Busfest 2013 - SYNCRO TRAIL
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Re: Busfest 2013 - SYNCRO TRAIL
Ian,
the 'wing mirror trick' also meant that I could see forward and down better than if they were folded back. Must have helped because I didn't hit any posts.
the 'wing mirror trick' also meant that I could see forward and down better than if they were folded back. Must have helped because I didn't hit any posts.
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well done Gary..
unfortunately you become the de-facto winner of our gentleman's wager.. and therefore owe Ian, Neil, Alex and I a pint.
unfortunately you become the de-facto winner of our gentleman's wager.. and therefore owe Ian, Neil, Alex and I a pint.

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The german lady you're referring to is Katja. She's also the one that had the Mammutpark advertising on her truck.
Well done, Gary. Congrats there.
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Well done, Gary. Congrats there.
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Re: Busfest 2013 - SYNCRO TRAIL
Well done Gary. Hutch was right... better get some more humble pie out of the freezer when I get home
It just raises the bar for next year

It just raises the bar for next year

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Well done Gary. It's all good clean (well ours was dirty!) fun.
I'd love to have been able to hear the full results - perhaps Mike can gather them - just to gauge how poorly we did. We certainly learned a lot in that short time which we will apply in any future offroad excursions.
I'd love to have been able to hear the full results - perhaps Mike can gather them - just to gauge how poorly we did. We certainly learned a lot in that short time which we will apply in any future offroad excursions.
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There's 40 years of off-roading and trials driving gone into that win! But I did have to think hard about the different rules - being able to stop/start, roll reverse, etc and that the penalties are throughout the route not just the first one you hit.
What's this about a wager then Hutch? I don't do beers but perhaps I'll brew you a tea next time?
What's this about a wager then Hutch? I don't do beers but perhaps I'll brew you a tea next time?
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Well done Gary! I'm not actually sure who you are but well done....
Was there any plaque things for the display this year by the way? Forgot to ask after I packed up my tent etc and hope I haven't missed out...got the trial one.
Was there any plaque things for the display this year by the way? Forgot to ask after I packed up my tent etc and hope I haven't missed out...got the trial one.
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max and caddy wrote:Was there any plaque things for the display this year by the way? Forgot to ask after I packed up my tent etc and hope I haven't missed out...got the trial one.
If you were entered the Syncro Show & Shine on sunday, there was a plaque and I think, there was also one for the Syncro Display.
The Show & Shine plaques are all gone, but if you were in that, I've actually got 2

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i got a plaque for the syncro display, was left in my dash binnicle even though i locked the van..... Someone knows the secret door unlocking trick 

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Balls...I have missed out then..moved my truck at about 3 PM with the intention of going back...but then met a bloke to collect a boot lid and didn't make it..I will text mr Ghia...
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got mine on the saturday, are people actually sticking these on in the van somewhere?
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Oh....I didn't! Just text himself..he's sending me one! 

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lloydy wrote:got mine on the saturday, are people actually sticking these on in the van somewhere?
Umm...I must confess I haven't stuck mine on ever yet...but when I rummage in my ashtray and find them I get a warm happy feeling inside...will stick them on when my interior is sorted..be summat to look at when I'm in bed!
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Re: Busfest 2013 - SYNCRO TRAIL
garyd wrote:mrhutch wrote:anyone know the results?
There was a presentation in the main hall next to the syncro display at 4pm. 2nd place went to the German(?) lady in the white single cab with the full length canopy and I came away with this
A nice ending to an enjoyable weekend.
So who was 3rd? Is there a full league table somewhere on a German website somewhere? ...