Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Damp old wasserboxer??

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Exploring U Tube a little further  I came across this testing  of how much wasser a wasserboxer syncro can plough through. 
And I thought I had a penchant for such .excursions
 
 
Roger

--- On Mon, 9/5/11, Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tired old wasserboxer??
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 9 May, 2011, 9:27 PM

 
Maybe this is an option for the puriest, with 300000kms plus.Porshe conversion:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLFGPl1Kdk&feature=fvsr

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For those who don't know this one yet, there's a similar video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related

Cheers,

Joachim
from Germany


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...> wrote:
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> Exploring U Tube a little further I came across this testing of how much wasser a wasserboxer syncro can plough through.Â
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related
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> Roger
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> --- On Mon, 9/5/11, Ben <bencroft96@...> wrote:
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> From: Ben <bencroft96@...>
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tired old wasserboxer??
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Monday, 9 May, 2011, 9:27 PM
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> Maybe this is an option for the puriest, with 300000kms plus.Porshe conversion:)
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLFGPl1Kdk&feature=fvsr
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Sorry guys, wrong link, meant to post this one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbcXSG5tgI&NR=1

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "joachim_dietlicher" <joachimdietlicher@...> wrote:
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> For those who don't know this one yet, there's a similar video here:
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related
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> Cheers,
>
> Joachim
> from Germany
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> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@> wrote:
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> > Exploring U Tube a little further I came across this testing of how much wasser a wasserboxer syncro can plough through.Â
> > And I thought I had a penchant for such .excursions
> > Â
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related
> > Â
> > Roger
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> > --- On Mon, 9/5/11, Ben <bencroft96@> wrote:
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> > From: Ben <bencroft96@>
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tired old wasserboxer??
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Monday, 9 May, 2011, 9:27 PM
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> > Â
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> > Maybe this is an option for the puriest, with 300000kms plus.Porshe conversion:)
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLFGPl1Kdk&feature=fvsr
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Gday Joachim,

Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?

If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?

Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: joachimdietlicher@email.de
Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 17:13:17 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 
Sorry guys, wrong link, meant to post this one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbcXSG5tgI&NR=1

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "joachim_dietlicher" <joachimdietlicher@...> wrote:
>
> For those who don't know this one yet, there's a similar video here:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related
>
> Cheers,
>
> Joachim
> from Germany
>
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> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@> wrote:
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> > Exploring U Tube a little further  I came across this testing  of how much wasser a wasserboxer syncro can plough through. 
> > And I thought I had a penchant for such .excursions
> >  
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyNfsUzIBKU&feature=related
> >  
> > Roger
> >
> > --- On Mon, 9/5/11, Ben <bencroft96@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Ben <bencroft96@>
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tired old wasserboxer??
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Monday, 9 May, 2011, 9:27 PM
> >
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> >  
> >
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> > Maybe this is an option for the puriest, with 300000kms plus.Porshe conversion:)
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLFGPl1Kdk&feature=fvsr
> >
>


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Yes, Stuart's rig is a diesel. There's some discussion there on the SA Syncro group about walking the route first. I kind of winced a bit when someone said something like, "... if you were (taken by a croc), could have ruined the vacation of the people you ate guiding..." I'm paraphrasing but it was something like that. Something about crossing without the ferry because they abhorred the extortionist fee of 75 Rand per vehicle.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 9, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

Gday Joachim,

Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?

If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?

Cheers.
Ken



 
Sorry guys, wrong link, meant to post this one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbcXSG5tgI&NR=1

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BenT,
Thankyou for the background history, first time I've heard it since archiving this favourite syncro theme video years ago.
Now you've confirmed what I've always suspected.
Bruce Black .... how good are you ?  ... hahaha 
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 17:43:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

Yes, Stuart's rig is a diesel. There's some discussion there on the SA Syncro group about walking the route first. I kind of winced a bit when someone said something like, "... if you were (taken by a croc), could have ruined the vacation of the people you ate guiding..." I'm paraphrasing but it was something like that. Something about crossing without the ferry because they abhorred the extortionist fee of 75 Rand per vehicle.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 9, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

Gday Joachim,

Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?

