Hilux 4x4 Forum

Derren

Sharp thanks Johan, this was my message to Derren Hi Derren I dont have an intercooler, (just a chip and freeflow) SAC says it costs R9000 and at the time the extra cost just did not justify it for me as I first wanted to see if the fuel consumption might not improve if I am back at coast level whe...

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Hi Desert Fox, my feedback. I have a 2001 KZ-TE, a 50mm lift, and 31" Cooper ST Maxx tyres. I also have a chip and an intercooler. If I measure fuel usage using the speedometer then I get 7km/l. However when I driving at 110km/h on the speedo, I am doing 120-122km/h true speed (on the GPS). So ...

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Very interesting, possibly something for me to consider for the future too. Nothing done to the injectors yet and my fuel pump is still the original. I also have the front mount intercooler now which Francois had installed via a third party (the third party were disastrous but resolved now). I have ...

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Congratulations!

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Nice

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The stylus gives you options.
No stylus and you will always wonder if you should have got one.
I would agree on no point in getting a stylus unless the phone & software is made for it (e.g. Samsung).

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I have an iPad and a Samsung S4. Since I got the S4 I've seldom used the iPad except for reading magazines. For work, my Samsung S4 syncs my work and personal calendars (and my wife's work and personal calendars). Very useful for busy lives. My work and personal email is synced. In meetings: - take ...

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265k happy kms on my KZ and I have not replaced the head yet. I am pretty sure it depends on the driving style but I am no expert. Yes, I guess, there is a chance it will go if it so many people are replacing heads, but what is the real percentage, who knows. My issue is fuel consumption... it is no...

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Nuwe General Grabber MT

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Welcome!

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You know you're getting old when you want the "good ol days/software" :taunt: :surrender: You (me) ARE damn old when you still remember the basic DOS commands ... :siffler: :surrender: :shh: Ah DOS, the command prompt... sometimes things are best done from the command prompt. It is becomi...

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You know you're getting old when you want the "good ol days/software"

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I have a home "server" running Windows 10, and a personal laptop on Windows 10. My work laptop is Windows 7. I will take Windows 10 over 7 any day... I am itching to get my work laptop onto Windows 10.

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Hello,

Who own's the really nice dark grey 2.7 IFS d/c Hilux driving in Montague Drive (Montague Gardens) waiting to turn into Koeberg Road yesterday afternoon? It had a Hilux4x4 club member sticker on the back.

Love the lift!

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Have also had one for (I guess) 8 years or so. Very handy. It packs away in a low-lid ammo box with space for other fire/braai goodies.

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Thunder02 wrote:
Gearbox places also stock them.

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Hi Neil, Yes, I am tempted to get one of those. :thumbup: Need to move my radio which is mounted on the front passenger side of the gear levers. Tempted to get a roof console.... yes, I have seen the ones you're making/selling :mrgreen: Not 100% if that is the style of roof console I want.... Even i...

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Hi,

I am looking for this (circled in red). I've got the soft "leather" that covers it.
During a clutch change years ago it went missing. I am hoping that putting it back will cut down (even if a little) on the engine noise inside the cab.

Scrapyards? Toyota?

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Don't be so unadventurous. You van drive up the west coast up to Port Noloth, then turn right towards Springbok, then find the eco route and other gravel roads to Augrabies. Then you will find some more gravel roads almost all the way to JHB. Have the shocks re gassed and then drive down the east c...

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My new shocks, courtesy of Mikem & Darrell, were fitted this morning by Francois. :thumbup: Looking forward to a smoother ride for the next few years - hopefully the last longer than my XGS shocks. It's a pity that when the shocks need servicing they have to be shipped up to JHB - how will I sur...

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Hi NightMorph Sorry for the delay... don't always get the time to hang out on the forum. Have a look here http://www.ccvc.org.nz at the club they (Kerry and Shaun) belong to. Shaun is leading the next trip which is this Saturday (31st). I believe they have trips where non-club members are available.

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Welcome!!

My sister and her husband live in Wellington, NZ. They're into 4x4ing (red Toyota Surf) as well and belong to CCVC.

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Hi,

I would like to redo some of the wiring for the second battery including the fitment of a HCDP Power Panel.

Can anybody recommend somebody to do the work? (Cape Town, northern suburbs).

Thanks.

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4x4BEES wrote:4xLux (Franscois) took over his workshop.

Hoppy is more into spares and part sales if I remember correctly.
He does have a vehicle lift and still does work on some vehicles.

Thanks!
Yes, I use Francois for my Hilux's services.

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I thought Hoppy didn't have a workshop anymore?
What does he specialize in doing now a days?

