JUNE 2004Vol 25 No 11

SUBA NEWSRobin Laban on the Desert trip 2003. Photo by John Shera SC466

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by the 12th July 200412th July 200412th July 200412th July 200412th July 2004Earlier than this would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Not too much from me this month. There will be a new committee positionopening for next year, called QVVCA Delegate.

I have to thank Serge and the guys at John French for the work that they didto my Brumby. It broke down on the way to work one morning, and without areservation I was going again by the end of the day. Always try and supportour sponsors, without them we wouldn’t be able to print this magazine eachmonth.

The committee is starting to wind down for the end of the Club year, but weare all still working hard.

That’s it, see you out there.

Dwayne Boyton SC481

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 EDITOR

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

Rik Close SC328

Hi to all you out there in Subaland, I hope all is well in your world.

Well if you weren’t at the Yandinda 4x4 Gymkhana, you missed a goodweekend, for once it did not rain, and a Subaru JUMPED higher than anyother 4WD was game to get close too, and some of the Back Yard Boys hada run in the mud and did some good times. I think the Training Officer needssome training on how to drive on 4 wheels and not on 2 wheels.

The Club Birthday Party is coming along nicely; so get in now, and let Kathynow by the 20th of July if you are going so that she knows how much food toorganise so that you won’t go hungry. (See mag page 8 for details).

We will be getting some new Club Shirts made up with “Celebrating 25 years”on them. If you would like to get one of these Club shirts get your name onthe list, (there is an order form in the mag, or one will be at the next meeting)see David Martin. If we sell enough of them, they should sell for $25.

Until next time, may the Six Star Force be with you.

BE COOL AND GO HARD !!!BE COOL AND GO HARD !!!BE COOL AND GO HARD !!!BE COOL AND GO HARD !!!BE COOL AND GO HARD !!!

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There has been a proposal for a Jamboree – Long distance trip. This willcoincide with the 20th anniversary of the Club’s first 3 corners trip. The tripis scheduled to commence June 26th 2004.

It will be approximately 4100km’s round trip back to Brisbane. The roughschedule is as follows:

Day 1 – 810km – highwayBrisbane to Dalby 215km, then to St. George 295km, and on to Cunnamullafor the night 300km.

Day 2 – 576km – highway, development road, trackCunnamulla to Thargominda 197km, onto to Nockatunga turn off – 20km,stopping at Noccundra for fuel, then 147km to Naryilco, and 110km toCameron’s Corner for Fuel.

Day 3 – 266km – development road, trackCameron’s Corner to Innamincka for fuel 266km, and a detour to CoogieLake 200km, return.

Day 4 – 485km – track, development road, trackInnamincka to Walker’s Crossing turn off 61km, onto Walker’s Crossing61km, then on to Birdsville (outside) 91km Track turn off. Onto Warbutontrack turn off 8km, Warbuton Creek crossing 97km, onto the K1 Line/Rigroad junction, the 86km to overnight at Poeppel’s Corner.

Day 5 – 168km – dune’s and tracksPoeppel’s Corner to K1/QAA junction 16km, onto Eyre Creek 89km (+59kmif in flood). Eyre Creek to Big Red 23km, then onto Birdsville overnight forfuel.

Day 6 – 276km – development road, and tracksBirdsville to Cadelga turn off 117km, onto Betoota 50km, then to Arraburyturn off 55km and onto Haddon’s Corner 54km or alternatively

Day 6 – 391km – development road and track

Birdsville to Cadelga turn off 117km, onto Cadelga Ruins 87km, onto CordilloDowns 48km, then to Arrabury turn off 102km and onto Haddon’s Corner102km overnight.

Day 7 – 666km – track, development road, highwayHaddon’s Corner to Arrabury turn off 54km, onto Windorah for fuel 162km,to Quilpie 250km, overnight at Charleville 200km.

Day 8 – 856km highwayCharleville to Mitchell 182km, onto Roma 88km, to Dalby 271km, back toBrisbane 215km.

On this trip there will be two long runs between fuel stops:

Innamincka to Birdsville 653km (includes roads tracks and dunes)Birdsville ton Windorah 607km (includes roads and tracks)

For more details of this trip contact Peter Gates.

