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by fred flintstone
Wed Oct 29, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: uhf radio problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1495

Re: uhf radio problems

Mine did the same thing... I sent it back to uniden under warranty, they sent it back fixed saying that had adjusted it on their test bench, dont know what they did but it works now!!! so how do you find it, am looking at that radio too, having both am as well as uhf in one set makes it easy to fit ...
by fred flintstone
Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Time for a new ORE Forum banner?
Replies: 54
Views: 7905

Re: Time for a new ORE Forum banner?

I also like the first one...
so NZ...
by fred flintstone
Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Registration Turned off, New users will be deleted If ....
Replies: 3
Views: 2805

Re: Registration Turned off, New users will be deleted If ....

Sadam_Husain wrote:So are we getting rid of Jerry...... he's the biggest spammer on here :lol:


that'l be like, throwing the beer frig away
aint gunna happen, eh... :lol: :lol:
by fred flintstone
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Overnight trip to station in Taihape
Replies: 18
Views: 2297

Re: Overnight trip to station in Taihape

wat sort of trucks, are you catering for,
sounds good...
by fred flintstone
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen tyre and rim
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Stolen tyre and rim

I put locking nuts on my spare, a couple years ago
I figured it would be too damn easy to flog the spare, off the back of the MU...
post more info, for eyes to take notice of..
by fred flintstone
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: "bulletproofs" hilux specs and Videos
Replies: 1269
Views: 186023

Re: "bulletproofs" hilux specs

I'd like to post a huge thanks to ya, Richard... I've spent hours reading this, watching all the videos enjoying the debates within this thread you are good at explaining a lotta details, thats allows newbies to follow and understand, it's a thread I visit each time I log in just to keep up to date ...
by fred flintstone
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: good quality tow hooks
Replies: 124
Views: 20684

Re: good quality tow hooks

I think some of us are getting a bit side tracked with this debate now. What Fred Flintstone needs to know that if he is considering joining a club that he will have to abide by thats clubs ruling on hooks and bolts etc. Yes there should be a standard introduced. Whether someone thinks one bolt ...
by fred flintstone
Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: good quality tow hooks
Replies: 124
Views: 20684

Re: good quality tow hooks

i replace the bolts and would not use the factory ones, 10.9 bolts are still readily available and cheap. I replace them because from what i understand (limited knowledge) -high tensile bolts have a limited life, and can be usless if they have been over tightened or used incorrectly -the factory ...
by fred flintstone
Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: good quality tow hooks
Replies: 124
Views: 20684

Re: good quality tow hooks

I wanna know why, ALL THE CLUBS cant settle on one rule for the hooks, as a newbie here, I read different threads and there seems to be different rules for different places, and to be honest, thats bullshit... after all, I thought we're spose to be heading in the same direction, same thing for cages ...
by fred flintstone
Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Question for the clever people
Replies: 62
Views: 6024

Re: Question for the clever people

It's not often I will criticise but people shouldn't give advice unless they know what they are talking about . I have been in the Automotive industry for over 40yrs, most of this time as a Mechanic, also heavy truck driving and machinery operator. All I will say is to use the gear box matched to ...
by fred flintstone
Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Carports
Replies: 6
Views: 1089

Re: Carports

I understood, so long as theres no walls, a carport doesnt need a permit... :?:
by fred flintstone
Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Speed Rally - S Waikato 16th Sept
Replies: 158
Views: 16774

Re: Speed Rally - S Waikato 16th Sept

yes spectators were welcome last time.



cool, just bought a 4x4, that just might give ya :lol:
by fred flintstone
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Speed Rally - S Waikato 16th Sept
Replies: 158
Views: 16774

Re: Speed Rally - S Waikato 16th Sept

from page 1 to page 11....
specators welcome :?:
by fred flintstone
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 7 8 June
Replies: 27
Views: 9179

Re: 7 8 June

i own a vx mate,sell it if you cant afford to run it... i use 250 bucks a week if it makes you feel any better.. and it shouldnt use bugger all fuel on any 4wd tracks? have seriously considered selling it to get a cheap 1600 corolla or something, but it would be selling the only freedom i seem to ...
by fred flintstone
Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 08/09 trials Schedule ????
Replies: 59
Views: 8336

Re: 08/09 trials Schedule ????

this has been a very interesting read, the guys whom posted the knowledge, should be congratulated, it was in a format, that even I could understand... and the follwing debate... without restorting to name callin, amazing, big ups to ya guys, I've been on several sites where arguments crop up, and ...
by fred flintstone
Wed May 28, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: LED lights
Replies: 14
Views: 1429

Re: LED lights

they are from narva selection, arnt they?
got them on my trailer too...
by fred flintstone
Sat May 24, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?

If you are doing a lot of low speed, high rev work look at a water spray or Electric fan, both have been done. tell me more about waterspray, electric fan... and as for worst fuel economy, why, as its turbo feed air, which is extra power unless your using all the power all the time, economy should ...
by fred flintstone
Wed May 21, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?

thats a puzzle, as I figure it'l be the same as a bighorn...
or maybe theres no gain..?

anyone??
by fred flintstone
Sat May 17, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?

another question I have, the rev counter,
is this electronic, or cable..
mine intermittinly goes and not,
seems a bump can make the differents...
(yes I've looked, but cant for the life of me, see where the problem is :oops: )

thanks for your invaluable help
by fred flintstone
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?

cheers for the info, I guess the bonnet of the bighorn wont fit...
I had in mind to get a intercooler, with the bonnet from a wreaker
and try fit them together...
anyone from Hammy have any recommends to a good garage... :oops:
by fred flintstone
Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Putting a intercooler on a Mu...?

can do, or not..
I'm thinking of doing this,
as well as removing the emissions stuff,
anyone done this?
anything I should know..?
oh, gotta 2.8 turbo diesel
by fred flintstone
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NZFWDA survey 08
Replies: 48
Views: 6425

Re: NZFWDA survey 08

done... :)
by fred flintstone
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: this weekend 12th , 13th
Replies: 30
Views: 9760

Re: this weekend 12th , 13th

notes your time....
strange eh, you posted before the world has come.... :shock:

notes mine to, 3.20, but its only 2.14...wats with that?.... :?:
by fred flintstone
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Let's say you were buying a new truck...
Replies: 22
Views: 3616

Re: Let's say you were buying a new truck...

as a newbie too, I wanna know why the Mu wouldnt be a good option,
I might of thought the short wheelbase, like the sookie, would be just wats needed?
is there something about them I dont know of,
and yes I have one, '93 auto 2.8td
by fred flintstone
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: another newbie siging in.... :)
Replies: 2
Views: 599

Re: another newbie siging in.... :)

Hamilton based... had the MU around 5 yrs now, never used it "offroad" before, mainly due to not knowing where ya allowed to go... interested in the "shiny" trips to start with, I've had offroad experience before, drove spreaders, for 10 yrs so not a novice to the world of offroading...
by fred flintstone
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: another newbie siging in.... :)
Replies: 2
Views: 599

another newbie siging in.... :)

joined over the weekend,
and already spotted a event worth looking at...

oh and I drive a standard '93 MU

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