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by **SR509** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 9:16 +0000

Max,

Try this link. Will be limited to approx 15 stations for a while but once it takes off it will probably end up like the states with Sirius or X FM coming over. Actually, I think Sirius bought them out. When I was there last year I remember them talking about it.

http://www.digitalradioplus.com.au

mmaaxx wrote:If you want to keep it legal, run a 2" lift and no bigger than 265/75x16 on a +20 offset...problem solved

Max,

What you have said above is true, but bloody boring. I have decided to stop stuffing around and put 33's on. Waiting to hear back from BFG to see whether or not I go skinny's or fats. I like the look of ECAZ's wheels but just not what you would use on a weekend or a trip up the top end etc.

I don't think I will have problems with the fatter wheels anyhow as she is getting her face and arse locked.

Thanks for putting up with my crap while I work out what wheels to run. Also, looks like I might be over your way soon, should organise a trip up the high country or something. Will just be my missus and I.

Broe

by **Hilux Max** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 9:22 +0000

SR509 wrote:Thanks for putting up with my crap while I work out what wheels to run. Also, looks like I might be over your way soon, should organise a trip up the high country or something. Will just be my missus and I.

Broe

sorry for hijacking Quinny - :oops:

Broe, No problem with putting up with your crap, been putting up with my misses' crap for years so Im well experienced in that area :lol:

Re: High Country, yeah no problem mate, with a bit of notice Id be up for it, but it'd only be me, the misses dont like going offroad.

Will just be my missus and I.

sorry mate, your not hinting at anything are ya?

Couldnt help myself mate, apoligies if I offended. But thats just me :twisted:

by **SR509** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 9:29 +0000

Too true,

Sorry for the hijack Quinny, just me trying to get my truck like yours. Did you manage to get scrub bars fitted?

Max, no apologies needed, I will leave her at home and that way you won't be as embarrassed when I am at the top of the hill waiting on your arse :lol:

by **Quinny34** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:43 +0000

LOL... Hijack accepted.... let me know if you head up the high country... its my back yard so should be able to attend... Heading of to Gibbo River and Pinibar tonight, return Sunday, build credit back with missues Monday with jobs around the house..

And the circle of life continues...

by **SR509** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:51 +0000

Well if you are going as well I had better make sure that all is done to the Hilux before I leave as I am now (as Max says) messing with the big boys.

by **rodw** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 6:22 +0000

Quinny, back to the topic of TV's, check this link out http://www.phoenixtelevision.com.au/index.php
They have Terestrial and Sattelite STB's including one that is a dual jobbie that is both a terrestial STB and a Satellite receiver in the one unit. Not sure if it is 12 volt though.

by **rodw** on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 6:30 +0000

SR509 wrote:Have you guys looked at digital radio which is now available?

Sirius and XM are both supported by RoadRunner. Probably are OK with Centrafuse too. I think you need an AUX input on your soundcard for the audio signal whch might be a problem on a laptop Quinny, so an external sound car woud be the go.

by **Quinny34** on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30 +0000

Thanks Rod... Will chase these up also...

by **Quinny34** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 1:47 +0000

Far few people are looking at the ute mart flares at present... thought I'd throw up a pic of mine after being used in anger with 33's.... Will get some more purpose taken shots shortly.

Will have a better idea how much mud they throw over the rig once I get mudflaps and sliders made up...

Rodw also has some great shots of these flares in his build up.

These flares are easy to fit, can be ordered color coded and arrive very quickly from time of purchase.

http://www.utemart.com.au/

I think $400 - $450 will get you a full set of 4 delivered...

by **Squid_87** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 2:30 +0000

Do your flares sit just under your snorkel? Ive got the FRP (Fibreglass Replacement Panels) flares on my SR single cab, the rubber from it touches the snorkel. When you look at SR5's with the safari snorkel, theres a distinctive gap

by **Quinny34** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 2:59 +0000

Will measure tonght... yours do look like thay have less gap though.. may just be the colors...

by **Hilux Max** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 3:55 +0000

Squid_87 wrote:Do your flares sit just under your snorkel? Ive got the FRP (Fibreglass Replacement Panels) flares on my SR single cab, the rubber from it touches the snorkel. When you look at SR5's with the safari snorkel, theres a distinctive gap

Mine are the same....the rubber touches the flare...they are slightly taller and slightly wider and Ive had problems with mine fitting for ages - juts kept playing with them on and off till I got them as good as can be.....next time they stuff up or rip off its gonna be either rubber flexi flares or custom tube flares if the hilux can handle them....

by **Twisty** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 4:17 +0000

Flare look great Quinny! make a huge difference!

Quinny23 wrote:Rodw also has some great shots of these flares in his build up.

Are yours and Rods different sizes? to me it looks like yours come up the guard a lot more?

by **Squid_87** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 4:38 +0000

Is there anyone that makes an exact replica of the SR5 flares, seeing as they are slightly shorter. Allows for a bit of movement in the flare over corrugations

by **rodw** on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 9:43 +0000

Twisty wrote:Flare look great Quinny! make a huge difference!
Are yours and Rods different sizes? to me it looks like yours come up the guard a lot more?

You mmight be right Twisty, Mine do look lower against the snorkel.

by **Quinny34** on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 7:29 +0000

I think its the photo... But will get a better shot tonight... had a birthday event last night and crossport has it today... BTW shane... I fell out of the vitara at work... thought it was a lot higher of the ground than it was....

by **Hilux Max** on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 8:38 +0000

rodw wrote:
Twisty wrote:Flare look great Quinny! make a huge difference!
Are yours and Rods different sizes? to me it looks like yours come up the guard a lot more?

You mmight be right Twisty, Mine do look lower against the snorkel.

How great would it be if they made fibreglass fenders like they do for the taco's in the states?

heaps more room inside the guards, no flares needed and would cover 305's easily with a stock look.....

by **rodw** on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 9:05 +0000

Quinny23 wrote:I think its the photo... But will get a better shot tonight... had a birthday event last night and crossport has it today... BTW shane... I fell out of the vitara at work... thought it was a lot higher of the ground than it was....

Some Vitaras are ..err were high enough for that not to be too much of a drama. Very dissapointed in your clumsiness Quinny :lol: