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CONTACT US VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA (Inc)

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YOUR COMMITTEE (cont’d) EDITOR:

0407347340

PO Box 175

Ray Willis

viawest@vwclubwa.com

Victoria Park

CO-EDITOR:

Western Australia 6979

Shane Williams

ABN:

31 610 140 537

CONCESSION LICENCE:

TELEPHONE:

(08) 9342 8703

John Vogiatzakis

E-MAIL:

info@vwclubwa.com

CMC LIAISON OFFICER:

WEBSITE:

www.vwclubwa.com

John Vogiatzakis

MAIL:

SOCIAL SECRETARY: YOUR COMMITTEE

(08) 9375 3082 (08) 9375 3082

0402 589 186

Jamie Barrett

PRESIDENT:

0407347340

PROPERTY OFFICER:

Ray Willis

executive@vwclubwa.com

Richard Hines

VICE PRESIDENT:

SPORTS ORGANISER:

Jason Phillips

Vacant

SECRETARY:

(08) 9332 6919

PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Rod McSwain

administration@vwclubwa.com

Vacant

(08) 9342 8703

Currently grouped under “Events Coordinator” Ray Willis

MEMBERSHIPS:

GENERAL COMMITTEE:

Rod McSwain

Colin Seth, Merrick Paget , Dave Moore, Patrick Spateri

TREASURER:

(08) 9309 3152

WEBMASTER:

Michelle Dufall

finance@vwclubwa.com

Tina Moore

Rudy Menke, Karen Fyfe,

webmaster@vwclubwa.com

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VIAWEST MAGAZINE

VOLKSWAGEN EVENTS

Advertising: Please send your „for sale‟ or „wanted‟ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline.

Normally one event will be nominated as the club run each month. Some months will have more than one event. Not all events attended by the club will be club organised.

Please note that non-members are welcome to come to the club organised events. If you have any friends you would like to accompany us, please bring them along.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for club organised events give a Committee member a call or an e-mail and the committee so we can put it on our calendar.

The VW Events Calendar is at page 6 and lists the upcoming events and club runs for some months in advance in chrono-

Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free.

Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Please contact the Editor to find out about commercial advertising in the magazine, inserting flyers or advertising on the website.

Publication Deadline: The ViaWest magazine‟s deadline for articles for the next issue is AUGUST 20 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.

Membership and Birthdays Welcome to new members

IN THIS ISSUE

page

The Club ............................. p 2 The Club (contd) ................. p 4



Michael Lynton

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Mark Shepherd

VW Event Calendar ............. p 6

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Betty Richards

AGM September ................. p 7

A word from the Editor ......... p 5

2011 Toodyay Bug-In .......... p 8 Quit Targa West 2010 ......... p 9 Toodyay Motorkhana........... p 9

Happy Birthday to the following members for

JULY 2010

 Jamie Barrett  Pip Mills  Shane Ramsay  Daniel Abetz  Bob Beaver  Victor Fernandes

 Corinne Chambers

 Merrick Paget

 Michael Lynton

 Amanda Williams

 Gary Radzi

 Greg Gaunt

 Niki Lynch  Jenny Abetz  Damien Dew  Russell Lunn

Volkswagen News  New Jetta ...................... p 10 Formula Vee........................ p 12 Charity Trekker.................... p 14 Volkswagen News (contd)  Transporter ................... p 16  Sharan .......................... p 17  New Beetle ................... p 20  Green Car ..................... p 20 VW Club Car 4 Sale ............. p 21 The front page is of Formula Vees at Barbagallo Raceway - see feature page 12-13

Happy Birthday to anybody that has a birthday in July and we do not have your date on our records.

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Membership Renewals Your membership renewals will be out in the mail in the next week or two. This is a

little bit later than in the past couple of years. Remember that all renewals received by the club by 31st August 2010 (Post Box collection) will go into the draw for a FREE membership for 2011/12.

Last Year‟s Winner was Arnold van Son, who gets this year FREE.

As most of you will be aware, the Club membership runs from July 1st to June 30th. However, as you will also be aware - because you have read your constitution - your membership is valid to 30th September. If you haven‟t renewed by this date, then your membership will automatically lapse.

Annual General Meeting The club‟s AGM will be held on Wednesday 29th September. Details are in this

magazine on page 6. This is an invitation to ALL MEMBERS. The AGM is a forum for any ideas YOU have for the club in the coming year. It is also YOUR opportunity to vote for YOUR committee or to stand for election to a committee position yourself. Come along and have a say in your club. You will need to have your membership fully paid by the 29th to participate. Tea and Coffee provided.

2010 Day of the Volkswagen The 2010 Day of the Volkswagen will be held on Sunday 5th December at

GO Edwards Park in Victoria Park. Yes we will be back at the old venue after last years temporary move to the other park. Entry fee this year will be $10 per vehicle and while this increase reflects increased operating costs, it is the first increase in many, many years. The vehicle entry this year will be off Craig Street, between Gt Eastern Hwy and Burswood Road. The posters, flyers and maps will be out shortly. There has been changes made to the Show n Shine categories and these will be released very shortly also.

Please accept my apologies for the late issue of the July magazine.

