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23 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Facebook has clubs for most car makes.

Thanks.  Yes I've already joined some of the marque specific FB groups.  Decent for pictures of the cars and vehicles for sale.  I was just looking for more tech, sources for services, parts, knowledge etc.  Thanks for the tip.

On 2/7/2020 at 8:36 PM, Kwasaki said:

Plenty about but expensive, just google it.

Not sure if I'm misunderstanding.  There is plenty of what about?  If you are referencing sportscars, I acknowledged the expense in my initial post.  That's was not my question but was actually looking for like minded enthusiasts in Thailand on-line.  If there are sportscar clubs about and they are expensive and they are on Google can you let me know as I found naught.

Cheers

Greetings - I've been in Thailand more than 12 years mow and have enjoyed myself immensely riding motorcycles on and offroad.  I'm looking at sport cars (yes I know the usual challenges: cost, spare parts, etc.) to add something new for me over here.  All the years of riding motorcycles in the north of Thailand I have never come across groups of drivers enjoying the twisting roads like I have with the many motorcyclists I come upon.  Motorcyclists over here have a plethora of websites, Facebook groups etc to garner contacts, make friends, talk about bikes and modifications etc.  Not sure if my internet skills are in question but I've not uncovered anything of the like for Sports cars over here.  Anyone have any links or finger pointing?

I understand the barrier to entry with cars but I was hoping there are other enthusiasts somewhere.

Thank you.

Thanks heaps Kwasaki.  

Yer name reminds of triple cylinder 750cc two strokes of times gone by.

Thankfully not married.  Always wondered why divorced gents come here to go down that path again.

Not for a house but makes excellent lightweight tarp material for cheap.

Again thank you for the link.

Greetings all.

Wondering if you all have found a source for Duponts Tyvek, or a local equivlent in your housebuilding projects?

Tyvek is DuPont's version of housewrapping, it allows water vapor to pass through but not water molecules.  Think of it like Gore Tex for wrapping the outside layers of your house before the final shell goes over the top.

Any ideas?

Greetings,

I need to obtain some basic lab tests done on my blood to monitor my diabetes. Hospitals want me to meet with their doctor that I don't need. Are there any labs that I can get the blood pulled and test results ran in Chiang Mai?

Thank you.

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I would suggest clearing customs in Bangkok. The Customs process there is a lot less intense and the odds of getting checked are remote. Then just simply walk up stairs and check into your connecting flight into Chiang Mai.

Best of luck.

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Well I have been dehydrating in the oven to see about the process after my not overly successful attempt at the bamboo basket outdoors.  So far tomatoes, apples, and cherries have worked.  Also tried yogurt and some spaghetti sauce.  Sauce went fine but rehydrating the yogurt was a failure haha. Dante's glass rig will increase the temps dramatically and is much more efficient.  Being a lazy bugger I ordered one off Lazada.

Thanks everyone for the input.

Thanks guys for the responses.

Dante Does your dryer have a fan inside your dryer,?  are the sides screen?  How long with your system doe it take for the bananas to fully dehydrate.  I'm going on two days in my normal oven which seems like forever.  I've sliced the bananas about 1/4" thick or 6mm.

CMKiwi yes looking at Lazada now, thanks for the suggestion.

Greetings,

I am looking for electric/gas food dehydrators ( for drying fruits, vedgies, etc.) however I've been unlucky in finding them.  Any finger pointing help would be appreciated.  I did a search and found Yok on the SuperHighway opposite Makro sells them  Sadly their starting prices were 20,000Bht.  Gulp.  I want to try drying food and am looking for an inexpensive version with which to dip my toes.  In the states you can get them all day for under $100.  I attempted the Thai way of drying them in the bamboo basket but after 3 days the  bananas were far from dry and that is in 34 degree weather.  I'm certain there are inexpensive dehydratora about it's just discovering where, as is always the challenge over here.

Thanks in advance.

after living here for more than a decade im in need of something different .  I've got a friend visiting for a month and was thinking about signing up for some yoga sessions or retreat. can anyone please provide some places they can recommend. or where i can find info about such activities, facebook group names etc.? thanks in advance.

Does anyone have any idea where to source day laborers?

When in need I used to utilize laborers for yard work, construction etc from the field just south of JJ market.  I drove by the other day and alas the throng of day laborers are simply not there.  Guessing the BIB have cracked down.  Soooo prey tell, where is a new source for day laborers?

On the advice of this forum I posted a couple questions to Ton at Pro Auto. His responses were both helpful and honest. Some of the work was outside his area of expertise at Pro Auto as they were specialist motorsports modifications. He was helpful and informative with his areas of expertise. On top of that he sourced out answers to my questions above his areas of expertise, this is well above the service I have received at most places.

He sourced all the information I needed without any repayment to him other than servicing a customer. He knows and understands that service like that will solidify customers like me for a long time.

Ton the owner is not only a gent for great service for your vehicle he's also an interesting lad to talk regarding business strategy and his goals.

