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- Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:00 pm
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Any Interest in FOX AIR SHOCKS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15968
Re: Any Interest in FOX AIR SHOCKS
Class 10 motorcycle powered off road racer run a search for the "edge barracuda" I have the plans for this but there are some things i'd like to change.... improve on lol (well I'd like to think I'm improving the design) The air shocks arn't ideal but due to the weight or lack of it they w...
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Any Interest in FOX AIR SHOCKS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15968
Re: Any Interest in FOX AIR SHOCKS
Not at the moment but i have a speed racer project planed for the future
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:46 am
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Safari Double Carden Joint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5799
Re: Safari Double Carden Joint
Thanks for that tip I didn't know that I'll save the y60 d/s for the toy This isn't about angle and suspension travel in fact im going to run a limiting strap on top of the diff to limit suspension drop to about 4" but still allow full range of articulation I need the double carden joint to eli...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:49 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Safari Double Carden Joint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5799
Safari Double Carden Joint
Im in need of a Double Carden Joint for the rear drive shaft on a project landy, the motor and box are Safari TD42 so looking for something I can source this joint from of comparable size The truck I got the motor and box from didn't have any and I can't recall ever seeing a patrol with one Cheers R...
- Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:43 am
- Forum: Planning a trip?
- Topic: N I places suggestions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8082
Re: N I places suggestions
LOL as an ex southlander i have found the further south you go the freindly'er people are.... that doesnt mean they arent helpfull, just a bit more cautious Give us some more info are you in a camper, 4wd, a car do you have a tent are you interested in camping over in nice spots how long you got to ...
- Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:01 am
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: WTD: Range Rover Rostyle steel rims
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1994
Re: WTD: Range Rover Rostyle steel rims
Wired if it helps i could pick it up and bring it to Napier, catch is i've just had surgery and wont be back at work for about 5 weeks
If its to much hassle i'd be keen to grab it as i need 1 more for my set
Cheers Reece
If its to much hassle i'd be keen to grab it as i need 1 more for my set
Cheers Reece
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:18 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Rim repair
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3061
Re: Rim repair
before you go and buy a 15" center from any of the stock car supply shops measure the inside of your hoop.... I was just about caught a few yrs back there was a 5mm difference on there hoop dia vs mine Also a hit like that could have warped the hoop.... easy measure for this is with the tyre of...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:48 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Demo derby advice?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2730
Re: Demo derby advice?
fill your tyres with grass or water this stops them popping, just thinking about it check the track rules I've noticed different places have different rules about a derby.... when I did it we were all parked up in the center of the track and it was a free for all, I've noticed the napier club its mo...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:51 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: WTD: Range Rover Rostyle steel rims
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1994
Re: WTD: Range Rover Rostyle steel rims
Does this mean they aren't "a suitable rim for the use intended" under LVVTA..... was looking at cutting the centers out and fitting them to a set of 15x10" rim hoops, I also like that old school look but want to run a wider tyre and with cert manufactures recommendations are law so n...
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:50 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Strong "Sealant" for windscreen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2521
Re: Strong "Sealant" for windscreen
The stuff you want is the black windscreen sealant I think the generic term for it is mastik, a brand name for this stuff is Selastic It doesn't fully cure so remains flexable, a good example of how good it is... I've glued the rear reflectors on my hydro truck on with it, I was this with a pulsing ...
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:42 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Where to go for parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4433
Re: Where to go for parts
I've just tried partzonline.co.nz there was a stuff up with some of my order couriered from another depot and it didn't arrive.... they have been real good to deal with it about and they are sending another set to my work for me Price wise they are at the trade price for what I was buying and they a...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 4:51 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Changes to a certed vehicle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2817
Re: Changes to a certed vehicle
as stated a full re-check the catch is for stuff that was certed some time back is rules change and the re-check is on the up to date rules.... one especially to watch out for is steering mods
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:40 pm
- Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
- Topic: Do i keep the disco?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13683
Re: Do i keep the disco?
Have a look on http://www.aulro.com/afvb/
A good bunch of guys... and alot of info on the Isuzu conversion
A good bunch of guys... and alot of info on the Isuzu conversion
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:48 pm
- Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
- Topic: Do i keep the disco?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13683
Re: Do i keep the disco?
