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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand
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Originally Posted by malcb  ....Simex are sold in the UK, seen a few on LR's, am I right in thinking they are an Australian brand? Tried to check on the web but the Simex site seems down, prices seemed very good when I last saw some for sale but that was a while ago. | I seem to remember that they are either Malaysian or Indonesian. - Could be wrong though.
I don't think "country of origin" matters so much these days. Good quality-control seems to be able to be achieved almost anywhere. (Similarly with poor quality control.) 
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Name's really Tom & I have a 1979 Australian-market BJ40 that is RHD and mainly "original" with Toyota PTO winch, 16" split rims, drums all round, B engine, H41 transmission and 12V electrics that I've owned since 1981
A hood is really a bonnet. A fender is really a guard. A windshield is really a windscreen. A zerk is really a nipple. A tire is really a tyre...........
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02-16-08, 01:19 PM
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| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by malcb Matt, nice write up, not bored at all, comp stuff is particularly interesting. I was wondering if the comps you enter are open or restrictive on the tire choice. Noticed a trend in the UK for comp rules not allowing the more agressive treads.
Simex are sold in the UK, seen a few on LR's, am I right in thinking they are an Australian brand? Tried to check on the web but the Simex site seems down, prices seemed very good when I last saw some for sale but that was a while ago. | There are rules for tires, 1st is must have at least 50% contact pattern, no agricultural tractor tires. If I recall correctly the CCDA rules are 36" and 38" depending on class of event.
Most here run Simex or TSL Swampers, becoming popular the BFG Crawler but a few run other brands.
Simex is Malaysian.
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02-16-08, 01:42 PM
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| Great write-up and story. I especially liked the sound of your turbo's
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02-16-08, 02:03 PM
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| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| Woooooohoooooo I'm a STICKY 
Thanks for all the great comments guys glad you have enjoyed the ride, I know I do
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02-16-08, 02:09 PM
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| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
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Originally Posted by Tvaldriz Great write-up and story. I especially liked the sound of your turbo's
60 while you were mudding. | Which Turbo 60?
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02-17-08, 06:43 PM
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| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| Few more top pics.
Vic Winch 07 
I like Rocks 
How not to drive my favorite spot  and yes the stump is moving it ended up in the back of the Zuk  
Helicopter flight from a trip down the great Ocean over the 12 Apostles. 
Rescued 
Swimming on a hot summers day  
On top of the world with friends 
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02-18-08, 07:52 PM
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| Hands down best ROTW I've read. You've done a damn fine job!
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02-18-08, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by matt.mcinnes Have a listen for yourself  |
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02-18-08, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: arkansas
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| Great post! That is a badass cruiser. Congrats and have fun  | |
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02-19-08, 02:43 PM
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#31 (permalink)
| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| For those wondering how I did on points 4 and 5.
I have no smoked since Christmas Day 2006 and 
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02-20-08, 05:12 PM
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#32 (permalink)
| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| Where I am now
This is out. 
This is empty 
This is to go in. 
Wiring loom first though. 
For this. 
Then this. 
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02-20-08, 08:41 PM
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| woot! my car made it into your ROTW (the white car on the hill)! lol yeah we have had great fun at comps in ur truck matt, has been awesome. Mud up to my armpits n all lol
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02-20-08, 09:48 PM
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#34 (permalink)
| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
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Originally Posted by marin woot! my car made it into your ROTW (the white car on the hill)! lol yeah we have had great fun at comps in ur truck matt, has been awesome. Mud up to my armpits n all lol
marin | More than welcome, I remember you pacing out side the car on your first stage at your first comp. Told you, do it once do it right and don't rush. It's been a ball.
Still can't believe we dragged your sorry ass through Eli Creek though
The other half of Team Penrite 2006 
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02-27-08, 10:24 PM
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#35 (permalink)
| | IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tigard, OR
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Originally Posted by matt.mcinnes Have a listen for yourself |  Wow. Can't wait to see and hear your new 2FE in action. | |
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02-27-08, 11:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NSW Australia
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| WOOHOO Matt way to go - now hurry up and get that motor in! 
Nah your doing a great job
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| unreal pics man! you've done a hell of a job!
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02-29-08, 07:47 AM
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#38 (permalink)
| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| Well after an extra week as ROTW all I can say is
TKS for all the great comments and the help over the years, still learing, but always an answer here.
Top site and top blokes.
Matt
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#39 (permalink)
| | Lifer with a 2F-ETI
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne
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| I'm still here
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| | Mmmm... Marshmellows
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