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The Older 3 Litre Engine in the 525D Has a Huge Increase !!!

On 7/25/2019 at 5:38 AM, Mike Teavee said:

Have PM'd you their link... NB their services are only offered at Swampy...

Can you send me the same link also please ?

43 minutes ago, fredob43 said:

Good update PP. But I think you should have at least a test drive in the new TRD Tuna. That's if there are any about. Albeit you don't like the style. The new 2.8 lump it has is a vast improvement on the last 3lt one also the new 6 speed box that's a dream. Added to the fact it now has 20" rims and low profile tyres makes for much better handling. It's also much better on fuel but that's down to the driver.

Hope you find what suites you best of luck.

Very true, have not driven one, know you have had multiple Tunas as i have, was hoping a new generation might help, but seems nothing in the pipeline as yet

31 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

As I just answered to cranki's post, try the Honda Accord. Everything you would want in a nice sized car. Luxury, space, balls and style.

It is a nice looking Car, Plus the Misses likes it too which helps ????

Thankyou all for the replies, many interesting thoughts
Have always liked BMW's but here they really are just too expensive, and although i fancy a nice 5 series, would not pay the new price and i guess by buying secondhand defeat the whole object of just one car for retirement, it really has to be new i think.
If money was no object would buy a Nice BMW or Audi, but the budget will not run to that (unless i knew i had only a few years left haha)
Have sort of looked at the Honda Civic, Plus the Toyota CHR both obviously smaller vehicles, the ultimate aim is not to downsize or upsize really, it is to find something reasonable that is easy to service and will last the years, Looked also at the New Volvo XC40 and 10 Years warranty ? (That may have been the XC60) But nearest dealer in Bangkok does not work for me.
and yes of course another Fortuner is also an option, but for whatever reason i do not really like the shape of this new one . .  i have one of the last TRD (Series 5 I think) January 2015 Registered, and the only reason i have not changed it yet is because i do not like the look of the new one . . . 

I think it is a good topic as would also apply to someone just coming here for retirement 

New Car for Retirement

Am coming up to retiring shortly and have planned to buy a New Vehicle
What are peoples thoughts on exactly what to buy ?

I have a Fortuner now, its my 5th one, Like them and they have never let me down.

But, Once retired my annual mileage maybe 5000 Kms Per Year Maximum, it really would only be used for shopping and trips to Golf

I have not really set a budget as such, but would go to maybe 2,000,000 but having said that if I found what I thought the right vehicle it would not matter if it was much less

Interested in peoples thoughts on what to buy as would intend to keep it forever (within reason) and not be changing every few years as I have done previously.

My thought process has changed dramatically thinking about this, From another New Fortuner, then the opposite scale a New Toyota CHR, or even an older BMW 525D with the 3 litre engine that goes forever

Is Venom IPTV any Good, I hear a fair few Places are using it ?

Looking for something to replace Truevisions
Want Sport (Golf + F1) Nat Geo History etc etc and Films ?

Looking for a Qualified Health & Safety Professional to work in the onshore Mineral and Geothermal Drilling Industry.

This is just an exploratory request to see if there are people here who are looking for a way to get into this industry and maybe as a vehicle to enable them to stay here in Asia.
Ideally suited to young single recently qualified, this is a hands on role.

Experience in the Drilling industry would be a big bonus; however, it is not an absolute requirement.
The position would initially be in Africa in some locations we are soon to commence project work.

You must be formally qualified and capable of implementing, reviewing and running safety systems.

Capable of writing JSEA/SWP and reviewing also

Intermediate level reporting to Country Managers and overall to General Manager EH&S, initial 3 Month Temporary Contract to see if you like us and we like you.
All flights, visas, work permits , accommodation, food etc paid for by the Company while at work, negotiable rosters

Please PM me with your CV Qualifications and/ or Details

Pattaya Yesterday 

36 minutes ago, onekoolguy said:

Looks like a cut to me?

Defects are usually in the form of a tread separation. Bubble, etc.

I am suprised the tire is still intact.

