Syncro crosses the Simpson

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I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rES73E8OaQo    

 

Yurik

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Gday Yurik,
Welcome back. An extraordinary trip indeed but perhaps one I can only dream of. Maybe in my next life?

As we both have Trakka syncros, I'm curious to know your fully laden gross weight for that trip ... your best guestimate would do if you don't know and also ... did you need to use one or both spare wheels during the trip? Carry out any tyre repairs?
 
Yes please, as pictures paint a thousand words, I'd love to see more if you can manage. Cheers.
 
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: yuriko@iinet.net.au
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:46:56 +0800
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 
[Attachment(s) from Yurik Orlowsky included below]

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

 

Yurik



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Awesome,
 
I love these trip adventures in a syncro.
 
I am also very jealous.
 
Yurik - where do you have your extra tank/ tanks?
 
How many litres are they?
 
Thanks,
 
Scott
 
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I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.
 
More photos please.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
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Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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Hi Scott

I have uploaded 2 more YouTube videos. One showing more fun on sand dunes – success on 3rd attempt after deflating tyres to 17psi. The other  shows wading through the Eyre Creek which only flows through the Simpson Desert once every 8yrs after heavy rains in Queensland. The creek is impassable where it crosses the Simpson track (French Line) and there was a  40km detour  up stream which had a stony creek bed over which we made the crossing.

Enjoy.

Yurik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3CejT3l57M

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odTNQcnAquM

 

 

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2009 12:06 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

 

Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.

 

More photos please.

 

Cheers,

 

Scott

 

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 6:46 PM

Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

 

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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Hi Ken

Our Trakka syncros are heavy with all the camping furniture and 2 water tanks each containing 40L.  My syncro also has an auxiliary 80L fuel tank located under the rear seat. I went over a weighbridge some time ago and it read 3t. (3000kg). Since then I have added a winch and a second spare wheel, so it would have been well over 3t for the trip.  Despite this it handled well and coped superbly with sand and other terrain. I think having a 2.5L Subaru engine with more power and torque is an added advantage.  I had good fortune with the tyres – no repairs and didn’t have to use any of the 2 spares.  Have attached a few more photos.

Regards

Yurik

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Saturday, 5 September 2009 8:51 PM
To: Oz syncro forum
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

 

Gday Yurik,
Welcome back. An extraordinary trip indeed but perhaps one I can only dream of. Maybe in my next life?

As we both have Trakka syncros, I'm curious to know your fully laden gross weight for that trip ... your best guestimate would do if you don't know and also ... did you need to use one or both spare wheels during the trip? Carry out any tyre repairs?
 
Yes please, as pictures paint a thousand words, I'd love to see more if you can manage. Cheers.
 
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: yuriko@iinet.net.au
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:46:56 +0800
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

[Attachment(s) from Yurik Orlowsky included below]

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rES73E8OaQo    

 

Yurik

 

 

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Thanks Yurick.
 
That's a very nice bus of yours which looks like that second 16 inch bus that came into Australia for the rally in the early 1990's.
 
I could tell you had a Scooby motor as it sounded exactly like mine. Seems they have a very common note when in the back of a syncro.
 
3 Tonne fully loaded is a lot for a 4cyl motor but it seems to get through very well.
 
Looks in great condition as well.
 
Well done on the syncro and the enormous road/ track trip and thanks for sharing it with us.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 6:17 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

Hi Scott

I have uploaded 2 more YouTube videos. One showing more fun on sand dunes – success on 3rd attempt after deflating tyres to 17psi. The other  shows wading through the Eyre Creek which only flows through the Simpson Desert once every 8yrs after heavy rains in Queensland. The creek is impassable where it crosses the Simpson track (French Line) and there was a  40km detour  up stream which had a stony creek bed over which we made the crossing.

Enjoy.

Yurik

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=O3CejT3l57M

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=odTNQcnAquM

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2009 12:06 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.

More photos please.

Cheers,

Scott

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 6:46 PM

Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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Dear Yurik,
Can I also add my thanks for sharing your well illustrated travels in the Centre with
us all. I am getting particular pleasure in goading my brother about his similar recent trip in his Hilux when I send them on to him. (He spiked a tyre wall)
You will tell me when you get the inevitable call from him asking if you are willing to take a Toyota Hilux as trade in on your vehicle. I told him he may have been born 15mins before me but I beat him in  achieving enlightenment.
Cheers
Roger

--- On Mon, 7/9/09, Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au> wrote:

From: Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 7 September, 2009, 4:17 PM

 

Hi Scott

I have uploaded 2 more YouTube videos. One showing more fun on sand dunes – success on 3rd attempt after deflating tyres to 17psi. The other  shows wading through the Eyre Creek which only flows through the Simpson Desert once every 8yrs after heavy rains in Queensland. The creek is impassable where it crosses the Simpson track (French Line) and there was a  40km detour  up stream which had a stony creek bed over which we made the crossing.

Enjoy.

Yurik

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=O3CejT3l57M

 

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=odTNQcnAquM

 

 

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2009 12:06 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

 

Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.

