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- Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:34 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Sederberge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1796
Re: Sederberge
I spend a lot of time in the Cederberg on my dual sport bike and know a few of these great camp sites. Those mentioned above are awesome but they're also the more common camp sites. You can also try Steven & Louise Esterhuizen's place called Nuwerus. You approach it from the "Op die Berg&qu...
- Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Toyota resale values
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1580
Re: Toyota resale values
IMHO resale values only mean something when you're selling a vehicle out of hand and not through a dealer. I paid R165K for my 2.7i Raider and sold it 6 years later for R135K. I could have got closer to R150K if I was patient but I wanted to do a quick deal. For the same vehicle I would have been lu...
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:47 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux Vigo - Digital Music Player
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6235
Re: Hilux Vigo - Digital Music Player
Damn, I got both happy & sad in one thread here, happy Brenton discovered the unit and sad he couldn't get it to work properly.
Has anyone tried it with an iPhone in the Aux port, all my music is stored on my phone?
Has anyone tried it with an iPhone in the Aux port, all my music is stored on my phone?
- Thu May 28, 2015 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Wanted: Toyota Hilux 15 Inch Raider Rims
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1979
Re: Wanted: Toyota Hilux 15 Inch Raider Rims
The 5 off my 2007 D-4D might be up for grabs, I'm just waiting to hear about a set of 16's that I'm trying to organise
- Wed May 06, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: 2.5 sand / tow capabilities??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1992
Re: 2.5 sand / tow capabilities??
I've pulled a heavy laden motorcycle trailer (approx 1ton) to Lesotho with the 3l dteq and it pulls very strong. I'd just be hesitant to buy a turbo diesel from someone I don't know.
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:24 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 16th June 2012 Outrekpad 4x4 trail
- Replies: 274
- Views: 23918
Re: 16th June 2012 Outrekpad 4x4 trail
Ou Trek pad is a great route, maybe just a bit too easy in winter because the sand is so compact. Just be careful of the larger water crossing, the warning signs are there for a reason I ended up on my belly there last time and need a small recovery... by a friend in a GW *cough* M
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:30 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Transkei Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2039
Re: Transkei Advice
As long as you're travelling in daylight you shouldn't have a problem, just take it easy. Stay off Transkei roads at night though, animals and potholes are a beeg problem
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:27 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Unplanned Road Trip Trough "Baviaanskloof" and "The Hell"
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6577
Re: Unplanned Road Trip Trough "Baviaanskloof" and "The Hell
Lekka trip report, thanks
I'm on my way there on Friday and your report has made me even more keen... if that's at all possible
We've booked to sleep at Kudu Kaya, Doornkloof and Makkedat grotte.
I'm on my way there on Friday and your report has made me even more keen... if that's at all possible
We've booked to sleep at Kudu Kaya, Doornkloof and Makkedat grotte.
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:20 pm
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: The Dunes Lamdertsbaai-Ongeluk
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4307
The Dunes Lamdertsbaai-Ongeluk
Sad indeed, hope he heals up 100%.
Must admit, it also makes one wonder about the safety of open top vehicles in situation like that.
Must admit, it also makes one wonder about the safety of open top vehicles in situation like that.
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Impossible to find! Where to buy 2700i 4x4 Double Cab?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3196
Re: Impossible to find! Where to buy 2700i 4x4 Double Cab?
I'm looking for a 4x4 D-4D D/C in the R230-250K region. I'm not too worried about year model but the milage needs to be fairly low and condition good. I'd like 165K for my bakkie. Sorry, it's a 2004 not 2005, done out in Legend spec. Stock standard beside a long range tank and dual battery system. E...
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Impossible to find! Where to buy 2700i 4x4 Double Cab?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3196
Re: Impossible to find! Where to buy 2700i 4x4 Double Cab?
Find me a D-4D with less than 70 000km on the clock and I'll sell you my 2005 2.7 with 124K on the clock
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:39 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Suzuki Jimny
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1748
Re: Suzuki Jimny
You will never regret buying a Jimny :clap: I've had 2 x SJ410's in the past and recently encouraged my Mother to buy herself a Jimny instead of a small car and she absolutely loves the vehicle. Her husband, who was totally against the purchase because he said it was too small and slow now uses it o...
