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by Lane
Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Chuck Norris found dead in Los Angeles hotel
Replies: 11
Views: 2091

Re: Chuck Norris found dead in Los Angeles hotel

Chuck Norris is the only guy who can drift his horse
by Lane
Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Myth!
Replies: 10
Views: 1875

Re: Myth!

:thumbup: :lmao: :lmao: :laugh2: :laugh2: :lmao:
by Lane
Thu May 19, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?
Replies: 134
Views: 29339

Re: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?

1957 Austin A35 bought by me when I was 16 in 1993. What a fantastic car when completed. Dad was happy to help in the garage but no money. :thumbup: Saved by buying and selling anything. Used to but non running bikes repair and sell Bought Yamaha YB 100 for R 20 sold ? Bought Honda MT 250 for R 100 ...
by Lane
Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Jokes that can be told in Church.
Replies: 4
Views: 965

Re: Jokes that can be told in Church.

:lmao: :laugh2: :lmao: :laugh2: :lmao:
by Lane
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Competitions
Topic: 5000 Member prediction
Replies: 65
Views: 16858

Re: 5000 Member prediction

9.30am 18/04/11 (Lane) :thumbup:
by Lane
Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: What a boykie
Replies: 8
Views: 1452

Re: What a boykie

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
by Lane
Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Drop fridge slide
Replies: 5
Views: 1999

Re: Drop fridge slide

does this only come with sprite? could you imagine how many they would sell if it was filled with beer. :mocking:
by Lane
Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:32 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The wheel turns
Replies: 6
Views: 1224

Re: The wheel turns

the big wheel will always turn, maybe not today or tomorrow maybe one may not even know as we so often don't even notice the good that is happening around us.
So true :thumbup:
by Lane
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:58 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: projector - benq 511+
Replies: 10
Views: 2365

Re: projector - benq 511+

Lane, here is your best bet: http://compare.ebay.com/like/200567115822?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BENQ-MP511-Original-OSRAM-LAMP-9E-08001-001-/280627051053?pt=AU_Television_Accessories&hash=item4156...
by Lane
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: projector - benq 511+
Replies: 10
Views: 2365

Re: projector - benq 511+

Laat hy werk tot hy heel moeg is,my pa se 1 vriend het ook 1 onder in die hoek se lamp needs 2 b replaced so itets maar hy wys dit seker al vir n jaar,dis ma net n timer wat hy binne het,n bulp hou tot hy blaas,dis wat ek dink. ja, mine has been telling me i need to replace it for about 6 months no...
by Lane
Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: projector - benq 511+
Replies: 10
Views: 2365

Re: projector - benq 511+

Email me the details of the lamp and a pic mark @ hilux 4x4 . co . za does the below help any, otherwise i will have to take it down & strip it on Sunday and take a photo. please let me know if you need a pic. :thumbup: Manufacturer: BENQ Model No:MP511+ Lamp Part No:9E.08001.001 Display:Projec...
by Lane
Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: projector - benq 511+
Replies: 10
Views: 2365

projector - benq 511+

i have a benq 511+ projector & my lamp is on its way out, i have priced a new one and the cheapest is R 2,500. :alvarin: there is so much sport on and....... does anyone know where i could maybe get one for cheaper or is this the going price? :roll: any advise would be greatly appreciated. :thum...
by Lane
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
Replies: 116
Views: 67898

Re: Mounting 2-Way Radios

Hi Lane, without any issues / comprimise on reception / coverage distance / etc??? If I look at it one would loose about 1/2m in height compared to a C pillar mount and less than 1m on a roof mount. Would that make a BIG difference on the reception? ok gents, maybe i shoudnt have got involved in th...
by Lane
Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
Replies: 116
Views: 67898

Re: Mounting 2-Way Radios

I see a lot of guys mount the arial on the front bullbar, is this not similar to mounting it onto the front fender. I don't particually want to drill into my C pillar and feel that a fender is easier to replace / repair. What would the issues be in fitting the arial to the fender compared to the C p...
by Lane
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
Replies: 116
Views: 67898

Re: Mounting 2-Way Radios

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by Lane
Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Heating problems again!
Replies: 21
Views: 2141

Re: Heating problems again!

i used to have a 96 model 2.8d (not turbo) s/c a couple of years ago and we started getting overheating problems, after many hours of frustration we eventually changed the thermostat housing (aluminium housing had corroded) and cap. we also drilled about a 4mm hole in the thermostat as a precaution ...
by Lane
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton
Replies: 29
Views: 11753

Re: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton

ChrisF wrote:Pieter maak my kaartjies asseblief uit vir die vakansie. Ek skiet deesdae net met n kamera :) (maar ek geniet wel die biltong van ander manne se skietery..)
:thumbup: my thoughts exactly
by Lane
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Wie van julle het kode 14 lisensie?
Replies: 16
Views: 2393

Re: Wie van julle het kode 14 lisensie?

