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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
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John Vogiatzakis
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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 Nov 11 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
Karl Menke
Sarah Dixon
Currently the club has a very healthy
127 memberships
IN THIS ISSUE
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The Club ............................. p 2 The Club (contd) ................. p 4 A word from the Editor......... p 5 VW Event Calendar ............. p 6 Club Run October ............... p 7 2011 Toodyay Bug-In .......... p 8 2011 Day of VW .................. p 9
Happy Birthday
Ann Lampard
Brockwell Memorial Run ...... p 10
David Lampard
Charity Trekker.................... p 11
Denise Maslin
Toodyay Motorkhana........... p 12
David Mitchell
Avalon Homestead .............. p 15
John Quin
Formula Vee ....................... p 16
Dale Annison
Mark Roberts
Emails to the Editor ............. p 18
Brodie Annison
Marianne Spiteri
Free n Easy ......................... p 19
Liana Annison
Patrick Spiteri
Ian French
Jean Spiteri
Chris Churack
Ed Taylor
Kim Dibben
Graham Tibbs
Jason Phillips
James Vogiatzakis
to the following members for
OCTOBER
Lauren Hart Fran Heldt John Ilett
Happy Birthday to anybody that has a birthday and we do not have your date on our records.
Volkswagen News Transporter ................... p 20 Amarok ......................... p 21 Golf GTi Adidas............. p 21 Golf 77 TSI.................... p 22 Passat ........................... p 23 Golf Bluemotion . p 24 The front page photo is taken at the Toodyay Motorkhana - Dave Moore
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Our annual show is less than 3 months away now and arrangements are slowly putting it together. As unusual we will need volunteers on the day to help share the load around and let everybody, club members and committee, some time to enjoy the day. If you know of any businesses that may be interested please let us know.
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The return rate has been excellent. We have around 80% of members renewed already. This has kept our Membership Officer, Rod McSwain very busy and many of you will be receiving your receipts and membership cards with this edition of the club magazine. While the club constitution states that memberships must be paid by 30 September, the club has extended the due date to 31 October.
Membership Renewals
However, if renewal is not received by 31 October 2010 your membership will cease and this will be the last magazine you will receive. You will have received the latest Bug-In information either by email or enclosed with this magazine. It is now time to commit to attending the Bug-In and get your Pre-registration Form (see page 8) completed and sent to the club by the 31 October 2010 to be in the draw for free accommodation donated by Avalon Homestead Guesthouse.
2011 Toodyay Bug-In
At present we have a strong contingent coming from the other states and look forward to having many club members at the Bug-in as possible. It only comes to WA every 6 years, so its a long wait to the next one. Ray Willis
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indicates a club run
VW Event
Calendar
This Month
October 2010
Wednesday 6th
ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 13th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Wednesday 27th
EVENT COORDINATION MEETING - Bug-In 2011
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara Saturday 30th #
OCTOBERFEST - Rhein Donau Club
Contact: Rod McSwain 9332 6919
See page 7
November 2010 Wednesday 3rd
ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Saturday 6th #
FREE N EASY - Fremantle Festival
Contact: NoH2O
See page 19 Wednesday 10th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Saturday 13th
FORMULA VEE State Championships
Contact: Formula Vee Assoc
See page 16 Sunday 14th
2010 BROCKWELL MEMORIAL RUN
Contact: Motor Museum 9249 9457
See page 10 Wednesday 24th
EVENT COORDINATION MEETING - Day of VW
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara
December 2010 Wednesday 1st
ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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October Club Run - Saturday 30th RHEIN – DONAU (German) Club, 110 Oktoberfest Night North Lake Road, Myaree Saturday, 30 October 2010, 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Contact: Rod McSwain, Secretary 0403 259719
Come along and celebrate the Oktoberfest for only $15 entry per head. You need to pay for great food and fabulous German beer – but all very inexpensive. This is a night the club plans every few years and it‟s a great night. It includes a band, floor show, dancing and the traditional stein holding competition. To my knowledge, a VW Club member is yet to win it. It involves being the last standing person holding a stein full of water with your arm outstretched. So if you would like to attend, organize the babysitters for the children, cat, dogs and budgies and call me, will have a great night out.
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42nd National
2011 toodyay www.vwclubwa.com.au
Convoy across Australia Registration & Welcome BBQ Show ‘n’ Shine Motorkhana
VW Club of WA (inc) Post: PO Box 175, Victoria Park WA 6979 Telephone: (08) 9342 8703
Tours around Toodyay Presentation Dinner
A Road Trip of the South West
Who to ask
---or check the website
2011 Toodyay Bug-In Ray Willis M: 0407347340 Rod McSwain M:0403259719 E: bugin2011@ vwclubwa.com
Road Trip 2011 Rod McSwain M: 0403259719 Karen Fyfe M: 0417173886 E: Roadtrip2011 @vwclubwa.com
2011 Toodyay BugIn Pre-Registration If you are coming to the Bug-In next year, we would like you to PreRegister. Firstly, your details and answers to the questions will provide us with valuable planning information. The most basic of this is how many will be coming and where from. Also we will know how your basic travel plans and what sections of the 2 weeks you will be taking part in. Secondly, we will also be able to send out the „official‟ Registration Form already completed with your name and address details. And finally, if you Pre-Register by the 31 October 2010 you could be in the draw for some great prizes to be won.