On Big Red. Photo by John Shera SC466

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HAPPY 25TH

BIRTHDAYDate: Saturday 31

st July

Time: From 4pm (for remote control cars)

Cost: $5.00 per person (Under 16 free)

Dress: Smart Casual (or your club shirt)

Food: Hot savouries, followed by a hot supper (pizza)

BYO: Drinks (Club will provide soft drinks at no charge.)

BBQ breakfast if you are staying at the club room

for the night.

Additional Information

• Don’t forget to bring your remote control cars

• Raffles and lucky door prizes

• Music (cd’s or mp3's) please bring some

• Camp at the club room (Note: The detailing day is

on Sunday 31-07-04)

RSVP: Tuesday 20th

July

(Kathy Bryant 3402 0396, 0416 073

952 or

kathy_m@om@optusnet.com.au

(Please RSVP so I can place an accurate catering order.)

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OF QUEENSLAND inc

Celebrating 25 years1979 - 2004

2525thth Anniveversrsaryary Merchanrchandise Ordeder For Formrm

Mens Moto Shirt (Navy, White, Red) S M L XL 2XL 3XL

$25.00 each (Please Circle)

Womens Rugby Shirt (Navy, White) 8 10 12 14 16

$20.00 each (Please Circle

Cap (Navy, White, Red) One Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quantity)

$10.00 each

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Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total Amount of Goods: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please post, fax or email to Kathy Mullaly on (07) 3402 0396 or 35 Kilby Street

Crestmead Qld 4132 or kathy_m@optusnet.com.au

or

You can place your order at the 25th Anniversary Party.

(Note: Money to be paid in full upon delivery.)

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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.

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

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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Sat 26th June –Sun 4th July 3X4X4X20 Three Corners JamboreeTrip Leader: Peter Gates ph. 0417 770 546

Mon 28th June General Meeting and Sausage SizzleTime: From 6.30pm

Sun 18thJuly Tamborine MountainTrip Leader: David Martin ph. 3262 5665 mob.0429 121 996Meeting Place: BP Travel Centre, service road LHS of Pacific

Highway, Yatala.Time: 9amRating: MediumDetails: Travel up to Tamborine Mountain via the back

tracks, BYO lunch at the top, great views of thecoast. Explore the markets or more tracks in theafternoon. BYO recovery gear.

Sat 31st July Club’s 25th Birthday PartyTrip Leader: Kathy Bryant ph.3402 0396 mob. 0416 073 952Meeting Place: Clubrooms 1376 Old Cleveland Rd CarindaleTime: From 5pm onwardsRating: EasyDetails: Can camp overnight. BYO breakfast, remote cars,

club photos and history, 4WD and club trip videos,see page 8 for more details.

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Sun 1st Aug Detailing DayTrip Leader: Greg Bryant ph. 3402 0396 mob. 0416 073 951Meeting Place: Clubrooms 1376 Old Cleveland Rd CarindaleTime: From 9am onwardsRating: Hard workDetails: Work up a sweat with some hard labour

converting your shabby looking vehicle into onethat’s normally only found at ‘’Show and Shine”meets. Find out how the professionals detail avehicle. Degrease and pressure clean and shinethe exterior and interior. BYO hose, bucket,sponge, chamois, towelling rags, vacuum cleanerand extension lead. Cleaning and detailingchemicals provided.

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Sun 15th Aug Bellthorpe State ForestTrip Leader: Dwayne Boyton ph. 3299 1061 mob.0412 393 839Meeting Place: Centre of WoodfordTime: 9amRating: Medium with some harder steep spotsDetails: A group permit will be arranged, explore the area,

rain forests, creek crossings, great views of theGlass House Mts, BYO lunch, recovery gear.

Sun 29th Aug Sunshine Coast Hinterland TripTrip Leader: Greg Bryant ph.3402 0396 mob. 0416 073 951Meeting Place: Ampol Service Station, north bound Bruce highway

BurpengaryTime: 9amRating: EasyDetails: An easy scenic trip on the back tracks of the

hinterland.Rating Suited to new members with unmodified vehicles,

including Foresters and Outbacks. BYO lunch,recovery gear.

