Melbourne members

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

I thought we should somehow start a list of the Melbourne members of the forum - maybe think about a group descent on the next WRX Club drive with a bunch of GTs????

Any takers? I know there's a few of us signed up for GT STi's? I can think of four or five (Rob, Darren, Adam, Chester, ....) who are in Melbourne and on the forum...

Cheers,




Darren

[agctr]

Im here....:icon_cool
Where are the other Melbourne Lads ?
Ada///M.

[gead]

hi there!...good to see so many melbourne members on this board...the mrt board is very sydney orientated...not that theres anything wrong with that :icon_wink

i look forward to meeting some of you in the new year...

[agctr]

Likewise gead, lets hope this thread gets cranking.
Ada///M.

[gead]

i spyed a nice looking atlantic blue spec b in the city today (melbourne)...it had private plates SPEC-B....is that anyone on here?

[agctr]

Hmm not that I am aware of.....
Also saw a AB Estate with Red rims.... hmmmm ?
Ada///M.

[agctr]

How is the sale of the Clio going ?
Ada///M.

[gead]

not much interest at the moment...i am hoping that after christmas it may spark some more interest...the good thing is that it has rego and insurance till june, so i can kinda wait till i get the right price...

blue car with red rims...very fashion forward!

[agctr]

Well I hope U can off load it soon.
Never driven the Clio but it has read pretty good in writeups.

Yeah re the red rims, not really my thing.... I was sorta thinking What the ?
Ada///M.

[gead]

yeah its a pretty sweet little car that goes incredibly well...it sure surprises a few people in much more expensive metal...its just not very big!

[agctr]

Well Im sure it goes well but the STi will destroy it I think.
Ada///M.

[icandy]

i'll be in melbourne during christmas to new years. look out for black liberty gt with 20s on it.

[jaspert]

Another Melbournian here who's willing to catch up if there's a drive day in the near future. I have seen quite a few GTs on the road of late so i hope more will jump in if they are on the forum.
Have been doing some minor tinkering to my Silver GT auto and can't wait to get my hand on the STi front lip from a Melbourne vendor who also happens to drive a Black GT.

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Hi Jasper,

Do you also post on the Yahoo forum too? Anyway, we'll have to have a GT cruise in Jan when all of the new STi's have appeared...

[jaspert]

Yes, infrequently though and i've just joined the MRT forum too.
Would love to catch up on future drive day and may be have a ride in your brand new STi car to see how the Bilstein struts and Pink spring combo feel as i have plan to mod my stock suspension next year.

best,
jasper

[jaspert]

Just read that some one has got his hands on his STI today from Dockland today ? Anyone here?
Can' t wait to hear your first impression of the car.

My car is in the garage at the moment being fitted with Bilstein strut and new spring. Can't wait to get it back tonight for a quick spin. Just hope it's not too bone jarring firm .

jasper

[gead]

Yeah, Darren got his...lucky bugga...i'm sure he's out drinving, not typing!

[jaspert]

Congrat Darren. Hope you can drop in for a quick update despite the festive season.
Gead, few more sleeps to go eh and bet the count down is annoying the hell out of you knowing that Darren has got his already :icon_bigg .

I spoke to STI a few weeks ago and they would know whether SA will allow the ECU mod to be retrofitted to MY 04-5 once the STI is officially released. I don't know how the STI special owners will feel about SA allowing the ECU mod to the earlier cars.

jasper

[gead]

i say go for it ...for me the whole thing is that i have a somewhat special edition of the car, its the whole package, from the rims, to the ecu, to the hood lining. I am sure there are other liberty's around with more power, bigger rims etc as after market mods, and i respect that (i don't have the time or inclination to go down that track). I have no probs with the ecu tune being offered as a mod

and yeah...the wait is killing me! :icon_evil:icon_evil:icon_evil

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

'tis late and put the car away a few hours ago to enjoy some (liquid) festive spirit. So far, impressions are very positive and I'm wrapped in the new car. Very driveable (for me it matches the Mazda now on pull away which the std GT did not), handles very well and the tint thing looks worse than it is from inside the car.

I'll try and share some high res pics, including interiors, tomorrow. Going to bed a very merry, and very happy chap!

Cheers,



Darren

p.s. I think I was first delivered but the wait is worth it - this car is an awesome piece of kit

[gead]

hey darren!...hope you had a nice xmas...any chance of some picks of your new toy?

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

I promise I will try and take some today. Been too busy celebrating to even be driving it until today...

