Saying hello from across the pond

[weedave]

Hey folks,
Just joined up but have lurked around for a few months.

Moved to Nz 2 yrs ago and bought a 1997 2.7tdi auto "mistral"

It's treated me well and to return the favour I gave it a 2" suspension lift and some 31" A/T's. This was version 1.

Next up the body is due a 2" lift, tyres are getting changed to 32" M/t's, steering is getting beefed up, snorkel, larger air filter, wading kit, cb radio. This is version 2.

Next weekend version 2 will have a 4wheeling day out and I'll post some pics.

Look forward to spending some time around the forum and learning from info.

Regards
Dave

 

[Monaro Pete]

How do Dave.

Welcome along. Looking forward to seeing those pics :thumb2

 

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard:thumbs

Nice part of the world where 4x4s don't seem to be frowned upon.

 

[Daemo]

Hey folks,
Just joined up but have lurked around for a few months.

Moved to Nz 2 yrs ago and bought a 1997 2.7tdi auto "mistral"

It's treated me well and to return the favour I gave it a 2" suspension lift and some 31" A/T's. This was version 1.

Next up the body is due a 2" lift, tyres are getting changed to 32" M/t's, steering is getting beefed up, snorkel, larger air filter, wading kit, cb radio. This is version 2.

Next weekend version 2 will have a 4wheeling day out and I'll post some pics.

Look forward to spending some time around the forum and learning from info.

Regards
Dave

Hi dave you must have moved over to nz when i moved back here, where abouts are you, i was in Te Awamutu to start then in Hamilton for 10 years, i worked for pacific aerospace for 6-7 years.

You will be enjoying rust free examples, go underneath and factory paint is still there aye

 

[Daemo]

Where are you going wheeling on the trip, is it an organised safari or local guys going out?

I had the opportunity to move back a couple of months ago ( well still have ) but the timing isnt quite right for us at the moment, thinking i would like Tauranga or even wellington next.. Welcome to the site, are you on offroad express nz??

 

[solarman216]

Welcome mate and have fun, Rick

 

[Barrbeast]

Greetings bud! Look forward to the pics :thumbs

 

[zippy656]

Did some one say pics?

 

[weedave]

Thanks for the warm welcome lads.

You know how the saying goes..... Pics or it didn't happen! If I can manage to keep the dashcam in place there will be a video or two.

Cheers
Dave

 

[weedave]

Hi dave you must have moved over to nz when i moved back here, where abouts are you, i was in Te Awamutu to start then in Hamilton for 10 years, i worked for pacific aerospace for 6-7 years.

You will be enjoying rust free examples, go underneath and factory paint is still there aye

Currently in wellington mate, yip paint stool there when I bought it, it's mud now though.

 

[weedave]

Where are you going wheeling on the trip, is it an organised safari or local guys going out?

I had the opportunity to move back a couple of months ago ( well still have ) but the timing isnt quite right for us at the moment, thinking i would like Tauranga or even wellington next.. Welcome to the site, are you on offroad express nz??

Well if you get out look me up as I'm in wellington.
The coastal tracks are good fun. Public access mon to sat.

It's a club outing to a private "fun park" called rallywoods, there's a few videos on YouTube of the terrain, it's got all you need from rocks to mud, easy tracks to simply insane tracks.

Currently not a member but I'll have a look.

 

[Paultrol]

Morning and welcome .
I love NZ toured round in 2011 and been trying to get back ever since.

 

[weedave]

Morning and welcome .
I love NZ toured round in 2011 and been trying to get back ever since.

Good morning boss, I'm lucky my job is in the skilled shortage list so I never left after my working holiday visa. Immigration gave me a 3 year visa after that and want me to apply for a residency.

 

[makeitfit]

Good morning boss, I'm lucky my job is in the skilled shortage list so I never left after my working holiday visa. Immigration gave me a 3 year visa after that and want me to apply for a residency.

Skilled shortage you say Where's the list ? I can do that, go on give us a job

 

[Paultrol]

Good morning boss, I'm lucky my job is in the skilled shortage list so I never left after my working holiday visa. Immigration gave me a 3 year visa after that and want me to apply for a residency.

Yea I'm on the skilled shortage list.
I got the job offer a couple of years ago and was all set to go. Had the flights booked via USA and the RV booked for 28 day's. We were going to tour round the states while waiting for our stuff to be shipped. But then had an accident and put everything on hold. My oldest son is now starting University in September so it might be time to start the ball rolling. :thumb2

 

[weedave]

Skilled shortage you say Where's the list ? I can do that, go on give us a job

Youre hired!:thumbs

Now about your police check sir.......:lol

 

[weedave]

Yea I'm on the skilled shortage list.
I got the job offer a couple of years ago and was all set to go. Had the flights booked via USA and the RV booked for 28 day's. We were going to tour round the states while waiting for our stuff to be shipped. But then had an accident and put everything on hold. My oldest son is now starting University in September so it might be time to start the ball rolling. :thumb2

No time like the present, I won't be leaving Nz so if you make it look me and we will break a few cv's and have a beer after.

 

[Paultrol]

No time like the present, I won't be leaving Nz so if you make it look me and we will break a few cv's and have a beer after.

Sounds good :thumbs

 

[weedave]

Photos - Rallywoods, Wellington

I promised photos, here a few favorites.











Link to my photo album.
http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/davebrown23/library/

I hope you like the few photos i have, unfortunately i left my dash cam at home so have no videos of the day.

Regards
Dave

 

[solarman216]

Nice pics, had 3 weeks holls in NZ a few years ago, loved every minute of it, Hired a big RV so no off road stuff but lovely country, Started Auckland and got as far as Rotorua, so much to see, shame about some who continue to knock the locals, long term I would find that intently annoying, Rick