Have a great vacation Matt!! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MikeK · 2004-10-27, 08:08 AM

And take lots of pics!

Nick Koan · 2004-10-27, 08:10 AM

have fun there Matt. Just remember NZ > Australia.

dknv · 2004-10-27, 08:34 AM

that picture started out my day with a good laugh!

Then, don't forget your velcro gloves!! Have a great time down under.

MattR · 2004-10-27, 08:54 AM

Hahaha! No velco gloves! I'm not a local...

Seriously though, I'm ready to roll...I'm gonna duck out of work a little early today, and get my packing done. I still have a few things to buy...

Then I leave Reno tomorrow afternoon, head for LAX. My flight leaves LAX for Aukland around 9 PM. That will be a weird flight...

I'll take lots of pictures...

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-10-27, 09:07 AM

Have fun with the Kiwis! The only one I've ever met is pretty entertaining...

JC · 2004-10-27, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

have fun there Matt. Just remember NZ > Australia.

NZ is Australia's Canada.

MattR · 2004-10-27, 10:01 AM

Carson City is Reno's Mexico

JC · 2004-10-27, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Carson City is Reno's Mexico

Damn really? Where are all the drunk college girls during spring break?

ScottyS · 2004-10-27, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Carson City is Reno's Mexico

What does that make the 'Dayton Valley Corridor'?

MattR · 2004-10-28, 11:52 AM

Okay Everyone...I will see you later....I'm off to the airport shortly. Damn, packing for two weeks is a bitch...Wish me luck, I'll try to check in from New Zealand...

1st stop...Aukland...

JC · 2004-10-28, 11:59 AM

Have fun, take pics.

ArthurS · 2004-10-28, 12:17 PM

Have fun man!

qksubi · 2004-10-28, 04:28 PM

MY postcard

Don't forget

MattR · 2004-10-30, 04:03 PM

Hey Guys///I'm in Lake Taupo NZ right now...Frickin awesome place...It's sunday afternoon, and we're heading to the southern coast now.. I'm driving a Holden Commodore...Pretty sweet ride for a big sedan.

Anyway, I love Aukland, looking forward to returning on the way home later this week. I'm pretty much driving all around the north island...What better vacation than touring a foreign place by car? There are so many bad-ass cars here...STI's, Skyline's Silvias, Evos...and Ford Falcons are hot.

Anyway, gotta run, I'll check in with some pics soon...

E...your post card is on the way...

See ya guys

sperry · 2004-10-30, 07:01 PM

Matt, your New Zealand scavenger mission is to:

1) find a chick that ownes an AWD turbo car... Skyline, WRX, etc all count.

2) post picks of her and her car

3) get her to let you drive it

4) get pics of you breaking 150kph in her car

If you can accomplish you mission, the SECCS crew will have something waiting for you when you get back.

Dean · 2004-10-30, 07:23 PM

If he can do all that, he should marry her, and stay there!

Nick Koan · 2004-10-31, 01:17 AM

Haha, glad you are having fun there Matt. I'm jealous.

Don't forget to take a lot of pictures.

MattR · 2004-10-31, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Matt, your New Zealand scavenger mission is to:

1) find a chick that ownes an AWD turbo car... Skyline, WRX, etc all count.

2) post picks of her and her car

3) get her to let you drive it

4) get pics of you breaking 150kph in her car

If you can accomplish you mission, the SECCS crew will have something waiting for you when you get back.

Hahah..That's a great goal...I will have to keep my eye's peeled, so far no luck though...I think Dean has the best suggestion is case I do see her.

Today, I'm in Hawke's Bay (Hastings, to be exact) Wine country on the eastern sea side...heading towards Weliington tommorrow...I'm gonna spend a day there. Then I'm heading to the South Island, ChristChurch for starters. (Is anyone mapping this

)...I need to find a better car though...I need a Ford Falcon, these things are sick. I have some cool pictures so fa, but the internet cafe has a limit on downloads...I'll find somewhere at some point.

