Wagensville NOV 05

November 2005 Volume 51 • Number 7

Day of the Volkswagen > Sunday 27th November www.vwclub.com.au

Information

Inside > this issue Paul’s Ramblings Calendar of Events VWCV Tech Day General Meeting Auctions DOVW Entry Form VW Has Proton Plans For Sale VWCV 4 Day Tour Electrons in the Car 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 2nd December 2005

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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.

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committee

Committee

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

Vice-President - Michael Cronnin Secretary - Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 • cheryle@melbpc.org.au

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

Additional Committee Member Jon 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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Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell 03 9844 3420 • jon.edsell@gm.com

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

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Paul’s Ramblings > Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President After a big Cup Day weekend for the lucky VWCV members who took part in the 4-Day Cruise around Victoria, we now have the run up to Christmas. I believe the 4-Day Cruise was fantastic and a credit to the organisational skills of Ross Woolley. But don’t take my word for it; talk to the members who participated in the cruise. Ross continues to excel in the planning of these events and very special thanks must go once again to Ross.

Our next big event this year is the annual “Day of the Volkswagen” on Sunday 27th November at the Yarra Glen Racecourse. Entry prices remain the same as last year: Entry $6 Show cars (Club Members) $10 (Includes 2 people per car) Show cars (Non Members) $20 (Includes 2 people per car) Trophies will be awarded for both first and second places, while this year a metal medallion will also be awarded for third place. A raffle will be held on the day with great prizes.

1st Prize - One night’s (double) accommodation at the RACV Club in the City donated by the RACV Club; 2nd Prize - One night’s (double) accommodation at the RACV Club at Healesvilledonated by the RACV Club; 3rd Prize - Limited edition of the book “VW in Australia - The Forgotten Story”donated by Rod Davies; 4th Prize - Herbie DVD - donated by the VWCV. This event does need Club members to assist on the day so we can spread the load.

In this way everyone enjoys the day. People wishing to help who haven’t already indicat-

> VWCV 4-Day Tour - the cars cross Lake Hume.

Photo courtesy of Ben Stewart.

ed; please call me on 0417 547 268.

Traders who have shown their support on the day includes: Volkscare, Classic VW and Vintage VW from Sydney, KDF Werks, VWA Magazine, Shannons, Camberwell Volkswagen, Antique Tyres, Volkspower and the Herbie DVD Movie. Certainly an imposing list and the Club thanks you all for your support.

Another first this year is that we are attaching a copy of the entry form to the centre of the Wagensville News for the DOVW, to assist those members who are entering their car in the Show and Shine on the day.

Please fill in the form and bring it with you, as this will greatly assist us at the gate.

I’ll see you at our next General Meeting on Tuesday 15th November at the RACV Club. •

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what’s on

November

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th November Bendigo National Swap Meet

Tuesday 15th November* VWCV General Meeting - RACV Club Venue: 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Time: Meeting commences 8pm.

Sunday 27th November* VWCV Day of the Volkswagen Venue: Yarra Valley Racing Club, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen.

Melway Ref 275 B1.

Time: Gates open 9am - swap site holders and trade stand entry only from 8am.

Show and shine car entries close 11am SHARP! No dogs permitted.

Contact: Contact Richard Graham on 0418 527 862 or Paul Kinsey on 0417 547 268 for information.

> December Tuesday 13th December* Christmas General Meeting RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

> January

Sunday 22nd January* RACV Great Australian Rally.

Registration needs to be in before Christmas. Contact Frank Douglas.

Phone: 8704 2533. $30 per car.

Let Jen know on 0431 160 097 or 8711 3246 if you are joining the rally so we know how many to expect. Brochures are available from the RACV Club.

Tuesday 18th January* General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Entering your car in the 2005 Day of the Volkswagen?

Save time on the day and complete the entry form in the centre of this month’s Wagensville News and bring it along to the event...

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RACV Great Australian Rally > Sunday 22rd January

The bold, the beautiful and the eccentric will make up the largest gathering of old vehicles in Victoria for the 2006 RACV Great Australian Rally. More than 1000 vehicles, including motorcycles and commercial vehciles, will take part, making their way from Melbourne to Mornington Racecourse.

