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Post by Ladaniva on Oct 14, 2011 0:42:20 GMT 2
Hi Mike, The first Lada I ever saw was also one with a similar soft top. That was at the University of Pretoria more than twenty years ago, and it played a part in me buying a Niva many moons later. The soft top theme goes well with the Cape, I think. I think you must do the Lada fraternity in SA a big favour and post a picture of a really good looking girl in that Lada and post it on the forum! It will certainly push up the price of Ladas in SA  Just think about it; there are only so many Nivas in SA and having such a cool vehicle earns many a brownie point with the other girls!  Regards, Fanus |
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Post by butasteve on Oct 14, 2011 9:52:06 GMT 2
Hi Mike
Thanks for the Pics.
Does Guy works @ Rainbow Chickens? :-)
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Post by vincentc on Oct 15, 2011 13:07:52 GMT 2
Hi Mike, The first Lada I ever saw was also one with a similar soft top. That was at the University of Pretoria more than twenty years ago, and it played a part in me buying a Niva many moons later. The soft top theme goes well with the Cape, I think. I think you must do the Lada fraternity in SA a big favour and post a picture of a really good looking girl in that Lada and post it on the forum! It will certainly push up the price of Ladas in SA Just think about it; there are only so many Nivas in SA and having such a cool vehicle earns many a brownie point with the other girls! Regards, Fanus Hey Fanus Great Idea!! Would it not be an even better idea if the lady in question was a member too! Regards Vincent PS Just to clarify - The Lada would be the focus of the pic ;D |
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Post by maddy on Oct 15, 2011 15:02:10 GMT 2
Hi Vincent
It all sounds like a great idea BUT I think we need to generate a better flow of female members. We need a really good looking male member to show what fun the outdoors can be and not just that though, to also promote fact that these vehicles are great for everyday use. And who can prove this more (at the moment) than a man.
I know this is off the subject BUT I would like to find out if there are any kind of Lada rally's as such here in SA.
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Post by vincentc on Oct 15, 2011 15:15:55 GMT 2
Hi Maddy
The rally issue needs to be taken up with Ari and Darryn (Hint hint okes)
I would be prepared to pose, but know that I would be discouraging potential female members ;D.
Balding, with a boep..... Not a pretty sight.
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Post by maddy on Oct 15, 2011 15:24:52 GMT 2
Thanks for the thought Vincent. I was aiming more to the public eye as in younger, flat stomach (six pack if possible) and yes, he must have hair. Most women tend to go for that, but seriously though, it would be nice to get other women involved as well. A lot of women let the men do their talking where 4x4 is concerned and it would be nice to have the wives, GFs etc all involved and be a part of this site. I am sure the females out there also drive occassionally Cheers Maddy |
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Post by vincentc on Oct 15, 2011 21:18:10 GMT 2
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Post by vincentc on Oct 15, 2011 22:03:15 GMT 2
Now THIS is a Niva!!!
Fanus and Douw - Pay attention!!!
Lets see some incredibly quick local Niva's silence the critics.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by marius on Nov 3, 2011 21:18:58 GMT 2
A fantastic shot of a Niva demonstrating the use of snow chains!
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Post by ladanivabelgium on Nov 3, 2011 21:28:22 GMT 2
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Post by Ladaniva on Nov 4, 2011 0:41:09 GMT 2
Marius, Now that is what I meant! I really had to stare at the Niva in the background to remind me self that A Niva is a real workhorse . Come to think about it' I saw no snow chains of any sort, but I will never forget the Niva in the background. No, woman really do it for a Niva. Finish en klaar!  Maddy, you are completely wrong about men advertising Nivas rather than woman (except maybe to a few moffies).  The reason is very simple; woman are rational beings (or can read advertisements). Men are nothing like that; they reason with their harts or egos. Therefore if you show a Niva with a good looking man next to it or in it a man will simply think it is boring; another man can not even closely do with any car what he himself can do with any car. It is of course completely the opposite if there is a good looking woman with the Niva. The man will now think about the woman and a split second later what he can do with or together with the woman. being a one track minded being, the man will now think; Ok, she like the Niva, so if I get a Niva she will go with me! How will woman look at an advertisement if there is a woman with a Niva? Obviously she will think; another boring advertisement of a car with a woman. The woman will now, a split second later wonder what fashionable items are around, and notice this Uber cool vehicle in the background. Case won, one more Niva sold. ;D Conclusion: woman with car sell cars to men and woman. Good looking men with car sells to woman only.  On a more practical note (not that thinking about woman and Nivas at the same time is not practical, it indeed is)  woman are very good Niva drivers off road; I am saying it based on experience. I will share a secret with you: My wife can reverse much faster (= better) up a twisty obstacle during the many competitions I took part in in the Niva than I could dream to do. The reason is simple (except that she is a much better driver than I will ever be): a Niva is nimble and you can see where you are going. Or in the boring ass-creeper-for-a living language of a motoring journalist that tries to be poetic: you know exactly where the four corners of the car is when maneuvering and the Niva is short, light, has high ground clearance and very short overhangs. Voila - just what woman need, a vehicle you can trust and enjoy. Just imagine a Sandton smoothy reversing up an incline at speed with a block of flats, tche, I mean a Landcruise Prado or an up and down adjustable malema Range Finder,. I for one will feel deep pity for her husband and bank manager, because power steering or not, she is going to either crash it or scratch it.  Where's the fun! I have a connection (ok family) that has a 4 x 4 training course for 4 x 4's here in Gauteng and will shortly (try? I hope not) arrange a Niva rally for LOCSA where woman will be more than welcome. Maddy, I was just pulling your leg about men advertising Niva's ;D Regards, Fanus |
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Post by Charles on Nov 17, 2011 21:28:33 GMT 2
I love this look. Charles Attachments:
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Post by fangsingh on Nov 17, 2011 21:52:43 GMT 2
It's good Charles, but I'm not so happy about the lights... it seems to take away that old school look that the Niva so happily delivers.
