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by Jacques KZ
Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: ORRA VHF frequency programming
Replies: 2
Views: 3378

Re: ORRA VHF frequency programming

Thanks a mil Neil - I'll be in touch.

I'll try a bit closer to home first...
by Jacques KZ
Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: ORRA VHF frequency programming
Replies: 2
Views: 3378

ORRA VHF frequency programming

So I haven't used my radio for a while. Still have the 2 old frequencies. ORRA license up to date. Now already contacted 3 approved dealers to do a programming for me, listed on ORRA website for Centurion. No answer on the listed phone numbers... :frustrated: Where can I get this done in my closest ...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 18
Views: 3514

Re: Hello Everyone

Welkom welkom mater!! :boss:
by Jacques KZ
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bakkie sluit self oop
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Bakkie sluit self oop

Sjoe, baie dankie Frik!!


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bakkie sluit self oop
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Bakkie sluit self oop

Phew Frik - dankie man - klink na 'n groot storie!

Is so 'n prosedure dalk al gedokumenteer hier?


Dankie,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bakkie sluit self oop
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Bakkie sluit self oop

Dankie JJ - sal daar kyk.


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bakkie sluit self oop
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Bakkie sluit self oop

Dankie Werner - sal biki kyk.

Het begin nadat hy 'n nag buite in die reen gestaan het - so dis heel moontlik. Maar dit was seker 'n maand gelede en die probleem bly steeds.


Dankie,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bakkie sluit self oop
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Bakkie sluit self oop

Dag julle,

My KZ se central locking het 'n probleem. Hy sal intermittently homself net oopsluit. Gebeur voortdurend soos mens ry, wanneer hy by die winkel staan of veral wanneer mens die bestuurder se deur oop of toe beweeg.

Iemand al so probleem gehad?
Waar begin ek soek?


Dankie,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE

Dankie Louis!! :thumbup:
by Jacques KZ
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE

Dankie julle - dit blyk maar die enigste oplossing te wees.

Louis, watter sleepspoed kan jy dan handhaaf meeste vd tyd?


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE

Dankie Johan. Mmmm - weet ek moet die intercooler nog doen, maar dis 'n groot uitgawe wat ek nog probeer uitstel. Help ook nie ek stel soveel uit en pop die head nie ne...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE

Myne sit in die manifold voor die turbo... :think:
by Jacques KZ
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Sleep EGT's op KZ-TE

Dag julle, Raait, ek hoop om biki insig te kry van die manne wat ken. Dalk is die onderwerp al hier bespreek. My KZ-TE het ek 'n Madman EGT gauge opgesit, spesifiek omdat ek karavaan sleep met die bakkie. Nie so groot wa nie - Sprite Swing wat seker so by 1200kg draai as hy volgelaai is. Verder is d...
by Jacques KZ
Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: LED Downlighters GU10
Replies: 9
Views: 1515

Re: LED Downlighters GU10

Ah, thanks Mark - lets chat next week.

Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: LED Downlighters GU10
Replies: 9
Views: 1515

Re: LED Downlighters GU10

a total Nissan man..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :silent: O hel Mark - nee man, jy weet mos daai ding van "business" and "pleasure"... :lol: Man, initially only 2x units to test. Cool white. Busy planning our new house, and if all looks ok on the brightness testing, I will probably nee...
by Jacques KZ
Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: LED Downlighters GU10
Replies: 9
Views: 1515

Re: LED Downlighters GU10

Hi Mark,

Was lekker om jou netnou te kon ontmoet! :thumbup:

Het jy ook voorraad van die GU10 60deg globes by jou?


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Garmin EcoRoutes ESP module
Replies: 0
Views: 622

Garmin EcoRoutes ESP module

Die een lyk baie interessant!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garm ... r-sentinel

en

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-ecoroute-esp-cable.html


Wonder of dit sal werk op die KZ? :eh:

Nou moet ek 'n Nuvi ook kry... :think:


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Ah - very interesting, thanks a mil Joe!! :thumbup:

Another project in the making... :think:


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Thanks Joe - this sounds very interesting!!

Can you post some pics of the one on your IFS :?:


Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Sounds interesting Frik - can you post a pic?

Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Wed May 20, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Hi Jose,

Nope - haven't made work of this as yet...

Is Mac with TNT?


Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon May 18, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Ah - dankie Bennie!

Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri May 15, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Thanks Arno - definitely worth a consideration. Problem is that I will probably need another RTT sooner or later (for kiddies). My second spare is already on the roofrack and means that I'll need to get a rear sparewheel carrier. A bit concerned with much more weight behind the rear axle (sparewheel...
by Jacques KZ
Fri May 15, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Website: http://www.thelongranger.com.au/hilux05longrangefueltank.html Takes 115 litres without strange pipes! Looks like that maybe an answer! Thanks Theunis! The Longranger is a firm favorite with the Land Cruiser Club guys. I had a look at this one and like the fact that it sits in front of the ...
by Jacques KZ
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Car Magazine Best Buys 2009: Hilux rule!!
Replies: 0
Views: 399

Car Magazine Best Buys 2009: Hilux rule!!