i did mine about 4 months ago, its really not difficult but you have to go for lessons. the driving part is easy (ive been driving for years :shh: , not on any roads of course :silent: ) but you need to know all the pre checks and while you driving your mirror, blind spot etc. i went for 3 lessons 1...
by Lane
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: Competitions
Topic: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton
Replies: 29
Views: 11753

Re: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton

hi piet
i saw this competition in the news letter and thought this was a great. i hope i have done things right, i paid for 2 tickets on the 17/02/11 and used "Lane Competition Hol" as a reference. please advise on next step. :oops:
by Lane
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: do you have work?
Replies: 21
Views: 2640

do you have work?

hi all im just curious to know from everyone out there and im sure many others are as well, how is your business doing at the moment? we are in the electrical installation business and are based in port shepstone (margate, lower south coast kzn). we are the largest electrical company on the lower so...
by Lane
Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: some funnies
Replies: 0
Views: 664

some funnies

I dialled a number and got the following recording:** ** "I am not available right now, but Thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the Beep. If I do not return your call, You are one of the changes." **************************...
by Lane
Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How to spot a LTD SFA hilux
Replies: 50
Views: 3473

Re: How to spot a LTD SFA hilux

Stef wrote:So onderstebo L-vormig op die LTD, kon nie my tjomma in die hande kry om te vra oor sy '97 nie, maar sover ek onthou het hy gesê syne is dieselfde.
ive got a 97 model and just had a look at the tank it has a rectangular tank which holds about 60l.
:think:
by Lane
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: toyota
Replies: 2
Views: 905

toyota

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by Lane
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Help! is this well know on 4x4's?
Replies: 10
Views: 1843

Re: Help! is this well know on 4x4's?

African Child wrote:Baie nice maar hopeloos te veel geld. Ek sou persoonlik nie meer as R30 000 betaal nie. Vir R69 000 kan jy iets baie baie beter koop. Daai kerel vat n groot kans! Maar elke ou se eie besluit ne?
fun vehicle to have and maybe worth R69k, but i do agree R30k sounds more realistic.
by Lane
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: IFS dash into a SFA?
Replies: 6
Views: 1910

Re: IFS dash into a SFA?

phone the tel no on the front fender in the pic? :taunt:
by Lane
Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: mod to rear seat -vigo shape
Replies: 62
Views: 45804

Re: mod to rear seat -vigo shape

Father in law drives a 2006 d/c and his back seat used to do the same, when it went to toyota for a service he complained and they said they had a new part to repair the noise. im unsure of costs as they did it for free! :shifty: (seems it may be a factory fault or rather a very common problem). i n...
by Lane
Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Your best sarcasm
Replies: 17
Views: 2460

Re: Your best sarcasm

impotence: natures was of saying "no hard feelings...."
by Lane
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: back right door problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Re: back right door problems

Lane Just a try, but loosen the 3(I think ) screws holding the lock in the door slightly so it can just move and try and close the door a few times. If out of alignment, this should position it right and then tighten it up carefully again. I have had this prob before, and this worked for me. hi zan...
by Lane
Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Post your best action photo's here
Replies: 216
Views: 110497

Re: Post your best action photo's here

Family_Dog wrote:That first pic on the wooden bridge is now something that I could not bring myself to do! I have Vertigo to the 'nth' degree! <shudder!!!>

I get cold shivers just looking at it.

-F_D
my thoughts exactly :bye:
by Lane
Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: back right door problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Re: back right door problems

Is the trim panel on loose at the bottom of the door, or it could be the actual latch mech thats sticking! Could try a little lube spray. checked trim panel and all in order (in fact very nicely intact) have previously lubed latch mech twice and still no joy. i even tried turning "D" latc...
by Lane
Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: back right door problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Re: back right door problems

checked door hinges for wear and all good, tried to reset the door but no joy, all bolts are tight. almost seems as the door rubber is incorrect but looks same as left door! :|
by Lane
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: back right door problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

back right door problems

i wonder if anyone can help, all my doors close without having to slam them but my back right door needs to be slammed to close properly. any ideas to resolve this? :roll:
by Lane
Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Our other car's fuel consumption
Replies: 15
Views: 2130

Re: Our other car's fuel consumption

2004 merc C180 compressor. best ever i got 6.7l / 100km but that was on the open road with cruise control on. average between 7 & 8l / 100km. sorry gents but im a hilux & merc fan.
by Lane
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What's your business?
Replies: 192
Views: 48458

Re: What's your business?

