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- Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Preferred replacement engine for sfa 22r engine
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8353
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:22 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Lexus V8 conversion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2588
Re: Lexus V8 conversion
And I am told (not sure if it is true) that the new vvt Lexus V8 motor is basically made from aluminium, and as such you do not need to increase the size of the radiator??? I am seriously looking into this, but alas I am up in Joburg. Can anyone confirm this? I wouldn't stick with the standard radi...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Lexus V8 conversion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2588
Re: Lexus V8 conversion
And I am told (not sure if it is true) that the new vvt Lexus V8 motor is basically made from aluminium, and as such you do not need to increase the size of the radiator??? I am seriously looking into this, but alas I am up in Joburg.
Can anyone confirm this?
Can anyone confirm this?
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:03 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Where to fill Cadac bottle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 756
Re: Where to fill Cadac bottle
Busy fitting my filling tanks as we speak. I am in the Trinity Village Shopping Centre, some three doors down from Mozambik restaurant.
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dual BAttery - Solenoid vs Ctek dc-2-dc ? your opinion ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7337
Re: Dual BAttery - Solenoid vs Ctek dc-2-dc ? your opinion ?
Put both with an isolating switch on both. The ctek WILL fail on you, usually as a result of heat, but it will fail. Then you can change over. That is of course if you insist on the ctek. There is no perfect system available at the moment that you can buy off the shelf. The ctek is good but defanate...
- Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:56 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
- Replies: 239
- Views: 33443
Re: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
And Wimpy's Nissan got a rear lift, lol.
- Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:53 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
- Replies: 239
- Views: 33443
- Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:13 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
- Replies: 239
- Views: 33443
Re: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
39 positions currently filled - 9 is TBC - Will keep them until 2014-09-03 and then open them up! List will be stopped at 40 Vehicles to manage logistics and on request from de-Wildt 4x4 Also note the following - Under things to bring, I mentioned a Bag of Wood per vehicle! This will not be necessa...
- Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
- Replies: 239
- Views: 33443
Re: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
Attending: 1. Ali3n & Rafs - Trail & Braai 2. Cleaner, Wendy & Stefan - Trail & Braai 3. Team Hoyt - Trail & Braai 4. Johan & Sidonie - Trail & Braai 5. Marius & Liezel + 2 kids (2&4) - Trail & Braai 6. Greg & Andrew - Trail & braai - Paid 7. Scott &a...
- Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:20 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bosveld Vuurmaak hout
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4296
Re: Bosveld Vuurmaak hout
Okay bollocks ... I will take 100 bags.
And I am in Hartbeespoort, so close and will fetch.
And I am in Hartbeespoort, so close and will fetch.
- Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Rock sliders for 2005 Hilux vigo shape
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2944
Re: Rock sliders for 2005 Hilux vigo shape
Okay the first thing I noticed about them was at speed on a dirt road, I could hear the occasional ping ping sound as stones that were thrown up by the tyres bounced off the Rocksliders which meant that the stones were not getting to the body. :thumbup: On a certain obstacle the Croozah slid over a ...
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Rock sliders for 2005 Hilux vigo shape
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2944
Re: Rock sliders for 2005 Hilux vigo shape
I will be able to give a detailed report on the use of the rock sliders after this weekend. They will be used and put through their paces.
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:58 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: It seems I now "need" one of these...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2586
Re: It seems I now "need" one of these...
I was going to suggest training wheels.
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:55 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Hilux VIGO Rock Sliders by Ali3n Rox
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6090
Re: Hilux VIGO Rock Sliders by Ali3n Rox
Sounds to me like someone is buttering them up for Celebrity discount!!!Donkey wrote:The pikchas do not do those sliders any justice, well done boys.
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:51 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
- Replies: 239
- Views: 33443
Re: 6 Sept 2014 - Spring Day @ de Wildt 4x4
[quote="Pote"] Attending: 1. Ali3n & Rafs - Trail & Braai 2. Cleaner, Wendy & Stefan - Trail & Braai 3. Team Hoyt - Trail & Braai 4. Johan & Sidonie - Trail & Braai 5. Marius & Liezel + 2 kids (2&4) - Trail & Braai 6. Greg & Andrew - Trail & ...
