Wagensville MAR 06

March 2006 Volume 51 • Number 10

General Meeting > Tuesday 21st March

www.vwclub.com.au

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Inside > this issue Paul’s Ramblings What’s On Membership Mumbo Electrons in the Car Picnic at Hanging Rock Outdoor Shop Membership Now, a Really Fast Porsche VW Biwak General Meeting Auctions Kennett River Weekend For Sale Membership Discounts Membership Application

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Wagensville News is the monthly newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles and items of news are invited and should be sent to: The Editor 27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072 Email: wagensville@yahoo.com.au Phone: 9484 8953 Deadline for the next issue: Friday 24th March 2006

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Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc ABN 73 091 008 987 Address: GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Web Site: vwclub.com.au Phone: 0401 310 704

General Meetings Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room), 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club magazine.

Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga.

Annual Membership Fees • Full Membership: $40 • Additional Family Membership: $20 • Joining Fee: $10 To join the club, please complete the membership form in this newsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.

Disclaimer All material in this newsletter represents the opinions of the author(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material advertised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Club and the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased goods meet their requirements.

Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying out Club duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interests of the club and it’s members. Could members please bear this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

VW CRUISES

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VW Cruises 5th Annual VW Jamboree - Caribbean Gardens, Stud Road, Scoresby.

Show starts 9am, judging from 11am - presentation at 2pm.

Caribbean Gardens entry $2.50 per person.

Show & shine, car displays, swap meet, club stands.

There will be a DJ spinning the latest dance tunes.

Lots of food and drink to purchase or BYO picnic or BBQ by the lake. Rides for the kids, also fishing in the lake.

Sponsored by Vollkommen Art

Contact Anthony Surie on 0414 344 331 or vwcruise@yahoo.com for further information.

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committee

Committee

President - Paul Kinsey 03 9876 1463 • paulkinsey@optusnet.com.au

Vice-President - Michael Cronin 0419 684 181

Secretary - Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 • cheryle@melbpc.org.au

Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly 0417 506 766 • adonelly@edlyn.com.au

Additional Committee Member John Stevens & Kingsley Morrison Public Officer - Malcolm Thompson Restoration & Technical Sessions - Vince Zito 0418 137 855

Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley 0401 310 704 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

Pointscore Officer - Position Vacant

Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904 Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100

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Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley 03 9735 9386 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha 0419 340 250 • leversha@eisa.net.au

Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey 03 9484 8953 • wagensville@yahoo.com.au

Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild 0431 160 097 • jenlittlechild@optushome.com.au

Club Historian - Dave Evans 03 9808 6044

VWCV March General Meeting > What’s On >VWCV Pointscore and Trophy Presentation: Who will be the VWCV Club Champion for 2005? >VWCV Mini Auction: Looking for hard to obtain parts, books, car models or some rare memorabilia? You never know what could be on offer at the VWCV’s monthly mini-auctions. See page 21 of this magazine for more details... >Free Coffee and Tea: This month complimentary coffee and tea will be available to members in the Henty Room >VW DVD: See another exciting VW DVD... >Plus: all the usual news, goss and reports... >VWCV March General Meeting: Tuesday 21st of March from 8pm RACV Club, Henty Room 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

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Paul’s Ramblings > Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President Welcome to the March edition of the Wagensville News.

As I write this month’s ramblings all the members and friends who attended the Kennett River weekend are still on a high after having a wonderful time. Unfortunately I could not attend and it sounds like I missed a great event. I must thank the organisers for the event - Cheryl and the Ermel boys, for their excellent work and to all the others who helped over the weekend.

I understand that approximately 80 people attended, which is a fantastic response. The Club also thanks the proprietors of the Kennett River Caravan Park for all their assistance over the weekend and their support of the ‘Club Site’ which was provided free of charge. They have also passed on a very special thanks to all Club members and their guests who attended, for their excellent behaviour and helpful attitude over the weekend.

It appears that there is a growing interest in the ‘Club’s’ events this year, as we had approximately 60 cars turn up to the Picnic at Hanging Rock on the 12th of February. We were one of the best represented car clubs on the day. The weather was excellent, and the barbecue provided by the Club was well organised by Cheryl, Andrew and Stuart Ermel, with many Club

members jumping in and assisting with the catering and cooking. Thanks to all who helped.

It was good to see so many VWs present on the day, as the event seems to be attracting an increasing number of American cars and less European marques.