 

More photos please.

 

Cheers,

 

Scott

 

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 6:46 PM

Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

 

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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Hi Yurik!

My thanks as well for your contributions.

I have placed 2 of your videos on the syncro website - (hope you dont' mind as they are already in the public domain).

I would love to place a few of your Simpson photos in the gallery as well if OK with you.

Regards
Mark.



On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

Dear Yurik,
Can I also add my thanks for sharing your well illustrated travels in the Centre with
us all. I am getting particular pleasure in goading my brother about his similar recent trip in his Hilux when I send them on to him. (He spiked a tyre wall)
You will tell me when you get the inevitable call from him asking if you are willing to take a Toyota Hilux as trade in on your vehicle. I told him he may have been born 15mins before me but I beat him in achieving enlightenment.
Cheers
Roger

--- On Mon, 7/9/09, Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au> wrote:

From: Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 7 September, 2009, 4:17 PM


Hi Scott

I have uploaded 2 more YouTube videos. One showing more fun on sand dunes – success on 3rd attempt after deflating tyres to 17psi. The other shows wading through the Eyre Creek which only flows through the Simpson Desert once every 8yrs after heavy rains in Queensland. The creek is impassable where it crosses the Simpson track (French Line) and there was a 40km detour up stream which had a stony creek bed over which we made the crossing.

Enjoy.

Yurik

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=O3CejT3l57M

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=odTNQcnAquM

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher


Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2009 12:06 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson

Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.

More photos please.

Cheers,

Scott

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 6:46 PM

Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing. This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing. If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo

Yurik


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Hi Mark,

That’s fine and you are welcomed to use the photos as well.

Regards

Yurik

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: Tuesday, 8 September 2009 1:46 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

 

Hi Yurik!

My thanks as well for your contributions.

I have placed 2 of your videos on the syncro website - (hope you dont' mind as they are already in the public domain).

I would love to place a few of your Simpson photos in the gallery as well if OK with you.

Regards
Mark.


On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

 

Dear Yurik,

Can I also add my thanks for sharing your well illustrated travels in the Centre with
us all. I am getting particular pleasure in goading my brother about his similar recent trip in his Hilux when I send them on to him. (He spiked a tyre wall)

You will tell me when you get the inevitable call from him asking if you are willing to take a Toyota Hilux as trade in on your vehicle. I told him he may have been born 15mins before me but I beat him in  achieving enlightenment.

Cheers

Roger


--- On Mon, 7/9/09, Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au> wrote:


From: Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro crosses the Simpson

Received: Monday, 7 September, 2009, 4:17 PM

 

 

Hi Scott

I have uploaded 2 more YouTube videos. One showing more fun on sand dunes – success on 3rd attempt after deflating tyres to 17psi. The other  shows wading through the Eyre Creek which only flows through the Simpson Desert once every 8yrs after heavy rains in Queensland. The creek is impassable where it crosses the Simpson track (French Line) and there was a  40km detour  up stream which had a stony creek bed over which we made the crossing.

Enjoy.

Yurik

 

 

 

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher


Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2009 12:06 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson

 

 

Just watched your You Tube videos Yurik and I am drooling.

 

More photos please.

 

Cheers,

 

Scott

 

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 6:46 PM

Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Syncro crosses the Simpson [4 Attachments]

 

 

I have recently returned from a 14000 km trip into central Australia. This comprised of crossing the Simpson Desert W to E, exploring Lake Eyre, going north into Queensland and finding an amazing pelican rookery, further north to Katherine, Kakadu Nat Pk, Darwin then across the top to WA, the Gibb River Rd and then south back to home at Perth. I can report that the Syncro didn’t miss a beat and proved to be so capable in some amazing terrain. The highlight, from a driver’s point of view, was the Simpson Desert crossing.  This started at Oodnadatta where we filled up with fuel – the recommended quantity is 150L for the 600km crossing – my syncro has a 2nd tank which gives me a total of 160L. I actually used about 130L on reaching Birdsville as most of the crossing was in 1st and 2nd gear. The actual sandy desert starts at Dalhousie Springs where we deflated tyres down to about 20psi which needed to go down to 17psi as the sand, we discovered at the first few dunes, was very dry and powdery. My syncro has both diff locks but I used the rear diff lock only on most sand dunes as the track often skirted the slopes at an angle at the tops and this prevented spin on the inner higher radius wheel. At Big Red I deflated to 10 psi and managed to climb it at the first attempt. My friends in a Toyota HiLux couldn’t make it and had to take the Little Red track to get through! Success often can be attributed to having correct deflation pressures, sufficient momentum and choice of track. The Simpson is really “Syncro country” – red sand wilderness, bright blue skies and vivid stars set against dark ink nights. Five days of challenging adventure and comradeship around campfires in the desert. If you ever have the opportunity to do this trip, do take it. Perhaps a group Syncro trip in the making. The following YouTube clips are samples of the Simpson crossing.   If you are interested in other photos of the trip I can post them on our Yahoo site.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=i_e7VyrDgYE     

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rES73E8OaQo    

Yurik


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