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by Dewald Posthumus
Thu May 12, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 18
Views: 3925

Re: Tyre Size Question

Defnitief, maar daai 4Y het darem maar net die perfekte ratverhoudings as mens van die teerpad afgaan en hom in 4x4 sit...maar ai tog, ek onthou die ou dae wat ek mos Mosambiek toe wou neuk - 17 ure op die teerpad Inhambane toe, om die laaste 20km 'offroad' in die sand kan ry en se dit was lekker. D...
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu May 12, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 18
Views: 3925

Re: Tyre Size Question

BTW the 4Y can barely turn the 30's :mocking: Correct, I remember my S/C performed really well with the 30's on, but struggled with 31's. If you go bigger engine, then you should be able to fit at least 32x11.5R15's on there. if I remember correctly, there is ample space with the OME suspension - I...
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new hilux owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1793

Re: new hilux owner

Welcome aboard, "Bambi" :thumbup: If I'm not mistaken, that's a 35" tyre diameter - quite a bit bigger than standard. I think 33" would have been more suitable - maybe you can still swop them out without too much of a loss on the sale of the 35's. :think: 265/70/R17 is actually ...
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Show offf your Hilux (Vigo)
Replies: 21
Views: 9148

Re: Show offf your Hilux (Vigo)

:surrender: Skuus Gerrie, lees nou eers jou laaste reply dat die projek al verby is..
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Show offf your Hilux (Vigo)
Replies: 21
Views: 9148

Re: Show offf your Hilux (Vigo)

Gerrie,

Ek het so lekker trip gedoen tussen die bergpasse van die Drakensberge in 2013, die ander was visvang trips.

Bakkie het die volgende op:

TJM bulbar
Onca rocksliders
Long range tank
Uprated suspension
so bietjie custom leer sitplekke met rooi stitching ens..
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What to do with old tyres?
Replies: 5
Views: 1562

Re: What to do with old tyres?

Or just ask your local tyre shop to take them off your hands...

Most of them have recyclers who come and collect old tyres from them and pay them per tyre - it's money for nothing for these guys.
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed May 27, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Which / Watter SUV?
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

Re: Which / Watter SUV?

Vroulief ry die nuwe weergawe van die Rav 4, baie nice voertuig, veral vir gesin. Hy het ook Euro NCAP 5 star safety rating. En vir R300k kan jy 'n nuwe een koop!

Kan hom defnitief aanbeveel.
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed May 20, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Nuwe hilux engine specs
Replies: 9
Views: 2158

Re: Nuwe hilux engine specs

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by Dewald Posthumus
Wed May 20, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Nuwe hilux engine specs
Replies: 9
Views: 2158

Re: Nuwe hilux engine specs

I quite like the interior look, it is based on the current Prado. The climate control is almost and exact copy, it has rear air vents for the passengers coming from the centre console (which may mean that there could be a fridge in the centre console as well). The 4x4 select knob is the same is in t...
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri May 15, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895165

Re: Joke of the day

Vrou aan man:" Ek het al hierdie S&M goed in ons tienerseun se kamer gekry, kyk net die swepe en kettings en leer outfits, wat dink jy moet ek daaromtrent doen?"

Man aan vrou: " Watookal jy doen, moet hom net nie slaan nie!"
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu May 14, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Facebook post
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: Facebook post

I can't help wonder if the Ford would have done better with Raptor kit installed? I see so many of them nowadays..tappits all over the place. Ha ha
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon May 11, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: v8 Land Cruiser vs Hilux
Replies: 29
Views: 3545

Re: v8 Land Cruiser vs Hilux

Wag vir 2016 Hilux

Nuwe model, veiliger as Cruiser, beter dag tot dag voertuig, nuutste tegnologie (die ou tegnologie in Hilux Vigo was so ver voor sy tyd, dat dit 11 jaar geneem het om nuwe tegnologie te onwikkel! ha ha)
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu May 07, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Safety Brake and Clutch Edenvale - Great service!!
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Safety Brake and Clutch Edenvale - Great service!!

Hi guys, So recently my Vigo Hilux (190000km) started with the 'sonbesie' effect again - that high pitched annoying noise when you drive and when you touch the clutch it's gone. I stopped earlier this week at my local Toyota to obtain a quote for the thrust bearing and commented to the parts salesma...
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Home Brew
Replies: 15
Views: 2246

Re: Home Brew

Excellent, just be mindful of fermenting temperatures. You have to keep them as constant as possible.