See you at the next club event...Ray Willis

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Calendar

This Month

July 2010

Wednesday 7th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 14th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Sunday 25th #

GERMAN CAR DAY Mercedes Benz Car Club of WA

Contact: Richard Hines 9342 8703

Wednesday 28th

EVENT COORDINATION MEETING - Bug-In 2011 6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Friday 30th

ANNUAL QUIZ NITE Organised by the Council Motoring Clubs

Contact: Richard Hines 9342 8703

August 2010 Wednesday 4th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 11th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 25th

EVENT COORDINATION MEETING - Bug-In 2011 6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Sunday 29th #

QUIT TARGA WEST 2010 - CAR DISPLAY See page 9

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

September 2010 Wednesday 1st

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 8th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 22nd

EVENT COORDINATION MEETING - Bug-In 2011 6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Sunday 26th

TOODYAY MOTORKHANA See page 9

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 29th

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING See page 7

Contact: Rod McSwain 9332 6919

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for 2010 Location: John Hughes Training Facility in Victoria Park 22 Teddington Street, Victoria Park (Next to “Office Choice”)

Date: Time:

Wednesday 29th September 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

This is an invitation to ALL MEMBERS. The AGM is a forum for any ideas YOU have for the club in the coming year.

It is also YOUR opportunity to vote for YOUR committee or to stand for election to a committee position. Come along and have a say in your club. See agenda outline below.

Tea and Coffee provided.

Agenda Outline Meeting Open: The meeting will start promptly by 6:30pm, chaired by the President.

Present: Those present will be required to complete the attendance book.

Apologies: Secretary to be advised by 8:00pm Wednesday 8th September, to be announced at the meeting.

Welcome to Visitors: Visitors are welcome, Secretary to be advised by 8:00pm Wednesday 8th September.

Minutes of Previous AGM: These will be read in summary by the Secretary for acceptance by the meeting.

Business arising from Minutes of Previous AGM: Any business listed in the Minutes of the previous AGM to be tabled (action noted).

Correspondence: Unless there is correspondence specific for the AGM, this will be taken care of by the general committee meeting to be held on September 8th.

Motions on Notice: The Committee has not received any motions to place before the Annual General Meeting.

Reports: Committee members will submit reports to the meeting, making copies available to the Secretary.

The Treasurer: shall present a summary and report of the accounts for 2009/10, showing clearly the nett surplus or deficit and the financial position of the club.

They will make copies of the Financial Statement available to attending members, as well as present;  the auditor‟s report of the books and accounts of the club for 2009/10. The books and accounts of the club shall be audited by a responsible person, nominated and elected by the club at a prior general meeting. 

a budget for the 2010/11 financial year and make a submission to the meeting on the membership subscription fee for the financial year following the AGM (2011/12).

General Business: The meeting shall pass by resolution; (a) the subscription fee for the year following the Annual General Meeting (2011/12); and (b) the form of the Membership Card.

Announcements will be made for the Member of the Year; any new Lifetime Membership/s and the Membership Early Payment Competition Winner Other General Business - please advise the Secretary by 8:00pm Wednesday 8th September for any items to be added.

Election of Management Committee: All committee positions become vacant at the AGM. The club's committee for the next year will be voted in. You can nominate for any committee position in the Club, and obviously we need nominations for any position that is currently vacant or becoming vacant.

Current committee members not renominating for their positions will be listed in the September ViaWest and on the website.

The Secretary is to be advised of any committee member/s not renominating and of any committee position/s nominations by 8:00pm Wednesday 8th September.

The committee structure is detailed on page two of the ViaWest. Committee members are required to attend all meetings and undertake all their positions' duties for the club. If you have any query about a position's role in the club you can contact any committee member for information. There is also some information in the Constitution.

Where there are multiple nominations for the one committee position, a vote of attending financial members will decide who is successful. Every financial member personally present at the AGM is entitled to one vote for each position to be elected and voting is by secret ballot.

The person receiving the most votes for a committee position shall be elected to that committee position. The elected committee member by the club shall hold that position until the next Annual General Meeting or (if sooner) until their committee membership otherwise terminates.

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42nd National

2011 toodyay www.vwclubwa.com.au

 Convoy across Australia  Registration & Welcome BBQ

VW Club of WA (inc) Post: PO Box 175, Victoria Park WA 6979 Telephone: (08) 9342 8703

 Show ‘n’ Shine

 Tours around Toodyay

 Motorkhana

 Presentation Dinner

 A Road Trip of the South West

Who to ask 2011 Toodyay Bug-In Ray Willis M: 0407347340 Rod McSwain M:0403259719 E: bugin2011@ vwclubwa.com

---or check the website Road Trip 2011

Bug-In Convoy 2011

Rod McSwain M: 0403259719 Karen fyfe M: 0417173886 E: Roadtrip2011 @vwclubwa.com

John Short 12 Deepdene Ave KLEMZIG 5087 P: 08 8261 3730 E: jshort@ internode.on.net

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August Club Run - Targa West 2010 VW Club Display Display Langley Park area Sunday August 29

If you are interested the proposed schedule is as follows;

The club has been invited to get involved with the Killarnée City of Perth Super Stage of QUIT Targa West.

 Setup from 10:30am

Centred around Langley Park on Perth‟s river foreshore QUIT Targa West is putting the finishing touches on what will be one of the most exciting events to be run in Perth this year.

