http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/ 2010-09-08T10:09:38+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/ http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-03-09T11:15:49+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=adults_christmas_party_2008&rev=1236597349&do=diff Adults' Christmas Party 2008 This was held at the Bombay Bicycle Club, Ovingham, taking club members on a time trip back to the British Raj in India. It was a great evening, great food, great atmosphere, great company. See the full trip report on page 22 in the February BullSheet text/html 2009-04-07T12:47:56+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=childrens_christmas_party_2008&rev=1239108476&do=diff Children's Christmas Party, Dec 2008 (Photos courtesy of Paul Shinks) This was held at the Gorge Wildlife Park at Cudlee Creek near Adelaide. A great time was had by all, especially the children. See the full trip report on Page 24 in the February BullSheet magazine. Click on a photo for a larger view. text/html 2009-03-09T11:52:35+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=club_by-laws&rev=1236599555&do=diff SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (INC) CLUB BY-LAWS 1. Conduct of members A member contravening club by-laws or acceptable standards of conduct may be asked to leave- (a) a club meeting, by the President, or in his absence, the vice President or the Presidents nominee (b) a club trip, by the Trip Leader. Such incidents must be reported to the general committee. 2. Trip Leaders The Trip Leader has absolute authority over the whole trip. ( 1-10-76) 3. … text/html 2010-01-17T03:32:12+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=club_convoy_procedure&rev=1263699132&do=diff SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (INC) CLUB CONVOY PROCEDURE 1. The Trip Leader has absolute authority over the whole trip. (Refer to Club By-Law 2) 2. All drivers shall observe the regulations of the Road Traffic Act at all times. 3. Each driver is responsible for the vehicle behind. Keep the following vehicle in sight at all times (where conditions permit). Where visibility is poor, switch on your lights so that the vehicle ahead can see you. Wait at every turn with turn indicators o… text/html 2010-03-08T09:26:34+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=club_magazine_-_bullsheet&rev=1268040394&do=diff BullSheet Although our club magazine is called BullSheet, don't let that deter you - it's full of interesting and useful information. Click on the links below for some past issues. Some hints on using the viewer: To turn pages, slide the mouse cursor to the edge of the page and click on the arrow that appears. Or select a page by clicking on the thumbnails at the bottom. Move to other sets of pages by clicking on the buttons below the thumbnails. To zoom in, just click on the page. You … text/html 2009-01-17T13:20:48+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=code_of_ethics&rev=1232198448&do=diff RECREATIONAL VEHICLES CODE OF ETHICS * Keep to the laws and regulations on recreational vehicles. They change from State to State. * Others have a right to peace and solitude - avoid noisy driving or riding near settlements and general recreation areas. * Keep to approved vehicle corridors and tracks. On beaches and unvegetated areas, drive only where permitted. * Alpine areas, swamps and vegetated dunes are easily damaged. Avoid them. * Respect our wildlife. Stop and look, bu… text/html 2010-07-03T03:41:05+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=coming_trips&rev=1278128465&do=diff Coming Trips Note: Members wishing to go on a trip must add their names to the Trip List at a club meeting. If unable to do this, please contact the Trip Coordinator (see Committee page) or Trip Leader (see below) well in advance by phone. Non club members are welcome to come along and “try before you buy” but also must contact the Trip Coordinator or Trip Leader. Trip: Bakery Run text/html 2010-07-03T09:48:52+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=committee&rev=1278150532&do=diff Committee for 2010-2011 PresidentBruce McLean 8250 9240bmclean61 @ hotmail.com Vice PresidentPaul Ewins 8339 2169ewins81 @ hotmail.com Hon. SecretaryLiz Sloper8250 9240ersloper @ bigpond.com Minutes SecretaryHelen Manson8443 4749helen.manson @ tpg.com.au TreasurerTheresa Shinks8263 5384psh00016 @ bigpond.net.au EditorPaul Shinks8263 5384psh00016 @ bigpond.net.au General CommitteeJo Kinnear Paul Kinnear Jodie Miller8339 2169n/a Glenn Millis gmillis @ gmail.com Val Oakley8258 937… text/html 2009-02-21T14:14:31+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=constitution&rev=1235225671&do=diff CONSTITUTION SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, INC 1. NAME The name of the Club will be SUBARU FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED. 2. AIMS (a) The Club is formed for the purpose of; (a)(i) Holding, carrying on, arranging for, organising and conducting field events for Subaru four wheel drive vehicles in order to stimulate interest in their many and varied uses. (Amended, 2-6-89) (a)(ii) Promoting the good fellowship of