Zeb-Runner

[bundubasher]

Howzit!

Finally managed to give the 4Runner its zebra paint job - looks great from a distance but I did it by hand using household gloss so it doesn't hold up on close inspection!

By the way, had a "Safety notice" from Toyota UK - something about the steering rod on my 4runner possibly breaking under strain and them offering me a free replacement etc... Left their letter at home but will post the contents (and pics) next time.

Stay well...

[Gamedawn]

Just got to make sure you stay away from poachers

[AndyLala]

Bundubasher....

and photos of the paintjob are......?

[DaveD]

Howzit!

Finally managed to give the 4Runner its zebra paint job - looks great from a distance but I did it by hand using household gloss so it doesn't hold up on close inspection!

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Should make you easy to spot when you get back.........
Hope its all going well......

[joker??]

daktari ????

[Gamedawn]

daktari ????

Why didn't they give Clarence glasses?

[AndyLala]

I thought they did...?

[joker??]

Why didn't they give Clarence glasses?

hes ears were to big lol

[bundubasher]

Here's the details of the problem with my UK spec 94 4Runner:

Safety Recall Programme

The steering rod may crack under conditions when high force is applied to the steering wheel.

Whilst we do not consider this would happen under normal conditions, as a preventative measure we would like to fit a revised part to your vehicle.

We would like to offer this...completely at our own cost (!) and with the minimum of inconvenience...etc, etc.

When I wrote to them and said I'm on an extended safari in Africa, they said, no problem, just contact your local Toyota dealer and quote this reference and they will then sort you out.

So, I'm yet to book the Zebrunner in but I'm sure it'll take a few weeks for the part(s) to reach me.

And now find two pics attached, one at home and one in Nairobi National Park where we went at the weekend.

[joker??]

why is that


zebra on wheels

is it the fumes ???

[Guest]

Looking good Enzo, looks real local now

[AndyLala]

I have to agree... that does look rather smart...

[bundubasher]

Thanks guys, now I just need to wait for the rain to stop!

It’s the long rains at the moment – when it rains it really buckets down – you honestly cannot see a few yards in front of your car and so everyone slows down to a crawl (except for the Matatus!). There is very poor drainage here in Nairobi so the roads turn into rivers especially in low lying roads – there you really need a snorkel and river fording skills. The only problem is I cannot get my wife out of the car to take pictures!

[mikey2119]

Nice job Bundubasher.
I did the same to my old L**d R***r ( ) last year and found radiator paint to hold up to the heat the panels will get up to in warmer climates, like Scotland for instance. It also takes the knocks a bit better when off road. Just a boring tip for next time if you do it again.

[Guest]

Thanks guys, now I just need to wait for the rain to stop!

It’s the long rains at the moment – when it rains it really buckets down – you honestly cannot see a few yards in front of your car and so everyone slows down to a crawl (except for the Matatus!). There is very poor drainage here in Nairobi so the roads turn into rivers especially in low lying roads – there you really need a snorkel and river fording skills. The only problem is I cannot get my wife out of the car to take pictures!

Bit like Dubai in the old days - rowing boat to get you from your car to the reception of the Hilton Dubai