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:29 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11961
Re: Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
My bakkies consumption is not that bad as long as I'm not pulling anything behind it (like a Landrover :evil: ). I did a trip to Caledon a few weeks ago and specifically tried to see how light I could drive it. Bakkie was empty without canopy driving at 100/110 km/h and it gave me 9.2km/l, so it can...
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11961
Re: Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
Thanks guys, that's pretty much what I'm hearing from everyone I spoke to. I've yet to meet a person that's had a petrol motor chipped and is happy with the result and that includes the Cruiser crowd. The claimed petrol consumption improvement hardly ever materialises although they claim it's there ...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:39 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11961
Is chipping a 2.7i worthwhile?
Hi Gents, Has anybody on the forum chipped their 2.7i and changed to a free flow pipe and was it worthwhile? I chatted to two guys about this and got conflicting views (what's new :D: ) Roddy from Power Flow recons I should just do the SS free flow mod and leave the motor as is. Apparently the FF wi...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
- Replies: 507
- Views: 343792
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA ON LEXUS V8 STEROIDS THE REDMONSTER STIL UNDER CONTSTION
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5164
Re: SFA ON LEXUS V8 STEROIDS THE REDMONSTER STIL UNDER CONTS
Yislaaik boet, arctic truck se moer, tjek die SFA
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:37 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be a Blessing no 5 - 06 November 2010
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5774
Re: Be a Blessing no 5 - 06 November 2010
Hey, that's my bakkie in the last pic!!! I didn't even realise it cocked a leg in that obstacle :-)
What a lekka outing, a BIG thanks for all those that made it possible.
What a lekka outing, a BIG thanks for all those that made it possible.
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:03 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: searched...found...bought my first 4x4 hilux
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2627
Re: searched...found...bought my first 4x4 hilux
Nice looking rig, I really dig those mags Hope you have many trouble free miles in it.
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:58 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be a Blessing no 5 - 06 November 2010
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5774
Re: Be a Blessing no 5 - 06 November 2010
Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Pumba wrote:Be A Blessing 5
Only 15 Vehicles can go!!!
1. Dadz Toy - Rich - 3 passenger seats.
2. Da Roach - Da Cockroach - 4 passenger seats
3. Buff & friend (Zane) - 2 passenger seats
4. Andrew & Richard - 2 passenger seats
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- Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:13 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Participants post 30 Oct 2010 Most Hilux vehicles gathered
- Replies: 451
- Views: 146087
Re: 30 Oct 2010 - Most Hilux vehicles gathered - Atlantis
Oops sorry, my bad!! I see they are two seperate events on the same weekend. I'll be there Sat.
- Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:25 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Participants post 30 Oct 2010 Most Hilux vehicles gathered
- Replies: 451
- Views: 146087
Re: 30 Oct 2010 - Most Hilux vehicles gathered - Atlantis
R300 - are they daft!!!! I trust for this price we're all getting t-shirts, stickers and free breakfast & lunch.
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bull shark in the Breede River
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4824
Re: Bull shark in the Breede River
So where's the pictures??? I used to paddle that river often and just thought it was my boats shadow in the water below me :-)
- Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:01 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Participants post 30 Oct 2010 Most Hilux vehicles gathered
- Replies: 451
- Views: 146087
Re: 30 Oct 2010 - Most Hilux vehicles gathered - Atlantis
I've been off the forum a bit but heard about the attempt. God willing, I'll be there for sure.
- Mon May 31, 2010 5:44 pm
- Forum: Other Vehicles
- Topic: My scooter....
- Replies: 48
- Views: 10602
Re: My scooter....
I enjoy a bit of biking myself, here my new scoot:
Da Beeg Thumpa
Da Beeg Thumpa
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:32 pm
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Trip Report - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6140
Re: Trip Report - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
I have to admit, I've never seen a vehicle climb a dune like that Sahara. That thing was truly amazing, from basically zero run up it hits the dune and actually gains speed before halfway up. The Prado's were also impressive but I'm sure it's the Sahara's power to weight ratio that gives it the edge...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:07 pm
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Trip Report - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6140
Re: Trip Report - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
Thanks to all involved, it was another great day in the dunes. To those who left early, you missed a great shootout between the Jeep and Toyota boys at the braai dune. I have new found respect for Prado's and Sahara's.
