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  1. Brian the Sn@il

    How to Dim the Satnav Screen at night ?

    THis is causing trouble, I have had the LC200 for about 6 months now, but I just cannot find the night setting for the screen. You know when you turn the headlights on, the screen goes into a night setting, dim display and sometimes a different darker colour for the sat nav maps. But mine...
  2. Brian the Sn@il

    Well thats that then, the end of the V8 Landcruiser

    ITs been on the Toyota site for a few weeks now, but no one has mentioned it on here. Toyota no longer make the LC200 V8 Diesel. Its the end of a era :( https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser-v8/land-cruiser-v8-story.json
  3. Brian the Sn@il

    Sold my V8 4.7 :(

    Yes, it was collected yesterday. Very sad to see it go, its been so much fun to own and have done so much with it over the years. Very low millage for a 52 plate 82000 ! I have cheered up a bit, as I bought a 2014 V8 this morning with only 19K on the clock. So was only out of the Fold for 1...
  4. Brian the Sn@il

    Just sold my Amazon V8, WHAT NEXT ?

    My beloved 2003 Amazon V8 Petrol, I have sold it. I'm Mad as it only has done 80K miles ! But times change and I want to spend a bit more money on something newer and better. Is the 200 series V8 Diesel anygood ? I'm used to the instant launch from the V8 Petrol, Instant get up and go...
  5. Brian the Sn@il

    Ownership - From a Amazon V8 4.7 to a 2012 V8 Deisel feedback please

    Hi folks I have a low milage 2012 V8 Petrol Amazon, and I love it to bits. The Auto box and fly by wire throttle is as quick as anything. Pulling away at lights etc, the instant power really does make this a great vehicle. BUT ... its now 12 years old and I'm thinking on spending a extra £30K...
  6. Brian the Sn@il

    2002 V8 Petrol 4.7 Exhaust parts

    Ive googled and googled, I would be fine if I lived in Australia ;) but I don't :( I need a section of exhaust for my Landcruiser. ITs the bit under the gearbox from the passenger side to the drivers side which has a the short section of flex in it. Its the flexi part that has cracked and is...
  7. Brian the Sn@il

    Bargain Alloys and New Tyres

    http://whitelabel.globalauctionplatform.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/wca/catalogue-id-witham1-10000/lot-99446557-fe98-4b0b-8b78-a46100ed4868?clienturl=wca Just noticed these for auction, as I frequent Withams Military Site a lot.
  8. Brian the Sn@il

    Need a new Air Con pump for my 4.7 V8 shall i import from Aus ?

    THeres loads for sale on ebay, but are all in Aus and Shipping is about £100 The seals are gone on my pump with refrigerant leaking from the front ( theres Dye) all over the place. Any advice on a new or reconditioned pump would be much appreciated. BRian
  9. Brian the Sn@il

    Its Service Time, going to do it myself, what the best place to purchase plugs filter

    2003 V8 Auto. Is there a online shop I can purchase all the parts required for a service without the headache of checking prices or other makes etc etc? I need Sparkplugs, Oil Filter engine oil (prob get this from local Wilco) Air Filter (might have to check the one I have as I fitted a new...
  10. Brian the Sn@il

    Where can i buy a hubcap from please ?

    Went water wading the otherday and I now have a front hubcap missing. I have had a look on ebay but all seem to be in Down-Under with shipping will cost be about £70 :( :angry-screaming:
  11. Brian the Sn@il

    Amazon A Bars from where ?

    I have allways had A Bars on my 4x4s I put extra driving lights on them. But im struggling to find A-Bars from the front of my Amazon. :angry-screaming: Has anyone seen any for sale ?
  12. Brian the Sn@il

    Altinator Charge Voltage low at 13Volts ? Or is this Normal

    I have a automatic split charge relay fitted last week. It switches when the Main battery is charging over 13.4 Volts Problem I have with mine is the Charge is never over 13Volts ( when engine is revving) I would expect the Altinator to be the original on the vehicle so is 11 years old. I...
  13. Brian the Sn@il

    Off roading Tommorrow ! Yes its the 1st Maided Voyage !

    Badwell Ash in Suffolk / Norfolk Border will see my and my 100 series off road for the day :) I have been many times with my old 110 Defender Land Rover, Ex Mod with 300 TDi so it will be good to see what the Land Cruiser can do compared . :banana-rock:
  14. Brian the Sn@il

    Found this warning light Taped over this morning :(

    Brilliant, just when things were going well, the sun was shining on the dash this morning and it threw up a little piece of black duct tape stuck over a warning light ont he dash. Dose anyone know what its covering up ?
  15. Brian the Sn@il

    Best route for getting power up to roof lights front and rear and side ?

    I have some LED worklights to add to my roof bars. With 1 at the front, 2 at the side and 1 at the rear. Does anyone know the best route up there please ? Brian:auto-dirtbike:
  16. Brian the Sn@il

    Amazon 100 Adventure Mods

    Ok ive called this Adventure Mods as im not planning any big time treks across Africa :icon-wink: Just a few weekends away with family and scouts in the UK. First up was a Awning, after lots of looking and reading I decided on a Foxwing, as it covers so much area and looks stronger than the...
  17. Brian the Sn@il

    Door panel removal in a 100 series

    Again can a mod move and make this a sticky please http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/327860-door-panel-removal-process.html
  18. Brian the Sn@il

    Speaker upgrade for a 100 series

    Can a mod move this please and possibly make a sticky Very useful Info http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/405660-speaker-install-writeup.html :wtf:
  19. Brian the Sn@il

    Roof Tents, Awnings, Roof racks, and all that Jazz ..

    :wtf: Ok, the reason I went for my land cruiser Amazon was I wanted some adventure. I drive green lanes and attend lots of off road Days out ( we are lucky to have two active Norfolk groups) My fun 4x4s have been A Old Hilux pickup Isuzu Trooper SWB Nissan Navara D40 Jeep Grand Cherokee EX MOD...
  20. Brian the Sn@il

    Twin Battery Set up on a Amazon 100 4.7 Petrol ?

    Wanting to add a leisure battery to my Amazon 100 4.7 Petrol I cant find any kits out there for the position of the 2nd battery. It looks like a Air Filter Box Modification, to free up some space where the large air filter is located. Has anyone any pictures of this done please ?
  21. Brian the Sn@il

    Drivers Door Electric Mirror - How far can yours go ?

    I have a problem. My Drivers door electric mirror does not motor out far enough for me to see the road behind me. As far as it goes, I still see 75% of the Side of the car in the mirror. I had fitted a new motor and tried to adjust, the mirror is simply back as far as it can go in the case...
  22. Brian the Sn@il

    ICE upgrade possible on a SAtnav with tape player

    Ive just bought a 2003 model Amazon VX, it has the touch screen DVD that controls climate control etc, so the screen has to stay. Under the screen is a tape player - Yes a cassette player !! has anyone changed the tape deck to something different ? The sat nav screen has the 6 disc autochanger...
  23. Brian the Sn@il

    New owner saying hi

    Just put deposit down today on a 2002 Amazon 4.7 VX Auto. Dark Blue, no tow bar ! 70K miles Dealer has to sort out a few items 1st Suspension does not go up or down ? :cry: New headlight MOT A good clean inside and out. Should collect next Saturday, but im sure the suspension needs new...
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