 Rally cars on track from 2:00 4:30pm

We are looking for cars to represent the club on the day, take part in the display and possible parade lap as part of the QUIT Targa West.

We will be attempting to get as many cars on display as we can so don‟t miss this unique opportunity!

You will get to see the Killarnée City of Perth Super Stage of QUIT Targa West along Riverside Drive.

 Possible Parade laps between 12 noon and 1:30pm

You will not be able to leave the display area until after the rally cars have finished around 4:30 5:00pm.

If you are interested please send a message to Ray Willis by phone SMS to 0407 347 340 or email to viawest@vwclubwa.com.

September Club Run - Sunday 26th You will need to bring your own We need to know who is coming and and drink for the day, as well the numbers that intend to take part Motorkhana at food as chairs and anything else to make help us plan the tests and the day. the day comfortable for you.

Questions...

Toodyay There will be 6 trophies on the day Toodyay Race Club 9:00am to 4:00pm

The VW Club will be holding a Dirt Motorkhana at Toodyay as a prelude to the 2011 Toodyay Bug-In. If you would like to try your hand at a motorkhana, novices are welcome. For the experienced driver you can polish up on your skills. If you would just like to watch, come along for a great day out.

The Bug-In Motorkhana will be run on the same surface at the same venue at Easter next year.

for 1st, 2nd and 3rd outright as well as Best Female, Novice and Junior.

The tests will run from 10:00am to 3:00pm, so we ask participants be there by 9:00am for preparations including a driver briefing.

Vehicles can have multiple drivers on the day, and we need to know this when you register.

If you have any questions about the Motorkhana - phone Peter Summerfield 0408 985 222 or email motorkhana@vwclubwa.com.

ENTRY FEE (per driver):  FREE for club members  $10 for non-club members.

(pay fees on the day)

Registration...

KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR UPDATES!

Participants must register - phone Rod McSwain 9332 6919 or email administration@vwclubwa.com.

An explanation of a motorkhana can be found on the Bug-In webpages or contact the club if you have any questions.

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no longer be sharing any

components with the USA World body Golf, rather it will be a vehitype that is just as indePremiere of cle pendent as a CC or a Tithe New Jetta guan.

The new car‟s dimensions

were re-proportioned compared with those of the German Engineering: New Jetta is concept car and the previone of the most fuel-efficient sedans in ous Jetta model: Wheelthe world base (+ 2.76 inches / + 7 Design avant-garde: Jetta styling fol- cm) and exterior length (+ lows the new Volkswagen Design- 3.54 inches / + 9 cm) grew significantly. The perceptible results: this clearly. As a turbodiesel with DNA superior performance, more space, highly advanced common rail direct Volkswagen is presenting – at Times greater comfort. injection, the Jetta sets the benchSquare in New York - an entirely new mark. The US version, equipped with Jetta design. The model series has a Designers and engineers also re- a 103 kW / 140 PS TDI Clean Diesel global presence with 9.6 million units designed the interior down to the fin- (conforming to the BIN 5 emissions sold, and it has been a bestseller es- est details; the quality and detailed standard) attains a top value for Highpecially in the USA. The follow-up perfection inside the five-seater now way fuel economy with 42 mpg* model to the most successful German truly exceed traditional class bounda- (combined fuel economy: 34 mpg*) – brand sedan in America takes a gigan- ries. For the first time, if the customer making the Jetta one of the most fueltic leap forward – conceptually and is looking for a more customized ambi- efficient vehicles on the market. In especially in its styling. The design ance it is also easy to have interior Europe, Volkswagen will be introducprojects a more dynamic image than accents changed out at a Volkswagen ing its smallest TDI – a 77 kW / 105 ever before. Offering a preview of the dealer.

PS engine – in early 2011. In the new Jetta‟s styling was the NCC German Engineering is the key word BlueMotion Technology version, this coupe concept car shown at the North that captures the attention of many Jetta‟s fuel consumption is a sensaAmerican International Auto Show in customers in the USA. And that is not tional 4.1 l/100 km* – a top value for a Detroit. Designers of the new Jetta the only place where German engi- sedan in the 4.6-meter class. sedan drew their inspiration from the neering stands for the highest quality coupe, and this bodes well for the po- and efficient technology. The new In addition, Volkswagen has tailored tential sports appeal of the new Jetta. Jetta is a prime example, and a look at US equipment versions (S, SE, SEL This also means that the new Jetta will its powertrain technologies illustrates and TDI) to consistently fulfill the wishes of American car drivers, and it International Premiere in New York:

has developed a sedan that is one of the best in its class in terms of quality and fuel economy. The already wellequipped base version will launch at prices starting at 15,995 US dollars (European prices for the Jetta Trendline, Comfortline and Highline to be announced for specific countries as pre-ordering begins). In parallel, Volkswagen has developed a second version of the safety chassis designed especially for America.

Exterior styling and dimensions Never before has a Jetta been so large. The new model is 182.7 inches (4.64 meters) long, 57.1 inches (1.45 meters) tall and 70.1 inches (1.78 meters) wide. As noted, this makes the (Continued on page 11)

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Volkswagen now being presented in New York 3.54 inches (9 cm) longer than the previous model. The interplay of exterior dimensions leads to a powerful balance of proportions. In parallel, the new Volkswagen „design DNA‟ sharpens the car‟s styling. This has resulted in clear, precise lines and athletically muscular surfaces, which lend a timeless elegance and dynamic styling to the sedan.