motoring in all its branches. (a)(iii)Engag… text/html 2009-03-18T13:15:27+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=coongie_lakes&rev=1237382127&do=diff Coongie Lakes (Photos courtesy of Richard and Sue Temple) Click on any photo to get a larger image. Starting from Adelaide, we made our first campsite at Brachina Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. Second night was at Montecollina Bore on the Strzelecki Track. It runs hot - Sue is checking the temperature. On the third night, we reached our main destination, Coongie Lakes in the far northeast of SA. The lakes never dry out, and are a haven for bird life of all descriptions - well, almost. W… text/html 2009-10-31T06:40:14+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=helen_manson_-_this_is_your_life&rev=1256971214&do=diff Helen Manson - This is Your Life At the August General Meeting, Helen Manson was presented with her Life Membership of the Club. At this meeting, we watched a slide show, prepared by Paul Shinks from photos submitted by members, of things Helen had done within the club. Scroll down to have a look for yourself. The slide show is divided into 3 parts :-) CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE NEXT SET OF PHOTOS text/html 2009-10-31T06:41:25+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=helen_manson_-_this_is_your_life_-_part_2&rev=1256971285&do=diff CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE LAST SET OF PHOTOS text/html 2009-10-31T06:44:00+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=helen_manson_-_this_is_your_life_-_part_3&rev=1256971440&do=diff Helen was presented with a “This Is Your Life” book (with apologies to Mike Munro) and these words were included: Bruce McLean wrote a poem which was recited at the meeting: CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE GENERAL PHOTOS PAGE text/html 2009-03-21T03:45:10+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=home&rev=1237607110&do=diff Welcome to the official website of the Subaru 4WD Club of SA We are a family oriented club dedicated to the enjoyment and freedom that four wheel driving offers. Our trips range from several weeks in the Outback to a few hours of an evening around town. Whether you are a dedicated 4WD adventurer that loves to take on the toughest challenges that exploring this great country offers, or you are looking for a slightly more sedate way to explore and travel around, but want some great company and … text/html 2009-03-10T13:23:45+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=l_series_hill_climb&rev=1236691425&do=diff Subaru L Series Hill Climb Some other 4WD owners look down on Subarus as being “pretend” four wheel drives. Club member Steve Koschella took his L Series on a weekend trip with some friends who were also a bit skeptical of what a Subaru can do. Of 9 four wheel drives, only the Subaru (modified, he does admit) and two modified Landcruisers made it up! Video of this feat will be included when I work out how to... text/html 2009-03-10T12:55:42+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=links_and_sponsors&rev=1236689742&do=diff Click on a logo to visit their website Sponsors Array Eblens Array Electric Bug Array Rising Sun Array Copyfax Array Breadmakers Store Australian Subaru Clubs ArraySubaru 4WD Club of Queensland ArraySubaru and Recreational 4WD Club, NSW ArraySubaru 4WD Club of Victoria Array Subaru 4WD Club of Western Australia Array Impreza Subaru Owners Club of South Australia text/html 2010-01-17T02:15:30+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=members_handbook&rev=1263694530&do=diff Members Handbook Much of the information in the Members Handbook is also contained in other sections of this website. To view the handbook as a complete booklet, click here. text/html 2009-02-21T14:12:18+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=membership_application&rev=1235225538&do=diff Click on , print it, fill it in and forward to the Membership Officer at the club address on the Home page. Don't send any money just yet, as the application has to be approved first by the Committee. text/html 2009-04-07T12:46:04+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=mud_training_at_morgan&rev=1239108364&do=diff Mud Training at Morgan SA (Photos courtesy of Werner Kutsche) All these were taken at Morgan on the Murray River. A couple were not in the mud, but they do typify the sort of country available in the area. Ricco Simon Richard Kevin Karl Karl and Simon text/html 2009-10-31T06:49:43+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=news&rev=1256971783&do=diff News 06/09/2010The September issue of the club magazine BullSheet is now on-line24/08/2010Take a look at Trevor Harris receiving his Life Membership of the Club Don't forget the [Family Fun Day] on October 17! 