Scorpion's UBER LUX

blom · Post by **blom** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:34 pm

Nou ja daar trap ek weer in die wip na ek gesÃª het ek gaan nie weer 4x4's bou nie?
Ou Johan vang my toe net op 'n slegte tyd en draai my arm

Ek sal die hele build dokumenteer en my 11 jaar van Hiluxe race ondervinding deel.(ek ry nou LANDROVER en is nie meer bang vir Hiluxies nie)
Net om gou in breÃ« trekke saam te vat
1 front sus : OME + lotsa mods en trix
2 rear sus : custom 4 link met swaybar(watch vir die ene)
3 lexus V8 manual

4 35" bande

Die artikel plaas ek op http://www.rebel4x4.co.za/Articles/tabi ... fault.aspx lees daar onder die "articles" soos ek aangaan, en dan kan ons hier op die forum lekker pow wow oor die vordering en resultate.
Voorstelle is welkom veral van manne soos Hoppie en dies meer wat ook baie ondervinding het dan bou ons die UBER LUX.
Ek sal hom eenkeer teen die ander trokke uitvat en dan sal Johann hom as primÃªre wapen gebruik(man mag mos jou tradisionele wapen met jou saamdra! Boertjie met sy Hilux)

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:14 pm

Dit lyk mooi...

Ek's sommer jaloers op myself!

blom · Post by **blom** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:28 pm

Johan ek het nog nie die pasevation terug gekry nie, Manny se ons kan dit more kry maar ek gaan mos valie dag toe so Maandag sal werk.
Wil Maandag se week shockposts afsny en nuwe springs insit

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:55 pm

Ek sal dan Maandag sommer daar 'n draai maak? Dan kan ons na daai voorste diff kyk.

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:28 pm

Blom, hoe lyk dit vir more om 'n draai te kom maak? Is jy lus vir biltong?

blom · Post by **blom** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:18 pm

Jip dan kan jy somme die diff kom help skoonmaak

ek kry te jammer om hom in te sit as hy so garra lyk

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:42 pm

Jinne, Blommie, maar dit lyk netjies hoor! Daai Diff breather lyk regtig goed. Julle manne moet op Rebel 4x4 se site gaan kyk hoe vorder dinge.

blom · Post by **blom** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:07 pm

Pa die hele gat is gestrip, perol tenks uit, springs uit diff uit die hele boksomdais
sal more begin 4 link brackets bou

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:21 pm

I went to visit my baby last night and I have to say, seeing her in this state of diassembly is a bit nerve racking, but at the same time I am getting more and more exited! The whole underbody is stripped - there is literally only the engine and gearbox left( not for long...

). Those should also be out by the end of the weekend and then we start on the Lexus.

We discussed a few more mods last night and you will be amazed to see the results when we are done. I am sure we will be breaking some new ground as we go along.

I also decided that while everything is stripped out, I might as well have everything replaced/ reconditioned. I ordered new seals for the front diff from Toyota (over R 2000 in total!!!! :evil: :evil: ) and should be collecting them tomorrow and start fitting them next week. I also bought a chrome grill, crystal headlamps and an HID kit to bring her nose up to date. We'll be fitting those at a later stage.

Anyway, that's the update. I'll take some foudies tomorrow and post them here, but visit Blommies website for regular updates and articles.
Can't wait anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:42 pm

Dr. Johann,

This is all I have to say....

I can share in your excitement, she will really be something special when you & Oom Blommie are finished! :D

-F_D

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:50 pm

Guys

I have a question. Explain to me why you opted to stay with leaves up front and not go for coils?

Tristan · Post by **Tristan** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:56 am

Family_BullDog wrote:Dr. Johann,

This is all I have to say....

I can share in your excitement, she will really be something special when you & Oom Blommie are finished! :D

-F_D

DITTO :!: :!:

blom · Post by **blom** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:48 pm

Bennie dis een helse storie!
1ste hilux vere doen glad nie sleg foor as jy 'n ligt enjin in het nie (daaron lexus)
as jy "links" voor inhet soek jy tussen 80 en 100% scuad om dit reg te kry in 'n hilux is effe aan die onmoontlike kand dus hanteer hy nie te lekker met links nie.
Dan gee hy bumpsteer agv die horsshoe steering sisteem en die moet verander word na 'n IFS toy s'n met crossover steering arems, draglink ens ens
Die luxie se chassis is ook maar effe aan die min en dun kant en die draglink skeur somme maklik uit die chassis , nou moet dit ook versterk word ens ens
dit raak dan somme gou een helse spul werk vir meer droop? want die hiluks gee GEEN verbetering in die compressie siklus al doen jy wat.
Nou is jou rollaxis ook BITTER SLEG en moet jy swaybar gebruik om die boddy roll te keer NOG iets wat moet in!!!!!
ANDERS sit Cspanners in soos in die cruiser of landrovers Swakste suspensie nog ooit en die doner wat dit uitgedink het moet nog geskiet word (my opinion if you don't agree meet me at sunset behind the bike parking and bring a GUN)
Sal dan veel eerder springs hou en al die moelikheid vir die ander manne bere

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:35 am

Dankie Blom , sien dis wat nice is op die forum, nou kan ons uit ander se ondervinding leer en hoef nie self te betaal vir ondervinding nie :?

blom · Post by **blom** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:30 pm

No proble Bennie
Forum phantom

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:02 am

Huh?? :?

