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by smokintyres
Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: SCAM....
Replies: 43
Views: 3493

Re: SFA Boffins / kenners please help

Definitely smells like a scam. Service history and mileage don't agree with what George was told either. :( Tried to get hold of the dealer in Swakopmund, unfortunately no answer; but studying the pictures closely, I believe they were in fact taken in Swakop, would also explain the paint job on the...
by smokintyres
Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: SCAM....
Replies: 43
Views: 3493

Re: SFA Boffins / kenners please help. CAREFUL PERHAPS SCAM!

George I just browsed on NAMCARS.COM.NA and saw this:
HILUX SFA NAMCARS.jpg
Either the scam is on us Namibians or on you. Please be very careful with any transfers without physically seeing the bakkie!!!

If anyone has got George's Cell phone number, please warn him!
by smokintyres
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Another gumtree scam!
Replies: 16
Views: 2166

Another gumtree scam!

Saw this on Facebook
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Perhaps someone knows him?
by smokintyres
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Bonnet guard - Big mistake
Replies: 49
Views: 31279

Re: Bonnet guard - Big mistake

One would never think that it would make that big a difference. When i installed mine i thought about this same dilema, i know the cooler the air the engine takes in the better. And the intercooler will cool the hot air from the turbo and that will be your gain in performance. Now how can one prote...
by smokintyres
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How not to release a leopard!
Replies: 4
Views: 989

How not to release a leopard!

Just had to share this:
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That guy can call himself very lucky!!!
by smokintyres
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Khaudum Kaskenades
Replies: 24
Views: 3521

Re: Khaudum Kaskenades

Thanks Johan, at least one Namibian that knows his own country :oops: I have only been up to Tsumkwe and the area to the south and south-west of Tsumkwe (Gam, Epukiros etc.) on work related travels. Not sure though where this vet post popped up on the C44, as mentioned I didn't go through such a pos...
by smokintyres
Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Khaudum Kaskenades
Replies: 24
Views: 3521

Re: Khaudum Kaskenades

Thys, I only know about a veterinarian check point (Mururani Gate) on the road between Grotfontein and Rundu (B8), but it's unfortunately been 3 years since I last traveled on the C44. At Mururani you are not allowed to take home made red meat from north to south (may be the same other way round, de...
by smokintyres
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:22 am
Forum: Amarok
Topic: Amarok Accident
Replies: 15
Views: 6227

Re: Amarok Accident

Any bakkie older than about 8 years would have looked much better after the accident, but the injuries to all of the occupants would have been much worse if not fatal. Sure the bakkie is a write off, but the driver got out almost unharmed!! In my opinion absolutely worth every soft bit of panel and ...
by smokintyres
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Solar panels etc
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Re: Solar panels etc

80W panels = R 900 ea 105 Ah battery = R 1 100 to R 1 900 220V Charger .... a Ctek BX 2 is now about R 1 000, but there are also some cheap stuff out there ... Inverter ... not sure of costs Regulator ?????? A Decent MPPT type regulator will cost about R 1 000. hope this helps. Thanks, I had these ...
by smokintyres
Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Beware of car hijacking trick!
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Re: Beware of car hijacking trick!

Reverse back down the road..... OR Just run them over..... Push them out the way..... Car vs Person Car will always win..... If only you could be sure they are in fact hijackers :crazy: 1st and only rule should really be: stay in your car, stay in gear and engine running and with the first sign of ...
by smokintyres
Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Solar panels etc
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Solar panels etc

I know the topic of solar panels and the required gadgets has been beaten to death; but I need some advice: the following is for sale here in Nam and I was wondering if it's a good deal or not. In my opinion, the batteries alone could easily cost almost as much as the whole set. I guess the 1000W in...
by smokintyres
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:22 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Beware of car hijacking trick!
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Beware of car hijacking trick!