I have purchased a set of tires for him along with a full service on my truck. I was pleasantly surprised to see the wheels being bolted to the car with a torque wrench. A tool I sadly do not see utilized all to often over here.

8 have referred two friends to his shop and will continue to recommend him as he went above and beyond in his service to me.

Thank you for the response. I shall stop by this afternoon for a chat.

Greetings ProAuto,

Can your company lower late model pickup truck suspension ( Toyota, Ford, Nissan)? If so, by how much before the ride is compromised to an unacceptable level? I'm looking to lower the rear tailgate height by 100mm on a 2wd if possible? A firm ride does not bother me, but I don't want to compromise it into a ride that feels like the leafs/springs/torsion bars have been replaced with rebar.

I can stop by by for a chat tomorrow if it is something you handle.

Thank you/

Thought they only did tires. I'll post in his thread. Thank you.

Any others?

I'm looking for a recommended service facility that can lower a late model truck. Any specialists or knowledgeable people available locally?

Thanks for the replies. I alrrady have a two layer roof concrete roof with air gap between the steel tin. However the tin is laid poorly and not sufficient coverage hence why additional framework is needed.

"Looking for others that could swing by and give me their take on my roof situation."

I'm not sure English or Thai speaking will be quite enough in your case!

(only a mild tease - don't issue hate mail!)

Haha. You know me well....I need loads of help.....and not only with the roof.

Anyone have any contacts for roofers?

Well it's that time of year that roof leaks make themselves noticeable. I'm looking for contacts of roofing contractors/crew in Chaing Mai. Please list some people with which you have had good success. English or Thai speaking ok.

I just got a quote of 280k for a 268 Sqm house. Includes metal framework and Spanish style steel tile. Looking for others that could swing by and give me their take on my roof situation.

Thank you.

Thought I would follow up on my experience. I used Nim See Sinh trucking company to move. A huge 3 axle truck twice as big as a uhaul style truck filled to the rafters and bed filled to the tail gate. Six lovely gents did the loading and unloading, moved everything into the rooms I wanted for 4500 baht total. I did box everything myself using boxes and large plastic trash bags. Total time spent was 3 hours. A fantastic option for those in need and can pack their own items.

Checked in with NimSee Sinh transport as they have done some stuff for me in the past. 2000 baht for a truck and 2000 baht for six guys. With a price like that I did not even bother calling the place run by the UK gent as Living Los post made me gag in regards to pricing. I'm sure he provides a great service and attitude however with that price mark up it would not be my cup of tea.

Greetings....I have a friend in need of movers to relocate within Chiang Mai. Not just a couple pick up trucks worth of stuff, but a large 3 bedroom house with all the goodies needs to be moved? Does anyone have any suggestion?

Thanks for the reply.

Ok I will take your advice and have a look at some of the magazines. I have many thai friends who can translate also.

I did search through many of the forums (including cefiro specific ones) and there are many people offering to fit the 2jz, might be worth asking them also.

Always better to have a referral from someone who has done it before and has personal experience with a shop. Hopefully there is someone on this forum who has experience in this regard.

I have personal experience with SY Unique Performance and what you plan they can do with their eyes shut, so to speak, but they are not cheap. I've known the owners, two brothers, Art and Oak since 1999. Both were educated in New Zealand and speak good English. Their workshops are located near Srinakarin at the start of the Bangkok/Chonburi motorway

In the past they have re-engined Accords and Evos for myself and friends. I've personally driven Cefiros (JZs and RBs), Imprezas, BMW E30s, the blue R32 on their facebook (also on YouTube), a modified Maserati Shamal, all built entirely by their shop. Many of their cars are regularly featured in the local magazines and race at the Bangkok drags. Their other business, SY Antique, rebuilds classics to concourse standards.

https://www.facebook.com/SYUNIQUEPERFORMANCE

contactwd Oak. Thankyou.

Thanks for the reply.

Ok I will take your advice and have a look at some of the magazines. I have many thai friends who can translate also.

I did search through many of the forums (including cefiro specific ones) and there are many people offering to fit the 2jz, might be worth asking them also.

Always better to have a referral from someone who has done it before and has personal experience with a shop. Hopefully there is someone on this forum who has experience in this regard.

I have personal experience with SY Unique Performance and what you plan they can do with their eyes shut, so to speak, but they are not cheap. I've known the owners, two brothers, Art and Oak since 1999. Both were educated in New Zealand and speak good English. Their workshops are located near Srinakarin at the start of the Bangkok/Chonburi motorway

In the past they have re-engined Accords and Evos for myself and friends. I've personally driven Cefiros (JZs and RBs), Imprezas, BMW E30s, the blue R32 on their facebook (also on YouTube), a modified Maserati Shamal, all built entirely by their shop. Many of their cars are regularly featured in the local magazines and race at the Bangkok drags. Their other business, SY Antique, rebuilds classics to concourse standards.

https://www.facebook.com/SYUNIQUEPERFORMANCE

Thanks Swiss Geez, I have contacted Oak and we are on the hunt for a decent vehicle. So far a great experience.