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by astam
Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Other Vehicles
Topic: World's fastest 4x4
Replies: 2
Views: 1412

Re: World's fastest 4x4

Did you notice the quote at the very bottom of the article? "Originally designed to transport German Army staff officers to American and British army bases near the Rhine during the Cold War, the G-wagon has always been a Range Rover alternative for people who prefer to drive and not be towed. ...
by astam
Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: To F-D
Replies: 8
Views: 1568

Re: To F-D

Irishman wrote: It's the same with my gun licence, that renewal has taken a year so far.
Ron.
I have been wondering about that recently. Does anyone know the procedure for renewing my firearm licence?
by astam
Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What have you done with you Hilux in 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 1397

Re: What have you done with you Hilux in 2008

This is a great idea and most of my stories (mishaps) are already posted on this forum. Trips undertaken: Cape Town to Transkei - January 08 http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1536 Trails Visited: None. I don't play well with the other children :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Main...
by astam
Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

Re: Tyre Size Question

Right. Sorted! Thank you! :)
by astam
Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

Re: Tyre Size Question

Caskru wat se jy? Benhur? Dadstoy? I'll have to wait for more answers before I decide who to believe. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by astam
Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

Re: Tyre Size Question

Thanks gents. Did a small edit to the original question after thinking this through for 10 mins. You are too quick! :P But from the above replies I'm still confused. Is 10.5 wider or higher than 9.5 ?
by astam
Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyre Size Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

Tyre Size Question

The tyres on my Lux are 31X10.5XR15. As explained to me by the HIQ 'expert' 31 refers to their width 10.5 refers to the sidewall height (as a % of the width?) and R15 is the rim size. My understanding is: 31 refers to the overall height 10.5 refers to the width R15 is the rim size Now I'm confused. ...
by astam
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Signs
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Re: Signs

Image - (from: http://flickr.com/photos/executionsinfo/2465290115/)

Add your own caption here :)
by astam
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: LouisK se bakkie
Replies: 16
Views: 3718

Re: LouisK se bakkie

Thanks Louis. Good to hear. I'm due for 2 new tyres and looking around for something slightly cheaper than the Pirelli's (which I have) which cost R2500 each. My dad also rates the Khumos and now I can see that they look good too!
by astam
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: LouisK se bakkie
Replies: 16
Views: 3718

Re: LouisK se bakkie

Looks great! What tyres you got on there?
by astam
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Will Donaldson aircleaner from 4Y fit 22R?
Replies: 6
Views: 1123

Re: Will Donaldson aircleaner from 4Y fit 22R?

Something designed for race-cars!


Image
by astam
Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Will Donaldson aircleaner from 4Y fit 22R?
Replies: 6
Views: 1123

Re: Will Donaldson aircleaner from 4Y fit 22R?

Thanks Bennie. I guess that settles that Andrew. Thanks for checking.
by astam
Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:24 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Cruiser ventilated discs upfront
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

Re: Cruiser ventilated discs upfront

Thanks Thys,

I spoke to Allen yesterday and he planted the seed for doing this mod (and will be the one to undertake the work if/when I make up my mind). I was just wondering about other people's experience with it, if any, before taking the plunge.
by astam
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Cruiser ventilated discs upfront
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

Cruiser ventilated discs upfront

I'm thinking of upgrading the front brakes on my SFA to the cruiser ventilated discs (as per viewtopic.php?f=1&t=641&hilit=cruiser+discs). Does anyone have any experience or comments (positive or negative) on this mod?
by astam
Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Plastic Body
Replies: 16
Views: 3727

Re: Plastic Body

by astam
Mon May 05, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Other Vehicles
Topic: Ford F250
Replies: 13
Views: 3076

Ford F250

I pass this Ford quite often on my travels in Cape Town. Obviously too long for any standard garage, it lives outside on the pavement. Despite having ALL the extras it will never be a Hilux. http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/adin77/F250/Photo-0026.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/ad...
by astam
Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Sleeping bag?
Replies: 9
Views: 3155

Re: Sleeping bag?

Cape Storm bags are also good. I have had great use of both my heavy and light duty Cape Storm bags. Remember to get an inner cotton bag which acts as a sheet and helps keep the kit in good condition.
by astam
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: How do I minimize the risk when buying private
Replies: 8
Views: 1690

Re: How do I minimize the risk when buying private

AA testing centres offer a roadworthy test (which you will need if the vehicle does not have a RWC) and a technical test. The latter is significantly more comprehensive (and expensive) but will also highlight anything significant that needs attention for the RWC (although you will still have to pay ...
by astam
Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Cape Town to Transkei Dec 07 Jan 08
Replies: 10
Views: 3657

Re: Cape Town to Transkei Dec 07 Jan 08

hi ismail we had ok surf for most of the trip. lots of 'secret' spots :D try and get hold of a little booklet called "surfing in south africa" by steve pike (aka spike from wavescape.co.za) alternatively, if you pass through coffee bay (you must!!!!!) pop in to the coffee shack and speak t...
by astam
Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Cape Town to Transkei Dec 07 Jan 08
Replies: 10
Views: 3657

Cape Town to Transkei Dec 07 Jan 08

The genesis of this trip began 5 years ago on an 8 day hike between Port Edward and Port St John’s. At each nights stop I would wearily lay my pack down, take off my boots, open my can of tuna and dream about driving to all these amazing places, in the air-conditioned comfort of a SFA Hilux, with ...
by astam
Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Small pleasures!
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Small pleasures!

