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- Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Spot Welder.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5170
Re: Spot Welder.
This is extremely interesting. I have been wanting to hire a welder for sometime time now. I dont know anything about welding, but have done a spot weld or two sometime.
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: I won a car magazine wrap
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3155
Re: I won a car magazine wrap
awesome and congrats. Cant wait to see it
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: I THINK TOYOTA MUST BE WORRIED
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7536
Re: I THINK TOYOTA MUST BE WORRIED
Alex have you driven the new Ranger ? Recently worked away, and was given a Ranger to use. Did a few hundred kilometers, well I did about 80km behind the steering wheel, on seriously corrugated gravel roads and then open tar .... Then another TOYOTA driver wrestled the keys from me to test the Rang...
- Wed May 24, 2017 11:10 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8415
Re: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
Nice 5.3kw increase
- Thu May 18, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8415
Re: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
There isnt really a consensus from everyone I spoke to. but from the various discussion I had the following seems to be most likely. 1. The catalytic converter will give a big restriction, so removal of this would be ideal. 2. Pipe diameter does not matter much on a turbo diesel, hence you can go a...
- Wed May 17, 2017 9:33 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8415
Re: Vigo exhaust 76mm - advice needed.
Would fitting just a freeflow box have any influence?
That way there is still some restriction but with better flow.
That way there is still some restriction but with better flow.
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Bonnet guard - Big mistake
- Replies: 49
- Views: 31522
Re: Bonnet guard - Big mistake
interesting stuff. I didnt bother with one cause of performance concerns. Also Glad I dont have one.
- Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Intro
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1551
Re: Intro
Leave it home in your garage.
Carry a puncture repair kit and a small compressor inside the van.
When you go on a day or multi day trip then fit the spare.
Carry a puncture repair kit and a small compressor inside the van.
When you go on a day or multi day trip then fit the spare.
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: LIft Kit/Strut SPacers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1897
Re: LIft Kit/Strut SPacers
Damn, thats hectic
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:53 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: LIft Kit/Strut SPacers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1897
- Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:21 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: LIft Kit/Strut SPacers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1897
LIft Kit/Strut SPacers
I received a set of strut spacers to lift my van. Would I be able to have this fitted at tiger wheels or who would you guys suggest?
Thanks
Thanks
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6982
Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
I have used Autosol to clean stainless, I think they make an aluminium cleaner as well. I purchased it at a motorbike shop
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:29 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
damn where is the like button?
Well that is my plan. all in time, just to busy with too many things at once. I have until easter weekend to finish small renovations at home. Then I can concentrate on solar power
Well that is my plan. all in time, just to busy with too many things at once. I have until easter weekend to finish small renovations at home. Then I can concentrate on solar power
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:33 am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
The led lights I want to use outside are 10w and I most likely will end up using about 4 to 6. There is a possibility of using more.
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:18 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
I am already using led globes in my light fittings, a solar geyser and gas stove. So basically its just the oven, tv and computer, and stuff like Playstation etc. I have already brought by bill down by half over the last year and a bit. My mission next is to power the outside lights via a solar pane...
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:15 am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
awesome. How many batteries you running Read back in this thread - I'm using 8 x 103 a/h batteries with 8 x 80W solar panels which are broken up into 4 x 12V modules of 2 panels and 2 batteries per module, each with it's own controller. Each module has it's own separate supply circuit. The one refe...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
awesome. How many batteries you running
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3836
Re: KZTE Overheating
Ok, so finally there is an answer to some of the powerloss and engine problems.
It turns out to be the injector pump. Toyota wants 20k and the people working on it say they can fix/refurbish it for 13k.
It turns out to be the injector pump. Toyota wants 20k and the people working on it say they can fix/refurbish it for 13k.
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:29 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3205
Re: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
I am envious.!! I also want one but it will have to wait a year or so. At least I have one for now.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:29 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3205
Re: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
If you like the canopy must fit your shape of the vehicle then you have a long list of fiberglass ones to choose from. I would however go for the ARB as it is one of only 2 that I know of that has central locking integrated to the rear door. The other option is a steel canopy which would be my first...