Even though this was filmed in Marseille, I'm sure this trick is popular amongst southern african hijackers. I am sure everyone on this forum wouldn't get out of their car, but I believe we are all also good hearted people and this trick appeals to the good in all of us! Do not get out of the car! D...
by smokintyres
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Re: My Hilux KZTE - scared of the dark?
Replies: 90
Views: 10013

Re: My Hilux KZTE - Let the work commence

JJ, I had the tie rods on my 2.7 replaced here in Windhoek recently; the stealers wanted a mere 400 something for both sides. Did not bother to check with any of the scrap yards or "pirate bays".
by smokintyres
Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: HYSTERICAL - Airport Tower Instructions
Replies: 12
Views: 2521

Re: HYSTERICAL - Airport Tower Instructions

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Thanks for sharing :thumbup: :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Off-road Training
Topic: Team Offroad 4x4 Driver Training - 25/26 May 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 6163

Re: Team Offroad 4x4 Driver Training - 25/26 May 2013

This is good news as it may actually fall into our planned SA holiday :thumbup:
The calendar on your website does not reflect the dates stated? :think:
by smokintyres
Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Mikem, again!
Replies: 17
Views: 2988

Re: Mikem, again!

Congrats! :clap:
Now all that's missing from your rig is a proper rear bumper!
by smokintyres
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
Replies: 127
Views: 65208

Re: Hiuxer's that you meet unexpectedly!

I came across this beast in a parking lot in Windhoek. Unfortunately did not have time to wait for the owners, one of the stickers happens to be a Hilux4x4 sticker :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Finally EFS
Replies: 8
Views: 2214

Re: Finally EFS

Thanks Ismail, have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=28952 and here: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=26220
by smokintyres
Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Finally EFS
Replies: 8
Views: 2214

Re: Finally EFS

Thanks for the compliments :thumbup: I have EFS in both my SFA Lux and Prado. Have never looked back or been sorry that I fitted the suspension. As you say, driving on gravel and corrugated roads is a totally new experience. The suspension is comfortable. The only thing that you need to remember and...
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Agter sitplek
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Re: Agter sitplek

Ongelukkig het ek nie photos geneem terwyl ek besig was om die ding te bou; maar ek het plat 5mm plat yster en 2mm hoek yster vir die raam van die boks gebruik. Die plat yster is ob die oorspronklike bank se punte vas gemaak; i.e. geen nuwe gate was geboor. Die yskas is 'n NL 50l. Afhangend van hoev...
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Finally EFS
Replies: 8
Views: 2214

Re: Finally EFS

And the measurements are as follows: 1. Ground to bottom of wheel arch 2. Bottom of rim to bottom of wheel arch 3. Middle of hubcap to bottom of wheel arch 4. Top of rim to bottom of wheel arch Front Driver side before and after: 1. 895mm 938mm 2. 742mm 780mm 3. 535mm 570mm 4. 325mm 360mm Rear Drive...
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Finally EFS
Replies: 8
Views: 2214

Finally EFS

Hilux before and after EFS suspension upgrade: (actually the after photo shows first, in alphabetical order)
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Agter sitplek
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Re: Agter sitplek

I have done it and am very happy with the modification: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=26219
by smokintyres
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Favourite tv show
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Re: Favourite tv show

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
by smokintyres
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Which components to replace
Replies: 5
Views: 974

Re: Which components to replace

Thanks again Tony. :thumbup: What else did you replace? Everything that was giving you trouble or did you basically replace everything that wasn't OEM? Have got the Legend 35 as well and up to now it's been giving me very little trouble. But most recently I get strange noises every now and then. Had...
by smokintyres
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: laptop bag
Replies: 6
Views: 537

Re: laptop bag

Stem saam met Hoppy :thumbup: Ek het ook 'n 17" Dell with 9 cell battery pack. It is a female dog to fit into any of the available bags. Got hold of a Targus backpack, great padding and water proof (comes with a raincoat). Went the back pack route because it doesn't scream "laptop inside&q...
by smokintyres
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fright of my life
Replies: 11
Views: 1831

Re: Fright of my life

I did an inspection on a Samil truck in Grootfontein, i saw a black pipe in between the other air hoses that looked un-secured, as i grabbed it, it moved in a rather aggressive manner, i still don't know how i managed to get through the criss-cross beams of the ramp in one move! It turned out to be...
by smokintyres
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Which components to replace
Replies: 5
Views: 974

Re: Which components to replace

Thanks Tony for the approximate prices of replacement of components :thumbup: Just imagine how glad I am that it was nothing serious :celebrate: My bakkie did not come with a complete service history, hence it is difficult for me to determine which parts need replacement and which ones don't. I woul...
by smokintyres
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Which components to replace
Replies: 5
Views: 974

Which components to replace

I had posted this under a different topic, but decided to give it it's own topic: My bakkie did not come with a complete service history, hence it is difficult for me to determine which parts need replacement and which ones don't. I would like to replace everything that I have not replaced in the la...
by smokintyres
Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fright of my life
Replies: 11
Views: 1831

Re: Fright of my life

Heinrich,
according to my manual it should be 50/50 coolant/water?

