SUBA NEWS

SUBARU 4WD clubSUBARU 4WD clubSUBARU 4WD clubSUBARU 4WD clubSUBARU 4WD clubOF QUEENSLAND inc

MAY 2005Vol 26 No 10

Paul Czarkowcki’s MY Wagon out at Ormeau. Photo by Paul Czarkowcki SC573

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

COMMUNICATIONSfor a Moving World

SALESSERVICERENTAL

- Contact John Whittaker. Ph: (07) 3715 4920- Contact the Coodinator. Ph: (07) 3715 4955- Ph: (07) 3715 4920

✔ Mobile Two Way ✔ Handheld ✔ Mobile Data & AVL✔ Telemetry & SCADA ✔ Radio Network Design

Philcomm Pty LtdA.C.N. 054 259 906

4/201 Evans Road, Salisbury Qld 4107Ph: 3715 4999 Fax: 3715 4966

Email: sales@philcomm.com.au

1

SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDSUBARU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDSUBARU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDSUBARU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDSUBARU 4WD CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDP.O. BOX 595 CARINA QLD 4152P.O. BOX 595 CARINA QLD 4152P.O. BOX 595 CARINA QLD 4152P.O. BOX 595 CARINA QLD 4152P.O. BOX 595 CARINA QLD 4152

COMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEEPRESIDENT Cameron Neilsen 0438 926 012VICE PRESIDENT VacantSECRETARY Christine Barry 3372 4024TREASURER Ray Lyons 3397 1837SUBA NEWS EDITOR Dwayne Boyton 5546 8715SUBA 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

*** Visitors are Welcome! ***

Club Website:www.subaclub.com

E-mail address for magazine contributions:subanews@subaclub.com

Annual Subscription City Member New $60.00 Renewal $50.00Country Member New $55.00 Renewal $45.00New subscriptions include a $10.00 joining fee

If you find a mistake in the Suba News, please consider it put there on purpose. We try to publishsomething for everyone, and some people are always looking for mistakes.

The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Club, in whole or in part. All content is copyright. That means you need written permission to use any of it.

We will be glad to share it. Just ask!

2

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

Cameron Neilsen SC287

PUBLISHING DEADLINE FOR

JUNEJUNEJUNEJUNEJUNEMAGAZINE

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

PO Box 595 Carina Qld 4152or by e-mail to: subanews@subaclub.com

by the 13th June 2005Earlier than this would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Hello Subafans,

This is the time of the year you need to nominate yourself for a committeeposition if you are so inclined, there are some of the committee who are notgoing again so we need some volunteers. Contact another committee memberor myself and we’ll tell you what you need to do. The nomination board shouldbe up at the next meeting. So don’t forget to come to the July meeting andvote.

Also check the What’s on. I’m sure Greg and David are looking for morepeople to help out on the rally coming up soon.

3

Photos of Paul’s day out at Ormeau. Refer “Heard the News” Page21Paul Czarkowski SC573

PPPPPaul Czarkowski at Ormeauaul Czarkowski at Ormeauaul Czarkowski at Ormeauaul Czarkowski at Ormeauaul Czarkowski at Ormeau

4

Trip Report - Condamine Gorge - 3.10.2004At last after 3 years of procrastinating I had finally joined the Subaru Club onthe previous Monday and going on my first trip on the Sunday. It was a topday to go on a trip with great weather. I had my two children with me – Sam(11) and Lizzy(8) – so they had prepared sketch pads, books to read etc.

We all met at the little park just inside Boonah and by the time Dave gave usthe pre-trip talk and said ’s Goeaded off down the Boonah Rathdowney Roadfor a couple of kilometres and then turned off onto a dirt road to go along aridge line with some great views. First thing I noticed was that the Geolanderstended to slide on the gravel and with the kids in the car I had to slow down.Unfortunately being up near the front of the convoy I slowed everyone elsedown – Sorry Guys.