Bug-In Convoy 2011 John Short 12 Deepdene Ave KLEMZIG 5087 P: 08 8261 3730 E: jshort@ internode.on.net
For Interstaters, GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL has provided us with a UNIQUE PRIZE of a trip for two adults (and their car) travelling one way from Perth to Adelaide in Red Sleeper Service on board the INDIAN PACIFIC after the Bug-In. This includes sleeper accommodation for two and access to the Red Gum Lounge. For VW Club of WA members, AVALON HOMESTEAD GUEST HOUSE has provided us with a GREAT PRIZE of 4 nights‟ accommodation for 2 people for the Bug-In weekend next year. The Pre-Registration Form with all the conditions of the prize draw can be found on the 2011 Toodyay Bug-In webpage. You can print, complete and post the form today with the non-refundable payment* of $50 to the VW Club of WA. *When you REGISTER, the $50 will be credited towards your final Bug-In payment.
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All are WELCOME to the Day of the Volkswagen! The event is open to the public to show their cars or come and have a look. It is not restricted to Volkswagen branded vehicles as all vehicles belonging to the VW FAMILY (Karmann, Audi, Seat, Škoda to name a few) are invited!
$10 Car Entry Public Entry free Gates Open 9:00am
Show Open 10am - 3pm
Show „n‟ Shine
New vehicle display
Free VW Swap Meet
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Trade Stands
Coffee Van
Cold Drinks
Show Bags Sausage Sizzle
Ice Cream Van Face Painting Bouncy Castle see
vwclubwa.com for up to date information
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Sunday 14 November 2010 First vehicle away from 10:45am but participants are to assemble from 8:30am to allow the pub2010 Motor Museum encouraged lic to visit and to reduce congestion. Last year went off very well and our aim of getting this Brockwell Memorial run up to the same public status of the Bay to Birdwood in South Australia is well on track. Run Enquiries to: Motor Museum 9249 9457
Starts Canning Civic Centre, cnr Albany Highway and George St, Cannington Morning tea on hand, shelter and toilets on site
or email: vintageservices@iinet.net.au See you there !
A scenic run down to the seaside and then along the coast and back to finish at the Motor Museum at Whiteman Park. A similar route to last year but with some refinements. Hopefully the route will be published in the press so the public can see our vehicles doing what they are meant to be doing – travelling ! Contact currently being made with Telethon which is on the same weekend to explore avenues of mutual benefit.
Entry fee – $10.00 per vehicle – proceeds to the Motor Museum of W.A. Enter on the day – no pre-registration required. Complimentary admission to the Motor Museum on presentation of your route sheet.
Sunday 28th November 2010 yourself in a day dedicated to the worship of racing and the vehicles Australian human beings have developed to make themselves go faster. Festival of The Fastest Day of Your Life is Speed coming. Be there. Welcome to the Fastest Day of Your Life. This is an exclusive opportunity to indulge your passion for speed. Introducing the Australian Automobile Club's Festival of Speed. This is your opportunity to share the rush as you witness Mark Webber on track and racing the clock in his Red Bull Formula One car on Barbagallo Raceway. Hear Australia's most successful F1 prospect since Alan Jones speak about his incredible season at the top of the world's fastest, most dangerous and expensive motor sport. This is your opportunity to immerse
Infield Offroad Track, featuring V8 Trucks & Buggies Infield Offroad Track, featuring Supermoto Bikes & Quads The Amazing Racing Kenworth Vintage Race Cars & Bikes Mini-MX demo and Offroad RC Buggy GP Police Pursuit Demo, with helicopter and dog squad Over 40 Car Club Displays, largest ever in WA Jack's Hill Climb Club Runs Mark Webber & the Red Bull F1 racing car three times on track Warm up & demo Demo & Short Track best lap time Demo & Long Track best lap time
Eagles vs Dockers Grudge Race V8 Supercars, featuring WA's own Dean Fiore Circuit Modified Sprint Car, featuring Geoff Kendrick Rally EVO vs STI, featuring Alister McRae vs Dean Herridge Glory Days of Bathurst Race & Street Cars Ferrari vs Porsche vs Best US Supercar Cup Superbikes, featuring Jeremy McWilliams Drag Racing, lighting up the main straight Drifting Battle Here‟s the website http://www.festivalofspeed.com.au/
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Car 72 Hippies The Trek 2010
What has Car 72 been up to? This month Car „72 has seen the new roof lining installed the electronic ignition fitted and the Carby‟s have been rebuilt.
Day 1: Briefing @ Breakwater Tavern Hillary‟s Boat Harbour Day 2: Hillary‟s to Perenjori Day 3: “Australia Day” Perenjori to Kirkalocka Day 4: Kirkalocka to Sandstone Day 5: Sandstone to Leinster Day 6: Leinster to Leonora Day 7: Leonora to Kalgoorlie Day 8: Kalgoorlie Day 9: “Hippie Day” Kalgoorlie to Merredin Day 10: Merredin to Perth, finishing at Burswood Convention Centre.