Other news for the month is the continuing use of the Club’s data projector at the general meetings, which is providing an educational aspect to our meetings by showing historical Volkswagen DVDs. In fact, some of our members who have old VHS tapes are having them copied on to DVD, so it appears that we have many more informative DVDs to come. So don’t forget our meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at the RACV Club. At the next meeting on the 21st of March we will be presenting the Club trophies for 2005.

The Club’s web site www.vwclub.com.au is receiving many hits requesting membership information and e-mail questions for information on VW. The Club’s web master David Holinger is currently upgrading the site to make it more user friendly and easier to update. I expect that this should be operational within the month so keep visiting the site. We also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved.

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Another reminder that John Stevens has arranged the General Meeting in April at Ray’s Outdoors at Nunawading, where the store will stay open for us from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They will be offering HUGE discounts on outdoor gear which will be of special interest to members, and in particular to those going on the central Australian trip. However, the date of the meeting has had to be changed to Tuesday the 11th of April - so please don’t forget to change the date in your diaries.

For all those members who are not going to the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, Sunday the 26th of March is the VW Cruisers Jamboree at the Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby. Once again the event is being organised by Anthony Surie and will be sponsored by Vollkommen Art. But wait - there’s more! In addition to the Jamboree, Vollkommen Art will be opening their workshop at 7pm on Friday the 24th and will provide a barbecue for all those hungry people who attend, while on the Saturday night a Chapel Street Cruise has been organised and will commence at the park in Alexandra Avenue opposite Como Park - with the cruise going to the German Club Tivoli on Dandenong Road in Prahran.

I’ll see you at the general meeting on Tuesday 21st March. •

> Scenes from the VWCV’s recent trip to Hanging Rock.

Photos courtesy of Cheryl Ermel and Paul Kinsey.

Thank you As many of you will be aware, Jon Edsell has decided to reluctantly relinquish his role of VWCV Motorsport and Group 5 Representative. The VWCV Committee and members would like say a special thank to Jon Edsell for his many years of dedication to VWCV Motorsport. He has done an outstanding job in undertaking the challenging role of co-ordinating VWCV Motorsport, and his passion for motorsport and running events will be greatly missed. Thanks again Jon...

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what’s on

March

Sunday 19th March* VWCV Cruise to Mount Eliza Cruise to the Manyung Gallery, Mount Eliza, to check out some VW artwork

by Andrew Mangelsdorf, then on to Mornington for lunch.

Venue: Meet at Brandon Park at 9.30am for a 10am departure.

Contact: Jen Littlechild for further information on 0431 160 097.

See advertisement on page 11.

Tuesday 21st March* VWCV General Meeting, Point Score & Trophy Presentation - RACV Club Venue: 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Time: Meeting commences 8pm.

Friday 24th March* VW Cruisers present the VOLLKOMMEN ART BBQ Get Together All welcome to see the workshop and chat to the guys who turn out some of the fastest and best show winning cars around. The guys are opening the doors and putting on a BBQ for all who turn up. Bring the VW and park for a great night. BYO drink and deck chair.

Venue: Unit 2/2 Meriton Place, Clayton (Melway Ref 79 C4). Time: From 7pm.

Contact: Nathan or Anthony on 0419 340 250 or 0414 344 331 - see ad on page 29.

Saturday 25th March*

DELUX & DUBCUSTOMS are proud to present the Chapel Street Cruise We will travel down Chapel Street to Dandenong Road, turn left, then on to the German Tivoli Club where we can park. The German Club is located on the corner of Dandenong Road and Closeburn Avenue, Prahran (Melway Ref 58 G8). There will be plenty of opportunities to grab a schnitzel and a bier in the club upstairs.

Venue: Cruise from Thomas Oval, Alexander Avenue, South Yarra (Melway Ref 2M D2).

Time: Meet at 7pm. Contact: Nathan or Anthony on 0419 340 250 or 0414 344 331 - see ad on page 15.

Sunday 26th March* VW Cruisers Present the 2006 Jamboree It is a casual Show and Shine, with trophy prizes for all types and conditions of VW. Price for entry to grounds $2.50 per person, $1 for kids. NO OTHER FEES ON THE DAY. There will be a swap meet (bring your stuff to sell), trade stands, lots to do for the kids (rides etc. at your own cost) and the shopaholics will be catered for with a huge undercover market on site. Food on sale at the kiosk or BYO BBQ or picnic in the grounds (BBQs are provided free) - you can even bring your fishing rod to maybe catch your lunch in the lake. This is a fun and easy day, so come on down and look at some cool and classic VWs while you shop a little, eat a little, talk VWs a lot and relax. Kombi Coffee van present on the day.

