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AUGUST 2005Vol 27 No 1

Grant & Scotts LibertysCooloola NP Double Island Point Trip November 2004

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COMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEEPRESIDENT Greg Bryant 3402 0396VICE PRESIDENT Cameron Neilsen 0438 926 012SECRETARY Christine Barry 3372 4024TREASURER Ray Lyons 3397 1837SUBA NEWS EDITOR Grant Rogers 0432 903 366SUBA NEWS CO-EDITOR Kim Rogers 0432 903 367MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Dave Martin 3262 5665SOCIAL DIRECTOR Brett Rogers 0417 979791PUBLIC RELATIONS Peter Gates 3269 8243PROPERTY OFFICER Kelvin Bradshaw 0407 729 310SERGEANT AT ARMS Dave Gibson 5497 5454TRAINING OFFICER John McKenna 3398 3019WEBMASTER (web@subaclub.com) Greg Bryant 3402 0396

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

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Articles being submitted for inclusion in the next magazineare to reach the Editor at

11 Kerswell St Caboolture Qld 4510or by e-mail to: subanews@subaclub.com

by the 12th September 2005Earlier than this would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

I’d like to welcome you all to the new club year – our 27th of continuous operation.A big thank you to the outgoing committee - the club is in a very strong position,both financially and in terms of member numbers, due in no small part to theefforts of the outgoing committee members. I’d also like to welcome in our newcommittee – I’m sure that we’ll try hard to improve the club even further. We’vemanaged to fill the last few vacant positions – Brett Rogers (Social Director),Peter Gates (Public Relation) and Gaven McGrath (Custodian) have all generouslydonated their time and effort. I’d especially like to welcome on board Grant andKim Rogers, Kelvin Bradshaw, Dave Gibson and Peter Gates, who have joined thecommittee for the first time.

It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the club voted in its newest LifeMember at the AGM. David Martin has contributed more to the club than anyother member in the years that I have been a member, and has also won the ClubMan award each year in that time. So it is only fitting that the club has bestowedthis honour on David – he truly deserves the recognition for his years of untiringwork and selflessness. Congratulations David!

That’s enough waffle for this month. See you in the dirt.

Greg Bryant SC480

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EDITOREDITOREDITOREDITOREDITOR’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT

Kim & Grant Rogers SC577

Hi, our names are Grant & Kim and we’ve been brave (silly!) enough to put ourhand up for the Editor and Co-Editor positions this year. (What were we thinking!)

If you are reading this then we must have done something right and would like towelcome you to another edition of SUBANEWS!! We are excited to be helpingout this year and look forward to working with everyone to produce your magazineeach month.

As this is our first time not only as editors but first time comittee memebers, it isa real eye opener to see how much work actually goes on behind the scenes.Our hats go off to those who have donated their time and efforts, past andpresent.

We would like to use this space to personally thank Greg Bryant, our new clubpresident, for kindly spending his entire weekend at our place helping us getsetup in our new role as editors. “ THANKS GREG” We would never have done itwithout his help.....and patience (I am sure he left here with a few extra greyhairs!) Many thanks also to Kathy, his wife, for lending him to us.

“Hard at it” Photo by Grant Rogers SC577

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SOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTORSOCIAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT

Brett Rogers SC306

We have some interesting ideas for trips for the coming months so keep an eyeon “What’s on” to stay up to date. Some of the trips that have been suggestedare 1770/Agnes Waters and surrounding National Parks, Bargara to watch theTurtles/Hatchlings and a Northern NSW coast trip.

If any one has an idea for a trip, or is thinking about being a trip leader feel freeto contact me, preferably by email at byb555@ausubaru.com . Trips don’t haveto be elaborate and are actually quite simple to plan and run. All you have to dois think about a place you enjoy going to, when you would like to go there againand then just let me know. Simple really. Go on, run a trip, you know you want to!

If any one is considering going on a trip then please ring the trip leader and letthem know your intentions. Or better still, come along to a meeting and writeyour name on one of the trip sheets.

