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JANUARY 2005Vol 26 No 6

Brett Rogers’ Liberty - Read about it on page 8.Pic by Brett Rogers SC306

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COMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEEPRESIDENT Cameron Neilsen 0438 926 012VICE PRESIDENT Shane Taylor 3602 5027SECRETARY Christine Barry 3372 4024TREASURER Ray Lyons 3397 1837SUBA NEWS EDITOR Dwayne Boyton 3299 1061SUBA NEWS CO-EDITOR Kathy Bryant 3402 0396MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Dave Martin 3262 5665SOCIAL DIRECTOR Ron Penfold 3353 2218PUBLIC RELATIONS VacantPROPERTY OFFICER Bryan Neilsen 0416 319 725SERGEANT AT ARMS Bryan Neilsen 0416 319 725TRAINING OFFICER Brett Rogers 5497 9791WEBMASTER (web@subaclub.com) Greg Bryant 3402 0396

CLUB MEETINGSCLUB MEETINGSCLUB MEETINGSCLUB MEETINGSCLUB MEETINGSMonthly meetings are held on the FOURTH MONDAY of each month at 8 pm,

at the Veteran Car Club, 1376 OLD CLEVELAND ROAD, CARINDALEPhone: 3843 0010 - UBD 42nd Edition Reference: Map 182 E 6

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

Cameron Neilsen SC287

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

Ron Penfold SC002

Convoy rules exist so a club trip can run smoothly. CB radios are not asubstitute for our convoy rules; they are used to enhance our convoy rules.While the following is not a convoy rule as such, it is necessary for the smoothrunning of a club trip.

“Always put you name on the trip sheet or contact the trip leader if you wishto attend a club trip. If you change your mind always contact the trip leaderand cancel.”

The main reason for this is that the trip leader knows how many membersare coming on a club trip, especially important when arranging catering orwhen permits with limited numbers are required. If you don’t have your nameon a trip sheet, the trip details could change (cancelled, different meetingplace or time) and you won’t know.

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CONSTITUTION CHANGESCONSTITUTION CHANGESCONSTITUTION CHANGESCONSTITUTION CHANGESCONSTITUTION CHANGES4.4.4.4.4. CLASSES OF MEMBERSCLASSES OF MEMBERSCLASSES OF MEMBERSCLASSES OF MEMBERSCLASSES OF MEMBERS

Membership of the Association shall consist of:Ordinary Members; Associate Members; Country Members; Honorary Members; and LifeMembers and Temporary Members.

a) An Ordinary Member shall be an owner or part-owner of a Subaru 4WD vehicle at thetime of first application for membership to the Association.

b) The Associate Member shall be a non-owner of a Subaru 4WD vehicle at the time of firstapplication for membership, but who otherwise conforms to the objects of the Association.The number of Associate Members at any time shall not exceed 20% of total membership.

c) A Country Member shall be an eligible member who satisfies the conditions outlined inClause 4(a) or 4(b), and who lives outside a radius of seventy kilometres from the BrisbaneG.P.O. The Country Members who comply with Clause 4(a) shall be unlimited. The CountryMembers who comply with Clause 4(b) shall be limited to 20% of total CountryMembership.

d) An Honorary Member shall be a person elected as such by the Members of the Associationin recognition for services rendered to the Association. Honorary Membership shallterminate at the Annual General Meeting next following. The number of HonoraryMembers shall not exceed 5% of Ordinary Membership at any one time.

e) A Life Member shall be a person nominated and elected at the Annual General Meetingby the members of the Association in recognition of more than ten years financial andactive membership. Life Membership shall terminate under the Conditions of Clause 7of the Constitution or at the discretion of the Management Committee. Life Membersshall not exceed five eight percent (5 8%) of the Ordinary Membership at the time ofnomination for Life Membership.

f) A Temporary Member shall be a person who is not otherwise a Member of the Associationand who by invitation attends a trip or other function organised by the club. A personwishing to apply to be a Temporary Member must complete a Temporary MembershipApplication Form prior to attending the trip or other function. Temporary Membershipshall terminate at the completion of the trip or other function.

g) Membership shall include, at no additional cost; the Spouse or blood relation or equivalentstatus (over the age of seventeen years) of a member who satisfies the conditions outlinedin 4(a), 4(b), 4(c) or 4(e).

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6.6.6.6.6. MEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOINING FEESMEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOINING FEESMEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOINING FEESMEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOINING FEESMEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOINING FEES

a) For all classes of membership other than Temporary Membership:

(i) The membership fees and joining fees for each class of membership shallbe such sum as determined by the members present at a Special Generalmeeting held immediately following the February General Meeting.

