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New Expedition in the Capatanii Mountains

Posted in Beautiful Romania, LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on 28 June 2010 by Watcher Romano

After last year’s expedition I knew we had to come back for more. I have agreed with the White Wolves to make another attempt to find the way between Horezu and Curmatura Oltetului last Saturday, June 26th, 2010 AD :-) There is a lot to show, but for now I will only post some unedited videos ( HD video shot with a handheld Flip Camera)

And we reached the fitfh peak over 2000m high BY CAR in the past 12 months :-) – Nedei Peak . After that we went down to Curmatura Oltetului and stopped a bit to see the overflowing dam at Lake Petrimanu

In Ciugnetu we split into two groups. My group went to Valea Macesului and did Strategica once again da capo al fine:

We did go into a deep fog after Plaiul Poienilor, so the only shots we could take after this were at the end of Strategica, where some colleagues from other forums said there was a 4 m deep pool. We just HAD to stop and check. Razvanutza plays Moses:

There are several additional videos on my youtube channel.

I have to admit that video is not my thing, but I would also like to invite you to come back very soon (via RSS or email ) for photos from this trip into a wonderful area.

Targu Mures stage – movies

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , , , , on 17 June 2010 by Watcher Romano

As you probably already know, I did participate in the second stage of the National Offroad Championship, held near Targu Mures, in Campu Cetatii. Unfortunately the car broke down again, this time more costly. I was very happy I was not the pilot :-D

Here are some movies I was able to shoot, especially during the Special Stages and the Trial:

How to do a special stage with no servo and a BIG car:


Sorin Parvulescu in the Extreme Special Stage:


Andrei Oprea climbs a tree  :-)

elegantly courses through a ditch:

and finally kills it:

Stefan Grigorescu:

Open Special Stage:

Fiko / Miko, trial, mechanical winch

Craiu, same ascent:

Parvulescu in the Trial


Catalin Olaru with the one and only Semaca:

Copacinschi fights the mud
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Adrenalina in Vene

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , on 25 April 2010 by Watcher Romano

Sunday April 25th, Giurgiu airfield, extreme sports gathering. Of course, I only participated in the offroad section (organized by the Kamikaze team ) :-) . I really did expect a bungee jumping crane, but they did not make it afterall :-(

If you like these photos, or the subject of offroad, stay tuned (RSS or email), because it’s one of the main areas of interest on this blog :-)

Luana…mon amour – printemps 2010

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on 18 April 2010 by Watcher Romano

The infamous doctor Semaca has once again been so magnanimous as to invite me at Luana Offroad Fest, Spring Edition, 2010. This is a small insight into what happened there in the weekend of April 16th to 18th:

If you like these photos, or the subject of offroad, stay tuned (RSS or email), because it’s one of the main areas of interest on this blog :-)

PS: here are last years’ Luana photos.

11 April, soft offroad around Bucharest

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , , , on 12 April 2010 by Watcher Romano

This Sunday I went on an expedition around Bucharest, lead by the infamous GPScu. There were some other 40 crazy guys just like me. We wandered around in the forest, bushes, fields, etc, managed to get a few nice shots, and then had a barbecue.  Here are a few photos and movies from this trip:

Patrolul e de vanzare

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , on 8 April 2010 by Watcher Romano

Am ajuns la momentul in care vreau de la Patrol niste chestii pe care nu le poate face, asa ca e cazul sa il vindem cuiva caruia i se potriveste mai bine :-)

Iata prezentarea masinii:

Nissan Patrol Y61, motor RD28TI, 95kw, 130CP, preparat pentru ture offroad pana la dificultate medie. Mecanic / tehnic ireprosabil.