Merry Xmas to all

[agctr]

Well good to see that everyone is still checking in esp over the Holiday period. Just a quick note to everyone, please take it easy out on the roads and look forward to catching up with everyone very soon.

I will be organising a group meet in the coming months so if anyone has any ideas / suggestions / sponsors etc, please let me know.
Ada///M.

PS.... Number 65.... not bad!

[Mondie]

G'day Darren,

Simon here, l contacted you several days ago from the Rex forum and have just stumbled across this forum.

After your PM and all your posts here mate you have my mouth watering, when are we gonna see pics of your Sti Lib? Urban Grey too :icon_bigg

This looks like a good forum.

Cheers Simon

[dmcgowan]

OK, OK, I know I owe pics but too busy :D

Will try tomorrow, honest heh heh

[jaspert]

I am getting the feeling you are crying wolf with the promised pictures :icon_bigg .
Are we still on for a get together or drive day in Jan ?
I will be out of the country from 25/1/2006 for 3 weeks

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Hey Jasper you cheeky sh*t - check out the thread I just started...

Damn it's hard to keep people happy in here!!!!!

:D :D :D

[jaspert]

I take it all back :icon_tong . Appreciate your effort.

jasper
p/s- more specific questions to come your way later.

[dmcgowan]

No sweat Jasper - know it was all in good fun and I feel duty bound to post as the proud owner of the first one on the road...

[agctr]

Hey Guys and Simon welcome onboard mate.
Fantastic to have you here and good to see that our member list is really growing.

In regards to the meet, we will no doubt have a small catch up prehaps in Feb/Mar or the leadup to the GP week. That way everyone will be here and have plenty of notice when, where and how the meet will go.

I have a few ideas sort of floating around at the moment but want this to be special and maybe have this one as a bit of an annual thing which would be great. If u have any suggestions, pls let me know.

Enjoy the ride Darren and speak soon.
Anyone seen or heard from Chester ?,
Jasper, where are u going OS? as mod shopping could be on yr list of things to do lol..... J/K
Speak with u all soon.
Ada///M.

[Mondie]

Guys,

l am not sure what mix of driving and socialising you are aiming for however a great destination for a day out is Walhalla in Gippsland. Its about a 70 min drive to Moe for those coming from Melbourne before turning off the Highway and heading up into the hills to Walhalla. Its a great drive and a beautiful destination.


Maybe too much driving but l thought it was worth suggesting.

Cheers Simon

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

Whatever we do should be low key as the police seem to always take an interest in the WRX type cruises. Could you imagine 10 new GTs going through a carefully placed speed camera....

Something near the GP would be good? Otherwise we should tag along on one of the social WRX drives - Tinter and I are both members and it would be awesome to turn up with say 5-10 of us all at once...

[agctr]

Agreed RE the Police situation, Im sure they do draw a lot of attention to the drivedays. But agree on something low key and MAYBE we could invite the WRX boys to our meet, Im sure they would be very interested and its just not us tagging along with them all the time.

I think the GP meet would be good as Im sure we would have a few interstate/international members/guests that would love to show up as well. Also thinking about getting some nice shirts and prehaps hats that made up for the meet, get some really nice ones with a few logos printed/badges on them, in around the AUD40 or so mark. Was thinking of trying to get some sponsors onboard for the meet as well which could be good. Any thoughts would be great.
Ada///M.

[jaspert]

Adam,
I'm going to S'pore and Malaysia for 3 weeks so car mod shopping is off the plan at this stage. :icon_bigg Besides i had already installed a set of new lowered springs with Bilstein B8 struts last week so i'm still on a high at the moment.
So much better around the curvy staff ,sure footed and well planted, no more floaty sensation but quite a bit firmer around town at low speed, esp with 40 profile tyre .Hope the ride will improve a little with more kms through the shocks but that's a compromise i can live with.

Another suggestion for the drive day is Black Spur, not too far away from Melbourne.

I would have like to go to Mt Buller Hill Climb on the Australian Day long weekend to see the SA backed car in action but can't due to travel.
There's article in the H. Sun's Car section today reporting SA entering a hot rod 300KW Impreza STI piloted by Dean Herridge to challenge all the Porsches.
I was under the impresison from earlier articles that SA will use a Liberty GT but i guess the STI will have a better chance against all those Porsche GT3.

jasper

[agctr]

Hmm interesting post Jasper I have to say.

Im sure the springs will have a bit of give in them as they travel thru lifecycle.
300Kw in an STi, impressive to say the least. The GT3 is a sensationally quick car as a stock unit, so you would need 300+ just to keep pace lol.
Thanks for the info and enjoy yr holiday when U do get there.
Ada///M.