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:20 pm

So finally some of the promised pics!

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:22 pm

Another perspective! The lights and grill will change soon too...

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:25 pm

The front inner fenders has been cut to accomodate the new shocks and shock posts...

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:26 pm

Nice Johann

Craig down here has a similar set up: 35", 64mm lift, 4Y EFi race tuned - a REAL Monster Truck

I hope yours will have a functioning dash board (unlike Craig's)

thanks for posting the Pics - looking Awesome Mate :!: :!:

Rich

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:36 pm

Remind me to put one of these in Bennie's suitcase for you when he returns from Kaapstad

(think you might need it mate!) :D

Rich

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:57 pm

Please! SWAMBO definitely needs it!

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:02 pm

Scorpion wrote:Please! SWAMBO definitely needs it!

It's Neat hey

Extends to 3,3m (jus how big are those body spacers)

in length and weighs only a few kilos

Unfortunately I haven't found an outlet here yet...............

Not suprisingly - MADE IN GERMANY

Got mine from http://www.Screwfix.com (only deliver in the UK)

Rich

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:15 pm

Remind me then to pick one up in December when we go visit the inlaws... :roll:

Post by **Family_Dog** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:55 pm

Johan & Blom,

Looks good, but I must admit I got the creeps looking at the bodywork cutting

But I look forward to the finished product!

-F_D

blom · Post by **blom** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:40 pm

I understand your pain madala

But I can promise you the endresults will make you understand a lot off things
We spent some time to clean the engine compartment, cleaning and painting the chassis will comence on Monday week.
This project is turning into both Mine and Johans biggest nightmares

both off us have got this "it's gota be right" thing. Ons twee steek makaar op. Kan ek maar vertel van die 5 ure wat Johan spandeer het om die firewall skoon te maak ?
Die hele enjin kompartement was "gestrip" en alle boude is skoongemaak en gepaseveer, johan sit die nou stuk stuk terug terwyl ek die nuwe shockposts bou. Die projek gaan ongelukkig baie langer as normaal vat omdat ons dit nou oordoen

Die results sal egter die moeite werd wees

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:32 am

Don't worry Scorp's........

Looks like you're in good hands there, I like Blom's "thinking outside of the box" approach, that's how true Innovation progresses

Looking forward to seeing how you guys progress

Thanks for posting the pics

Rich

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:19 pm

I'll keep posting pics here of progress, but don't forget to check the Rebel4x4 website regularly - Blom is doing a full write up of the build there!

Eric, I was also very worried about the "surgery", but as Blom said, "there's method behind the madness!"

And madness it certainly is - I spent one whole evening scrubbing the firewall with a toothbrush...

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:05 pm

Scorpion wrote:I'll keep posting pics here of progress, but don't forget to check the Rebel4x4 website regularly - Blom is doing a full write up of the build there!

Eric, I was also very worried about the "surgery", but as Blom said, "there's method behind the madness!" And madness it certainly is - I spent one whole evening scrubbing the firewall with a toothbrush...

When your done Scorps, could you nip down here with your toothbrush and do mine before Uncle Bennie arrives with his Magic EFi Wand

:D

Rich

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:13 pm

Dadz Toy wrote:
Scorpion wrote:Please! SWAMBO definitely needs it!
It's Neat hey

Extends to 3,3m (jus how big are those body spacers) in length and weighs only a few kilos

Unfortunately I haven't found an outlet here yet...............

Not suprisingly - MADE IN GERMANY

Got mine from http://www.Screwfix.com (only deliver in the UK)

Rich

I've seen them at Builders Warehouse a while ago.

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:00 am

Scorpion wrote:I'll keep posting pics here of progress, but don't forget to check the Rebel4x4 website regularly - Blom is doing a full write up of the build there!

Eric, I was also very worried about the "surgery", but as Blom said, "there's method behind the madness!" And madness it certainly is - I spent one whole evening scrubbing the firewall with a toothbrush...

You do know that there is bigger brushes available in South Africa? I believe they are so commin that you migh actually be able to find one at you closest Checkers which should be just around the corner!

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:16 am

Dadz Toy wrote:
When your done Scorps, could you nip down here with your toothbrush and do mine before Uncle Bennie arrives with his Magic EFi Wand :D

Rich

Sorry, Rich, I've still got the whole chassis to do - it'll keep me busy for at least 2 weeks....