Speaking of meetings, they aren’t as boring as some people may think. We aregetting good numbers of people to the meetings of late and every one is enjoyingthe quick get together. If you have never been to a meeting, or haven’t been fora long time drop by one night. You may just be surprised.Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

Position Member No. Christian Name Surname Total1 180 David MARTIN 902 002 Ron PENFOLD 853 480 Greg BRYANT 76Equal 4 054 John McKENNA 57Equal 4 306 Brett ROGERS 576 328 Rik CLOSE 347 481 Dwayne BOYTON 33Equal 8 575 Bryan JOHNSTON 25Equal 8 552 Bryan NEILSEN 2510 513 Shane TAYLOR 23

New Member 575 Bryan JOHNSTON 25

PPPPPoints Summaroints Summaroints Summaroints Summaroints Summary - Ty - Ty - Ty - Ty - Top 10 Menop 10 Menop 10 Menop 10 Menop 10 Men

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TRIP REPORTTRIP REPORTTRIP REPORTTRIP REPORTTRIP REPORTFraser Island 26/05/05 - 04/06/05Fraser Island 26/05/05 - 04/06/05Fraser Island 26/05/05 - 04/06/05Fraser Island 26/05/05 - 04/06/05Fraser Island 26/05/05 - 04/06/05

We had 3 weeks spare before the trip. The camper was being re-vamped andthings were on track for a good holiday until the trip home from the April ClubMeeting when the motor died. The next 3 weekends were spent looking for amotor, rebuilding, putting it in, pulling it out, and putting it back in. Just in time forthe departure to Fraser and I mean just in time. The van was not completelyfinished, but enough for the trip.

Well it wouldn’t have been a “normal” holiday with out a mishap or two. We neededto top up the air in the tyre on the camper and would you believe the first threeservos we stopped at had an “Out of order” sign on the pump!

Finally, we got to the Matilda servo near Gympie. After filling up we noticed a badwobble which we tracked to an egg in the camper tyre. We figured we would fixthat in Gympie however it blew out 2 minutes from the servo. So the Camper, thetwo boys, and I were left on the side of the road while Brett went for help because“someone” forgot to pack the spare.

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Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...2 hours later we were on our way, next stop the beach. What a beautiful place, wearrived at low tide for a fantastic run. Hook Point, at the bottom of Fraser was it’susual self, exposed tree stumps, gutters running right to the dunes and soft sand.The police RBT unit was just north of Poyungan rocks and were pulling upeveryone, they were a visual presence all week. After 7 hrs of travelling we finallyset up camp.

Bad luck strikes again. We were getting settled in for the first nights sleep, after avery long and trying day. The boys were still hyped and bouncing around in bed.Brett and I on the other hand, were nearly asleep down the other end of thecamper. After being roused at a final time the boys finally settled down. All wasquiet for an entire 5 minutes, when the jockey wheel welds decided to give way.The camper up ended, with Brett and I going down hill, the boys bed sliding intothe van, and tossing Jake out of bed. We ended up, after all the commotion,having to put the camper on the tow ball for the night. Brett made a “make do”

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Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...solution using zip ties, and a tent peg. Very “BYB style”. I had to go into OrchidBeach in the morning asking to buy a besser brick so we had something to supportus for the week.

We camped north of the Cathedral beach in an effort to get as far north withoutgoing to Waddy Point to try to save a bit of fuel. The Fishing Expo and entertainmentwas at Orchid Beach and we planned to travel there most days. If not, to weighfish in, then to enjoy the entertainment. Petrol was priced at $1.53 a litre forpretend premium (95ron). Brett’s car is usually not happy with anything otherthan 98 but performed well any way.

The weather was awesome initially. Crisp, cool nights with clear days around25°C. Sitting on the dunes having a drink, watching the competitors arrive withtheir big boats, was a great way to unwind. Other than the first few days theweather changed. It rained, it blew a gale, it was hot and sunny, and then it gotcold, all in one day. Sometimes within a few hours. Mostly it was very good though.