10/08/2010We have been extremely fortunate in getting support from sponsors for our Family Fun Day, with donations at this stage reaching the total value of $2337! Here's a list of them... text/html 2010-08-24T12:32:01+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=photos&rev=1282653121&do=diff Photos Click on a trip or area below for photos taken by Club members Coongie Lakes Simpson Desert Simpson Desert - Part 2 Mud Training at Morgan Adults Christmas Party 2008 Childrens Christmas Party 2008 Vintage Subies Helen Manson - This is Your Life Helen Manson - This is Your Life - Part 2 Helen Manson - This is Your Life - Part 3 Trevor Life Membership Presentation text/html 2010-07-03T03:55:24+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=recent_trips&rev=1278129324&do=diff This page will give visitors to the Subaru 4WD Club website an idea of the type of trips that are offered by the Club. It was started in July 2010 and will gradually build up as trips are completed. Trip: Googs Track and Simpson Desert Date: 3 to 18 July Leader: Steve Burgess Phone: 8349 6960 Meet: TBA Notes: Assuming the gods are kind (and they must be, because they've recently dumped heaps of water up north) Steve intends to start by going up … text/html 2009-03-11T23:04:30+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1236812670&do=diff Home News Membership Application Committee Club Magazine - BullSheet Coming Trips Recent Trips Trip Reports Photos Members Handbook Code of Ethics Trip Discipline Club Convoy Procedure Constitution Club By-Laws UHF Channel Guide Links and Sponsors Contact Us text/html 2010-09-06T14:27:10+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=simpson_desert&rev=1283783230&do=diff Simpson Desert Trip (Photos courtesy of Richard and Sue Temple) Click on any photo to get a larger image. The group photo, before setting off from Adelaide Not much beside the Stuart Highway!Coober Pedy is quite an unusual townThe Breakaways near Coober Pedy are quite spectacularOn the way to the Painted Desert, it was all green, but the road was still dusty Campsite between Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta Creek crossing in the L Series. Yes, I know, there's not much water in the creek, but … text/html 2010-09-06T14:30:50+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=simpson_desert_-_part_2&rev=1283783450&do=diff Simpson Desert Trip - Part 2 (Photos courtesy of Richard and Sue Temple) Click on any photo to get a larger image. Steve, our intrepid leader, in his wolfie hat... Dawn in the desert Tony struggled up some of the dunes Descending yet another dune... ...and another Signposting in the desert can be a bit primitive The convoy stops for a quick cuppa The sunsets were glorious The sky was threatening in the morning At Poeppel Corner, where SA, NT and Qld meet. These are the photographers… text/html 2009-02-28T08:20:34+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=start&rev=1235809234&do=diff Established 1976 [Array] Click Here to enter[Array] text/html 2010-08-24T12:50:14+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=trevor_life_membership_presentation&rev=1282654214&do=diff Presentation of Life Membership to Trevor Harris At the August General Meeting, Trevor was presented with his Life Membership of the Club. Many past members returned for the evening to share their experiences with him (sometimes to his dismay) and family also attended. Karl (right) is shown here presenting the “certificate” to Trevor. text/html 2010-01-17T03:42:43+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=trip_discipline&rev=1263699763&do=diff SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (INC) TRIP DISCIPLINE 1. Attending a Trip Place your name & phone number on the Trip Board at meetings or contact the Trip Leader, then if any details of the trip change you can be informed of them. If you find you are unable to attend a trip please inform the trip leader as soon as possible, as some trips have a minimum or maximum limit, and /or costs for booking, catering etc. text/html 2009-06-29T13:49:25+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=trip_reports&rev=1246283365&do=diff Trip Reports Clean Up Australia Day 2009 Astronomy Evening Old Adelaide Gaol Night Tour Katarapko October 2009 You can read other recent trip reports in the Club magazine BullSheet text/html 2009-03-10T02:17:06+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=uhf_channel_guide&rev=1236651426&do=diff The 2-way radio channel normally used by the Subaru 4WD Club is UHF Ch 10. AM Ch 6 was also used previously, but that is rare these days. ---------- USE UHF CHANNELS COMMENTS Initial Call11To call or locate another station. Parties then switch to another channel to converseConversations9; 12-17; 19-21; 24-30; 39 Used for conversations between stations4WD Users10Generally used by 4WD Clubs and groupsCaravaners & Campers 18Holiday makers and travellers when in convoy and in national parksHigh… text/html 2010-04-24T07:28:37+00:00 http://www.subaru4wd.asn.au/doku.php?id=vintage_subies&rev=1272094117&do=diff Vintage Subarus A small collection of Subaru photos from the very early days of the Club. Unfortunately, the identity of some of the owners is unknown at this stage. If anyone can enlighten us as to who they are, it would be appreciated. Also, if you have other photos of early club vehicles or activities, please send them in. This “Ugly” was owned by Rory Liebelt (not a club member) MY model on Cape York trip - Owner Andrew Johnson