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:20 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Hilux4x4 W/C - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
- Replies: 88
- Views: 11369
Re: Hilux4x4 W/C - Atlantis Dunes - Feb 2010
Anyone know where I can get an old VW bonnet from el' cheapo to drag behind the bakkie ala Hoppy style?
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:13 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Hilux4x4 W/C - Atlantis Dunes - 06 Feb 2010
- Replies: 88
- Views: 11369
Re: Hilux4x4 W/C - Atlantis Dunes - Feb 2010
Count me in for this one, I loves those dunes.
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:59 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What you buying next for your Hilux?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3828
Re: What you buying next for your Hilux?
New Powerflow System exhaust system
- Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Sand - Low Range vs High Range
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5769
Re: Sand - Low Range vs High Range
I wouldn't brag about it, you give the rest of us a sh!t name :evil:
- Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: Post your best action photo's here
- Replies: 216
- Views: 107787
Re: Post your best action photo of the year
Two of the many I shot during the year:
RustyRod Shot at Ou Trekpad
RustyRod Shot at Ou Trekpad
- Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:45 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: 1989 SFA d/c "CHEVOTA"
- Replies: 87
- Views: 7134
Re: NUUTSTE BYVOEGING IN DIE STAL
B#$@%@, daai lorrie lyk super cool !!!!
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:53 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: The Ou Trekpad Eco Route
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2524
Re: The Ou Trekpad Eco Route
Here's a few more pics from the route: Uberts Hilux: Yzerfontein_Dec09 098.JPG Werner at the water crossing: Yzerfontein_Dec09 106.JPG Johan in his new Cruiser: Yzerfontein_Dec09 130.JPG Prado falling short: Yzerfontein_Dec09 142.JPG Werner's wife giving it plenty right foot :lol: Yzerfontein_Dec09 ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:56 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: The Ou Trekpad Eco Route
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2524
Re: The Ou Trekpad Eco Route
It was an awesome outing and we managed to see some "meneer" size snakes as well. The route is predominately sandy tracks which I'm sure will get more tricky as summer warms up the sand. I managed to get the IFS stuck twice but nothing a big right foot couldn't sort out on the 2nd attempt....
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Western Cape - Looking back at 2009
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2661
Re: Western Cape - Looking back at 2009
2009 also marked the year of me buying my first Hilux and joining you guys on 2 events (2 Ocean's & Atlantis). Thanks for the awesome time and making me feel so welcome. Here's to 2010 being even better
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So how was your 2009?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1602
So how was your 2009?
I picked this up off the Wilddogs forum. With the recession biting and retrenchments happening all around us, how has your year been? Give us some feedback. Here's a rundown of mine: Lows - A small health scare at the being of the year neccessiting an MRI scan but nothing else worth mentioning. Besi...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:42 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 2009 Year End Function - Western Cape
- Replies: 74
- Views: 7839
Re: 2009 Year End Function - Western Cape
Hate to do this to you Thys but I'm going have to cancel due to other committments. Sorry about that, I would have loved to have been there.
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:21 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Uityndelik n SFA!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1882
Re: Uityndelik n SFA!!!
Let me get this right: You swopped your 2.7IFS for an SFA and a couple of bucks??? Dude, have you lost your marbles???? I love all Toyota's, but I don't think that's a swop I'd do in a hurry. But hey, each to his own, you obviously did it for a good reason. Best of luck, let us know how you cope wit...
- Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:13 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 2009 Year End Function - Western Cape
- Replies: 74
- Views: 7839
Re: 2009 Year End Function - Western Cape
Heaven forbid we have to share our Xmas function with Landy drivers
Count me in, thx Thys.
Count me in, thx Thys.
- Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2929
Re: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
Thanks Theunis. There's a couple of chancers out there as well. One oke on gumtree wants R750 for his 2003 cover :roll:
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:24 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Shocks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 883
Re: Shocks
I just replaced the shocks on my 2004 IFS with a set of Monroe Gas Magnum's and so far I'm very happy with them. They've given me a slightly stiffer ride but more importantly, they only cost me R1300 for the set of 4
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:38 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Felix se 3.0 KZTE DC (2004)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2002
Re: Felix se 3.0 KZTE DC (2004)
Beautiful bakkie Felix, enjoy her !!!!
- Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:39 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Mayday, Mayday !!!! Help needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 625
Re: Mayday, Mayday !!!! Help needed
Found it, thx. Google...
- Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:35 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Mayday, Mayday !!!! Help needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 625
Mayday, Mayday !!!! Help needed
Hi guys,
Piesang was on his was to CT last night and stripped his diff. He's looking for Alan (Hoppy) cel number rather urgently. Can anyone help plz?
Piesang was on his was to CT last night and stripped his diff. He's looking for Alan (Hoppy) cel number rather urgently. Can anyone help plz?
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Hummer - Jeep SMS competition
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5925
Re: Hummer - Jeep SMS competition
Double drat :x I spent a ridiculous amount of money on that competition. I was sure that Jeep had my name written all over it
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Stunning Sticker Stuck
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2681
Re: Stunning Sticker Stuck
LOL... I like the Vernon K sticker !!!!
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:48 am
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Hummer - Jeep SMS competition
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5925
Re: Hummer - Jeep SMS competition
I checked their webpage, still no announcement about a winner???
Anybody know who received an early Christmas present?
Anybody know who received an early Christmas present?
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:03 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Stunning Sticker Stuck
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2681
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2929
Re: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
Thx, chatted to him, recons they're marked as "discontinued" on the system so no stock available :x
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2.2l vs 2.4l
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1705
Re: 2.2l vs 2.4l
2.7i uber alles
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Electricity - what is the self-sufficient alternatives?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2542
Re: Electricity - what is the self-sufficient alternatives?
Sometimes we overlook the roll that our local munic plays in this fiasco. Take the time to read this. I'm not bashing anyone, just trying to put things into perspective. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) indicated to Engineering News last week that it was not in a position to dr...
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2929
Re: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
Hmmm... Flexi-cover quoted me R960 incl vat + R185 fitment.
Maybe I should try Toyota as well.
Maybe I should try Toyota as well.
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:56 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2929
Re: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
Scheet ... that piece of valuable information entitles you to 10 free rides on the custom made sand board I'm busy building for the next dune outing
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Makers of Tonneau Covers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2929
Makers of Tonneau Covers?
Hi Guys,
I've had no luck in finding a 2nd hand tonneau cover for my IFS D/C. Do any of you perhaps know of a manufacturer in or around CT that could perhaps make one for my bakkie?
Thanks
I've had no luck in finding a 2nd hand tonneau cover for my IFS D/C. Do any of you perhaps know of a manufacturer in or around CT that could perhaps make one for my bakkie?
Thanks
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:49 am
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Trail Report - Atlantis Dunes Octoberfest 2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5455
Re: Trail Report - Atlantis Dunes Octoberfest 2009
A few more on the Sand boarding side... action shots:
Guess what happens next !!!! Michael having a huge OFF !!! Terron styling (Buff's navigator)... he enjoyed it so much he's now looking to buy an SFA.
Guess what happens next !!!! Michael having a huge OFF !!! Terron styling (Buff's navigator)... he enjoyed it so much he's now looking to buy an SFA.
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Trail Report - Atlantis Dunes Octoberfest 2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5455
Re: Trail Report - Atlantis Dunes Octoberfest 2009
Queenrat and son tackling the dunes in a flatbed toyota
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:57 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
- Replies: 507
- Views: 343792
Re: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
My Luxie (Buck) on the dunes. Die Kaap bly maar lekker !!!
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
- Replies: 139
- Views: 12112
Re: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
A few more pics:
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:30 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
- Replies: 139
- Views: 12112
Re: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
Thanks to all members for a great outing on Saturday (especially Thys). The dunes are always an awesome jol. Here's a few pics to wet the appertites. I have them all in high res, drop me a pm if you want any. Atlantis_Oct09 040.JPG Atlantis_Oct09 019.JPG Atlantis_Oct09 053.JPG Atlantis_Oct09 132.JPG...