Eventually we got back onto the Boonah Rathdowney Road and did a smallbacktrack to get to Lake Maroon for Morning Tea.

While we had a small break and the kids could run amok in safety it wasnoticed that there was an unpleasant smell coming from underneath aBrumby and it was soon found that it was leaking fuel!! Well, this problemwas dealt with quickly and off we went on the next stage.

Again a little bit of backtracking to get us onto Burnett Creek Road and thenwe drove on dirt roads through some magnificent country. We crossed intoNSW and then back into Qld again and headed onto Condamine River Road.We did many easy creek crossings and stopped to do a group car photo andhave another break.

Once the break was over we kept going and did more fun creek crossingswith everybody ending up at Queen Mary Falls for lunch. The falls actuallyhad water going over it and was impressive how high those falls were.

After lunch we headed off to Lake Moogerah and again went through somemagnificent country.

5

Just before we got to Lake Moogerah, David’s XT had a flat tyre and everybodystopped to see how long it would take to change.

At Lake Moogerah we had afternoon tea and from here we went our separateways back home. The trip was a great day out and my kids actually enjoyedit as well. The Forester X performed well and it felt good to take it off thebitumen for awhile.

The only problem I had duringthe day was that when I was atLake Maroon I tried to open thecar door and it didn’t open, Ipressed the remote locking afew times, used the doorhandles and it still didn’t open.It was only when I stepped backto think about what washappening that I saw it wasn’tmy Forester.Ooooopppppsssss!!!!!!

Trip Report byMichael Katona

SC 583

Trip Report - Condamine Gorge - 3.10.2004

Queen Mary Falls. Photo byMichael Katona SC583

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

Ron Penfold SC002

6

So you were thinking of organising a club trip. It may seem a dauntingprospect, but in reality if you follow the guidelines available on the Subaruweb site in the trip leaders section of the members only page, you will findall the information on planning your trip, a trip sheet, information regardingtrip classifications, trip distances and recovery gear.

So now that you know what’s involved, choose your favourite destinationand organise a trip. There are plenty of available dates August onwards.

7

Custom Designers of: Suppliers of:♦♦♦♦♦ Custom Stereo Systems ♦♦♦♦♦ 27MHz and UHF radios♦♦♦♦♦ Subwoofer boxes ♦♦♦♦♦ Custom design snorkels♦♦♦♦♦ Boot fitouts ♦♦♦♦♦ GPS systems♦♦♦♦♦ Doorpods ♦♦♦♦♦ T.V. screens, external cameras♦♦♦♦♦ Centre and overhead consoles ♦♦♦♦♦ Oddessy and Powercell batteries

Mobile Service Full Automotive Trimming available

Phone Bryan on 0416 104 993wwwwwwwwwwwwwww.subsoniccar.subsoniccar.subsoniccar.subsoniccar.subsoniccarsound.8ksound.8ksound.8ksound.8ksound.8k.com.com.com.com.com

LUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWLUCKY MEMBER DRAWA lucky member draw will be held at each general meeting, sponsored by alife member.

To be eligible for the prize of a $5 scratchy, you must be at the meeting, bewearing a Subaru club shirt and have travelled to the meeting in a Subaru.Each meeting the draw is based on a different outcome, either about Subaruvehicles or club membership.

The March winner, “youngest family member at the meeting ” sponsored byTrevor Bell, was Will Spelta’s daughter Ella. The April draw will be sponsoredby Clint Lovell.

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

8

Above: Many hands make light work. Dave’s Forester with a flat. Below: Morning tea under the trees. Photos taken on the Condamine

Gorge Trip by Michael Katona SC583.

Trip Report - Condamine Gorge - 3.10.2004

9

Trip Report - Condamine Gorge - 3.10.2004

Above and Below: Views from the lookout just east of Queen Mary Falls.Photos taken on the Condamine Gorge Trip by Michael Katona SC583.

