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by Nick S
Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:00 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
Replies: 11
Views: 3489

Re: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D

I've done 110k km on mine. No problems yet.
sucks a bit of Juice but that is all
by Nick S
Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Toyota Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 2523

Re: Toyota Jack

Thanks a mil okes.
:thumbup:
by Nick S
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Toyota Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 2523

Re: Toyota Jack

I broke mine by over extending it. So i am jackless
by Nick S
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Toyota Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 2523

Toyota Jack

Howzit Guys and Ladies I was away this weekend in Mpumalanga. and punctured my front wheel. The awesome jack that Toyota supply does not lift the car high enough to change the wheel!!!!!!!! :dash: What jack would you suggest I purchase? Bearing in mind, that I don't want to have to go to a bank with...
by Nick S
Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Replies: 16
Views: 5007

Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD

Hi
I put Bosch on my lux.
Good news is that it stops, bad news is that they are very dusty.
But I can pay for a wash with the money that I saved by not letting Toyota do it. :clap:
by Nick S
Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Spare wheel MIA....
Replies: 13
Views: 3619

Re: Spare wheel MIA....

AG Shampies...
I have one of those fancy locks and still have my spare... But i am on my second Hilux so you may be one up there.
At least i have my hubcaps :lmao:
by Nick S
Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng Club event suggestions
Replies: 31
Views: 8919

Re: Gauteng Club event suggestions

Interested
by Nick S
Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: I won a car magazine wrap
Replies: 15
Views: 3111

Re: I won a car magazine wrap

Looking forward to seeing it. '
by Nick S
Tue May 02, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Input address into GPS while car is going
Replies: 3
Views: 2386

Re: Input address into GPS while car is going

I cant type anything onto the on-board display of mine while the car moves. That includes Radio or phone screen ( not that i really would want too) But I can see the necessity with SATNAV. They must take safety very seriously. :clap:
by Nick S
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newbie fortuner
Replies: 11
Views: 2656

Re: Newbie fortuner

Welcome and Enjoy :thumbup:
by Nick S
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Time To Re Think Pen Postage
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Re: Time To Re Think Pen Postage

My feeling is that anything that we post will probably suffer the same consequence. Not sure why the stickers don't get ripped off though? :?:

Interested to see how the brains trust will navigate this problem. Let me know if I can help in any way.
by Nick S
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Time To Re Think Pen Postage
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Time To Re Think Pen Postage

Hello People While I think its a great idea and a really nice accessory for my Lux, could we re look at posting pens with our membership renewals? The reason being, is that mine are getting pinched by the post office :thumbdown: . Have a look. This is the second time now. The envelope gets re sealed...
by Nick S
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Bonnet guard - Big mistake
Replies: 49
Views: 31281

Re: Bonnet guard - Big mistake

Not the first time that I have heard this
by Nick S
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Total Lubricants Available
Replies: 0
Views: 1287

Total Lubricants Available

Hi People
I have a wide range of Total Lubricants and associated products for both automotive and industrial applications available.
Hydraulic oil and brake fluids as well.

Please PM me for pricing.
by Nick S
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dealer Membership?
Replies: 4
Views: 1549

Re: Dealer Membership?

Thunder02 wrote: Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:16 pm Hi Nick, Pieter will be the one to help you.
Battling to get hold of him. Have PM'd Andy for advice
by Nick S
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dealer Membership?
Replies: 4
Views: 1549

Dealer Membership?

Hello People
I recently have picked up a dealership for Total products. Could somebody advise on how to become a dealer on the forum? As I don't want to break any advertising rules on the club/ :siffler:
by Nick S
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng Club event suggestions
Replies: 31
Views: 8919

Re: Gauteng Club event suggestions

look my biching aside... ill still try anything once so I'm keen, even if i'm a passenger watching other okes not bend their bakkies.
by Nick S
Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng Club event suggestions
Replies: 31
Views: 8919

Re: Gauteng Club event suggestions

Id be keen on any given enough time. Also please don't take offence or even the whole gate, but loads of us are not experienced and If I feel there is a chance that I am going to bend my lux I just keep on scrolling. Its not a reflection on the club, Its that I lack the experience to join in and fee...
by Nick S
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:47 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New
Replies: 7
Views: 1890

Re: New

Welcome. Good to have you here.
by Nick S
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New to Hilux4x4
Replies: 6
Views: 1956

Re: New to Hilux4x4

Welcome Brian
by Nick S
Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 7
Views: 2062

Re: Hi all

Welcome Ryan
by Nick S
Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Forum Newbie!
Replies: 13
Views: 2879

Re: Forum Newbie!