If you are interested in participating in this fantastic event‌ 1. Phone Frank Douglas on (03) 8704 2533 to book in your vehicle 2. Phone VWCV Social Secretary Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097, as she is co-ordinating the day for the VWCV. All VWs are advised to meet and depart from the Brandon Park meeting point.

Sunday 12th February* Picnic at Hanging Rock 18th Annual Car Rally. Costs to be advised. Meet at Calder Park at 9am. FREE BBQ AND DRINKS PROVIDED BY THE CLUB for all Vee Dubbers who come along. Let’s make this a big club event again in 2006 and have another great show of Volkswagens there.

> February Saturday 11th February* The idea of a Macedon Ranges Grand Tour was conceived several years ago, by two members of the local community who decided that they would promote tourism within the Macedon Region by creating an event for old cars. This is a fantastic event to be part of.

Cost to be advised.

Tuesday 14th February* General Meeting, Point Score and Trophy Presentation and Motor Sports Rundown - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

who are keen to make the most of the weekend. Details coming soon...

Tuesday 21st March* General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Sunday 26th March* VWCV Cruise. Details coming soon...

Please note: *These events marked attract club points.

> March Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March* Kennett River long weekend, starting Friday night again for those

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VWCV Tech Day > Dave Evans reports on the VWCV Tech Day about legally modifying your vehicle...

A motley crew of VWCV members descendTorque Automotive” has been the testing ed on Hillcrest Road in Eltham North to and certification of a variety of hot rods, listen to the Club’s resident engineering many Chevrolet and Ford based, some of guru give us the basic information on what which require unexpectedly large outlays of should be done to ensure a modified cash by the owner, for such mandatory vehicle of any size, capacity or age can items as full X-rays of welded joins become a legal vehicle for street use. anywhere on the car.

Bill Malkoutzis is a qualified VAS To sum up the afternoon, Engineer, with the knowledge and equipI felt it was one of the most interment on hand in his well equipped esting “Tech Days” the VWCV workshop to allow him to certify a vehicle has held. I would like to thank as being mechanically sound and safe for Paul Blacker for his part in use on public roads. organizing the event, and thanks Those who attended would, undoubtedto Bill for opening his workshop ly, have come away with a new awareness for the day. • of the statutory requirements for testing a modified vehicle for conformity to Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and other State requirements.

Bill gave us pratical demonstrations on the testing method for measuring torsional rigidity, using a Formula Vee as a model, with an assortment of dial gauges and compression measuring equipment.

Many complex aspects of testing were covered, from brake testing, approved wheel and tyre sizes, to mounting of safety harnesses and seat belts into the optimum locations for a specific car.

Bill’s Porsche was also looked over as another example of legality of ride height and seat belt mounting. > Modifications like these were not demonstrated at the Tech-Day. Much of Bill’s work of late, Photo courtesy of Michael Barnes. under his trading name of “Talk

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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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Entry Form If you are planning to enter your vehicle in this year’s Day of the Volkswagen Show and Shine, please complete this form and bring it with you on the day.

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Contact Number: ____________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Boot VW Model: _________________________________ Year: ______________ Colour: _____________________ 1 Please tick which category you are entering. Entry is limited to one vehicle per category.

❏ Beetle Standard up to 1957 ❏ Beetle Standard 1958 to 1967 ❏ Beetle Standard 1968 to 2004 ❏ Beetle Modified up to 1957 ❏ Beetle Modified 1958 to 1967 ❏ Beetle Modified 1968 to 2004 ❏ New Beetle Standard ❏ New Beetle Modified ❏ Kombi Standard T1 ❏ Kombi Standard T2 and T3 ❏ Kombi Standard T4 and T5 ❏ Kombi Modified T1 ❏ Kombi Modified T2 and T3 12

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• Standard/Modified classes – Cars entering standard classes will be judged on originality as well as presentation. You may enter a standard class if your car has modifications but will lose points doing so.

Lowering, wheels, etc. will affect your score. If you have any questions ask someone on the gate as you enter.

Water-cooled Post-2000 VW Variations

• Note: All personal information submitted will be kept private and sheets will be destroyed following the event.