10

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 April all new memberships receive 15 months worth ofmembership for the price of 12. So if you have mates who would like to go

4 wheel driving get them to join up. They still have to pay the $10.00joining fee. Contact our membership officer Dave Martin for more details.

MEMBERSHIPSMEMBERSHIPSMEMBERSHIPSMEMBERSHIPSMEMBERSHIPS

11

SubarSubarSubarSubarSubaru Au Au Au Au Auto Recyclersuto Recyclersuto Recyclersuto Recyclersuto Recyclers9 Pioneer Road, Y9 Pioneer Road, Y9 Pioneer Road, Y9 Pioneer Road, Y9 Pioneer Road, Yandina 4561andina 4561andina 4561andina 4561andina 4561

Guaranteed used parts from APRAPRAPRAPRAPRAAAAAAAAAA winner“““““AAAAAustralia’s Most Environmentallyustralia’s Most Environmentallyustralia’s Most Environmentallyustralia’s Most Environmentallyustralia’s Most Environmentally

Aware RecyclerAware RecyclerAware RecyclerAware RecyclerAware Recycler”””””

WWWWWinner GIO Exinner GIO Exinner GIO Exinner GIO Exinner GIO Excellence in Business Awardcellence in Business Awardcellence in Business Awardcellence in Business Awardcellence in Business AwardVisit our Website:

wwwwwwwwwwwwwww.subar.subar.subar.subar.subaruparuparuparuparupartsrecyclertsrecyclertsrecyclertsrecyclertsrecycler.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.au

and Subar Subar Subar Subar Subaruuuuu servicingphone Bob 5472 72225472 72225472 72225472 72225472 7222

also available: good value, mechanicallychecked vehicles from $5000 to $15000phone Tony 5472 72225472 72225472 72225472 72225472 7222

For quality recycled Subar Subar Subar Subar Subaruuuuu partsphone Andrew 5472 72225472 72225472 72225472 72225472 7222

What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...

12 ...continued onPage 13

Mon May 23 General Meeting

Thur May 26 - Sat Jun 4 Fraser IslandTrip Leader Brett Rogers mob. 0417 979 791Meeting Place Big Fish Service Station CabooltureDirections to Meeting Place Contact trip leader for detailsTime LHS of Bruce Highway just north of CabootureRating MediumDistance 600 kmFuel Full tank and availableWater For trip and availableRecovery Gear Penfold Packs requiredDomestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles UnlimitedPersonal permit required Fraser Island Permit / Camping Tag requiredDetails Fraser Island fishing competition, general touring and

sight seeing. Beach driving and training if required, inlandtracks. Lifted vehicles an advanatage, but not required.Bring camping gear to be self sufficient for 10 days.BEFORE arriving on Fraser Island you MUST COLLECT aFraser Island Information pack containing maps andimportant safety information along with your VehicleService Permit and / or Camping Tag.

Sat May 28 Mechanical DayTrip Leader Dave Martin ph 3262 5665 mob 0429 121 996Meeting Place Scorpion AutomotiveDirections to Meeting Place Unit 1/20 Neumann Rd Capalaba ph 3245 4342Time 9am onwardsRating No 4WDDistance < 1 kmFuel Readily available within close proximityWater For the dayRecovery Gear Not requiredMaximum Number of Vehicles No limitPersonal Permit Required NoDomestic Animals No

13

80 Annerley Road80 Annerley Road80 Annerley Road80 Annerley Road80 Annerley RoadWolloongabbaWolloongabbaWolloongabbaWolloongabbaWolloongabbaPhone: 3391 6055Phone: 3391 6055Phone: 3391 6055Phone: 3391 6055Phone: 3391 6055Service:Service:Service:Service:Service: Sergio La MonacaSergio La MonacaSergio La MonacaSergio La MonacaSergio La MonacaParts:Parts:Parts:Parts:Parts: Jim LaveryJim LaveryJim LaveryJim LaveryJim Lavery