[agctr]

HAPPY NEW YEAR
To all our Melbourne Members.
Hope that everyone has a fantastic NYE and New Years Day.
Hope to catch up with everyone soon.
All the best.
Ada///M.

[icandy]

happy new year ya all. looking forward to catching up with you guys in the new year to chat and check out each others mods.

Cheers,
Alan

[MY06Liberty]

I think the GP meet would be good as Im sure we would have a few interstate/international members/guests that would love to show up as well. Also thinking about getting some nice shirts and prehaps hats that made up for the meet, get some really nice ones with a few logos printed/badges on them, in around the AUD40 or so mark. Was thinking of trying to get some sponsors onboard for the meet as well which could be good. Any thoughts would be great.
Ada///M.
I think I'll be there at the end of March for the GP too. There'll be a Honda Prelude and Mazda SP23 and possibly a Liberty RB going down too. So I think I be there just to meet everyone at least once. :) I dun think I'll need to worry about da cops... I'll still be going easy as it is unlikly I will have completed the 5000KM run-in yet. :(

[agctr]

G'Day Guys.

Well March/April (Around GP Week) looking the goods for a really good meet.
I think in the coming weeks, I will setup a poll for this so we can guage the numbers and work out what we can do.
Thanks for the feedback.
Ada///M.

[agctr]

So GP Week still sounds like a good meeting time ?
Ada///M.

[jaspert]

GP weekend sounds good to me too.

BTW, any of the Melb folks here has any experience with AVO turboworld at Cheltenham? I 'm contemplating getting their exhaust/muffler product but i can't see or experience this product first hand on any test car .Unfortunately,It`s not available at the moment and pretty pricey too , asking A$1100 for 2 mufflers only.

jasper

[agctr]

Hey Jasper, Paul aka ApexJapan here on the forum works for/with AVO Turboworld but he is based in Japan. Do a search on his threads and Im sure you will find out more information. Speak to Jeff here in Melbourne, he is the owner. If you need any assistance, PM me directly.
Ada///M.

[jaspert]

Thanks Adam.
I'm going through some of Paul's old messages here slowly and have found a sound clip of the version 2 of their AVO twin muffler for Liberty. Doesn't sound as nice as the version 1 but that could be the poor quality recording.

I then rang AVO Cheltenham and spoke to Lee but was told that they don't stock this at the moment and will likely to cost about US$250 to get the Cat back exhaust from Japan. I think that kills it for me.



jasper

[agctr]

Hmm
Not good Jasp.... maybe the wrx.com.au guys might have a discount policy @ AVO. Rob might be able to help u there....
Ada///M.

[Robdownunder]

Guys,
I'd like to see a "GT hangout" with the WRX Club's first ever show and shine on the 22nd Jan at the Como Park Sth Yarra.

I'll be one GT there for sure.
Rob.

[agctr]

Sounds like a plan.....
Thanks Rob and Im sure we would be more than welcomed by the WRX Club.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Guys,
I'd like to see a "GT hangout" with the WRX Club's first ever show and shine on the 22nd Jan at the Como Park Sth Yarra.

I'll be one GT there for sure.
Rob.

Rob,

Let's discuss in person tomorrow - I love the idea of a few of us meeting near by and then turning up all at once...

I'm still a member so as long as Adam "the gimp" gets his in time we should be able to get a few of us there - I think Jasper T is still around too...

[gead]

i would love to come along, but i will be in perth that weekend...bugga!

[jaspert]

I'm keen but do i need to be a WRX club member to attend this meet?

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Jasper - I reckon if a few turn up they won't object - plus Rob and I are both members

[Robdownunder]

Theoretically yes as the club is supplying BBQ, liability insurance cover as a CAMS sanctioned social event (I believe) and prizes etc. for the benefit of its members.
The details are on the forum in The WRX Club.

Will be bigger than Ben Hur...if the day is fine. Should be some s hot machinery there!
Good publicity for the marque as the park cannot be missed.

I should be able to get the info out to a lot of GT owners since I've tinted heaps of them.
Rob.

[dmcgowan]

Rob,

I posted a note to Joel to see how strict the rules are at the forum. Worst case, maybe you and I should find a corner - that way we'd be shoe ins for best GT Wagon and GT STi sedan heh heh

[jaspert]

Hi Darren & Rob,
keep us updated about the non member attendance issue.

What time will it start ? I have to work till 11am on sunday and hopefully won't miss too much activity rushing there from one end of town to another.