Sat 11th Sep QRC Rally Benarkin

Sun 12th Sep Nanango Stock Route

Mon 27th Sep General Meeting, Sausage Sizzleand Annual Club Auction.

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MUD AND SMUD AND SMUD AND SMUD AND SMUD AND SANDANDANDANDAND.....

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Four vehicles, the beginnings of our convoy assembled at Maccas Goodna.There was the Forester of John, Julie and Justin Shera, the Forester of Marionand Robin Laban, the Nissan Patrol of Peter Rice with sister-in-law Leslieand the brand new Prado of Rob and Jan Sammons. At Toowoomba, we wereto meet Bev Noe and her sister Ros in Bev’s Forester. At Birdsville, we plannedto meet the Cox’s, Andrew, Wendy and two small daughters. They weremembers of the Victorian Suba club. Finally we were to meet Peter Gatesand Elaine at Dalhousie Springs.

PREL PREL PREL PREL PRELUDEUDEUDEUDEUDE

Our first day took us to Charleville, a long and rather boring run. Camp wasmade on the Ward River. At least we didn’t have to scrounge for wood as wefound a freshly fallen tree waiting to be cut up. Temperatures seemedunseasonably warm, 6 degrees compared to minus four last year. On daytwo things started to happen. We were cruising on bitumen about an hourwest of Windorah when Bev and Ros had a nasty fright as a rear tyre of theirForester let go with a loud bang. On inspecting the shredded, brand newCooper, we discovered it had been punctured by a kangaroo tooth, probablyfrom running over remains of road kill. That afternoon the tarmac turned todirt at the Birdsville turnoff so we stopped to lower our tyre pressures. FiftyKm down the road we stopped at our second campsite, the White Gum camp.This is located half a Km off the road on a dry creek bed next to a beautifulwhite gum. Within walking distance is a windmill powered bore whichattracts heaps of wildlife. It was another warm night with a build up of cloud..

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WEA WEA WEA WEA WEATHERTHERTHERTHERTHER

We woke next morning to a light drizzle, not a wonderful prospect consideringwe still had 200 Km of dirt road before we got to Birdsville .We made goodprogress westwards despite the light rain and soon left Betoota (now pop.0)behind. Forty minutes later we came across a curious sight .A convoy of verymuddy 4x4s towing trailers approached us at what seemed to us a slowcrawl. They weren’t barrelling along at 80 Kph as we were, it was as if theywere shell shocked and travelling in slow motion. Undaunted we forgedwestwards. We were at the front of the convoy with Justin driving when wecame upon a section of road that looked a bit shiny. Suddenly the Foresterswerved from one side of the road to the other. I considered grabbing thesteering wheel but he seemed to have it under control .By the time I grabbedthe mike to send a warning, Peter in the Patrol had shot off the road on oneside and Bev departed the road on the other side .We immediately knocked20 Kph off of our speed.

By now, the road was starting to become saturated and in places veryslippery. As we got closer to Birdsville, the rain increased and at every littledip in the road torrents of water flowed across in places half a metre deep.At one stage, we were a Km ahead of the convoy when we ascended a lowhill and despite AWD and BFG Muddies, the car was all over the road. Wedecided to stop on top of the hill and watch the fun, and we were notdisappointed! As the convoy hit the hill, vehicles started to go in all directions.We were beside ourselves laughing when Jan spun the Prado around andheaded back towards Brisbane! We were still 80 Km from Birdsville and therain was getting heavier. In between water crossings was thick mud and wewere worried we might not make it.

Slowly the distance narrowed and we wondered if Andrew Cox and familywould make the rendezvous. With relief we finally rolled into Birdsville onMonday afternoon and almost immediately I saw a well set up L series whichI parked behind. It was Andrew, and after introductions, we found the onlyspot in the caravan park that was not muddy. It rained most of that night butnext day it showed signs of clearing. By now, all roads in and out of Birdsvillewere closed indefinitely so ...continued on Page 17

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we decided to make the most of things and see the sights of Birdsville. TheWorking Museum was excellent and the Blue Poles café and art gallerywere first class. We also visited one of the most famous watering holes inthe world, the Birdsville pub. We checked out the visitor centre, the rangerstation and the cemetery, the Burke and Wills slash tree and the free carwash. We listened to all sorts of horrendous tales from other groups trappedwith us. After two days, the weather was fine again and the talk was allabout when the roads would open. The caravan park lady said they would beclosed for another week but the ranger was hopeful he could open the Parkas early as tomorrow. So on Thursday morning when we saw the policemanand ranger return from their inspection of the track to Big Red we all heldour breath. At last we could leave Birdsville! We packed as fast as possibleand soon we were driving west.