* Subaru Turbo Specialist Technicians* Over 40 years combined experience* All servicing and repairs including

wheel alignment* Every Customer a V.I.P.* 10% parts discount to club members

Serving Subaru Since 1973Serving Subaru Since 1973Serving Subaru Since 1973Serving Subaru Since 1973Serving Subaru Since 1973

PTYPTYPTYPTYPTYLTDLTDLTDLTDLTDJOHN FRENCHJOHN FRENCHJOHN FRENCHJOHN FRENCHJOHN FRENCH

“Big enough to cope,“Big enough to cope,“Big enough to cope,“Big enough to cope,“Big enough to cope,Small enoughSmall enoughSmall enoughSmall enoughSmall enough

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)

...continued onPage 14

Details General vehicle repairs, servicing and vehicle inspections.Bring parts as required, some parts may be purchased onthe day.

Sat May 4 - Sun May 5 Rally QueenslandTrip Leaders Greg Bryant ph 3402 0396 mob 0416 073 951

Dave Martin ph 3262 5665 mob 0429 121 996Meeting Place At start of Araucaria stage (same place as last year).Directions to Meeting Place On entering Imbil, TL immediately before the shops into

Brooloo Road. After a few km, TR at the Bellbird Habitatrest spot on RHS onto a 4WD track. Follow the trackover the level crossing then TL to camp site.

Time From 6am Thursday and Friday at Araucaria Stage start.Check with trip leader for meeting times on Saturday andSunday.

Rating EasyDistance Up to 200 km

14

FuturFuturFuturFuturFuture Eventse Eventse Eventse Eventse Events

...continued onPage 15

Fuel Full tank, available at Imbil during business hoursWater For weekend, available at ImbilRecovery Gear RecommendedMaximum Number of Vehicles No limitPersonal Permit Required NoDomestic Animals NoDetails The club is running two stages, called Western and

Araucaria. Both stages will be run once on each of Saturdayand Sunday. Officials are required for start controls, roadblocks, SOS points, sky net operators, flying finish, andstop control. For bush camping a toilet is supplied. OfficialsBBQ Saturday night at Imbil Showground. Each Officialshould receive a polo shirt and be in the draw for aweekend for 2 at the Oasis Resort in Caloundra.

Sat May 11- Mon May 13 Gladstonbury SFTrip Leader Dave Martin ph 3262 5665 mob 0429 121 996Meeting Place Caltex Log CabinDirections to Meeting Place Caltex Log Cabin Service Station, 5 km south of GympieTime 9amRating MediumDistance 200 kmFuel Full tank recommendedWater For weekendRecovery Gear Penfold packs requiredDomestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles 15Personal permit required NoDetails Explore local forestry areas, camp at Brooya forest park,

bring camping gear, could be cold at night.

Sun Jun 26 First Trip re-run, Lions Road and Border Ranges NPTrip Leader Ron Penfold ph 3353 2218 mob 0412 118 652Meeting Place McDonalds BeaudesertDirections to Meeting Place Follow Mt Lindsay Hwy to Beaudesert, 50 km south west

of Brisbane. McDonalds is on RHS of Mt Lindsay Hwy,just before the centre of town

FuturFuturFuturFuturFuture Eventse Eventse Eventse Eventse Events

15

Time 9amRating EasyDistance 200 kmFuel Full tank recommendedWater For the dayRecovery Gear Penfold Packs requiredDomestic Animals NoMaximum Number of Vehicles UnlimitedPersonal permit required NoDetails Follow route of first trip following the Lion’s Road and

visiting the Border Ranges NP. Bring picnic lunch and $7for park entry fee.

