crisp

I was the same in my youth, racing motorcycles on the roads.

I think it was a phase i went through & i hope its the same for the Thai youths.

i wasn't untill i had an accident that i realised how stupid i was & was introduced to track racing.

Maybe race tracks are the answer? let the youths (supervised) use the tracks?

Just a thought

Chris

Hi,

Just to give you an option

I took my wife to the winery restaurant at silver lake.

A bit expensive & a bit out of the way, but it was nice made a change to Pattaya.

Chris

Hi,

Well it is the LOS & the rules are a bit diffrent here

How about a VW Golf GTI?

DSG gearbox, 210 BHP, 0-100 in 6.9 sec's. quicker if you chip it

I think for a 2nd hand one you should be able to obtain one for 2 million or less.

Chris

Hi,

I've had friends do engine swops, they've never had cooling probs.

The only things i would advise is, if the power & torque increase is significant, then a brake & suspension upgrade would be a good idea, to cope with the higher cornering speeds & also more braking power.

good luck

Chris

Hi,

Not sure if this helps or not.

A friend of mine had a similar problem with his autobox, It was a GMC truck, but i believe autoboxes are similar in design except for the DSG type. He did a bit of research on the o/c websites & it was correctly diagnosed be 2 solenoids that had malfunctioned. He changed them himself.

Have you tried doing a search on the Honda o/c websites?

good luck

Chris

Your correct, i had the same issue when buying my Golf GTI.

i have tried to join the VW community wesite but to no avail.

The price for your beetle is 1.78 Mil

try this link http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/th/vehicle/index.php?lang=en&make=VOLK&new=1

Drive safe

Chris

I am not sure which country you originate from, but i belive a International licence can only be used in countries other than your own!

I use a International licence in Thailand, that was issued to me in saudi arabia, although i'm a UK citizen. The reason being i don't want my UK licence taken from me from if i commit a traffic violation.

Drive safe

Chris.

I think the body kits fitted to most cars in Thailand, are for looks alone, even taxis have them.

Most cars can not go fast enough or have the performance for the spoilers etc to take effect.

Get a car with performance first, if you have the finances, then get a body kit fitted, if it already doesn't have one.

Drive safe!

Wish i could afford one !!!

Surely, the costs are also part of Importing?

The monster ECU is set whilst driving via a computer, to suit individuals driving.

Not sure of the torque or power output as i've never had it on a rolling road, but what i can say is, it made a big diffrence to acceleration.

I timed the 0-100 kph to just under 8 seconds, which for a 1 ton tank is pretty good, as least i think so!

Well i like the styling & if i t does come with the 2.8 diesel (180 BHP) i would definately consider one.

Anyone want to buy my Fortuner 3 ltr Diesel, monster ECU, FMIC, Big brakes (6 pot)?

Drive safe

hris

Every one to their own!

I personally like & now own a Fortuner, but that is not to say other vehicles in the same class are not better.

I hope your happy with your purchase , if you are , all good & well, it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks.does it?

Hi Big Gary,

Any chance of some pictures?

I see many saying it doesnt bother them ?

Riding in heavy rain is just stupid, Many drivers not slowing down, Many cant see due to the average wiper will not keeping the heavy rain off a window, Large and deep pools of water on the main roads with people hitting them at a 100KLM/H coming the oppsite direction. Your vision is poor at best and you can move at a snails pace.

Riding in Thailands heavy rains has nothing to do with riding in the rain back home.

I don't ride in the rain out of choice, unless of course i get caught in it.

I too have ridden in England in the wet on many occassions, so now i can choose not to, after all, riding my bike is a pleasure, but riding in the rain/wet is not!

Ride safe

Chris

looking for reds on the move............

One might have thought helicopters would have been more useful. What are they going to do, bomb them??

Possably the new Grippen jets that were attained earlier in the year.I think they have F16 as well?

Hi fellow forum followers,

I am considering changing my Fortuner steering wheel., mainly for cosmetic purposes, but find the standard one a bit large. ( iknow its a truck)

Does anyone one have any suggestions as to what would fit & where i could obtain one?

I have seen (only pictures) a Camry steering wheel fitted, but would any other type fit, possably lexus?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Chris

I use WD 40, & then rewax the area.

There are also "tar removers" in a spray can form , you can obtain from automotive stores/places.

drive safe

Chris

Not sure the new Fortuner is being released in the next couple of months, but i believe there is a updated Hi-lux model.

Drive safe

Chris

I was thinking of doing the same thing in the past, i know people have done it but it gets very expensive due to the tax laws here.

Anyway, a search on this fotum should give you more info,

Good luck.

Chris

I think toyota toyota have realised the mistake of putting the clocks in the middle, it was probably easier (cheaper) to build the car in that configuration.

Anyway, the new Yaris/Vios will have the clocks in the proper place ....on the drivers side!!

Drive safe

Chris

Congratulations Phil,

Are you the first to achieve that ammount of power from the 3.2 ?

Excuse my ignorance, but how did you change the diff...did you obtain one from another vehicle or change the internals?

Cheers

Chris

Depends if the girls are included !!!