Message a member on here "littlepigzuk" he runs landrover spares up here in Jaffa land, he has a few wagons out back he is wreaking he may have one
If it helps I take a small truck home (Napier) every couple of weeks so I could cart it for ya
If it helps I take a small truck home (Napier) every couple of weeks so I could cart it for ya
- Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:52 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: new 1uz gen1 project
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9101
Re: new 1uz gen1 project
you need to lift your shed, your door isn't big enough
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:41 pm
- Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
- Topic: WTB Defender or 110/90 vented calipers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2598
WTB Defender or 110/90 vented calipers
Gidday
I'm after a pair of vented front disk calipers from either the Defender or the 110 / 90
Reece
027 541 8794
I'm after a pair of vented front disk calipers from either the Defender or the 110 / 90
Reece
027 541 8794
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:51 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: rover spares number?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1606
Re: rover spares number?
LOL all good got it now thanks
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:57 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: rover spares number?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1606
rover spares number?
Trying to find rover spares number or Rexs number white pages and Google have drawn a blank
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Powered Battery Box
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2403
Re: Powered Battery Box
Can't say for certain on this one... but I have used SC battery box's before, they are cheap lol the anchor strap has these light weight plastic clips that arn't up to the job of securing a battery, broke one just theading the strap lol
Have a look before you buy
Have a look before you buy
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 5:14 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Checkerheads new project.
- Replies: 207
- Views: 87021
Re: Checkerheads new project.
I'll more than likely block but it still lets the moisture out of the crap that gets stuck in there, that way you don't get as much corrosion potential same as a chassis bits catch mud but its dry and there isn't any corrosion lol well thats the theory Just thought I'd mention it in case the drain h...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:49 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Checkerheads new project.
- Replies: 207
- Views: 87021
Re: Checkerheads new project.
What about a drain for the shock pocket ?
Looking very good
Looking very good
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: carefull with your cutoff wheels
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3250
Re: carefull with your cutoff wheels
I call fake..... and not even a good one lol
Oh and Rex call me some time I have an axle at work that has been there for months lol I've lost your number
027 541 8794
Oh and Rex call me some time I have an axle at work that has been there for months lol I've lost your number
027 541 8794
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:13 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Plasma cutters??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4626
Re: Plasma cutters??
lol goes both ways I'll look into that 16mm as I might be wiring a shed soon cheers
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Plasma cutters??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4626
Re: Plasma cutters??
Yea you have to be careful with the outer ceramics they are more fragile as they are cooling down..... about the time you have finished cutting put the torch down carefully taken your mask off and time to turn away from the table... with the cord twisted so it catches your foot and you drag the torc...
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 5:41 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Hilux disc conversion combinations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1944
Re: Hilux disc conversion combinations
The bluebird calipers are about as good as original drums they just don't have the same issue as drums do with mud, that same caliper with slight variations in mount offset difference and hand brake pull direction can be found on the rear of alot of cars, arx bluebird, several different models of th...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Plasma cutters??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4626
Re: Plasma cutters??
I got one of the Mitech 40 amp, got good reviews and full parts supply think the guy dealling them is on trademe if not run a search on google he's in CHCH and is happy to ship stuff I've tried a number of different hand pieces and tips the most reliable and cheapest is the original PT31 torch with ...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Expected life of EGT Sensor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2456
Re: Expected life of EGT Sensor
Any damage to the turbo ??
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:13 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Checkerheads new project.
- Replies: 207
- Views: 87021
Re: Checkerheads new project.
Yes you are right sorry late night doing maths my brain wasn't clicking Personally I'd use main spring rate for calc as it will build in some more strength I know it's nice to engineer to the load but 4wding is a rough sport and our environment is so varied I know you've probably mentioned this but ...
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:03 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Checkerheads new project.
- Replies: 207
- Views: 87021
Re: Checkerheads new project.
With springs in series and they are still both free to move you do not add the forces, you would if they were in parallel ( side by side ) No Only use combined spring rate if neither spring bottoms or stops your springs will both travel so you have rate x unit of travel for both I prefer metrics lo...
- Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Checkerheads new project.
- Replies: 207
- Views: 87021
Re: Checkerheads new project.
Very interesting.... thank you, not to many threads carry this sort of tech and its where I want to get too lol quite a few units to get through first tho Just something I have picked up from the desert racing sites they have alot of concern about getting the mount points for the shocks under the ce...