Mon Jun 27 General Meeting

Sun Jul 10 Spicers Gap

Sat Jul 16 Subaru 4WD Club 26th Birthday Party

Sun Jul 17 Detailing Day

Mon Jul 25 Annual General Meeting

Mon Aug 22 General Meeting

Sat Aug 27 Cooloola Rally

Mon Sep 26 General Meeting

16

Shane’s Leone 4WD. Photo by Shane Taylor SC513.See “That’s My Car” on page 3 for more details.

17

Shane and Libby’s Subaru StoryLibby and I have had a few Subaru’s over the years. My love affair with theseawesome cars started when my dad bought a single range 1982 M.Y wagon.We went all over West Australia in it and from that moment on I wanted one.My first wagon was a bright yellow, 1982 dual range model. It came with theengine in the boot! I went to work on it first fixing the engine (it needed headgaskets) then I was on the road. A year later I got a lift kit and some 14”Peugeots wheels. The car lasted two years before the engine died. So I boughta 1980 wagon which had just had a reconditioned motor and gear box put in.I used them and the rest of the car for spares, which came in handy. Thewagon went well after that. I entered many gymkhanas and went on all sortsof 4x4 adventures until the body gave up. It was time for a new project I decidedto build a 4x4 M.Y. sedan. I used my old wagon as a donor car and bought a1982 G.L. 5 speed, front wheel drive Leone sedan. It cost me $1500.00 andwas in great condition. It had the G.L. dash with the taco and oil pressuregauges in the dash. I set about converting it to 4x4. It was a fairly simple job,as I used the engine that was in the sedan (it had low km’s). The rear end andduel range box came out of the wagon. At this stage I had heard about theSubaru 4x4 club and decided to join. After about a year in the club I decided Ineeded more power so got an EA81 turbo motor and put that in the Leone.Libby decided she wanted in on the Subaru action so we went out and got hera 1988 Brumby which we put a lift kit in and put some 14” wheels on. Thenshe got Suba Extreme front replacement bull bar and roll bars for the tray. Idecided on going and getting something newer so I bought a 1992 G.X. Liberty.It had power everything, and a sun roof which made a nice change from theM.Y’s. We pulled all the good gear out of the Leone and put it in the Brumby. Igave the Leone to Libby’s parents. We then later decided to sell the Brumbyand it was then the Liberty got written off in an accident. We were back todriving the Leone (as Libby’s parents kindly gave it back), so I restored it to itsformer glory with lift and 14” wheels and a twin carb motor. When we gotmoney for the Liberty I bought an RX Turbo. So, that’s what we have had todate, and if I have any say there will be many more to come.

Shane and Libby Taylor SC513

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

18

CONVOY PROCEDURE11111..... Observe Department of Main Roads and Motor Traffic Regulations. Ensure that

your vehicle is registered and has current third party insurance.2.2.2.2.2. Drivers are responsible for their passengers at all times, and must account for

all passengers after breaks.3.3.3.3.3. No vehicle shall pass the trip leader except in an EMERGENCY.4.4.4.4.4. The trip leader shall appoint a ‘Tail-end Charlie’ as the sweep vehicle.5.5.5.5.5. Any vehicle leaving the convoy for any reason shall wave the remainder of the

convoy through and inform ‘Tail-end Charlie’ of intentions.6.6.6.6.6. Always maintain your position in the convoy, except in unavoidable

circumstances.77777..... Each vehicle is responsible for the following vehicle. When turning off-road

and at cross-roads, WAIT if there is no vehicle in sight.8.8.8.8.8. Should the convoy become separated and you reach an intersection where

there are no obvious vehicle indications of the next stage of the route, pull tothe side of the road and wait for a member of the previous party to return. DONOT proceed any further.

9.9.9.9.9. Each driver shall keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front at all times,more so in hilly or dusty country or after fording creeks when brakes are wet.In doing so, the driver should still endeavour to keep the preceding vehicle insight to ensure a smooth running convoy.

111110.0.0.0.0. At obstacles such as steep ascents or descents, wait for the preceding vehicleto clear the obstacle or to call you through.

