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- Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:16 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Draft Norms & Standards for the 4x4 Sector - Comments
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3864
Re: Draft Norms & Standards for the 4x4 Sector - Comments
What can we say for one should i sell my 4x4 and rather go into something else as for one to go on holiday in za or surrounding countries is becomming rather expensive so countries like Phuket is cheaper than going to A. Now on the other point like blouberg koppie that is closed is this against the ...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:27 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: OME or Ironman?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4594
Re: OME or Ironman?
Sorry i might be missing something here but as i understand it the vehicle is a sfa Solid front Axle and yes i have tired OME as well as Dobinsons and many others. On my challenge vehicle dobinsons lasted longer but different horses different courses. But there is nothing wrong with tried and tested...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Kirkwood 4x4 challenge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4253
Kirkwood 4x4 challenge
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- Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:25 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: OME or Ironman?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4594
Re: OME or Ironman?
You could have a look at dobinsons for the old leaf spring
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:59 am
- Forum: Off-road Training
- Topic: African Offroad Academy (WC) - New Training Programmes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8073
Re: African Offroad Academy (WC) - New Training Programmes
Pipe car sold now have 2 landies and looking at a jeep
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: Off-road Training
- Topic: African Offroad Academy (WC) - New Training Programmes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8073
Re: African Offroad Academy (WC) - New Training Programmes
Interesting how deep is the water crossing in AD as i need to read my vehicles specs on the depth.
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Klynefontein rebel 4x4 challenge 06-11-2010
- Replies: 0
- Views: 963
Klynefontein rebel 4x4 challenge 06-11-2010
George near the airport. Anyone interested i assume not vehicle breakers
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:24 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
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- Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:37 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
The red one with DC forklifts on the side
- Tue May 25, 2010 2:54 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
I am off to Hong Kong today . One can look on facebook wccc4x4. I post some when i return
- Tue May 25, 2010 8:42 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Mosselbay Extreme challenge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 654
Mosselbay Extreme challenge
12 June 2010 - Reebok Bricks, Mosselbay
Hosted by the WCCC
Hosted by the WCCC
- Fri May 14, 2010 10:40 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4331
Re: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
True but now we got a company that has say 75 3 phase battery chargers on a 12 hr cycle will a power factor correction help????????????????
- Fri May 14, 2010 8:22 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Set of Walkie Talkies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2906
Re: Set of Walkie Talkies
I got two HYT that lie around . The problem with them is that you have to keep them on charge and when left off charge they discharge.
- Fri May 14, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4331
Re: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
Make sure you use the right caps as i have seen many in the old day that have blown up becasue they cannot take the heat in this country. Yes it might seem strange but where i work before we had four sets of 9 banks of power factor correction. They blew after a couple of years and the outcome was th...
- Thu May 13, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4331
Re: Saving Electricity - Sparkies please help
Power factor correction only works on 3 phase. If my memory is correct you need a lag of .9 to operate at its best.
- Thu May 13, 2010 6:45 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
The second event of the 2010 season is to be held at Tau Bricks in Albertinia on the 22nd May 2010. The challenge starts at 8.30 am and will run through till late afternoon. Tickets are available at R40 per person at the gate. Children under 12 free. Drinks and food will be on sale. Any queries plea...
- Thu May 13, 2010 8:21 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Fitting a 4Y bellhousing to a hilux 4 speed gearbox
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3065
Re: Fitting a 4Y bellhousing to a hilux 4 speed gearbox
The gearbox is stronger but the reverse gear is weaker so take is easy. If my memory serves me correct the bell housing from the 22r fits but check it out
- Wed May 12, 2010 8:58 am
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Kirkwood Wildsfees 4x4 Challenge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4233
- Mon May 10, 2010 5:11 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: Convert your car to an electric car
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4480
Re: Convert your car to an electric car
Firstly do some reading on an ev1 or EV100 system You could go the route of Zappie or curtuis syatems. If you want to rewire it to suit two motors on the wheels it is a little bit complacted regarding the contactors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1" onclick="window.open(this...
- Wed May 05, 2010 5:55 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
2.1 kombi motor. Skirted pistons, 276 cam, AMC cylinder heads with 2.7 nissan valves, 16v golf throttle body, BMW 3 series half shafts, Modified ecu. modified gearbox. and the list goes on.
- Tue May 04, 2010 7:34 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
4X4 Extreme Challenge Albertinia
Event Takes place in Albertinia on the 22 May 2010
- Sun May 02, 2010 8:29 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be a Blessing No 4 -> 01 May 2010(Atlantis Dunes)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6439
Re: Be a Blessing No 4 -> 01 May 2010(Atlantis Dunes)
Well done guys Sorry i could not chat as i was only testing my Pipe Car out for the Albertinia challenge. You guys should be proud . That Lada impressed me. I would of loved to take some of the kids for a ride but i only had one seat belt in my vehicle. Safety comes first.