Venue: Caribbean Gardens (Melway Ref 72 G10) Scoresby. Time: Show starts 9am.

Contact: Nathan or Anthony on 0419 340 250 or 0414 344 331 - see advertisement on page 3.

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> April

more information contact Vince Zito on 0418 137 855.

Tuesday 11th April*

Saturday 27th May*

General Meeting - Special meeting to be held at Ray’s Tent City, from 7pm.

287 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.

20% OFF almost everything in store, 5% Club rebate on all purchases, product demonstrations, exciting raffles, prizes and give aways. See advertisement on page 10.

VWCV Dinner Dance - from 7pm.

To be held at the Eltham Gateway Motel and Conference Centre, 1339 Main Road, Eltham.

See advertisement and booking form on page 28-29.

Friday 14th to Monday 17th April* The Volkswagen Club of South Australia present the 2006 National Bug-In, Murray Bridge, South Australia. For more information please contact Phil and Henny Southam on 08 8381 3085 or email southamp@bigpond.com Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April* The Nationals - Australia's Premier VW and Audi event for all the family. See the biggest variety of VWs and Audis in Australia.

Now in its 19th great year, the VW Nationals has become the event for all VW and Audi Owners. See the most immaculate array of models from just about every production year. Enter your car in one of the categories below or just come and look. It’s the event for the enthusiast and all the family. Heaps of events all weekend with Sunday the big ‘Show and Shine' day. VW Nationals Enquires: David Birchall 02 9534 4895 (AH).

from Epsom Road. No dogs permitted. Entrance fee $12 for display cars with occupants, spectator admission $12 - children under 16 free. Gates open for display cars at 8.30am, for spectators at 10am.

All enquiries please phone 03 9890 0524 or see website www.aomc.asn.au

> May

Sunday 28th May* VWCV Concourse. To be held at Eltham Park. More information in future issues...

> June Tuesday 20th June*

Tuesday 16th May*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

> July

Saturday 20th May*

Tuesday 18th July*

VWCV Tech Day at Antique Tyres, 134 McEwan Road, West Heidelberg. From 12pm (BBQ for VWCV members). See the large range of tyres available for your Volkswagen - visit their website www. antiquetyres.com.au. For

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Sunday 23rd July* VWCV Christmas in July Cruise.

More information in future issues...

Sunday 30th April* British and European Motoring Show 2006 - proudly sponsored by the RACV. Victoria’s biggest display of classics from Europe and Britain.

Children’s entertainment, music, lots of trophies, refreshments.To be held at Flemington Racecourse - entry

> Scenes from the VWCV’s recent trip to Hanging Rock. Photos courtesy of Paul Kinsey.

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Mount Eliza CRUISE

SUNDAY MARCH 19TH Cruise to Manyung Gallery at Mount Eliza to see the Volkswagen inspired artwork of Andrew Mangelsdorf, and then on to Mornington for lunch Meet at Brandon Park at 9.30am for a 10am departure Cruise to Manyung Gallery (1408 Nepean Hwy, Mount Eliza) then cruise to Mornington

Contact Jen Littlechild for more information on 0431 160 097

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> October

> November

Tuesday 15th August*

Tuesday 17th October*

Sunday 27th November*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

VWCV Day of the Volkswagen.

More information in future issues...

Sunday 27th August*

Please note: *These events marked attract club points.

VWCV Cruise to Walhalla. Cruise down through Gippsland and visit the spectacular narrow gauge railway. More information in future issues...

> September Tuesday 19th September* General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

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VWCV Tech Day

> Saturday 20th May from 12pm

Check out what tyres are available for your

Volkswagen > A practical guide for those wondering what’s available in the way of tyres for their VW - see a large range of cross-ply, radial, whitewall and blackwall tyres to suit all VW needs > To be held at Antique Tyres 134 McEwan Street, West Heidelberg > BBQ lunch available from 12pm for VWCV members > For information please contact: Vince Zitto on 0418 137 855 > Visit www.antiquetyres.com.au to preview some of their range...

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Membership Mumbo > Ross Woolley VWCV Memberships Current total memberships for the Volkswagen Club of Victoria - 451.

