai and relax there afterwards. Will see how it goes. Its not a club thing, it's more of a let's ...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: Land Cruiser
- Topic: Engine swap for FJ62
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7945
Re: Engine swap for FJ62
Not really economic, but way more vooma
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:47 am
- Forum: Land Cruiser
- Topic: Engine swap for FJ62
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7945
Re: Engine swap for FJ62
On the LCCSA Adolf Huester put a 4.5efi into his 62.he has a thread detailing the swap.
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:07 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
Pic!
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:06 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
So had my cruiser almost a week now. She is thirsty, powerful and a downright dream to drive!
Now just to save for mods and fuel
Alot I want to still do!
Now just to save for mods and fuel
Alot I want to still do!
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:57 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
Hopefully tomorrow afternoon :D
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:43 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
Thanks boet! I'm gonna miss the lux but I'm sick and tired of 2x4. Should have bought a 4x4 in the first place. At least now I can participate in gatherings! Basically a straight swap for my lux. R10k difference between what I got and what I paid for the FJ!
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:55 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
So yesterday I took my legend to Toyota and sold it.
Sad to see it go, but buying an Fj instead!
Sad to see it go, but buying an Fj instead!
- Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:40 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 2x4 to Ponta do Ouro
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3284
Re: 2x4 to Ponta do Ouro
Thanks for all the replies! Now w that I know we can get there, do any of you know the lodges below? Which one is better for self catering basically. Paraiso do Our or Ponta Beach Camp - beach front en suite units? Quotes came in relatively the same but I have not been to either. Comments/advice etc...
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:57 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 2x4 to Ponta do Ouro
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3284
2x4 to Ponta do Ouro
Howzit guys
Will my double cab 3l d4d make it to Ponta? No Trailer.
Will my double cab 3l d4d make it to Ponta? No Trailer.
- Wed May 27, 2015 11:40 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: What GPS must I get?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7314
Re: What GPS must I get?
Loaded with T4A and I also have garmin Street maps for city navigation.
- Wed May 27, 2015 11:39 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: What GPS must I get?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7314
Re: What GPS must I get?
I use the Montana 600. Suits all my needs. Just was expensive
- Mon May 11, 2015 4:55 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Spot lights mounting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4490
Re: Spot lights mounting
Yep exactly the same. And you can see those rubber strip's I'm talking about
- Mon May 11, 2015 12:45 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Spot lights mounting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4490
Re: Spot lights mounting
4x4 megaworld. But I strongly suggest using your own rubbers between the clamp and the bar as the ones that come with are a fraction too thin and the spot "falls over" on hectic gravel roads
- Mon May 11, 2015 11:06 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Spot lights mounting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4490
Re: Spot lights mounting
Here is my set up - know you didn't want a bar but maybe consider it as an option?
- Sun May 10, 2015 9:17 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: My bakkie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4833
Re: My bakkie
Haha it was at Olievenhoutsrus on the Ellisras road after Vaalwater.
- Sat May 09, 2015 11:02 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: My bakkie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4833
My bakkie
Ya, Sexy ne
- Tue May 05, 2015 6:04 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Creating website and starting small company
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2399
Re: Creating website and starting small company
Building a website is easy, uploading is easy, the difficult part is building it so that Google can find it... My buddy works for a digital marketing firm, and it gets über Technical. I lost track while he tried to explain webs, sockets, tag words, pPC, word bidding and all that! If you want people ...
Re: Huntex
Racechip was also there, R3999 for the one for my lux... I laughed at the sales poppie
Re: Huntex
Ya, that's why my boet and I popped out to Harvard Cafe (grand central). Also went downstairs to try find food. Absolute rip off! Harvard was so much better!
Re: Huntex
Many show specials, also many people bumping up their "store" price and claiming a "show special". Best way not to be fooled, do your homework on what gun you want, get quotes etc, and compare to show prices. Show was busy! Sukkeled to get to stalls and actually hold the gun you'...
- Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:14 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: To BANT or not to bant ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2788
Re: To BANT or not to bant ....
Chris, if I have a moment or two at work I'll draw up a couple of basics and some healthy ideas of things we do. I hate spending hours in the kitchen so they are usually very quick to do.
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: To BANT or not to bant ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2788
Re: To BANT or not to bant ....
Me and swambo both get a meal at work,and since buying the house (transfer not through yet) we like cheap, cheap healthy meals. If that means (like tonight) we are chowing a bowl of all bran flakes (fat free milk) then it saves in pocket too! Free meal at work and about R7 pp to eat tonight. Plus, I...
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:26 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: To BANT or not to bant ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2788
Re: To BANT or not to bant ....
I lost 20kg's or so over a year or there about. This was not due to dieting, sticking to a plan, this was me deciding to exercise (not heavily) and nip the bud at the source- The shopping centre. I do most of the cooking and shopping etc, and just not buying the cr@p stuff is where it began. Bought ...
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:40 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4.0 Front discs and pads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1177
Re: Hilux 4.0 Front discs and pads
When I first bought my Vigo, it had terrible vibration at speed and to come to the disc warped conclusion, at low speeds under light braking you could feel the brakes tighten and loosen under constant placement of the pedal. Skimmed the discs and 14k km later and brakes still perfect...
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:59 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Window Tinting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1124
Re: Window Tinting
Llumar Film is one product I would recommend. I have had the 25% on all my vehicles in the past and never once had issues with scratching, bubbling, peeling etc. And it's not that annoying "blue" ish tint.
