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Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
What a great day!! Thanks to all involved in the arrangements. Splitting the groups also made for good progress and much playtime.
The small incident with the engine fire showed how quickly something can go wrong and how the correct actions with a fire stick prevented a very serious incident.
I will be off to the shops to buy some fire sticks on Monday.
Got some good pics and will post tomorrow.
Chris.
The small incident with the engine fire showed how quickly something can go wrong and how the correct actions with a fire stick prevented a very serious incident.
I will be off to the shops to buy some fire sticks on Monday.
Got some good pics and will post tomorrow.
Chris.
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
I had a great day under Vaughan's very good and friendly guidance and took the 'trol through obstacles I would simply never have dared on my own.
It's a very capable machine indeed and the obstacles it is capable of crossing are certainly beyond anything I would normally tackle while overlanding. It also surprised me with how little fuss and wheelspin it did its work. Even Vaughan noted it. I didn't tell him though that I'd deliberately filled the tanks chockers before driving out so as to put a bit more weight on the back wheels and suspension. Peter unfortunately had some problems with his carburetor / fuel pump.
What's a fire stick, Chris?
It's a very capable machine indeed and the obstacles it is capable of crossing are certainly beyond anything I would normally tackle while overlanding. It also surprised me with how little fuss and wheelspin it did its work. Even Vaughan noted it. I didn't tell him though that I'd deliberately filled the tanks chockers before driving out so as to put a bit more weight on the back wheels and suspension. Peter unfortunately had some problems with his carburetor / fuel pump.
What's a fire stick, Chris?
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
Clem,
Yes , these vehicles are awesome. This was a somewhat mild set of obstacles. These cars can do much worse. (Rust de winter and Moegatle are more challenging).
I don't know if the correct name is "fire stick" but it was the tube that Peter used to put out his premature braai.
Chris.
Yes , these vehicles are awesome. This was a somewhat mild set of obstacles. These cars can do much worse. (Rust de winter and Moegatle are more challenging).
I don't know if the correct name is "fire stick" but it was the tube that Peter used to put out his premature braai.
Chris.
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
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Jy't sports gemis!!! Jammer man!!!!!
Vandag was 'n Learning Curve. Vat jou brandblusser saam!!!
Jy't sports gemis!!! Jammer man!!!!!
Vandag was 'n Learning Curve. Vat jou brandblusser saam!!!
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
See the pamphlet attached.What's a fire stick, Chris?
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
Glad and relieved that it could be extinguished.
For the past two years, my fire stryker has taken permanent residence under the driver seat.
The big advantage of the firestryker over normal fire bottle is that it does not require maintenance or service.
They are not cheap but there is of course no price on safety
For the past two years, my fire stryker has taken permanent residence under the driver seat.
The big advantage of the firestryker over normal fire bottle is that it does not require maintenance or service.
They are not cheap but there is of course no price on safety
Skilpad, Shortie, Toro & Masewa
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
Sounds like I missed out big time..
I have a 2.5 kg dry powder on top of drawer system .have stopped 2 fires with it before but will also get a stick
Clem I use to go all over with my 4.8 was stock only 33 tires patrollies are great cars
I have a 2.5 kg dry powder on top of drawer system .have stopped 2 fires with it before but will also get a stick
Clem I use to go all over with my 4.8 was stock only 33 tires patrollies are great cars
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
My sincerest thanks to all those who offered help, advise or even just moral support.
Still the best club around!
I will replace my Fire Striker with two. In my opinion it has two great advantages over normal extinguishers. Firstly, that one has been in my car for about five years, without any maintenance. It worked perfectly and was easy and quick to use, functioned perfectly and prevented any serious damage. Secondly, it is much smaller and lighter than a conventional extinguisher. As a result, it can be mounted in a more readily accessible place (which is crucial), and also is less likely to become a dangerous missile in an accident.
There is however one disadvantage you need to be aware of: some motorsport authorities do not yet accept it. In the AAWDC and the Bridgestone club challenges I lost a bunch of points due to this.
Still the best club around!
I will replace my Fire Striker with two. In my opinion it has two great advantages over normal extinguishers. Firstly, that one has been in my car for about five years, without any maintenance. It worked perfectly and was easy and quick to use, functioned perfectly and prevented any serious damage. Secondly, it is much smaller and lighter than a conventional extinguisher. As a result, it can be mounted in a more readily accessible place (which is crucial), and also is less likely to become a dangerous missile in an accident.
There is however one disadvantage you need to be aware of: some motorsport authorities do not yet accept it. In the AAWDC and the Bridgestone club challenges I lost a bunch of points due to this.
Mag ons ons kenniskry met lekkerkry aanhoukry.
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Re: Nissan Club - Hennops - 18th Jan 2014
What fantastic club spirit !!!.... everything.... well almost everything went off perfect. Peters Patrol ( insto-braai) is home safe and sound. Good luck with sorting the flooding problem out and look forward to seeing you back on track so to speak.
A VERY VERY valuable lesson to be learnt from this ..... FIRE EXTINGUISHER.... a VERY important piece of equipment to have in your car that hopefully you will NEVER have to use.....
I have 3 fire extinguishers in my Patrol. One dry powder fire extinguisher, and 2 aerosol cans that I got for Fathersday from my kids, one in each front door. that is easily accessible should the need arise. These are relatively cheap ( I think around R100 each), or get a fire stryker, probably a little more expensive, but has unlimited shelf life and will work when and if you ever need it.
But back to a fun note.... great obstacles, great people and great spirit. For the newer guys, it was good to see you, and put a face to the name. Its always nice to learn and believe in what your vehicle can do. Often its our nerves that tell us to stop way before the vehicles limits are reached. This is NOT a bad thing, as it keeps us safe and under control.
Clem... isn't it a great feeling to know that the Patrol will do things, and be able to do things that you will never consider trying..... it gives one a sense of security.
Well done !!
A VERY VERY valuable lesson to be learnt from this ..... FIRE EXTINGUISHER.... a VERY important piece of equipment to have in your car that hopefully you will NEVER have to use.....
I have 3 fire extinguishers in my Patrol. One dry powder fire extinguisher, and 2 aerosol cans that I got for Fathersday from my kids, one in each front door. that is easily accessible should the need arise. These are relatively cheap ( I think around R100 each), or get a fire stryker, probably a little more expensive, but has unlimited shelf life and will work when and if you ever need it.
But back to a fun note.... great obstacles, great people and great spirit. For the newer guys, it was good to see you, and put a face to the name. Its always nice to learn and believe in what your vehicle can do. Often its our nerves that tell us to stop way before the vehicles limits are reached. This is NOT a bad thing, as it keeps us safe and under control.
Clem... isn't it a great feeling to know that the Patrol will do things, and be able to do things that you will never consider trying..... it gives one a sense of security.
Well done !!
Regards
Cedric
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