New Members The following people joined the VWCV in January/February 2006: Anthony Orchard Sam Knight Benjamin Thompson Tamara Watt Margaret Ferguson

Richard Jordon Sally Knight Geoff Toughill Kate Bodle Ian Ferguson

Wayne Woods Ross Harrison Andrew Toughill Rachel Pearce

Adam Koniaras Rachel Thompson Joshua Schuster Hugo Davies

Welcome and thankyou on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Rejoining Members The following members rejoined the Volkswagen Club of Victoria in February 2006: Ralph Proctor Kevin Fox John Stevens Frank Gherghetta Bernard Moroson Liz Crock

Neville Smart Patrick Duane Jan Stevens Ken Watts Christine Moroson Gaincarlo Di Stefano

Steven Faure John Pinkerton Mathew Frencham Andrew Teleki Ron Bell

Stephen Forrest Matthew Townsend Ursula Weidenmuller Charmaine Redford Phil Hearn

Thankyou on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Membership Renewal Reminder Reminder for the following members of your membership renewal thanks: Raymond Boyd Greer Chris Cole John Dutton Norm Holyoak Ian Skinner Linus Dalton-Smith Roger Gaff Joanne Darmann

David J Weston Paul Schefferle Andrew Gray Fay Holyoak Hans Heine Christian At Pydde William Lac Chris Antonello

Warren Hawkins Donald Ermel Oliver Fulljames Thomas Seymour Brad Wells Carol Young Keith Toughill Cale Antonello

Felix Morales Ron Hodgetts Ryan Camilleri Paul Hamilton Keith Dusting Chris Anderson Todd Darmann Karlena Proctor

Please note, if you renewed your membership after the 7th of March 2006, please ignore the above renewal reminder.

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Electrons in the Car > Everything you wanted to know about your car’s electrics by Bernd Wachs...

ELECTRON's topic for this month is wire.

Wire, for those who don’t know what it is, are those long bits of coloured spaghetti looking stuff that runs around in the body of the car which interconnects a lot of electrical gizmos such as lights, switches, ignition coils, battery, alternator etc.

The job of the wire is to guide electrical energy to various devices in the car to enable them to perform special jobs such as being converted to light in light bulbs, being converted to a spark to ignite petrol / gas vapour, which is then converted to mechanical energy which makes the car move. Wire is mainly made from copper and comes in different thicknesses, depending on the amount of current (electrons) that are required to be transported from A to B. For example, the internal light usually requires a small wire (size of spaghetti) whilst the cable running between the battery and the starter motor is usually a large wire (size of the average garden hose).

There can be up to about 2 kilometres of cable in some modern cars.

In some auto stores wire is sold on small reels with the words "mm in diameter" or "8 amp (current) rating" marked on them.

This information is not necessarily correct when choosing cable, unless you know that it has been produced and marked by a reputable cable maker. Usually when they talk about diameter they talk about the overall diameter which includes the insulation, or they say it is 8 amp or 16 amp rated wire. However, when you take a good look at it you will notice that the insulation is thicker on the 16 amp rated cable, but the actual diameter of wire is not appropriately thicker when compared to the 8 amp wire. The correct way of describing wire current handling capacity is related to the actual wire area (diameter) square millimetre

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(metric) or AWG (American Wire Gauge). The correct diameter choice requires you to know the current needed, length and voltage drop (loss) permitted. I will discuss this in more detail next month.

Component of the Month Each month I will describe in basic terms the operation of an electronic component so that you have a better understanding on the complexities of car electronics. The component for this moth is called a "diode.” The main purpose of a diode is to allow the flow of electrical current in one direction only. This is handy if you want to allow current generated from a number of different places to a single point but not to another place.

Diodes come in different shapes and sizes.

The symbol and direction of current in a diode are shown below.

The basic marking line around a cylindrical shaped diode indicates that it is the cathode, the other being the anode. Diodes which are not cylindrical will require a check with the manufacturer to know which end is which.

Below are some examples of these. •

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Picnic at Hanging Rock > Action from the VWCV trip to Hanging Rock...

> Top to bottom: One of the VWCV’s newest members with her Kombi, John Stevens doing a fantastic job with the BBQ, and some of the vehicles on display. Photos courtesy of Cheryl Ermel and Paul Kinsey.

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Outdoor Shop Group Membership > John Stevens

With the level of interest that is currently being demonstrated in trips and weekends away, like the upcoming booked-out Kennett River Trip, ‘Round Victoria Adventures’ and also general overnight camp-outs the club has made arrangements with three outdoor stores that will provide terrific benefits to both individual members and the VWCV. These arrangements provide for membership of group schemes with Anaconda Adventure Store in Canterbury Road, Bayswater and all Rays Outdoors stores and a general discount that applies at all Aussie Disposals stores.

The deal is:• Aussie Disposals will now give a 10% discount to all VWCV members in any of their Victorian stores on production of the VWCV membership card. Arrangement is now effective.