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Post by Charles on Nov 17, 2011 21:58:58 GMT 2
I know. I think that is Lada Samara lights. Round lights gives the best light. Still looks nice.
Charles
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Post by fangsingh on Nov 17, 2011 22:14:06 GMT 2
I like the matt look of the military green. I'd like to paint my Lada this color, some year, when she runs!!! Attachments:
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Post by Charles on Nov 17, 2011 22:38:35 GMT 2
Just remember to not let any polish of shampoo with wax in it near it. Otherwise it will start to shine. Only use Sunlight liquid. That is Nato green.
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Post by fangsingh on Nov 20, 2011 20:58:03 GMT 2
Just remember to not let any polish of shampoo with wax in it near it. Otherwise it will start to shine. Only use Sunlight liquid. That is Nato green. Charles Sunlight liquid? Lol ;D ;D ;D Nato Green it is, thanks Charles. |
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Post by dimitris on Nov 21, 2011 13:38:28 GMT 2
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Post by Charles on Nov 21, 2011 18:22:44 GMT 2
Dimitri do you have more pictures of a link to a build thread? Also do you have more details of the 4AGE conversion that you posted in the other thread?
Charles
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Post by vincentc on Nov 27, 2011 8:28:23 GMT 2
Demtris,
That is one awesome looking Niva.
It looks like a monster truck when compared to the Suzuki.
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Post by hotstuff on Nov 29, 2011 22:32:39 GMT 2
now this is nice.mmmmm maybe that should be my goal for my re-build.
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Post by hotstuff on Nov 29, 2011 22:33:31 GMT 2
well as close as possible and i like the colour also
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Post by Charles on Nov 29, 2011 23:21:08 GMT 2
Mike that will truely be one of a kind.
Charles
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Post by hotstuff on Nov 30, 2011 11:01:34 GMT 2
just a few ladas at the 4x4 DOCTOR, ACTUALLY THIS IS A FEW WEEKS OLD, CURRENTLY HAVE 13 AT MY PLACE AT THE MOMENT AND ANOTHER 3 ARRIVING THIS WEEK. ON AVERAGE I WORK ON ABOUT 20 PLUS A MONTH WITH AT LEAST 2-3 NEW LADA CLIENTS EVERY 2 WEEKS. SO JUST SHOWS YOU THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM AROUND STILL. THIS EXCLUDES ANY OTHER 4X4'S AS WELL. SO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE WAITING TO GET WORK DONE AT THE DOCTOR....WELL YOU CAN SEE WHY IT WILL BE SOME TIME BEFORE YOU GET YOURS DONE OR FINISHED  HEHE WELL DOING MY BEST TO GET THEM DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ONLY ME AND AN ASSISTANT WORKING ON THEM . I AM BUSY WITH A SOME OTHER PICS WILL UPLOAD ONCE THEY ARE DOWNSIZED. |
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Post by hotstuff on Nov 30, 2011 11:10:40 GMT 2
Mike that will truely be one of a kind. Charles CHARLES I have decided that is what i am going to do, just need to figure out how and what and how the hell i am going to get the front to look like that. Will have to find a scrap baby range rover or freelander also those windows look tricky the bonnet easy enough and then there is the roof and the railings. mirrors easy enough.......mmmm planning time. as i want it ready by march next year as i want to go on a trip through namibia into angola or for the fun of it do the border of Lesotho/Transkei which is about 9-11 days........what to do and where to start? |
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Post by Charles on Nov 30, 2011 19:34:51 GMT 2
Mike how about a Disco look?
Charles
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Post by hotstuff on Nov 30, 2011 21:53:52 GMT 2
charles that looks easy to pull through , but love a challenge.
still like the first one
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Post by Koos on Dec 1, 2011 10:54:07 GMT 2
I prefer the look of the older style 4x4's. I like the square edges, the most new vehicle are too "round" to my liking... A 4x4 should look like a 4x4, not a soccer mom car with a lift and bigger wheels. But that could just be me. Regards Koos |
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Post by ronnie on Dec 1, 2011 19:40:32 GMT 2
Hi Koos
You have hit the nail on the head. Perhaps that is why I love Defenders. Oops I should not have said that.
Ronnie
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The reason is very simple; woman are rational beings (or can read advertisements). Men are nothing like that; they reason with their harts or egos. Therefore if you show a Niva with a good looking man next to it or in it a man will simply think it is boring; another man can not even closely do with any car what he himself can do with any car. It is of course completely the opposite if there is a good looking woman with the Niva. The man will now think about the woman and a split second later what he can do with or together with the woman. being a one track minded being, the man will now think; Ok, she like the Niva, so if I get a Niva she will go with me!
woman are very good Niva drivers off road; I am saying it based on experience. I will share a secret with you: My wife can reverse much faster (= better) up a twisty obstacle during the many competitions I took part in in the Niva than I could dream to do. The reason is simple (except that she is a much better driver than I will ever be): a Niva is nimble and you can see where you are going. Or in the boring ass-creeper-for-a living language of a motoring journalist that tries to be poetic: you know exactly where the four corners of the car is when maneuvering and the Niva is short, light, has high ground clearance and very short overhangs. Voila - just what woman need, a vehicle you can trust and enjoy. Just imagine a Sandton smoothy reversing up an incline at speed with a block of flats, tche, I mean a Landcruise Prado or an up and down adjustable malema Range Finder,. I for one will feel deep pity for her husband and bank manager, because power steering or not, she is going to either crash it or scratch it. 
Where's the fun!
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