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- Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Chuck Norris found dead in Los Angeles hotel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2121
Re: Chuck Norris found dead in Los Angeles hotel
Chuck Norris is the only guy who can drift his horse
- 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: 30375
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 ...
- Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:24 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Jokes that can be told in Church.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 972
- Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:50 am
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: 5000 Member prediction
- Replies: 65
- Views: 17558
Re: 5000 Member prediction
9.30am 18/04/11 (Lane)
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:02 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: What a boykie
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1465
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:51 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Drop fridge slide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2009
Re: Drop fridge slide
does this only come with sprite? could you imagine how many they would sell if it was filled with beer.
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:32 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: The wheel turns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1235
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
So true
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:58 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: projector - benq 511+
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
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...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:53 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: projector - benq 511+
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
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...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: projector - benq 511+
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
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...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: projector - benq 511+
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
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...
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:15 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
- Replies: 116
- Views: 70354
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...
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:54 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
- Replies: 116
- Views: 70354
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...
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Mounting 2-Way Radios
- Replies: 116
- Views: 70354
- Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:18 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Heating problems again!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2172
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 ...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:15 am
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12165
Re: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton
my thoughts exactlyChrisF 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..)
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:39 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wie van julle het kode 14 lisensie?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2418
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...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:27 am
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Namibia Hunting or Holiday Competiton
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12165
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.
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.
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:21 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: do you have work?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2665
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...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:16 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: some funnies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 669
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." **************************...
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:10 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: How to spot a LTD SFA hilux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3531
Re: How to spot a LTD SFA hilux
ive got a 97 model and just had a look at the tank it has a rectangular tank which holds about 60l.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.
- Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:07 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Help! is this well know on 4x4's?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1857
Re: Help! is this well know on 4x4's?
fun vehicle to have and maybe worth R69k, but i do agree R30k sounds more realistic.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?
- 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: 1923
Re: IFS dash into a SFA?
phone the tel no on the front fender in the pic?
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:57 am
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: mod to rear seat -vigo shape
- Replies: 62
- Views: 46904
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...
- Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:07 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Your best sarcasm
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2483
Re: Your best sarcasm
impotence: natures was of saying "no hard feelings...."
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: back right door problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1520
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...
- 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: 115268
Re: Post your best action photo's here
my thoughts exactlyFamily_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
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: back right door problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1520
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...
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: back right door problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1520
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! :|
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:33 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: back right door problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1520
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:
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:47 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Our other car's fuel consumption
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2162
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.
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:58 pm
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: What's your business?
- Replies: 192
- Views: 50056
Re: What's your business?
Electrical: General Contracting, Repairs, Reticulation, Industrial & Domestic
Heat Pumps, Solar & energy saving
Heat Pumps, Solar & energy saving
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:18 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Club stickers to help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2297
Re: Club stickers to help
thanks everyone for the feedback.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:48 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: anybody want to buy this hilux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1359
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:36 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Club stickers to help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2297
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?
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1444
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...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:26 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Two Little Boys
- Replies: 2
- Views: 825
Re: Two Little Boys
sounds like something my boys would do. (6 & 3 years old)
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:19 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: For Sale: Trophy Cabinet - Make an offer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1343
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:18 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1444
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 ...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:08 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: help - another missfire / splutter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1444
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...
- Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: vibration between 80-100kph
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4851
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...
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:59 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: sfa front seats
- Replies: 1
- Views: 559
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.
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.
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:35 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Sun Deck Plastic Flooring
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1865
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...
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:16 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Your smile for the day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 907
Re: Your smile for the day
nnnnhahahahah
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:21 am
- Forum: Hobbies
- Topic: Two wheels.....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9702
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.
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.
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...
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:42 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Honda bikes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2189
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...
- Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:43 am
- Forum: Hobbies
- Topic: Two wheels.....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9702
Re: Two wheels.....
im more of an off road person.
- Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:46 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Honda bikes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2189
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 ...
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:08 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: At Last
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1313
Re: At Last
congrats and well done. where the photos?
- Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:21 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: hello everyone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1096
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.
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:50 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: bike for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
bike for sale
Ha Ha Ha
- Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:53 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: hello everyone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1096
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...
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:50 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
- Replies: 507
- Views: 353128