(ii) The membership fees and joining fees shall be payable on the first day ofthe Association financial year.

(iii) The full joining fee and 50% of the membership fee will be charged formembers joining the Association in the second half of the Association’sfinancial year. No other reduction will be considered.

(b) For Temporary Membership:

(i) The membership fee for Temporary Membership shall be such sum asdetermined by the members present at a Special General meeting heldimmediately following the February General Meeting.

(ii) On the Temporary Member applying to become a member who satisfiesthe conditions outlined in 4(a), 4(b) or 4(c), a portion of fees paid by thetemporary member during the Association’s financial year shall be usedtowards the payment of the membership fees and joining fees charged forthat class of membership; such portion to be determined by the memberspresent at a Special General meeting held immediately following theFebruary General Meeting.

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THATHATHATHATHATTTTT’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CARThought I would do a quick run down on our latest Liberty. It is, or rather was,a Gen 2 Enduro 2.2 AWD. We bought it about 6 months ago from Keith andDanna Peters after a tip off from “Byron” Bryan Neilsen. The car had over500,000 k’s apparently, not real sure on the exact figure as the speedo stoppedworking at 485,000. The car had a 40mm body lift and a set of tired Kingsprings when we bought it. Other than the pretty ordinary looking loop bar onit, it was basically stock.First job once we got it home was to clean that many k’s of dust from the car.I stripped the interior so there was just the dash and hood lining left and gotin there with the gerni. I hit every thing up with it. Gerni’d the seats, doortrims, hood lining, carpet, every thing.Once the inside was clean and re-assembled we set about making it performthe way I wanted. The EJ22 and auto were scrapped to make room for an EJ20turbo (Jap RS EJ20T, TD04 turbo, STI injectors, heads and cams, twin turbomanifold, water to air IC, APexi BOV) and STI manual box with a 2400lbclutch. A matching 4.444 limited slip diff was fitted at the same time alongwith CV joints all round. Engine management is controlled by a MicrotechLT8S. New speedo, tacho, fuel and temp gauges have been fitted.Approximately half a million kilometres of dirt road driving really showed inthe bushes and suspension. The complete front end was swapped for one froma 97 twin turbo, which included cross member, swing arms, steering rack,sway bar, brakes etc. Suspension and lift kit is now a modified 3” BYB kit, 98Outback struts, 30mm spring lift. The rear end has had most of the swingarms changed with a few still to be done.Panel wise has been fairly simple so far. Both front guards were swapped fornew ones as it was the easiest way to get rid of the dents. A twin turbo bonnetwas also fitted. ...continued on page 9

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Extra bits:Custom Alloy heavy replacement front bullbar97 Outback grille28 x 8.5/15 Hankook Mud Terrains tyres15 x 7 alloy wheelsUniden UHFSoon to be fittedWindow tintSpot lightsVentilated rear brakes29x x 9.5 all terrain tyres8 bolt Forester dual rangeNew rear bumperWindscreenClimate control

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THATHATHATHATHATTTTT’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CAR’S MY CAR

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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 $53.00Bow shackles, large $12.00Bow shackles, small $10.00Bow 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

From 1st of January all new memberships are half price. So if you havemates who would like to go 4 wheel driving get them to join up. They stillhave to pay the $10.00 joining fee. Contact our membership officer Dave

Martin for more details.

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Mon 2Mon 2Mon 2Mon 2Mon 24 Jan4 Jan4 Jan4 Jan4 Jan General Meeting and Sausage Sizzle @ 6.30 pmGeneral Meeting and Sausage Sizzle @ 6.30 pmGeneral Meeting and Sausage Sizzle @ 6.30 pmGeneral Meeting and Sausage Sizzle @ 6.30 pmGeneral Meeting and Sausage Sizzle @ 6.30 pm

Sat 5-Sun 6 FSat 5-Sun 6 FSat 5-Sun 6 FSat 5-Sun 6 FSat 5-Sun 6 Febebebebeb BallinaBallinaBallinaBallinaBallinaTrip Leader Dave Martin ph. 3262 5665, mob. 0429 121 996Meeting Place Big Prawn at Ballina, RHS of Pacific Highway

heading south as you leave BallinaTime 9 am (Qld time)Rating MediumDistance 300 kmFuel Full tank (available)Water For weekend (available)Recovery Gear Penfold packs requiredDomestic Animals NoDetails Sand driving along South Ballina Beach towards

Evans Head, visit Bundjalung NP. Sand drivertraining. Swimming.