Front end: Here, the prominence of horizontal lines defines the design.

The high-gloss black radiator grille combines with the car‟s trapezoidal headlights to form a styling unit. Under the unit formed by the grille and headSide profile: In the side profile of this previous model, the new Jetta has lights there is the fully painted bumper, sedan, styling characteristics that also grown in clarity and pre-eminence which is designed as a cleanly mark all new Volkswagens launched in its side profile. sculpted surface. One section lower, during the past year meld into yet ananother cooling air intake and the trayRear section: Harmonized surfaces other interpretation of the „design shaped front spoiler (in the style of and sporty shoulders also dominate DNA‟ conceptualized by the Italian „splitters‟ used in car racing) gives the the look in back of the new VolksHead of Design for the Volkswagen car a sporty finish. The upper front wagen Jetta. Powerful in illumination Group (Walter de Silva) and the Gerend section shows a powerful transiand visually distinctive: the taillights. man Head of Design for the Volkstion from the v-shaped engine hood to They are split into two sections, and wagen Brand (Klaus Bischoff). The the fenders on the sides; the shoulder on each side they extend from the best example of this: the characteristic section realized here was derived 1:1 fender into the tailgate. shoulder or „tornado‟ line and the powfrom the NCC (New Compact Coupe) erfully emphasized arches of the Interior and dimensions concept car, and it produces dynamic wheel wells. Formally, they intersect and muscular styling.

The interior with its high-end image the main volumes of the large homodefinitely pushes the boundaries of the geneous surfaces, conveying a strong vehicle class above. The Jetta is sigNovember 2009: Volkswagen World dynamic image. Thanks to wide track Premiere in Detroit (NAIAS): New dimensions, the wheel arches also nificantly increasing its lead over the Compact Coupe unites 4.2 l/100 km form a precise transition – as though competition here. One key benefit of the car‟s extended wheelbase is that it (45 mpg) with top dynamics Concept cut with a knife - to accommodate up enabled a layout of the rear seating of an entirely new compact coupe to an 18 inch wheel. Meanwhile, the emits just 98 g/km CO2, can go 227 area of the five-seat Jetta that is substyling of the outside mirrors with their km/h if necessary and accelerates to integrated turn signal indicators emu- stantially more comfortable. Com100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. late the larger CC. Compared to the pared to the previous model, legroom is now a long 38.1 inches (96.7 cm) a gain of 2.6 inches (6.7 cm).

NCC - New Compact Coupe (Concept)

Inside, the new Jetta also offers unparalleled perfection in details, and – as a common conceptual thread throughout the car – intuitive controls.

The instruments are ideally arranged.

The new steering wheel designs (optionally with multifunction keys) impress both visually and to the touch.

The right hand rests ergonomically on the gear shift grip; further up on the center console are the newly designed and intuitive controls for the climate control and radio and radio-navigation systems; this console section is slightly inclined toward the driver for an ideal alignment of the cockpit that focuses on the driver‟s needs. Also in optimal view are the round instru(Continued on page 16)

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Formula Vee...in the beginning.

by Kay Prosser The start of 1987 saw the first Formula Vee (Daveric Mk VI) arrive in Western Australia when Ian Jones migrated to the West from Victoria.

He was unable to race the car due to a class for the Vee not being available. It wasn't until late 1989 that the

The word spread throughout WA and the Association was under way. It grew when another car was purchased from South Australia and Ian Jones and Brian Newson ran the demonstration at the Wanneroo 300 Race Meeting in 1989.

This attracted others to the Formula and by February 1990, Brian had purchased his own car (Venom) from Victoria, thus three cars appeared on the track for the start 1990 racing.

The F.V.A.W.A. Secured sponsorship from various businesses in WA for each race meeting so this meant that the Formula vees were racing

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car first ran on the Wanneroo circuit when VolksWest arranged a promotional demonstration for the category. Just prior to this , Terry Phillips and Keith Morton set foundations to form the Formula Vee Association of Western Australia. The sons of Terry and Keith, Sean (18 years old) and Luke (15 years old) were wanting to progress beyond Karting. The next step was Formula Ford but there is a huge cost gap between Karting and Formula Ford that is beyond the financial reach of most people. So Formula Vee looked more and more attractive.

for prize money from day one of their racing history in the West.

Terry and Keith had purchased Elfin Crusader kits for their sons and constructed them to contest the rest of the 1990 season‟s racing. Stan Craigie purchased his car (Malmark) from Victoria and several others were being constructed.

By the middle of the year there were seven cars lining up on the grid for each race - this showed the race public what Formula Vee racing was all about and the varied types of cars that were involved.

Two new cars of Sean Phillips and Luke Morton proved to be very competitive combinations and Sean (in his first season) led most races and took out the championship for the inaugural year of WA Formula Vees.

As the season drew to a close for 1990, the FVAWA obtained a corporate sponsor in Zamels Jewellers for the 1991 season. The interest grew immensely and for the start of the 1991 season WA fielded approximately 20 cars at each race meeting.