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:41 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Rock sliders for 2005 Hilux vigo shape
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2944
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: DIFFERENCES- 2005 to 2014 Hilux
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2717
Re: DIFFERENCES- 2005 to 2014 Hilux
And the bodywork of the new Hilux is soooo soft that should you walk past and fart it will dent.
Also reach into the wheel arch and put your finger into one of the many holes in the chassis and see how much thinner it is.
Also reach into the wheel arch and put your finger into one of the many holes in the chassis and see how much thinner it is.
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:44 pm
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Piesangkloof 4x4 near Magaliesburg; any info
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6167
Re: Piesangkloof 4x4 near Magaliesburg; any info
Looks suspiciously close to Hennops according to their map.
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:22 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bosveld Vuurmaak hout
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4296
Re: Bosveld Vuurmaak hout
Here in Hartbeespoort I pay R12 per bag ... but need to stock up again.
I'll take 100 bags, mebbe more.
Cheers
I'll take 100 bags, mebbe more.
Cheers
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:43 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: larger tyres & fuel consumption
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3537
Re: larger tyres & fuel consumption
Also huge difference in weight between say a 31/10.5/15 and say a 33/12.5/15. However having said that my Cruiser should have 265s on. It has 33/12.5/15 and that gives me around 6kms/l towing my caravan. Now for my KNP trip I thought that I would be clever and put 235s on. What a mistake. Consumptio...
- Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:57 am
- Forum: Pre-Trail Driver's briefing
- Topic: Vehicle requirements
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6358
Re: Vehicle requirements
Also go to an AA shop to get the Carnet.
- Tue May 06, 2014 1:05 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Quick trip report: KNP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1623
Quick trip report: KNP
Swambo (Estelle) and I went to the Kruger National Park for just under two weeks. The time there was deduced by the bookings available at the SANPARKS offices in Heathway Shopping Centre in Cresta, Gauteng. Due to advice on this very forum I decided to go from south to north through the park. Furthe...
- Tue May 06, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Yskas vir jou bakkie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4162
Re: Yskas vir jou bakkie
Found this at Cape Union Mart: Mobicool T08 http://www.capeunionmart.co.za/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/460x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/o/mobicool_t08.jpg http://www.capeunionmart.co.za/mobicool-t08-dc I have one of those mounted in my Cruuzer and it is a piece of shit. It flattens m...
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:35 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Insulating my Engel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2758
Re: Insulating my Engel
I found on my fridges (both Engel and Nat Luna) that the covers held in heat from the day. Come evening the covers would still be warm from the day temperature of the car, and therefore I have taken off the covers to keep the fridges cooler. Also a breeze through the car further cools the fridges wi...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:07 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Natuurreservate in Gaborone omgewing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 953
Re: Natuurreservate in Gaborone omgewing
Ry maar een shot deur.
You will find that although a bit longer the route is quieter and quicker. Rather than use Tlokweng border post go:
Pta, Swartruggens, Zeerust, Romatswa border post, Thamaga, Molepolole and up that way.
You will find that although a bit longer the route is quieter and quicker. Rather than use Tlokweng border post go:
Pta, Swartruggens, Zeerust, Romatswa border post, Thamaga, Molepolole and up that way.
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:22 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What happened to Ali3n?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2763
Re: What happened to Ali3n?
Although I do agree that I do doubt that he is from earth. He is a bit different.
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping Sugetion Botswana
- Replies: 1
- Views: 569
Re: Camping Sugetion Botswana
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Itumela in Phalape (for overnight only)
Itumela in Phalape (for overnight only)
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:32 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 VHF Channel?
- Replies: 303
- Views: 33838
Re: Hilux 4x4 VHF Channel?
Please dont. Adds to the confusion.
As it is there are plenty channels/ frequencies being used:
ORRA1
ORRA2
ORRA3?
Marshal1
Marshal2
Marshal repeater
Lichtenburg repeater
LCCSA
Overland1
comes to mind and I know that I have missed plenty as well.
As it is there are plenty channels/ frequencies being used:
ORRA1
ORRA2
ORRA3?
Marshal1
Marshal2
Marshal repeater
Lichtenburg repeater
LCCSA
Overland1
comes to mind and I know that I have missed plenty as well.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:33 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Booing Zuma
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5590
Re: Booing Zuma
Such a dissappointing nation.
- Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Moving from 2.7 to diesel.. Is it worth it?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3012
Re: Moving from 2.7 to diesel.. Is it worth it?
No.
Do the sums of maintenance and engine replacements between petrol and diesel. The 2.7 petrol is also bullet proof and can rev. The diesel not.
Do the sums of maintenance and engine replacements between petrol and diesel. The 2.7 petrol is also bullet proof and can rev. The diesel not.
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:28 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: YEAR END CELEBRATIONS 22-24 November - Kareekrans 4x4
- Replies: 113
- Views: 12780
Re: YEAR END CELEBRATIONS 22-24 November - Kareekrans 4x4
Oi Cleaner, what is that stripe on your top lip? Have you been giving yourself a Dirty Sanchez again? lolCleaner wrote::D Will do!Mylux wrote:Hey Ernst,
Great photos. Send my thanks to Charlie. Great photographer.
Cheers
Greg
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: High lift jack
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2677
Re: High lift jack
She should have first tied the axle to the bumper or chassis. That way she would not have to jack up past the suspension travel.Tarquin wrote:that's my favorite picThunder02 wrote:How to use a hi lift jack
- Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: High lift jack
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2677
Re: High lift jack
The fourth most dangerous piece of equipment that you can have on a 4x4 is a hi-lift jack.
3rd is a snatch rope.
2nd is a winch.
1st is the idiot behind the steering wheel.
3rd is a snatch rope.
2nd is a winch.
1st is the idiot behind the steering wheel.
- Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EGT - before or after the turbo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2525
Re: EGT - before or after the turbo
It has to be on the exhaust manifold, as it measures Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) as the exhaust gas exits the block. On my Land Rover Discovery 2 the alarm was set at 600, much or prolonged temperatures above that would result in melt down. When driving and you see the EGT climbing too fast or goi...
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Blooper of the Month
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14338
Re: Blooper of the Month
or we could call it a diff lock donut???JEEPIE wrote:i see this never really gained much momentum
lets get it rolling again
i nominate fro november 2013 - a trip to heidelberg 4x4 track and a upside down hilux
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:20 pm
- Forum: Land Cruiser
- Topic: looking for body parts for a 1991 series 80
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4120
Re: looking for body parts for a 1991 series 80
Have a look on the Land Cruiser Club forum. There is often someone breaking up a vehicle for something.
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:46 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Blink kant toe nou nie meer bo
- Replies: 266
- Views: 22084
Re: Blink kant toe nou nie meer bo
As they say, "Even Rossi falls."
Glad you all are okay.
Glad you all are okay.
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:51 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux welcomes Jeep to the Family
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3166
Re: Hilux welcomes Jeep to the Family
I thinks that should I come home to see a Jeep in my driveway I would also burst into tears.
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:20 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Carrying of gas bottles on the truck
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2020
Re: Carrying of gas bottles on the truck
Just don't keep them inside the car. The following pics are as a result of a gas leak, explosion occurred when the owner opened a door and a spark set it off. Admittedly not LPG but ox-acetylne, but nogal... Gas Explosion 1.jpg Gas Explosion 2.jpg Gas Explosion 3.jpg -F_D Looks more to me like an o...
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Carrying of gas bottles on the truck
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2020
Re: Carrying of gas bottles on the truck
Those gas tanks are very strong and safety tested, even in an accident it is unlikely that the objects in your vehicle will pucture through 3mm steel, your fuel tank, 10 times the size with a .8mm skin, plastic & rubber hoses, is a much bigger hazzard. In a recent Mythbusters program they tried...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:09 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Especially by the female drivers.
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:06 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
:alvarin:Ali3n wrote:That can work. I am happy. Free at last....
