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by arnize2
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Weather strip on back door of D/C
Replies: 0
Views: 1899

Weather strip on back door of D/C

Had some work done on my "new" 2008 D/C at Toyota and when I got the vehicle back, the little black thing that covers the gap where the weather strip and window rubber comes together on the right rear door is gone. They just shrug their shoulders and say that I must buy a new weather strip...
by arnize2
Thu Aug 11, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: My track Corsa - and so the season ends...
Replies: 563
Views: 99628

Re: My track Corsa - nasty prang, but back soon!

Well done Andre. What an amazing story. All this took a lot of guts and determination. Respect for you.
by arnize2
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895112

Re: Joke of the day

Nou lanklaas so lekker gelag.
by arnize2
Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: My track Corsa - and so the season ends...
Replies: 563
Views: 99628

Re: My track Corsa - 2016 off to a great start!

Shoe!!!!! Loved reading this. Keep it coming PLEASE!!!!!
by arnize2
Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: RIP Oom Louis Rolbos
Replies: 12
Views: 2880

Re: RIP Oom Louis Rolbos

Innige simpatie aan die familie en vriende. Altyd 'n hartseer tyd.
by arnize2
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Vloedbos .............is dit lekker daar?
Replies: 19
Views: 4125

Re: Vloedbos .............is dit lekker daar?

Kamp baie lekker daar. Oupa en ouma het tot met die kleinkind die waterwurm aangepak. Geriewe netjies en skoon. Ook baie lekker in die warm, onderdak swembad. :thumbup:
by arnize2
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What's your business?
Replies: 192
Views: 47930

Re: What's your business?

Nog nooit so hard gewerk vir so min geld nie. Baie lekker. Bly besig en never a dull moment.
by arnize2
Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What's your business?
Replies: 192
Views: 47930

Re: What's your business?

Na ons Afrika trip in 2013 het ek besluit om na 33 jaar te doen wat ek nog altyd wou, voor dit te laat is.

Verkoop nou motors by Thorp G2 Paarl en bly op 'n plaas buite Wellington. Geniet my gate uit.

www.thorpauto.co.za

Verkoop GM, Opel en Isuzu, maar nie my Hilux nie :naah:
by arnize2
Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Rugby????
Replies: 27
Views: 2617

Re: Rugby????

Dit het gelyk of hulle ooroefen was, maar nie wedstrydfiks nie. Dan verstaan ek ook nie die feit dat hulle nie pale toe skop en die drie punte vat nie. Selfs Kriel was nie homself nie. GROOT fout daar.
by arnize2
Mon Aug 04, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Merc C-class running costs?
Replies: 21
Views: 2690

Re: Merc C-class running costs?

I bought a C 180 Elegance auto in 2004 and still drive it. The timing chain was replaced last month and the cost was R12000. This was done after the engine management light came on. If you are going to ignore the warning lights, you WILL have damage. The kilos on my car is 142000 and my last service...
by arnize2
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:28 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: no power on my 2.2 4y
Replies: 17
Views: 9988

Re: no power on my 2.2 4y

Riaan, klim in jou Hilux en ry na Allan toe in Brckenfell! Dit sal oor en oor die moeite werd wees.
by arnize2
Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: moegatle 30 nov 2013
Replies: 132
Views: 11839

Re: moegatle 30 nov 2013

Alles werk reg uit aan ons kant. Sal more so eenuur al daar wees. Sien uit om die manne en maninne van Gauteng te ontmoet. :celebrate:
by arnize2
Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Garmin spares
Replies: 18
Views: 3439

Re: Garmin spares

Thanks guys. Have the same cable problem and now I know where to get help. :thumbup:
by arnize2
Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Blink kant toe nou nie meer bo
Replies: 266
Views: 21900

Re: Blink kant toe nou nie meer bo

Opregte simpatie, Cassie. Baie bly almal is OK. Kan my net indink oor 'n mens se gemoedstoestand na so iets.
Staan sterk en kry hom weer mooi. Sterkte :aggresive:
by arnize2
Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Proverbs, paste your favorites.
Replies: 216
Views: 36646

Re: Proverbs, paste your favorites.

Heard this one in Malawi from a guy that was sweeping the campsite when I asked him about the owner:
When you talk about the lion, you must know where the nearest tree is.

