overhaulin' my lux
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overhaulin' my lux
This is where I'm standing now: Full Old Man Emu system, ARB bullbar, BF All terrain 31's, African Outback roofrack, Mellvil & Moon seatcovers, Cibie spotlights, brand new KZ motor and the Safari snorkel to be fitted tomorrow. Changed the interior light to LED's - works lekker.... BUT, my wife, she does'nt talk to me that much anymore. She normally goes through this phase when I buy myself a new toy.....
Have to say though, silence is bliss!
Have to say though, silence is bliss!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
You took the wrong aproach, before you spend money on the hilux, ask her what she needs, buy her that toaster/dishwasher or whatever, this ensures an uncontested budget for the project!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
I had the same problem, but she is no longer with me so thats all cool.....my new chick knows the score, my lux comes first........nice looking bakkie however, so keep going...its nice man !!! take her camping in it one weekend and she will be all over you......
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Is dit nog die origenal mags? bakkie lyk goed! Wat het hy betaal vi die kz motor! will graag daai conversion doen
Re: overhaulin' my lux
Really looks good Hans
What's next on your to do list, before mom moves out....
What's next on your to do list, before mom moves out....
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Hans be nice to your wife or she will take it in the settlement. My advice is to buy her something special . Nice bakkie man
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Hey, hey!
Long range tank -LEKKER! ....untill you go to fill up
Chip & intercooler working like a bomb, will take it for tuning next week by Gideon @ Auto Eco in Vereeniging, -guy who really knows his stuff!
Just a bit busy for the snorkel today but i'll get there.
Nardus, got a contact with a couple of KZ, Lexus and 7mge mototrs if interested. Just PM me.
Where can one sell a kidney? - need more moola!
Long range tank -LEKKER! ....untill you go to fill up
Chip & intercooler working like a bomb, will take it for tuning next week by Gideon @ Auto Eco in Vereeniging, -guy who really knows his stuff!
Just a bit busy for the snorkel today but i'll get there.
Nardus, got a contact with a couple of KZ, Lexus and 7mge mototrs if interested. Just PM me.
Where can one sell a kidney? - need more moola!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Nice hilux.
I found after the first mod the list just gets longer and longer. All i do to keep the wife happy is make her part of the project. Asked her what she things will look beter with a few opsions. So now we are all one happy family!
I found after the first mod the list just gets longer and longer. All i do to keep the wife happy is make her part of the project. Asked her what she things will look beter with a few opsions. So now we are all one happy family!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
No - you okes have this all wrong
You buy the Lux "for" your lady.
That way whatever you do to the lux is a gift to her.
So she always get's something and is eternally greatful.
SO you can acctually start the conversation with stuff like "but honey I bought you that nice new 4" suspension lift just the other day - I'm afraid the shoes just have to wait
And THAT is how you do THAT!!!!
You buy the Lux "for" your lady.
That way whatever you do to the lux is a gift to her.
So she always get's something and is eternally greatful.
SO you can acctually start the conversation with stuff like "but honey I bought you that nice new 4" suspension lift just the other day - I'm afraid the shoes just have to wait
And THAT is how you do THAT!!!!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Ja Corrie.....good oneMoshi Mwitu wrote:No - you okes have this all wrong
You buy the Lux "for" your lady.
That way whatever you do to the lux is a gift to her.
So she always get's something and is eternally greatful.
SO you can acctually start the conversation with stuff like "but honey I bought you that nice new 4" suspension lift just the other day - I'm afraid the shoes just have to wait
And THAT is how you do THAT!!!!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Corrie, I hope you have a will because you are going to need one.
Worry about the things you can do something about, If you can't don't worry.
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Mark (Gunta)
I'm a man with a plan!!!
I have a sollution for that aswel - No need for a will I have the Land Cruiser. So I can just drive away to where she can't get to me!!!
Hell you guys have more "Marks" here than I have Joao's over here!!!!!
I'm a man with a plan!!!
I have a sollution for that aswel - No need for a will I have the Land Cruiser. So I can just drive away to where she can't get to me!!!
Hell you guys have more "Marks" here than I have Joao's over here!!!!!
Crudelius est quam mori semper timere mortem
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'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
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LR = Land Roamer....!
'99 Land Cruiser HZJ75 - "Africanised"
'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
'73 LAND ROVER 88" 2.25 Petrol - El Truco (un-stopable)
LR = Land Roamer....!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Thats because we are a good bunch of Mark's
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Ok
Back on topic
Hans that is a lekker rig you have there.
Pardon the ignorance - but how do you chnage the interior lights to LED?
Is it a kit?