If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?

Cheers.
Ken



 
Sorry guys, wrong link, meant to post this one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbcXSG5tgI&NR=1

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Just wanted to add that it is not a VW diesel. Both have Toyota 3CT 2.2 turbo diesels. In his defense, Stuart now has a 1.9mTDI built from an ALH VW in his other Syncro.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 9, 2011, at 7:43 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

BenT,
Thankyou for the background history, first time I've heard it since archiving this favourite syncro theme video years ago.
Now you've confirmed what I've always suspected.
Bruce Black .... how good are you ?  ... hahaha 
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 17:43:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

Yes, Stuart's rig is a diesel. There's some discussion there on the SA Syncro group about walking the route first. I kind of winced a bit when someone said something like, "... if you were (taken by a croc), could have ruined the vacation of the people you ate guiding..." I'm paraphrasing but it was something like that. Something about crossing without the ferry because they abhorred the extortionist fee of 75 Rand per vehicle.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 9, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

Gday Joachim,

Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?

If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?

Cheers.
Ken



 
Sorry guys, wrong link, meant to post this one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbcXSG5tgI&NR=1

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Ken
Not very good at all...........

75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
Cairns....

Bruce CQ

On 10/05/2011, at 12:43 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:

> BenT,
>
> Thankyou for the background history, first time I've heard it since
> archiving this favourite syncro theme video years ago.
> Now you've confirmed what I've always suspected.
> Bruce Black .... how good are you ? ... hahaha
> Cheers.
> Ken
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Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>
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Bruce,
Reminds me when our "Kombis to the Kape " group was up there being told that if you thought the ferry fee was too dear you were welcome to try the old way through the Jardine river. They pointed out that if your vehicle got stuck but you managed to make it to shore they would bend over backwards to help by giving you the phone number of the RACQ in Brisbane some 2000kms South.
I also haven't forgotten your kindness in lending me your UHF radio for the duration North. That trip was one of the best experiences in my life.
Cheers
Roger
 
 
On Tue, 10/5/11, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

From: Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Tuesday, 10 May, 2011, 4:24 PM

 
Ken
Not very good at all...........

75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
Cairns....

Bruce CQ

On 10/05/2011, at 12:43 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:

> BenT,
>
> Thankyou for the background history, first time I've heard it since
> archiving this favourite syncro theme video years ago.
> Now you've confirmed what I've always suspected.
> Bruce Black .... how good are you ? ... hahaha
> Cheers.
> Ken

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BenT
         Sorry but at least I still believe every American still rides there horse through Monument Valley with their 6 gun on their hip....

Bruce CQ




On 10/05/2011, at 6:43 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:

 

Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>


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Roger
          And I still haven't been up there. Oh well some time. Have fun in the UK.

Bruce CQ

On 10/05/2011, at 6:45 PM, Roger Bell wrote:

 

Bruce,
Reminds me when our "Kombis to the Kape " group was up there being told that if you thought the ferry fee was too dear you were welcome to try the old way through the Jardine river. They pointed out that if your vehicle got stuck but you managed to make it to shore they would bend over backwards to help by giving you the phone number of the RACQ in Brisbane some 2000kms South.
I also haven't forgotten your kindness in lending me your UHF radio for the duration North. That trip was one of the best experiences in my life.
Cheers
Roger
 
 


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..........................  or can't find the hidden spare keys.

Tell me you remember where they still are and make my day .... hahaha

Cheers.

Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 18:24:44 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 
Ken
Not very good at all...........

75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
Cairns....

