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Celebrating 25 years 1979 - 2004

SEPTEMBER 2004Vol 26 No 2

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PRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT

Cameron Neilsen SC287

As your New President I would like to welcome everyone to the new year ofSubaruing and Welcome of course to our new members of which there havebeen a few lately.

The influx of newer vehicles that we have had in the last few years has beengood to see and has prompted the thought (and I stress the word thought) ofpossibly having a minor name change to our club. How does the Subaru AwdClub of Queensland sound? I will leave you to ponder that thought.

If you have any comment or ideas for our club please feel free to contact amember of the committee. We are in the front of the book or see us at themeeting See you on a trip soon.

Don’t forget about the sausage sizzle and the auction at this month’smeeting.

Regards Camo

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SOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORTI have put together a trip calendar for 2004 – 2005 club year, based on ourpopular past trips and dates. The calendar is flexible, if you want to run a tripthat’s on the calendar, either an existing one, on a different date or a newone, come and see me.

Convey rules exist so a club trip can run smoothly, CB radios are not asubstitute for our convoy rules they are used to enhance our convey rules.Each month I will highlight a different convey rule.

“Eac“Eac“Eac“Eac“Each vh vh vh vh vehicle is responsible fehicle is responsible fehicle is responsible fehicle is responsible fehicle is responsible for the for the for the for the for the folloolloolloolloollowing vwing vwing vwing vwing vehicle. When turning ofehicle. When turning ofehicle. When turning ofehicle. When turning ofehicle. When turning off thef thef thef thef theroad and at cross roads, if the froad and at cross roads, if the froad and at cross roads, if the froad and at cross roads, if the froad and at cross roads, if the folloolloolloolloollowing vwing vwing vwing vwing vehicle is not in sight – wehicle is not in sight – wehicle is not in sight – wehicle is not in sight – wehicle is not in sight – wait. Shouldait. Shouldait. Shouldait. Shouldait. Shouldthe conthe conthe conthe conthe convvvvveeeeey become separaty become separaty become separaty become separaty become separated and yed and yed and yed and yed and you reacou reacou reacou reacou reach an inth an inth an inth an inth an intererererersection where theresection where theresection where theresection where theresection where thereis no vis no vis no vis no vis no vehicle indication of the neehicle indication of the neehicle indication of the neehicle indication of the neehicle indication of the next sxt sxt sxt sxt stttttage, pull tage, pull tage, pull tage, pull tage, pull to the side of the road ando the side of the road ando the side of the road ando the side of the road ando the side of the road andwwwwwait fait fait fait fait for a member of the preor a member of the preor a member of the preor a member of the preor a member of the previous parvious parvious parvious parvious party tty tty tty tty to return. DO NOo return. DO NOo return. DO NOo return. DO NOo return. DO NOT PRT PRT PRT PRT PROCEED ANYOCEED ANYOCEED ANYOCEED ANYOCEED ANYFURTHER”FURTHER”FURTHER”FURTHER”FURTHER”.

Just because the side road is a no through road, does not mean that, theconvey did not go that way. As an act of curtesy, I suggest that the vehiclewaiting at an intersection use indicators to show which direction the conveywill be going and the following vehicle indicate the direction, when they seewhich way the convey will be going, then each driver knows that the otherdriver has seen which direction the convey will be going.

We have a whale watching trip planned in late October, using club member’sboats. If you have a boat, come along and join in the adventure. More detailsnext month.

You will notice a new section on the trip sheets about domestic animals.Some club trips are not suitable for the taking of domestic animals, eg clubtrips that visit National Parks, some Forestry areas and other locations. Thetaking of domestic animals on club trips is at the discretion of the trip leader.

Ron Penfold SC002

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Trip Report Brisbane Valley Area 28.03.04The meeting place was the Kilcoy Park at 0900. Unfortunately only five cars arrived.

· David Martin in his 2003 Forester XT, with Co-pilot Dwayne.· Chris Barry in her 2002 Forester.· Alison Macneill in her red ’98 Forester.· Albert & Kath Hill in their ’92 L Sportswagon.· David Bargin with dad Gerhard, sister Val and two boys in his 2003 H6

Outback. He was down from Rockhampton for the week-end. Amazing whatsome folks will do to go on a club outing.