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VW Has Proton Plans > From carsguide.com.au - 10/2005 A plan to bring cheaper Volkswagens to Australia is not dead yet. The German giant pitched a plan at the start of this year that would see Malaysian carmaker Proton build Volkswagen cars for the Proton is locked in debate about the deal, which would see VW buy a large number of company shares.

VW brand group chairman Wolfgang Bernhard, is waiting for Proton's decision.

"We made offers, we made proposals, but it needs to be worked out from their side," Bernhard says.

If the plan proceeds, Proton may be commissioned to build other models, including the medium-sized Passat.

As it stands, all Volkswagen models are imported from Europe. VW Australia experimented with a small Polo sedan from China, but sales were poor and the company will not order any more.

While VW was in the middle of negotiations to buy a share of Proton, Porsche bought about 20 per cent of shares in VW, giving it the majority share.

Bernhard says some shareholders are concerned Porsche will take advantage of VW, using its technology and low production costs. He says VW will draw up a contract with Porsche to ensure this doesn't happen.

Porsche and VW have worked together previously, including the development of the Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg Offroaders, using the same base to save costs.

"We are going to do business as we have in the past with Porsche, but it will be at arm's length as it would with any third party," he says.

Bernhard was in Sydney last week for the launch of the Polo GTi, a $26,990 hot hatch. He thinks the car is an alternative for drivers who want good performance, but are sick of paying the fuel bills for bigger engines. The Polo GTi has a 1.8-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with 110kW. •

New European Number Plates...

VicRoads has recently released a new type of number plate called 'Euro Plate.’ These plates have a similar layout and dimensions to the number plates made in Europe thereby making them ideal for European cars such as the ones owned by VWCV members. These plates complete your cars European feel, especially since the plate dimensions suit the car design. To mark the release of the 'Euro Plate' a special offer has been prepared for VWCV members. This promotion provides a 10% discount for all members who order the Euro-Plates through your club. This would mean that a standard Euro Plate would cost $355.50 (normally $395) and a personalised Euro Plate would cost $625.50 (normally $695). Contact VicRoads for details... •

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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

>For Sale: 2002 New Beetle, Volkscoupe, auto, silver colour and 18000 km. June 2006 rego. It has a sunroof and has only ever been kept under cover. Rego. RQB 050 VIN no.WUWZZZ9CZZM615244 Price: $26,250 Contact: Harald on 03 9398 4181 or 0417 052 835

>For Sale: Hella driving light kit to suit Golf 4. Fits into grilles in bumper bar. Kit includes lamps, bulbs, wiring harness, mounting hardware and custom grilles. Can supply factory headlight switch to suit front fog lamps.

Price: $250 Contact: Elly 03 9758 9319 or email kpayet@bigpond.net.au

> For Sale >For Sale: Mark II Golf VW, 1800, fuel injected, A/C, P/S, lady owner, pristine condition, 6.4lt per 100km highway running, 44 miles per gallon, registered “CARBIE”.

Price: $6,000 Contact: Evenings on 03 5127 1651

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> For Sale >For Sale: VW 1972 Type 4 411, 1700 CC, rego until 2/2006, RWC, rego. LJZ 542, SER.0585803, Mt. Waverly area.

Price: $3,900 ONO Contact: Gerald on 03 9803 6879

>For Sale: 1976 Golf. White, 4 door, in very good condition. It is registered and I am the 3rd owner it has had and I have the full service history for the car. It doesn't have a roadworthy certificate, but it won't require much to get one.

VIN/CHassis # SN1285399.

Rego. IPM 848.

Price: $2500 Contact: 0405 775 722

> For Sale >For Sale: Chrome Porsche type wheels and tyres for VW Beetle.

Price: $250 Contact: 0438 092 103

> For Sale >For Sale: VW Golf 2002 SE 1.6 litre, 5 speed manual, Ocean (British Racing Green), full VW service history, 58,000kms, alloys, a/c, airbags, one lady owner, club members car (new VW forces sale).

Rego. SBU 900.

Price: $18,250 ONO Contact: Lisa or Brenton 9395 3997/ 0418 333927/ 0408 997923

> For Sale >For Sale: VW 1975 L-Bug, white, all original condition completely stock.