Welcome :thumbup:
by Nick S
Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new to forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2980

Re: new to forum

Howzit and welcome
by Nick S
Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Vigo Screen Brightness
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: Vigo Screen Brightness

Thanks Guys :thumbup:
by Nick S
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Vigo Screen Brightness
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: Vigo Screen Brightness

My thoughts initially too. But that's for lights etc.... The second you turn your headlights on the screen dims.... Ok at night. not too great during the day.
by Nick S
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Vigo Screen Brightness
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Vigo Screen Brightness

Hello Hilux Mense. On my previous Vigo. I had the option to turn the brightness up on the screen when it dimmed as I turned the headlights on. I now have a Legend 45 due to me redistributing the last one which I drive with my lights on all the time. Only now during the day I cannot see whats happeni...
by Nick S
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:18 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5199

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

that's a better plan I think :thumbup:
by Nick S
Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5199

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

:oops: :oops: Whaaahaaaaaa Ja but it leaked so its gone.

Andy Thanks a mil for all your help. And Neil Thanks for the call. I am sorry i was a bit tense in my mails. :oops: :oops:

Thanks again Guys
:thumbup: :thumbup:
by Nick S
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5199

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

Thanks Andy
Mailed you POP
by Nick S
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5199

Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

I got this mail now.... :shock2: Now I do Understand that the club has the right to boot non payers. BUT I paid in November and sent proof of payment, last year and have been a paid up member for ages now. Surely The club can contact and inquire before terminating memberships just like that? I think...
by Nick S
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Copying the Aussies
Replies: 47
Views: 18292

Re: Copying the Aussies

Looks magic :thumbup:
by Nick S
Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Thursday Laugh
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

Thursday Laugh

Not sure how old this is but i had a good chuckle
by Nick S
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What happened today.
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: What happened today.

Lekker Roger
Have a magic one
by Nick S
Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What's your business?
Replies: 192
Views: 47949

Re: What's your business?

Import and supply Variable Speed Drives, Starters and Electric Motors
by Nick S
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 3.0 D4D manual or automatic advice needed ?
Replies: 11
Views: 5228

Re: 3.0 D4D manual or automatic advice needed ?

I have the Auto Hilux in 4 Speed.
Now admittedly I don't Drive on Zwartkops or Kyalami. But for normal road use I have no issues overtaking.
by Nick S
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 23981

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

Keen
Very inexperienced though but keen
by Nick S
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hilux vs Cruiser GTG
Replies: 6
Views: 1624

Re: Hilux vs Cruiser GTG

I'm keen. It was a magic day last year at Hennops. The one comment made was lets look at doing or offering an overnight camping option so the drivers could also enjoy the atmosphere without the fuzz messing it up. And maybe lets look at some gear like caps. Those rich okes in their cruisers looked s...
by Nick S
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Kill Switch
Replies: 17
Views: 12334

Re: Kill Switch

My 2cw
I had a kill switch in my 2013 Vigo. Admittedly a kill switch on the fuel line. It still was stolen
:thumbdown:
by Nick S
Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Does The Legend 45 Come Standard with Isofix Seat Mounts?
Replies: 1
Views: 1271

Does The Legend 45 Come Standard with Isofix Seat Mounts?

Hello Hilux Peeps

Does the legend 45 come standard Isofix baby seat mounting? My manual does not tell me and I have Melville and Moon Seat Covers which is making finding out tough. :shock2:

If somebody knows Id appreciate the help before the covers come out :beg:
by Nick S
Wed May 18, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Replies: 22
Views: 8133

Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC

Hi there
I don't have the Bush Tech Canopy I have an RSI. I am extremely happy with it. Once you get passed the car looking like a telkom van or a mortuary truck it really is magic.
by Nick S
Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016
Replies: 75
Views: 16284

Re: REACH FOR A DREAM 2016 - 12/03/2016

I am keen
please send me details
schmidtnick0@gmail.com
by Nick S
Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?
Replies: 134
Views: 29043

Re: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?