On leaving Kilcoy the convoy travelled about 15k towards Jimna then turned leftonto the Monsildale Road – gravel now. This is a reasonable quality road. We thenturned left again into Louisville Road. This road finally brought us to the farmhouseof Tony Gilliland. Immediately after passing the house, a gate gave us access to asandy track down to a creek crossing on Monsildale Creek. This bush propertytrack followered the stream along with many crossings. The water level was usuallyabout 200 mm. A brief stop was made on a grassy area for morning tea. Continuingon through numerous gates, opened by Dwayne and closed by the boys in tail endCharlie, the track gradually improved until we reached the Moore to Mt. Stanleyroad. Monsildale Creek joins the Brisbane River at this point. Here the vehiclesturned left with the Brisbane River on our left and a short run took us into Lindvillefor a mandatory stop, this was mainly for the boys to refuel on chips and drinks.This section was handled very well by the girls – Chris and Allison. They did notadmit to any apprehension.

From Linville a short run and we turned right into Rohlmanns Road. This was not along run on gravel to the first gate, here the road once again became a two wheeltrack through long grass and the climb upwards was cautious as numerousbranches were strewn across the supposed track just to keep the interest. Dwayneand David had the task of clearing the path. In places the washouts were almost tothe point where picks and shovels may have been needed. However, we all knowhow good a Subaru is !!

This track/road follows the path of the underground water pipe line fromCaboombah to Tarong power station. Atop the main ridge we passed the tall metalsurge tank vent for the pipe line. A couple of dirt track bike riders flew around acorner - no dramas. This road joined the Old Esk Road. A few more minutes and thelunch stop was at the Benarkin fire tower. While every one else walked aroundeating, the Hills excelled by having table and chairs – no table cloth, next time.

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After lunch a short run into Blackbutt again for a pit stop. Heading south initiallyon the Crows Nest road, a left turn put the convoy on the Rocky Creek road. Thisgravel road soon degenerated in an excuse for a road, becoming rutted with manywashouts as it descended into Emu Creek gorge. We climbed again, travellingalong the ridges, then finally through the grid entrance to Nukinenda Station andonto Anduramba before descending the escarpment on the Bluff Road towardsToogoolawah along Cressbrook Creek. A right turn at Rosentretters junction, wewere now heading for the bitumen and a burst into Esk. As most tongues were nowhanging out for a caffeine fix, all of us stopped at the Esk bakery for a spell and awell earned cuppa.

After the break, the final leg – all on bitumen. Heading south on the BrisbaneValley Highway towards Ipswich. Across the Wivenhoe Dam wall to the junction ofthe Bryden/Northbrook Road. Here Chris bid us adieu. The rest of us turned left .Up past the Splityard Power station holding dam to turn right into the NorthbrookRoad towards the western side of Mt. Glorious. The climb up is steep and verywinding plus numerous sharp curves. Passing through the village, the end was insight. However, at the left turn into the Samford road, Allison decided to go straightahead via Mt. Nebo and The Gap??. The rest of us descended the steep road intoHighvale, Samford and finally Brisbane. The Hills parted company.

In reflection, a very pleasant day out. I was pleasantly surprised with our 92 L; itwas my first serious workout. Congratulations to Chris and Allison, flying solo theydid themselves proud.Kath suggests that it would be great to have some quick stops on future trips toadmire some of the great scenery we have in this part of the state – any inagreement. Also, David asked for someone to do the trip report at lunch time, Ivolunteered. However, I was just enjoying the run to this time and not taking a lotof notice. I suggest the Trip Reporter be chosen at the beginning of the outing.

I hope all you non-starters are now sorry for not coming along.

See you on the next trip.

Albert Hill SC549

Trip Report Brisbane Valley Area 28.03.04

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Trip Report QRC Amamoor 13.03.04After packing the Hilux we headed off on Friday night, grabbing tea on theway at the BP Travel Centre.