John and Julie Shera SC466

To be continued next month

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HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSSuper torch – Here is new LED torch that just about out performs forbrightness all current torches fitted with normal filament globes. Rob Petersand Bryan Neilsen first found them on sale at Super Cheap Auto. It is calledthe Supa Works Dura Star LED Flashlight and only costs $15 and includes 3AAA batteries, it is also waterproof, lightweight, portable and has extra longbattery life, because of the efficient LED globes, which also have a 30-yearwarranty.

In the co drivers seat — At the recent Rally Queensland we meet up with JohnAllen, who is the son of Tony Allen the owner of Sunspares Subaru, SubaNews advertisers and Club supporters. John was navigating on his first gravelevent for Trent Brand in an Impreza RS in the RS Challenge series. Theyfinished both heats in the top ten of the class. He is also fresh from a 10thplace finish in the recent Targa Tasmania co driving for fellow QueenslanderRay Vandersee in a Westfield Special. John is following Tony’s footsteps, ashe was a co driver in his younger days in Victoria.

New team owner — Possum Bourne Motorsport who prepares and developsTeam Subaru Australia’s rally cars has a new owner, long time team mechanicKevin Sanderson.

Outback 2.5 on the dirt. Photo courtesy of Subaru Australia

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RALLRALLRALLRALLRALLY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWS Subaru Rally of Canberra – Asia Pacific Series — Rd 1— With the Canberraarea in drought conditions, and as a result the event was dry, dusty, andrough. The round only counted towards the ARC manufactures championship.It was another great victory for Team Subaru’s Dean Herridge his secondmajor win in a row after winning Group N in New Zealand. Japanese driverToshi Ari driving the leased Queensland based Atkinson brothers Prodrivebuilt WRX finished in 3rd place. Filling 4th place was Team Subaru’s CodyCrocker. The event was also the first round of The Subaru RS Challenge.Fifteen Impreza RS sedans started, the eventual winner was Queensland’sJohn Goadoue after early leaders Eli and Kylie Evans [Simon’s younger Brotherand Sister] incurred a 10 second penalty after making a time card mistake.Another new car that made its rally debut was the Mitsubishi AWD automaticMagna, with veteran driver Ross Dunkerton at wheel. This combination wonthe Aussie car class.

Positions – 1. Dean Herridge Subaru, 2. Juha Kangas Mitsubishi, 3. CodyCrocker Subaru, 4. Karamjit Singh Mitsubishi.

WRC – Cyprus Rally – Rd 5 – This rally is known for its rough roads, whichare tight and twisty making it a slower event. Subaru’s Petter Solberg wasthe early leader, until the chin spoiler was ripped off which exposed the sumpguard to scoop up sand and block the radiator. He lost 10 minutes clearingit out. This enabled Peugeot’s Marcus Gronholm to take over the lead. Afterpost event scrutineering it was found the Peugeot’s water pump was illegalbecause it was fitted with a plastic impeller instead of the correct metaltype. This out come put all the finishers a position up the leaders board.

Positions [Corrected] – 1. Loeb Citroen, 2. Martin Ford, 3. Sainz Citroen, 4Solberg Subaru, 5 Hirvonen Subaru.

