SsangYong Lexus V8 conversion...

[Rudix]

Hi Rudix,

Shes old and worn, but now at least shes willing. Today was her first long drive and that with a one tonne trailer behind. Went like a breeze. All in all I am very happy with the conversion.

All the best my friend,

Henni

Hi Henni!

Sounds like a winner! Now I am wondering if my Pajero could do with an upgrade, was going to replace it but this might just be the solution. Need to think it over....

Keep well my friend, hope you will be in the air soon!
Rudi

[Rudix]

I prefer diesels. ( operational requirements, and grew up with diesels )

But I must agree, the change from a inline 6 to a V8 ( still diesel) seriously affect the way you pull away at a stop street or robot. )

It just happens !!

The installation looks nice and clean - enjoy.
That SsanYong will def surprise a few youngsters at the robot!!!

Bb

I also love diesels Bb, but for a change I wanted brute power, in this case about 350kw and 610nm running through a 8 speed gearbox. Addictive

[Henni]

Hi Rudix

What type of monster are you driving? Show us a pic, sounds very interesting.

Henni

[Rudix]

Hi Rudix

What type of monster are you driving? Show us a pic, sounds very interesting.

Henni

Hi Henni,

Nothing special, a stock standard BMW 650i

Here she is before she got her number plates, have only been driving her a short while but I think I am in love Loaded with electronics from active suspension, active steering, night vision, heads-up display and radar to mention a few.



Rudi

[Henni]

Hi Rudix,

Someone at work took me for a short spin in his. It had twin turbos. Ive never been in anything that accelerates so quickly, so I know how you feel. I am really happy for you my friend.

Sorry, I stand to be corrected. He had the X6. Dunno if they share the same engine...

Keep well,

Henni

[Rudix]

Hi Rudix,

Someone at work took me for a short spin in his. It had twin turbos. Ive never been in anything that accelerates so quickly, so I know how you feel. I am really happy for you my friend.

Sorry, I stand to be corrected. He had the X6. Dunno if they share the same engine...
Keep well,

Henni

Hi Henni,

Thanks, yes, the acceleration is amazing! The engine is similar to the X6 but tuned more for "sports" as it is lighter and has a different, lower, suspension and "active" exhaust that changes "tune" according to mode. The gearbox is also different, in economy mode it sits at about 1800 rpm @ 120 and it is not even in 8'th gear.

It is amazing how freely this big V8 revs, feels nippier than my Porsche.

Regards,
Rudi

[Henni]

Rudi my friend,

Why does someone like you bother with the type of aircraft you fly. I fly them because thats all I can afford to fly at the few times I can afford it at all.

Man, you are so far outside my league Im amazed you even talk to me... Dont you yearn for something more sophisticated? I should really call you sir when I address you and really, no pun intended.

Henni

[Rudix]

Rudi my friend,

Why does someone like you bother with the type of aircraft you fly. I fly them because thats all I can afford to fly at the few times I can afford it at all.

Man, you are so far outside my league Im amazed you even talk to me... Dont you yearn for something more sophisticated? I should really call you sir when I address you and really, no pun intended.

Henni

Henni, I fly what I do because I love these planes. If it gets to sophisticated the fun goes out the door! I like "fiddling" with my planes, if I really need to go from A to B I fly commercial.

Hey, leave the "sir" bit!! We are flying buddies remember, and this car is just a "mid-life" crisis thing (again ) It is just me spoiling myself after getting through a bad patch (health).

Keep well my friend.
Rudi

[Henni]

Hi Rudi,

Sleep well mate. Hopefully well yet share many flying stories again.

Henni

[slysi]

Hi Henni, Nothing special, a stock standard BMW 650i Here she is before she got her number plates, have only been driving her a short while but I think I am in love Loaded with electronics from active suspension, active steering, night vision, heads-up display and radar to mention a few. Rudi

Nothing special? Sweet ride

[slysi]

Rudi my friend, Why does someone like you bother with the type of aircraft you fly. I fly them because thats all I can afford to fly at the few times I can afford it at all. Man, you are so far outside my league Im amazed you even talk to me... Dont you yearn for something more sophisticated? I should really call you sir when I address you and really, no pun intended. Henni

Hey Henni, there is something about flying by the seat of our pants that we all love. No fancy gadgets needed to feel the freedom of the sky And as far as cars or other items goes, it does not put men in different leagues. We are all the same mate

[Rudix]

Hi Rudi,

Sleep well mate. Hopefully well yet share many flying stories again.

Henni

Thanks Henni!

Just got back from 2 hours flying in the Bush Baby, life is good

Yes, soon we will make new flying stories!

Have a great day!
Rudi

[Rudix]

Rudi my friend, Why does someone like you bother with the type of aircraft you fly. I fly them because thats all I can afford to fly at the few times I can afford it at all. Man, you are so far outside my league Im amazed you even talk to me... Dont you yearn for something more sophisticated? I should really call you sir when I address you and really, no pun intended. Henni

Hey Henni, there is something about flying by the seat of our pants that we all love. No fancy gadgets needed to feel the freedom of the sky And as far as cars or other items goes, it does not put men in different leagues. We are all the same mate

I agree 100% on both the planes and the cars!

[Rudix]

The joys of flying simple stick and rudder aircraft, dawn patrol and sunrise at Rhino Park this morning


Getting the Bush Baby ready for a flight, still pre-dawn



Sunrise!



Playing hide and seek with the sun

[Turbo]

Henni,

i am in the industry, and the price you paid was high! The engine with auto gearbox sells for R8000.00-R12000.00 the installation is not a big job, the biggest issue is making up engine and gearbox mounts. The Spitronics system that runs the gearbox swell as the engine sells for less than R6000.00.

I personally fitted one to a Ford Ranger bakkie of a friend of mine, and threw out the 2500 Diesel engine. The total cost of the job was R19000.00 with everything purchased except the mounts which we made ourselves.

it is a nice conversion for a bakkie or SUV - but I'm afraid you overpaid there.

Turbo

Please call me on 0833775227 ..................

Regards

Pieter

Your phone is on voice mail constantly .. number correct