KOMBI WITH A VIEW Car ‘72 joined the VW Club of WA at the Targa West 2010 display. It was a beautiful day with plenty of admirers at not only Car ‘72 but all the vehicles from all the clubs displayed. Having Car ‘72 certainly gave Aaron and our daughter Shae the best viewing platform……
Rocky Horror Picture Show night - dress up as our favorite character from the movie
Scrutineering of Car ‟72 was relatively painless. We passed with flying colthat our efforts will bring yet another ours. All the support crew and even ray of sunshine into the lives of the the director were very complimentary children and families we strive so hard toward Car „72 to help. More work has been done on Aaron and Jenni this month with the making Motorkhana too much for Car‟72 of Hippie costumes and our Archery for Road Show. A few little things to Although Car „72 didn‟t enter into the finish off and we should be set to take motorkhana held in Toodyay on Sunoff on the Trek on Thursday 14th Ocday 26th September, Aaron and Jenni tober… took Car „72 on a test drive before our Friday 17th September 2010 - big adventure on the Trek Trak. Where better to take her than to see The Official Opening of the “Garden Terrace” at Princess Margaret Hospi- the other VW‟s. tal Ward 3b.The launch of the PMH The trip was great, a few hills which Oncology Total Care Unit Playground Car „72 doesn‟t seem to like very and Retreat took place on Friday 17th much. We arrived at Toodyay about September 2010. Some 25 Trekkers 10am, met some great people, had a and supporters joined with representa- coffee and watched the cars races tives of the KCSG, PMH and some of about the field - all having fun by the the other major contributors to the smiles on everyone‟s faces as they Ward came together to celebrate the exited their cars. We then went to completion of this magnificent project Toodyay town for some lunch, then funded headed home via Northam. On the largely by Great Eastern Highway just East of the Trek. Sawyers Valley Car „72 started to It was a make some very unusual noises. The proud mo- noises got louder and the oil light ment for the Trek and we can be justifiably proud of the project and happy in the knowledge
started to flicker just out the front of the Sawyers Valley Hotel, so we pulled over and had a look! A few phone calls and it was decided that Car „72 was going home on a car trailer. Chris was our saviour of the day, picking up a hire car trailer and coming to rescue us. Being a Sunday we took Car „72 back home and would get the mechanics to look at it on Tuesday after the long weekend. Having Ian from All Torque Engineering have a listen to Car „72 he informed us that we had probably blown a head gasket. With 2 weeks to go before we head off on the Trek, Car „72 was taken to the Mechanics for a thorough look over. Fingers crossed we will be at the starting line on Thursday 14th October.
Fundraising Ideas? Want to be a Sponsor? If you can help please contact us… Aaron - 0418 922 007 Jenni - 0408 434 988 E: palmermetals@bigpond.com
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September Club Run - Toodyay Motorkhana
Sunday the 26th of September was a beautiful fine, warm, if not, hot day, pretty much exactly what we are expecting over the Bug-In Easter weekend. Hats and sun cream were put on, and it was down to business.
area as the first two events, to see if the surface would cut up, and we were surprised and very pleased that it didn't.
There were seven contestants, and first off was Ray Willis in his yellow (new) Beetle. As soon as he had completed the first test, he proceeded to the second. Next was Mark Shepherd in his Myers Manx, Dave Moore in his The venue in the middle of the Toodyay Horse Racing Circuit, was huge, far bigger than we have had previously to hold a motorkhana. We could have set up all six events in one go, however, the lack of witches hats, and time keepers meant we set up two at a time.
With those two events finished, it was lunch time. The Kombi members had to leave along with a couple of others. However, others arrived. Aaron and Jenni in their Kombi 72, Rob Rafferty and family in his Kombi, Pat Bolt in her black and white Beetle, and Peter and Delveen from the Avalon Homestead, (one of the Bug-In sponsors).
We set up two events to run at the The next two events were a bit trickier! same time. The first one was the 'Lazy The "Open Slalom" and the "Hopkirk". Eight" followed by the "Crazy Square". Pat Spiteri and ........... volunteered as Kombi ute, Michael Lynton in his oval time keepers, and with them in place, window Beetle, Richard Hines in his the competition began. Sports Manx, Chris Hill in his off road buggy, and me in my yellow Beetle. The surface was great, a grassy top on a hard clay base, which didn't cut up much after seven cars went over it, as much as Chris tried in his buggy. The dust was a bit of a problem, but the light easterly breeze soon dispersed it. Events One and Two were over quickly, so, the next two were set up. The "Multiple Loop" and the "Square Slalom" were next. We used the same
It took the newcomers a while to get there heads around how to do these
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September Club Run - Toodyay Motorkhana
ond gear, and get a bit of speed up.
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tests. As I had organised the tests, it was up to me to compete first to show the way to go. The pressure was on not to make a mistake. Once shown, it was easier for the rest. It was great seeing the huge smiles on their faces after completing the test correctly, especially Dave in his Kombi ute.
There were a couple of spins, one 360, and lots of smiling faces at the end. At the end of the day, after everything was packed away, trophies were presented, a few stories were told, and the day was done. Thanks go to Karen Fyfe for doing the bookwork for the results on the day. and once you got it, you wanted another go! Although it was probably the most difficult, it was the one everyone enjoyed the most.
The next two were new to all of us. It took a little while to set up, a modified “Double Hat", and it took us all a bit longer to get our heads around how to complete it correctly. I had a go first and missed a flag, but completed it correctly the second time. It was great fun! Some just could not get their heads around it,
Thank you to all who attended, and made it a great fun day, and a successful preliminary practise to the BugIn. We managed to sort a few " BUGS" out. Haha!!
The last event of the day, "The Wolfsburg Special", is an open event, By Pete Summerfield driving through witches hats about 50 Apologies for any name missed or car not metres apart, which takes up half the photographed... in field. This is a nice event to finish the day off with, as you can select sec-
and when they thought they had, they would muck it up. As you can imagine, this event went for a long time, because everyone wanted to get it right, and it took multiple turns to get it right,
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The Volkswagen Club of WA welcomes...