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Jasper - PM me and we'll keep in touch...

[Robdownunder]

You could always become a member on the day. I know that the club welcomes GT's as the proviso for membership is to have a turbo-charged Suby.
I think there are about a dozen GT Libertys in the club so far.
Rob.

The Impreza WRX Club of Victoria, Show and Shine day
Sunday the 22nd of January

Here ye, here ya, come one, come all, to the 1st wrx show and shine day for all WRX club members!!

We are planing a great day out for all members to bring their (clean) cars out for a day for a bit of showing off, BBQing and great prize's to be won.

Here's the plan....
The club has hired out the "Como park north" for the day. Peter is bringing down the trailer and BBQ. Telechoice - Watergardens is supplying the BBQ food and drinks. Club sponsors are helping with prizes, and displays. So wash your car and come on down for a fun day out with your WRX.

Heres the events....
Best GC8 (sponsored by RAMPANT)
Best GC8 STi (sponsored by RAMPANT)
Best Bugeye (sponsored by AVO Turbo)
Best Bugeye STi (sponsored by AVO Turbo)
Best GDB (MY03,4,5) (sponsored by TUSPEED)
Best GDB (MY03,4,5) STi (sponsored by TUSPEED)
Best MY06 (sponsered by SUBIESPORT Magazine)
Best MY06 STi (sponsered by SUBIESPORT Magazine)
Best Liberty (sponsered by Telechoice - Watergardens)
Best Forester GT (sponsered by Bob Jane Tmart Melbourne)
Best Forester XT (sponsered by Bob Jane Tmart Melbourne)
Best 'Other"(sponsered by The Impreza WRX Club of Victoria)
And the big one...Best in Show (Subaru turbo powered car) (to be judged by secret members http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif )
(more sponsers TBA) http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Now here's the catch....All members vote for the winners. All cars parked on the grass on the day are automatically entered....it doesn't matter if you have the best or worst WRX, it's all about having fun.....But, Bribery or vote rigging will be allowed http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif Think you should win?? then bribe or rig some votes from other members http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif
Voting forms will be handed out on the day. No voting for your own car. All voting info will be explained on the day. 1 vote per member!! http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Heres the location....
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7871/showandshine6rc.gif
Offical name is the "Como park north"
It's a soccer pitch, located in Sth Yarra.

Heres the times....
Gates open at 10:30am, with judging by members to commence at 11:30am.
Peter will be firing up the BBQ for lunch.

BYO footy or cricket set. Robbo will supply a Vortex (maybe http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif )
The turbo toss, might make a return (if i can find a old turbo http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif )

Now for the serious part. Because we are using a public park, in a highly visible area, NO hoonish behavior, traction breaking or general silliness will be tolerated in any way with cars. Any displays of said silliness will be dealt with serverly by the WRX committee. This is a day in which we can show the public (any that drive past), what the WRX club is all about. So please be on your best behavior http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

Heres the best way to get into the park
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1641/bestwaytoenter9dn.jpg

If you need any more info, please post up below.

Ok, now the easy part....
Please RSVP Adrian and Joel at social@wrx.com.au with the following details

[dmcgowan]

Damn,

There's no "most babyseats in a Subaru" category for me.....

[jaspert]

Now, that's a quick response. Thanks. I hope i can still get in if i turn up at 12 o'clock and will probably join up on the day.


"" Now for the serious part. Because we are using a public park, in a highly visible area, NO hoonish behavior, traction breaking or general silliness will be tolerated in any way with cars. Any displays of said silliness will be dealt with serverly by the WRX committee. This is a day in which we can show the public (any that drive past), what the WRX club is all about. So please be on your best behavior http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif "


No traction breaking activity from this suby newbie as my GT is also doubling up as my baby chariot. :icon_bigg . Just won't see the yellow baby on board sign in my car.

jas

[Why]

Best Liberty...........White B Spec Wagon, STi Genome mufflers, Tint by Tinter (Rob) Prodrive wheels, Brembo Brakes, V Tuned and almost forgot roof racks and tow bar......Vote 1 "Why mobile":icon_lol:

[agctr]

Sounds allllllll fantastic.
Unsure if I will be all hooked up by then but regardless, I will be there to assist in flying the flag. Its a Liberty RAID.
Ada///M.

GIMP.... WTF lol ... Now the STIG I could understand.

[corym]

Hiya. I'm a "n00b" here. Just a quick question.. What are good tyres? I bought my Liberty recently and it come with Falken ZE326 tyres. They don't really grip too well in the wet [several low speed slides from soft to medium braking and been sideways 3 times now]. I'm kinda thinking of investing in Bridgestone Potenza G3 or Goodyear F1 Eagle as they won the tyre awards in Wheels & Motor magazine.