The comp started on Saturday night at Midnight, and it was easy to tell. Someone yelled “Game on” and the fisherman come out in the hundreds. Everywhereyou looked there were lines in the water. For all you statisticians out there, out of1500 competitors, 440 were 1st timers, 285 boats entered, 125 women competitors,over 1100 “catch and release” weigh ins. Prize money was $3000 for each ”catchand release” winner and $2000 for the “catch and keep”.

We went for a quick spin in through the Woralie track to Lake Allom and theKnife-blade sand blow. To our ( Brett’s) excitement the track had been poorlymaintained and we had to traverse quite a lot of large “steps” on the hilly bits witha big bumps and jumps over tree roots etc.

Dave Gibson SC 574 and his Dad came up in the MY and joined us for an overnightstay. With little time to show them around the island, we decided to do the sametrack again. I think he thought we were having a go at him when we told him howrough the track was, because on returning we ended up following a grader rightto the lake turn off. Some how I think Dave may have been a little scared andactually paid the bloke to grade it. Ha ha.

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Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Eli Creek, Ocean Lake, Gnkala Rocks, Waddy Point, The Champagne pools andIndian Head are the other touristy things we did. They barely change each timebut are still amazing places to visit.

We were up there to fish, so fish it was. If you didn’t fish, just entering the compfor the entertainment and prizes, would keep you busy. Each competitor receivesan identification number, a few of these are drawn each night with the chance towin, things such as generators, esky’s, fishing gear, deep sea fishing chartersetc. After presentation each night highlights of the day were shown on multiple“big screens”, followed by live entertainment. The entertainment for the nightDave visited was called “Fiddle Me Please”. Their names just happened to be,Brett and Dave! Very appropriate I think.

Fishing was good, we entered a few weigh ins, ate some for dinner, and lostsome possible “winners” that got away. Competition was strong with fish likeSpanish mackerel at 24kgs, Red Emperor of 16kgs and a few 4.5kg+ Tailor alreadyon the board.

Managed to have a chat to ET, had a quick word with Gary Howard, and Brett gotto see (perve at) Natahlia, the girl that doesn’t speak English in the XXXX ads.

Subaru count for the weekend - a 98 Forester, a lifted L, and Dave’s MY. We sawone dingo in the whole 10 days. We spotted some horse manure, which is strangeconsidering NPWS removed all the brumbies about 10 years ago. There is anabundance of Troupies loaded to the hilt with Backpackers and their supplies.

The return trip was less eventful. Our new Uniden UHF/GPS with its warningalarms etc proved to be a handy item. We used it to mark things during the daylike fishing spots so they could be found again later in the night. It has an excellentfeature that allows you to black spot things such as obstacles like Eli Creek etcthat sets an alarm off upon approach.

The tide was still pretty high and we had to use the bypasses at Poyungan andYidney rocks. This was a bit daunting as we had never taken the camper this waybefore but the Suby did it with ease. From there on it was an easy drive to thebarge.

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Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Fraser Island trip cont...Quotes/questions from the weekend about our Lib.

“How does it go through the sand with the high stuff in the middle?” This wasasked just after we drove 25k’s through a track on our own with plenty of “highstuff in the middle”

“How often do you drive that mate?” Stunned look when he was told that it isdriven to work every day.

“My mate reckons it’s a V8 but I reckon it sounds like a WRX thing, anyway itsounds bloody nice”

“Have any troubles in that soft stuff back there” Asked just after we turned out ofthe tracks to go around a Patrol having troubles behind Indian Head. We think itmay have been a bit tongue in cheek as they were pretty big eyed and grinningfrom ear to ear.

“I am not surprised you need the good fuel, you brought up a race car, not afishing truck”

We travelled 1375 km’s round trip. Excellent week. Brett is already planning nextyear’s trip. Any one else up for it, so I don’t have to smell like rotten fish for aweek.?

