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Adventure in mind Rich Garrett and his dog prepare to head bush in the new 4WD Nissan X-Trail. Review, page 4. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Weekend Wheels Bay events: October 4: Motorkhana/Autocross: TECT All Terrain Park Motorsport BOP will continue its Motorkhana driver challenge series with its third round. Details: www.mbop.org.nz October 5: Baypark Speedway season preps Final preparations for speedway season are underway with driver registration, greensheeting and the erection of safety fencing on October 5, while practice sessions are being held for drivers on the following two Saturdays. Details: www.bayvenues.co.nz/EVENTS October 18: Waihi Beach Motorcycle rally Motorcycle lovers will descend on Waihi Beach for the inaugural CanSurf Motorcycle Rally around the lower Coromandel loop. The 2.5 hour ride departs at 9am, with a gourmet food gala to follow from noon, and will raise funds for CanTeenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waihi Beach camp trip. Details: 07 579 6340. October 25: Breakers Wheels on Mainstreet: Mount Maunganui Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods from around the country will descend on Mount Maunganui for the Breakers Wheels on Mainstreet classic motoring display. Details: www.mountmaunganui.org.nz/WHATSON October 25: Speedway season opens: ASB Baypark Speedway Speedway season will roar into life with action on track from a handful of classes, including talented midget drivers from across the north for round one of Top Half Midget Series.

Beyond the Bay: September 27: GoPro Daybreaker Rally: Wairarapa The New Zealand Rally Championship concludes with the sixth round in Wairarapa, where Tauranga drivers Phil Campbell and Dave Holder will be aiming to finish the series strongly. October 2-4: Brits at the Beach: Whangamata British motoring enthusiasts can indulge their passion for all things British in the fourday festival at Whangamata. Details: www.britsatthebeach.co.nz October 3-4: D1NZ round 1: Manfeild The six-round D1NZ summer drift series gets underway in Feilding, with a handful of Bay of Plenty drivers determined to make it their season. Details: www.d1nz.com

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Flair and flexibility Stylish executive wagon to rugged 4WD

Sideline Sid, gave the Nissan X-Trail Ti 4WD a gigantic tick for versatility, when he took a shiny atomic sunset Nissan X-Trail for a test drive, on a wet Western Bay morning. From business stakeholders looking for a car to impress, to families taking long distance holidays, or even as a recreational vehicle that has a king-sized boot to hold all the gear, the all new Nissan X-Trail ticks all the boxes. The first port of call, was Bay Nissan at Farmer Auto Village on Hewletts Road to pick up the Nissan X-Trail. A short sharp but comprehensive introduction to the Nissan X-Trail was given by Bay Nissan sales manager Roger Mathews, who highlighted the many innovative features. While the Nissan X-Trail’s start from an extremely competitive $39,990, we had the delight of taking a top of the range Nissan X-Trail Ti 4WD, out on the road to test its capabilities.

First impressions were a ritzy five-seater set off by a stylish rear spoiler, 18 inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic levelling and rain sensing windscreen wipers were just the start. A genuine bonus is the high tech, highly elastic resin that actually allows the paint to “heal” itself of very fine scratches. Stepping into the driver seat is a real delight. Cleverly designed theatre-style seating, with the driver given the comfort of a heated and powered eight-way seat, makes the challenges of around town or open road driving a breeze. A multi tilt and adjust steering column greatly assists driver comfort.

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The two standouts driving aids for Sideline Sid, were the Advanced Driver Assist Display and Nissan Connect that includes a satellite navigation system. The ADAD is a five inch full colour display that sits slap bang in front of the driver between the speedometer and tachometer. From turn by turn instructions relayed from the Satellite Navigai 4WD T il tion unit, to phone caller ID, a r T X Nissan there is a myriad of help available es tr li 8 8 acity: 2.4 right in the driver’s line of sight. Engine Cap ower: 126@6000 P m Nissan Connect is smart techu 0 0 im 4 x 4 a M 6@ Torque: 22 y Variable nology that keeps your world Maximum : CTV (Continuousl on within reach when you’re on the Transmissi ) with manual mode n o si move. is sm n ra T 90 to Village The Nissan Navigation Price: $53,2 Nissan @ Farmer Au ay B : System comes with a seven ct ta Con 7 1 0 6 8 inch touch screen that has the 5 7 5 07 latest maps, the most direct

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Out on the road, the 2.5 litre petrol engine gives an impressive 126W of power, 226Nm of torque and a 1500kg towing capacity. For recreational seekers, a real plus is the 4WD that can be thrown into duty on off road trails or pulling a trailer or boat over difficult terrain. The seven-speed automatic transmission effortlessly meets the challenges of any open or off road driving. The Nissan X-Trail comes with five cameras which keep an eye on everything around the vehicle. Moving object detection, blind spot warning and lane departure warning are just the start. We put the rear view camera through its paces, when we placed the Nissan X-Trail

in a tight situation, where it could only be extricated by backing around down a driveway and around a tight corner. Not only did the X-Trail pass with flying colours, the projected track when turning the front wheels in park, took the stress out of backing around corners. The all new Nissan X-Trail has a host of safety features as standard including 6six airbags, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Another feature to impress was the sunroof with power tilt and slide - and did I tell you about the boot. An automatic powered tailgate which can be activated when both arms are holding luggage is just the beginning. The all new Nissan X-Trail Divide-N-Hide storage system lets you configure your precious cargo to perfection. Keeping fragile goods separate from your luggage or storing your cargo in easy to get out order is simplicity itself. It also comes with a cargo blind to protect your cargo from the harsh rays of sunlight. Impressive fuel economy of 8.1 litre per 100km for the 2.5 litre Nissan X-Trail put the versatile all rounder in a class of its own, with a green option available on the X-Trail Ti producing even better economy. The unanswered question in every car reviewers mind is: Would I buy one? In the case of the Nissan X-Trail – you betcha.