Sat 1Sat 1Sat 1Sat 1Sat 12 F2 F2 F2 F2 Febebebebeb MotMotMotMotMotor Shoor Shoor Shoor Shoor Show and Ww and Ww and Ww and Ww and Wesesesesest End Gardens Chineset End Gardens Chineset End Gardens Chineset End Gardens Chineset End Gardens ChineseBanquet DinnerBanquet DinnerBanquet DinnerBanquet DinnerBanquet Dinner

Trip Leader: Dave Martin ph. 3262 5665, mob. 0429 121 996Meeting Place: Subaru Stand at the Motor Show, Exhibition Centre,

Merivale StTime: 6pm or earlier if you want a really good look aroundRating: Easy Bring your appetiteDetails: View Motor show and then walk or drive to West

End Gardens, 190 Melbourne St, for Chinesebanquet at approx 9.30 pm.

Cost: Motor show - $15 plus p.p.Chinese Banquet – approx $20 p.p.

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to care.”to care.”to care.”to care.”to care.”

What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)What’s On (continued)Sun 20 FSun 20 FSun 20 FSun 20 FSun 20 Febebebebeb CampMarCampMarCampMarCampMarCampMart U find grub runt U find grub runt U find grub runt U find grub runt U find grub runTrip Leader Ron Penfold ph. 3353 2218, mob. 0412 118 652Meeting Place Club roomsDirections tomeeting place 1376 Old Cleveland Rd CarindaleTime 9 amRating EasyDistance 200 kmFuel Full tank (available)Water For day (available)Recovery Gear Penfold packs requiredDomestic Animals NoDetails Find your way to various locations around Brisbane

for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, answeringquestions about our advertisers and finding variousitems. Bring Brisbane street map and the JanuarySuba News.

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MARMARMARMARMARCHCHCHCHCH6 Ladies Day Christine Barry20 Kenilworth SF water crossing training Brett Rogers25-28 Burnett Circle (Easter Long Weekend) Ron Penfold28 General Meeting

APRILAPRILAPRILAPRILAPRIL9 QRC Benarkin Rally Greg Bryant10 Nanango Stock Route Ron Penfold23-25 Sundown NP (Long Weekend)25 General Meeting30-2 May Warwick SF (Long Weekend)

MAY14 Night navigation run23 General Meeting29 Spicers Gap Ron Penfold

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Mon 28 FMon 28 FMon 28 FMon 28 FMon 28 Febebebebeb Special General Meeting @ 8.00pmSpecial General Meeting @ 8.00pmSpecial General Meeting @ 8.00pmSpecial General Meeting @ 8.00pmSpecial General Meeting @ 8.00pm

FFFFFri 22 April –ri 22 April –ri 22 April –ri 22 April –ri 22 April – Rally Of Canberra and VictRally Of Canberra and VictRally Of Canberra and VictRally Of Canberra and VictRally Of Canberra and Victorian Alpine Areaorian Alpine Areaorian Alpine Areaorian Alpine Areaorian Alpine AreaSun 8 MaSun 8 MaSun 8 MaSun 8 MaSun 8 May (approy (approy (approy (approy (approx)x)x)x)x)Trip Leader: John McKenna ph. 3398 3019 mob. 0419 652 053Meeting Place: Shell Service Station GailesTime: TBA (Early)Rating: Medium to HardDetails: Sat 23th and Sun 24th - Help at Rally Of Canberra

(optional). Mon 25th - Set off from Canberra via theNSW Snowy Mountains to the Victorian Alps andexplore. Return home via the Newell Hwy.

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LUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWThere was no lucky member in December (no meeting). Clint Lovell willsponsor the January draw.

So come to the meetings in your Subaru wearing a Subaru club shirt and youcould be the next lucky member winner.

“Before you are old and wise you, must be young and silly”

Ron Penfold SC002

Impreza in action at Rally Queensland. Pic by Derek Reuther SC569

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Trip Report Benarkin State Forest 12.09.04Trip leader: Ron Penfold

Followers: Bruce Nixon, Green Auto forester, Malcolm, Green manual Forester,Dave Martin, turbo Brumby, Bryan Johnston, White Forester, Big John, Milkvan Rodeo, Will, Auto L series Wagon and me in the RX turbo.

I was it bit slow starting on Sunday morning but packed everything up just intime to hit the road from the Benarkin School. Where the rally camp was,Dave was running late and just as we were turning on the main road he wentpast, so a quick U-turn was made and he caught up.