Our logo on the tour we just did:
There is a place, like no place on earth. Mad Hatter.
by arnize2
Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: 9th Nov Zone 7 AAWDC fun day
Replies: 97
Views: 9504

Re: 9th Nov Zone 7 AAWDC fun day

Well done, from a wet Satara. :clap: :clap:
by arnize2
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: A hummer driver that hates Toyotas and Jeeps..ooops
Replies: 15
Views: 2791

Re: A hummer driver that hates Toyotas and Jeeps..ooops

I just always wonder if the people that hate other makes of vehicles ever owned such a vehicle. :crazy:
by arnize2
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Alert! Agteros might be up for sale in the next week.
Replies: 17
Views: 2482

Re: Alert! Agteros might be up for sale in the next week.

As jy die geld het, doen dit. Ek kan net se dat ek op ons afgelope "trip" baie van hulle teegekom het. Daar is NIKS wat hulle kan doen wat ek nie met my 4y gedoen het nie. Dit gese, het 'n voertuig ook seker maar net 'n sekere leeftyd. Ek kan net nie nou eers die gedagte hanteer om my voer...
by arnize2
Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: moegatle 30 nov 2013
Replies: 132
Views: 11839

Re: moegatle 30 nov 2013

Is nog in Pretoria einde November. Moet net sien hoe progran is, maar sal graag wil saamkuier die naweek. Sal laat weet sodra ek kan.
by arnize2
Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Will be in the Kruger to wind down for a while. Post on blog will be done soon. Thanks everybody for your support during the trip.
by arnize2
Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Back in the RSA. :shock:
by arnize2
Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

:thumbup: Congrats and here's wishing you many more! :thumbup: :thumbup: Hope you enjoy your birthday .... who wouldn't, given where you are! :D: (Oh, hope you enjoy that beer as well .... it's "special" because the crocs pee in the water that they use to make it! :twisted: ) Thought abou...
by arnize2
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Thanks for the birthday wishes.Today in Jinja in Uganda at the source of the White Nile. Will have a braai and drink Nile Special beer. :thumbup:
by arnize2
Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Thanks Andy. It really is an experience of a lifetime. I think after this I will appreciate camping in South Africa a little more.
by arnize2
Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

In Kisumu after leaving Nairobi yesterday morning. Sounds like we where just in time. Drove the Marsabit road Monday. Personally I rate it the third most difficult road on our trip thus far. The Hilux is just amazing. Leaving for Uganda on Monday.
by arnize2
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Dankie George. Ek moet se tot Nairobi was dit vakansie, maar van daar was dit nogal nie aldag grappies nie. Ek en die vrou het albei omtrent 10kg gewig verloor. Ek dink as ek nou my hare sny sal dit 12kg wees. :laugh2:
by arnize2
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Gomad canopy,kitting project for overlanding.
Replies: 81
Views: 13018

Re: Gomad canopy,kitting project for overlanding.

I think my canopy was was one of the first ones that Ciske built. Where I am sitting now I can tell you that I came across people that had theirs built by that very expensive guys and they had to have work done on route. Up to now I am very happy with the canopy and the way I am still treated at Gom...
by arnize2
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Thanks everybody for the good wishes. Visited the spot where the Blue and White Nile meet in Khartoum this morning. What an amazing site, as both the rivers are in flood at the moment. The White Nile is light brown and the Blue Nile is a redish brown. Massive amounts of water. Got stuck in a chaotic...
by arnize2
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Two nights in Khartoum. Fourty degrees plus a sandstorm. Now in Wad Medani in an air conditioned room. Tomorrow back to Ethiopia.
by arnize2
Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Went up as far as Wadi Halfa. Had to turn around there, as it was not safe to enter Egypt. Had great fun driving in the dessert and sleeping under the stars. Every day around 40 degrees. Now on our way back. Tonight in hotel in Atbara on route to Khartoum.
by arnize2
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

In Addis Ababa. Very wet and raining every day. Up to now the Hilux is just amazing. Had the problems fixed in Nairobi. It was just shoddy work done in Skukuza that had to be rectified. The trip is still amazing. Leaving for the north tomorrow.
by arnize2
Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Leaving for Arusha tomorrow. This feels like a dream. Everything still ok with the Hilux and the crew. Thanks for all the good wishes. Met the two bikers in Mzuzu and had a nice chat. Ek het nie daai op nie Dawie. Sal die bakkie nagaan in Nairobi. The oil is a real sensation. Het 'n CR Hilux by ons ...
by arnize2
Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Ons haak nog vas hier tot Maandag en dan gaan ons Cool Runnings toe vir wie weet hoe lank;-)
by arnize2
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Ons is by Fat Monkeys. Ons sal op die uitkyk wees vir Die Hollandse bikers. Ons sal seker more begin aanskuif Sengabaai toe en dan stelselmatig noord opgaan langs die meer.