Megan Rogers SC306

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Mon 22 Aug General Meeting @ 8 pm

Sat 27 Sun 28 Aug Double Island - Inskip PointTrip Leader David Martin ph 3262 5665 mob 0429 121 996Meeting Place Tewantin BargeDirections to Meeting Place Moorindal Street off Poinciana Avenue, TewantinTime 9 AM Sat - 9 am Sun or meet at Inskip point.Rating Easy to MediumDistanceFuel Full tank. Fuel available at Tewantin just before the barge.Water For tripRecovery Gear Penfold Packs recommended (Snatch strap, shackles etc)Domestic Animals NOMaximum Number of Vehicles UnlimitedPersonal permit required National Parks camping permit, available there. $4 per person

per night.Details BYO gear for camping. BYO lunch - day trip. Beach trip.

Sat 3 Sun 4 Sep Whale watching - Hervey BayTrip Leader John Peterson ph 41296167 mob.0427 735220

Jody Reid ph 41282564 mob. 0404 834636Meeting Place Keith & Danna Peters Home 46 Serenity Dr Tinana

Maryborough ph 41223032 mob 0408 184145.Directions to Meeting Place When entering Maryborough from the south TR off highway

into Woongool Rd at Schultz Park, then 2nd TL into BanksiaWay, then TR into Serentiy Drive.

Time 10 amRating Possibly MediumDistanceFuel Available in Maryborough and Hervey BayWater Whales won't swim in anything elseRecovery Gear Full Recovery Kit RequiredDomestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles To be advisedPersonal permit required NoDetails Camping in Caravan Park at Point Vernon. Need at least 15

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Sat 10 Sep Cooloola RallyTrip Leader Greg Bryant ph 3402 0396 mob 0416 073 951Meeting Place Caltex Log Cabin service station GympieDirections to Meeting Place LHS heading north on Bruce Highway, 5 km south of GympieTime 8.30 amRating EasyDistanceFuel Full tank. Fuel available at GympieWater Not availableRecovery Gear Full recovery kit required.Domestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles UnlimitedPersonal permit required Not availableDetails Run a special stage. Officials, road blocks, and control

personnel required. Can camp at Glastonbury Oval. Allfacilities including food (dinner). BYO lunch. No showers.

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Sat 11 Sep Gympie HinterlandTrip Leader David Martin ph 3262 5665 mob 0429 121 996Meeting Place Glastonbury oval west of Gympie.Directions to Meeting Place Turn left at the closed Caltex Pineapple Service Station,

centre of Gympie. Cross river, follow road to showgroundson left and turn right at the signpost Glastonbury – WidgeeRd. Travel approx 12 km to Glastonbury.

Time 9 amRating MediumDistanceFuel Full tank. Fuel available at GympieWater BYORecovery Gear Yes. Penfold pack (Snatch strap, shackles etc)Domestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles 15 vehicles maximumPersonal permit required A group Club permit will be organised.Details Explore the surrounding State Forests. BYO lunch

Mon 26 Sep General Meeting @ 8 pm with Sausage Sizzle and*Annual Club Auction* starting at 6.30 pm

Mon 24 Oct General Meeting @ 8 pm

Fri 18 - Sun 20 Nov Christmas Party - Double Island Point

Mon 28 Nov General Meeting @ 8 pm

Position Member No. Christian Name Surname Total1 002 Glenys PENFOLD 332 558 Christine BARRY 263 480 Kathy BRYANT 224 306 Megan ROGERS 21Equal 5 577 Kim ROGERS 12Equal 5 545 Jan WATTS 12Equal 7 578 Christine MOORE 11Equal 7 401 Julie NEILSEN 119 204 Pam OTTWAY 910 513 Libby TAYLOR 7

PPPPPoints summaroints summaroints summaroints summaroints summary - Ty - Ty - Ty - Ty - Top 10 Wop 10 Wop 10 Wop 10 Wop 10 Womanomanomanomanoman

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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 $12.00Bow shackles, small $10.00Bow Saw $14.00

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

Annual Membership Fees are now due.Annual Membership Fees are now due.Annual Membership Fees are now due.Annual Membership Fees are now due.Annual Membership Fees are now due.Full Member $50.00Associate Member $50.00Country Member $45.00

Membership fees are now due for renewal. Please help out the over workedMembership officer by paying promptly. Renewals are still the prices quoted

above. If you are a new member you will also have to pay a $10.00 joining fee.

