My Korean experience.

cruiserfied · **October 18, 2015, 23:16:46**

Landed last night around 8pm Sydney time. Pretty foggy and was dark by the time we got on the bus to go to hotel. But so far so good.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: October 19, 2015, 00:07:04**

tla · **Reply #2: October 19, 2015, 00:27:14**

Good luck! Hope all goes well.

The Gonz · **Reply #3: October 19, 2015, 01:32:13**

Awesome! Make sure that while you're there you get shown the whole corporate out-for-drinks ritual involving oldest/senior member, youngest/junior member, spirits and beer games - they don't muck around!

Dazzler · **Reply #4: October 19, 2015, 01:58:38**

Will be great to get some updates and pix :-)

CraigB · **Reply #5: October 19, 2015, 04:40:24**

Enjoy it Tim, make sure to go out for Korean BBQ while ya there and beware the spicy Kimchi

cruiserfied · **Reply #6: October 19, 2015, 14:04:13**

First day done and dusted.
Had orientation and recieved our competitors packs (shirt, jacket, cap) and schedule.
Completed written test.
Attended opening dinner.

Havent left Hotel yet except a quick walk around the hotel.

We have had a stroke of luck in that we have been placed in group A which does the practical test tomorrow not wednesday. First time Australia has been in group A so thats great.

Nothing much else yet so enjoy a couple of pictures.

Entrance to hotel

Inside hotel (our supervisor)

Some of the competition displays

Function room

My team mate, supervisor and me (left to right)

With one of the bigwigs.

So tomorrow is the big day of the competition, fingers crossed for a good day.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: October 19, 2015, 14:08:32**

Gee, you're tiny.

Good luck. I hope you do great but most of all, enjoy the experience.

rustynutz · **Reply #8: October 19, 2015, 14:14:36**

asathorny · **Reply #9: October 19, 2015, 14:37:11**

Glad you resisted the temptation to rest your hand on the bosses shoulder

Sounds like your really enjoying this

neptune · **Reply #10: October 19, 2015, 15:44:30**

I see that bike is going to come handy......

The Gonz · **Reply #11: October 19, 2015, 15:55:02**

Onya, Tim. Doing us proud!

eye30 · **Reply #12: October 19, 2015, 16:36:48**

Go for it and whip them all

CraigB · **Reply #13: October 19, 2015, 17:01:31**

Quote from: eye30 on October 19, 2015, 16:36:48

Go for it and whip them all

If the big wigs have a S&M fetish that may get him to 1st place

ibrokeit · **Reply #14: October 19, 2015, 17:11:28**

Good luck Tim!

BTW have you met the NZ team? It turns out the 2015 1st place holder of the Hyundai tech comp in NZ works at the dealership/service center that my parents brought all their various Hyundai vehicles they have had over the years, and had them serviced with. His name is Andrew.

Dazzler · **Reply #15: October 19, 2015, 21:44:28**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 19, 2015, 14:08:32

Good luck. I hope you do great but most of all, enjoy the experience.

cruiserfied · **Reply #16: October 19, 2015, 22:11:34**

Thanks everyone, I am enjoying it.

@Gareth yes I have met Andrew. He seems like a top bloke, your familys vehicles are in good hands with him.

tla · **Reply #17: October 19, 2015, 23:50:49**

Is a tour of the factory and design centre in your itinerary? Pics please

Based on the photos it looks like an all male competition. Any women at all?

John B · **Reply #18: October 20, 2015, 03:02:43**

The best of luck Tim. What a great experience one that will stay with you for the rest of your life, Enjoy your stay there. Look forward to all your updates.

cruiserfied · **Reply #19: October 20, 2015, 16:24:34**

Quick update. Only got in from the bar after a full day of testing.

Asan factory and Hyundai Steel Works tours tomorrow. No cameras allowed.

Not holding my hopes high as regional politics can play a major part in result
Although after my performance I am quietly confident

Dazzler · **Reply #20: October 20, 2015, 22:01:50**

Pity we can't call in and vote (like they do on X-factor) You would be a shoe in!

asathorny · **Reply #21: October 20, 2015, 22:49:47**

Or even a SHOO IN

ibrokeit · **Reply #22: October 21, 2015, 04:08:34**

Quote from: cruiserfied on October 19, 2015, 22:11:34

Thanks everyone, I am enjoying it.

@Gareth yes I have met Andrew. He seems like a top bloke, your familys vehicles are in good hands with him.

Nice - I might be having my Mum's elite in near Christmas to get the std. headunit swapped out for the GD-01 I got for it.

If I meet him might be nice to ask about the skills olympics.

ibrokeit · **Reply #23: October 21, 2015, 04:09:22**

Quote from: cruiserfied on October 20, 2015, 16:24:34

Quick update. Only got in from the bar after a full day of testing.

Asan factory and Hyundai Steel Works tours tomorrow. No cameras allowed.

Not holding my hopes high as regional politics can play a major part in result
Although after my performance I am quietly confident

Still fingers crossed

Lakes · **Reply #24: October 21, 2015, 11:03:18**

Just read this, good luck Tim!

beerman · **Reply #25: October 21, 2015, 13:09:56**

Good luck mate

AlanHo · **Reply #26: October 21, 2015, 13:47:27**

Just remember - the harder you try the luckier you get. And you are a trier Tim.

asathorny · **Reply #27: October 21, 2015, 13:59:24**

Quote from: AlanHo on October 21, 2015, 13:47:27

Just remember - the harder you try the luckier you get. And you are a trier Tim.

Alan, you're Maggie Thatchers dream boy

AlanHo · **Reply #28: October 21, 2015, 14:33:49**

To the best of my knowledge (which is extensive) I have never dreamed of Maggie Thatcher.........

cruiserfied · **Reply #29: October 21, 2015, 17:44:50**

Thanks guys its nice to get some positive support.

@Gareth, definately ask Andrew about us Aussies and Seoul Pub in Itaewon LOL.

@Alan, yes I have definately tried my absolute best. Even my trainer/supervisor has said I exceeded his expectations 😁

I have recieved praise from several competitors and supervisors from around the world and even recognition from some judges in the competition so if nothing else comes of it that is awesome in itself and makes me very proud of myself.

Ive only just got in from a night out in Itaewon so I'll get some pictures up later, most from bus on which I spent about 5-6hrs total today 😕 but ive now seen the Asan factory, Hyundai Steel and a Korean Folk Village.

Enjoying every minute so far. More to come later.

Thanks everyone.