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:01 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Just 1 more team at least guys. Bulletjie3? Wil jy nie kom join nie? :twisted: Mebbe what we do is put Wendy and Rafs together at an obstacle and let you and Ernest each take other obstacles ... although then everyone will keep getting stuck in the girls obstacle and will refuse to move on. lol. :l...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
List
1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Johno & Sally
3: mcw
4: Pote
5:Â Donkey + 1
6: Cleaner & Wendy
7:Mike and Estelle
8:
1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Johno & Sally
3: mcw
4: Pote
5:Â Donkey + 1
6: Cleaner & Wendy
7:Mike and Estelle
8:
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:53 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Thanks Cassie :thumbup: :thumbup: Guys and girls, this looks like an excellent opportunity which we should not let slip. I am in!!! Just take note that it is on Sunday and we will not be paid except for lunch but what the heck... Lets show them what we are made of. :thumbup: List 1: Ali3n & Raf...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:54 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
:( Hilux still in pieces :( but i will help if you need a marshall Pleeease. Can you get there? The obstacles are very close together and all within walking distance. There will also be sponsors that will help out as marshals at the respective obstacles that they are sponsoring so you will have app...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Just to confirm - it is for Sunday 20 October 2013? Do we have times yet? I have my son this weekend, but might be able to make arrangements. Sunday all day. What time do we need to clock in? Want to see if I can drop my son in the morning or do I need to take him back the previous evening? Marshal...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Sunday all day.Cleaner wrote:Just to confirm - it is for Sunday 20 October 2013?
Do we have times yet?
I have my son this weekend, but might be able to make arrangements.
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:43 am
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Have YOU ever heard about CLUSTER Headaches......
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8752
Re: Have YOU ever heard about CLUSTER Headaches......
I dont get headaches ... I give them :evil:
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:02 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Where to go in April?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 900
Where to go in April?
Two weeks to go somewhere in April. Where is what at it's best in April?
Botswana may still be too wet.
Etosha???
???
Botswana may still be too wet.
Etosha???
???
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:07 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: What would you like to do in 2014??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5941
Re: What would you like to do in 2014??
All together now, "BOTSWANA
Khama Rhino Sanctuary Kukonje Island or even Kubu Island
Khama Rhino Sanctuary Kukonje Island or even Kubu Island
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:50 pm
- Forum: Members in publications
- Topic: CasKru WegRy - Oct 2013
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13978
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:54 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Meet & Greet - Stonehaven on Vaal - 24 September
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2751
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:58 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Meat from Maun to Makgadikgadi.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1818
Re: Meat from Maun to Makgadikgadi.
Guys it is really simple. Buy your meat and cook it in a frying pan for literally 2 secs each side, then repack it in zip locks and place back in your fridge. It does not effect the meat and it is "cooked" so will get through any road block or vet fence. Failing that phone the state vet an...
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Computer snake
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3185
Re: Computer snake
Bush snake???
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:06 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: 1st Bumper Build
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5910
Re: 1st Bumper Build
You must see him do a wedding dress, or a skirt and tiara.MOFASA wrote:What i want to know is how do you work out all the little detailed bends....cyborg wrote:Wow, Very well done!
It must be awesome having a bender.
Did you study pattern making???
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:09 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: 1st Bumper Build
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5910
Re: 1st Bumper Build
This is codswaddle that you have time to make your Mrs happy!!! lol. You have customers waiting ... including my rear bumper bracket for my pub and my bash plate. Okay okay ... I will do my own roof rack. :tongue: Now now, you know where I stay!!! Drop your van off for a few days and you won't even...
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: 1st Bumper Build
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5910
Re: 1st Bumper Build
This is codswaddle that you have time to make your Mrs happy!!! lol.
You have customers waiting ... including my rear bumper bracket for my pub and my bash plate. Okay okay ... I will do my own roof rack.
You have customers waiting ... including my rear bumper bracket for my pub and my bash plate. Okay okay ... I will do my own roof rack.
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:48 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Schhhhh but marshals also get discount on Bridgestone tyres.
AND the Winner of Best Marshal of the Bridgestone Club Challenge Series gets a prize of a set of Bridgestone tyres!!!
AND the Winner of Best Marshal of the Bridgestone Club Challenge Series gets a prize of a set of Bridgestone tyres!!!
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
- Replies: 190
- Views: 16417
Re: Hilux4x4 Marshals - Gauteng
Forgot to add one thing...... It looks hella impressive when the club pulls away out of scrutinearing to drive to the obstacles. Many a time seen the competitors stop in their tracks to watch the convoy go by. :celebrate: Reminds me of the Bridgestone Finals last year. The Gelanderwagons put on a b...