Electrical: General Contracting, Repairs, Reticulation, Industrial & Domestic :bye:
Heat Pumps, Solar & energy saving
by Lane
Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Club stickers to help
Replies: 16
Views: 2274

Re: Club stickers to help

thanks everyone for the feedback. :taunt:
by Lane
Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: anybody want to buy this hilux
Replies: 5
Views: 1345

anybody want to buy this hilux

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by Lane
Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Club stickers to help
Replies: 16
Views: 2274

Re: Club stickers to help

sorry for my ignorance but what is the difference between a club member and a member on this forum? am i able to get one of these stickers or is the "club" a totally different thing?
by Lane
Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

Re: help - another missfire / splutter

Zane (Maddoglips) mentioned somewhere that it was his choke that didn't work properly due to a wire not connected, also had the black smoke... Mine makes a funny grunting noise between 2500 & 3000 rpm; still trying to figure it out.... It was actually my vehicle doing that. :mrgreen: Problem wa...
by Lane
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Two Little Boys
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Re: Two Little Boys

:laugh2: sounds like something my boys would do. (6 & 3 years old)
by Lane
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

Re: help - another missfire / splutter

Zane (Maddoglips) mentioned somewhere that it was his choke that didn't work properly due to a wire not connected, also had the black smoke... Mine makes a funny grunting noise between 2500 & 3000 rpm; still trying to figure it out.... thanks, i did read that and will investigate, will let all ...
by Lane
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:08 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

help - another missfire / splutter

hi guys my 97 2.4 sfa has a missfire / splutter between 3000 & 4000 rpm (when using a heavy foot) also i was towing a trailer with 2x bikes and driving through the george with a mate following me and he said there was black smoke (i cant see it when driving). i have given her a full service, cha...
by Lane
Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: vibration between 80-100kph
Replies: 14
Views: 4763

Re: vibration between 80-100kph

not sure how true this is but i was told you should wear a loose fitting long pants and if the lower side of the ancle part sways from side to side then its the prop shaft but if the tend to bounce up and down then its balancing or mud etc. makes sence in theory but ive never an unbalanced prop shaf...
by Lane
Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: sfa front seats
Replies: 1
Views: 557

sfa front seats

hi everyone
im hoping for a easy solution to my problem, i have a 1997 2.4 sfa and both the front seats are leaning inwards. i have not removed the seats yet but at a glance it almost seems the the floor under the back left seat mounting (drivers seat) has gone down. :crazy:
by Lane
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sun Deck Plastic Flooring
Replies: 11
Views: 1847

Re: Sun Deck Plastic Flooring

hi eric i think every material has its application. i am a cabinet maker (many years ago) by trade and love wood but in this situation i think an alternitate is good. a mate of mine showed me a sample of decking a while ago and i was quite impressed. check out this link http://www.resysta.co.za/&quo...
by Lane
Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Your smile for the day
Replies: 3
Views: 901

Re: Your smile for the day

nnnnhahahahah :laugh2: :lmao: :laugh2: :lmao:
by Lane
Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Two wheels.....
Replies: 30
Views: 9305

Re: Two wheels.....

hey dean, mind those hills
november last year, leg brocken off below the knee and knee socket brocken in 7 places. OWE! i had plenty time to think about it and decided its time to change my sticker kit.
by Lane
Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Racing
Replies: 2
Views: 398

Racing

Guy breaks down in his Datsun bakkie out in Boksburg. A Subaru pulls up next to him :'Ek sê, come I'll sommer tow you with my Subaru, but if I drive too fast, flash your lights and hoot so that I can slow down!' Off they go... Pull up to a robot, Ferrari pulls up next to the Subaru, tunes ' Wanna di...
by Lane
Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Honda bikes
Replies: 13
Views: 2160

Re: Honda bikes

i think Fernando has hit the nail on the head. i am a yamaha fan but i think it all really depends on how far you plan on riding, to work and back or? Yamaha just does not seem to have anything in this market at the moment, DT 175 is too small, WR 250f with road kit is perfect but going to cost abou...
by Lane
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Two wheels.....
Replies: 30
Views: 9305

Re: Two wheels.....

im more of an off road person. :tease:
by Lane
Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Honda bikes
Replies: 13
Views: 2160

Re: Honda bikes

i have had some hondas previously (CR250, XR200, XR500) and ive found that parts are not always readily available and they seem to be expensive. my last bike was a DT200 yamaha and im currently riding a WR250F yamaha and my elder son rides a PW50 yamaha and ive never had any problems with parts and ...
by Lane
Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: At Last
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

Re: At Last

congrats and well done. where the photos?
by Lane
Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: hello everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 1077

Re: hello everyone

thanks guys, yes we most definatly live in a very special place, and with that i dont mean only on the coast but the whole of SA. we have so many wonderful places to see which are right on our door step.
by Lane
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: bike for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 904

bike for sale

Ha Ha Ha
by Lane
Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: hello everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 1077

hello everyone

hi all. i have been following this forum for about a year now but never introduced myself. i drive a "97" hilux 2.4 d/c. see attached photo. (i see most people get asked so..... :yahoo: ) to try and explain my feelings on hilux see attached photo of our work vans. :boss: (unfortunatly with...
by Lane
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
Replies: 507
Views: 347079

Re: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!

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