Well, as they say the rest is history...

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Formula Vee...twenty years on.

Here we are in 2010 and still going strong - bigger and better than ever. „Just imagine‟ flying down Conrod Straight at 180kph and just inches from the ground.

No matter what the age you can still go racing - we have cars for sale or lease - to suit your budget.

Come along to a race meeting to see what fun you can have. Come and talk to the drivers - bring your children for an autograph and photo with your favourite driver.

See you at Barbagallo Raceway Wanneroo For more information please contact FVAWA through; Secretary: David Campbell Email: Email: dcqfi@bigpond.net.au Mobile: Mobile: 0408 942 437

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Have a look at our website @ fvawa.org.au for;  Event Calendar  About Formula Vee  The Class  Vee History  Racing a Formula Vee  Formula Vee Specifications  Rules and Technical Information  Buying a car  If you think it's for you, here's what you do.

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Kombi Transformation into Charity Trekker As both Aaron and Jenni have been support crew for the trek for many years, we have now taken the opportunity to become trekkers. We purchased a 1972 VW Kombi back in November 2009 and since then our good friend Chris has been helping us turn the car into something quite spectacular. Thanks Chris for all your hard work.

There is still more work to be done, signs are being organized, auto electrics needs some TLC, and the interior will be dealt with in due course.

For those who haven‟t heard of us before, let me give you a quick run down on what we do: The Trek is a motoring event which travels to different parts of Australia (the long way) for a week every year. To be involved in this annual journey you must have a 2wd vehicle older than 30 years and you must theme the car. You must also raise a minimum amount of money which is donated to The Kids Cancer Support Group, from ward 3b at Pr incess Margar et Hospital. (www.kcsg.org.au) This year the Trek is going from Perth to Kalgoorlie to Perth. We will depart Perth on Thursday 14th October 2010 and arrive back on Saturday 23rd October 2010.

Oh I should also add that the Kombi is going to Bunbury to be "Hippied up" by Bolt the sign writer.

Aaron and Jenni in Bali buying Kombi parts.

Aaron and Jenni have the following dates booked for fundraisers: 

7th August - Greenbushes Dance

8pm start $8 entry with a door prize All ticket sales go the The Kids Cancer Support Group 

15th August - Wandering

Mill Farm Scramble for the Vintage Motorcycle Coffee Sales All profits will go to The Kids Cancer Support Group If you would like more info you can contact Aaron 0418 922 007 or Jenni 0408 434 988.

Fundraising for the Children of Western Australia...

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VW Club Charity for 2010/11 The Committee of the VW Club has agreed to support The Kids Cancer Support Group, from ward 3b at Pr incess Margar et Hospital. (www.kcsg.org.au) through our members Jenni and Aaron Palmer and their Trek Car 72.

The support will be in the form of space inside the ViaWest magazine, inserting fliers with the magazine issue and to assist with ways to help with their fundraising effort through the year.

If you have any ideas for fundraising please let Aaron and Jenni know - their contact details are on the opposite page.

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In keeping with the resurgent and topical mining industry in WA we have decided to develop an underlying mining theme to this year‟s event. We will be visiting a number of areas where the mining of various ore‟s is prevalent.

Therefore our slogan will "Digging deep for the Kids"

be

The event in brief will be as follows: Thursday 14th October - Perth.

Registration and Pre-Event Briefing.

Friday 15th October - Official Start Perth.

Saturday 23rd Black Tie Presentation Dinner – Perth.

Theme Nights: • Rocky Horror Picture Show • Hippie • A Celebration of Australia •Black Tie Presentation Dinner (Perth) Fun Stop / Tipple: Each crew is asked to stage either a fun stop or a tipple.

Aaron and Jenni will be doing a tipple (sort of like a happy hour before dinner), themed hippie with Purple haze drinks and magic mushrooms entree. If anyone else has any ideas that would be great.

Would you be a sponsor ?  Would you like to help the children of Western Australia?  Would you like to make a 100% tax deductable donation?  Would you like to have your business advertised on the Kombi and in our newsletter - “Hippie News Car „72”.

All cheques to be made out to “Kids Cancer Support Group” and will be deposited directly into their bank account.

For further info please contact either: Aaron 0418 922 007 Jenni 0408 434 988 palmermetals@bigpond.com PO Box 5103, South Lake WA 6164

Fundraising for the Children of Western Australia...

