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Obscuring the registration is a failure. Locals probably remove the bull bar before the test.

Just because I've never actually seen one, doesn't mean they don't exist, but I've never seen a Mitsubishi (triton) diesel motor with a tachometer that shows higher than 6,000 rpm. Usually with a red line of 4,000 rpm. Designed governance would prevent exceedance of the stock envelope  limits.

If your motor can produce 7,000 rpm, it's most likely that modifications have been made. And it would smoke like a volcano as a result.

1st website is from a typical Somchai shop. Second does maintenance/repairs (there's a Brit connection at this one).

Lots of Somchai shops around Thailand. With many retailing chinese products and/or copy parts. Bembo and Bimbo brakes being a prime example. The better copiers spell Brembo correctly, but don't get the graphics right.

I would look at your Marques upgrade kits first before going elsewhere. It's your vehicle so up to you. Could be worth asking one of the mechanics at Toyota (or visit a local 'named' service center) about the best places to try.

So, why didn't you stay the recommended hotel?

You should have a service schedule for the vehicle. Take a look at it for periodicity affected maintenance items. Servicing nowadays is little more than filter and fluid changes. There's also an OBD check and visual inspection.

If anything shows from the latter, they'll advise you at that time.

5 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

So why did you not suggest a hotel like i initially asked for then??? the mind boggles....

 

Hopefully i don't bump into you!

People that have a home in an area don't need to stay in a hotel there.

I would only suggest a hotel in my area to folks I know. That's because I have some understanding of their personal preferences. Other than stating a price range you haven't expressed any preference.

Better to read reviews and decide for yourself. If it's not up to your expectation, it's on you. There's no-one else to vent your frustrations on. Which is perhaps your preference for dealing with failure.

Is the statement 'tinted lime green but transparent' indicative of the research depth and fidelity?

Could eventually prove to be worthwhile in an advanced form and a patent of the current development could prove to be fortuitous.

Nikolas Tesla never lived to see his most significant ideas and patents commercially fulfilled. Took a smart guy and advances in technology to make his motor available to the masses.

Technological advances are much quicker now though. Even so, I'd like to see a comparison of the green filter and a standard solar cell on a North facing wall.

Hate to say this, but for future reference you may wish to consider that: Beef comes from a steer. It's generally red in color. You're using what appears to be chicken. Even veal isn't that lean or pale.

2 hours ago, starky said:

Hang on .. so its a brand new "vintage" item that requires a service. Right.

Special paradox issue.

6 hours ago, billrose said:

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/5-months-to-import-used-cars-into-thailand-before-ban-hits/

Timeframe has expired. The article actually states this.

Question you should be asking is: Would I pay some-one 15,000 GBP to own that vehicle?

A one year lease is for one year. After that year it has expired and if you want to stay, a new lease is required.

On 11/4/2020 at 9:21 AM, Pumpuynarak said:

 

The plot thickens lol, so why don't they call it B10 as its not just plain old diesel ?

Did you ever read George Orwell's 1984 or Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451?

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

What is a clay bar supposed to do?

Sell dirty beer?

On 10/21/2020 at 12:15 PM, samtab said:

hello,

 

first time buying ugly hiking shoes, so I am looking at decathlon products which are usually good.

but is there any expert here who could tell me why it's better buying the expensive brands ?

or decathlon shoes are good enough ?

https://www.decathlon.co.th/en/13189-hiking-trekking-shoes?refinementList[nature_id_en][0]=Shoes&sortBy=decathlon_thailand_category_price_asc

 

thank you.

Depends on  your characterisation of what hiking is and your expectations of the footwear. Haven't come across anything in Thailand  that a pair of approach shoes can't handle, unless you're planning to go higher than HVS  classification.

Approach shoes  may look like clumsy sneakers, but they support your feet and have a robust sole. So, check  how the sole twists and how easily your feet slip inside the shoe.

If you're main concern is about how they look. You're unlikely to need an expensive shoe.

On 9/30/2020 at 9:19 AM, NanLaew said:

If your lamb shanks are turning into soup, then you're doing it all wrong.

That would be because they used a slow cooker then.

They're okay for finishing stuff off and to be honest some veggie food is better finished that way. Trouble with meats is they need to be seared first (requiring a high temperature) to retain a semblance of flavor when cooked.

Preheat a grill or oven to 325 or more and put in seasoned meat at room temperature. Cook for 30 minutes and then turn off the heat. 4 or 5 hours later you've got a tasty and tender meal. Any longer and it's a cold cut.

