The Pugilist February 2014
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the pugilist Magazine of the Peugeot Car Club of NSW Inc February 2014 n Check inside for a list of exciting club events for 2014 The editor’s spies snapped this 404 ute in Anglesea in Vic in January peugeot.com.au Old-fashioned country service Your Peugeot diesel specialist I We keep a large range of new and used Peugeots I Authorised Peugeot Dealership MOTION & EMOTION TAMWORTH CITY PRESTIGE, Cnr Jewry and Belmont streets, TAMWORTH 2340 Telephone (02) 6767 3777 Fax (02) 6767 3016 Mike Woods, Peugeot Brand Manager 0428 490 823 [email protected] Armidale Service Centre, 912 Markham St, Armidale 2350 02 6774 9777 Touring in March Cargo carrier: The 2014 Peugeot 308 SW might be longer than the outgoing model, but its cargo capacity has been reduced from 674 litres to 610 litres. Simon Craig Granted, the new model’s figure eclipses its (EMP2) that also underpins the new Citroen C4 nearest rivals by a significant margin, with the Picasso, the 308 SW is 140kg lighter than the EUGEOT HAS REVEALED the station Golf Wagon (still in previous generation guise) model it is replacing. wagon or Touring version of the upcom- at 505 litres and the recently released Megane Peugeot is yet to release specific powertrain Ping 308, ahead of its official debut at the coming in at 524 litres. details but will no doubt include the company’s Geneva motor show in March. Peugeot says the 308 has a flexible cabin upcoming PureTech turbo 3 cylinder petrols and Like its new hatch sibling, the Touring is thanks to rear seats that can be folded via a but- the all-new BlueHDi powerplant, emitting 85g/ a complete redesign with a sleeker look and a ton in the boot, and a flat cargo area. km of CO2, exceeding the upcoming Euro6.1 lower roofline and much of the previous model’s The cabin benefits from Peugeot’s renewed emissions standards. French “quirkiness” removed. focus on taking the brand upmarket, with a The new 308 hatch is scheduled to go on Measuring 4580mm long, the new-generation schmick interior and the new model’s touch sale locally around March this year, replacing the wagon is 80mm longer then the current model, screen interface replacing most of the buttons model that was launched in early 2008. and with its sleeker profile is 94mm lower at found in previous models of the 3 series. Peugeot sold 656 308s in Australia last year, a 1470mm. Built on PSA’s Efficient Modular Platform 39 per cent drop over 2012’s figure of 1072 308s. Peugeot claims “class-leading” load space over its rivals, though as its replacing the previ- ous model which has 670 litres of cargo capacity versus the new model’s 610 litres, it should be careful how that is marketed. The cover A row of front drive TwoOhs stopped for coffee in Bondi early one morning in September 2013. Photo: Simon Craig Inside this issue President’s report page 4 Club Diary page 5 Hawkesbury Cruise Things to do page 6 Grahame Foster Sydney members and those approaching from the south should meet at the Berowra truck park- Club information page 8 MINI cruise-a-long is planned for ing area and follow the old road in convoy, leav- Peugeot News page 9 Sunday, 23 February — commencing ing at 9:30am, whilst members travelling from the A at Brooklyn at 11am until 2pm — with north should do similar by meeting at or around Peugeot in Australia part 5 page 10 a light lunch of fish and chips served on board the corner of Wiseman’s Ferry Road and the Old the vessel. Pacific Hwy at the Kariong exit from the freeway 2014 Pageant in QLD page 13 The boat cruise follows the “Seven Islands at 9:30am and following the old Pacific Hwy all More things to do page 14 of the Hawkesbury” , taking in Lion, Dangar, the way to Brooklyn. Spectacle and Long Peat Islands with a com- Take the Kariong exit from the motorway, Crashlab visit page 15 mentary. and turn right (not left) at the first T-junction, Racing Pugs page 19 Costing $50 per head, ($44 seniors and $15 then left at the next street, which will be the old children), there is no necessity for us to book. Pacific Hwy. Why buy a 205 part 2 page 22 Just turn up early, but we would like numbers to Contact Grahame Foster on foz407@west- Memory Lane page 24 advise the cruise operator. net.com.au or on 02 4965 8226 for more infor- More info can be found at: mation and to confirm numbers. In the workshop page 25 www.hawkesburycruises.com.au PUGILIST | 3 President’s Report Busy start to year 2014 Ross met a new friend at the club’s Ross Berghofer Information about these events appears in this magazine. CrashLab visit in December HE HOLIDAY SEASON IS The Committee is considering the over, and so it is for your club structure of club membership fees Tcommittee. with a view to encourage renewing The January committee