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and a NOx storage catalytic converter and 1.6 TDI are also equipped with ensure that this TDI meets emissions the BlueMotion Technology package. requirements in all states of the USA. This means that their technical fea(Continued from page 11) A combined fuel economy of 34 mpg tures include a Start-Stop system and ments; the multifunction display (trip makes the new and very agile Jetta battery regeneration. The new Jetta computer) is located between them. 2.0-liter TDI (0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds) 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Technology conEven in the base version, the rear one of the most fuel-efficient and low- sumes just 5.3 l/100 km* (equivalent bench seatback is split 40/60 and est emitting vehicles on the North to 123 g/km* CO2) – an absolute top folds, increasing the car‟s versatility. American continent. value for a gasoline-powered sedan The tailgate can also be opened from with a top speed of 190 km/h. The All engines are offered with a manual inside the car by a remote unlock Jetta with 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Techtransmission as standard equipment. switch. Up to six airbags (two front nology attains a sensationally low Of course, an automatic transmission airbags, two side airbags in front, two combined fuel consumption of 4.1 is also available with each engine verwindow airbags / thorax airbags in the l/100* km (109 g/km* CO2); with this sion as an option. On the new 2.0-liter area of the front side windows) are engine, the Jetta is the most fuelTDI and 2.0-liter TSI, Volkswagen is also part of the equipment package. efficient 4.6-meter sedan in the world. implementing the 6-speed DSG - one Fuel-efficient engines of the most advanced and efficient * All mpg data are forecast EPA valautomatic transmission systems in the ues for the USA. All l/100 km data are Four engines for America: In the USA world. forecast NEDC values for Europe. and Canada, the new Jetta is offered with three petrol engines and one tur- Six engines for Europe: In Europe, the Notes: TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are bodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI engine strategy will conform to prevail- registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Clean Diesel). Two of the four engines ing market conditions. Smaller engine Germany and other countries. are new on board: the entry-level en- displacements and charging are key Equipment information and technical data apply gine (85 kW / 115 PS) and the com- objectives here. This means some- to models offered in the United States and Germon rail TDI (103 kW / 140 PS). Tech- what less power in the base engines, many. They may differ in other countries. nically perfected in the new model are significantly lower engine displace- All mpg data are forecast EPA values for the the 125 kW / 170 PS 2.5-liter gasoline ments, and all engines are charged. USA. All l/100 km data are forecast NEDC valengine and the sporty top engine, the Four of the six engines are new to the ues for Europe. turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI with 147 Jetta program and will be added in kW / 200 PS, which will power the top 2011: The 1.2 TSI (77 kW / 105 PS), model Jetta GLI in North America 1.4 TSI (118 kW / 160 PS) and two starting in 2011. The new 115 PS en- common rail turbodiesels 1.6 TDI (77 / gine has a combined fuel economy of kW 105 PS) and 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 28 mpg* (manual transmission); the 140 PS). As usual, the 1.4 TSI (90 version with automatic transmission kW / 122 PS) and the 2.0 TSI (147 attains a value of 26 mpg*. A technical kW / 200 PS) offer high-tech in proven highlight is the new 2.0-liter TDI Clean form. Except for the 1.2 TSI, all enDiesel; thanks to conversion to the gines may be paired with a 6-speed world‟s leading direct injection diesel DSG (77 kW TDI, 103 kW TDI, 147 system - common rail injection - the kW TSI) or 7-speed DSG (90 kW TSI, turbocharged engine is as quiet as a 118 kW TSI). gasoline engine and as powerful as a Naturally, every Jetta engine offered in sports car engine (320 Newton-meters The Volkswagen Transporter was Europe fulfills requirements of the EUmaximum torque). A particulate filter 5 emissions standard. The 1.2 TSI awarded the trophy as „Best Van of the Year‟ in the 2010 Delivery Magazine Awards. The award was officially announced at a function in Melbourne .

Volkswagen Transporter Is Crowned ‘Best Van Of The Year’

The updated Transporter range went on sale in April this year and represents a great value package when it comes to safety and innovative technology. On offer with three different engines as well as the optional awardwinning DSG gearbox from Volkswagen, it suits any budget and requirements.

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Karl Gehling, General Manager Press & PR Volkswagen, Nadine Nethery, Public Relations Specialist Volkswagen, Chris Mullett, Managing Editor and Publisher Delivery Magazine.

the competition this year was Volkswagen‟s new 1.4 TSI engine and it said Mr Phil Clark, Director of Volks- won not only in the 1 to 1.4-litre catewagen Commercial Vehicles. “I am gory, but also took the overall award very pleased to receive this award as as „International Engine of the Year‟. a reflection of the convincing features There to accept the prize at the cereoffered in our successful Volkswagen mony in Stuttgart yesterday was Dr. Transporter.”

Rüdiger Szengel, Head of Volkswagen Managing Editor and publisher of De- Petrol Engine Development. "I and the livery Magazine, Mr Chris Mullett, said entire Volkswagen development team 5.5 l/100 km Fuel Economy “Volkswagen has once again moved are extremely proud to receive this EasyFold seat concept offers maxito the head of the pack in light com- major international prize in the overall mum versatility and convenience mercial vehicles. It has improved en- category for the second year in sucgine and fuel efficiency, reduced emis- cession for the 1.4 twincharger," said Volkswagen MPV is now 22 centimesions, added higher safety levels and Dr. Szengel at the awards ceremony tres longer, but a full 30 kilograms achieved all these goals in a package yesterday. "The combination of com- lighter that illustrates the company reputation pressor and turbo-charging provides for quality and driveability.” an excellent basis for combining driv- Volkswagen is building a new MPV. ing pleasure and An MPV that at 4.85 metres is prelow fuel consump- cisely 22 centimetres longer than the tion - all achieved previous model. With up to 7 seats. with a relatively And up to 2,430 litres cargo capacity. small engine ca- With up to 9 airbags and 33 storage pacity of 1.4 litres," options. With the most solid body in its class. With sliding doors. With counthe added. less small detailed solutions that make Volkswagen leads everyday driving better. With intethe way globally in grated child seats and an enormous the strategy of panoramic sunroof. With a Start-Stop charging using di- system and battery regeneration. This rect injection and is an MPV which – in the most popular Dr. Rüdiger Szengel, with these powerful engine version in Europe that still Head of Volkswagen Petrol Engine Develop- engines covers the packs 140 PS – only consumes 5.5 ment, and Dr. Hermann model range from l/100 km fuel (equivalent to 143 g/km Middendorf, Volkswagen Petrol Engine Polo all the way to CO2). This value is a new world best Development Passat CC. The in its class. It is the new Sharan. new Sharan can also be ordered with a 1.4 twincharger It all begins in high summer. After The much sought-after „Engine of the Year Award‟ has been won by Volks- and powered by the 110 kW / 150 PS more than 600,000 of the first two wagen – the tenth time already that high-tech petrol engine consumes just generations of Sharan have been built, the successor model is taking the Group has taken the cherished 7.2 litres of fuel per 100 km. trophy back to Wolfsburg. Entered in (Continued from page 16)