- Wed May 25, 2016 8:07 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: David Vs Golliath
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3920
Re: David Vs Golliath
On a serious note, we had the same issue years ago in Walmer Estate Woodstock. Just below the highway. Foundation is badly cracked, and the one side of the house was coming away from the building. Eventually we ended up selling and moving on. However, we were advised that we could use steel beams to...
- Wed May 25, 2016 8:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: David Vs Golliath
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3920
Re: David Vs Golliath
Move your family out. Wait a week, hook up a recovery hope to one of the internal supporting walls and pull. Report to the council the building collapsed.
- Tue May 10, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3836
Re: KZTE Overheating
I did mention to him that it is likely the thermostat. Unfortunately he is out of town for a few days, so we will only be able to see most likely next week.
- Tue May 10, 2016 1:26 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3836
Re: KZTE Overheating
Thanks Guys, Yes it does smoke quite a bit.
I will forward him the link to this and hear what he has to say. I think he did get an opinion, and was told its to do with the turbo. I do stand corrected though
I will forward him the link to this and hear what he has to say. I think he did get an opinion, and was told its to do with the turbo. I do stand corrected though
- Mon May 09, 2016 9:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3836
KZTE Overheating
A buddy of mine has a double cab KZTE.
He has been having overheating issues lately and a loss of power when this happens.
Yesterday he discovered that the coolant is not moving to the bottom of the engine.
What can cause this?
Why would it loose power as well?
He has been having overheating issues lately and a loss of power when this happens.
Yesterday he discovered that the coolant is not moving to the bottom of the engine.
What can cause this?
Why would it loose power as well?
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:38 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4823
Re: braai solution/ideas
i also make use of a washing machine drum. it works extremely well, but no stand. it is possible to fit a piece of metal to the holes near the top for a stand
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Pyrometer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8079
Re: Pyrometer
does fitting these affect the vehicle warranty? Some of them need to be fitted between existing pipes, so one has to cut and fit.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Yes... another Post Office strike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1717
Re: Yes... another Post Office strike
This is nonsense. The CCMA and unions are the main cause of all these workforce issues. If we adopted the same attitude as the americans, then productivity would be at an all time high. Its such a pity you cannot just fire anyone.
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
- Replies: 181
- Views: 30507
Re: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
Is there perhaps a contact number for someone regarding this trail?
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:12 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
- Replies: 181
- Views: 30507
Re: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
and what grading is it?
Thanks Guys
Thanks Guys
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:44 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
- Replies: 181
- Views: 30507
Re: Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)
How does one get to ride this trail?
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Time to say GoodBye
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1921
Re: Time to say GoodBye
Ja maybe I will still lurk around
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:54 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Time to say GoodBye
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1921
Re: Time to say GoodBye
Awesome stuff.
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Time to say GoodBye
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1921
Time to say GoodBye
Well, it has been fun, even though I have not commented much on this forum.
I have decided to no longer own a Toyota.
I have decided to no longer own a Toyota.
- Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:30 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Chirping noise on hilux D4D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3113
Re: Chirping noise on hilux D4D
I am not sure what kind of chirping or where etc. I have experienced a similar sound on a few occasions coming from my engine bay. Reason is that I would notice what sounds like a wastegate whistle/ chirp when lifting off at high revs. When driving there would be this very extremely irritating chirp...
- Fri May 15, 2015 9:35 am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: 12V Lights
- Replies: 191
- Views: 74273
Re: 12V Lights
That looks good and looks like alot of light.
I am thinking of doing somthing similar. How many leds per strip are you using?
I am thinking of doing somthing similar. How many leds per strip are you using?
- Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:01 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Ja true. Fortunately for us we need to get the wiring done proper and besides we wouldnt do any cowboy jobs.
An electrician will be doing the wiring for The system I want to do at home with the solar panels you help me with even though I can do it.
An electrician will be doing the wiring for The system I want to do at home with the solar panels you help me with even though I can do it.
- Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:31 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Yeah, only problem is getting the sparky out to come and do the calculations. So getting it before hand would be handy and all he needs to do is the wiring. These guys can take their own time when they need to do qoutes
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:34 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Yes indeed, sparky is gonna do all the wiring etc.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:55 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Hi Chris,
How would this work with a generator?