Have a look here at the Best Buys survey that Car Magazine has run:
http://www.cartoday.com/content/magazin ... esults.asp

Hilux trashed the other bakkie model ranges and scored the highest for any model per category. :lol:

Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Force Air Intake KZTE
Replies: 83
Views: 15623

Re: Force Air Intake KZTE

Baie baie netjies Frik!! :clap:

Definitief nou op my lysie vir my KZ!!


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Ah - thanks George! :thumbup:

Thats looking like a solution for me. 8 )

Anybody attempted this on IFS d/c as yet?


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

Re: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

Thanks Scott - will keep in mind.

Still believe there must be other options as well? :confused:


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: LR Tank options for IFS d/c?
Replies: 23
Views: 4172

LR Tank options for IFS d/c?

I'm thinking of getting a Long range fuel tank for my IFS d/c.

Not so much in favor of the ones that fits on top of the spare wheel and drops it by 50mm or so... :thumbdown:

Which other options can I like to consider? :think:


Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Hilux Competition - Win a Hilux
Replies: 223
Views: 50249

Re: Hilux Competition - Win a Hilux

Genade - baie geluk Cassie!! :clap:

Gaaf om die nuwe Hilux te bring na onse woonbuurt en forum!! :thumbup:


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Our Namibia Trip: Kaokoland & Etosha (2008-Apr)
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

Re: Our Namibia Trip: Kaokoland & Etosha (2008-Apr)

Thanks Scott!

Just go and do it!!


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Our Namibia Trip: Kaokoland & Etosha (2008-Apr)
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

Our Namibia Trip: Kaokoland & Etosha (2008-Apr)

Can be downloaded here:
http://www.overland.co.za/feedback/nam_feedback.html

Look for "Jacques Rousseau's Namibia Trip Report [10MB Adobe PDF] (April 2008)"
Warning 10MB in size...

Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Kaspaas wrote:Ek gaan nie high tech nie, ek gebruik sommer hierdie catches.
Ah - ok. Hulle sal heel goed werk.

Tx,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Kaspaas wrote:... and then I need to fit the locks. Otherwise it is just about done.

Watter tipe slotte gebruik jy Thys?

Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Ek het met 'n paar ouens gepraat en volgens hulle verloor hulle +/- 1km per liter met die daktent op die dak. Yes - selfde aan die kant. 10km/l sonder, 8.5km/l met daktent op... :oops: en nou pas die storie buitendien nie in die garage nie :roll: - Die baksteen storie klink na 'n plan :) Pragtig ui...
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Yes - klink goed.

Ek het 'n laag stene van my garagedeur uitgekap, so kan nou met 'n daktent op die dak in en uit kom. Het ook gedink aan 'n laer kappie vir windweerstand met die daktent...
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Hi Jaco, Aangeheg is die plan vir my raam. Ek het hom so beplan dat hy oor my rollbar kan pas, dat mens nie noodgedwonge die rollbar moet afhaal nie. Ek gaan wel die rollbar afhaal op langer trips. Die raam is 50x25x2.5mm Rectangular Tubing. Dan het ek 50x25x3mm Unequal Angle wat op die rand van die...
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Hi Jaco, Yes - klink goed. Mens moet mooi die hele storie beplan. Ek het besluit om die Aluminium roete te gaan. My aluminium is laas week afgelewer en ek het al begin sny. Hoop om die week klaar te sny en dan volgende week die raam te laat TIG weld. Daarna sal ek die deure uitmeet en laat weld en l...
by Jacques KZ
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
Replies: 28
Views: 6365

Re: Canopy hinges and locks

Presies waarna ek soek. :)
Verstaan hulle is hier in Jhb ook.

Hoe vorder jou projek Jaco?