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:21 am

Scorpion wrote:
Dadz Toy wrote:
When your done Scorps, could you nip down here with your toothbrush and do mine before Uncle Bennie arrives with his Magic EFi Wand :D

Rich

Sorry, Rich, I've still got the whole chassis to do - it'll keep me busy for at least 2 weeks....

Have you considered using a Braun Oral B Cordless

My wife's may get a little extra curricula use when we do the EFi

ToyX4 · Post by **ToyX4** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:43 pm

Hoe gaan dit met jou Hilux Johann?

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:51 pm

I apologise for the late update, but it's been hectic at work. I have also been spending a lot of time cleaning my Lux and therefore there is not much visual progress. We have however cleaned up the engine bay and chassis and sprayed it satin black. Blom is also almost finished with the shock posts. I'm sure that after this weekend's Rebel Rock Crawl we'll pick up some speed again.

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:53 pm

Close up of the resprayed engine bay.

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:01 pm

A view of the new shockposts with the body mods. Also note how clean the firewall is - 5 hours with a toothbrush will do that!

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:18 pm

Scorpion's SOBER LUX

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:22 pm

BOSVARK wrote:Scorpion's SOBER LUX

blom · Post by **blom** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:51 pm

Johan ek het nou net die steering box gespray en somme 'n sprayout gemaak !!!!!!!!!

Beeeautifullllllll

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:34 am

Kan nie wag om te sien nie!

hilex08 · Post by **hilex08** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:48 am

scorpion,

tussen jy en blom raak my senuwees klaar !!!!!

miskien is ek net so angstig soos almal op die forum om die eind produk te sien !!!!! :roll:

blom · Post by **blom** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:32 pm

Ek sal in die week 'n update doen kyk net gou die wegspring van die GP
dan wil ek die shockposts gaan spray jip Johannes hulle is kla

pampoen · Post by **pampoen** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:08 pm

are your rims satin black as well?

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:08 pm

pampoen wrote:are your rims satin black as well?

Yup! Bought them like that (imported from the States)

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:46 pm

Looking Good Scorps

I also spent the weekend with a cleaning laapie, brush and de-greaser; the empty engine bay felt like home after a while hey

Post more pics soon mate

Rich

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:31 am

Will do, Rich! As soon as Blommie let's me back into his sanctuary...

blom · Post by **blom** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:48 pm

J ek kry nog nie vir jou 'n skoon enjin nie
Lucas het gaan kyk wat het ingekom op die nuwe shipment by Quinton maar daar is nie 'n skoon enetjie nie, het toe gebel en Quinton se daar kom weer container in so teen maandag sal maar gaan kyk.
Het ook gekyk by Boston hulle het baie en skoon enjins maar nie die REGTE een nie
So ons wag maar weer, Hy sal kom op sy tyd wees net geduldig.

Post by **CasKru** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:03 am

Watse powerplant gaat julle in sit? of is dit 'n staats geheim?

Post by **Family_Dog** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:45 am

CasKru wrote:Watse powerplant gaat julle in sit? of is dit 'n staats geheim?

Lada 1000

-F_D

Post by **JohanM** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:55 am

Good one Eric........

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:57 am

Family_BullDog wrote:
CasKru wrote:Watse powerplant gaat julle in sit? of is dit 'n staats geheim?

Lada 1000

-F_D

Yup! Net 8 van hulle....

Blommie, het jou gese ek is nie haastig nie, so moenie worry nie!

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:16 pm

Ek hoop net as daai lux klaar is gaan hy vinniger wees as die rate waarteen pics hier geplaas word. Komaan manne julle hoef nie meer films te ontwikkel nie, moenie so suinig wees met daai pics nie :!: :!:

blom · Post by **blom** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:47 pm

cas hoe ken jy my ?
Lexus
twee klein turbotjies
lekke vet charger / charge cooler
klein botteltjie NO2 vir so 'n ou dosisie nitros
rooi drommetjies petrol en siedaa
Johan het my gese hy wil so om en by 600 hp op die wielle he
Dis hoekkom dit so belangrik is om die regte donor enjin te kry
Eric nou verstaan jy seker al die pannels wat moes waai?
ons is nou klaar met die chassis werk (moes sterker maak)

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:49 pm

Hein

Ek sÃª weer

blom · Post by **blom** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:14 pm

tackle vir Johan om die foties op te sit
ek sukkel te erg dan kom die blerrie goet by my email uit ipv dir forum

ToyX4 · Post by **ToyX4** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:17 am

Kom Johan, moet nou nie so wees.Laat ons ook sien hoe lyk jou Luxie

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:54 am

Ag toe Johan.... of ek vra vir Blom om weer Boesman se roll cage te toets as jy vir hom nav

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:12 am

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:14 am

Nou beter jy gou fotos post Johan... Ek raak seesiek as ek so na Richard se post sit en kyk...