ARC – Rally Queensland – Rd2 – This is our premier event of the year, andthe Club put in a great big team effort running the 21km Araucaria stage.Road conditions were rougher this year, but this did not stop a Subaru victory.The Atkinson brothers were the overall winners with a 2nd and 1st place inboth heats. Team

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Subaru’s Cody Crocker claimed 2nd place overall with a 1st and 2nd. Teammate Dean Herridge was 4th with a 4th and 6th places. The best placed Toyotawas Simon Evans who finished in 3rd overall with a 3rd in both heats, hesurvived a close call with a cow. The highest placed Mitsubishi was EdOrdynski who finished 6th outright with a 8th and 5th. The Subaru RS Challengewas won by WA driver Darren Windus. Queensland’s John Goasdoue wonheat 1 but had a major off in heat 2 and lost a lot of time. It was a disappointingevent for Victorian based team and old club member Simone Martin and herdriver Nathan Davis. With their Impreza RS not handling well on Araucaria,our stage and also it was the first stage of the rally, they had high speed offat the 8km mark and rolled over 5 times. They were shaken and battered butwere basically ok. On the positive side they are hoping to repair the car andbe ready for the Tasmanian round in only 3 weeks. The AWD Magna automaticof Ross Dunkerton won the Aussie class, and SA driver Jack Monkhouse wonthe Privateer Cup driving one of the oldest cars in the field a Mitsubishi VR4.

Points Drivers – Simon Evans 65, Cody Crocker 50, Scot Pedder 44, DeanHerridge 40, Neil Bates 40, Chris Atkinson 37.

Manufacturers – Subaru 182, Mitsubishi 156, Toyota 110.

WRC – Acropolis Rally of Greece — Rd 6 – This is another hot, dry, and roughevent, where the combination of tough construction, long travel suspensionand hard wearing Pirelli tyres helped Petter Solberg’s Subaru to a start tofinish, 18 second win. Along the way he over came brake problems and a 30second penalty when the team mechanics replaced the rear bumper andforget to fit the mud flaps. Team mate Mikko Hirvonen did not finish after hisfirst major crash since joining Subaru. The other teams struggled in the roughconditions, and also their new Michelin TDE tyres did not perform as well asexpected. The Skoda team made their first appearance this year and at thisstage depending on results it is only limited program.

Points – Drivers – Loeb 43, Solberg 38, Martin 34, Gronholm 24, Duval 19,Sainz 19, Hirvonen 10.

Manufacturers – Citroen 65, Ford 60, Subaru 50, Peugeot 39, Mitsubishi 9.

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HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSMost trusted brand – In a recent survey by the Readers Digest magazine forAustralia’s Most Trusted Brands Subaru came in 5th place. The top 4 placeswere Mercedes Benz, Holden, Toyota, and BMW.

Motoring award – The Courier Mail’s long serving motoring writer and Clubsupporter and one time Subaru owner Bruce McMahon has been namedQueensland Motoring Writer of the Year for 2003. The awards are organisedby the Queensland Motoring Writers Guild and are sponsored by someAustralian motoring businesses. Bruce first won this award back in 1993,and this year’s prize is an overseas trip to a motoring event of his choice.

Clever plate – Peter Nixon’s [Niko] son Bruce who is now a member and alsois an owner of a green 01 Forester. They put their heads together and thoughup a clever personalised number plate 40 STR, say it 4 – O – STR - Forester.Niko has a history of coming up with clever plates. When he owned a landscraping company he had Dig It. Later on when he owned his MY84 wagonhe had SCUB 84, that was when one of his hobbies was scuba diving, he soldthis one to scuba diving company. His next creation was 50 0BY meaning[Suby] fitted to his L series wagon. Since he has bought his WRX wagon, hehas fitted 14 REX. This plate was originally owned by Clint and CharleenLovell, who had it fitted to their big OKA tour bus because its nick name wasRexosaurus. They arranged a swap and now have 50 0BY fitted to their L87wagon.

New camp oven – First came the single burner gas canister stove, itspopularity has taken off because of its convenience, practicalabily and lowprice. Now the idea has been expanded to a lightweight, fold up Webberstyle oven using the same single gas canister. Pam Ottway first spotted themat Woollies for only about $20. Also Kathy Bryant now has bought one andfrom all the reports are they are great for cooking roasts.

New lap record – Subaru specialist Mike Collins who is the owner ScorpionAutomotive now renamed Scorpion Subaru because that’s all they do. Drivinghis 2 door WRX STI fitted with a 2.5 litre turbo engine, beat his old class laprecord of 43.7 seconds to record a lap of 43.5 seconds recently at the MtCotton hill climb circuit.

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