Groete,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:03 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: KZTE vs 2.7i
Replies: 24
Views: 9421

Re: KZTE vs 2.7i

benhur wrote:...reliability...
What a beautiful word!! :mrgreen:
That's why we drive them Toyotas... :lol:

Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:00 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Legend KZTE krrrrrrrrrrrrrrratles
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: Legend KZTE krrrrrrrrrrrrrrratles

Dzombo4, stupid question ... and that the plastic covers inside the wheel archs are tight? Spot on Scooter. :mrgreen: A test drive yesterday revealed the Plastic Covers inside the rear wheel arches as the culprits. :evil: Amazing - with the wind blowing from the one side, that plastic cover flaps a...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:51 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Three grown ups in a hilux dc
Replies: 8
Views: 1737

Re: Three grown ups in a hilux dc

an additional question is regarding loading space. Given that we have a canopy and a roof rack, will we have enough packing space? we will want to have room for: fridge, water tank, jerry cans, tents, camping furniture and all our personal stuff as well. Should be fine. Just pack it carefully. Try ...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:38 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: KZTE vs 2.7i
Replies: 24
Views: 9421

Re: KZTE vs 2.7i

What is the expected fuel consumption of the 2.7 and the KZTE at, say 120km/h? Is the addiational money spend on the KZTE wortwhile? What would you suggest if "confronted" with both models and the KZTE +R30 000? Regards Jaco, I got 8.5 km/l on my KZ on a trip down to Southern Drakensberg,...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Three grown ups in a hilux dc
Replies: 8
Views: 1737

Re: Three grown ups in a hilux dc

Hi Teepee,

Another idea to consider is to put a 50mm high density cushion/foam mattress on the rear bench. The bench is just a tad too low on the floor and that makes it a little uncomfortable. :P


Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:19 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Advice for a keen beginner please...
Replies: 18
Views: 3178

Re: Advice for a keen beginner please...

Welcome Uncle Mike! Also have a look on http://www.autotrader.co.za If looking for a Gauteng vehicle, you can also look at http://www.autofair.co.za This is mainly private sellers that park their vehicles at Menlyn Retail Park (Pretoria) on a Sunday. The vehicles parked on a Sunday are then posted o...
by Jacques KZ
Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: VHF Radios
Replies: 23
Views: 3984

Re: VHF Radios

Basically, ICASA gives the VHF/FM license for business use, and they reckon that 50Km is good enough. Over & above that, unless you work through a Repeater, 50Km is about the maximum you can expect with a normal VHF mobile radio in any case. The ORRA does things slightly differently: They appli...
by Jacques KZ
Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: VHF Radios
Replies: 23
Views: 3984

Re: VHF Radios

Thanks Knersus, Piet. Very nice article Eric. In the case of a VHF frequency, you will receive a frequency which can be used within a 50Km radius of your home, or Base. You are not legally allowed to make use of the same frequency outside this area Does this mean that one needs to get a club license...
by Jacques KZ
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:50 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: 4x2 - 4x4
Replies: 21
Views: 4084

Re: 4x2 - 4x4

Hi Low-lux, Die vraag is 'n ruk gelede op 'n ander forum ook bespreek en Stephan het 'n goeie antwoord gepos. Dit hang baie af waarvoor jy kans sien asook die onbeplande goedjies wat dalk later kan lol. Maar aan die ander kant ken jy jou voertuig en jy kan ook baie sukkel om dieselfde model in 'n 4x...
by Jacques KZ
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: VHF Radios
Replies: 23
Views: 3984

Re: VHF Radios

Thanks Jacques, Eric, Bennie!

Will definately hold on until I can have a read through the articles and have a look at the specials!! :D


Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: VHF Radios
Replies: 23
Views: 3984

VHF Radios

Hi all,

I'm thinking of getting a radio for convoy use and to influence our convoy in the VHF direction. Most guys recommend to go the VHF route, since their reception are much better.

The ICOM's look fairly nice. What models can you guys recommend?


Thanks,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Other Vehicles
Topic: Why we do not buy Isuzu
Replies: 48
Views: 12051

Re: Why we do not buy Isuzu

Koos vd Merwe is driving LR Defender now with signage: "Nooit weer 'n Isuzu nie" all over it... Don't know if that is a great improvement, some people just never learn He he, ya Piet - but I tend to think that LR may have offered an attractive deal for the publicity side of things and pro...
by Jacques KZ
Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 3.0 D-4D
Replies: 10
Views: 3149

Re: 3.0 D-4D

Ah! :lol:
Thanks Bennie!

Cheers,
Jacques
by Jacques KZ
Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 3.0 D-4D
Replies: 10
Views: 3149

Re: 3.0 D-4D

Will it be possible to install one of these new 3 Litre turbo Diesel engine to the old solid axle double cab bakkies? Piet, I've read on another forum an excellent report on a guy who've fitted the KZ engine to a SFA d/c. :D Can't remember the detail, but it's quite do-able and should be MUCH cheap...
by Jacques KZ
Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Other Vehicles
Topic: Why we do not buy Isuzu
Replies: 48
Views: 12051

Re: Why we do not buy Isuzu

Hi all, Well, my first post here - joined this morning. This Isuzu belongs to Deon Kotze. Read his full story at http://isuzuoffroad.co.za/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=3212 Not a good one. I stand to be corrected, but Koos vd Merwe is driving LR Defender now with signage: "N...

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