New Sharan is World’s Best in its Class

‘Engine of the Year’

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Responsible for the new Sharan‟s vis- over the already very good previous ual styling are Walter de Silva (Head model. The new Sharan will be offered over. Its four direct injection TSI petrol of Design for the Volkswagen Group) on all markets in the three equipment and TDI diesel engines are now up to and Klaus Bischoff (Head of Design versions Trendline (base vehicle), 21 percent more fuel-efficient than for the Volkswagen Brand). They de- Comfortline (mid-level) and Highline comparable engines of the outgoing signed the vehicle based on the new (most exclusive version) as well as in model. The two TSIs output 110 kW / Volkswagen „design-DNA‟ matrix. As a 9 different body colours. In its normal 150 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS, while result, the vehicle‟s body styling - both configuration, the MPV has 5 seats the TDIs develop 103 kW / 140 PS appealing and functional - is epito- (2:3). Thanks to the new EasyFold and 125 kW / 170 PS. Each of these mised by clear, horizontal lines. It is seating concept, the individual seats Euro-5 engines is also available with a fresh, yet certainly not dictated by any of the second row no longer need to 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it transient fashion. The aim of the de- be removed to utilise the vehicle‟s is even standard equipment on the sign is rather to create an extremely maximum cargo space, rather they are 200 PS TSI. energetic look in the body with a mini- stowed in the vehicle floor with a very mum of lines. The new generation easy-to-use folding mechanism. Like The 2010 model year Sharan is a Sharan was also designed to be one the front seats, the rear seats also completely redesigned vehicle. Clever: of the most aerodynamic MPVs on the adjust longitudinally and can be reThe optionally electrically powered market. Its Cw value: 0.299! This clined by up to 20 degrees. sliding doors have a pinch protection represents a 5 percent improvement function that ensures safety In addition, 6-seat and 7on entry and exit. Innovaseat packs are available. As tions run throughout the a 6-seater, the Sharan‟s secbody area like a common ond seating row is equipped thread. The Sharan sets the with two seats that have new benchmark in the segcushioned armrests; there ment for the static and dyare also two individual seats namic torsional rigidity of its in the third row (2:2:2). body, for example. Despite There is no middle seat in this, weight was trimmed the second row, but the two down. Consider the Sharan remaining seats there can 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Techbe moved toward the middle, nology. It was made a full offering even better comfort.

30 kilograms lighter than The 6-seater is ideal for the comparable version of business customers. If the the previous model.

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cobbles, between trees or customer chooses the 7- on street curves – and now seater, just like on the 5- offers automatic parking seater, the second row has perpendicular to the driving three individual seats; natu- direction). Even the base rally, there are two individ- version Sharan comes with ual seats in the third row in features such as semithis case as well (2:3:2). automatic climate control Regardless of which equip- (Climatic), radio-CD system ment line is ordered, the 6 (RCD 210), mobility tyres and 7-seat Sharan versions (self-sealing in case of have standard 3-zone cli- puncture) and an uncommate control (Climatronic), promising safety pack that the EasyEntry feature for includes 7 airbags and easy access (to the third ESP. Highly advanced enrow of seats) and acoustic tertainment systems and a and visual warning signals 3-zone climate control sysif the rear seatbelts are un- tem (Climatronic) - standard buckled. on the 6 and 7-seat versions - guarantee ideal Driving properties of the travel conditions at any time Volkswagen MPV exhibit of year. The third generathe same high levels of pertion Sharan is also the only formance and comfort as MPV in its class to be availthe excellent Passat. Conable with all-wheel drive. A venience and safety are Volkswagen for a life in moenhanced by an electronic tion. It can already be conparking brake and the new figured via the Internet for Park Assist s ys t e m initial country launches. (automatic steering when www.volkswagen.com sho parking in even smaller ws you the way. parking spaces, and on (Continued from page 18)

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tre, Berliner Strasse at 11.30 a.m., will it exempt from road tax and its averbe new: "We found the perfect location age fuel economy is 74.3 mpg. So, as i n t h e b e a c h g r a s s l a n d s a t well as being impressively green, the Travemünde," says Gabriele Kraft. Golf is classy, well made, practical, (Continued from page 19) Later, the seafront location will provide safe, brilliant to drive and an afforda perfect infrastructure, including a able long-term investment. There gigantic stage, for the open-air concert surely aren‟t many other virtues you that starts at 3:00 p.m., featuring Jenix need?‟ and other bands sponsored by the Collecting the award on behalf of Volkswagen Sound Foundation.