Back on topic
Hans that is a lekker rig you have there.
Pardon the ignorance - but how do you chnage the interior lights to LED?
Is it a kit?
Crudelius est quam mori semper timere mortem
'99 Land Cruiser HZJ75 - "Africanised"
'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
'73 LAND ROVER 88" 2.25 Petrol - El Truco (un-stopable)
LR = Land Roamer....!
'99 Land Cruiser HZJ75 - "Africanised"
'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
'73 LAND ROVER 88" 2.25 Petrol - El Truco (un-stopable)
LR = Land Roamer....!
Re: overhaulin' my lux
Moshi Mwitu wrote:Mark (Gunta)
I'm a man with a plan!!!
I have a sollution for that aswel - No need for a will I have the Land Cruiser. So I can just drive away to where she can't get to me!!!
Hell you guys have more "Marks" here than I have Joao's over here!!!!!
We are just Mark-ing our territory....!Gunta wrote:Thats because we are a good bunch of Mark's
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Hi Corrie
At most electronic shops you'll get the 3 or 4 LED light, will cost you 'bout R.15 - R.25, and it makes a helluva differrence! (besides the ocassional flat battery after a night out....)
D.I.Y. its simple, just take out your existing globe and connect the LED's + and - to the two connecting points of the interior light - DONE!
Then... sit back, open a beer, and admire
At most electronic shops you'll get the 3 or 4 LED light, will cost you 'bout R.15 - R.25, and it makes a helluva differrence! (besides the ocassional flat battery after a night out....)
D.I.Y. its simple, just take out your existing globe and connect the LED's + and - to the two connecting points of the interior light - DONE!
Then... sit back, open a beer, and admire
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Gaaf
Crudelius est quam mori semper timere mortem
'99 Land Cruiser HZJ75 - "Africanised"
'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
'73 LAND ROVER 88" 2.25 Petrol - El Truco (un-stopable)
LR = Land Roamer....!
'99 Land Cruiser HZJ75 - "Africanised"
'02 Hilux 4x4 D/C 2.7i - Platcar - still to be "Africanised"
'73 LAND ROVER 88" 2.25 Petrol - El Truco (un-stopable)
LR = Land Roamer....!
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
SO... had the snorkel installed, added 9500lb Tabor winch ( i like the T-max more), changed the spots to IPF's (makes daylight @ night! ). Now i'm considering a BMC air filter and aftermarket exhaust by Dutch motorsport.....
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
LOOKS GREAT
I like those mags would those fit onto a SFA?
I like those mags would those fit onto a SFA?
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Not sure hey, it's the standard KZ-TE ones. I have 2 sets so i decided to have one set painted charcoal grey.
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Hans very trick looking bakkie, could you post a pic of the front, im contemplating if i should go for a ARB.
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
It doesn't come cheap but it certainly looks better than anything else on the market and it saved my bakkie twice already from serious damage.
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Very nice bakkie!
I was about to trade-in my 1999 DC Raider 4x4 for a Prado but after seeing what you did and the ridiculous trade-in, I'm now inspired to pimp my bakkie instead...first up is the OME - did you really notice a big improvement & is it worth the bucks?
After the OME will be the SAC Stage 1 - unichip, air filter, branches & freeflow
I was about to trade-in my 1999 DC Raider 4x4 for a Prado but after seeing what you did and the ridiculous trade-in, I'm now inspired to pimp my bakkie instead...first up is the OME - did you really notice a big improvement & is it worth the bucks?
After the OME will be the SAC Stage 1 - unichip, air filter, branches & freeflow
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...oh BTW, wanted to ask about the rims - where did you have that painted and is it strong enough to withstand off-road or will it start to peel/chip...looks really cool...
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
I've got 2 sets of KZ mags, so I had the one set painted in charcoal-grey, normal praypaint but its been keeping up quite good. I'll have it powdercoated soon though.
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Sadly i'll have to part from my only joy. My lux is for sale now....
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Hey,
Is daai briek blok stof op jou mags of het jy jou original mags laat swart spray?
Is daai briek blok stof op jou mags of het jy jou original mags laat swart spray?
Re: overhaulin' my lux
witmamba wrote:I've got 2 sets of KZ mags, so I had the one set painted in charcoal-grey, normal praypaint but its been keeping up quite good. I'll have it powdercoated soon though.
Painted!jsrossouw wrote:Hey,
Is daai briek blok stof op jou mags of het jy jou original mags laat swart spray?
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Re: overhaulin' my lux
Rawr, thx. Ek het nie geweet mens kan alloy rims powder coat nie. Enige idea wat dit sal kos? En wat van anodizing?