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Gettin ‘ HitchedGettin ‘ HitchedGettin ‘ HitchedGettin ‘ HitchedGettin ‘ HitchedDear Family and Friends,For those who haven’t yet heard.........On Wednesday 20th July 2005,on a windy, overcast, cold late afternoon as thetimer on the camera went click,at the Tip (Cape York, not the dump) Don asked meto marry him.This is the picture taken at the time. and I did say Yes.We have just gotten home from a wonderful, if not a somewhat windy and sometimesdamp trip up to Cape York.As we are planning a NZ wedding in Oct 2005 (thinking the 29th, if we can get it allto work out) we will be having our Aussie party at home on Sat Nov 5th, so keep thedate free.I’m in a bit of a tail spin, so much to do in so little time but it will happen.Love Maureen and Don

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SUBARSUBARSUBARSUBARSUBARU 4WD CLU 4WD CLU 4WD CLU 4WD CLU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC.UB OF QUEENSLAND INC.UB OF QUEENSLAND INC.UB OF QUEENSLAND INC.UB OF QUEENSLAND INC.MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD 25/0MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD 25/0MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD 25/0MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD 25/0MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD 25/07/20057/20057/20057/20057/2005

(Note- minutes are unconfirmed and subject to ratification at the next General Meeting)

Meeting opened: 8.05pmVisitors: Andrew Benson (Highway Subaru)Apologies: Kathy MullalyPrevious Minutes Accepted: Moved Christine Barry, seconded Gaven McGrathBusiness arising: NoneInwards Correspondence: T&A Daly )

P&M Stokes )P Watt )D Taylor ) Membership RenewalsQld Gov Notice of Increase in fees for selected StateForest activities.

Outward Correspondence: NoneTreasurer’s Report: Working A/c $3761.82

Reserve A/c $5153.41Net Balance $8915.23Year to date + $846.23

Expenses for approval: Instant Print & Copy $140.20 for July magazineTreasurer’s Report Accepted: Moved Ray Lyons, seconded Greg BryantSocial Director’s Report Trips for August

14 Aug Sunshine Coast Hinterland Greg BryantCooloola Rally Postponed until 10/09/05TBA Inskip Point David Martin

Membership Officer’s Report: Membership total 30Property Officer’s Report: Snatchem straps are now availablePR Officer’s Report: Guest speakers: August meeting – Prodrive

September meeting – AshdownsEditor’s Report: NoneWebmaster’s Report: Club website received 98,000 hits last month and 3,447

visitorsYour name@subaclub.com email addresses are stillavailable

Training Officer’s Report: NonePresident’s Report: Cameron thanked the committee for the work they’ve

donne over the past Year. He emphasized that withoutthe committee there would be no club.

General Business: David Martin knows of a Brumby for sale for $7,000Curlie thanked the committee. As a new member he hadbeen made to feel very welcome.Fines – Christine Barry for not washing her car onDetailing Day.

Meeting closed: 8.30pm

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Rally NewsRally NewsRally NewsRally NewsRally News

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WRWRWRWRWRC – Rally Argentina – Rd 9 C – Rally Argentina – Rd 9 C – Rally Argentina – Rd 9 C – Rally Argentina – Rd 9 C – Rally Argentina – Rd 9 – This is a high altitude event reaching over2000 metres on some stages. Teams had to battle with damp, wet and icyconditions. So far this year the Subaru team has been battling handling setup problems with the wide track 05 Impreza. Still, Peter Solberg was happywith his 3rd place, after losing time slowing down for the water crossings.Then, on the second day, had an off and bent the suspension which lead tobrake problems. His young Aussie team mate, Chris Atkinson, made somehandling improvements in testing that helped him to an impressive 9th placefinish on his first attempt. The winner was Citroen’s Sebastien Loeb whocontinued to set more records, now with 6 wins in a row and 7 wins for theChampionship. He survived a few spins and a near miss with a bull. Peugeot’sMarcus Gronholm fought hard with an improving 307 to finish in 2nd placeonly about 26 seconds behind. There were few retirements and both theFord and Mitsubishi teams managed to finish in the top 5.