• Anaconda has given me a big supply of their Ultimate Adventure Club membership application forms. All our club members need to do is complete the application and send it off (electronically is OK) to Anaconda.

Once processed Anaconda will offer VWCV members various discounts on store brands,

gas refills, rental rates, sales brochures and invitations to their Ultimate Adventure Club events and discount nights. 5% of the value of all member sales is directed to VWCV. • Rays Outdoors has given me a big supply of membership applications, pre-paid return mail envelopes, membership cards and covering information. Again, these will be made available to our members at meetings and all they need to do is complete the application and send it off. Once completed Rays will offer 6.5% discounts to members store wide on all lines, 3.5% of sales back to the club and access to special larger discount programmes. This applies at all Rays stores.

Please come and see me at any club meeting for the application forms.

If you are already a member of either the Anaconda or Rays schemes it is suggested that you re-apply under the new arrangement and cancel your existing membership so that the club can get the benefit of the % of sales rebate.

The club is also planning a very special night at Rays Outdoor Store in Nunawading on Tuesday 11 April 2006. Details appear elsewhere in this magazine. This will be a great opportunity to get product information, gain big discounts on a huge range of outdoor goods and participate in raffles/give aways. Please put this date in your diaries now so you don’t miss out. •

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Now, a Really Fast Porsche > From ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ - 3/2006

For some people, regular Porsches aren't fast enough, which is why cars like this are born. The Porsche GT3 is a high-powered, lightweight version of the 911 that delivers even more grunt for those with a need for speed.

The new GT3 is due to arrive in Australian showrooms in August, just three months after it is planned to go on sale in Germany. The price: $253,200. Only 50 will be imported each year.

The GT3 was unveiled at last week's Geneva motor show with the fifth-generation 911 Turbo. The new car continues an illustrious tradition of race-bred Porsche models and it uses a reworked version of its predecessor's naturally-aspired 3.6-litre sixcylinder engine tuned to deliver a massive 309kW.

Like earlier GT3 models, the new one has been created to support Porsche's sports car race program.

It homologates new mechanical and aerodynamic components to meet the latest FIA GT sports car regulations.

However, it's no bare-asbones special. After listening to buyer demands, Porsche has poured greater levels of standard equipment and comfort into the new car.

Careful consideration to weight has seen it rise only slightly above that of its predecessor.

As these first official photographs reveal, the new GT3 is distinguished from lesser 911 models by a new body kit honed for aerodynamic efficiency in Porsche's Stuttgart-based wind tunnel.

It includes a complex front bumper that provides increased cooling for the frontmounted radiators, a prominent two-wing spoiler, centrally mounted tailpipes and a new rear bumper designed to draw hot air away from the rear-mounted engine.

A lowered ride height and 19-inch alloy wheels add a menacing touch to the appearance.

Inside, it has the latest 911's dashboard and interior trim. There's a thick steering wheel and gear lever - both covered in Alcantara, along with warning lights to indicate the optimum gearshift point.

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VW Biwak > ‘Sydney Morning Herald’ - 3/2006 This is one of those cars that makes you stop and say: "Why didn't I think of that?"

Thankfully there are companies such as German design house EDAG to have these ideas for us. To create the Biwak, it took a regular Volkswagen Beetle and fitted a wagon roof to it to create more interior space for commercial or family use, although the rough and ready high-riding stance is intended to give the car a workhorse look.

EDAG did this experiment on its own and has prepared the business case for VW should the company want to build it (fingers crossed). Best of all, you don't have to worry about getting a scratch on it: the Biwak is deliberately covered in "scratches" thanks to a cracked paint-style surface. "The crinkle finish lends itself to a used look.

We are giving the customer the freedom to make full use of the vehicle, dispelling his or her worries about that first, inevitable scratch in the paintwork," says the company PR blurb.

"It's just one example of how colour and trim can be employed as marketing instruments." •

Two versions of the GT3 are planned: a standard model with comfort seats and an entertainment system as well as a circuitorientated Clubsport model with hard shellseats, six point harnesses, lightened door trims, a bolt-in rollcage, fire extinguisher and a battery cut out.

At 1395kg, the new GT3 weighs 15kg more than its predecessor. This translates to a weight to power weight ratio of just 4.57kg/kW and, according to Porsche's own acceleration figures, a 0-100kmh time of 4.3 seconds - half a second quicker than the old GT3. A more telling indication of its performance, however, is the 0-160kmh time of just 8.7 seconds and 310kmh top speed, bettering the old model by 0.6 seconds and 8kmh.

Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with

slightly shorter travel than in the standard 911 and a fully mechanical limited slip differential. Underpinning it all is a heavily upgraded McPherson strut (front) and multilink (rear) suspension fitted for the first time with Porsche Active Suspension Management.

It gives the choice between two damper settings. The standard one closely matches the previous model's; the sport mode is tuned to deliver greater body control and a more responsive throttle action. There's also a switchable traction control device with so-called traction-slip and drag torque control functions from the Carrera GT, soon-to-bediscontinued. •

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General Meeting Mini Auctions > By Andrew Ermel Every General Meeting from now on will feature a ‘mini’ auction after the first break.

Those who came to the last General Meeting had the opportunity to buy some very desirable VW bits and pieces on offer.

These items included an oval Beetle steering wheel, hard to obtain books, car models and some rare memorabilia.

The idea of the mini auction is to give you the opportunity to sell items to club members rather than having to advertise them. You can view the items during the break and speak to the potential sellers and buyers. Because it is an auction, it gives everyone a fair go at buying items. Also the club benefits if the item exceeds the seller’s reserve price.

How does it work?

If you have any bits and pieces that you want to sell, bring them along to the general meeting. The items must be small enough to be carried, reasonable condition and above all, clean. There will be a maximum of six items per mini auction. If more than six items are to be auctioned, the auction will be limited to one item per seller. You set the price you want for the item, and this becomes the reserve - and what you receive from the sale. The item is then auctioned to the members during the meeting. If the item fails to reach the reserve, it is withdrawn

from sale. If the item exceeds the reserve price, you get the reserve amount and the club get the remainder as a form of a donation.

Also you may have something of value that you wish to donate to the club for auction, and the club would be most appreciative.

So get those surplus items and make yourself some money.

Remember the items can be of anything of interest to other club members. •

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Kennett River Weekend > By Matt Kinsey The VWCV held its annual camping trip to Kennett River over the weekend of March 3rd to 5th. Each year this event seems to get more and more popular, with nearly 80 people rocking up with their VWs this year.

It was really a weekend to chill out - people could come and go as they pleased. The weather was spectacular - we spent many hours at the beach (in the water too!). It was amazing to see virtually everybody in the surf with their body boards.

Unlike previous years, everybody did not cruise down the Great Ocean Road in one large group. Many people were keen to get to Kennett River as early as possible, with some people arriving Thursday, most on Friday, and a few on Saturday. The VWCV represented at least half the campers in the caravan park.

The Kennett River Caravan Park was a very lush and serene place to camp, with lots of wildlife. There were heaps of possums, ducks and a few randy koalas who kept some people on their toes during the night. Most people opted for camping in tents, while a small number had cabins.

On Saturday morning a small contingent headed up to Apollo Bay to get some breakfast (and real coffee) and to buy some supplies for lunch and dinner, as well as visiting the local Saturday market.

Saturday night was glow-worm night.

Many of us packed into Red Bus and the high roof Kombi for the trek up into the Otways to check out the glow worms.

The road up into the National Park was a

little more off-road than I imagined, but the Kombis handled the treacherous road with no problems.

As usual with these events, an excellent level of catering was provided by the Club with lunch and dinner on the Saturday being provided, as well as breakfast on the Sunday morning. A huge variety of food was on offer - it was much more than just a sausage in a piece of bread! Special thanks should go to the Ermels and in particular Cheryl for their outstanding efforts over the weekend in making this possible (as well as the many other members who pitched in and helped out with the serving of the food).

Thanks should also go to the Kennett River Caravan Park for their excellent hospitality over the weekend. •

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> For Sale

for sale

For Sale

Please Note:

• All additions to this section MUST be accompanied by either registration number, chassis number or VIN number.

Advertisements for vehicles without these details WILL NOT be published.

• Advertisements will be limited to a period of two months only. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the initial two month period, please contact the Editor(s).

Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor: 27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072 Email: wagensville@yahoo.com.au

> For Sale >For Sale: 1975 L Model Beetle, fully restored 2000 in original colours, current owner since 1988, original 1.6 motor reconditioned December 2005 with 12 months warranty, CD/stereo, alloy wheels, tow bar, immaculate condition, nothing to spend, registered IHH 410 thru Oct 2006.

Price: $6,500 with RWC Contact: Malcolm on 03 9729 5891 or 0419 729 589

> For Sale >For Sale: Audi Fox 1975 1600cc 4cyl, 4sp man, 78,000km.

Eng No: ZC074321. Unregistered.

A1 mechanics, Good Body. C/w 3 spare panels, 1 rear bumper and

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many rare extras.