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Have opted to go with Darrell.

Not much cheaper than OME but service was far better and of course the Bilsteins can be regassed so hopefully there will be future savings.

Now for fitment in 11 days time.

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Thanks Darrell, will give you a call. Haboob, the TJM distributorship was taken away from LA Sport. Safari Centre N1 Centre came back to me (at last) and said they have been (newly) appointed but they have no stock, the container of stock is on the ocean somewhere (maybe 12 weeks), and they have no ...

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Since January 2005 (10 years) I've had full TJM XGS suspension for my KZ-TE. A few years ago I had the shocks replaced with XGS shocks (again). It is time for new shocks again but find XGS shocks / fitment centre in Cape Town is impossible. According to the TJMSA website, Safari Centre N1 Centre fit...

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Thanks Andy, Kobus.

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Hi,

The the left turn indicator arrow light is not showing anymore. Right works fine. The actual indicator lights do work.

Blown bulb? I would not suspect a fuse because then more things should not be working...

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Congratulations! Many happy kilometres.

That canopy is cool! very interesting, very nice.

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As long as the body still looks like a Hilux then it's a Hilux..

.. although changing the engine is a grey area.

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Hi Mars, Great (in a way), I am not the only one. Yes, what you have described is what I have experienced including the one edge wearing more than the other. From new I had whatever HT tyres the bakkie came with and they wore ok. I then fitted BFG AT and they also wore well. Then a set of Coopers ST...

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If I had driven gravel all the time then maybe but at least 49,000 km of that 50,000 km was on tar

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Good morning... My Hilux's tyres (BFG MT) are wearing uneveningly (see photo) - every second "block" is worn more. This is from the front right, front left is similar. Tyre fitment place reckons shocks. The shocks have done approximately 50,000 km so they could be due for replacement altho...

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Cool.

I am looking at doing something similar in the next 6 months.
Been trying to do it for 2 years now but will actually get round to doing it now.
If you could include details of where you bought the parts it would be great as I see you're in CT and so am I.

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hmmm... sweet and alcholic!

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Hi George,
Thanks for the number, will give him a call. Parow is close enough.

Hi Pieter,
Yeah, ridiculous indeed. Will report back when it is done.

Thanks all.
Will arrange to have it done in the new year though.

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Not really handson with cars.. Computers are my thing.

Will ask Hoppy, didn't think he would work on a platkar.

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Hi, According to the Toyota dealer the clutch needs to be replaced on my Yaris at at cost of approximately R7500 :shock: It is a 2005 model so happy to take it to a reputable non Toyota dealer if the price is better. Does anybody have an recommendations in the Cape Town area? I live in Milnerton Rid...

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Good morning,

Registration is open:
http://4wd-wc.co.za/events/event-registration/?ee=1

Cheers
Derren

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Online registration for participants opens on the 25th August.
http://www.4wd-wc.co.za

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You beat me to it, but there is the list... original available here:
http://www.4wd-wc.co.za/Events/Atlantis ... fault.aspx

Well done Hoppy!

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Hoppy wrote:JP and i are ready, we are trying to finish uncle Lion's short-lux in time for the event, or else he will take one of his other two luxes.

Luxter is sorted, it pulls ok for a diesel, JP's 22R makes 170kw and 440nm, not bad for an old 2.4 petrol!

Cool - best of luck!!

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I doubt you will get a worthwhile fuel saving (if any).
Given your current driving style you will take advantage of the additional power.

The best method to save fuel is to adapt your driving style.

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Hello, Very busy the last few months so have not been much on the forum. We've (4WDC) stopped taking online entries for the time being - we have 99 at the moment. This is the first time we've had to do this. If you still want to enter send your name/cell no to event@4wd-wc.co.za and I'll add it to t...

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Just bought two

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Hoppy wrote:We won, will post pics!

Well done!!!

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MOFASA wrote:Does this work on the Nokia smart phones??

The Nokia Lumia range or their other smart phones?

If it is a Lumia phone then you can use Board Express.
http://www.board-express.com/

Board Express is basically Tapatalk for Windows Phone.

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Ek dink dit lyk baai netjies!

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very very nice!

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Mr_B wrote:Post your question of the 4x4comm forum, I'm sure you'll get alot of positive responses!

and possibly 10 pages of "mine is better than yours" and other drivel/off-topic stuff

But yes, probably the best thing to get more responses.

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Welcome back. Can't wait for the words and photos!

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Make that three. I believe in my KZ :)

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There is still space for two more clubs :wink2:

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I've had mine for over a year and have not noticed any noise. If there is it is drowned out by the noise of the mud tyres. No vibration issues either.

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