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as a supporter of the 2011 Toodyay Bug-In.
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The Fuel Technology Team went into serious head scratching mode changing rear bump and front rebound suspension settings to try to dial out exit by Tim Riley FVAWA understeer.
Clem Dwyer Meeting
Photos by Mick Oliver SILVER STAR: Qualifying honours went to Bruce Welsh in the Wealth Plus Jacer. Some readers may recall the write up for the Spices Catering Meeting, where the Bruce Welsh and Stuart Burns writer suggested went further in the same The two started playing that it may not be long bedirection with suspension mind-games, but put on a fore the two spring chickens settings and returned to an spectacular show of racing a.k.a. Stewart Burns and old tried and tested tactic as capability. The crowd The two plates are awarded Derek Bromlewe struck the temperature rose. Riwaited for the final lap, and to the winners of Race 3, back at the old fox. Based ley got the start, but underwhat must surely be a specearlier races not counting upon qualifying times, a estimated his opponent as tacular finish. It was, with except in terms of grid posi- gambling man would have Edwards slipped up the inRiley crossing the line a tion. As Myles Lockett put his money on the old fox side into the 1st corner. mere 19 / 10,000ths of a once said, if you can‟t win a Bruce Welsh. It turned out Riley got past Edwards midsecond ahead of Edwards. State Championship, the that they would have lost Race and was rewarded by plates are the next best their money, but more of David Campbell had a good a 0.2 second win from Edthing. that later. day in his Stinger, recently wards. acquired from the Eastern As it turned out, the racing Gold Star 1600: There was great action furStates. The machine took truly lived up to the hype. him to a fine 3rd ahead of Race 1: The suspension ther back, as Campbell, GOLD STAR: Qualifying Bruce Allen. changes made by Riley and Burns and Bruce Allen in was cold, but Cameron Ed- his team resulted in him the Clutch Industries Silver Star 1200 – a wards in the Pit Crew Man- closing the 0.8 second a lap ScooVee has a race long agement AJ08 simply blew qualifying gap, but he was tussle, coming home in that spring chicken pecks the field away leaving Ben order. not quite able to catch Edthe old fox: Riley‟s Fuel Technology wards who won by a comRace 3: This was a stand- Bruce Welsh a.k.a. the „old Jacer in P2, but more imfortable 1.7 seconds. fox‟, looked set to continue portantly 0.8 seconds adrift. There was good action fur- alone event for the Keith Morton Plate. Riley started his winning ways ahead of Derek Burns made a welther back with David Campfrom Pole, got the start, but the two Rookies, Stewart come return to the fray, bell managing to beat Derek again Edwards dived into a Burns and Derek Bromlewe. qualifying 3rd ahead of Burns across the line by gap into Turn 1. Again Ri- It was not to be. David Campbell‟s new 1/10th of a second. ley re-passed, but Edwards Stinger. Race 1: Bruce Welsh was stalked him like a hunter. Race 2: The Riley's then the class of the 1200 field managing to mix it with Driver Sponsor R1 R2 R3 Total some of the larger 1600‟s. Ben Riley Fuel Technology 20 25 25 70 Myles Lockett, looked set Cameron Edwards Pit Crew Management 25 20 20 65 for a good day, coming David Campbell Linda 18 18 18 54 home second just barely ahead of Derek Bromlewe Gold Star podium positions and John Cousins. RegreFormula Vees were the only „modern‟ class out on what was essentially a historic race day. The Vees traditionally choose to race this meeting because of historical connections with the Zamel‟s Plate for Silver Star 1200‟s and the Keith Morton Plate for the Gold Star 1600‟s.
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tably though, Lockett had slowed on the last lap, with engine difficulties which later proved to be terminal. Stewart Burns, one of the two spring chickens had a coming together with a 1600 on Lap 7, resulting in a DNF.
Those who had bet their money on Welsh for the Zammel‟s Plate, were feeling a bit sorry for themselves, but were heartened by a barn-storming performance as he recovered from the back. The lap times said it all – one second a lap faster, and soon we had a terrific battle on for both the „plates‟.
Next Formula Vee racing is the final round of the State Championships at the Super Trucks Race Meeting Saturday November 13th.
Other battles went on throughout the field, with Sean “Scotty” Evans leading home Neil McLay, David Across the line though, it Gorbould and Neville Betwas Derek Bromlewe who teridge. took the honours, albeit missing a few tail feathers Race 2: Welsh went off up from the old fox Bruce the escape road at Turn 1 Welsh by 0.2 seconds bewith a jammed gearbox for a hind. Sean Evans took 3rd DNF and a place at the rear for the race and the day. of the Grid for Race 3. With Lockett out due to a damCongratulations to all for aged piston after a mystery some terrific racing throughobject was ingested in R1 out the two classes. and Welsh parked at Turn 1, it looked like a walk in the Driver Sponsor park for Bromlewe. Burns however made a fighting comeback from the Rear-of-Grid start position, joining Bromlewe, but with Cousins now deciding to gate-crash the Spring Chicken‟s battle for the 1200 lead. Bromlewe prevailed, followed by Burns a mere 0.5 seconds behind. Cousins mounted a desperate bid for 2nd place, but missd out by 2/100th of a second. Those three were trailed across the line by Evans, Gorbould, Mclay and Bettridge. Race 3: Many club members came to the aid of Bruce Welsh, notably Gerry Prosser and Trevor Parsons, fixing his jammed gearbox just in time for him to assume a Rear-of –Grid start position for Race 3. Almost in penance it might seem, Stewart Burns day ended in Lap 1 with a gearbox issue. The gods of racing giveth gears, but also taketh them away it seems.