Volkswagen was Professor Dr Stefan New Beetle drivers who‟d like to par- Gies, head of chassis development. ticipate can register free of charge for He said: „Ever since the first BlueMoFrom Scotland to Ukraine: New Beetle the tour now on the Internet at: tion model was launched in 2007 our Fans from all over Europe on their www.beetle-sunshinetour.de. strategy for this environmental subWay to the Baltic Sea Shores brand has been to produce classleading vehicles which are efficient, - Application record for the New Beetle sustainable, practical, comfortable and Sunshine Tour 2010 competitively priced. This is what our customers want and all these values - Beach party with Volkswagen Sound are encapsulated in the Golf.‟ Foundation bands

NEW BEETLE Sunshine Tour 2010

WHAT CAR? Green Car of the Year

Fans of the Volkswagen New Beetle from clear across Europe will be gathering in Travemünde on the Baltic Sea Golf BlueMotion convinces through on 7 August. The get-together, which low carbon dioxide emissions has been taking place since 2004, is Volkswagen‟s BlueMotion range of going to set a new participation record vehicles has added a further three this year. Around 300 New Beetles awards – including overall Green Car and New Beetle Convertibles have of the Year – to its list of accolades, already been registered. The Sunshi- this time at the What Car? Green netour is the largest private gathering Awards 2010 which were presented At the heart of the Golf BlueMotion is of Beetle friends worldwide. last night at a ceremony at Twicken- a 1.6-litre TDI common rail engine, Organiser Gabriele Kraft is counting ham Stadium in London. producing 105 PS and 250 Nm of 55 guests alone from Belgium, Great The Golf BlueMotion was named best torque from just 1,500 rpm. Its remarkBritain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Green Small Family Car, and also able economy is achieved through a Austria, Poland, Russia, the Czech beat eight other category winners to package of measures which includes Republic, Ukraine and Belarus. So the claim the overall Green Car of the a Start/Stop system, low rolling resismotto of the event is well chosen: Year title. The Passat BlueMotion won tance tyres, battery regeneration, re"Around the world with the New Bee- the Green Family Car award. vised gearing, a multifunction comtle." It is the fifth time that Kraft has puter providing visual gear change organised the party on the shores of Commenting on the Golf BlueMotion, recommendation for optimum fuel conSteve Fowler, What Car?‟s editor-in- sumption and aerodynamic changes. the Baltic Sea. chief, said: „The Golf is a well deThe destination of the trip, which be- served award winner: carbon dioxide gins at the Lübeck Volkswagen Cen- emissions are a paltry 99 g/km making

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FOR SALE - CLUB PROJECT CAR

1970 BEETLE $ make an offer $

spected the car that is it in need of a  restoration that is uneconomic for the club to take on. The CLUB CAR project has been cancelled. A general  overview of the vehicle is;

The speedometer doesn't work, the fuel gauge is unreliable, the AM radio doesn't work.

The interior is in poor to fair condition, the head lining is good.

The Beetle was given to the club on 13 December 2009 by Robert O'Con-  It has been hand painted, using low It is registered until February 2011 quality orange paint. nor of Margaret River.

The club wishes to recover costs inIt is an original orange, 1970, 1300cc,  Rust in the panels has been plated curred to date. Offers above $500 will over with pop riveted sheet metal. be considered.

Type 1 Beetle which had been in his  The body pan is in reasonably  To inspect the vehicle phone family since it was new. good condition.

The Beetle was taken on by the club Richard on: 9342 8703 committee as a project, with the inten-  The tyres have good tread, but are  Offers are to be made to Ray tion it became a CLUB CAR. old with hard rubber.

Willis on: 0407347340 or email: Its role was to tow the club trailer and  The engine, transmission, steering viawest@vwclubwa.com.au appear on all the club runs as well as and brakes are in good condition.  Offers close Tues 10th August be an advertising billboard for the  The clutch plate will need to be club when on the road. replaced soon. The clutch cable is The future of the car (including offers) will be decided upon at the club comHowever, there is general agreement at the limit of its adjustment . mittee meeting on Wed 11th August. amongst members who have in-

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Contact Jean-Perre for all the latest news and details of pre-owned vehicles in stock.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

1967 BEETLE

1968 BEETLE

$9,500 ono

$2,000 ono

Ideal for v/dub enthusiast, student or lady‟s car. Been totally rebuilt (no rust); fitted with 1500cc motor; electronic ignition system; 12 volt electrical system; fitted with radial tyres; and paintwork excellent. Long licence and personalised number plate.

Owned by a Volkswagen Club member.

Motor has been rewired, new brakes all round, new tie rods ends and new seals on axles Fibreglass wheel arches with mag wheels. Is out of license. Problem with steering.

Contact: John Turnbull Mobile: 0417 092 367

Contact: Louise Brown Mobile: 0438 819 492 Phone: 9279 3153

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