A short run up the D’Aguilar Highway and we pulled off the road and wemade a short stop to look at an old look out that is no longer in use. It looksout over the highway and down the range but is fairly over grown. Then it wastime for our first bit of 4x4ing which was a track that followed the pipe linethat goes from Wivenhoe dam to Toorong which was put in to pump waterfrom Wivenhoe dam up to Toorong when it is ever low on water. Followingthe track along we came across some very skinny cattle as it is very dry andthere is not much feed for them, by this point Ron was going off memory ofthe trip that he had done many years ago so it was decided to stop for smoko.

After smoko we turned back to head towards Benarkin to follow the old trainline that ran from Yarraman to Esk that is no longer in use and has all thelines and sleepers pulled up. After about 20mins of following the line itbrought us to a very large strong looking locked steel gate with anotherabout 10 meters further, so it was very plain to see that someone didn’twant us going past.

A short reverse back and up a track that brought us back out onto theD’Aguilar Highway again.

We then headed for the fire tower for the Benarkin State Forest, as we weredriving in the track had some very thick bull dust as part of the rally stagewas held there the day before. We pulled up at the fire tower and some were

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keen enough climb to the top, but for some it was time for chitchat on themobile as we had some reception (you know who you are).

Now we were using some dated maps so following some of the tracks washard, as they were different to what was on the map. And it seemed thatevery track we went down was a dead end so a spot was found for lunch andthe maps consulted before moving on. As we left Will announced that hewas going to head for home as his steering rack was playing up and washard to turn at slow speed.

It was decided that we would stay on the main forestry tracks as they seemedto be the best maintained roads, so we turn down a track called round ScrubRoad, and what was ahead was the fun part. We drove along the track andthe scenery, around us changed to more bush that forest and the track wasmore of a 4wd track, after traveling for a short time we came to a lockedgate that said “Fauna Sanctuary No Entry”. A U-turn was made and we wentback to a T intersection that Ron remembered seeing. As we drove alongthe track started to climb once we reached the top we came to another T,which had a locked gate on one track and an open down hill on the other. Sothe right turn was made and the track really started to go down hill and thisis where the fun began.

Now you could see the track had not long been bulldozed as there had beena fire through there and it was very soft slippery soil and the cars were slippingand sliding all over the place. Ron was the first to the bottom being the tripleader, with a stressed voice he announced that there was a fence at thebottom and no more track, and as I was almost there I continued for a closerlook.

We had to options, go through the fence or try and get back up the track wejust came down, Ron had 3 attempts and couldn’t get past the first and theworst section. While he was doing that I went for a walk up the track that

Trip Report Benarkin State Forest 12.09.04

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Trip Report Benarkin State Forest 12.09.04

could be seen through the fence and it seemed like a way out. So we untiedthe fence, which had been done before, and I set up the hill to see if it wasgoing to be ok to bring the 3 forester’s up that were on the trip. As I climbedup the track it wound its way out of the gully It was fairly easy so I gave thego ahead for Mal to come up in the Forester once he got to me we waited forthe rest of the gang to get up. We then headed for the plantation that wecould see on the next ridge. The track then brought us back out not far fromwere we had lunch, we followed the main road back to the fire tower andthen went to the old saw mill so have arvo tea, there we said our good-byesand all headed our own ways.

Thanks to Ron for a good day even if most of the tracks were dead ends.

Bryan Neilsen SC552

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RALLRALLRALLRALLRALLY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSWorld drive – 24 year old Gold Coast based driver Chris Atkinson has scoredthe drive of his life, becoming the second driver to Petter Solberg for thegravel events in Subaru’s World Rally Team. The Team’s new bitumenspecialist driver is Stephane Sarrazin. Chris’s amazing career only started 4years ago driving a Toyota Corolla in local rallies with his brother Ben as codriver. He then stepped up to the ARC driving a privateer Mitsubishi LancerEvo. Then he gained a drive in the Suzuki junior team driving a front wheeldrive Ignis in the Asia Pacific Series. Then in 2004 with some Subaru backinghe drove a Prodrive built Group N WRX in the ARC to 2nd place outright in theChampionship. Now he has become the first Australian to drive a WRC speccar, full time in the World Championship. He and his new co driver GlenMacneall will set off this month to start testing in northern Finland, thenthey will do the recce for the first WRC round in Monte Carlo in late January.Their first rally will be the snow covered Swedish rally in February.

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Rola roof racks to suit a 1987 Subaru Touring wagon. Complete with lockerball clamp type locks for fishing rods. Good condition $100.00.Contact Ron Penfold 3353 2218 or 0412 118 652

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 0402126 585.

Wanted Motor and Carburettor for 90 model Brumby. Condition notimportant. Contact Roger Widdowson SC541 on 07 4958 1255.