Luphatana was our final destination before beginning the return journey to Cape Town. Neither our atlas or GPS maps showed the bay or the track leading to it, so we had to navigate the old-fashioned way, by asking the locals, and of course getting lost!!! There is a good dirt road that leads from Lu...
by astam
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Small pleasures!
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Small pleasures!

I passed these bakkies as I was driving out of Luphatana. As the track was particularly narrow and steep I pulled over to allow the convoy to pass. Leading the way, the driver of the white lux rolled down his window, gave my ride the once over, smiled, and said "mooi bakkie". I could not h...
by astam
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Alternative Route Suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 1226

Re: Alternative Route Suggestions

Thanks Niel. It's precisely because of all the silliness that goes on at this time of year (especially on our roads) that i'd like to get off the main routes for a safe happy trip.
by astam
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:14 am
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Alternative Route Suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 1226

Alternative Route Suggestions

I'm heading off on a 3 week road trip from Cape Town to the Transkei and would like to hear your suggestions for some interesting/scenic routes other than the N2. I have no itinerary or schedule other than to be back in Cape Town by the second week of '08. Hence, time is not a real constraint and I ...
by astam
Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: It's Open Season on our Africa Trip for next year!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4013

Re: It's Open Season on our Africa Trip for next year!!!

Hi Scotty, I have driven extensively in Uganda and travelled on foot (mainly) from Cape Town to Kenya and back via Bots, Zambia,Tanzania, Malawi and Moz. If you can include Uganda, you must. It's wonderful hilux country, and the nature/people are not bad either :) As my work involved research in num...
by astam
Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: TYRE SIZES
Replies: 20
Views: 4139

Re: TYRE SIZES

picked up this link from community4x4. http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/tips_tyres.php doesn't actually deal with tyre size but gives a comprehensive comparison of 14 AT tyre brands in various surface conditions (all tested on a single Hilux, of course!). The 'winner' was a surprise to me. Especially si...
by astam
Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: Transfer Modes for the Hilux
Replies: 10
Views: 48351

Re: Transfer Modes for the Hilux

Thanks F_D,
Very useful.

:D
by astam
Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Adin's new ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Re: Adin's new ride

Thanks F_D & Bennie. You are spot-on. The previous owner opted for the 2nd battery instead of the Donaldsons as he and his family only used the vehicle for their annual camping holidays. Space constraints in the cab and bak, not to mention his massive fridge, won out over engine performance I gu...
by astam
Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Adin's new ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Re: Adin's new ride

Ja SuidWes, The second battery of the dual-battery system is mounted in the bonnet on the right. Not too sure of the exact setup, so in time i will have to investigate. Thanks for the invitation. I'm a tentative yes for Sunday morning the 28th.I Have some important deadlines around that time so i'll...
by astam
Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Adin's new ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Adin's new ride

Hi all, Adin here from Cape Town and the proudest(?) owner of a 'new' '95 Hilux 2.4 P D/C 4x4. I'm a PhD candidate writing the environmental history of the Cape Guano Islands and I also work in a book store specialising in art, design, photography, architecture and creativity in general. Been intere...
by astam
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Well is this little bugger poisonous
Replies: 8
Views: 1841

Re: Well is this little bugger poisonous

At the risk of being pedantic, scorpions are never poisonous but often venomous. The difference being that poison usually refers to a toxin absorbed through the skin or stomach, while venom refers to a biological toxin (in the case of scorpions, neurotoxins, which affect your nerve cells) usually in...
by astam
Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: How to give a cat a pill
Replies: 1
Views: 739

Re: How to give a cat a pill

Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary 08h00 - Dog food! My favourite thing! 09h30 - A car ride! My favourite thing! 09h40 - A walk in the park! My favourite thing! 10h30 - Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing! 12h00 - Lunch! My favourite thing! 13h00 - Played in the yard! My favourite thing! 15h00 ...
by astam
Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tell Us How You Got to Know About This Great Hilux Forum
Replies: 157
Views: 81178

Re: Tell Us How Did You Get to Know About This Great Hilux Forum

a link from wikipedia. but i have learnt more from this site!! thank you/dankie.

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