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Up to this day, the 4×4Sale.net site has been exclusively showing 4×4 trucks and SUVs from the USA eBay.

Now that is changing

I just added 10 more eBay stores to serve 4×4OffRoads.com and 4×4Sale.net customers even better. The stores added are:

• 4×4 Sale Australia
  
• 4×4 Sale Canada
• 4×4 Sale Italy
• 4×4 Sale Netherlands
• 4×4 Sale France
• 4×4 Sale United Kingdom
• 4×4 Sale Belgium
• 4×4 Sale India
• 4×4 Sale Spain
• 4×4 Sale Singapore

The Italian, French, Spanish, Belgian and Netherlands 4×4 Sale stores have even been translated into the national language - even though I simply used Google to translate.

Unfortunately the Indian and Singapore stores have practically no selection of cars - let alone 4×4s.

I also added this special flags menu to change between the stores:

Let me know what you think…

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I just finished an eBook to help buyers find the right 4×4 on eBay.

Buying a 4×4 truck or SUV on eBay is the sure way to turn your dream of owning the 4×4 you’ve always wanted into a reality. The best part is that you can often get the truck of your dream for less than anywhere else.

There are a few things you should know and keep in mind – just like when you buy a used car on a sales lot.

Use the 25 page 4×4 Trucks & SUVs Buyers Guide to lead you through the process of buying a 4×4 online using eBay - because that’s where the best prices are and the biggest selection.

4×4 Buyers Guide

The eBook is free and you get it when you sign up for the Head Off Road newsletter.

Let me know what you think of the book here or in the 4×4 Off Road Forum.

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Having an active forum on the 4×4OffRoads.com web site has been a dream for many years - and is really a major step up for the site. It has taken a while to get it started but with your help it will grow and become extremely valuable for all 4 wheelers.

…And now it’s here! 4×4OffRoads Forums is made for you and will grow and adapt to your needs.

Begin by registering with your name and email and make your own private password. After you have registered I would like you to introduce yourself - where you come from and what your 4×4 is like and where you take it wheeling.

It is really important to get the right momentum early and I am counting on your help to make this forum the best 4×4 and off road forum available on the internet

I get such a load of questions through email that I am unable to answer because of lack of time and knowledge about particular brands etc. The forum will open new possibilities for you to get answers and share what you know.

Watching the forum grow will be exciting, interesting and hopefully fun also

The forum is a standard PHPBB version 3 forum. Even though I know a thing or two about programming and setting up software - I used www.rentacoder.com to find a programmer to adapt the look and feel.

Contribute your thoughts to the following forums:

Best 4×4
Tires & Lifting
Drivetrain
Equipment

Competitions & Events
Tours & Trails
Tips & Tricks

Try it out and let me know what you think…

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4×4OffRoads.com has now extended its range of offerings. You can now find a full sett of lift kits for your 4×4 truck or SUV.

This is a convenient way for you to find what is available and select the lift that fits your needs and budget.

Find by lift type, producer or what is available for your own brand of 4×4 truck.

Yeah - these listings eventually lead to individual items for sale on eBay…

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As 4×4OffRoads.com is really becoming an authority site it is about time to expand it using InfinIt!

Today I added a BANS - Niche Store to enhance the site and add some interesting 4×4 off road video games. I selected the most popular 4×4 games from eBay. The store is nicely integrated with the same look and feel as the original site. At the same time I updated the core part of the site with a little more flexible setup, where the content centers on screen if the width of the browser window is more than 1024 pixels.

Enter the world of 4×4 Off Road video games! Race huge V8 powered 4×4s, monster trucks and ATVs around rugged terrain, including islands, massive arenas and volcanoes.

All the top 4×4 truck and off road video games are available:

4X4 Evolution 2
ATV Offroad Fury 3
ATV Offroad Fury Blazin Trails
Big Mutha Truckers
Cabela’s 4X4 Off Road Adventure
Dirt
Excite Truck
Ford Racing Off Road
Jeep Thrills
Larry Ragland’s 4X4 Challenge
Monster 4X4: Masters of Metal
Monster 4X4: World Circuit
Monster Jam Maximum Destruction
Monster Truck Jam
Monster Trux Offroad
Moto GP Ultimate Racing 3
Mx Vs ATV Untamed
Off Road Extreme Special Edition
Test Drive Off Road

I am working on adding a forum using the same InfinIt! extension. That will be done using the popular phpBB forum platform. More about that later.