Original interior and 1600cc engine. Will sell with RWC. Rego. TDD 247. Has thirteen months registration.

Price: $8,500 ONO Contact: Adrian on 03 9741 6291 or 0421 992 875 (Werribee)

> For Sale >For Sale: 1974 Campervan Rego. SBK790, VIN NO 2342102836. Engine reconditioned 7000km ago. Registered until 31.1.2006.

Price: Best offer above $4,500 Contact: Email rrohrbach@optusnet.com.au

> For Sale >For Sale: Roof racks to suit Mk 4 Golf.

Price: $160 Contact: Kim Whittles on 0418 394 538

> For Sale >For Sale: Volkswagen 1969 Kombi, reconditioned 1500cc engine, new gearbox, new clutch,

carbie and ignition coil. Receipts provided. She has a pop top, fridge, sink, fold out back seat/bed, lots of storage space, dual battery system, bull bars and windscreen protectors. Rego. QRG 454, engine no. V0165067, registered until January 2006. I would like to find somebody who will look after her and take her out on the open road - she loves that! PS. You will need counselling skills since there will be a lot of tears flowing when we part.

Price: $1,800 but this price is negotiable for the right person.

Contact: Deb on 03 9387 4364 or 0431 329 778

> For Sale >For Sale: 1961 VW Beetle, light greeny/blue colour, registered until November 2005. (NPF938), 1300 motor, needs work on passanger door, other panels in good order, it does needs a respray, we sanded off any rust spots and spot sprayed to prevent any more rust. Was being driven regularly until one month ago when it got stuck in 2nd gear. I brought it unregistered about 5 years ago and have had the motor fully restored and had it registered.

The suspension has been all fixed up.

It is a wonderful little car but I have too many cars and it has to go.

Price: $1,500 Contact: 02 6493 4223 or 0427 934 223 or by email meadrw@acr.net.au

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VWCV 4-Day Tour

> Scenes from the VWCV’s recent around Victoria tour...

> Clockwise top to bottom: The cars rest at Harrietville before climbing Mount Hotham; Ross’s Kombi is the main attraction as it receives some mechanical attention at Tawonga; the Kombis rest in the clouds after the climb up the mountain; the convoy cruising across the top of Mount Hotham. Photos courtesy of Ben Stewart and Richard Graham.

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> Clockwise top to bottom: Crossing Lake Hume in the rain; Kim relaxes in front of her new Beetle; the vehicles bask in the sun at Lakes Entrance before heading back to Melbourne; sunshine at last at Mount Beauty! Photos courtesy of Ben Stewart and Richard Graham.

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

The function of the battery in the car is to supply electrical energy required for various car components such as distributors, lights, windscreen motors, engine management systems, fans etc. It can also supply power for people’s individual requirements such as radios, TVs, CD players, the K-thumper machine, safety lights, fridges, electric winches etc.

The right type of battery should be chosen so that the appropriate energy requirements can be met. Here is my simple but not definitive guide on battery choices. If you have a car which has a petrol carburetor, does not have an electronic management system, and you just drive it reasonable regularly then the normal size battery is usually good enough. If your car has an engine management system then buy the largest battery that you can fit safely in the battery compartment.

The reason I say this is that as the vehicle’s electronics and connected gadgets increase, the amount of energy is drained from the battery and the system. The more a lead acid battery is discharged and kept in a discharged state the more you shorten its life. Car batteries are further divided into two groups.

The first is a cranking type and the other is deep cycle. The cranking style battery is designed to supply a large amount of current in a short time for devices such as starter motors. This battery usually has a larger number of plates but they are usually of thinner construction. The second type is a deep cycle battery which is designed to supply a reasonable amount of current but

over a much longer period of time. This type of battery has usually fewer but thicker plates.

The average life of a normal car lead acid battery is between 2 to 3 years. If you get 4 years you are doing well, anything above that is exceptional. It is also recommended that you boost charge the car battery on a regular basis, 2 to 3 months, using a battery charger.

This should only require a couple of hours.

You can usually tell when the battery is charged when the meter indicates less than 1 ampere is being supplied, or there are one or two light bars lit up on the battery charger.