1111111111..... When fording a river, no two vehicles should be in the water at the same time.111112.2.2.2.2. All vehicles are to keep to the “made” tracks when off-road. Tracks may only

be left to by-pass hazards.111113.3.3.3.3. Leave all gates as they are found. The second vehicle in the convoy pulls aside

to open and close gates, then rejoins the convoy in front of “Tail-end Charlie”.Please note that the trip leader does not open gates.

111114.4.4.4.4. If a driver requires assistance, he is to flash his headlights repeatedly or to callfor assistance on the designated CB channel.

111115.5.5.5.5. All vehicles on trips should have towing points securely fixed and carry aminimum amount of recovery equipment.

111116.6.6.6.6. In the event of recovery (such as the use of a winch or snatch’em strap) or anaccident, the trip leader is responsible for delegating authority. The operatorin control of any recovery equipment is automatically in charge of the situation.All others should keep clear unless requested to help.

1111177777..... CB radio users to transmit on one channel only while in convoy unless clearedwith the trip leader. The designated channel is usually channel 5.

111118.8.8.8.8. Please drive responsibly at all times, otherwise others may obtain the wrongimpression about the club or about 4WDrivers in general.

19

RALLRALLRALLRALLRALLY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSY NEWSAPRC – Rally Of Canberra – Rd 1 – In very dry and dusty conditions this rallywas an all Subaru affair with Subaru as the major event sponsor. Team Subaruand the new Subaru satellite team won the first 3 places. After the post racescrutiny it was found that the 3 Subaru front LSD’s had an extra clutch platefitted. It was referred to the FIA for clarification, and later cleared along thelines as deemed not a performance gain item. The 4th placed Subaru ofJapanese driver Toshi Arai was excluded for a different irregularity. The rallyalso had a class for local cars that are not eligible under the international FIArules. The Toyota Corollas of Simon Evans and Neil Bates finished in 1st and 2nd

places. In the Subaru RS Impreza Challenge the winner was ex Mitsubishidriver Will Orders, followed by Gavin Mosher and Dean Ridge.

Positions – 1 Crocker Subaru, 2 Herridge Subaru, 3 Kangas Subaru, 4 ValimakiMitsubishi, 5 Pedder Mitsubishi.

WRC – Rally Sardinia – Rd 5 – This rally is rated as one of the roughest of thechampionship held on the holiday Island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy.Again in the hot and rough conditions the Pirelli XR tyres that the Subaruteam use could not match the new Michelin versatile Z pattern that the winningCitroen team used. Despite the tyre problem Subaru’s Peter Solberg stillmanaged to finish in 2nd place. His new Aussie team mate Chris Atkinson wassetting good stage times until he collected a rock and was put out ofcontention, he finished in 18th place. Peugeot driver Markus Gronholm had amultiple high speed roll on a down hill zig zag section that put the car on thelower road. He had to ask the spectators that pushed the car back on itswheels which direction to go. After limping back to service his crew only had20 minutes to repair the major damage. He recovered well to finish in 3rd place.

Positions – 1 Loeb Citroen, 2 Solberg Subaru, 3 Gronholm Peugeot, 4 MartinPeugeot, 5 Gardemeister Ford,

Points – Loeb 35, Solberg 34, Martin 28, Gronholm 26, Gardemeister 24.

Manufacturers – Peugeot 54, Citroen 43, Subaru 36, Ford 33, Mitsubishi 24.

20...more Heard the News page 21

HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSMore sales records –More sales records –More sales records –More sales records –More sales records – Subaru continue to dominate the booming SUV marketwith sales totalling 12,129 for the first 4 months of the year. That equates to3.9% total market share and a high 26.7 % of the SUV market. Total Aprilsales were 3,015 a 9%increase on April 04. The sales break down wasOutback 488, Forester 936, Liberty 704, and Impreza 887. In America, whichis, Subaru’s biggest market, sales are also at a record high totalling 16,717in April an increase of 23% over April 04.This figure is about half the total of our Australian yearly sales ofapproximately 33,000 in 1 month.