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

I have 2 - 16 x 7 1998 WRX wheels that I need sell. They do fit on the 2000forester, but I only have 2... unless someone has 2 they want to sell. !!!!!!!!!!Also approx 4 foot square all aluminium roof rack, fits on forester roof railswith 4 x bolted clamps, only weighs about 15 kg but will easily carry 150 kg.Very strong. Contact my email if you want a photo or call me on 0415535718Robin Laban SC532 robinlaban@hotmail.com

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 9962001 Model Outback H6, 66,000km’s. 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.

Subaru L series sportswagon 1993 dual range, manual, airconditioned, tintedwindows, nudge bar, tow bar, new front cv’s, registered till 5/05, 5 x 14insPeugeot rims. $5000. ONO. Phone Phil: 3886 1354 or 0421 646 102

MY 99 3rd month, Forester GT, white, auto, 104,000 km, full 100,000 servicecarried out, 16 inch alloys, 60% tread michelin tyres, tow bar, air con, steer, electricwindows, immobiliser, custom sheep skin seat covers, factory floor and cargomats, $27,500 ONO, or $25,000 Club Member price. Contact Keith Peters on 074122 3032 or mob. 0408 184 145.

Genuine RX Turbo Ist 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 on 07 4122 3032 or mob. 0408 184 145.

Wanted one only factory H6 alloy 16 inch rim. Contact Keith Peters on 07 41223032 or mob. 0408 284 145.

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Dwayne Boyton SC481

EDITOREDITOREDITOREDITOREDITOR’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORT’S REPORTNot much from me this month. I would still like some more trip reports, or“That’s my car” reports. Thanks Brett for the information that you havesupplied on your Liberty wagon, how about some information on the greenmachine as well?

I will be moving address next month, not sure what area we are going to go,but when I know you will know.

The constitution changes have been approved, the information is in themagazine on pages 5and six. The changes are those in Italics. The changesmean that we will be able to have more life members, and also Temporarymembers and honorary memberships.

I would like some pictures of trips, so when you go on trips don’t forget totake your cameras.

I have been informed that the joke that was in the magazine may be offensive,if I have offended anybody, I am truly sorry.

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Another sales record – For the 9th year running Subaru Australia sales havereached record levels. For the first time 2004 sales passed the 30,000 figure,a 12.7% increase on 2003, the final total was 33,619. The break down wasImpreza 8156, Liberty 6953, Forester 11852, and Outback 6658. The totalmarket share is 3.52% and the SUV market share is an impressive 24.6 %.

New owners – Sunspares who are long time Suba News advertisers and Clubsupporters, owners Tony and Denise Allen have sold the business to MarkAdams Auto Group, who operates a paint and panel and auto electricsbusiness nearby. For the time being Tony will be staying on as will all usualhelpful Sunspares crew.

Motor show debute – Subaru’s new 7 seat AWD 6 cylinder wagon first calledthe B9X, but now has been named the Tricbeca after a New York suburb, willbe on display for the first time at this month’s Detroit motor show. At thisstage it is only a left hand drive model, although a future right hand drivemodel is a strong possibility. Subaru’s new Italian stylist who has previouslywork for Alfa Romeo has designed the Tricbeca. Initial reports on the stylingof the front grille and rear end have not been favourable.

Dream job – Adrian Bukmanis who was a Club member before he set off forthe UK 3 years ago has recently gained a job working for Prodrive, who prepareand run Subaru’s World Rally Car Team. His new job involves looking aftercustomers in Turkey, The Balkans, and the Middle East, who purchase andrally Prodrive built Group N WRX Imprezas. Prodrive builds approximately 50Group N cars for sale to customers around the World each year.

Mobile camper – Brumby owners Don Watt and Maureen have a new editionto their well set up Brumby. It is a lightweight roof top pop up camping pod.It is called a Columbus and is made of fibreglass, and manufactured in Italy.To fit it to the Brumby Don built special removable bars, but because they goaway camping so much it will probably stay mounted on permanently.

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HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSParts recycling – Being in a Car Club it is amazing how some cars and partsget bought and sold between Club members. One recent example was ScottKerrisk’s red RX Turbo. Keith Peters was the first owner who bought it as astandard car in NSW and set it and after many years of ownership andnumerous trips, he eventually sold it to Scott. The car had an unfortunateend, when it was hit hard by a wayward car at an intersection. It was writeoff and then the parts sell off began with Bryan Neilsen probably buying themost parts for his RX including the engine, some panels, rare John PetersonEngineering built bull bar and sump guard, that he has repaired and refitted.Also Mark Ottway bought the interior for his RX.

Bruce and Pam Ottway’s Liberty. Pic by Greg Bryant SC480

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