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When members of Tauranga’s Street Machines and Customs club celebrated their 25th anniversary 13 years ago they had such a great time they made it an annual event. This Saturday is the club’s 37th anniversary bash which is being held at Greerton for the first time in conjunction with the Cherry Blossom Festival, moving on from the club’s traditional anniversary bash site at Mount Maunganui’s Soper Reserve. Among those in the eclectic club, which was originally set up to cater to car lovers and street rodders who were not eligible to join the groups for the main marques, is

Dodge enthusiast and club president Tim Wood. After serving his mechanic apprenticeship working on Chryslers and Holdens for Todd Motors – “I had Valiants all my life” – Todd was attracted to his first Dodge in the 1980s, a 1961 Pioneer,when he was looking for something a little different. “The Dodges of my era – the early 60s – had a pretty good name for drag racing. They were the most successful non-factorymade dragsters of the period,” says Tim, alluding to part of the brand’s appeal. Like most in the club, one classic car was not enough – “I think more members would have at least two or more rather than just one” – and has seen his collection

grow with time. Along with a range of cars he’s restored over the years - “I’ve got a ‘63 Dodge which is a work in progress” – he is proudest of the 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Hard Top he brought back from the US 15 years ago. After the seller jacked the price up at the last minute on the car he was about to buy, it looked like Tim would return from his US trip empty-handed. But shortly after returning home a friend called him about the Coronet being sold from the estate of the original owner at a price that wasn’t going to last. “The owner was really particular about the car so it was in great condition. I didn’t need to do anything at all.” As a model that was produced in smaller

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Street Machines and Customs president Tim Wood’s 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Hard Top will be on display as part of the club’s Anniversary Show in Greerton on Saturday.

numbers and never had mass appeal it ironically means they have become more unusual and collectible over time. “When we got the Coronet it was one of the first in New Zealand but now there are about six or seven.” The Coronet will join cars from around the Bay and the wider North Island that are parking up along Chadwick Road between Cameron and Greerton roads, where they will be displayed from 10am. Numbers are limited to about 120 due to restricted space and he encourages those wanting to take part to pre-register or they can do so on the day from 9am. Details: 027 4534003 or tim@roadrunner-starters.com Prizegiving and the show’s ‘famous’ no reserve auction of sponsors donated goods take place from noon. By Hamish Carter

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Civic pride and power Mount motor racer Ryan MacArtney is aiming to ruffle a few feathers when he returns to the track at Hampton Downs for the Honda Cup this weekend. “I just can’t wait. The car’s certainly got lots of power so it’s going to be great,” says Ryan, who has replaced his Honda Civic’s troubled 120kW engine, which let him down last year, with a 177kW engine offering almost 50 per cent more power. Ryan, who’ll be competing in his third season, is determined work he’s put into his car during the last four months will help avoid problems that derailed hopes of a top-three finish in the 1800cc class last season. “The only thing that let me down was the car was really down on power. When we finished the season I pulled the engine apart and it was pretty shot, so I was really lucky to do as well as I had.” After jostling near the top of the class, his hopes of finishing on the podium faded when a disappointing performance at the final round in Hampton Downs saw him tumble from third to fifth overall. The 1996 Civic’s replacement engine allows him to step up into the 2000cc class, where he’s expecting the competition will be even more threatening. “It’s going really well. There are still a few things to work on, but it feels great,” says Ryan, who tested out the Civic in a drive around the Taupo track last month. “I can’t wait to get it out there and race it now. I think it will go well for the season.” Looking back at last season Ryan says the biggest lesson is just how focused he needs to be to get the best results. “There is so much going on. You’re tearing around the track and there are two drivers just 30cm either side of you. You need to be completely on top of your game to keep your edge.” With this in mind Ryan’s put a big focus into improving his fitness and diet, and is already noticing a significant

Mount mechanic and rising race driver Ryan MacArtney is aiming to top the Honda Cup’s 2000cc class this season in his revived Honda Civic.

improvement in stamina and concentration during a full-day meeting. “It really seems to have paid off, so I’m definitely continuing that,” says Ryan, who admits his view on Honda’s cars has changed considerably since being advised racing the Honda Cup track was a great way to cut his teeth for the lowest cost. “The Hondas definitely go as good as anything else,” says Ryan. “A lot of people give them stick on the street, but take them to a race track and they’ll give them a less or two,” says Ryan, who argues the sheer number of Hondas racing compared to other Japanese makes speaks for itself. The mechanic is also keen to attract more sponsorship to accompany support from his family business, Fulton Automotive. Joining him in the 2000cc class in the Honda Cup’s seven-

round season is fellow Tauranga driver Rik Wakelin, who has also gone up from the 1800cc class where he had a patchy season after missing some rounds last year. “It will be interesting to see how he goes this year, because he’s quite fast and he’s done quite well previously,” says Ryan. “He did well in the previous season; and karting when he was younger.” But Ryan’s eyes are set on winning the 2000cc class, in what he hopes will be a stepping stone towards his ultimate goal of driving in V8 supercars. “That’s always the dream, but of course money is always the issue,” says Ryan, who encourages anyone interested in sponsorship to email him at fultonautomotive@xtra.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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