I actually wanna power 3 till points and a few floodlights and 3 speedpoints via a generator. Do i just need to calculate the overall voltage used?
How would this work with a generator?
I actually wanna power 3 till points and a few floodlights and 3 speedpoints via a generator. Do i just need to calculate the overall voltage used?
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:43 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Cool, thanks
is the low voltage cutout the same as a chraging regulator
is the low voltage cutout the same as a chraging regulator
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:37 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
SOrry yes, that was indeed vague. I would like to use the 4 to light up my yard and front of the house at night. So in this way current is being drawn and the battery would charge the next day. I would guess probably around 6 hours, worst case 8 hours
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:37 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Proposed solar electrickery system.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6458
Re: Proposed solar electrickery system.
Maybe someone can help me out. I see you get solar chargers. I want to power about ten 10w 12v led lights. I want to use a solar panel to charge some 12v batteries. If I use the alarm box battery then How many would I need. Also what size solar panel would I need? I would probably use about 4 of the...
- Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:34 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Mods illegal?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4445
Re: Mods illegal?
I used to have a fully modified car a few years ago. However I was never into street racing, the car was for my personal enjoyment. How does that make me a street racer? Also what about all the taxis on the roads? Their seats are ripped out and replaced with upholstered steel frames so that more peo...
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: South African Post Office - Strike... again
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3597
Re: South African Post Office - Strike... again
I think its time that ths country gets a private mail service which will all but cripple the SA post Office. If I had the money, I would start up one. I also sell small qauntities of this and that and rely alot on free shipping. With the strike I am not able to buy in any goods, as it would then mak...
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:52 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Eyelet Punch/machine SORTED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1229
Re: Eyelet Punch/machine wanted
Prime Fastener/ Ideal fastener also sells and they even have the hydraulic/pneumatic machine
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- Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:58 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7538
Re: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner
and whats the fuel consumption now on the d4d with the chip in?
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:49 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7538
Re: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner
I drive an auto, but it is very much standard. I love it, driving it traffic is a breeze. When hitting the trails it is so easy to just manage the throttle
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:59 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Puffy strike
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4642
Re: Puffy strike
One thing I always wondered was. How sharp would u say a snakes fangs are? Is it like a injection needle, or a scalpel? Is it that sharp that if it grazes you, you will suffer some serious consequences?
- Fri May 09, 2014 10:19 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 945106
Re: Joke of the day
I can read that too and my mind is in the gutter always
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:46 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 945106
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Beautiful nature
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7678
Re: Beautiful nature
wow, stunning!!!!!!!
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:17 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Western Cape Zone 7 GTG, 19 October 2013.
- Replies: 112
- Views: 12588
Re: Western Cape Zone 7 GTG, 19 October 2013.
looks like you guys had great fun
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:12 am
- Forum: Toyota Surf & 4Runner
- Topic: My next upgrade - What you think?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7025
Re: My next upgrade - What you think?
hectic, thats the perfect tool to push taxis out of the way
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:28 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Someone from Langebaan to CPT this week ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1259
Re: Someone from Langebaan to CPT this week ?
Post office - priority post or speed services
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:19 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Thank you all
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6066
Re: Thank you all
So the last few weeks I have been reading threads on other forums (Won't mention which) and I have come to fully understand why I do not like any other forum other than the HILUX4X4 forum. There is constant moaning going on, people insulting one another (not in a joking manner), constant bickering ...
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:35 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Auto lock?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8448
Re: Auto lock?
This is my first Toyota ever. I had a variety of other cars previously. I have to say it is not bad at all, In fact I would rate it one of the top 3 that I have owned. However given lots of small things that are not up to par with the other brands, Toyota is way behind. It is as if they are banking ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who want their van to be on the forum header?
- Replies: 261
- Views: 26347
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who want their van to be on the forum header?
- Replies: 261
- Views: 26347
Re: Who want their van to be on the forum header?
maybe mine too if its good enough
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:41 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fortuner, this is why i have 1!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4098
Re: Fortuner, this is why i have 1!
thats why I bought one