I will will only start brewing again in May, when I can control the temperature by means of a water bath and aquarium thermometer. I only brew two different styles, a Blonde Ale and Dark IPA.
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Hilux Vigo Aluminium Canopy Dimensions/ CAD Drawings
Replies: 4
Views: 3512

Re: Hilux Vigo Aluminium Canopy Dimensions/ CAD Drawings

Dit is mos nou presies hoekom ek vra! Dankie Chris, sal bietjie gaan steel met die oog by Alu-Cab hier om die draai van my.
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Hilux Vigo Aluminium Canopy Dimensions/ CAD Drawings
Replies: 4
Views: 3512

Hilux Vigo Aluminium Canopy Dimensions/ CAD Drawings

Hi, Can any of the DIY brigade who already built their own aluminium canopies perhaps share dimensions/ cad drawings/ back of a cigarette box (engineers :D: ) plans? I am scoping to build one myself and have my measurements in place, but need some sort of sanity check for the sizing. My plans are to...
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Van Zyl's - leaf springs
Replies: 8
Views: 1479

Re: Van Zyl's - leaf springs

Plesier Andre,

Dit is ook dieselfde ouens wat in 2012 en 2015 Giniel se Dakar Hilux se suspensie onderdele vervaardig het..
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Van Zyl's - leaf springs
Replies: 8
Views: 1479

Re: Van Zyl's - leaf springs

http://www.supremespring.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; vir nuwe vere, hulle maak in elk geval die vere vir al ons Hiluxe. Die 'uprated' vere wat hulle maak bout net so vas met jou oorspronklike boute en moere.
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Snorkel Regrets?
Replies: 15
Views: 5385

Re: Snorkel Regrets?

I have one on my Vigo, no regrets, but to be honest, wouldn't miss it either if it were to be removed.

I bought my vehicle with the snorkel fitted, so I had no 'before and after' experience.
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: JAPAN the home of HILUX going to kill 333 mink whales!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1822

Re: JAPAN the home of HILUX going to kill 333 mink whales!!!

Hugo, In all honesty, why don't we rather concentrate our efforts to local problems within our border and our control i.e. rhino poaching. 333 whales versus 1100 rhino's poached so far this year in SA, and after all, the whales are killed for human consumption (we all know that, they just use the Sc...
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: My consumption changed for the better
Replies: 20
Views: 3547

Re: My consumption changed for the better

I have been filling up with Sasol 10ppm over the past year or so - I have a long range tank, so I always fill at the same garage, with the only exception when we went on holiday. I consistenly average 11km/l - driving mostly highway to work and back at 100km/h (traffic).
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vigo ABS check?
Replies: 11
Views: 2384

Re: Vigo ABS check?

Absolutely!!

Need to replace those damn BF's...rainy season is here!
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vigo ABS check?
Replies: 11
Views: 2384

Re: Vigo ABS check?

Dankie ouens, Die pad was toe droog gistermiddag en ek kon toetse doen, dit is defnitief die BF's. Ek ry maar gewoonlik baie rustig en dis hoekom dit so lank gevat het om dit op te tel. Gelukkig het hulle al 50 000km op, so ek het net nog 30 om te gaan, dan kan ek Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx opsit, ka...
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vigo ABS check?
Replies: 11
Views: 2384

Vigo ABS check?

Morning fellow members, Yesterday (and this morning again), I had a big safety shock. With all the rain we have had over the past days the raods are slippery as hell around Gauteng, now I am used to the rear end sliding all over the place in the wet. But yesterday I had to break hard and the frons w...
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Where Can I get a body lift done on a D4D 3l Single cab.
Replies: 14
Views: 3565

Re: Where Can I get a body lift done on a D4D 3l Single cab.

Do you want to do a body lift or suspension lift? Those are two different things all together..
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Aangeboude Afdak
Replies: 19
Views: 2512

Re: Aangeboude Afdak

Thabogrobler wrote:Ek verstaan nie lekker hoe die buurman suur is oor jou huis in die mark is en jy iemand 'n allenmandaat gegee het nie?
Ek stem saam, aangesien sy 'garage' oor die boulyn gebou is, vra hom dan ook om die 'garage' te skuif .. :evil:
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Best price on leatherman surge
Replies: 37
Views: 3374

Re: Best price on leatherman surge

Thunder, please let me know too when you receive another MUT or Wave for that matter
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Members in publications
Topic: Hilux feature in Car Magazine
Replies: 25
Views: 11618

Re: Hilux feature in Car Magazine

Congrats! Will definitely buy the magazine next month
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Oct 21, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Legend 45 spotted
Replies: 23
Views: 3973