I'm a RHD maniac now, I've adjusted completely..and I'm doing all the driving, as usual... I have a feeling I will crash my STi when I get home, unless someone can drive me around for a few days.

Anyway...I really like New Zealand....I've had a very random and enjoyable time so far. So far, we've done a lot of stuff my dad wanted to do..Wine Tours, etc (Snooze) ...In wellington, I call the shots..Hello Bungees and a faster car...

Talk to you guys soon.

MikeSTI · 2004-11-01, 09:14 AM

sounds like a blast :shock:

MattR · 2004-11-02, 06:09 PM

Hello Again all....My quest to see all of New Zealand is still going strong...Today I arrived in ChristChurch...The largest city on the south island. This is my new favorite place so far. I rode a ferry (No comments) across to the south island, and got a new better Red Holden Commodore. The drive from the top of the island took about 6 hours, the road is awesome, wish I had a sports car. In fact, I'm noticing that all the roads here are winding, banked race tracks...That's why everyone has such bad ass cars.

Anyway. ChristChurch is a cool as city. Its a big Metro area, much better than the boring wine country. Lots going on. I'm sitting in an Internet cafe now, I'm going to buy some music soon, and wander around this town for a few hours. I'm gonna meet up with my dad for dinner later, but now I'm off to start my "Scavenger hunt"

See ya guys

MattR · 2004-11-02, 06:14 PM

i almost forgot...

Mike K.... What the F is Vegamite? Yuck :? How can people eat that stuff. It's on every table when I have breakfast, so I tried it and almost died...OMG? I'm definately bringing some home for you guys to try.

And, It seems that no one tips waiters here, at all...This is Mr. Pink's dream land...

haha

see ya

MikeK · 2004-11-02, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Mike K.... What the F is Vegamite? Yuck :? How can people eat that stuff. It's on every table when I have breakfast, so I tried it and almost died...OMG?

haha!

doubleurx · 2004-11-02, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Hello Again all....My quest to see all of New Zealand is still going strong...Today I arrived in ChristChurch...The largest city on the south island. This is my new favorite place so far. I rode a ferry (No comments) across to the south island, and got a new better Red Holden Commodore. The drive from the top of the island took about 6 hours, the road is awesome, wish I had a sports car. In fact, I'm noticing that all the roads here are winding, banked race tracks...That's why everyone has such bad ass cars.

Anyway. ChristChurch is a cool as city. Its a big Metro area, much better than the boring wine country. Lots going on. I'm sitting in an Internet cafe now, I'm going to buy some music soon, and wander around this town for a few hours. I'm gonna meet up with my dad for dinner later, but now I'm off to start my "Scavenger hunt"

Can't you see him, Vegimite sandwich in his back pocket, bobbing up and down, groovin' and hummin to himself: "I come from the land down under........."

Hope your havin' a blast Matt.
See ya guys

MattR · 2004-11-05, 05:51 PM

Hey Guys...Mike, you should have warned me about that stuff....it's the worst...

Anyway, I hear there's snow in reno? Sweet. Looking forward to getting home. I'm working my way back up to Aukland again. Wellington was great. I can;t believe how many bad ass cars there are here. I will have to wait until I get home to post pictures though. No luck here at the old internet cafe.

MattR · 2004-11-08, 01:24 PM

Hey Guys, Only a few days to go....I'm back in Aukland today, My goal today is to check out hot cars and girls and nothing else...

I'll be home Thursday night, just in time for the meet, you guys can laugh at me as a try to re-learn driving on the Left....

I've been away from home for so damn long, I almost forgot what Reno looks like...See ya guys soon.

2004-10-27, 08:08 AM	#1
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Have a great vacation Matt!! And take lots of pics! Attached Images

2004-10-27, 08:10 AM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	have fun there Matt. Just remember NZ > Australia. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-10-27, 08:54 AM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hahaha! No velco gloves! I'm not a local... Seriously though, I'm ready to roll...I'm gonna duck out of work a little early today, and get my packing done. I still have a few things to buy... Then I leave Reno tomorrow afternoon, head for LAX. My flight leaves LAX for Aukland around 9 PM. That will be a weird flight... I'll take lots of pictures... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-10-27, 09:07 AM	#5
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Have fun with the Kiwis! The only one I've ever met is pretty entertaining... __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-10-27, 10:01 AM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Carson City is Reno's Mexico __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-10-27, 08:34 AM	#3
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	that picture started out my day with a good laugh! Then, don't forget your velcro gloves!! Have a great time down under.