NeNeNeNeNews from the UK –ws from the UK –ws from the UK –ws from the UK –ws from the UK – Club members Shane and Libby Taylor who are currentlyover in the UK on a working holiday have sent us an update of their latestmovements. They are still based in Guilford where Libby teachers year 9students at a local school. She is looking forward to a school excursion toFrance in the next few weeks. Shane has changed job’s, he was not cut outto be an Optometrist assistant. He now works at a big local hardware storesimilar to our Bunnings centres. As yet they have not bought themselves aSubaru, but they have been able to borrow a friend’s car to do some sightseeing. See page 17 for Shane & Libby’s “That’s My Car” article.

Double trouble –Double trouble –Double trouble –Double trouble –Double trouble – Over the May day long weekend Keith and Danna Petersdaughters Liberty’s were both unfortunately involved in accidents. Lee drivingher 90 model Liberty wagon was hit hard in the LH corner at an intersectionin Maryborough by a local who drove through a stop sign. Thankfully Lee wasnot hurt, but the car is an insurance write off. Then Becky driving her RSTurbo wagon, outside Kilkivan was travelling slowly following a caravan. Forsome reason, she is not sure why, drifted off line, then over corrected androlled 2 ½ times. She survived the ordeal but was battered and bruised aftera check up at the local Hospital. The car was badly damaged and is also awrite off. The long term plan is to find another body and transfer all thedrivetrain over.

21

HEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSHEARD THE NEWSFFFFForesoresoresoresoresttttter updater updater updater updater update —e —e —e —e — In July or August this year the current Forester will haveits first major mid - cycle update featuring a new bolder grille and bumper,along with slimmer four- beam headlights. The rear tailgate has a new centrestrip below the screen and the tail lights have clear lens. Also the door handlesare now chromed. Mechanically the front end geometry and struts has beenimproved for better handling. The rear suspension and body has been stiffenedup by fitting the stronger Forester STI rear crossmember. There are no reportsof any engines upgrades. Also the interior gains some trim changes and thehigher spec models could have 17inch rims.

Rally radio – Rally radio – Rally radio – Rally radio – Rally radio – Subaru Australia has a new web site www.rally.subaru.com.aufeaturing a webcasting service called Subaru rally radio. During every ARCround live coverage starts at 4 pm Friday, 6 am Saturday and Sunday, withnews on the hour every hour, with updates every 15 minutes. Your commentsand questions can be posted, there are also prize give aways and a photocompetition. One of the reporters is Simone Martin who is a past Club memberand now lives and works in Melbourne.

DaDaDaDaDavid McDermott SC59vid McDermott SC59vid McDermott SC59vid McDermott SC59vid McDermott SC5911111 has left Australia to head home to Ireland for amonth or so, then he’s going to live in Japan until February. His Red MYwagon has been left in the care of a work colleague and will be reclaimedwhen he comes back.

PPPPPaul Czaraul Czaraul Czaraul Czaraul Czarkkkkkooooowski SC5wski SC5wski SC5wski SC5wski SC57373737373 - After breaking my welded diff for the secondtime I went up to Brett Rogers’ and he helped me weld another one upproperly. This enabled me to go to Ormeau the following day and show upsome of the “real” 4x4’s. See some of the better photos showing some of themore extreme stuff I did on page 3.

22

MARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLACEACEACEACEACE

...more Market Place on Page 23

Genuine RX Turbo Ist month 86, very original, red, 237,000 km, new cambelts and heads, air con, factory alloys, turbo timer, seat covers, new 2 inchlift kit still in box, reconditioned power steering not fitted, $6000, or $5000Club Member price. Contact Keith Peters on 07 4122 3032 or mob. 0408184 145.