Re: Legend 45 spotted

Janee Thys, ek gaat daai LTD ry tot hy size 13 rims vat... ;-) Het dit al voorheen op die forum gese, maar in Australie het hulle 'n TRD edition in 2008 uitgebring, dit was die moeite werd, met Bilstein shocks, beter brieke, ander rims, en dan natuurlik 'n supercharger! Dit kan mens vergelyk met jo...
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Legend 45 spotted
Replies: 23
Views: 3973

Re: Legend 45 spotted

Manne, ek hoop regtig hulle maak gou met die nuwe model! Ek kan nie meer wag nie, 9 jaar vir dieselfde model is bietjie laaaaaaaank, en dit gaan 11 wees voor die nuwe model in 2016!
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Legend 45 spotted
Replies: 23
Views: 3973

Re: Legend 45 spotted

Why change a winning formula? (Crying myself to sleep..) Seriously, I understand that they are trying to milk every last drop of Hilux support with yet another Legend model, but really now, I am sick and tired of all the flack they are getting for not releasing a new model. As a staunch Toyota suppo...
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux IFS vs Prado
Replies: 10
Views: 1813

Re: Hilux IFS vs Prado

Hi Stuart,

I agree, the LC Prado is an awesome vehicle, I'm just really scared to go from 11km/l with the Vigo to 6km/l with the Prado, otherwise it would have been in my garage a long time ago!
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux IFS vs Prado
Replies: 10
Views: 1813

Re: Hilux IFS vs Prado

Defnitief, daai 4.0 V6 motor is fantasties, en daar gaa ni veel fout met hulle nie. Ek dink die enigste probleem is dat AS iets fout gaan, gaan jy meer betaal as vir 'n soortgelyke fout op jou Hilux
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux IFS vs Prado
Replies: 10
Views: 1813

Re: Hilux IFS vs Prado

Ek ry die Vigo en het ook onlangs begin kyk na die 120 VX Prado. Ek kan vir jou een ding se, wat jy kry vir wat jy betaal gaan jy nerens 'n beter koop kry nie. Die 2003/2004 modelle gaan vir tussen R150-R170k, en het al die luxuries waaraan jy kan dink! Volgens my navorsing gee die diesel omtrent 1k...
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: An overlanding history
Replies: 14
Views: 3071

Re: An overlanding history

Feeeeesh, where are the photos of the feeesh! I love fishing, please share some of those photos as well!
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Hilux Ad
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Hilux Ad

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVdvdG0j ... e=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Oct 09, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Anti Theft Device
Replies: 36
Views: 15755

Re: Anti Theft Device

I remember in the 90's a friend had an old Opel Kadett and the anti-theft device was a simple brass ball valve with key slot in the fuel supply. It was positioned on the floor right next to his seat, all he had to do was lock the ball valve when he got out, the key was on one of those keyrings that ...
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New Hilux only in 2016???
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Re: New Hilux only in 2016???

Yup, common knowledge that the next generation Hilux will only be launched in early 2016.
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2015 Toyota Hilux (Any News)
Replies: 27
Views: 4740

Re: 2015 Toyota Hilux (Any News)

Wat is die tegnologie verskille waarvan julle praat tussen die Amarok, Hilux en Ranger vir arguments onthalwe? Almal praat daarvan, maar is dit gelys?

Ek dink nie daar is veel nie?
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hoeveel verf?
Replies: 25
Views: 3147

Re: Hoeveel verf?

As jy regtig wil verf, verf die bakkie daai Cruiser Desert Sand kleur. Dit sal baie meer van pas wees, vir die bakkie en vir jou omgewing - jy sal automaties 'gecamo' wees :mrgreen:
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: OME Blade springs lifetime?
Replies: 8
Views: 2236

Re: OME Blade springs lifetime?

My brother has OME in his Vigo Hilux as well, I think he is on 220 000km on his set, no problems so far!
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: D4D oil??
Replies: 9
Views: 8091

Re: D4D oil??

I have the same model and mileage, and like Mars, I also use Caltex Delo 400.
by Dewald Posthumus
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: DIFFERENCES- 2005 to 2014 Hilux
Replies: 17
Views: 2695

Re: DIFFERENCES- 2005 to 2014 Hilux

Safety upgrades: Pre-Sept 2008 - Dual airbags for driver and passenger Post-Sept 2008 - Curtain airbags added Interior: Pre-Sept 2008 - Knobs for fans and heater etc. Narrower front seats, especially back rest Post-Sept 2008 - Electronic buttons (with climate control?), Upgraded to much wider seats,...
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Mathematics
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Mathematics

Math test - pass!
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: D4D 4x4 - Manual or Automatic?
Replies: 2
Views: 1153

Re: D4D 4x4 - Manual or Automatic?