Bruce CQ

On 10/05/2011, at 12:43 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:

> BenT,
>
> Thankyou for the background history, first time I've heard it since
> archiving this favourite syncro theme video years ago.
> Now you've confirmed what I've always suspected.
> Bruce Black .... how good are you ? ... hahaha
> Cheers.
> Ken


14
That's pretty close. Except we don't all smoke Marlboro cigarettes.

I play Les' role on the Vanagon List (aka Gerry). I'm constantly having to ask some group members to avoid discussing firearms use to safeguard their steeds. The difference is they using semi-automatic hand guns (or shotguns) and their mounts are usually T3's. In one fellow's case, he rolls his own but he is not smoking tobacco.

Did I ever mention the optional H&K MP5 submachine gun case for my Syncro?


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:52 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

BenT
         Sorry but at least I still believe every American still rides there horse through Monument Valley with their 6 gun on their hip....

Bruce CQ




On 10/05/2011, at 6:43 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:

 

Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>


15
yep you sure did partner. But I think the hardware was missing back then. Has that been remedied?
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 02:04:54 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

That's pretty close. Except we don't all smoke Marlboro cigarettes.

I play Les' role on the Vanagon List (aka Gerry). I'm constantly having to ask some group members to avoid discussing firearms use to safeguard their steeds. The difference is they using semi-automatic hand guns (or shotguns) and their mounts are usually T3's. In one fellow's case, he rolls his own but he is not smoking tobacco.

Did I ever mention the optional H&K MP5 submachine gun case for my Syncro?


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:52 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

BenT
         Sorry but at least I still believe every American still rides there horse through Monument Valley with their 6 gun on their hip....

Bruce CQ




On 10/05/2011, at 6:43 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:

 
Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>



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It's a great place to carry a super soaker pump water cannon.


BenT

On May 10, 2011, at 2:28 AM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

yep you sure did partner. But I think the hardware was missing back then. Has that been remedied?
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 02:04:54 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

That's pretty close. Except we don't all smoke Marlboro cigarettes.

I play Les' role on the Vanagon List (aka Gerry). I'm constantly having to ask some group members to avoid discussing firearms use to safeguard their steeds. The difference is they using semi-automatic hand guns (or shotguns) and their mounts are usually T3's. In one fellow's case, he rolls his own but he is not smoking tobacco.

Did I ever mention the optional H&K MP5 submachine gun case for my Syncro?


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:52 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

BenT
         Sorry but at least I still believe every American still rides there horse through Monument Valley with their 6 gun on their hip....

Bruce CQ




On 10/05/2011, at 6:43 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:

 
Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>



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So yours was the clandestine secret weapon parked adjacent to the syncrofun mudholes @ Syncro de Mayo? 
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 02:43:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

It's a great place to carry a super soaker pump water cannon.


BenT

On May 10, 2011, at 2:28 AM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

yep you sure did partner. But I think the hardware was missing back then. Has that been remedied?
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: syncro@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 02:04:54 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

That's pretty close. Except we don't all smoke Marlboro cigarettes.

I play Les' role on the Vanagon List (aka Gerry). I'm constantly having to ask some group members to avoid discussing firearms use to safeguard their steeds. The difference is they using semi-automatic hand guns (or shotguns) and their mounts are usually T3's. In one fellow's case, he rolls his own but he is not smoking tobacco.

Did I ever mention the optional H&K MP5 submachine gun case for my Syncro?


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:52 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

BenT
         Sorry but at least I still believe every American still rides there horse through Monument Valley with their 6 gun on their hip....

Bruce CQ




On 10/05/2011, at 6:43 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:

 
Bruce,

You are ruining the American perception cultivated by Paul Hogan. Here I was thinking all Aussies could skin a live croc with their bare teeth and chew it's skin into fancy Ugg's.

;-(

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 10, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

> Ken
> Not very good at all...........
>
> 75 Rand sounds cheap to me, I don't have diff locks (remember Ken)
> and I would be stuck in the middle of that creek. I'm sure you caught
> the ferry on the Jardine and $80 doesn't seem too bad when you
> compare it to water, crocs and expensive repairs or a tow back to
> Cairns....
>
> Bruce CQ
>
>




18
Ken,

Been a bit busy, sorry for the wait.

