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by Tweetjie
Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: what should i look for when buying my first hilux?
Replies: 13
Views: 3536

Re: what should i look for when buying my first hilux?

Hi Chris
Take a look at my hilux. I am reluctantly selling it. It is a very reliable vehicle and it is "trip-ready".
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Good luck
Iain
by Tweetjie
Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Trail Reports
Topic: Namaqua 4x4 Trail - Info needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1222

Namaqua 4x4 Trail - Info needed

Anyone been on the Namaqua 4x4 trail from Pella to vioolsdrift recently. I am going end of Sept and have never done this trail. Anyone with camping advice or general useful info?
by Tweetjie
Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New auxillary fuel tank for 89 SFA
Replies: 0
Views: 835

New auxillary fuel tank for 89 SFA

I am about to have a new aux fuel tank made and thought I might bounce it off you all... It is a s/steel box that fits in the bak (canopy on) between the wheel arches (to the same height) and it is only 300mm deep, giving 55l. It will be drained straight into the main tank when it this is empty (sam...
by Tweetjie
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Garden Route
Replies: 6
Views: 1581

Re: Garden Route

Check out www.4x4ineden.co.za for info on trails in the garden route. I recommend Louvain in the mountains between George and Avontuur (probably 1.5hrs from pine lake marina - a good day outing). Also Vleesbaai dunes past Mossel Bay for good sand dune driving (probably 1hr from PLM). Close to sedgef...
by Tweetjie
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Nearly lost my hilux down a hill!
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Nearly lost my hilux down a hill!

Yesterday I got the biggest fright of my life :shock: .....I was working in the bush with my lux and an excavator, doing some soil testing. I was driving in low range 1st though thick bush on a steeply sloped site. I parked my lux at a test position, parallel with the contour line, and took it out o...
by Tweetjie
Sun May 03, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Weber or weber?
Replies: 3
Views: 676

Weber or weber?

My wife was peering over my shoulder this evening when I was on the forum reading an article about Weber carbs and she asked me "why are these okes fitting Weber braais onto their bakkies?" :lol: :lol: :crazy: :crazy: I said it helps improve aerodynamics because fitting a regular braai can...
by Tweetjie
Sun May 03, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: My Goodbye
Replies: 15
Views: 2378

Re: My Goodbye

Hi Johan, we would all like to help a man who has the guts to say he is in trouble. Dont stress too much about selling the the Lux...if thats what you need to do, then do it...there will be another Lux in the near future when you are ready. Keep chin up buddy! :thumbup:
by Tweetjie
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: OME suspension is it worth the money?
Replies: 29
Views: 12840

Re: OME suspension is it worth the money?

I am getting OME fitted next week! Soooo exited... :D cant wait. Even my wife rekons its worth it....and that says alot. Here is the quote I got yesterday from a leading 4x4 fitment centre in George: Hilux Front Leaf..........R1550.81 x 2 = 3101.62 Nitrocharger shocks.....R1315.36 x 4 = 5261.44 U-Bo...
by Tweetjie
Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: More books
Topic: Geological Journeys
Replies: 9
Views: 4879

Re: Geological Journeys

Sheesh Piet...tell her we are impressed. I got the book a while ago, and being a geologist I find it very useful
by Tweetjie
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Richtersveld Rookie
Replies: 2
Views: 1147

Richtersveld Rookie

Calling all Richtersveld gurus! Can anyone recommend some camping destinations in the Richtersveld. I am planning a trip in July School holidays (Kids!!) and I dont know the area well. I plan to go up west coast from CT and end up at Augrabies. Total time 10 days or so. Any help would be appreciated...
by Tweetjie
Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Lesotho - any advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2371

Re: Lesotho - any advice

I've just done a trip into Lesotho and can offer the following info which may help you: I went in a 2.2l petrol SFA and my average speed over 1000km was 30km/hr. Tar roads are great but steep and you have to go slow or you will cook your brakes on the down hill. Dirt roads are pretty shocking (slow)...
by Tweetjie
Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Load rating for Front-Runner 2000S Roofrack
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Re: Load rating for Front-Runner 2000S Roofrack

Thanks Louis....I take it you are related to Johan Zanoli from 4x4 Megaworld in George?
by Tweetjie
Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Load rating for Front-Runner 2000S Roofrack
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Load rating for Front-Runner 2000S Roofrack

Anybody know what the maximum load rating is for a Front-Runner S2000 roofrack? I have checked out their website but the only products they have there are the wind-cheetah slimline which is not the same as mine.
by Tweetjie
Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Volwaardige TOYOTA eienaars
Replies: 51
Views: 9347

Re: Volwaardige TOYOTA eienaars

Been a Toyota man all my life:
1. Cressida
2. Camry
3. camry (second)
4. Hilux :thumbup: :thumbup:
by Tweetjie
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Problems with new Engel fridge
Replies: 7
Views: 7425