PPPPPositionsositionsositionsositionsositions – 1 Loeb Citroen, 2 Gronholm Peugeot, 3 Sol berg Subaru, 4Gardemeister Ford, 5 Romancer Mitsubishi.

PPPPPointsointsointsointsoints – Loeb 75, Solberg 48, Gronholm 45, Gardemeister 44, Martin 42.

ManufManufManufManufManufactureractureractureractureracturersssss – Citroen 96, Peugeot 90, Ford 62, Subaru 54, Mitsubishi41.

WRWRWRWRWRC — Rally Finland – Rd 1C — Rally Finland – Rd 1C — Rally Finland – Rd 1C — Rally Finland – Rd 1C — Rally Finland – Rd 100000 – Finland is a high speed event, with averagespeeds of up to 130 kph on some stages. Another feature, are the big jumpsand past history states local knowledge always plays a part in the results.This year, a number of Co-drivers on the jumps were winded and sufferedneck and back injuries, keeping their teams’ Physio busy. Subaru’s PetterSolberg had another difficult rally, with the on going set up problems. Helost time after a bad landing on a jump which lead to an off, he also had therear brakes fail. He recovered to finish in 4th place. Again, his teammateChris Atkinson, showed his potential with stage times in the top 5, his bestwas a 3rd fastest. He had a light crash on the first day and under the super

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rally rules re started the next day, and had another off. On the last day the hefinally retired with two stages to go as the team thought the engine mayhave been damaged. Under new rules one engine has to complete two rallies.Local Peugeot driver, Marcus Gronholm, used his experience to breakCitroen’s Sebastien Loeb [2nd place] record number of wins by winning theevent. A large total of 28 cars retired from the event.

PPPPPositionsositionsositionsositionsositions – 1 Gronholm Peugeot, 2 Loeb Citroen, 3 Martin Peugeot, 4 SolbergSubaru, 5 Hirvonen Ford.

PPPPPointsointsointsointsoints – Loeb 82, Gronholm 55, Solberg 53, Martin 48, Gardemeister 47.

ManufManufManufManufManufactureractureractureractureracturersssss – Peugeot 106, Citroen 105, Ford 69, Subaru 59, Mitsubishi43.

ARARARARARC – TC – TC – TC – TC – Toooooyyyyyototototota Rally Sa Rally Sa Rally Sa Rally Sa Rally SA – Rd 4A – Rd 4A – Rd 4A – Rd 4A – Rd 4 – This was a closely contested event with onlya few seconds separating the top place getters. Team Subaru’s Cody Crockerlost his winning run of three out right wins in a row, managing to finish in 4th

place. With a good points lead he can afford not to push as hard. Team mateDean Herridge was also off the pace to finish in 9th place. The winner wasMitsubishi’s Scott Pedder who made it his first ever, outright win. Neal Batesdriving his [prototype] Toyota AWD now fitted with a new centre diff finishedin 2nd outright. His teammate Simon Evans struggled with punctures andfinished in equal 6th place. Former Mitsubishi team driver, Ed Ordynski,celebrated 30 years of rallying at the wheel of a borrowed Corolla.Interestingly he started his career in this same event also driving a Corolla.Local Subaru privateer driver, Steve Glenney, was on the pace with 4 stagewins and a 4th place finish to be the leading privateer. Subaru’s satelliteteam driver Juha Kangas finished in 5th place outright after a troubled heat1. Eli Evans, Simon’s brother, won both heats of the RS Challenge whichmoves him into 1st place in the series ahead of Gavan Mosher.