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Rebel challenge George Area
- Replies: 2
- Views: 969
Re: 4X4 Rebel challenge George Area
I do not belong to the club or responsible for the payment of hiring of the loo's I belong to the WCCC and only posted the post in the interest of motor sport. But then you not far from ablertinia so come and join us on the 22 may and we as in the wccc will pay for the loo's
- Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:32 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 Rebel challenge George Area
- Replies: 2
- Views: 969
4X4 Rebel challenge George Area
1 May 2010 – REBEL Rikus se Gat - Leon
- Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:51 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: TOM TOM One XL Widescreen GPS Kicks Butt (At Under R2000)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4175
Re: TOM TOM One XL Widescreen GPS Kicks Butt (At Under R200
I might be a bit doff but on my last trip in jhb believe it or not my Nokia route 66 gave me better directions than my Garmin but then i also have a tom tom which i find more user friendly. When i go out of the country i find i rather use my Tom Tom
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:29 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: EL Challenge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4389
EL Challenge
Don’t Miss this one: Please forward to all known 4x4 enthusiasts or other persons who want to join us for the day. Name: Pirates Extreme 4x4 challenge Date: 10 April 2010 Venue: Farm B93 on the Thornvlei road Meisieshalt (directions: pass Farmarama and turn left on tar road, go for 5Km and turn into...
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:05 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: WCCC 6 March 2010 Melkbos
- Replies: 0
- Views: 859
WCCC 6 March 2010 Melkbos
The challenge will take place at Melkbos 4x4 track.
Good news is that the pipe car guys are back including Clint Kirkwood and the rest of the gang
Good news is that the pipe car guys are back including Clint Kirkwood and the rest of the gang
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:35 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Teenagers - Parties - Drugs.....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3563
Re: Teenagers - Parties - Drugs.....
These teens get up to a lot of different stuff. What i do with my kids is at any given month i take a urine sample in the morning and do a drug test. They dont know when i am going to do it. I could do it once a year of 6 times a year. Remember that you can test positive for about 20 days after taki...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:13 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4x4 challenge dates western cape to EL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 764
4x4 challenge dates western cape to EL
20 February 2010 – REBEL Show Grounds – Colin · 20 February 2010 – EP Mission Road · 6 March 2010 – Melkbos 4x4 tract · 3 April 2010 – REBEL Oudtshoorn KKNK – Evan · 10 April 2010 – EP East London · 1 May 2010 – REBEL Rikus se Gat - Leon · 22 May 2010 – WCCC Albertinia · 5 June 2010 – EP Kirkwood · ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Spark Plugs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1891
Re: Spark Plugs
thanks guys i had the same feeling but at least we have an open mind
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:12 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bennie involved in accident
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10891
Re: Bennie involved in accident
Hope everything goes well and a speedy recovery.
Catscan works better that xrays for backs.
Catscan works better that xrays for backs.
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:08 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Spark Plugs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1891
Spark Plugs
http://www.pulstar.com/
Have anyone used there plugs I thinking of bringing them back from the states but to me it seem like the old stromberg
Have anyone used there plugs I thinking of bringing them back from the states but to me it seem like the old stromberg
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: 7M-GE for 4x4 challenge vehicle
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6836
Re: 7M-GE for 4x4 challenge vehicle
Firstly if you have not bought the motor yet another idea would be. The motor is great but too heavy for a challenge vehilce. Rather go the route of a lighter more reving motor. Speak to Lukas
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: VHF radio test-Cape Town
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1023
Re: VHF radio test-Cape Town
Which channels have you got a license for. EG Crusier channel
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Rancho Shocks?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 609
Re: Rancho Shocks?
Great shocks. Cymot is like Midas here. I went to purchase shocks for my vehilce and noticed that Cymot Midas can get Rancho shocks besides the other shocks.
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:12 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Datsun VS Toyota
- Replies: 104
- Views: 9857
Re: Datsun VS Toyota
i am glad i dont drive a toyota or nissian.
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4y Major Service
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1000
Re: 4y Major Service
Have a look at Dobinson suspensions Contact N1 4x4
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:22 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Fire Extinguishers
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3184
Re: Fire Extinguishers
Are these extinguishers MSA approved
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:18 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 4X4 fun day George
- Replies: 0
- Views: 712
4X4 fun day George
George 4x4 Fun day 28-11-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will be a family orientated event, consisting off; » Xtreme class vehicles ( modifieds etc), » Modified & standard vehicles, and » 2 wheel drive pipe cars & buggies competing i...