Derek Bromlewe John Cousins Sean Evans
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Brom Racing All Machinery Transport
R1 18 17 16
R2 25 18 17
R3 25 17 18
Total 68 52 51
Silver Star podium positions
Left Derek Bromlewe wins the Zamels Plate. Centre Ben Riley wins Keith Morton Plate. Trackside award by Myles Lockett (Right)
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and is ready to be released in China next year. The single seater aero car totes VW (Volkswagen) branding. Volkswagen did a lot of very highly protected testing of this car in Germany, but it was not announced until now where the car would make its first appearance.
Dave Lampard attended the... Shannons German Autofest 19 September 2010 whilst in Canberra recently and provided these photos.
The day started off a little on the cool side but the cloud cleared and the sun was great. It was excellent to see so many water cooled VWs. The split between water and air cooled vehicles was about 50/50.
The following has been sent a number of times. The latest by Ken Barr ... $600 for the car and 258 miles per gallon...
The car was introduced at the VW stockholders meeting as the most economical car in the world is presented. The initial objective of the prototype was to prove that 1 liter of fuel could deliver 100 kilos of travel. Gas tank capacity = 1.7 gallons; Speed = 62 – 74.6 Miles/hour; Fuel efficiency = 258 miles/gallon; Travel distance with a full tank = 404 miles The aero design proved essential to getting the desired result. The body is 3.47 meters long and just 1.25 meters wide, and a little over a meter high. The prototype was made completely of carbon fiber and is not painted to save weight.
If this is not a joke and they will sell for $600.00 - they wonâ€&#x;t be able to make them fast enough--be good just to run around town. Here's a car that will get you back and forth to work on the cheap....... Only a one seater however, talk about cheap transportation....... This $600 (4000 Yuan) car is no toy
The Shanons German Autofest was run by the Club VeeDub Canberra and was reportedly a great success with over eighty VWs on display.
The power plant is a one cylinder diesel positioned ahead of the rear axle and combined with an automatic shift controlled by a knob in the interior. Safety was not compromised as the impact and roll-over protection is comparable to the GT racing cars. Feel free to send articles or emails with info for the magazine...
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Transporter and Multivan with 4MOTION The Volkswagen Transporter and Multivan can now be ordered with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The latest generation of the multi-disc clutch with its optimised friction properties sets new standards in terms of traction, safety, comfort and efficiency. 4MOTION is now available in conjunction with the most powerful TDI engine (132 kW) and can also be combined with the 7speed DSG gearbox for the first time. 4MOTION not only offers decisive traction benefits, but also permits higher cornering speeds, thereby enhancing both safety and driving enjoyment – no matter what the road conditions. The latest generation of the frictionally -optimised multi-plate clutch sets standards in terms of traction, safety, comfort and economy. In contrast to the mechanically controlled Haldex2 module which was previously fitted, the new 4MOTION comes equipped with an electronic control system. Within the multi-plate clutch, the oil pressure which is responsible for distributing torque to the rear wheels is no longer built up due to the difference in speed
between the front and rear axles, but is generated by an electronic pump, which supplies a pressure of 30 bar to an oil pressure reservoir. At the same time, the oil pressure reservoir enables the electronic pump to be temporarily shut-off, thereby reducing fuel consumption. Via an electronically controlled valve, this reservoir is in turn able to pass the retained pressure on to the clutch plates – precisely and continuously varying the power transmitted to the rear wheels with the pressure level. In extreme cases, up to 100 percent of the torque can actually be distributed to the rear axle. The Haldex clutch is driven via the propeller shaft.