PPPPPositionsositionsositionsositionsositions — 1 Pedder Mitsubishi, 2 Bates Toyota, 3 Crocker Subaru, 4 GlenneySubaru, 5 Kangas Subaru.

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WWWWWelcome bacelcome bacelcome bacelcome bacelcome back - k - k - k - k - After a few years break Cystic Fibrosis sufferer David Shawand his wife Donalda have rejoined the Club. During the break David’s lifewas transformed, first a baby daughter Nadia was welcomed, and then Davidwho was on the waiting list for a lung transplant got the call up for theoperation. Now many months since the successful operation he is fitter thanever. During David and Donalda’s first stint as members driving their MY 84wagon he achieved many things that a C F suffer was not expected to do,such as climbing Ayers Rock [Uluru] and driving west to east across theSimpson Desert. Now driving a mid 1980’s Pajero, and in better health, he isready for more exploring.

CanopCanopCanopCanopCanopy fit out - y fit out - y fit out - y fit out - y fit out - Dwayne Boyton’s rear canopy fitted to his Brumby is aboutto be transformed. He has done a deal with Club Member and Suba Newsadvertiser Bryan Johnston of Subsonic Car Sound, to fit a sliding drawersystem, lights, 12 volt power socket and lining. The job will take a few weeksso they are swapping cars, Dwayne will be driving Bryan’s well set up Forester.Now Dwayne’s future camping trips should be a lot more comfortable.

UUUUUpdating - pdating - pdating - pdating - pdating - Over the past few months quite a few members have changed orupgraded things on their cars. Mark Ottway has sold his RX Turbo to ScottKerrisk and bought a diesel GU Nissan Patrol to tow a horse float. Camo andBryan Neilsen have bought a Liberty RS Turbo with a damaged auto gearbox.Many Club Members over the years have owned this car. It is an importedmodel first owned by Jody Reid, who sold it to Peter Brown, who later sold itto Greg and Kathy Bryant. They eventually sold it to a workmate of Camo’s.Mal Vane has his Forester for sale, he needs more room and is looking for agood GU Nissan Patrol. David Martin has fitted a lift kit and sump guard tohis XT Forester. Ken Drewe likes his Forester so much he has bought a newMY 05 Impreza GX wagon, for his wife Margaret. David Bargen has just tradedhis H6 Outback on a new auto [sportshift] MY 06 Forester. He virtually droveit straight from the Dealership to Suba Xtreme for a lift kit, sump guard,front and rear bars. The car is being used to design the new look front bullbar, because of the new front end design.

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HEARD THE NEWS cont...HEARD THE NEWS cont...HEARD THE NEWS cont...HEARD THE NEWS cont...HEARD THE NEWS cont...RRRRReineineineineinvvvvvententententented wheeled wheeled wheeled wheeled wheelMichelin has invented an airless and puncture proof tyre and wheelcombination called the Tweel. It consists of 3 components, a centre alloyhub similar to current wheels, V shaped flexible polyurethane spokes thatradiate from the hub giving the spring effect, and the outer elastic rubberband using conventional tread patterns. It is first being tested on militaryvehicles, skid steer earth-movers, wheelbarrows and scooters. Reports sayit will be at least 10 years before it is ready for cars.

MoMoMoMoMovvvvved ted ted ted ted to Queensland!!o Queensland!!o Queensland!!o Queensland!!o Queensland!!Our new Seargent at Arms, Dave Gibson (SC574) has recently made themove from New South Wales to Sunny Queensland. After many trips Northfor Club meetings he has finally worked out it is lot easier to live here.Welcome to Queensland Dave!! Rumour has it he is sporting a newchampagne coloured Liberty Wagon.