It was late by the time that we arrived (early hours of Saturday, I think.) atthe Amamoor Camping area. It is a fair drive in from the town of Amamoor.It is actually the area where the Gympie Country Muster is held – for thosewho may have been there you will know where you are now.

After catching a few hours sleep we got up and set up a little better and hadbreakfast waiting for the rest of the crew to arrive for a long day ahead of us.

Around 9am could have been a bit later we heard them talking on the radioso we gave them a call. Trying to guide them into where we had set up campwith a bit of confusion, Rob got on his bike to find them.

A convoy arrived of Greg and Kathy, Dwayne, Ricksta, Dean and friend, BigJohn and David.

After more tents where put upas getting in late after we were to finish wasnot the time to be doing that and there was plenty of time anyway.

Then it was off to set up our stage. David was getting a little anxious by thisstage as time was getting away from us, (so he thought.)

We did have a long stage to set up though, 29km’s and also a short sectionas well.

Big John and Ricky were left at the start to set up, with the help of David thatwas their job for the day. Rob and I with Malcolm were left about 9km intothe stage at the first radio point after helping along the way with putting upbunting.

The others pushed along with putting the rest of the bunting through thestage. Dean was left at 18km’s into the stage as the second radio point.

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Dwayne was at the flying finish, Greg and Kathy at the stop control, we hadother helpers for road blocks.

It was a long wait for the first car to come, we were left at about 11.30amand the first car I was told 5.10pm, didn’t actually leave until 5.56pm, that’srallying.

The radio helped to pass the time away as you could listen to what washappening in other stages of the rally. Along with the paper and books thetime did pass reasonably quickly.

Our second run was 9.30pm, but started at 10.16. We had a little worry withthe 0car for a little while as he took a little too long to get to us. We couldhear him coming in the forest, then there was silence. We thought he mayhave had an off as we heard sounds of what sounded like he was trying to getback on the track. Recovery was on their way in to find him when we heardhim on his way again. When he got to us we found he couldn’t get through tobase as his aerial had fallen and his navigator was quite sick and had tomake a few stops. They did push on slowly and stopped at the next radiopoint until the end of the stage.

With the cars finally run and the stage closed and the rally over we pulleddown our bunting and packed up our point, and waited for Dave coming fromthe start to lead us through the stage and back to camp.

It was about 1am by this time we had a quick cold shower to wash the dustoff and said our good-nights.

Sunday saw another day with a couple of day-trippers finding us for the StateForest drive. We didn’t go along, and stayed with Greg and Kathy. We packedup and slowly headed for home.

One person who does deserve credit os David as he does a good job on thestage he runs. If you haven’t given him a hand at all, try it. It’s a lot of workand a long day, but a lot of fun.

Julie and Rob Peters SC401

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Club Merchandise For Sale

Polo Shirt with embroidered logo $25.00Baseball cap with embroidered logo $15.00Embroidered cloth badge $ 8.00Name tag $ 3.00Windscreen Sticker - Made to Order $10.00Window sticker $ 2.00Gear bag $ 6.00Tow hooks (assorted styles, each) $ 6.00Snatch strap $50.00Bow shackles, large $10.00Bow shackles, small $ 8.00Bow Saw $14.00

See the club’s Property Officer, Bryan Neilsen if you wish to purchase any of the merchandise on offer.

Full Member $50.00Associate Member $50.00Country Member $45.00

Help your club, and the overworked Membership Officer, by paying ASAP.

Fill out the membership form (enclosed in May’s magazine, or downloada copy from the website) to ensure that the club’s records are up to date.

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Sun 25 Sep Lawn BowlsTrip Leader Greg Bryant ph. 3402 0396 mob. 0416 073 951Meeting Place Merthyr Bowls Club, Oxlade Drive New FarmTime 12noonDetails An afternoon of lawn bowls, BBQ lunch and initial

training provided. Cost $20.00 per person. Licensedpremises. Neat casual dress required, includingcollared shirt for men.

Mon 27 Sep General Meeting, Sausage Sizzle andAnnual Club Auction @ 6.30 pm

Details Bring along your surplus Subaru parts and camping gearto sell at the auction.

