Recent content by R.Symancek

RWD Starlet So, while the Starlet was down, I was offered a ride for the Otago Sports Car Clubs Grass Autocross event in Milton, NZ. And wouldn't you know, it ended up being a Starlet. However, this model was a 1983, which means it's rear wheel drive, or as some like to say 'Real' wheel...

Starlet Decides to Take a Break I didn't want to say it's broken, because there are literally only about five moving parts in the Starlet's entire engine bay. If only I could tell you guys that it was just a loose belt. It wasn't. So, in order to catch everyone up to speed: I was driving...

And now for my next act!.... Uh-oh.

The Story of the Great Albatross This is the story of the Great Albatross. It starts out: Once there was an Albatross colony on the far side of the Otago peninsula. Some say it is the only Albatross colony on a main body of land. If you got to this said colony, humans make you pay heeps of...

Winner! You get a.... well... a virtual pat on the back, how does that sound? Yes, the other day was a great Albatross spotting day. Pictures to come.

So, I'm a little pressed for time since I'm getting ready for the Rally of Otago (only as a mechanic/service crew... no the Starlet is not racing Rally Otago). But I'll try to catch up with more posts when I can. Hope you all liked the Trotter's Gorge post... next up... this. What is it?

Weekend Trip to Trotter's Gorge Our past weekend trip left my a straggler, since I had a late class at the University of Otago, I couldn't make the hour drive to the cabin we planned on staying at until after dark. The only direction I was given was that the cabin was about a 15 minute walk in...

If by longfins, you mean the eel. It's funny you should mention that. Because just the other day... Well, I guess I'll wait till the actual post.

Please do ;)

Some Photography from Our Last Trip Well, here's some shots so far... I think these are all on the Canon 7D.

Our Trip to the North Our next trip had us heading north on Route 1. We stopped at a friends house outside of Timaru. Spent the day driving around in a Hilux and petting sheep. Then we headed for Lake Tekapo for the night. By the time we go in, and made camp it was already dark. Cam had the...

Oh, and I forgot to mention... While on our inspection of the stage, I was doing some co-driving for Cam, who has never tried rally driving before. While on a nice downhill to what may have been a medium right (R3), he clutched in and held it, went for the brake, and released too late...

Here's a video from that day, which I didn't take, but wanted to share... Great roads! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQhZ48HuW0 Check out our friend Tony Johnston killing it in his Ford Capri! We're making friends in the rally scene here. More to come on that, but now it's off to Mt. Cook.

On our way to Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand... We found this. We accidentally drove right into the Hill Block Shingle Rally Sprint in Fairlie. After the show, we got to drive the stage ourselves, in what some say is the best single stage in the world. Apparently Jimmy...

Oh, awesome! Glad you can join in on following the adventure! I'm always cruising 715 when I'm home, however not in a little Starlet :)