Just wanted to add that I happened to meet one of the Steyr Puch syncro test drivers back at the 20 years gathering in Graz, Austria, in 2006 and was talking with him about this video. Following his elaborations, I could not convince myself that such a river crossing can be done at all :)

While travelling the Kimberleys in 2003, 50 cm was the deepest I dared to cross with my stock WBX and 16" wheels, but there may be protective gear out there which may allow for crossing deeper water.

Joachim


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...> wrote:
>
>
> Gday Joachim,
> Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?
> If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?
> Cheers.Ken
19

Hi Joachim,

 

Nice to hear from you again.

 

Not sure if you've seen this one from our recent Bateman's Bay tour. Roger Bell's epic crossing. It was a formed causeway at 50cm depth, but then he went off the side (while filming) into a further 30-40cm depth onto loose pebbly rocks. Just drove out as if nothing happened.

 

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x55/4wheels_photos/Batemans%20Bay%20Syncro%20Trip%202011/Batemans%20Bay%202011%20Videos/?action=view&current=FILE0174.mp4

 

Which reminds me; Mark and/or Rick, is there any progress on the collation of every-ones pics. I'm looking forward to seeing more action, especially some of my T5, as I didn't get much myself.

 

Brian Reed.

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of joachim_dietlicher
Sent: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 11:42 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??

 

 

Ken,

Been a bit busy, sorry for the wait.

Just wanted to add that I happened to meet one of the Steyr Puch syncro test drivers back at the 20 years gathering in Graz, Austria, in 2006 and was talking with him about this video. Following his elaborations, I could not convince myself that such a river crossing can be done at all :)

While travelling the Kimberleys in 2003, 50 cm was the deepest I dared to cross with my stock WBX and 16" wheels, but there may be protective gear out there which may allow for crossing deeper water.

Joachim

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...> wrote:
>
>
> Gday Joachim,
> Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?
> If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a WBX2.1 donk?
> Cheers.Ken

20
Brian,

Good to hear from you.

Wasn't aware of the link you posted, so thanks for that.

Joachim


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Reed" <breed@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Joachim,
>
>
>
> Nice to hear from you again.
>
>
>
> Not sure if you've seen this one from our recent Bateman's Bay tour. Roger
> Bell's epic crossing. It was a formed causeway at 50cm depth, but then he
> went off the side (while filming) into a further 30-40cm depth onto loose
> pebbly rocks. Just drove out as if nothing happened.
>
>
>
> http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x55/4wheels_photos/Batemans%20Bay%20Syncr
> o%20Trip%202011/Batemans%20Bay%202011%20Videos/?action=view¤t=FILE0174
> .mp4
>
>
>
> Which reminds me; Mark and/or Rick, is there any progress on the collation
> of every-ones pics. I'm looking forward to seeing more action, especially
> some of my T5, as I didn't get much myself.
>
>
>
> Brian Reed.
>
>
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> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of joachim_dietlicher
> Sent: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 11:42 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Damp old wasserboxer??
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> Ken,
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> Been a bit busy, sorry for the wait.
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> Just wanted to add that I happened to meet one of the Steyr Puch syncro test
> drivers back at the 20 years gathering in Graz, Austria, in 2006 and was
> talking with him about this video. Following his elaborations, I could not
> convince myself that such a river crossing can be done at all :)
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> While travelling the Kimberleys in 2003, 50 cm was the deepest I dared to
> cross with my stock WBX and 16" wheels, but there may be protective gear out
> there which may allow for crossing deeper water.
>
> Joachim
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> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , Ken Garratt <unclekenz@>
> wrote:
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> > Gday Joachim,
> > Rumour has it these are diesel syncros. Any veracity to this rumour?
> > If so, would you think prudence should prevail and not try this with a
> WBX2.1 donk?
> > Cheers.Ken
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