Sun 3 Oct Condamine GorgeTrip Leader David Martin ph. 3262 56665 mob. 0429 121 996Meeting Place Boonah, park on LHS as you enter townTime 9.00amRating Easy-mediumDistance 150 kmFuel Full tankWater For dayRecovery Gear Penfold packs requiredDetails Follow 4WD track through Condamine Gorge, lunch at

Queen Mary Falls

Sat 16 Oct -Sun 17 Oct Nanango Stock RouteTrip Leader Ron Penfold ph. 3353 2218 mob. 0412 118 652Meeting Place Main Street of Esk, 1½ hrs from BrisbaneTime 9.00am on SaturdayRating Medium with the odd hard spot

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What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)Distance 150kms, finish at KilcoyFuel Full tank, availableWater For weekend, creek water may be availableRecovery Gear Penfold packs requiredDetails Run trip in reverse. Bush camping in mining reserve

near Nanango.

Mon 25 Oct General Meeting @ 8 pm

Sat 30 Oct -Sun 31 Oct Whale WatchingTrip Leader John Petersen ph. 4129 6167 mob. 0427 735 220Meeting Place TBATime TBARating TBA

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FuturFuturFuturFuturFuture Eventse Eventse Eventse Eventse Events

Distance TBAFuel TBAWater TBARecovery Gear TBADetails Whale watching on club members’ boats, either

Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. 4WDtrip if weather not suitable.

Sat 13 Nov -Sun 14 Nov Double Island PointTrip Leader Kathy BryantDetails Sand driving trainingMon 22 Nov General MeetingSat 27 Nov QRC Gallangowan RallyTrip Leader Dave Martin28 Nov Gallangowan SFTrip Leader Dave Martin

Sat 4 Dec - Christmas Party at Flanagan’sSun 5 Dec ReserveTrip Leader CommitteeSun 12 Dec Bellthorpe SFTrip Leader Dwayne BoytonSat 18 Dec Go CartsTrip Leader Dave Martin

Sun 9 Jan Mt Mee SFTrip Leader Dave MartinSun 23 Jan Beerburrum SFMon 24 Jan General Meeting

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A lucky member draw will be held at each general meeting, sponsored by a lifemember.

To be eligible for the prize of a $5 scratchy, you must be at the meeting, be wearinga Subaru club shirt and have travelled to the meeting in a Subaru AWD or 4WD.

Each meeting, the draw is based on a different outcome, either about Subaru vehiclesor club membership.

The August winner “the newest member” sponsored by Ron Penfold was Mal Vane.The September draw will be sponsored by Clint Lovell.

So come to the meetings in a Subaru AWD or 4WD wearing a Subaru club shirt andyou could be the next lucky member winner.

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Trip Report Amamoor Area14.03.04For members who are unaware, Coral and I have relocated to Brisbane for12 months. Work commitments did not permit time to drive over and theOutback came by truck. Both front tie down hooks were pulled away fromthe front cross member, bent and cracked, when it arrived. Although readilywelded back together, the damage highlights a weakness to be considered,not only during transport, but when snatching and the importance of pullingstraight ahead.

We made contact with the Subaru 4WD Club of Queensland and arranged tojoin them for a trip on Sunday 14 March, to Amamoor State Forest. Accordingto the website, the trip was rated “medium” – it sounded a good introductionto a different club.

We left Brisbane early in the morning for the two hour drive north. Mostparticipating members from the Queensland Club were camping at themeeting point, having been marshals for a stage of the Queensland RallyChampionship the night before and only getting to bed about 2 am.

The convoy consisted of 2 Brumbies, Dwayne Boyton, and David Martin, JanWatt, Forester XS auto, Big John Mckenna, new model Rodeo, Dean Aderman,Maverick, and our Outback set off through forests and beautiful, hilly, greencountryside. The rain we had encountered on the drive from Brisbane hadabated and we could enjoy the scenery. Then the turbo Brumby in front shotup a side track to check the view from the top for a morning tea spot. Thehill was freshly logged, the track was loose dirt, very steep and had seriouswoy boys (oversized speed humps). The Outback got half way up, beforegetting stuck on a woy boy, then decided to go sideways, when we tried toreverse out. With some assisting directions, we managed to reverse downsafely. I was impressed with the selection of a warm-up hill for a “medium”trip: only the Maverick followed the turbo Brumby to the top.