The clutch itself implements the control electronics' commands extremely quickly. This not only improves traction over difficult terrain and on slippery surfaces, but also generally enhances active safety. If the wheel sensors register slip at the front axle, for example, drive torque is forwarded to the rear axle even before understeering is able to occur. The control electronics take a total of almost 40 different signals into consideration, including the steering angle, yaw rates, accelerator pedal position and engine speed. The loss of traction at individual wheels is prevented by the electronic differential lock EDL by means of active brake intervention. However, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also offers an optional, mechanical rear axle differential lock for the 4MOTION system; this additionally ensures maximum traction during off-road use. Now, when the rear interwheel differential lock is engaged, the further developed ESP system is no longer shut -down. Volkswagen's four-wheel drive Transporter and people mover has been a firm part of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle product range for 25 years. Initially limited to one engine and type of gearbox, it is now possible to combine the four-wheel drive version with an increasing number of equipment features. (Continued on page 21)
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comes to fuel economy and emissions. The ute's active and passive safety systems and convenience fea(Continued from page 20) tures all fulfil passenger car standards. Pricing for the 4MOTION models looks Many of the technologies implemented as follows: in the Amarok are being used for the first time in the mid-size ute segment, Transporter SWB 2.0TDI 132kW 6-speed including a bi-turbo charged,120kW manual 4MOTION $45,490 diesel engine in the Amarok TDI400. Transporter SWB 2.0TDI 132kW 7-speed DSG In terms of its space, load area width 4MOTION $48,490 and height, cargo loading abilities and Transporter Crew Van SWB 2.0TDI 132kW 7- payload capacity, the new Amarok is speed DSG 4MOTION $51,990 "Best in Class". Transporter LWB 2.0TDI 132 6-speed manual The Amarok begins its international 4MOTION $47,490 career as a four-door Dual Cab with Transporter LWB 2.0TDI 132 7-speed DSG space for five adults. In both concept 4MOTION $50,490 and style, the Amarok is clearly influ Transporter Dual Cab 2.0TDI 132kW 6-speed enced by the new Volkswagen Design manual 4MOTION $48,490 DNA. This is reflected in its typical Multivan Comfortline 2.0TDI 132kW 7-speed emphasis of horizontal lines, in the DSG 4MOTION $60,990 well-defined interplay of body surfaces Multivan Highline 2.0TDI 132kW 7-speed DSG and high precision of its workmanship. 4MOTION $77,990 Specifically, one of the most prominent identifying features is the visual unit formed by the horizontal headlights and radiator grille with its louvers and decorative trim accents. The cleanly sculpted curvatures of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok's side body panels and enIntroduces Australia To The Most gine bonnet give it the typical rugged Fuel-Efficient Ute In Its Class. style of a ute. The Amarok's excepWith the Volkswagen Amarok, Volks- tional interior dimensions make it the wagen Commercial Vehicles is show- most spacious ute in its class. Easy casing the most advanced production entry, a generous seating layout and ute to hit the Australian market in the lots of head room characterise the first half of 2011. The Amarok boasts workspace behind the wheel. Ample fuel efficiency, rugged good looks and leg room on the rear bench also uncompromising design and is sure to makes the Amarok a full-fledged fiveleave a lasting impression on visitors seater. When only two persons are at this year's Australian International aboard, the fold-up rear seat and foldMotor Show. ing backrest increase interior cargo space. The highly advanced TDI engines of the Amarok – all boosted by direct The load area of the Amarok Dual Cab injection – set new standards when it serves up the largest dimensions in its
New Amarok
Page 21 class as well. It measures 1,555 mm long by 1,620 mm wide, yielding an impressive load area of 2.52m2. And that's not all. Also "Best in class" is the ute's maximum load width of 1,222 mm between the wheel wells. For the first time on a mid-size ute it is possible to load Euro pallets (1.2 x 0.8 m) sideways, a space-saving feature. It is easy to transport sports equipment like motor bikes as well as bulky machinery, thanks to its large dimensions, load sill height of 780mm and payload capacity of up to 1.0 metric tonnes. Four lashing eyes at the corners of the load area secure cargo during the drive. The safety package of the Amarok includes driver and front passenger airbags, there are also front seat head/thorax airbags. Also included are height-adjustable head restraints and three point safety belts at all seating positions. Numerous other features guarantee a high level of active safety as well. For example, the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) is standard equipment. Another feature contributing to safety is "Off-Road Mode" – activated by the press of a button – which is enabled up to a vehicle speed of 130 km/h. In this mode, the ESP system, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti - Slip Regulation (ASR) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) are all tuned for challenging off-road conditions. Full specifications and pricing of the Amarok will be released at launch in the first quarter of 2011
Golf GTI Adidas The Most Exclusive GTI Of The Modern Era. New Golf GTI Adidas debuts in Australia at the Australian International Motor Show Most exclusive GTI with new wheels, new seat design and full range of features Three of the world‟s most renowned German badges – Volkswagen, GTI and Adidas – will for the first time meld to form a combined product: the Golf GTI Adidas. Volkswagen is presenting the most exclusive Golf GTI of the current generation in an Australian premiere at this year‟s Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Golf GTI Adidas follows in the mould of the Golf Pirelli GTI. (Continued on page 22)
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The new Golf GTI Adidas can be recognized by a special alloy wheel design. In this case, it is the 18-inch “Serron” wheel, named after a Finnish race course. The wheel exhibits five machine-polished U-shaped dual spokes; the areas between the spokes are painted in high-sheen black. In addition, the Golf GTI Adidas is identified on its exterior by standard bi -xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and dark tinted tail light clusters with LED technology. Special Adidas badges on the B-pillars also identify this car as a special model. Inside, the black-red sport seat system was customised in the joint venture with Adidas. Its inner seat panels consist of fabric in GTI-Adidas design and sport the matching logo as well; lateral seat supports are upholstered in Vienna leather; interior designers executed the double cap seam of the head restraints in “Flash Red”. On the backs of the front seats, which are heated and height-adjustable, there are storage pockets for stowing smaller items and magazines, while the folding backrest of the rear seats is equipped with a combined centre armrest and pass-through to the boot space.
this GTI Adidas also offers standard features such as a RCD 510 audio system, Media Device Interface (MDI) and standard Bluetooth Phone Connectivity. In the selection of exterior paints offered on this exclusive model, Volkswagen returns to the roots of GTI history: white and red. Customers can choose from the GTI-specific hues “Candy White” and “Tornado Red”.
Like all Golf GTIs, the Golf GTI Adidas also offers the sport chassis − highly praised by many independent reviewers − which delivers extremely impressive performance with an electronic transverse differential lock (XDL) and Colour-contrasting decorative door GTI-specific ESP tuning. The Golf GTI inlays (front), special interior accents Adidas comes with a 155 kW turbo in aluminium, fabric floor mats with engine and yet consumes only 7.6 decorative borders and a gearshift grip litres per 100 kilometres. It is a GTI in the golf ball design of the first genthat outputs audible dynamics through eration GTI, complete the customised its dual tailpipe exhaust system (one features of the GTI Adidas. Of course, tailpipe each, left and right). It is a GTI
that transfers the tradition of the original version to the future. This special edition Golf GTI Adidas 5door 6-speed DSG is available in Australia from $45,990*. * Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.