Batteries come in different voltages and current ratings. Car batteries are usually 12 volts these days but some cars ran on 6 volts.

Others can also run on 24 volts. A battery is made up of a number of individual cells joined in series. Therefore a 6 V battery contains 3 cells in series, a 12 V battery contains 6 cells.

When we say that we have a 12 V battery this does not mean that it works at 12 V, it normally works at about 13.8 V which is maintained by the alternator / generator in the car. When the engine is off the battery voltage level drops down to about 12.8 volts.

When a battery is discharged the battery voltage drops down to about 10.5 volts. The battery voltage should not be used as a definite indication on how healthy a battery is, but as a guide. The true indication of a battery’s health is done using a hygrometer which will be covered later in another episode.

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Battery terminal corrosion Another major problem that affects car electrics is corrosion. It's that white powder that decides to congregate around the battery terminal and the cable connector to annoy you at the most inconvenient time. This problem can be reduced with a little work. Firstly disconnect the cable/connector from the battery and clean it off with a wire brush.

Make sure that none of the powder gets into the battery liquid. Now that has been removed mix in a bowl water with BiCarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda) and wipe it over the battery terminal, cable and the connecter. This will need to be done a couple of times. Remember to wear your safety glasses and chemical gloves. When the bubbling/ fizzing has stopped give it a final wash with water. Let it dry. Make sure that none of the cleaning liquid mixes with the battery acid.

To minimise the corrosion returning go and get the vaseline. What is good for the baby's b.. is good for the battery terminals, and give it a light coating. Use a brush to make sure that the connecter and any exposed cable gets a thin coating all over. Reconnect the cable to the battery and things should work better. It is a good idea to apply a thin coating before the corrosion starts.

I hope this makes things a little clearer now about batteries. More information about batteries later.

Next month we will cover another device that an electron has to pass through in its life as an electrical worker. •

Heading to Day of the Volkswagen this year?

PS I am a happy little battery supplying your car with electrical energy. I need my fluid levels checked regularly.

Which needs to be topped up from the Distillery.

All the billion trillion electrons I supply for you.

Need to be replaced by the generator or by you.

Since my life is very short compared with thee.

So please extend my life by taking care of me.

If you’re entering the show and shine save time on the day by completing the entry form in the centre of this month’s Wagensville News and bring it along to the event...

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discounts

Discounts

Australian VW Performance Centre

10/25 Lusher Road CROYDON • P: 03 9725 5366 Contact Mick for trade pricing typically 10% off retail on most parts and services (up to value of $100). Dyno tuning at $60 per hour.

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

Imported Car Wreckers 9 Booloora Road SPRINGVALE • P: 03 9547 2169 Contact Mark for 15% discount.

Technical Bookshop

295 Swanston Street MELBOURNE • P: 03 9663 3951 10% discount - does not apply to lower margin items such as magazines, some videos and sale/discount items.

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.

Volkspower 12 Florence Street BURWOOD • P: 03 9808 6777 Contact Dean for 10% discount on parts and servicing.

Wolfsburg Automotive 966 Mt Alexander Road ESSENDON • P: 03 9370 3100 Contact Gary for club member prices.

U Drive

Mark Pring • P: 9217 8866 U Drive is offering a 10% discount on all courses to all members of car clubs.

This applies to all our Formula Ford drive days & gift vouchers - www.udrive.com.au

Volkshome Automotive 16 Commercial Drive THOMASTOWN • P: 03 9464 0366 Contact John for club member prices.

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Thank You The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2004 Day of the Volkswagen: • Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance • Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive • Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies • Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare • KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models) • Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop

Membership Application Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Membership Officer • GPO Box1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 • Phone 0401 310 704

Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ State: ________ Post Code: ________ Telephone: (H) ______________________ (M) _____________________ Occupation:______________________ (W) _________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Competition Licence: Yes ❏ No ❏ (please tick)

• Vehicles - VWs only Model(s)/Year(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Capacity: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________

• I am interested in the following events/activities/functions: Being on the Committee

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Cruises

Fuel Economy Runs

Motorsport

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Social Events

Technical Sessions

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• Club Membership Fees Single Membership (12 months) includes $10 application fee*

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