Car features include twin barrel Holly carb, re-fibreglassed dash, driving lights, air horn, Sony 80W front splits. Recent radiator re-core and engine tune. Unique history with car permanently garaged between 1987 to 1997. Panels include color coded 2 rear doors, boot lid + rear chrome bumper. Extras include rare badges, steering boss kit, tail lights, headlights, bumper lights, spare VDO gauge panel plus much more.

Retired since December 2003 as I have another car. Driven 2 months ago up my driveway and still going strong. Only needs new battery, temp gauge replacement and new tyre. A real find for Audi/Passat enthusiasts.

Price: $700 ONO Contact: Tim on 0428 525 884 or email tbp79@optusnet.com.au Blackburn, Victoria

>For Sale: Best number plates for your hot Volkswagen.

"HOT1VW" says it all. Unused and brand new from VicRoads. $3000 or best offer.

Price: $3000 ONO Contact: David on 0427 887 558

> For Sale >For Sale: 1974 Superbug L model, Citrus Red. RWC. Good Condition. 1600 engine. NAD 851 SE Subs.

Price: $3,500 ONO Contact: Teneille on 0414 692 647

> For Sale >For Sale: 1965 Beetle looking for an enthusiast to look after it - family owned since new, always garaged car, all original with 98,000 miles on the untouched 1200 and the 6 volt works perfectly. Sold new from Lennock Motors. Rego. AA 26 BJ (NSW).

Contact: Scott on 02 4254 9018 (work) or 02 4225 1512 (home) (Keiraville NSW)

> For Sale >For Sale: 'KAFER" Number Plate: the ultimate plate for your Beetle! Kafer is the actual German translation for Beetle.

Price: $5000 ONO Contact: Craig on 0417 527 022

> Wanted >Wanted: Set of headlight covers to suit Mark III 1995 model Golf - also a dash mat in good condition to suit same vehicle.

Contact: Fay on 03 5127 1651 in the evenings

> For Sale >For Sale: Mk 1 Golf workshop manual • Mk 1 Golf mag wheels (13x5.5) x5 - rare • Mk 1 Golf bits incl front guards, bonnet, hatch, centre console, radiator, instrument cluster, and distributor assy • Mk 1 Golf GTi wheel flares x3 and rear KAMEI roof spoiler • Mk 1 Golf 1977, fuel injected 1800cc Audi motor, white 2 door, good body (like owner), Volkscare prepared and maintained, stiffened-lowered suspension, SWM-273, ex-Hosie GTi exhaust • Mk 3 wheels with

good rubber, GTi flares, temperamental sound system, 6 mths rego, it's a modern classic! Start thinking upwards of $3000 • Mk 2 Golf GTi steel wheels(14 x 6) x 2 with A008R "slicks" - good for track work • Mk 2 Golf GTi front spoiler(Australian specs) - brand new • Mk 2 Golf GTi external trims and mudflap • Mk 4 Golf GLE steel wheels (15 x 6) x 4 with tyres (2 Michelin, 2 Yokohama) • Mk 3 Golf JAMEX racing springs x4 lower car by 32mm • Mk 3 Golf 2litre standard rear exhaust and muffler - very little use • Mk 4 Golf GLE 20v 1800cc standard rear exhaust and mufflers - very little use • Mk 4 Golf GLE headlight protectors • Mk 4 Golf GLE standard suspension incl mcpherson struts,rear shocks and springs x 4 • Mk 4 Golf R32 (first reg April 2004), No 164 out of 200 imported into Australia, 32000km, SUA800, silver, awd, 6 speed, airbags galore, traction control,

cd/cassette/radio, KONIG racing seats, 18x8 OZ wheels, 3200cc 32v V6 that goes like stink, exhaust rumble/scream to die for, offers around the $55,000 mark will get you the fastest production Golf made to date condition to suit same vehicle.

Contact: Racin Rob 9481 7002 ah/bh, fourbtoo@bigpond.net.au I can supply digital photos of some of the above items or come view the lot at my secret location: Busselmann Racing Team based in Thornbury. All part prices are negotiable - make an offer!

> For Sale >For Sale: 1970 VW Beetle.

70,000 miles only. Original not restored. Minor body work only required. Rego. KVK 871.

Contact: Peter after midday on 0419 897 199

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>For Sale: Red 1971 VW Superbug convertible - it's been resprayed and comes with 12 months registration and is close to roadworthy. In general it's a tidy car and is fairly original, but due to other commitments I need to sell it - comes with alarm, CD player plus a few extras.