My pops bought me a 1977 VW beetle.
It was baby sh!t yellow and leaked like a seive. But man I loved that car.
by Nick S
Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: For those of you stuck in Gauteng during December
Replies: 21
Views: 6650

Re: For those of you stuck in Gauteng during December

Ill be in jhb

Will also happily throw a fly....
by Nick S
Thu Oct 22, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Garden Route People
Replies: 1
Views: 585

Garden Route People

Howzit Ladies and Lads
I will be in the Garden Route for a bit of a holiday from tomorrow.

If anyone feels like a g2g give me a call

Oh 8 two 8 seven 9 oh 7 four two :thumbup:
by Nick S
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Suggestions Hilux V Cruiser Day
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Suggestions Hilux V Cruiser Day

Howzit Guys The Hilux and Cruiser day at Hennops was a huge success. Thank you to everyone involved. I honestly think we should look at our mates in the LCCSA and learn from them. They had caps, buffs and a banner made for the event. While I know these are not essentials it could be something that w...
by Nick S
Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: My Lux is Slowly Taking Shape
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

Re: My Lux is Slowly Taking Shape

Thunder02 wrote:Looking great, come speak to me about the snorkel and I'm sure you will leave with a bumper :twisted:
I may lose the car in the divorce if I do :D:
by Nick S
Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: My Lux is Slowly Taking Shape
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

My Lux is Slowly Taking Shape

Hi Guys and Ladies My lux is slowly starting to look like a 4x4. Thanks again to Eric at Repcom for the radio. And to Neil at 4x4 direct who when I went to ask about advice on installing the radio was so helpful that I left with a snorkel. :surrender: Have a look at the progress so far. :yahoo: one ...
by Nick S
Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Just Joined
Replies: 13
Views: 2502

Re: Just Joined

Magic intro.

Welcome.
by Nick S
Tue Sep 29, 2015 4:34 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: My New TOY....OTA
Replies: 24
Views: 3864

Re: My New TOY....OTA

:thumbup: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Magic!!!!!!
by Nick S
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 11th October
Replies: 57
Views: 12531

Re: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 11th October

Thunder02 wrote:
Nick S wrote::clap: :clap: :D:
Has your wife forgiven me yet :blushing:
Ya you are in the clear.... me not so much yet. :surrender:
by Nick S
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We've been challenged!
Replies: 69
Views: 9549

Re: We've been challenged!

Sorry
Just read the new thread.... ja im in
by Nick S
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We've been challenged!
Replies: 69
Views: 9549

Re: We've been challenged!

Im in if its on the 3rd?
Is the date confirmed yet?
by Nick S
Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Eric and Neil you okes are legends!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 972

Eric and Neil you okes are legends!!!

Eric thank you for organising my radio so quickly :thumbup: :thumbup:

I went to see Neil about some advice re mounting the radio. I left with some under water breathing apparatus for my lux. Thanks Neil :shock:
by Nick S
Tue Sep 15, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday to chuggett & Nick S
Replies: 2
Views: 934

Re: Happy Birthday to chuggett & Nick S

Thank You
Really appreciate it. :thumbup:
by Nick S
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 11th October
Replies: 57
Views: 12531

Re: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 4th October

Im in. With Swambo (Sam)
by Nick S
Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Generator repair
Replies: 4
Views: 4381

Re: Generator repair

If you Still need it done PM me
by Nick S
Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We've been challenged!
Replies: 69
Views: 9549

Re: We've been challenged!

I am dead keen.
My pops is in the cruiser club.
by Nick S
Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Green Lantern and Surrounds Fly Fishing
Replies: 0
Views: 726

Green Lantern and Surrounds Fly Fishing

Hello Hilux Peeps.
I will be at the Green Lantern weekend. Does anybody know if there is decent fly fishing in the area? Or if anyone is in the area and keen to meet for a beer or two. pop me a message.
:drinks:
by Nick S
Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Cut off skakelaar
Replies: 19
Views: 3330

Re: Cut off skakelaar

I had one in my last hilux.... it was engaged and the car was still stolen... :problem:

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