Automatic diesels were only released in late 2008 in South Africa..
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What are you paying for diesel?
Replies: 15
Views: 3339

Re: What are you paying for diesel?

R13.30 something for Sasol 10 ppm @ Minty's garage in Bedofrdview/Edenvale - fill up there once a month (Long range fuel tank)
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Russian tuning from Garage Jack Swift
Replies: 80
Views: 14263

Re: Russian tuning from Garage Jack Swift

Seems like we have a lot in common with our Russian friends!

We are all lovers of Toyota Hilux, hunting, fishing, being outdoors and most of all, grilling meat on open flame and drinking beer!
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Fuel consumption accurate with long range tank?
Replies: 12
Views: 6456

Re: Fuel consumption accurate with long range tank?

Hi Ronnie,

That is partially correct, the 10% over is not through the entire spectrum of speedometer readings, there will probably be an average of the average speed (let's say 6%), thus your odometer will be "out" with 6% in the long run.
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Fuel consumption accurate with long range tank?
Replies: 12
Views: 6456

Re: Fuel consumption accurate with long range tank?

Ronnie, This was discussed before if I remember correctly. It came down to the resetting of the electronic calculations will only happen when there is a fuel increase greater than "x". You have a normal overflow long range tank, which means that for the first 40 litres you use from the mai...
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Who is the Russian Jack?
Replies: 45
Views: 5519

Re: Who is the Russian Jack?

Absolutely stunning!
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:43 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Stays at the top for me
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

Re: Hilux Stays at the top for me

I am a closet Amarok fan! I would love one of the auto models for general town driving, but then would get back into my Hilux when I go on holiday...there, I said it!
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: larger tyres & fuel consumption
Replies: 34
Views: 3493

Re: larger tyres & fuel consumption

Agreed, also the torque level differ completely. I remember my 94 S/C SFA, when I bought it, I had 31X10.5X15 tyres on it. With my first trip to Kosi bay, I constantly had to shift to 4th and even 3rd gear on the uphills between Piet Retief and Pongola. Second trip I fitted 30X9.5X15 and I mostly st...
by Dewald Posthumus
Wed May 28, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Advice needed... (edited)
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: Advice needed...

Samurai wrote:
3) It's not a Toyota :lol:
Tell your friend to buy a Toyota then! Best advice I have to offer..
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu May 15, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Garmin Nuvi 1310
Replies: 6
Views: 976

Re: Garmin Nuvi 1310

Probeer om die ander kaarte (Tracks4Africa) af te skakel op die menu sodat hy net die straatkaarte lees. Ek het gevind dit maak myne vinniger - maar ek deel jou sentiment... Yip, dit is die probleem - die Garmin kan nie twee maps op dieselfde tyd lees nie. Gaan na Tools->Settings->Map->MapInfo en s...
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon May 12, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 3D4D gear sellection and changing rpm
Replies: 2
Views: 698

Re: 3D4D gear sellection and changing rpm

Ek ry myne in omtrent dieselfde band width..sal vanmiddag bietjie kyk op pad huis toe..
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri May 09, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: I had it done, and i LOVE it!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4649

Re: I had it done, and i LOVE it!!

Thanks guys, that looks awesome! Both of them!
by Dewald Posthumus
Fri May 09, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: I had it done, and i LOVE it!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4649

Re: I had it done, and i LOVE it!!

Awesome!

Ek wil myne ook doen, maar hoe wat waar wanneer hoeveel?

Mr_B, what colour is that on your rims? That is not the standard Satin Black is it?
by Dewald Posthumus
Mon May 05, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Vigo - Tyre advice for dirt roads
Replies: 42
Views: 6117

Re: Vigo - Tyre advice for dirt roads

Thys, ek moet ook se, my BF's is great op grondpaaie, nog geen skade op hulle nie na baie km's in die Drakensberge se grondpaaie sowel as hierdie afgelope week in noordelike KZN se grond/ sand paaie - op teerpad is hulle ook nie sleg nie, maar as dit reen ry ek liewer met my vrou se kar as om dit te...
by Dewald Posthumus
Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Weather strip clips
Replies: 24
Views: 2859

Re: Weather strip clips

Cassie, ek dink daar is 'n Wurth winkel by "The Terminal", regs langs die N12 snelweg tussen Rondebult en Atlas weg.

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