Lunch was enjoyed at Imbil, then into the forest and along a very overgrowntrack. Lantana seems to present a major hazard to paintwork over here.Probably as a result of recent storms, there were endless trees and branches

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that had to be cleared as we went – plenty of sawing, lifting and shoving toget our exercise. Then a tree too large to saw by hand or to push or lift. Wehad to get the (somewhat modified) Maverick from the back to the front ofthe convoy (an exercise in itself) to climb over the tree and drag it away. Thetrack was greasy and very steep in places: one hill was so long and steep,the Outback clutch overheated just short of the top and we had to wait 5minutes for it to cool before finishing the climb. We put this problem downto the low range gears in the Outback having too high a ratio. Interestingly,the automatic 2.5 litre Forester came up without difficulty.

The sensible participants left to go home from the afternoon tea stop. Theremaining turbo Brumby, Forester, Maverick and ourselves then headed intosome impressive rain forest. This track was muddier and even more slippery.On one slippery turn the Maverick, skidded to a stop, with both driver’s sidewheels beside a 1.5 m sheer drop. It looked as though any movement forwardor back would lead to the vehicle sliding further down the slope and goingover the drop. Fortunately, the Maverick had a electric winch and we hookedit to the back of the vehicle, via a pulley at the side to drag the vehiclesideways, away from the drop. A good plan, but the winch would not work(despite claims of its extensive use the previous weekend). A hand winchwas employed to drag the Maverick sideways, but just mixing and matchingtow ropes to suit the limited cable length was an exercise in logistics.

We then proceeded deeper into the rain forest. The first creek crossing wecame across was rocky and we all got across. The next crossing was sandyand, despite deep ruts at the entry, we all got across. The third crossing wasrocky and deeper: as we nosed the Outback into the water, the bow-waveswept up the bonnet. We feared the worst, but the car kept going, the wavelowered as the car levelled out and we reached the far side. The Forester(which happened to be the newest vehicle on the trip), behind us, was not solucky and got stuck mid-stream. Although the Maverick was at the bankbehind the Forester, by the time a strap had been attached and the Foresterdragged back out, the foot wells and engine were wet.

As darkness fell, we left the others still trying to start the Forester. Dave(the trip leader) escorted us across the remaining shallower creeks and

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Subaru Touring Wagon L Series, 1987, silver, 5 speed manual, 2 inch lift, 14inch Peugeot mags, bull bar, tow bar, racks, CD, electric windows and mirrors,central locking, power steering, reconditioned engine, very reliable, currentlyreg but sell unreg. GC $2500 ONO.Phone Monique (07) 3862 1535 or 0402 126 585.

List of items is as follows $200 the lot or will separate4 Doors front & rear no rust, Exhaust system, Windscreen & rubber, Driveshaft c/w CV, Radiator hoses & Heater Hoses, Thermostat Housings, DoorRubbers, Front Grill, Full Gas Conversion Kit inc. tanks, pipes hoses, valves ,controls, Instrument cluster, Carburettor, Mirrors, Washer water tanks 2,Thermo fan, Headlights & Surrounds, Seatbelts, Alternators, Wiper motor,Brake shoes (disk & drum), Engine mountsPlus assorted other bits.Ph Dave Paxton H 3390 6408, W 3834 7729 M 0407 554 190

Wanted Motor and Carburettor for 90model Brumby.Condition not important. Contact Roger WiddowsonSC541 on 07 4958 1255.

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pointed us towards Brisbane. The Forester was later towed to a nearbytown and the RACQ called. The RACQ confirmed water in the engine andwas unable to start the car. The Forester was transported to a yard atNambour, awaiting inspection by an insurance assessor. Since then theinterior have been dried out and the engine is in the process of being repaired.

Many thanks to Dave Martin and the Subaru 4WD Club of Queensland forletting us join them and making us feel welcome. We certainly had anadventure packed day, most of which was very enjoyable. We also learntmuch about driving in conditions different to those readily found aroundPerth.