meet- members to pay fees on time, the ing was held at the Wentworthville financial implications of joint member Leagues Club, where we discussed fees and to redesign the club member- issues for the 2014 year. This club ship renewal form to make members’ will also be the new venue for com- obligations clear. mittee meetings — the former venue This latter issue is of considerable at Parramatta, the Worker’s Club, has importance to H platers because if now closed. they are not financial, they cannot use Some of the decisions made were their cars on public roads. There are to re-affiliate with CAMS at a cost of 30 H plated cars with our club as their $890 and the Council of Motor Clubs home club. at a fee of $155. I notice that Peugeot Australia is All French Car Day is planned for now a sponsor of the Roosters. Does Sunday, 13 July and this date will be this mean that with the other spon- confirmed once approval is received sors, you can collect your VB, Steggles from Auburn Council for the use of chickens, Solo and Four N’Twenty pies Silverwater Park. in your Pug to take home after watch- There are lots of activities planned ing the footy? for the first half of the year, includ- H platers, don’t overlook taking ing the Easter pageant at Boonah your club magazine with you when organised by the Queensland club, you use your H plated vehicle on club two events being organised by Neville outings. Summerill and outings organised by In the meantime, pleasant Pugging our social director, Grahame Foster. and see yas at the February meeting. President’s Breakfast 9 February, 2014 Ross Berghofer HE BLOWFISH CAFÉ has been a pop- ular venue for breakfasts, so for the first Touting of 2014 is a president’s breakfast run to this venue, which has now changed its name to the Boatshed Café. Join us for a very pleasant breakfast and chat overlooking the shore of Narrabeen Lakes. Gaze upon the carpark full of Pugs and ducks or simply take in a latte and some atmosphere. Breakfast is booked from 9:00am and we President’s Brekkie in 2011 have a large table arranged. The address is 11 Narrabeen Road, Narrabeen, overlooking the lake. Please let me know if you are coming by emailing me at [email protected] or by phone to 0409 504 551. Families and friends are welcome to join us there. 4 | PUGILIST Stuff to do Hawks Nest Motorfest sketchy, however an exciting program is usually arranged 8 March with exhibits of veteran, vin- Ross Berghofer tage, classic and unique cars and motorcycles, and they LUB MEMBERS WHO have attended would love us to help share in the Tea Gardens Motor Fest in previous the display. Cyears have reported on how good it is, Along with the cars, there with lots of nice cars and a friendly atmosphere. will be displays by the local The date for 2014 is Saturday 8 March. Trophies Surf Life Saving Club, Fire will be awarded by the organisers for best vehicles Brigade, Ambulance service, as well as other per- motorcycle will support the local Surf Life Saving and best club displays. The cost is $10 entry per formance groups with country, classic and jazz Club and the local NSW Rural Fire Services car, with funds in previous years used to support music. Various food and drink stalls will also be branch. the local Surf Life Saving Club and the local available for those with an appetite. Cars should be in place by 0945 and trophy NSW Rural Fire Services branch. If there are enough of us, arrangements presentations will be at 1:30pm. Cars are asked to be in position by 9:45 am can be made to have a designated club area. 16 This is one of the largest rural Motorfests in for a 10:00 am start. Presentations will be at trophies are up for grabs for awards such as best NSW, with approximately 50 vehicle and motor- about 1:30 pm. vehicle and best club display. bike clubs represented. At the time of going to press, details were An entrance fee of $10 per vehicle and $5 per NSW Motorkhana rounds for 2014 Round Date Location Surface Club Contact Number 1 Sun 23rd Feb Awaba Dirt Westlakes Auto Club Sue Humbles 0423 170 259 2 Sun 23rd Mar Awaba Dirt Westlakes Auto Club Sue Humbles 0423 170 259 3 Sun 18th May Nirimba Tarmac Renault Car Club Bob Sprague 0414 670 320 4 Sun 27th July Nirimba Tarmac Renault Car Club Bob Sprague 0414 670 320 5 Sun 10th Aug Nirimba Tarmac Thornleigh Car Club Matthew Rath 0415 525 534 6 4th & 5th Oct Nirimba Tarmac Australian Motorkhana Championships 7 Sun 16th Nov Ansell Park Dirt Fiat Club of NSW Glenn Smith 0415 345 208 Simon Craig Why not come along to the first round in late Feb and see what all the fuss is about? ERE ARE THE DATES for the six Motorkhana is a great way to get into motor- rounds of the NSW Motorkhana sport and is a low speed, car-friendly sport that HChampionship and the Australian most car enthusiasts will enjoy.