  • Revizie cu toate uleiurile si filtrele in Aprilie 2010. (motor, cutie viteze, reductor, punti)
  • Schimbat distributie, vascocuplaj, elice si bujii in 2009.
  • Bara Panhard fata noua spetembrie 2009.
  • Revizie punte fata in Decembrie 2009 (simeringuri, rulmenti pivot, ulei).
  • Bucsi tendoane punte fata Old Man Emu cu caster kit – Aprilie 2010
  • Tendoane spate ranforsate.
  • Cuplaje roti MRL manuale, heavy-duty, AVM.
  • Anvelope Simex dimensiunea standard (265/70/16), pe jante de tabla ET -25. Flanse distantiere 30 mm. ET negativ total -55.
  • Blocant spate stoc, perfect functional.
  • Kit complet suspensie +5cm OME (Old Man Emu) heavy duty fata, medium duty spate, include si amortizor directie si trimpackere, instalat mai 2009.
  • Bara model ARB, cu acces la troliu si protectie radiator si amortizor directie.
  • Troliu Warn 9000XD (4300kg). Telecomanda montata ‘pe direct’ (permanent), trasa in habitaclu, in torpedo. Telecomanda aditionala wireless cu safety switch.
  • Snorkel Safari.
  • Ambreiaj Heavy Duty Safari.
  • Praguri heavy duty (rock sliders) integrate sub cele originale.
  • Scut protectie reductor.
  • Toba modificata – scurtata.
  • Crescut sensibil avansul si debitul pompei de injectie (la Nissan)
  • Cardan spate refacut Compa Sibiu in Mai 2009.
  • Bara directie refacuta in decembrie 2009, upgrade la model ‘reparabil’ (nu mai trebuie schimbata bara in caz de damage, ci doar pastilele gresabile).
  • Ambele bari stabilizatoare demontate. Bara stabilizatoare spate exista la mine.
  • Cutie organizare portbagaj 3 compartimente: usa stanga, usa dreapta, portbagaj.
  • Statie Alan 42 cu antena Sirio 5000.
  • Semnalizari si lumini frana mutate in stopuri verticale.
  • Cap schimbator Sparco.
  • Am toate plasticele care lipsesc in poze.
  • Parbriz fisurat din Decembrie 2008. Rezista fara emotii de atunci.  (900 ron pret replacement)
  • Oglinda dreapta sparta in August 2009.
  • Diverse indoituri in tabla la exterior (Aripa fata dreapta, usa spate stanga, aripa spate stanga).
  • Lipsa mocheta.
  • Radio CD Sony cu MP3, bluetooth, carphone, AUX IN.

Masina merge impecabil in teren si pe strada. Este foarte bine intretinuta dpdv tehnic, controale lunare incepand cu Decembrie 2008. Este gata de expeditii si ture. Singurul lucru la care nu se preteaza sunt concursurile. Indoiturile si rugina de suprafata de pe tabla sunt specifice masinilor de teren in relieful Romaniei.

Practic nu mai trebuie nimic pentru offroad pana la mediu, se ia masina si se baga in teren, expeditii, ture, etc.

Si poze cu upgrades si dowgrades :-) dar si cu ea in actiune :

Audi Wallpapers

Posted in LifeStyle, Non Travel-Related Photography with tags , , , , , , , on 31 March 2010 by Watcher Romano

As I was telling you, the infamous Flow has agreed to lead us on a offroad track last Saturday. When we met him in Brasov, I liked his ‘urban’ ride, so I took a few photos. Some hours of work later here is a wallpaper :

1200x800-FLOW-WALLPAPER

In 1200x800 format

1920x1080-FLOW-WALLPAPER

In 1920x1080 (HD 1080p) format

and a ‘simple’ portrait:

Flow's Ride

Flow's Ride in it's natural habitat

If you like colorful photographs stay tuned (RSS or email) because there are more coming (and the summer season is just beginning) :-)

Brasov Offroad day with Flow

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , , , , , on 30 March 2010 by Watcher Romano

Last weekend I was in the Brasov area. I did phone several offroaders from Brasov but they decided they had better things to do on Saturday. The only person who graciously accepted my invitation was the infamous FLOW :-) . He was kind enough to revamp his entire schedule (he was attending a drifting show at the mall !) and lead us on a very interesting and challenging offroad track. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves:

Stay tuned (RSS or email) for some HD videos and an amazing wallpaper with Flow’s city car :-)

Agnita Lady’s Ride

Posted in LifeStyle with tags , , , , , , on 20 March 2010 by Watcher Romano

A few pictures taken in the course of Agnita Ladies’ Ride:

Valcea Offroad Day – 24 January 2010

Posted in "Art" ??, Beautiful Romania, LifeStyle, Travel with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 26 January 2010 by Watcher Romano

On January 24th 2010, I joined the X3M Offroad Valcea crew for a relaxing cruise in the mountains near Valcea. We took a 7 hour, 50 kilometers long stroll in a completely untouched area. As you will see, the snow was pure, clean and shiny white. “The warm sun” we enjoyed refers to the white balance only, because the highest temperature we encountered was -8 degrees Celsius.

I will start off with a few pictures of ‘action’ but will end this post with much more pictures of the beautiful winter scenery we were lucky to encounter:

The official thread of this trip is posted here.

As you have probably noticed, some photos are in the 1080p full-HD format. I would be honored if you used them as wallpapers.

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