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by surflover
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: canterbury xmas eve evening trip
Replies: 75
Views: 13252

Re: canterbury xmas eve evening trip

I'm Keen!!!!!
Pencil me in as well :wink:
by surflover
Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: petefj40's build/mods
Replies: 1369
Views: 118487

Re: petefj40's build/mods

I can vouch for Pete's setup it sounds awesome. We have 1uz ported into 1 and the twin in MY Opinion sounds better. Keeping in mind the 1uz and ls1 engines are quite different
by surflover
Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: sand blasting in chch
Replies: 8
Views: 1282

Re: sand blasting in chch

Hey guys Euroblast in Chch is good, had my fj40 chassis and tub done, the tub primed for $750
by surflover
Thu May 14, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: petefj40's build/mods
Replies: 1369
Views: 118487

Re: petefj40's project complete!

Good Job Pete, every time i look at your truck i drool, i hope one day mine will be like yours, its a mean machine!!!! all i have is a chassis and a motor. Anyway awesome article in the mag, now i have to save to get wheels on my turning..... Cheers for letting me take photo's. All I've got to go ...
by surflover
Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: How big do you think these tyres are?
Replies: 18
Views: 3867

How big do you think these tyres are?

Hey all,
just wanting your opinion on how big the tyres are on this Fj.
My guess is that they are 33's ???? :?


http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/displ ... cation=STL
by surflover
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Canterbury Xmas Trip / BBQ
Replies: 76
Views: 8699

Hey all,
might be there with my new toy if all goes well
by surflover
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTD: 2JZ-GTE Power Steering Bits
Replies: 2
Views: 604

hi Bill,
can i just say your cruiser will be A FU***** Beast when finished i hav owned a supra 2jzgte 96 and it was the shit, bet anything i raced but i wraped it around a tree still here 2 day, don't want to hyjack but goodluck with the build
Andy
by surflover
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Hi all, thanks for the info about the LR and Cruiser but that LR is Too old and the Cruiser is not my cup of tea (diesel gutless) i've driver the 1kte and i'd take the v6 surf any day with diff locks or not, the point is thati am only interested in the 98 LR with difflocks, have thought about going ...
by surflover
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: surf bits
Replies: 5
Views: 992

Hi, does the surf have the chrome bumpers i need to tidy mine up drove through our paddock fence its ok but a wee bit dinged
cheers
Andy
by surflover
Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:16 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

[quote="hinsonberger"]I'd be suprised to see triple difflocks in a Discovery. They only ever came out with a centre diff lock, so if this one has two cross-axle difflocks, they are aftermarket. Hi, I sorry but i dont believe that LR's only come out with centre diff locks, This one is standard, and ...
by surflover
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Hi People This Disco is a 98 with triple difflocks with 59000kms on the clock but unfortunatly its auto, but its a beauty for only 12k, although the colour is crap (Aqua Green) i still thik it is a good buy, i WONT be doing hard stuff like rock crawling but more mud and light river work (shiney ...
by surflover
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:14 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Hey,
I can probably believe what he says because everything pretty much in the later discos are all electronic, and i hear storys all the time of them breaking diffs or axles

Cheers Andy
by surflover
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

THANKS :twisted:
but i dont intend on doing extreme 4x4ing mabe a bit of light river work and definately MUd plugs

Cheers Andy
by surflover
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Its NOT British..... i thought they were made in the uk but it has the japanese plant tag on it so i guess i could call it a Japanese Land Rover. To be honest i drove our friends vx ltd landcruiser and shit that could outrun the surf any day but NO OFFENCE to any owners of landcruiser/patrol safari ...
by surflover
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:36 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

yes well i heard horror stories about the disco but this one is so tidy and original, i am located in christchurch
by surflover
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Selling Surf to upgrade to a Disco

Hey Guys and gals Thinking on selling the belovered surf to upgrade to a 98 discovery v8 with 60k on the clock for 12k, i know that the fuel bill will be through the roof but i have a laser to run around with. your thoughts please.. BTW will be selling the surf 94 surf v6 Manual 25mm bodylift ssr- g ...
by surflover
Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Kowai River Sun 1st Oct
Replies: 39
Views: 4457

Hey all
Might make an apperance out there, got sucked into watching springston trophy today, might bring the show pony surf along.
might see u all there
by surflover
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Loacl recovery squads
Replies: 152
Views: 20141

Hey Guys,

Ill be in, for the Chch Area, if its not already Full :cry:

Cheers
by surflover
Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari info
Replies: 21
Views: 3834

Hey all

Al, if you make the decision to 'upgrade' to a big hippo... (now i'm in for it) let me know when you decide to part with the teranno, ill be interested, saves me bashing us the shiny surf.

Cheers
Andy
by surflover
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:50 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: petrol surf
Replies: 14
Views: 2170

I Brought my surf 93 ssr-g 6 months ago for 7k
by surflover
Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Terrano Runs Hot and Cold
Replies: 7
Views: 2553

hi there we have the same terrano, 2 92 i think, the terranos have no oil cooler and may get warm, (should not go over 3/4's) and ours does the same thing there is nothing to worry about, they had an over heating problem with the engine fi they had done higher k's when towing, even if you get a ...
by surflover
Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:33 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: petrol surf
Replies: 14
Views: 2170

if he's worrying about filling it tell him to buy a mini, if people are moaning about driving thirsty vehicle, tell them to get off there arse and get something else, Petrols are cheaper to run than diesels, with diesels you have to service them more often and that stupid road users tax, at the post ...
by surflover
Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:24 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: petrol surf
Replies: 14
Views: 2170

hi, I Have a 93 ssr-g which is the highest spec and it is the auto, and 350kms a tank would be right, they are good but they only crack heads if the cooling system is neglected, just like any car, also if you ring the shit out of it, it will break, my dad had a 92 v6 before he brought the new ...
by surflover
Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:06 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Snday the 6th november
Replies: 18
Views: 3001

Hi ALL,

Thank, for everything Matt, had a great time, it was an enjoyable day. Now Waiting for al to upload the pictures

Cheers
Andy
by surflover
Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:06 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Snday the 6th november
Replies: 18
Views: 3001

Hi ALL,

Thank, for everything Matt, had a great time, it was an enjoyable day. Now Waiting for al to upload the pictures

Cheers
Andy
by surflover
Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:04 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Snday the 6th november
Replies: 18
Views: 3001

HI Matt, and all

no i havn't but will be getting an fj40 to give shit to, so i will be up for sunday, don't have a bbq though will pop into the mad butcher for a bit of meat though, see you sunday
by surflover
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:22 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Snday the 6th november
Replies: 18
Views: 3001

i'm keen but the surf doesn't have a snokle, in the process of buying an fj40 BEAST
by surflover
Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf Driving Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 2715

hi, tried moving the driveshaft and i cant seem to move it at all, anyway when i drive it i cant hear anything i think its in the motor i think i will replace the spark plugs and leads to see it that solves the problem the leads look a bit old, actually not good at all but i cant seem to find any ...
by surflover
Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:40 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf Driving Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 2715

Hi,

It is a v6 petrol and it does not smoke at all only happens between the speeds of 55 - 70 kms perhour the bearings you talk about are they expensive to replace, it only happens while i drive it
by surflover
Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:22 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf Driving Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 2715

Hii Matt,

What i mean by chuggings is that the engine shakes seens to shudder but it i put my foot down it goes away it only happens when i am cruising

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