Hi there from Downanddirty, I have never been much of a forum actavist, however, thanks to member Thysdj I believe I'll make a go of it with this fab site.
My first vehicle is a Cruiser 80, running a 4.5 24v turbo diesel through a manual box, my backup vehicle is a Hilux d/c 2.5 D4D 4x4 chipped up for a little extra power, otherwise stock.
I run a off-road guiding operation and also instruct and assess through African Off-road Academy http://www.africanoffroad.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I instruct mainly on the East Rand so if anyone wants to do the unit standard courses, let me know.
Look forward to participating in your discussions.
newbie on the east rand
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Downanddirty
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newbie on the east rand
Paul is an Approved Instructor of African Off-Road Academy based on the East Rand of Gauteng. African Off-Road Academy is an accredited Training Provider under TETA (TETA09-201) to train, assess and issue
official Off-Road Driver Certificates on the Unit Standards US 254135 and US 254154 for 4x4 & Off-Road Driving. paul@africanadventureclub.org
official Off-Road Driver Certificates on the Unit Standards US 254135 and US 254154 for 4x4 & Off-Road Driving. paul@africanadventureclub.org
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ThysdJ
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Welkom Polla! 
Thys de Jager
CEO and Refreshments Manager at Team Offroad.
2010 Hilux 3.0 D4D D/C 4x4 with GOMAD "Brood" Canopy. Tripod.
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 Sport. The original SFA. AGA... Gooi kole
email: thys@teamoffroad.co.za
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CEO and Refreshments Manager at Team Offroad.
2010 Hilux 3.0 D4D D/C 4x4 with GOMAD "Brood" Canopy. Tripod.
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 Sport. The original SFA. AGA... Gooi kole
email: thys@teamoffroad.co.za
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Welcome Paul, what a great Forum this is. I also never in my dreams would like this kinda internet thing.....but hooked for aver a year or so. That is 'hook, line and sinker.....'
Is this a limited?
Does your D4D have an intercooler?
Cruiser 80, running a 4.5 24v turbo diesel
Is this a limited?
Does your D4D have an intercooler?
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Welcome aboard Paul ... nice to have another instructor! I'm sure that once you start interacting here, you too will become a forum addict! 
I'm sure that once you start interacting here, you too will become a forum addict! When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Welcome, to the forum. You are going to love it here. Just don't get to addicted, that your wife has to call you to bed at 23:30 at night. Better yet get her involved to. It's fun. You learn a lot and meet wonderful people.
Kristy
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Welcome !!!!
Bloues
(Nie blou bul maar SHARKS ondersteuner)
Don't fence me in.....
'91 D/Cab 2.2(4y) AKA - Bloues. Lifted Suspension, Dual Battery, 80Liter Freezer, Bridgestone Dueler A/T, 29Mhz Radio, Mud Creeper Winch(Aus), EasyAwn Rooftop Tent, Roofrack, Garmin Nuvi, Long Range Fuel Tank, Jacks+straps for landi recovery.....
(Nie blou bul maar SHARKS ondersteuner)
Don't fence me in.....
'91 D/Cab 2.2(4y) AKA - Bloues. Lifted Suspension, Dual Battery, 80Liter Freezer, Bridgestone Dueler A/T, 29Mhz Radio, Mud Creeper Winch(Aus), EasyAwn Rooftop Tent, Roofrack, Garmin Nuvi, Long Range Fuel Tank, Jacks+straps for landi recovery.....
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Downanddirty
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Re: newbie on the east rand
Thanks for all the welcoms, had to do a quick trip hence the slow reply! I will see you all on the fourums.
OOOMS - the hilux is a 2.5 no intercooler, it was a little to underpowered from the start, driving the cruiser didn't help either. It makes a perfect vehicle to train with and use as a back-up touring.
The Cruiser is very LTD as in the fact nobody else can have it!
It is a transplant that N1 did, at the time the engine had 26k odd km's. The torque is awsome and need I say more about the 80 series.
OOOMS - the hilux is a 2.5 no intercooler, it was a little to underpowered from the start, driving the cruiser didn't help either. It makes a perfect vehicle to train with and use as a back-up touring.
The Cruiser is very LTD as in the fact nobody else can have it!
It is a transplant that N1 did, at the time the engine had 26k odd km's. The torque is awsome and need I say more about the 80 series.
Paul is an Approved Instructor of African Off-Road Academy based on the East Rand of Gauteng. African Off-Road Academy is an accredited Training Provider under TETA (TETA09-201) to train, assess and issue
official Off-Road Driver Certificates on the Unit Standards US 254135 and US 254154 for 4x4 & Off-Road Driving. paul@africanadventureclub.org
official Off-Road Driver Certificates on the Unit Standards US 254135 and US 254154 for 4x4 & Off-Road Driving. paul@africanadventureclub.org