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by mikee
Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Silent on ORE but still not silent.....
Replies: 86
Views: 15865

Re: Silent on ORE but still not silent.....

I think Murray is smarter than we give him credit for.By scaremongering he will have a few land owners who will believe him and do a deal with him to have sole access to there property,and he then will charge people for a guided tour on small tyres.Its purely business for him and nothing to do with ...
by mikee
Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Thompsons track area
Replies: 92
Views: 15940

Re: Thompsons track area

While not condoning washing vehicles in rivers there sure is a lot of brown rivers in NZ every time it rains.
by mikee
Thu May 17, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Rotorua Tracks
Replies: 12
Views: 6291

Re: Rotorua Tracks

There is no public access to the Tect Park it can only be accessed thru the Tauranga 4wd Club.
by mikee
Fri May 11, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: WOF Change?
Replies: 199
Views: 26405

Re: WOF Change?

So you have to pay up to be a member to find out how your going to charge us more for a card.
by mikee
Fri May 11, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: WOF Change?
Replies: 199
Views: 26405

Re: WOF Change?

I agree with Richard surely we don't need to pay full wack for a minor addition but back on topic I have searched the NZ Government web site and there is no mention on there about anything to do with 4x4 lifts,WTF.Whos driving all this crap,come on man up.
by mikee
Wed May 09, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: VX Cruiser Steering box wanted MUST READ WARNING
Replies: 23
Views: 3257

Re: VX Cruiser Steering box wanted MUST READ WARNING

Yep I've seen that before too.
by mikee
Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Thompsons track area
Replies: 92
Views: 15940

Re: Thompsons track area

Yes ours is a sport that is very visible and the way some people leave tracks all ripped up does us all no favours.
by mikee
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: All Day 4X4 Event Waiouru - 26 May 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 5292

Re: All Day 4X4 Event Waiouru - 26 May 2012

Heard he got run down by a 40 series on steroids :lol: :lol:
by mikee
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Your best modification....
Replies: 58
Views: 10018

Re: Your best modification....

SAT's if they still made them I'd buy a couple of sets 825/16 and 900/16 :twisted:
by mikee
Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: BOV and other toys
Replies: 55
Views: 6551

Re: BOV and other toys

Especialy if its got a turbo and a fuken BOV A.
by mikee
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.
Replies: 25
Views: 45340

Re: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.

I'm not worried about the head going if it happens I will fix it but I got say I like the performance of the motor they go pretty good with a small amount of mods.
by mikee
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.
Replies: 25
Views: 45340

Re: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.

So you reckon do water injection instead of intercooler that would be easier to fit,and you used Devils Own.Is this available in NZ.Cheers Mike.
by mikee
Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.
Replies: 25
Views: 45340

Re: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.

Hi Dan it seems the turbo is the weak link in the system.I cant really drive mine much on the road till its legal going for a cert next week so getting to the end of the process but when its all legal I will be able to tune a lot more,I am keen to try the water injection but will do the intercooler ...
by mikee
Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Bump Steer Testing
Replies: 43
Views: 8628

Re: Bump Steer Testing

All in all the LVVTA is a good thing sure costs some dollars but we are lucky we can mod our vehicles go thru the process and still keep them legal.
by mikee
Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Info needed for auto conversion/gboxs
Replies: 7
Views: 1066

Re: Info needed for auto conversion/gboxs

I'm sure I read on here that the Jeep cherokee run the same trans but have a stand alone ecu for auto,might have been a comment by wjw.
by mikee
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.
Replies: 25
Views: 45340

Re: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.

Great I will go to 18 and see how it goes,its currently at 15 and is a huge improvement over standard.thanks for the replys,Mike.
by mikee
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.
Replies: 25
Views: 45340

Maximum boost on a 1kz-te.

Hi what is the maximum boost these motors can handle safely.I see in some post 20 psi and 1 post saying 27psi.When to they become unstable,cheers Mike.
by mikee
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Y60 PTO Winch
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: Y60 PTO Winch

Cheers thanks Taz.
by mikee
Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Y60 PTO Winch
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: Y60 PTO Winch

Yeah well what can I say I'm still looking.
by mikee
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Y60 PTO Winch
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Y60 PTO Winch

Hi guys I need the shafts for a Y60 pto winch,can any one help.I have 1 short shaft with a male spline,but thats all,thanks Mike.
by mikee
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE BEAM AXLE HILUX, SINGLE CAB
Replies: 6
Views: 1659

Re: FOR SALE BEAM AXLE HILUX, SINGLE CAB

Hi whats your location and how much,thanks.
by mikee
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Safari free wheeling hubs.
Replies: 6
Views: 1366

Re: Safari free wheeling hubs.

Thanks Coxsy thats orsome.
by mikee
Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Safari free wheeling hubs.
Replies: 6
Views: 1366

Re: Safari free wheeling hubs.

Hi Coxsy cant find that thread can you sort a short cut,thanks Mike.
by mikee
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Safari free wheeling hubs.
Replies: 6
Views: 1366

Re: Safari free wheeling hubs.

No I don't think so they came as a assembly and when I put them in auto the centre comes out,cleaned and oiled that pushed it back in and turned it to lock to hold it all together and put them on.So is there more bits I need to find and fit,cheers Coxsy.
by mikee
Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Safari free wheeling hubs.
Replies: 6
Views: 1366

Safari free wheeling hubs.

Hi I will try this here as well.I have swapped front diffs in my truck (Y60 Safari) but the original diff was auto hubs the replacement came with no hubs but hex style nut on wheel bearings.I have some auto/lock style hubs the wheel brace type I fitted but they seem to lock but the auto function ...
by mikee
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Y60 Free wheeling hubs.
Replies: 0
Views: 471

Y60 Free wheeling hubs.

Hi I have swapped front diffs in my truck but the original diff was auto hubs the replacement came with no hubs but hex style nut on wheel bearings.I have some auto/lock style hubs the wheel brace type I fitted but they seem to lock but the auto function does'nt work.I'm not bothered by that but ...
by mikee
Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3l 2.8 Hilux motor forsale-SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 1136

Re: 3l 2.8 Hilux motor forsale

Iv'e had a 2.8 turbo and now got a 1kz-te and theres no comparison the 1kz-te is way better.
by mikee
Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Compression test extension
Replies: 5
Views: 1108

Re: Compression test extension

Find some one with a tap and make one.
by mikee
Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Access Denied ! - Formed & Unformed Legal Roads.
Replies: 37
Views: 13567

Re: Access Denied ! - Formed & Unformed Legal Roads.

Can the Police be notified for setting a man trap or willfull vandalism,this sort of thing can't be allowed to go unchallenged.What can be done,what are some options. :evil: :evil:
by mikee
Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzj78 chassis hilux body
Replies: 6
Views: 1560

Re: kzj78 chassis hilux body

Only a scrathbuilt if you mix brands as in toyota/nissan but toyota/toyota is only a cert.

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