VW Magazine Australia #20

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 22 Oct 2008, 8:08 pm

#676123

Hi All,

A preview of issue#20 of VWMA is now on the website www.vwma.net.au

Subscribers will begin receiving their copies starting from the end of this week, while newsagents will have them on sale from Friday October 31st. Copies will also be sold at the Flat Four Shootout on November 2nd in Sydney.

Basic information on VW Portland has also been posted, with entries opening this weekend (note, there are a few errors which need correcting in the programme - these will be done in the next day or so).

Cheers
Craig

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 22 Oct 2008, 8:16 pm

#676127

Looking like another great issue, can't wait.

vwkg Schnell

314 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 22 Oct 2008, 8:53 pm

#676145

Looks like another awesome read. Can't wait to check it out.

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 22 Oct 2008, 8:57 pm

#676147

SHIT HOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .
I'll have 100 thanks ! of the cover !😂

66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 22 Oct 2008, 9:10 pm

#676150

Yes awesome cover photo, well done Peter.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

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#676159

w00t!

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#676164

schweet! 😀

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LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 23 Oct 2008, 6:44 am

#676187

Looks like an absolutely awesome issue!!

Valla, Dyno day and Warwick all in the one issue..... How much can one take!!!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

Taz Devil King of scrapped knuckles

117 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 23 Oct 2008, 8:29 pm

#676301

Mail box is empty and waiting.......Is it the end of the week yet?????

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Adam

'69 VW Beetle.

Rommel Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 26 Oct 2008, 1:18 pm

#676688

Yeeha! Looks like a great read, cannot wait😵

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 27 Oct 2008, 7:13 pm

#676886

I got my copy today what a great mag heaps of stories and nice pics and even a pic of my car at Warwick. Nice cover I love the paint job.

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Oct 2008, 7:35 pm

#676893

Got mine in the post today Craig. Great read mate.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Oct 2008, 9:38 pm

#677133

Got a preview read on Sunday and will buy my copy at the Shootout on Sunday. Another great looking magazine. Only two issues to go and you have the new record for the longest-lasting Australian professional VW magazine of all time - Australian VW Power lasted 21 issues.

Just a couple of minor errors I spotted. Firstly, in the letters column, the young guy was asking about what year his 1500 ball-joint Beetle was. Sorry Craig but it's not a 1967. Australian 1967 Beetles were still link pin and drum brake, with small windows, 6-volts and 1300 engines. The 12-volt 1500 Beetle was not released in Australia until March 1968. Also, Aussie 1967 Beetles did not have 117 ** chassis numbers - that's Europe and US. Our '67 Beetles had 197 ** chassis numbers - the 9 meaning Australian manufactured.

Secondly, the article about the Old Bar Kombi gathering refers again to an 'attempt on the world record for the biggest gathering of Kombis'. This is nonsense. The world record for Kombis is NOT four hundred and something, as the article implies. The current record, held by the Vanfest show in the UK, is over 8,000 - EIGHT THOUSAND KOMBIS. Check out http://www.vanfest.org/ for more info.

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 29 Oct 2008, 6:34 am

#677171

Yep, the '67/'68 ID has been picked up quite a few times already - I'm not answering my phone for a few weeks until it settles down. Heck, I have trouble identifying my children every morning, so I've got no hope with bugs.

And yes, I have pointed this out to the Old Bar contingent many times, even sending through images of VanFest and the same link, but the 'record' thing seems to be an integral part of the publicity these days.

21st issue next February...who would have thought?!

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 29 Oct 2008, 6:46 am

#677173

Well done Craig. Mag keeps getting better and better!!

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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Oct 2008, 9:14 pm

#677312

Congrats on making it to 20! some seriously good work there and it keeps getting better 😀

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Stephan S Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Nov 2008 · 19 Nov 2008, 6:52 am

#680314

Hey Craig! Hello from Southern California, where the fires are almost under control.
Craig, could you please check you emails?
Thanks!!!
Stephan Szantai
www.DKPcarclub.com

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 19 Nov 2008, 7:07 am

#680317

Craig,

Another good issues mate - good to read, pretty pictures and nice 'n' thick.

I love the fact that you put everyones time, engine size and photo from Warwick (even though i couldn't make it) - its good to review and better then people boasting about dyno figures.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295 (myride)

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2008, 9:35 am

#680331

Hi Craig

Great issue as always, I really appreciate the fact that you put a car photo and their times in magazine, even a lowly stocker 74 bug and thanks again for your help with the entry.

I already have my holidays booked for the same time next year.

Steve

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Nov 2008, 4:13 pm

#680383

I like the increasing motorsport profile. Good stuff. 😏

I'd also love to see some more how-tos. Like, how to port cylinder heads for instance.
Also be good to see you interview some local VW personalities like Stan Pobjoy, Dangerous or Richard Hoszl. Guys who've been the in game for a while.
And I have to say, thanx for persevering with the mag and improving it. I didn't rate it at all to begin with but it's improved out of sight in the last 12 months or so. I think the scene is feeding off the mag as much as the mag is feeding off the scene. That's a great testament to what you are putting in.

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