Often they are destroyed by running flat when losing air at highway speeds. Then a little hard to say what happened?

All good, Just wondered what others thought, will put it down to a small bottle and tough luck
Rapid but not immediate deflation and pulled up within a couple hundred meters to change the wheel, so no running while flat

41 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Looks more like 2000 Kms.

Looks can be deceptive then . . . . . . . . . 

43 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Glad you OK one of those "what the hell" things. 

Doesn't look like a tyre defect to me, looks like a knife cut.

I would say the tyre has run over something, possibly glass being top of the list.

Thanks, was just interested, and yes my thoughts would be one of those small Red Bull Type Bottles
Was Nearside Rear and not much of a speed and also stopped within a couple Hundred Meters so all good
Changing the Wheel of the Fortuner in 40+ Heat was not much fun though

Am interested in others thought here . .  Recently had a near Blow Out Rear Nearside Tyre, Huge Bang and Rapid Deflation, saw nothing on the road but it may have been a small bottle or something ?

Tyre was Brand New (Maybe 200Kms)

Split right through between the treads, should not the steel banding in the Tyre make that impossible ?

Anyway, Tyre Supplier says 

"Guarantee covers material or manufacturing defects, but on your tyre damage caused by normal road using it is under cover gurantee."

What do you think ? I have already replaced the tyre, the external split is easy to see, pretty hard to see inside but have attached some Pictures

Thanks Guys

On 4/23/2019 at 6:27 PM, wpcoe said:

One plus for VT5 is that (I've heard) they already offer fibre internet service.  Jealous?  Who me?  (Yep.)

 

If you are interested in beach access, there is a locked gate (VT5 owners have a card key) at the beach end of the driveway.

 

The foreign-owned 49% quota is full at both VT5 buildings, so the units still for sale by the developer are only for Thai- or company-owned purchases.

 

I looked at VT5 when I bought in 2016 and was impressed with the state of the buildings in general and the units I looked at in particular, but decided to buy elsewhere.

Well I have Decided to Buy, from an existing Owner and in Foreign Quota, Had not heard of Fibre Optic Available ? 3BB is in the Condo already with a Maximum 50Mb Download Speed available ? I know TOT also available in the Building, but not been made aware of a Fibre Option ? Does anyone have any details please ?

2 hours ago, transam said:

 

Great Sound ????

27 minutes ago, geisha said:

Are you looking to buy or rent ?

Buy, so want to find out as much about the building as possible

Have been searching all afternoon but apart from a little used FB Page cannot find the info i was looking for

"Are there any groups or websites that give information for owners of VT5 Jomtien Pattaya Condo's ? Such as Meetings, AGM Info, Legals, etc etc ?"
Any link with info would be appreciated thanks

On 4/6/2019 at 4:22 PM, JaiLai said:

Car is now just over 4 years old, Kms 65,000 and the original Tyres Bridgestone Dueler were still above the wear limit indicator, I just decided it was time to change them as have a few long distance journeys coming up . . 
OEM Tyres (Bridgestone) were 11,500 Baht each . . . . . Had these fitted and balance and also full car tracking for 15,000 Baht
Did some research on these tyres and think they are very new to the Thai market, and have good reviews on a UK website i looked at, thought i would give them a try, decent tread pattern and riding as nicely as the bridgestone in my opinion right now

What sort of mileage did you get out the set you’ve just replaced? Same tires?

Thanks



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I just bought a new set of Maxxis S-Pro SUV and am very Happy with them

Maxxis SPRO Brand New Made 7th Week this Year, Decent Tread Pattern and a good overall Tyre Rating and a very good price

Now to get them fitted and see what they are like

Does anyone know of a good Tyre Shop in Pattaya that are happy to fit "Online Purchased" Tyres, obviously for a Fee, Decent shop with all balancing tracking facilities . . 

If all 3 of your emails are the same domain, for example @samran.com then no, you cant have the domain registered/hosted in 2 different places

Yep, all gate smoking rooms closed also, look like smoking has had its day in the airport now

Confirm smoking room padlocked and closed this morning in the Miracle  Lounge