New Golf 77TSI New Entry Model And Equipment Upgrade For The Award Winning Volkswagen Golf Range New entry model and equipment upgrade for the award winning Volkswagen Golf range Golf 77TSI – Combining affordability with class leading design and technology Golf equipment upgrade - More value for customers at no extra cost Volkswagen Group Australia is introducing a new affordable entry model to its popular Golf range. Powered by the acclaimed 77kW TSI petrol engine, previously introduced in this year‟s “World Car of the Year” winner the Polo, the new Golf 77TSI truly provides class leading design and top quality engineering at a lower cost. As with the entire Golf range, the Golf 77TSI establishes a new direction in the evolution of this iconic model. Combined with excellent design quali(Continued on page 23)
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the Golf Wagon Trendline, receives an equipment upgrade at no extra cost. Popular features such as cruise con(Continued from page 22) trol and multi-function leather steering ties and advanced technologies such wheel now come as standard together as a sophisticated braking system with with the option of having Bluetooth ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation technology. Program) as standard, along with optiMost notable, these new standard feamised crash properties, seven airbags tures are on top of the already extenincluding a knee airbag, safety optisive standard equipment list which mised head restraints that work to includes Multi Functional Display counteract whiplash trauma and day(MFD trip computer), “Titanium” decor time running lights which provide for a inserts and semi-automatic air condimaximum level of safety, even the tioning. In addition, aesthetic features most critical of judges agree that the such as the leather finish for gearshift Golf sets a benchmark for safety in its knob and handbrake lever along class. with 15” Wellington alloy wheels (16" At the core of the new Golf 77TSI lies Sedona alloy wheels for Golf Wagon), the small but powerful 1.2 litres TSI add even further value to the engine. The turbocharged fourTrendline range thereby finishing off cylinder engine follows the downsizing the upgrade with style. philosophy of the internationally successful 1.4 litres TSI and 2.0 litre TSI. The new entry Golf 77TSI, together with the new generous equipment upThis expresses itself as maximum grade for the Trendline range, once power with minimal fuel consumption. and for all ensure that the Golf reThe latest TSI is characterised by immains the perfect choice for those pressive performance which is contrasted with fuel consumption and emissions values as low as 6.1 litre per 100km (manual) and 144 g/km CO2. The maximum torque of 175 Newtonmetres is available between 1,550 to 4,100 rpm. The Golf 1.2 TSI is delivered with a standard 6-speed manual transmission and can be optioned with a 7-speed DSG transmission. The Golf 77TSI will inherit the same features as the previous entry model, the Golf 90TSI Trendline. Alongside the introduction of the Golf 77TSI, the whole Golf Trendline range, including
Page 23 consumers who demand a compact car that is not only functional, but also looks and feels fun to drive. As the entry-level model the Golf 77TSI starts at $21,990* for the sixspeed manual, while the 7-speed DSG variant is priced from $24,490*. * Price are manufacturer list prices only, for the drive away price please contact your local authorised Volkswagen dealer.
World Premiere of New Passat The Passat from Volkswagen represents one of the very great success stories in auto motive history, with over 15 million cars sold since the Passat was first launched in 1973. It is now available in over 100 countries across the globe. Now, at the Mondial de l‟Auto mobile in Paris (October 217), Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of an entirely new Passat – as a sedan and a wagon car simultaneously. The seventh generation of this bestseller will be available in initial European markets starting as soon as mid - November. The fifth and sixth Passat generations had already left conventional class boundaries behind and bridged a path to the next higher segment with their high-end features. The seventh generation Passat emphatically continues this trend. A completely new styling configuration was created. It simultaneously guides the Passat‟s independent design into the future. Without leaving the mid-class in terms of pricing, the Passat approaches the top segments even more powerfully with its upgraded comfort, convenience, quality and safety properties as well as in its assistance systems. Up to 18 percent improved fuel economy: As is usual for a Volkswagen, the new Passat also sets standards in sustainability. All engines are more fuel efficient – up to18 percent more. The “smallest” and yet torque-strong turbodiesel now consumes just 4.2 * l/100 km; that is equivalent to 109* g/ km CO2. Meanwhile, downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to extraordinary fuel efficiency in the petrol-powered versions. (Continued on page 24)
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New safety features: Volkswagen is making genuine progress in the area of safety. The previous model already attained an impressive five stars in Euro -NCAP crash testing. The new model takes safety to a new level with features such as an automatic City emergency braking function and, on some models, a standard fatigue detection function. The fatigue detection system, which Volkswagen is introducing for the first time in this class, is continually active; it detects reduced driver concentration and warns the driver with an acoustic signal; a visual message also appears in the instrument cluster recommending that the driver should take a break from driving. As a component of the optional automatic adaptive cruise control system, in worst case scenarios the emergency braking function reacts independently at speeds below 30 km/ h which can help prevent frontal collisions.
