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by Alex Roux
14 Jan 2023 12:01
Forum: 29. Events
Topic: 23 September 2023 - Day outing - Berakkah
Replies: 5
Views: 2919

Re: 23 September - Day outing - Berakkah

This is the Rhino obstacle:

by Alex Roux
13 Jan 2023 14:24
Forum: 29. Events
Topic: Carnage Canyon 18-21 March 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 8171

Carnage Canyon 18-21 March 2023

Carnage Canyon consists of two days of intensive rock crawling. It is generally regarded as one of the toughest 4x4 trails in Southern Africa. For long wheel based vehicles bare minimum is 35" and rear locker. But to make to "the Beach" at the end of the trail is unlikely for a long w...
by Alex Roux
13 Jan 2023 09:57
Forum: 29. Events
Topic: 23 September 2023 - Day outing - Berakkah
Replies: 5
Views: 2919

23 September 2023 - Day outing - Berakkah

The day 23 Sept 2023 has been booked with Barakah for the Patrol forum. This will be a day drive on the Saturday. But if you want to sleep over, there is accommodation which you can book directly yourself. See the link below: http://www.berakah.co.za/accomodation-gallery.aspx For the day drive, plea...
by Alex Roux
10 Jan 2023 10:41
Forum: 24. Trip Reports
Topic: Overlanding - Namibia
Replies: 15
Views: 6461

Re: Overlanding - Namibia

Might be good to inform the Maxxi Reps about this one :thumbup:
by Alex Roux
09 Jan 2023 15:13
Forum: 24. Trip Reports
Topic: Overlanding - Namibia
Replies: 15
Views: 6461

Re: Overlanding - Namibia

That I forgot to mention. I have mixed feelings about Maxxis. On one occasion, I had a puncture on one tire where a nail got into a space between the treads in the centre. Just a few km's after Ethosa there was a side wall damage. Obviously I had to inflate the tire after gravel. I am not sure how ...
by Alex Roux
07 Jan 2023 08:10
Forum: 16. DIY Projects
Topic: OM606
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Re: OM606

The OM606 is a great engine, but not my first choice for rock crawling.
In that regard I still think the TB48 is the most versatile for Patrol applications
by Alex Roux
03 Jan 2023 12:25
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Symmetry 4WD 1997 Nissan Patrol Y60 GQ 4.2 SGL TB42S
Replies: 36
Views: 19828

Re: Symmetry 4WD 1997 Nissan Patrol Y60 GQ 4.2 SGL TB42S

I have driven that hill before.
It very much depends on the conditions of the day how hard it is. It seems like it was dry and dusty for you, which made it slippery.
by Alex Roux
28 Nov 2022 16:14
Forum: 29. Events
Topic: Year end 18-20 Nov Moegatle
Replies: 34
Views: 12908

Re: Year end 18-20 Nov Moegatle

Dirk

Are you going to post pictures and videos here?
by Alex Roux
13 Nov 2022 19:11
Forum: 07. Reference Library
Topic: The costs of having a Petrol vs Diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 4820

Re: True costs of having a Petrol vs Diesel

Engine performance is for me a slightly different topic. As far as low rev torque is concerned, in my view nothing beats a petrol carburetor. But it needs a right foot feathering it, which a big diesel doesn't. So, even if a TD42 has less torque, not having to feather with your foot changes how you ...
by Alex Roux
12 Nov 2022 22:13
Forum: 07. Reference Library
Topic: The costs of having a Petrol vs Diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 4820

The costs of having a Petrol vs Diesel

Recently I have been chatting to a friend who drives a petrol model Cruiser bakkie that's been rigged for touring. He was complaining about his consumption, (around 5 and sometimes less than 5 km/l in traffic). And it made me wonder again why the TB48 gets such a bad rap. The EFI 4500 is notoriously...

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