2004-10-28, 11:52 AM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Okay Everyone...I will see you later....I'm off to the airport shortly. Damn, packing for two weeks is a bitch...Wish me luck, I'll try to check in from New Zealand... 1st stop...Aukland... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-10-28, 11:59 AM	#11
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Have fun, take pics. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-10-28, 12:17 PM	#12
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Have fun man! __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-10-28, 04:28 PM	#13
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	MY postcard Don't forget

2004-10-30, 04:03 PM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hey Guys///I'm in Lake Taupo NZ right now...Frickin awesome place...It's sunday afternoon, and we're heading to the southern coast now.. I'm driving a Holden Commodore...Pretty sweet ride for a big sedan. Anyway, I love Aukland, looking forward to returning on the way home later this week. I'm pretty much driving all around the north island...What better vacation than touring a foreign place by car? There are so many bad-ass cars here...STI's, Skyline's Silvias, Evos...and Ford Falcons are hot. Anyway, gotta run, I'll check in with some pics soon... E...your post card is on the way... See ya guys __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-10-30, 07:01 PM	#15
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Matt, your New Zealand scavenger mission is to: 1) find a chick that ownes an AWD turbo car... Skyline, WRX, etc all count. 2) post picks of her and her car 3) get her to let you drive it 4) get pics of you breaking 150kph in her car If you can accomplish you mission, the SECCS crew will have something waiting for you when you get back. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-10-30, 07:23 PM	#16
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	If he can do all that, he should marry her, and stay there! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-10-31, 01:17 AM	#17
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Haha, glad you are having fun there Matt. I'm jealous. Don't forget to take a lot of pictures. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-11-01, 09:14 AM	#19
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	sounds like a blast :shock: __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-11-02, 06:09 PM	#20
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hello Again all....My quest to see all of New Zealand is still going strong...Today I arrived in ChristChurch...The largest city on the south island. This is my new favorite place so far. I rode a ferry (No comments) across to the south island, and got a new better Red Holden Commodore. The drive from the top of the island took about 6 hours, the road is awesome, wish I had a sports car. In fact, I'm noticing that all the roads here are winding, banked race tracks...That's why everyone has such bad ass cars. Anyway. ChristChurch is a cool as city. Its a big Metro area, much better than the boring wine country. Lots going on. I'm sitting in an Internet cafe now, I'm going to buy some music soon, and wander around this town for a few hours. I'm gonna meet up with my dad for dinner later, but now I'm off to start my "Scavenger hunt" See ya guys __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-11-02, 06:14 PM	#21
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Attn: Mike K i almost forgot... Mike K.... What the F is Vegamite? Yuck :? How can people eat that stuff. It's on every table when I have breakfast, so I tried it and almost died...OMG? I'm definately bringing some home for you guys to try. And, It seems that no one tips waiters here, at all...This is Mr. Pink's dream land... haha see ya __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-11-05, 05:51 PM	#24
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hey Guys...Mike, you should have warned me about that stuff....it's the worst... Anyway, I hear there's snow in reno? Sweet. Looking forward to getting home. I'm working my way back up to Aukland again. Wellington was great. I can;t believe how many bad ass cars there are here. I will have to wait until I get home to post pictures though. No luck here at the old internet cafe. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-11-08, 01:24 PM	#25
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hey Guys, Only a few days to go....I'm back in Aukland today, My goal today is to check out hot cars and girls and nothing else... I'll be home Thursday night, just in time for the meet, you guys can laugh at me as a try to re-learn driving on the Left.... I've been away from home for so damn long, I almost forgot what Reno looks like...See ya guys soon. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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