Wanted: One only factory H6 alloy 16 inch rim, Contact Keith Peters on 074122 303 or mob. 0408 284145.

Wanted: 2 service manuals, Gregory’s or similar, to suit:1991 Liberty1992 L series.Contact Dane Allison0438870184

Wanted: 2 used offroad tyres for my Liberty. They need to be 215/70-15 or205/75-15 in an all terrain or highway terrain tread. The tyres I have now area Dunlop A/T snow tyre which aren’t a very aggressive pattern, so somethingsimilar would be good. They don’t need to have a lot of tread left, as long asthey are evenly worn. I only put them on the car when I’m heading off-road. Ineed them to be close in diameter to the 215/70-15’s I currently have whichprobably only have 30% tread left.Contact Dane Allison on 0438870184

Due to selling my Forester I have the following items to sell.Magnatec 10w-40 1 litre bottles x 2 $5 each.Subaru coolant 3 litres $15.Christine Barry SC558

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.

23

MARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLACEACEACEACEACE

...more Market Place on Page 24

My name is Nick Wells and I was just seeing if you know of anyone or anywhereI could source 1 x Alloy wheel for a 2004 Subaru Forester XT Luxury. I onlyneed one Alloy wheel as I had an accident in mine and it is ruined. I havecalled many wreckers in QLD and other states but can only find 1 set of 4wheels which they want $1000 for and will not sell one of them.(understandable). Anyway if you could help it would appreciated. Contactme on 0403 324 765 or at nick7200@optusnet.com.au. Cheers, Nick Wells.

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. $9000. Excellentcondition. 153 000 km. Automatic, bull bar, air conditioning. Contact Carlaon 0419 790 841

I have 2 only 16 x 7 1998 WRX wheels that I need sell. They do fit on the2000 forester, but I only have 2... unless someone has 2 they want to sell!!!!!!!!!! Also approx 4 foot square all aluminium roof rack, fits on Foresterroof rails with 4 x bolted clamps, only weighs about 15 kg but will easilycarry 150 kg. Very strong. Contact my email if you want a photo or call me on0415 535 718 Robin 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 121 996

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

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 Bensonon 0438 451 113 or by email at bunjy@aol.com. Address is 12 Melinda StreetBurpengary.

24

MARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLMARKET PLACEACEACEACEACERola roof bars ( 2 off ) to suit L Series wagon, plus 1 wire basket about1m x 1m $100.00. Contact John Leach ph 3822 1334.

83 Brumby ute complete, good motor, 13" Sunraysia rims, unregistered.$650.00 ph 32741935. or 0402879686.

To advertise in Market PlacePhone your advert to the Editor on (07) 3299 1061

or E-mail to: subanews@subaclub.comPlease advise when Sold or WithdrawN From Sale

Advertisements in Market Place are available to members at acost of $2 per issue or $5 for non-members - tell your friends.

Our expertise and working knowledge of suspensionsystems is our specialty.Fully trained staff supported by famous brand componentsensures a professional job on your car.

Fulcrum Suspensions - the ride control specialists.

• Wheel Alignment and Balance• Workshop Facilities• Shock Absorbers - Koni, Monroe,

Formula, Bilstein• Springs - Formula• Torsion Bars• Super Pro Bushings

Call Dean Fisher on 32907878

3499 Pacific Highway, Springwood

For all your new and usedvehicle requirements.

Special deals for club members.

Mobile (0414) 361 550Mobile (0414) 361 550Mobile (0414) 361 550Mobile (0414) 361 550Mobile (0414) 361 550Email: d.fEmail: d.fEmail: d.fEmail: d.fEmail: d.fisher@highwisher@highwisher@highwisher@highwisher@highwaaaaayyyyyautoautoautoautoauto.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.auInternet: wwwInternet: wwwInternet: wwwInternet: wwwInternet: www.highw.highw.highw.highw.highwaaaaayyyyyautoautoautoautoauto.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.au.com.au