PS: saw your Patrol in the latest SA 4x4 edition :thumbup: Congrats :clap:
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fright of my life
Replies: 11
Views: 1831

Re: Fright of my life

Just imagine how glad I am that it was nothing serious :celebrate: My bakkie did not come with a complete service history, hence it is difficult for me to determine which parts need replacement and which ones don't. I would like to replace everything that I have not replaced in the last 100 000km. I...
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Top Ten Reasons
Replies: 14
Views: 1889

Re: Top Ten Reasons

Seriously funny 'cause it's true :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Confucius says
Replies: 10
Views: 1327

Re: Confucius says

:lmao:
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Correct use of Hi lift jack
Replies: 15
Views: 2090

Re: Correct use of Hi lift jack

Thunder02 wrote:
smokintyres wrote:Wonder if she actually managed to lift the cruiser :laugh2:
Not sure,but could sit and watch her try :laugh2:
would not mind at all to sit and watch :laugh2:
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: info needed - 2nd hand prices
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Re: info needed - 2nd hand prices

Not sure about the prices, (would guess the 2.7 can go for anything up to R 100 000?) but at that speed he should manage 12 to 13l/100km or between 7.8 to 8.5 km/l on standard tires and without roof rack and/or roof top tent.
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Correct use of Hi lift jack
Replies: 15
Views: 2090

Re: Correct use of Hi lift jack

Wonder if she actually managed to lift the cruiser :laugh2:
by smokintyres
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Mercedes GL 6x6 EDITED!
Replies: 16
Views: 2206

Re: Mercedes GL 6x6 EDITED!

One more thing: unfortunately, especially due to videos as the one above; a lot of people dislike and downright despise 4x4 (or 6x6, or how ever many wheels) drivers. We are not all alike and I am sure that every member of this forum sticks to the rules and the road. It is our responsibility to educ...
by smokintyres
Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Mercedes GL 6x6 EDITED!
Replies: 16
Views: 2206

Mercedes GL 6x6 EDITED!

I know this is a Hilux forum, but I'm sure most of the off-road enthusiasts will drool over this one! http://youtu.be/hEA02kfdh8o Someone had caught a snapshot of it racing past in Namibia. Edit: At first I was proud to recognize my country as the place where it all took place, but I had only briefl...
by smokintyres
Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Competition Closed
Replies: 185
Views: 81029

Re: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Prizes to the value of R500

The target of 400 tickets just moved closer:

Cassie, please put me down for another 8 tickets for numbers as follows:
313
323
327
343
373
384
414
427

Will do the EFT asap, my bank is experiencing some problems at the moment, two attempts were unsuccessful.

Thanks :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Ignition channel"s best tow bakkie
Replies: 34
Views: 3651

Re: Ignition channel"s best tow bakkie

Hopefully without stirring the pot any further, I would like to add my experience with other brands from a hopefully detached point of view. I have driven the following vehicles and done a lot of research (mostly online): Hilux 3.0 D4D (Brother owns a super cab 4x4) Hilux 2.5 D4D (Mother owns a DC 4...
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend
Replies: 54
Views: 2969

Re: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend

Ok so here are some pics taken this morning.... The K@KBERRY that i took the in progress pics does not want to access the pics to let me download them...... Gonna "WALL RESET" the blerry thing soon.... :aggresive: But this is what i can show you now..... Looking good! :thumbup: I'll have ...
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Competition Closed
Replies: 185
Views: 81029

Re: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Prizes to the value of R500

I see up to 289 is full, thereafter a lot of open spaces.. How many tickets have been sold in total? If you look at the last line of the table you will see the total sold :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :oops: Must be a minor form of ADD kicking in having scrolled half way through the table. Thanks C...
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Competition Closed
Replies: 185
Views: 81029

Re: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Prizes to the value of R500

I see up to 289 is full, thereafter a lot of open spaces.. How many tickets have been sold in total?
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Why Men Shouldn't Write Advice Columns
Replies: 12
Views: 1865

Re: Why Men Shouldn't Write Advice Columns

This one never gets old :laugh2:
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Suggestions for handheld spots for night photography please
Replies: 17
Views: 1484

Re: Suggestions for handheld spots for night photography ple

Bulbs are normally not a problem .... I have 3 of those lamps, all different and bought at different times and they all use the halogen H3 element, same as most spot lamps on vehicles. ;-) I have one of the Midas type lights and a Coleman light and apart from the obvious built/finish quality, they ...
by smokintyres
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Is this more or less halfway?
Replies: 26
Views: 3899

Re: Is this more or less halfway?

