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by Hybridd
Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Yaris Recall
Replies: 8
Views: 906

Yeah we also had a Yaris recall here in South Africa , something about the seatbelt and associated components , around 5000 recalled.. 8O
by Hybridd
Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

Re: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe



Hi VORTEXX,

I have been able to contact a seller on Trademe from the Netherlands. I did the whole registration process with a .co.nz mail address. Paid the entrance fee, and mailded the seller (real estate agency, got mail back within 2 days...))

After 3 hours I got the mail that I wasn't ...
by Hybridd
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: How long can you spend on Trademe ?
Replies: 5
Views: 638

How long can you spend on Trademe ?

Just clocked about 4 hours plus ! Could spend the whole day there !

What a lovely Buy and Sell site.I mostly check :

-All the cars in the Motors Section [right click Save As]
-The property
-Car Parts
-Other

It is just so sad that I cannot even ask the sellers any questions..

You guys ...
by Hybridd
Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: BUYING STUFF FROM NZ and SHIPPING OVERSEAS
Replies: 2
Views: 372

Unless you are planning on filling a container it will be very expensive as you will have to part hire a container.

My advice would be to contact shipping companies, most will not deal direct with the public but if you dont ask you wont know if they can or not.

Try Brandon at Cargo Express email ...
by Hybridd
Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: BUYING STUFF FROM NZ and SHIPPING OVERSEAS
Replies: 2
Views: 372

BUYING STUFF FROM NZ and SHIPPING OVERSEAS

Hi Maties

I'd like to plan a holiday trip to NZ next year , The wife is keen so I'm half way there..haha..

Whilst I'm there I'd like to purchase some unique components for my AE92 FXGT conversion and other miscellaneous Toyota Parts for my friends etc.

The parts may contain some Window ...
by Hybridd
Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

AE86less wrote:Na, I mean bbq. It's not a braai if you don't have boerworst :o


Hey , do you guys still get boerewors down there ?

I know Biltong is available.

:wink:
by Hybridd
Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

someone should take him 4 a spin a 2 door fxgt lol make his dreams come true.

while your in nz what cars would you most like to see?

Don't worry guys my dream is gonna come true , I will build my own FXGT..

Hook-up with the Toyspeed guys would be great man , I sure do love all you guys ...
by Hybridd
Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:33 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

Thanks guys.. :wink:

@ doin donuts , sure will do mate.. :wink:
by Hybridd
Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Wiring Diagram for AE92 FXGT Digital Instrument Cluster
Replies: 0
Views: 874

Wiring Diagram for AE92 FXGT Digital Instrument Cluster

Hi NZ Folk

Please can someone help me with the wiring diagram for :

AE92 FXGT Digital Instrument Cluster

I have all the plugs on the cluster but have no idea what they are for ?

ie Which is the power wire etc ?

Please can an AE92 FXGT owner help me out if he has this Digital ...
by Hybridd
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Koenigsegg is here!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2733

Here's a Koenigsegg at our local motor show , A full Carbon Fibre one :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/3003742064_46524d0ffe_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3003742068_403171711a_b.jpg

We also have a CCXR here in South Africa , a ...
by Hybridd
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

yeah if you have someone you trust over here willing to sort it for you, you'll be fine

Yeah thanks , I have bought stuff from NZ before and it was posted to me here in South Africa.

Now my car here has some of the most unique Toyota parts courtesy of NZ.

When I come visit NZ next year ...
by Hybridd
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

BECOMING A MEMBER

3.1 Becoming a Member: Becoming a member is free. You may only register as a member if you are resident in New Zealand or Australia

hmm unfortunately your not allowed to be a trademe member

AH darn it again , Its not fair that you guys get all the good stuff cheap ...
by Hybridd
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

matt dunn wrote:The way trademe is setup there is no way you can get the sellers contact details without winning one of there auctions.


AH Damn , I can't even bid there darn it.. :evil:

Thanks mate.. :wink:
by Hybridd
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe
Replies: 20
Views: 1913

Need help in contacting a seller on Trademe

Hi my NZ Buddies

I want to contact a seller on Trademe and so i did the whole registration process etc but then comes a payment step etc and thats where I came to a dead end..

Well considering I am not in your country , Can someone please help me contact a seller on Trademe ? Please PM or ...
by Hybridd
Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4446

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/HybridPP/IMG_6793.jpg


I thought that car was powered by a Mazda FE3?

No mate , The light blue Nissan 1400 strictly Drag UTE is powered by the Mazda 2 litre 16 valve Turbo , this is the later model dark blue that was always Toyota ...
by Hybridd
Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:40 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4446

Here's some pics of that STREET LEGAL 8 second bakkie/ute :

I think the power is around 500 KW plus at the wheels.

Believe me they don't call it BEAST for nothing :

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/HybridPP/IMG_6793.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com ...
by Hybridd
Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:36 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4446

Yeah T1MID managed a 10.5 with its 4AGTE, thats the fastest in NZ. The only really fast Toyotas in NZ are powered by 2JZs and 1UZs. The EVO guys are really the only ones that get that serious with 4cyls here - we have a couple of 8s ones (neither are street cars however) though there is an SR20DET ...
by Hybridd
Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:32 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: IN THE QUEST TO BUILD MY OWN AE92 FXGT
Replies: 43
Views: 5557

I saw a TE70 from south africa with the manufacturers date as 1994.

It was the mintest xE70 ive ever seen, twin round light, no rust with a factory 3T-GTE!!!

Got any recent AE86's kicking around? Maybe some GZ10's made in 1991?? haha

Yeah , some people take really good care of their Corolla's ...
by Hybridd
Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4446

Guys , your NZ cars are mighty impressive.

On another note :

Whats the fastest time a 4AGE 16 valve Turbo car has run down there ?

Our record stands at : 8.8 seconds

This was with a Nissan bakkie , I think you guys call it UTE hey ?

It has a 4AGE Series 3 i think with a ball bearing ...
by Hybridd
Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4446

Fastest NZ Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder Quarter Mile ?

Hi

Here in South Africa we have some pretty fast Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder cars , some street legal and some not.

-Toyota AE92 Hatchback - Blacktop 20 valve - 13.5 sec
-Opel Corsa - C20XE - 2 litre 16 valve - 11.2 sec
-Ford Lazer - 2 litre 16 valve - 11.6 sec
-Golf 1 - 2 litre 16 valve ...