Lekker om van julle te hoor!
by arnize2
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Finding it difficult to tear us away from Cape Maclear. Will load pics later.
by arnize2
Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Thanks everybody. We took a lot of info from your blog George. It was really very helpful. We look forward to the Marsabit road. It will be a great challenge. After what we did last week, I am quietly confident. :alvarin:
by arnize2
Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Re: Arnize go 2 Africa

Thanks for the mod Eric. Will try to keep in touch when we have internet. :thumbup:
by arnize2
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Arnize go 2 Africa
Replies: 53
Views: 7108

Arnize go 2 Africa

Until now I did not post this on the forum for fear that something might go wrong and prevent us from doing it and the fact that it seems so unreal, but here goes. Since the 5th April we are living our dream of driving through Africa. You can follow our adventure on the blog: http://arnizego2africa....
by arnize2
Mon May 13, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Soek hulp in Phalaborwa
Replies: 5
Views: 983

Re: Soek hulp in Phalaborwa

Dankie mense. Het vir Nico geskakel, sien hom more.
by arnize2
Sun May 12, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Soek hulp in Phalaborwa
Replies: 5
Views: 983

Re: Soek hulp in Phalaborwa

Dankie Andy. Dit is Sondag en alles is rustig. Ek hoop om voor Dinsdag reaksie te kry. :beg:
by arnize2
Sun May 12, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Soek hulp in Phalaborwa
Replies: 5
Views: 983

Soek hulp in Phalaborwa

Ons is tans in die Kruger en ek besluit om die bakkie se "wheelbearings" te laat nagaan in Skukusa. Hulle besluit toe om dit te vervang en nou is daar 'n geluid by die voorwiele. Ons is tans by Letaba en gaan in die week Phalaborwa toe. Eniemand van hier rond wat vir my iemand kan aanbevee...
by arnize2
Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Trekoskraal Clean-up - 25-27 Jan 2013
Replies: 83
Views: 10919

Re: Trekoskraal Clean-up - 25-27 Jan 2013

My seun wat op Saldanha bly kamp ook graag op Trekos. Het hom laat weet van jou planne en hy het beloof
om te kom help. Sterkte, ek hoop jy kry baie hulp.
by arnize2
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: NAMIB - Saddle Hill
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: NAMIB - Saddle Hill

Die Dodge kan dalk vir groot vermaak sorg. Die krag is indrukwekkend, MAAR die grootte van die voertuig kan 'n probleem wees.
by arnize2
Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: NAMIB - Saddle Hill
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: NAMIB - Saddle Hill

Kan nie glo dat hier geen reaksie is nie!!!!!! Ek het die roete al twee keer gedoen en dit is 'n ervaring wat jy NOOIT sal vergeet nie.
by arnize2
Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: HEREO'S , hard to find
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Re: HEREO'S , hard to find

:laugh2: :laugh2: First time I've seen it. Reminds me of that song from 1970, "Lola".
by arnize2
Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
Replies: 127
Views: 65217

Re: Hiuxer's that you meet unexpectedly!

Kom ek wed jou daar was n vrou of n Landrover betrokke :confused:[/quote] :laugh2: :laugh2: Daar was ongelukkig nie een van daai twee in sig nie. Ek moet se, ek het nogal heel afgehaal gevoel. ALMAL van die forum en/of die klub wat ek al vantevore mee te doen gehad het, was vriendelike en opgevoede ...
by arnize2
Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
Replies: 127
Views: 65217

Re: Hiuxer's that you meet unexpectedly!

Was Vrydag 14 September oppad van Johannesburg na Mosselbaai. Stop by die Engen vulstasie by Kroonvaal. Sien 'n wit IFS met Hilux 4x4 Club plakker op. Stap nader en stel my voor. Kry 'n knorrige "Ja Arno van der Merwe" as antwoord. Man gaan net aan om bande te probeer pomp en vloek. Weet n...
by arnize2
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Looking for a nice camp spot near Witsand
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: Looking for a nice camp spot near Witsand

Daar is die Munisipale karavaanpark Tel. 0287137868 of
Ostrich Eco 4x4 Tel. 0285371942 of
Breede River Lodge 0285371631 vra vir Leon.
Jy sal verbaas wees oor die lodge se pryse. Hopelik positief verbaas!!!!!
by arnize2
Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: World record attempt (possible attendance) list
Replies: 38
Views: 4838

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[/quote] 10: Arno (Arnize 2) -Hilux ...
by arnize2
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Chuck again...
Replies: 5
Views: 1199

Re: Chuck again...

Hy het vinnig 'n impak gemaak. :lol: :lol:
by arnize2
Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: SPRING SPECIAL !! ALU CANOPY !! SPRING SPECIAL !!
Replies: 32
Views: 4615

Re: SPRING SPECIAL !! ALU CANOPY !! SPRING SPECIAL !!

Het gister weer een van my kliente gesien wat ek 5 jaar terug n kappie voor gebou het sjooeeee ons het omtrent gevorder in design en profiles om die produkte mooier te maak. Ek sit elke dag en probeer meer en meer verbeter op my produkte.(Quote) Ja, daar het baie verander vandat ek my kappie 3 jaar ...
by arnize2
Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Arnize - Very ill son!
Replies: 36
Views: 2596

Re: Arnize - Very ill son!

Jammer dat ons nou eers reageer, maar dit was 'n onbeskryflike traumatiese week. Ons is by twee geleenthede deur die dokters gese dat ons ons moet voorberei vir die ergste. Soos almal van julle wat kinders het sal weet, is dit nie iets wat 'n ouer wil hoor nie. Daar het egter Dinsdag middag tussen h...
by arnize2
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Dream becoming reality
Replies: 136
Views: 15142

Re: Dream becoming reality

Nou begin jou lewe. Baie kampplekke het goei :) e pryse indien jy 'n maand bly. Geniet dit. :thumbup:
by arnize2
Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Gonarezhou.....the truth ! (....complete!)
Replies: 109
Views: 10313

Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !

Vertrek Woensdag oggend vroeg van Mosselbaai na Pretoria. Daarna Maandagoggend Punda, Pafuri, Gonarezhou, Mana Pools, Kariba, Matusadona, Chizarira, Vic Valle, Hwange, Matobo's. Kan nie meer wag nie.
:dance1:
by arnize2
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What fire lighters do you use?
Replies: 38
Views: 3301

Re: What fire lighters do you use?

Ek gebruik die wat op spsiale aanbod is. :shh:
by arnize2
Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: So terloops...
Replies: 21
Views: 2543

Re: So terloops...

Dis nou jammer Spyker is klaar verkoop???!!! :think:
by arnize2
Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: 3.0D4-D : 4x2 or 4x4?
Replies: 5
Views: 3669

Re: 3.0D4-D : 4x2 or 4x4?

Even if you use 4x4 for only 1% of the time, it is still better to have than a 4x2. In any case, you will struggle with recovery gear and a 4x2 if you are alone in a difficult situation. My 2cw.
by arnize2
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Rugby
Replies: 20
Views: 2684

Re: Rugby

Tokkie wrote:Ek staan Saterdag daar by Loftus toe ek sien hoe die cops 9 ouens vang wat oor die heining klim.
Se die konstabel:
Julle sal terug klim en daai f@##%n game kyk tot hy klaar is!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil:
GO STORMERS
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
by arnize2
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What is the right oil for a 4Y?
Replies: 10
Views: 4312

Re: What is the right oil for a 4Y?

So as die nood druk, kan ek sommer so 500ml van my bloed ook intap. Daar is genoeg cholesterol in vir goeie smering :think:
by arnize2
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What is the right oil for a 4Y?
Replies: 10
Views: 4312

Re: What is the right oil for a 4Y?

I went through that excercise when I had my SFA. Used Castrol Edge 10w40, what a pleasure. Then replaced with GTX 20w50, what crap oil that was. I would try for the Helix range, owner swears by it! Give that a try. Can one change from one type of oil to another without problems? I have been using C...

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