By Paul and Coral MessengerSubaru 4WD Club of WA Club Members

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RALLRALLRALLRALLRALLY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSWRC – Rally of Germany – Rd 10 – With changeable weather conditions and beingthe first all bitumen rally of the year, coupled with new rules banning gravel notecars. There were many offs including Subaru’s Petter Solberg who at the time was in4th place and on cold tyres had the biggest accident of his career. The crew were okbut the car was destroyed. His team mate Mikko Hirvonen finished in 8th place.Citroen’s Sebastien Loeb over came the very slippery conditions to win the event.Ford’s up and coming young driver Francois Duval finished in 2nd place.Positions – 1 Loeb Citroen, 2 Duval Ford, 3 Sainz Citroen, 4 Martin Ford, 5 RobertPeugeot.Points – Loeb 76, Martin 47, Sainz 46, Solberg 44, Gronholm 42.Manufacturers – Citroen 125, Ford 96, Subaru 67, Peugeot 65, Mitsubishi 17.

ARC – Premier State Rally NSW – Rd 5 – This rally was another good event for Subaru,with the Atkinson brothers from Queensland winning both heats, the first time thisyear a crew has achieved this feat. They are now within 6 points of Championshipleader Team Subaru’s Cody Crocker who finished in 4th place overall. He sufferedtyre choice problems and had an engine down on power. While team mate and firsttime new dad Dean Herridge had more tyre problems and in heat 2 he did not finishbecause he had 2 punctures on 2 stages and did not make it back to service.Mitsubishi’s Juha Kangas finished in 2nd place in both heats. In heat 2 his teammate Ed Ordynski had a high speed off rolling 4 times, he was air lifted to hospitalwith bruising but was ok. Toyota’s Simon Evans still recovering from a broken legfinished both heats in 3rd place. At this stage of the Championship any of the top 5place getters can win the crown. In the very competitive Subaru RS Challenge SteveGlenney took a narrow win from series leader Darren Windus. The Queensland crewsof John Goasdoue and Matt van Tuninen hold 4th and 5th places. Ross Dunkertondriving the auto AWD Magna still leads the Aussie Car Class, although for the firsttime this year he was beaten by his team mate Michael Taylor.

Points – Crocker 132, Atkinson 126, Kangas 124, Evans 111, Herridge 90, Bates90.Manufacturers – Subaru 368, Mitsubishi 320, Toyota 220.

WRC- Rally Japan – Rd 11 – It was a dream out come for the Subaru World RallyTeam with Petter Solberg easily winning Japan’s first WRC event from start to finish.In doing so he collected Subaru’s 41st WRC victory for the Impreza WRX and their42nd victory overall. The Liberty RS Turbo claimed Subaru’s first WRC win. Alongwith big turn out of local fans Subaru had 3000 employees on hand to view theevent. Solberg’s team mate Mikko Hirvonen finished in 7th place. Also Subaru collected

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RALLRALLRALLRALLRALLY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSthe top 3 Group N places with Japanese driver Toshi Arai finishing first in class and9th place outright. Team Subaru Australia’s Cody Crocker and Dean Herridge weredriving Japanese prepared cars with Dean finishing 3rd in class and 11th outright.Cody had problems with his back because his seat did not suit him, he managed tofinish in 14th. The Atkinson brothers driving the fast FWD 1600 Suzuki Ingis finishedfirst in their class and 12h outright.Positions -1 Solberg Subaru, 2 Loeb Citroen, 3 Martin Ford, 4 Gronholm Peugeot, 5Sainz Citroen.Points – Leob 84, Solberg 54, Martin 53, Sainz 50, Gronholm 47.Manufacturers – Citroen 137, Ford 102, Subaru 79, Peugeot 73, Mitsubishi 17.

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THIS MONTH’S SCOOP FROM THE EDITORTHIS MONTH’S SCOOP FROM THE EDITORTHIS MONTH’S SCOOP FROM THE EDITORTHIS MONTH’S SCOOP FROM THE EDITORTHIS MONTH’S SCOOP FROM THE EDITORSorry to Robin Laban, the photo on the cover of the mag from last month wasn’tRobin’s car. I should probably pay more attention to the stories that I am puttinginto the magazine.