WWWWWe noe noe noe noe now haw haw haw haw havvvvve a Club Cuse a Club Cuse a Club Cuse a Club Cuse a Club Custttttodian!!odian!!odian!!odian!!odian!!Many thanks to Gaven McGrath (SC421) for kindly taking on the role of ClubCustodian. What is a Club Custodian you may ask? The club has in itspossession an assortment of items (i.e tools,manuals, videos etc) that it hascollected over the years.Basically it is the Club Custodians role to maintaina list of these items and keep track of their comings and goings. To makeGavens’ job a lot easier, if you have or know the whereabouts of any of theseitems, please contact the Club Custodian to help him get things organised.I’m sure we will be able to publish a list of items available to club members,in the near future.

Don’t Miss it !!Don’t Miss it !!Don’t Miss it !!Don’t Miss it !!Don’t Miss it !!On page 180 in the October issue of 4WD Monthly magazine, there is anarticle about John Petersens Outback and Jody Reids’ Forester. It also tellsof SubaXtremes’ exciting plans for the future. Well worth the read.

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MARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLACEACEACEACEACESubaru 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, currentlyregistered but sell unregistered. GC $2500 ONO. Phone Monique (07) 38621535 or 0402 126 585.

Current model Forester factory cargo mat and rubber floor mat set $175.00the lot. Set of 4 steel Liberty rims and tyres 25% tread $150.00 ono. ContactDave Martin on 3262 5665 or mob. 0429 121 996

Regretful Sale. Subaru Sportswagon L Series 1994 model. $9 000. Excellentcondition. 153 000 km. Automatic, bull bar, air conditioning. Contact Carlaon 0419 790 841

2001 Model Outback H6, 66,000km. Pearl White with towbar, mats androofbars. Has a paint treatment and interior treatment. Contact GrahamMutch on 5475 2475 or mobile 0409 078 087. Car is located in Noosaville.

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Genuine RX Turbo 1st month 86, very original, red, 237,000 km, new cam beltsand heads, air con, factory alloys, turbo timer, seat covers, new 2 inch lift kit stillin box, reconditioned power steering not fitted, $6000 or $5000, Club Memberprice. Contact Keith Peters 4122 3032, mob. 0408 184 145.

Wanted one only factory H6 alloy 16 inch rim, Contact Keith Peters Home, 074122 3032, mob. 0408 284 145.

Rola roof bars ( 2 off ) to suit L Series wagon, plus 1 wire basket about 1m x 1m$100.00 or reasonable offer. Contact John Leach ph 3822 1334.

5 x 14" (5 stud) Liberty wheels with 4 tyres at 60% tread and spare. 4 x LibertyWheel Trims ex 1990 Liberty GX. $100 ono for the lot.Contact Jeff Benson on e-mail ....bunjy@aol.com or 0438 451 113Address is 12 Melinda Street Burpengary Qld 4505

Set of 5 14-inch Peugeot rims, 4 with new 185/75 tyres plus spare $500.00.Contact Paul on 3348 9297 or mobile 0401 329 074

Wanted – Swing away spare wheel carrier to suit 83 MY Touring Wagon. Also anyother suitable modifications such as 3.7 ratio LSD, long range tank, etc, prefergood design and quality, but will consider anything offered. Phone Terry on 33592359

Subaru Touring Wagon L Series, 1987, silver, 5 speed manual, 2 inch lift, 14 inchPeugeot mags, bull bar, tow bar, racks, CD, electric windows and mirrors, centrallocking, power steering, reconditioned engine, very reliable, currently registeredbut sell unregistered. GC $2500 ONO. Phone Monique (07) 3862 1535 or 0402126 585.

Current model Forester factory cargo mat and rubber floor mat set $175.00 thelot. Set of 4 steel Liberty rims and tyres 25% tread $150.00 ono. Contact DaveMartin on 3262 5665 or mob. 0429 121 996

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Regretful Sale. Subaru Sportswagon L Series 1994 model. $9 000. Excellentcondition. 153 000 km. Automatic, bull bar, air conditioning. Contact Carla on0419 790 841

2001 Model Outback H6, 66,000km. Pearl White with towbar, mats and roofbars.Has a paint treatment and interior treatment. Contact Graham Mutch on 54752475 or mobile 0409 078 087. Car is located in Noosaville.

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