Click the pic to read the latest on the LHD saga - original link is at SA Hotrods webpageTuesday, December 9, 2008
LHD saga !
Click the pic to read the latest on the LHD saga - original link is at SA Hotrods webpage
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Event Notice : OBZ Festival and STATESIDE Open Day
OBZ FEST SA HOTRODS SHOW
SA HotRods is invading the biggest street festival in South Africa, the OBZ Festival.
This is not just a street festival but an all-encompassing music festival. Bands, such as aKing, Hog Hoggidy Hog and Nine, promise a local musical smorgasbord that will tempt even the most discerning of palates. And that is just the music.
The OBZ festival is about so much more, which is why WE WANT YOU to come.
Date: Sat, 6 DecTime: 11h00 to 22h00
Venue: The Village Green parking area, opposite Spar, in Observatory
Bring your Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Choppers to show off in the heart of the festival, the Village Green area.
The Village Green area will be where the main stage and most of the action happens. It will be given a makeover with some considerable urban renewal initiatives – professionally-run bars, deli-style organic food vendors, security, space to move and plenty of loos.
We will have the SA HotRods stand and show in a secure area on the opposite side of the Green from the main stage.
Thus, you will be getting to show off your hot ride in a prime, free parking area in the heart of the festival. This parking area will be the most secure place you can park your ride so you can explore the festival with peace of mind.
If you want to bring your ride, email philippa@sahotrods.com.For more information check out: http://www.obzfestival.com/.
STATESIDE OPEN DAY
American automotive specialists, Stateside, invite you to show off you Classic Car, Muscle Car or Hot Rod alongside their stunning, newly completed projects. SA HotRods will of course be there, basking in a sea of gorgeous cars, to promote and encourage enthusiasts.
Date: Sun, 7 DecTime: 09h00 to 14h00
Venue: 5 Dwyka Str, Stikland, Cape Town
Motor shows are finally growing up and leaving school fields so join us at these world class festivals, on your doorstep.
SA HotRods is invading the biggest street festival in South Africa, the OBZ Festival.
This is not just a street festival but an all-encompassing music festival. Bands, such as aKing, Hog Hoggidy Hog and Nine, promise a local musical smorgasbord that will tempt even the most discerning of palates. And that is just the music.
The OBZ festival is about so much more, which is why WE WANT YOU to come.
Date: Sat, 6 DecTime: 11h00 to 22h00
Venue: The Village Green parking area, opposite Spar, in Observatory
Bring your Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Choppers to show off in the heart of the festival, the Village Green area.
The Village Green area will be where the main stage and most of the action happens. It will be given a makeover with some considerable urban renewal initiatives – professionally-run bars, deli-style organic food vendors, security, space to move and plenty of loos.
We will have the SA HotRods stand and show in a secure area on the opposite side of the Green from the main stage.
Thus, you will be getting to show off your hot ride in a prime, free parking area in the heart of the festival. This parking area will be the most secure place you can park your ride so you can explore the festival with peace of mind.
If you want to bring your ride, email philippa@sahotrods.com.For more information check out: http://www.obzfestival.com/.
STATESIDE OPEN DAY
American automotive specialists, Stateside, invite you to show off you Classic Car, Muscle Car or Hot Rod alongside their stunning, newly completed projects. SA HotRods will of course be there, basking in a sea of gorgeous cars, to promote and encourage enthusiasts.
Date: Sun, 7 DecTime: 09h00 to 14h00
Venue: 5 Dwyka Str, Stikland, Cape Town
Motor shows are finally growing up and leaving school fields so join us at these world class festivals, on your doorstep.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Why K&N Air Filters are the Best
Click the diagram to read an interesting article on the merits of the K&N air filters above the traditional paper filters, a testimonial provided, of course, by K&N....
Monday, November 24, 2008
Gallery link: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Show-Pleasanton,California
Click to visit the photo gallery from a fantastic event held recently in California, USA.....linked at SA Hotrods (dot) com....
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Tuning the Chevy : A diary
It's been a month since I joined the V8 world, and have the following to report :
The engine was "blowing" Champion plugs at high revs, and, on reccomendation by the legendary Thundersports, I replaced all 8 with NGK 6BPFS, and the improvement was both immediate and significant! With the spark now healthier, the revs respond a lot earlier to the throttle, and she starts easier as well.
What was interesting with the plugs, was the range of prices they were being sold at - I found them in Richards Bay at R15 and R20 each, whilst Thundersports were asking R25 each...
A starting problem prompted me to take the car to a workshop near me, and they replaced the battery, which had been "cooked", due to not getting sufficient charge, or due to reaching the end of it's useful life?
The friendly and helpful team at Car Service City, Umhlanga, were excited to work on the car, and excercised great care and respect at all times....
I ordered a K&N performance air filter, in order to give the huge 750 Holley carb the air it needs to really make the engine roar, but when it arrived, it was slightly too large for the filter housing - will need to order a larger one from Thundersports...
After finding and fixing a wiring fault, replacing the tappet cover gaskets and adjusting the vacuum advance on the monster carb, Mervin and the boys at Car Service City returned the Chevy to me with a purr and a new willingness to roar!
After a test drive, it was determined that the knock that we heard coming from underneath was a result of worn bushes on the rear suspension - replacements will be ordered, to be installed next weekend. In addition, the vehicle pulls left on braking, and that'll also be checked out at that time.
With the oil leak hopefully a thing of the past, it was safe to pull the Chevy into the garage, even though it meant that would spell the end of any previous shortcut access from inside the kitchen....if this reduces the dust accumulation and the chance of chips and scratches the reduced access would be worth it!
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