250 hours or 1 year and change the filter. There is a handbook. Page 101.

21 minutes ago, userabcd said:

How are they driving those piles?

 

What they really need is one of those simple pile driving rigs the piling contractors use (tripod, winch, cables and hammer weight) There are lots of these things around Thailand usually operated by 3 people.

 

Does your contractor not have a connection to get advice from someone with basic piling experience?

 

To get the piles in the ground the hammer needs to be dropped on the pile head from a certain height to overcome the grounds end resistance and skin friction. Usually they install a wooden shoe cushion on top of the pile to not damage the top end of the concrete pile when the hammer makes contact.

The shock effect from your description just can't be replicated by a 'backhoe'. Would like to see the architects drawing.

46 minutes ago, w94005m said:

Thanks and disappointingly, this is a farang landlord, which was what shocked me even more.

Why more shocked? There's 'good' and not 'so good' landlords and tenants throughout the world. Your landlord  seems to belong in the second category. Although I doubt the sudden mass failure scenario, I'm sure a suitable compromise should have been possible.

If your statements are correct; dump the landlord, rental properties are hardly a scarcity these days. If not dump them anyway, as it's unlikely they would have your best interests at heart after your malignment.

23 hours ago, sncoem said:

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Thank you but I don't want to remove the parts to put them in oven.

As you said painting is more than enough, so why the trouble of powder coating ?

 

 

Powder coating is best for lower components of a vehicle. It's a more robust coating and nowadays most calipers have been powder coated. Drums, not so much. It's likely that your calipers haven't been finished to a standard that would accept a gloss finish.

Whatever coating you choose. the surfaces need to be prepared in order to accept that coating. Paint won't necessitate complete removal of the calipers. But overspray could be an issue and look unsightly. Additionally, the new paint may not take properly and look bad in the near future.

Finishing and powder coat would mean you have to remove (and strip) the calipers then send them to a workshop for processing. Meaning your vehicle is off-road for a while and subsequently the calipers and brakes would need to be: re-assembled and bled.

Haven't had experience of 'caliper covers' or 'copies' of renowned brands. Other than they're an obvious fake. If I was to choose one, it would be the the covers. The copies could have serious issues.

Used to be a French Bouchar in Soi 88 that did Cumberland. Maybe they stopped trading. Maybe worth a look.

Otherwise try Villa or Makro (Makro offer a TGM variant). There's also a Topps Market but I've never been.

You may get more useful advice if you advise your definition of soon.

Just spent 10 days there and all beaches were fine. Weather was a bit damp and somewhat cool.

No problem getting into any open restaurant of your choice. Both Irish pubs had no Guinness and scant resources of much that you would visit an Irish pub for.

Get a copy of the chanote (both sides) and take it to the Local Land Office. They will apprise you of the standing of your Chanote. Go alone (only with your wife) and be wary of calls to the 'owner'. If you are able to find a 'trustworthy' lawyer, then they should accompany you. 

A trustworthy individual is difficult to find. So your best option is probably going to be a representative from the bank. As they have a vested interest in the transaction.

Personally, I/we only commit to contracts of significance subject to the approval our 'Lawyer Daggett'. Could well have walked away from some lucrative opportunities. Yet due diligence has grossly minimized our losses. Given 20/20 hindsight.

5 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

I purchased a PX1 Ranger the day they were released in Thailand in 2011, I purchased a 2020 PX3 Ranger 6 weeks ago.

 

Both had/have service intervals of 15,000km.

Thought the periodicity would be the same. Just couldn't be bothered checking.

What's your thoughts on the new(er) truck?

Had a test drive of a 'Raptor' a while back. Enjoyed the ride, but wasn't impressed by the drive train.

On 10/6/2020 at 9:35 AM, faraday said:

Not going to start a new thread, wastes time.

 

My Wildtrak has 40k on the clock, 3 years old.

 

Brakes are starting to squeak a little, & doubt the pads need replacing as I'm very gentle with braking.

 

Don't want to take it into Ford, until I have some idea of the issue.

 

Any suggestions as to what might be causing it?

 

@transam

 

Or anyone else.

 

Thanks.

 

 

Have 2 Rangers.

Both squeal from the rear drums and have done so, for 3 years, toward the end of the monsoon season. Used to clean the drums. Now I live with it and it disappears shortly after the rains stop.