Hi ALL

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:09 pm

Hi Guys! just joined up and would like to say Hi to all.
My Name Is Dane and Im from the east rand.
The off road bug has bitten and looks like I'm in the right place...!

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:13 pm

Welcome Dane,which vehicle are you driving

Danman · Post by **Danman** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:23 pm

Welcome....yup no antidote for that bite.....give in ...and enjoy!!!!

Post by **FIRSTGEER** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:19 pm

Welcome Dane.

Masekind · Post by **Masekind** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:36 pm

Welkom

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Froll · Post by **Froll** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:38 pm

Welcome Dane.

mcw · Post by **mcw** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:27 pm

welcome Dane

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:23 am

Welcome Dane

, and so began the fight with the missus

From the Donkey's Desk
aka Baas John

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:13 am

Thanks guys,Now I need to pick some people's brains!
I have a run around 4X2 at the moment,
But want to buy a toy..
there is a truck for sale on the forum I'm keen on.
Its a single cab 1986 model with a lexus V8 etc etc.Red in colour
please guys need some input here ,good,bad and the ugly...
Is this a good platform to start with?any guys out there running lexus motors can also give me some feedback on what you think...

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:54 am

Don't have any experience with the Lexus personally but from what I gather, if done properly, it's a match made in heaven for the SFA.
Good luck with your toy.

TOYODA · Post by **TOYODA** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:57 pm

Welcome Dane

Huismoeles · Post by **Huismoeles** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:12 pm

Welkom Dane

As dit op die forum is sal hy sekerlik nie te crap wees nie
Gewoonlik se die ouens ook by sy onesty section wat fout is

Sterkte met die koop

Post by **Mud Dog** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:09 pm

Welcome aboard Dane!

Conversions are not every one's cup of tea .... there's the ultra purists that prefer completely original equipment, and then of course not all conversions are smooth .... there's often a lot of little (some not so little) niggles to iron out, some of which may still require attention when you aquire the vehicle. A V8 developes quite a bit more torque than what the SFA motors delivered, so the original drivetrain will be a little inadequate unless one adapts a subdued driving style to nurse the gearbox / diff etc. but let's be real .... with that power and grunt available, you're gonna tramp that noise pedal every now and then. So has the drivetrain been upgraded as well?

A safer bet would probably be an original motor match, but I would be seriously tempted to go for the Lexus myself and deal with any issues as they arise ...... just know it's possible that some may arise.

Taljaag · Post by **Taljaag** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:58 am

Hi Dane.Welcome.

Kapish · Post by **Kapish** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:01 pm

Mud Dog wrote:Welcome aboard Dane!

Conversions are not every one's cup of tea .... there's the ultra purists that prefer completely original equipment, and then of course not all conversions are smooth .... there's often a lot of little (some not so little) niggles to iron out, some of which may still require attention when you aquire the vehicle. A V8 developes quite a bit more torque than what the SFA motors delivered, so the original drivetrain will be a little inadequate unless one adapts a subdued driving style to nurse the gearbox / diff etc. but let's be real .... with that power and grunt available, you're gonna tramp that noise pedal every now and then. So has the drivetrain been upgraded as well?

A safer bet would probably be an original motor match, but I would be seriously tempted to go for the Lexus myself and deal with any issues as they arise ...... just know it's possible that some may arise.

Hi Dane welkom

ek hoor wat Mad Dog se ma ek ry self n Sfa met die lexus ombouing, wat n plisier! sal my bakkie vir niks veruil nie. sukkel nie om trokke verby tevat nie, veloor nie spoed met opdranes nie.

net n paar goed jy moet die autobox in sit(manual hou nie) en jy moet n viscous fan op sit, electric fans werk nie.

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:17 pm

Thanks guys,
I'm well aware of purists in any and all kinds of motorsport.I have been involved with a lot of projects from cars to bikes, and at the end of the day it boils down to what makes you happy...
Thanks for the input guys,
If I buy that truck I think it will be a nice platform t0 start off from.
Will keep you up to date to what I decide..

jagermeister · Post by **jagermeister** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:31 pm

Welcome

Post by **Haboob** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:55 pm

Welcome and goodluck with your choice. I am from the purist side of the fence.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:22 pm

Hi and welcome here with us...

Obelix and Dogmatix · Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:59 am

Danman wrote:Welcome....yup no antidote for that bite.....give in ...and enjoy!!!!

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