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Tim McGrath from SackWear just sent me a Land Cruiser T-Shirt. Actually they have 3 types so far. The FJ45lv, FJ55 and FJ40 with other models to come in the near future.

Here is a picture of me wearing the “Safari Cruisers” T-Shirt.

You can view their t-shirt offerings online at www.sackwear.com (not all of them 4×4s)

Much appreciated - thanks a lot

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SPOT is the World’s first satellite messenger. It is the only gadget of its kind that uses the GPS system to get its position and send a message with the location along with your name by satellite and make it available on the internet via email and Google Maps or just a plain SMS message.

You can use SPOT simply to let others know where you are or if you need help.

Unlike an ordinary GPS system that only receives signals and calculates position, the SPOT uses two types of satellite systems. One to determine the location and the other to send along predefined messages to those you want to get it.

SPOT’s Satellite Messenger boasts up to 1 year battery life, it has global coverage and the ability to track your position using Google Maps, along with 9-1-1 alerting for real emergencies. The bright orange handheld device is water- temperature -and shock-proof. SPOT even floats!

Send a signal even in areas with no cell phone coverage. SPOT uses 100% satellite technology, so you don’t have to worry about land based communication. SPOT covers virtually all of North America, Europe, and Australia, most of South America, northern Africa and northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas.

Satellite technology allows SPOT to work around the world - even where cell phones don’t. Using SPOT requires a subscription service that costs about $10 pr. month. Additional services and options available.

SPOT GPS Emergency gadget.

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GPS systems come in various shapes and sizes. In the early days GPS systems were big and bulky and the cost was way out of reach for the average traveler. Now the GPS systems are getting smaller by the year and the functionality and usefulness is constantly growing.

The hardest part is now to compare prices and features between brands.

GPS-Compare.com is now live and can help you select the right tool for your needs.

GPS Compare is the newest member of my series of BANS - Make Your Own Niche Store sites. You should be able to find a GPS system for any use and the price range is wide:

• GPS Systems
• Garmin GPS
• Magellan GPS
• Tom Tom GPS
• Mio GPS
• Cobra GPS
• Lowrance GPS
• Nextar GPS
• Omnitech GPS
• Navigon GPS
• GPS Devices
• Handheld GPS Devices
• Car GPS Devices
• Marine GPS Devices
• Motorcycle GPS Devices
• GPS Accessories
• GPS Maps
• GPS Tracker
• Bluetooth GPS

GPS articles on blogs I like:

Car VS Handheld GPS for geocaching.
Compared GPS and GPS Ratings - Do They Help?
Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W review
GPS School of Hard Knocks: #1 Why Buy a GPS?

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Time has come to open the next Niche Store. This time it fits directly with the 4×4OffRoads.com website.

The web provides a convenient way to search for used 4×4s for sale on eBay.

This time I spent a little bit more time working on each category to get it just right. And I also started an PPC campaign on AdWords to drive some traffic to it. Most of the time I spent working on these two things.

Here is a list of the major brands available at the 4×4 Sale as well as the major categories:

• USA 4×4 Trucks
• Cheap 4×4
• Lifted 4×4 Trucks
• 4×4 Show Trucks
• Repairable Trucks
• 4×4 Vehicles
• 4×4 Pickups
• 4×4 SUV
• 4×4 Trucks
• 4×4 Vans
• Big 4×4 Truck
• Chevrolet
• Dodge
• Ford
• GMC
• Hummer
• Jeep
• Land Rover
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Florida Used 4×4
• Toyota
• Willys
• Suzuki
• Other Makes
• 4×4 Video Games
• Radio Control Trucks

A few good blogs about buying 4×4s as RC trucks:

4X4 Guide: Buying a good used 4×4 vehicle
BUYING USED 4X4 VEHICLES
RC Cars and Trucks
Off-Road RC Cars
RC Cars Getting Started In The Radio Controlled Hobby

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If you think off roading is slow and boring - think again!

Formula Off Road is one of the most extreme form of off roading.

The dates and locations for the Formula Off Road calendar in 2008 is getting pretty definite. Check it out and see if you have the opportunity of attending one of the events. Go to the bottom of the page to see the schedule.

I will be attending as much of the events I can or cover them another way.

Check out this video:

http://www.4×4offroads.com/offroad-norway-2006-video.html

Read More about it here:

http://www.4×4offroads.com/extreme-off-road.html

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