Re: Problems with new Engel fridge

Ok, thanks for very useful advice Eric....I was ill advised on the size of the cabling from my battery (I was given 2.5mm2). The electrical supplier seemed to know what he was talking about and he even mentioned that the fridge will draw up to 16amps?? He said he will give me silicone wire which per...
by Tweetjie
Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Problems with new Engel fridge
Replies: 7
Views: 7425

Problems with new Engel fridge

Bought a new 40l Engel before going to Lesotho in Dec and the thing defrosted on the way up and we had to eat all our meat in one day :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: When it is plugged into the cig lighter port in the back of the bakkie the compressor turns off and on intermittantly. I tested the cig port w...
by Tweetjie
Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4H on gravel roads
Replies: 63
Views: 7274

Re: 4H on gravel roads

Looks like this thread could go on for infinity. I dont think you can compare rally cars with our hiluxes :crazy: Safe to say if 4H feels safer-use it. If you dont like the lower performance - dont.
by Tweetjie
Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4H on gravel roads
Replies: 63
Views: 7274

Re: 4H on gravel roads

If you have ever done any high speed gravel driving you will know that the added traction that you get in 4H is useful to prevent the arse of the vehicle from spinning out. You can quite comfortably do 100km/h in 4H on gravel. There is a slight loss of power accelerating in 4H as opposed to 2H but t...
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Common problems with SFA HiLux?
Replies: 115
Views: 112304

Re: Common problems with SFA HiLux?

Had my 89 SFA for two years now..its done 250000km and I dont actually think I have had to replace anything over a few hundred bucks. I have certainly spent more on "nice to haves". Replaced dizzy and HT leads yesterday cos the old female dog started farting :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: Where are you all going
Replies: 38
Views: 4374

Re: Where are you all going

Setting off on Boxing day: Knysna-Mountain Zebra NP-Lady Grey-Ramabanta (Lesotho)-Mohale Dam-Sani Pass-Lotheni (Drakensberg)-Royal Natal (Berg)-Golden Gate-Katse Dam (Lesotho)-Telle bridge-Addo Elephant NP-Knysna.... :D :D :D Cant wait. Two weeks of camping with my new Engel fridge (Cold beers at la...
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2.2 sei on 4y ?
Replies: 21
Views: 2453

Re: 2.2 sei on 4y ?

Over the past year and a half I have kept a fuel log and the average over that period for my 89 DC with standard carb is 7.1km/l. If you only get 7.9 with EFI is it worth it? Probably for performance more than fuel savings :think: :crazy:
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: New bucket seats for 89 DC
Replies: 11
Views: 2286

New bucket seats for 89 DC

I have just put some second hand Camry seats into by 89 DC. Got them for R750 from a scrap dealer and fitted them with a few modifications. Had to drill three new holes and insert a braket on one side. Took me just over a day to complete. The new seats are finished off nicely with some Stingray seat...
by Tweetjie
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Please give tyre recommendations
Replies: 59
Views: 5180

Re: Please give tyre recommendations

Ok, Ok ...I'll also get 694's next time....jees you guys should get some kind of remuneration from Bridgestone for punting their product!
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Please give tyre recommendations
Replies: 59
Views: 5180

Re: Please give tyre recommendations

I went for BF Goodrich All-Terrains and they are now at 40000kms and probably just over half way through the tread. They are not nearly as noisy on tar as the Mud-Terrains.which you only really need for mud. They are about R1300 each and Tiger wheel & tyre do insurance for an extra R100 per tyre...
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: Trail Reports
Topic: Karoo National Park
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Karoo National Park

Here are a few pics of the 4x4 trail in the Karoo National Park near Beaufort West. Its a realy good days outing up the kloof between some breathtaking scenery. The trail is not that hard but requires concentration (otherwise you fall off the edge). Well worth a stop over from JHB to CT. Camp site i...
by Tweetjie
Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: my 85 lux
Replies: 24
Views: 3601

Re: my 85 lux

Good on ya Bruce.. :thumbup: Noice UTE (read with Australian accent). Thats gotta be the oldest Lux on the forum. How did u get the engine so clean?
by Tweetjie
Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: regional get togethers?
Replies: 4
Views: 1150

Re: regional get togethers?

I know there is a WCape get together being planned at the moment, but heres a possibile middle meeting place for all the Capies (EC&WC) for the future.... Louvain 4x4 Camp near George...its awesome. Check out www.louvain.co.za :thumbup: :thumbup:
by Tweetjie
Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: New to the forum, old hilux fan
Replies: 12
Views: 1779

Re: New to the forum, old hilux fan

Thanks all for the welcome, im sure I'll get good advice here.....
BTW... John, you asked about the winch. Its a Ramsay 9000lbs. Although its a bit underpowered it serves my purpose. I might replace it one day when my ship comes in! :thumbup:
by Tweetjie
Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: New to the forum, old hilux fan
Replies: 12
Views: 1779

New to the forum, old hilux fan

Hi All, I have been reading the forum for months now and have just decided to register and post some pics of my "Workhorse". She's an ex-gautenger who drove into the concrete jungle everyday...now shes happy to be in the Garden Route and in the mud again. She is an original 1989 2.2l 4Y wi...

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