Rego. PYO 820.

Price: $$2,500 with RWC Contact: Jamie on 0428 826 448 or by email jcwilson@ihug.com.au

>For Sale: VW 1975 L- Bug, Mustard and in original condition. Have started the renovation project but no longer have the available time. In good running condition and used regularly. RWC and 5 mths rego. IEL 045.

S/N 1879440.

Price: $3,000 Contact: Phone Mark on 0403 095 871

> For Sale >For Sale: Immaculate Karmann Ghia.

This car was from the Sydney Motor Museum, then came down to Melbourne 2 years ago. This car has been totally stripped down to the nuts and bolts and fully restored with bare metal respray in original colours, which is a mint yellow/ green with a dark green roof. The body has NO rust or dents. Interior fully re-upholstered, new tyres, 3 point inertia seat belts etc.

Mechanically the car has also been restored at time of rebuild, it has the 1974 running gear which includes a perfect 1600cc, synchro 4 speed, disc brakes. The who restoration is documented and will be supplied with the car along with the original sales brochure for the car and also some other literature to do with this fine example.

Highly reliable, and if your are after a excellent faultless Karmann, you won’t find much better than this car. Rego. 777 997.

Price: $15,000 Contact: Phone Patrick on 0408 238 784 or email patrick@responsedesign.com.au

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> For Sale >For Sale: Volkswagen Kombi Campervan, 1980 2 Lite 4 Speed Manual, RWC, August rego (TEDDY 6), Pop Top, 3 way fridge, 2 burner cooker, CD Player, Bullbar, towbar, alloy mags, side awning and roof rack.

Price: $$6,500 Contact: Phone David on 0411 231 781 (Mount Waverley)

> Wanted >For Sale: Type 3 station wagon (Variant). Preferably Automatic, later model (long nose), and in original condition, or mild-custom.

Prepared to pay $$$$ for a car in top condition.

Contact: Jean or John on 03 9755 2294

> For Sale >For Sale: VW 1974 Kombi, I bought him about two years ago and he had done about 30,000km on a reco engine. I have since done about 300km! He has new suspension, ball joints, cv boots, new windscreen and seals, original seats (in immaculate condition), newly painted (although a 'home job'), a few rust pockets have been cut out and bogged. He is fantastic to drive and starts everytime.

He has been garaged for the past two years. Rego. LWS 102 (original registration).

Contact: Emma on 0409 943 678

> For Sale >For Sale: 1996 LWB, automatic, camper-converted Transporter, Rego. NST 344, odometer 44,472.

For those who weren’t at the 2005 DOVW, this car was awarded 4 trophies, including Car of Show Modified. Never used as camper, so the conversion is in new condition. It should belong to someone who can use it and enjoy it. Bob Reid at Burwin VW (9752 2844)

has offered to answer any technical questions about the car.

Price: $30,000 to the right home Contact: Helen on 03 9725 7830

> For Sale >For Sale: Mk1 Golf GTi 1600 8v motor complete but partially dissasembled does not include injection or oil-filter adapter.

Price: $350 >For Sale: Mk1 Golf GTi 1600 8v 5 spd close ratio gearbox in pieces.

Price: $250 >For Sale: Mk1 Golf GTi black side strips (complete set) and rubbing strips in good general condition.

Price: $70

running (won't take much to run).

GTi front brakes (near new), race shocks and springs (near new), remote central locking, webber carb. Lots of spares. VIN: 1763310033.

Price: $1,400 Contact: Carl on 0408 329 841 or 03 9397 7369

> For Sale >For Sale: VW 1966 Beetle, blue, 30 years with the same owner, all original condition, interior spotless, travelled under 100,000 miles, rego. SMH 422.

Registered until May 2006.

Price: $3,000 ONO Contact: Nancy on 03 9783 1060 (Frankston area)

>For Sale: Mk1 Golf GTi Hella interior headlights for 4 headlight grilles in very good condition.

Price: $150 >For Sale: Mk2 Golf 1800 8v GTi early (84) solid lifter cylinder head, complete with camshaft.

Price: $150 >For Sale: Mk1 Golf 76' LS 2 door manual white average conditon (but close to RW). Unreg. Not

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Camberwell Volkswagen 675 Burwood Road HAWTHORN • P: 03 9811 1888 Contact Dane Kelly and ask for member discount.

Technical Bookshop

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Volkscare

4 Macquarie Place BORONIA • P: 03 9729 9281 Contact Michael Clark for 10% discount on parts (maximum discount $50).

Does not include genuine or special orders.

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