Congrats! :clap:
I believe you are the first owner of the bakkie?
by smokintyres
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Guess who is back
Replies: 8
Views: 1340

Re: Guess who is back

Definitely something worthwhile looking forward to! :thumbup: Glad to see the onslaught of cheap chinese products getting some more headwind :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend
Replies: 54
Views: 2969

Re: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend

What shackles did you fit.... Mikem? Yip! :thumbup: Just realised, the picture of my trokkie below was taken with probably around 600kg on the back. No aftermarket suspension installed; and the springs having done around 100 000km (i.e. gone soft a bit already :? ), front and rear wheel arch cleara...
by smokintyres
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Your Brain's Power
Replies: 13
Views: 1201

Re: Your Brain's Power

Amazing :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fright of my life
Replies: 11
Views: 1831

Fright of my life

Last week, upon returning from a site about 100 km's outside of Windhoek and having spent more than 36 hours awake to do so called night-flow measurements, my trokkie gave me the fright of my life! I was almost home with probably 2km to go when I heard an odd sound from the engine, which disappeared...
by smokintyres
Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend
Replies: 54
Views: 2969

Re: What I'm doing to MOFASA this weekend

I like the 33' tyres on your truck! :thumbup: The extended shackles are awesome, installed them on my trokkie (in the rear only, due to IFS) in December and am very pleased with the results. I gained 38mm ground clearance, enough to prevent the trokkie from sagging too much when loaded. Looking forw...
by smokintyres
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Pass me the superglue
Replies: 5
Views: 831

Re: Pass me the superglue

Some start their "to be" life long hobbies real early :lol: :lol:
by smokintyres
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy Build.... The start of my projects.
Replies: 77
Views: 9391

Re: Canopy Build.... The start of my projects.

I used M10 bolts and cap nuts, that way there are no sharp bolt ends for you to snag your hands on. A couple of spring washers and some Loctite stop it coming undone by accident. Makes for a tidy and safe installation :thumbup: Inspecting for loose bolts or other possible hazards all around the car...
by smokintyres
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: "TANJOOBERRYMUTTS".
Replies: 11
Views: 1209

Re: "TANJOOBERRYMUTTS".

Sadly I understood 'TANJOOBERRYMUTTS' before even reading the rest, been working waaay too much with... :frustrated: :frustrated: :blink:
by smokintyres
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Hahahaha
Replies: 12
Views: 1717

Re: Hahahaha

Mud Dog wrote:We need that all over the country! :D:
and Namibia! :beg:
by smokintyres
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Outside temperature measurement and display
Replies: 19
Views: 7157

Re: Outside temperature measurement and display

Thats a brilliant unit, what does it cost? Philip, I bought mine a couple of years ago (and it is still working perfectly; replaced battery once!). Back then it was about R90 if I remember correctly :think: I guess they should not be more than R200 nowadays? Gernot what is the make of those on the ...
by smokintyres
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Competition Closed
Replies: 185
Views: 81029

Re: Raffle - Reach for a Dream - Prize to the value of R5000

CasKru wrote:Thank you for purchasing 6 tickets Gernot. Your tickets were assigned as requested.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks Cassie :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.
Replies: 8
Views: 5391

Re: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempt

Thanks for the explanation Piet :thumbup: Was sure it had something to do with the migration.

The speed is much better! :thumbup: :thumbup:
by smokintyres
Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2.7 Bullnose Hilux 4x4: Wiring (wiring & performance)
Replies: 12
Views: 1984

Re: 2.7 Bullnose Hilux 4x4: Wiring (wiring & performance)

Don't know if the 2.7 is the same as the SFA, but check the fuse box under the driver's side kick-panel. Also check the wires at the fuse-box by wiggling them and see if the connection is broken when you do so. If it's not there, it's probably under the centre console in the dash where the feed spl...

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