switches over completely between main beam and dipped beam. As soon as there is no more oncoming traffic, the main beam is reactivated. The XDS electronic transverse differential lock − first introduced on the Golf GT I − improves traction in bend s. Along with Lane Assist (lane keeping assistant), which was also available in the previous model, there will now also be a Side Assist function, which uses flashing LEDs in the door mirrors to call the driver‟s attention to vehicles located laterally to the rear or next to the Passat or a vehicle approaching quickly from the rear. A new, direct measuring tyre pressure monitoring system also signals potential loss of tyre pressure − individually for each wheel. The pressures of all tyres may also be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Innovative convenience systems: Other new assistance systems are essentially convenience oriented, and they significantly simplify everyday driving. They include Easy Open: If the new Passat sedan is equipped with Keyless Access (automatic lockAnother new feature on the Passat: ing and engine starting system), a the continually active masked main specific foot motion behind the vehibeam headlights known as Dynamic cle is sufficient to cause the boo t lid to Light Assist – an option offered in conopen. Anyone who has stood next to a junction with bi- xenon headlights − car with both hands full knows know enables continual use of the main helpful a function like Easy Open can beam headlights while driving. Via a be. Naturally, the boot lid only opens camera, the system detects oncoming for someone who is carrying the traffic and cars driving ahead and proper RF identification fob for the automatically masks only those lightPassat. The human-machine interface ing areas relevant to glare. The results here is a sensor located in the bumper improved illumination of the carriagearea. way in nearly all situations. The Passat is the first car in its class to have Also new in the Passat: The rear seat this system. For vehicles with conven- system that can be unlatched from the tional halogen headlights, a simpler bootspace and side windows in noiseversion of automatic main beam con- dampening compound safety glass. trol is available: Light Assist. A camera Park Assist II will no w also be offered is also used here, e. g. to detect onon the Passat; this system not only coming traffic. But the system can steer into par king spaces parallel
Page 24 to the carriage way; it can also find its way into parking spaces perpendicular to it. Last but not least, the Passat‟s RNS 510 navigation system detects speed limit signs by camera and sends them to the touch screen in the centre console. Notes: TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries. Features and technical data apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries. Refers to forecast values effective September 2010.
New Golf BlueMotion The Most Fuel Efficient Golf of All Time to Premiere at 2010 Australian International Motorshow Golf BlueMotion - Redefining the benchmark for fuel economy and affordability in the small car segment Volkswagen is pleased to introduce a new super efficient model - Golf BlueMotion – to the award winning Golf family. This model represents the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class and is the best known German automotive environmental label available. The name BlueMotion not only refers to the model, its fuel economy and emissions, but comprehensively to the whole brand: Blue is the corporate colour of Volkswagen and stands for the elements to be protected such as water and air; Motion embodies the aspect of forward, future-directed mobility with the goal to protect the earth‟s resources for future generations. The Golf BlueMotion is equipped with an exceedingly innovative high-tech package yet is affordable for all drivers. This package includes an efficient common rail TDI engine, diverse high(Continued on page 25)
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powered by a quiet and powerful common rail turbo (Continued from page 24) -diesel and like all TDIs, this tech components such as engine does not lack in an energy recovery system power or torque by any based on energy recupera- measure. In fact, the oppotion, Stop-Start system, and site is true: The 77kW TDI improved aerodynamics as engine develops its maxiwell as low rolling resistance mum torque of 250 Nm betyres. All these technologies tween 1,500rpm to 2,500 have one aim: to reduce fuel rpm. With a theoretical consumption as much as range of over 1,500 kilomepossible. tres (55 litre tank) the Golf BlueMotion will keep you on On the safety side the Golf the road for longer while BlueMotion will share the producing minimal CO2 same safety features which emissions - as low 99 g/km. are fitted to all Golf models. These include standard The BlueMotion technoloABS, ESP (Electronic Stabi- gies aboard the Golf lization Program), Hill Start BlueMotion make up a comAssist, a highly effective prehensive package of exnetwork of seven airbags tremely diverse high-tech including front side and side components and efficiency curtain airbags (head airbag solutions. Building the founsystem for front and rear dation for the extremely low passengers) and a knee fuel consumption and emisairbag; belt tensioners and sions values of the Golf belt force limiters plus seat- BlueMotion is 1.6-litre TDI belt warning indicator and with four cylinders with head restraints that counter- modified engine manageact the risk of whiplash inment software and reduced jury (both front seats); along idling speed. A gear-shift with three rear head reindicator integrated in the straints with three point instrument cluster shows the seatbelts for all passengers. most energy-efficient gear for the current driving condiThe Volkswagen Golf tions. Other BlueMotion feaBlueMotion is also setting tures include recovery of new aesthetic standards braking energy with its special design of (regenerative braking), a interior and exterior features Stop-Start system, low rollas well as the logo on the ing resistance tyres, esperadiator grille and rear which cially lightweight and aerodifferentiates the Golf dynamic wheels styled acBlueMotion from the rest of cording to the specific verthe Golf range. sion, lowered suspension as While delivering a combined well as sporty design modifications and a customised fuel consumption figure which is better than the Toy- interior. ota Prius, the Golf BlueMo- Full specifications and pricing of the tion does not compromise Golf BlueMotion will be released at launch in 2011. on driving experience or affordability. In essence, the Golf BlueMotion truly demThe following Press Releases onstrates what is technically and Specs are now on the feasible when the best avail- Club’s website for your readable yet affordable technolo- ing enjoyment... gies of our times are com New Golf GTI bined to deliver a remarkable fuel consumption figure Amarok of 3.8-litre per 100km. Golf 77TSI The most fuel-efficient production Golf of all times is
Golf BlueMotion Golf GTI
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