Thanks to Damian from D R Keast consulting who exercised a couple of viruses frommy home computer. While he was here, he also hooked up the club computer toBroadband, no more long delays waiting for files to download. So now no excusesfor not sending in trip reports with photo’s.

If you have bought 25th Birthday merchandise, it will be ready to be collected at thismonth’s meeting. Bring your cash and see Bryan. Another reason to bring your cashto this months meeting is the sausage sizzle and annual club auction.

If you are an un-financial member, this will be the last magazine that you receive. Torenew your membership see Dave.

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Sunshine Coast Weddings – Last month Sunshine Coast members Doug and ShanTilley were married at Maroochydore. Their wedding cars were Doug’s imaculate92 Liberty RS Turbo and a friend’s WRX. For their honeymoon they have planned a6 week overseas trip. In September Shane Taylor and Libby Lugsden were alsomarried on the Sunshine Coast at Buderim. For the weekend and for the weddingcar they rented a Eurocar Saab Turbo 9-3 Aero convertible. They spent theirhoneymoon at the luxurious Marriott Hotel on the Gold Coast.

Updating – With a keen buyer [a work mate of Matthew Abbott] ready to buy Gregand Kathy Bryant’s auto Liberty RS Turbo, before it was really ready for sale. Aftera quick road worthy was organised the sale went ahead. For a replacement car, aprivate sale low mileage as new, mica blue MY 99 manual Liberty 2.5 RX sedanwas found and bought, they are rapped.

Updating number 2 – Life Members Clint and Charleen Lovell have recently soldtheir L89 Turbo wagon. The new owner has also become a Club Member. The Lseries has been replaced with a well looked after white MY 01 manual Outback.While Clint was in the buying mood, he bought another bike, this time a 2nd handsports bike a big Honda CBR 1000. For touring they still own their Honda GoldWing.

Getting set up – New Club member Malcolm Vane did not waste much time insetting up his MY 99 manual Forester. A lift kit, sump guard, and front bull barwere supplied and fitted by The Subaru Shop. He also has fitted a smart lookingfibreglass snorkel designed and made by another new Club member Bryan Johnson.Bryan is a car sound and motor trimming expert, he owns and operates SubsonicCarsound, and is also a new Suba News advertiser. Bryan owns a well setup MY 99Forester fitted with a lift kit, front bull bar, a stainless reinforced fibreglass mouldedsump guard, and of course his snorkel.

Smooth ride – RX Turbo owner Bryan Neilsen has recently smoothed the ride outby fitted new front struts and springs, and rear shocks and springs. While he wasat it the gearbox was changed to the better lower 3.9 ratio L series wagon unit.

Win a trip to Rally Australia – If you want to be in the running for a trip for 2 peoplefollowing Team Subaru at Rally Australia in Perth during November. You can enteryour details and answer an easy question on line at www.subaru.com.au. Entriesclose on the 21st September.

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HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSOn the road again – In their well set up Brumby Don Watt and Maureen set off on3 different trips between April and June. Their first trip was to Kaputar N/P andBarrington Tops, the second to Cooktown via Birdsville and the third to WilpenaPound via Cameron Corner. A total of 14,781kms was travelled using 1,670 litresof fuel and the overall average fuel economy was 8.85 lts per km. The dearest fuelcost was $124.5 and that was in Tibooburra NSW.

Genuine rally gear – The Club has been contacted by a former Prodrive SubaruWorld Rally Team technician called Mike Horn, who now lives on the Gold Coast.Over the past few years he has worked with Juha Kankunen, Colin McRae, RichardBurns and was lead tech for Tommi Makinen. His last event with the team was inNew Zealand this year. Mike has a whole lot of genuine team clothing andmemorabilia to sell ranging from jackets, shirts, caps, and signed rally plates, toTommi Makinen’s flame proof socks. He can be contacted on emailmike@horn40.fsnet.co.uk or phone home 55757669, mobile 0423648728.

Line up of Foresters, Outback and an L Series on the Brisbane Valley trip. Photoby Albert Hill SC 549

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