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ultimate Joyride
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1514
Re: Ultimate Joyride
Is there a toilet on board
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:02 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
- Replies: 139
- Views: 12369
Re: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
Dino met of sonder pype kar
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:51 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: 4x4 Challenge in P.E.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1200
Re: 4x4 Challenge in P.E.
Great guys Sorry the Pipe car guys could not make it, but keep it noted we have plans to attend the event next year depending on the dates. I hope you guys are comming to George on the 31 Nov
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:24 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
- Replies: 139
- Views: 12369
Re: Octoberfest Club Outing - Atlantis Dunes
Looks interesting but can i bring a pipe car You are welcome to say no and no offence
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Had fun at bathurst
- Replies: 1
- Views: 623
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: TV Times 4x4 events
- Replies: 2
- Views: 711
TV Times 4x4 events
Kirkwood 4x4 challenge
ss5 24/08 19h00
ss5 25/08 17h00
ss2 27/08 09h30
ss2 29/08 09h00
Paarl challenge
ss5 24/08 18h30
ss6 25/08 16h30
ss2 26/08 10h30
ss5 27/08 19h30
ss5 28/08 16h30
ss5 30/08 09h25
ss5 24/08 19h00
ss5 25/08 17h00
ss2 27/08 09h30
ss2 29/08 09h00
Paarl challenge
ss5 24/08 18h30
ss6 25/08 16h30
ss2 26/08 10h30
ss5 27/08 19h30
ss5 28/08 16h30
ss5 30/08 09h25
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:10 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
KOWIE TOYOTA 4X4 2 BANK STREET PORT ALFRED 6170 Contact: Difford Keeton Cell no: 0826777800 A/Hrs: 046-6250085 You’re invited You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Bathurst Quarry 4x4 jamboree to be held on the 15th August 2009, starting at 9:00am sharp in Bathurst. Safe camping facilities ...
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:39 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
Spectators Adults R20.00 Children R15.00
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
Just an update will be leaving on Thursday Night and returning on Saterday. Sorry will not be at Dirt and Dust challenge Bartho i see you at the venue
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2.2 4y questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1786
Re: 2.2 4y questions
Heard good reports about delo 400. With regards tyres depends on what driving you do i would stay with 31" Dont go 32" as it is a waste of time. We got better results on 31 and 33 tyres. You cannot fit 33" tyres unless you fit a ome lift and move the front diff forward and then you st...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:29 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7199
Re: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
How would EPX oil suit the diffs. Yes it is a GL5 Diffs run quieter
- Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
12 pipe cars entered and growing. That excludes the 4x4 that have entered
- Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:26 am
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: No more spongey lightweight Brakes on my SFA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3145
Re: No more spongey lightweight Brakes on my SFA
This topic has always been a hot one, D.O.T. 3 brake fluid versus D.O.T. 4, versus D.O.T. 5. Which is best? Isn't D.O.T. 5 the hot set-up? Why are there different kinds to begin with, and what are the pros and cons of each? Let's explore all that, and hopefully in the process eliminate the hype and ...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:09 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7199
Re: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
That the main reason why i used ATF. I think there is a mod on the shaft where one can drill a hole in it to lub the 5 gear which is the main problem. Maybe look at this oil VMX 80
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:22 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7199
Re: Correct gearbox oil for SFA G/Box & T/Case
Dont use gl5 oil . When i had my toy i used normal ATF oil in the box and the reason is that the 5 gear does not get lubricated so lekker One should change the oil every 5000km I had no problems with ATF. Now i am going to duck
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:13 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Which headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2750
Re: Which headlights
Ready auto spares
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:19 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 12v Relays - SPDT and SPST Type Relays
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2215
Re: 12v Relays - SPDT and SPST Type Relays
SPST - Single Pole Single Throw. These have two terminals which can be connected or disconnected. Including two for the coil, such a relay has four terminals in total. It is ambiguous whether the pole is normally open or normally closed. The terminology "SPNO" and "SPNC" is somet...
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:12 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Lions Rebal 4x4 challenge George
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2997
Re: Lions Rebal 4x4 challenge George
Now i am confused eric one is in George and the other is in Vredendal
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:48 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
Safe camping facilities will be available from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August, at the Bathurst Agricultural Museum at a fee of R40 p/p per night for the 1st two people and then R20 p/p thereafter with a max of 6 people per site. Please phone or fax for camping reservations. There will be music in...
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:57 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
We booked a truck to cart 6 pipe cars to the event Who else is going to join the event
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:42 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5017
Re: Bathurst 4x4 challenge 15 August 2009
Looks like the cape town guys are going to enter 7 pipe cars for the event