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:54 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Help needed - triangle on car
- Replies: 3
- Views: 712
Re: Help needed - triangle on car
Ya, they are scamsters! Thanks guys
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:47 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Help needed - triangle on car
- Replies: 3
- Views: 712
Help needed - triangle on car
Hi guys, I need your help. The 'in laws' come from Bots, and they have a vehicle that is registered in bots, got stopped by the police near dullstroom. Apprarently the 'law has changed' and they require a triangle on the vehicle despite no towing from the vehicle??? Immediately this sparks red flags...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:31 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3322
Re: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
This is where my amp sits and she is happy there ;)
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:29 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3322
Re: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
Will get the rear seat modified when I get my sound installation done. Problem is that the space behind the seats would be used for my amps and sub. I have seen the organiser that goes behind the rear seat. Looks good, but what happens when I have items that are bulky that needs to be put out of si...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:27 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3322
Re: Hilux Vigo Storage Problem
Apparently cut the two "L" clasps on the back wall of the bakkie by about an inch, and when the rear rest drops when you lift the seat, the rear rest will be free. Seen it done! I myself have a centre console safe for my gps, wallet etc. (Arne makes them here - search the fred) he also is ...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 2:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tref bees op Dendron pad
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1563
Re: Tref bees op Dendron pad
Thats for sure!
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:12 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tref bees op Dendron pad
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1563
Re: Tref bees op Dendron pad
And people wonder why I have a light bar, 2 massive LED spots and my angled LED lights... This is why...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:11 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
Ya blinding time!
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: My Legend 40
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13261
Re: My Legend 40
Sooo, light upgrade. Got replacement spots for my light bar that kept cracking from the supplier. (no real cost)
Pencil beams led spots. Looks very cool
Pencil beams led spots. Looks very cool
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:50 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Slight shuddering when pulling away
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7302
Re: Slight shuddering when pulling away
Sooo they say since I have lifted the Vigo 40mm,the prop is at a bigger angle and hence it's the lift causing the problem.... Anyone else experience this? They say their lifts of 30mm doesn't cause this... R4.5k to recondition the prop and replace centre bearing.
Are their views valid or b/s
Are their views valid or b/s
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:20 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Slight shuddering when pulling away
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7302
Re: Slight shuddering when pulling away
Okay van is at the Stealers for the 110k km service and they will look into the shudder. Forced the guy to test drive with me so they know what it is. After many pull off's he is aware of the shudder, and will look into it. Will report when I have feedback. I hope I don't need to get the Vaseline ou...
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Changing a lightbulb
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1633
Re: Changing a lightbulb
Nee no, nein, uh uh, bad no.... I get afraid of basic Heights like hiking robberg in plett. I would literally defecate myself regardless of safety harnesses, balloons, anti-gravity ray guns etc. Nope no ways in... Would anyone catch me on that. Thanks for the anxiety trip
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1708
Re: Brake upgrade
+1 they really are great!Mikem1 wrote:Hi Hans.
There is a company called Norbrake in boksburg 011 894 2371 adress no 5 top road boksburg.
These guys are excellent and have done amazing work regarding brakes and steering.
give them a shout they close to you.
Regards
Darrell
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Tracker draining battery
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1062
Re: Tracker draining battery
IIRC my tracker company opted for a whole new "upgraded" unit with no battery?
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Tracker draining battery
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1062
Re: Tracker draining battery
Yep had that in my old vehicle. Only thing is to replace tracker. They usually make you sign another "x" term contract and it's basically free
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:50 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2008 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D SRX D/C 4x4 - Vibration?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2431
Re: 2008 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D SRX D/C 4x4 - Vibration?
Check here.
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- Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
It was a challenge but if you press the base of the filter housing against the ground and push the top down, the ring tightens quite easily :thumright:
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:58 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
Thanks Kev! What a leaning process....4x4BEES wrote:Glad it is sorted boet
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:52 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
Okay So I am officially a Numty. So what happened was, Removed the entire fuel filter housing from the engine bay, obviously disconnecting the 2 wires and the 2 hoses (Inlet/Outlet) When I had changed the filter, put everything back and started pomping that little knoppie. Nothing was happening, cou...
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:15 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
Post Changed as no need for panic here
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
Help asb, filter changed, now car won't start. Been pumping the knoppie but no turnover
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
I can assure you that they do not take out every filter and check if it has an original Toyota part number on it. In many instances they do not even pick up when a performance chip was fitted to the vehicle and in some instances where the dealers pick it up they say or do nothing about it and a per...
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
My only issue is mechanical warranty so am I not held to buying the Stealers filter? Last thing I want is a warranty claim rejected :roll:
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
- Replies: 36
- Views: 106691
Re: Reset fuel light on a 3.0 D4D Hilux
Aaaand so my fuel light came on yesterday on my way home from Tonteldoos (Yes - It's an actual place...) so off to my local stealers with a tub of vaseline and credit card, I will be replacing it myself. Will try take pics so we can all do D-I-Y :D
- Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:09 pm
- Forum: Recovery Stories
- Topic: Fatal Towbar Recovery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6402
Re: Fatal Towbar Recovery
Wow that's insane... Will NEVER pull anything but a trailer with my tow bar!
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
- Replies: 113
- Views: 107519
Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Hahahaha my turn will come to be naaaice... Hehe