Any opinions?

Other than that my car is running great (o:

[agctr]

Personally I love the RE030's on mine, fantastic tyres in both the dry and the wet.

2 x 16" = $500, not cheap but very very good.
Ada///M.

[exsing]

G'day guys!

Another Melbourne boy here waiting for delivery of his GT (not STi unfortunately) hopefully this week.

Just wondering, anyone know of any cheap places where I may be able to get a quote on some Xenons for the car?

[dmcgowan]

Not sure about cheap exsing but try www.xenonoz.com (http://www.xenonoz.com) - Frank is pretty active in motorsport and his product seems to get a good reputation...2

[exsing]

Thanks Darren,

Will definitely check it out!

Jason.

[agctr]

Jason, Im going to put a group buy together so if u want to hold tight for about a week, I will keep U in the loop.
Ada///M.

[Robdownunder]

Sunday's weather is going to be hot and fine for the show aand shine so it's a definate as far as I'm concerned.
Richmond Blvd sounds the go for a Liberty GT assault on masse pre the event.
Rob.
0417 755537.

[agctr]

The Mass Attack lol, should be great.
I think I will be GT-less so I must just sneak a look and turn up later on but should be there. PS what is the cost for membership per year ?
Ada///M.

[Robdownunder]

It's about a hundred a year but remember discounts on factory servicing are well worth while and the magazine is brilliant.

Re the show and shine day this Sunday.....park opens at 10.30.
What time do you think we should meet up prior to going on mass?

I'm still thinking meet on the Richmond Blvd at 10.00-10.30 am and head off to arrive around the corner at 10.45am.
There are a few car parks around near the St. Kevins College end of the boulevard.

What do you think? We have to get our finger out so everyone knows what they are doing.

Rob.

[dmcgowan]

Rob,

Assuming the weather holds up that timing works for me - have you reserved a spot or are you just going to turn up?


Darren

[agctr]

Did we gain any new Melbourne Members over the weekend from the WRX Meet ????
Ada///M.

[Skwish]

Yep. Just Joined Yesterday after speaking to Rob.

[dmcgowan]

Welcome on board - we're growing enough to organise our own cruise soon.

[Why]

Well done Darren i hear you pulled off first place.........Cruise or "spirited drive" to the winery's of course........one with a playground for the kids.

[DarkWatch]

Welcome on board - we're growing enough to organise our own cruise soon.


YES Cruise... I would love to come down to the cruise..

Btw I have a good Map to crusie down to Wurbuton-Black Spur- and healsville or to Lake mountain if You need one..

Cheers

[dmcgowan]

Well done Darren i hear you pulled off first place.........Cruise or "spirited drive" to the winery's of course........one with a playground for the kids.

SOLD!

Once some of the other guys are back in late Feb we should definitely organise a cruise out to Coldstream for lunch

[agctr]

Sounds FINE, hopefully by then breakin should be completed for pretty much everyone....
Ada///M.

[agctr]

So roughly we have 14 guys here in Melbourne thus far, judging from the posts here and including Chester. Not bad.
Ada///M.

[gead]

got yours yet adam?

[agctr]

Not as of yet.
Ada///M.

PS Any nibbles ?

[gead]

no nibbles...price is officialy down now...i should have the nsti by the end of the week, so i really want to move it in the next month...

[dmcgowan]

Good luck with moving the Clio Glen

[agctr]

I suppose ppl are still gettng over the shock of the Xmas Credit Card bill. I hope you can move it soon Glen.
Ada///M.

[rocket01]

I am a new Melbourne member awaiting delivery of a Black GT Sti wagon.
You guys are doing a gr8 job with these forums.

Rocket

[MY06Liberty]

I am a new Melbourne member awaiting delivery of a Black GT Sti wagon.
You guys are doing a gr8 job with these forums.

Rocket

Rocket,

First of all... Welcome!!! :)
Second.. Black? How did you manage that? When did you put your order in? If you don't mind me asking.

Aki.

[rocket01]

Aki, I went in to Subaru on the 7/12/05 to order a Urban Gray and discovered a black had come back onto the list (right place @ the right time) I pondered for about 2 seconds and decided to go with the black.:)

Rocket

[agctr]

Thats fantastic news Rocket.
Let us know when deliver is and I will keep you in the loop regarding our upcoming meet.
All the best and Welcome.
Ada///M.