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No use? Dump it for free

If it’s immobile, impractical, ille-gal or just ill, Wayne John wants it. Your old car that is.

The Car Dump Company special-ises in ridding the Waikato and King Country of cars no-one else wants.

Operating from his Waipa Towing building in Bruce Berquist Drive, The Car Dump Company is a free service that picks up those cars that have no further use.

Mr John says it is surprising how many vehicles are just lying around when no-one really wants them for anything.

He says in relative terms it is more economical for some people to buy another roadworthy car than to try and fi x one up.

Often the cars have no value for sale or for parts, so they end up messing up properties, or worse, are dumped for someone else to clean up.

He says in these cases he can save councils money by disposing of the car for nothing. In his experience cars left for any length of time are wrecked or burnt-out, making disposal more expensive.

In most cases The Car Dump Com-pany will pick up a car for free, bring it back to their workshop where it is disposed of.

The company has two specialist recovery vehicles, both with a slid-ing deck so a vehicle can be winched onto the tray, and one with a Hi-ab. Mr John says the Hi-ab gives him the

ability to lift vehicles out of tricky places.

Mr John says he is not a wrecker, so he does not store parts - although he will sell parts at a good price if he happens to have the right model in stock at the time.

Anyone wanting a good deal on used tyres should look out for his monthly tyre sale. Mr John says he has a huge range of hundreds of tyres.

The Car Dump Company employs three other full time workers and a part time worker.

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Ford makes escaping easier and more funBy Dean Taylor

Ford has given it’s small SUV, the Escape, such a signifi cant upgrade, supply is struggling to

keep up with demand.In fact Fairview Motors demonstration

models are going out the door more quickly than this journalist can get to drive one.

So this is actually what other people have said about this obviously popular new model.

Two models of the new escape are on offer, the entry level 2.3-litre four-cylinder XLT and the XLT Sport V6.

The 2.3-litre engine features variable valve tim-ing to achieve a broader torque curve and lower exhaust emissions, plus an electronic throttle system.

Power and torque remain about the same (109kW and 199Nm), but the torque is available from further down the range.

The 3.0-litre V6 engine is unchanged with 152kW at 6000rpm, with peak torque of 276Nm available at 4750rpm but the powertrain gains a new lock-up torque converter and revised four-speed

automatic transmission with new shift strategy.

It is estimated fuel-economy has im-proved by more than 7%, from 12.2 litres/100km to 10.9 litres/100km.

Changes to reduce noise, vibration and harshness include an aluminium engine cover and a one-piece radiator fan.

The ZC Escape exterior boasts a new-look front end that includes a restyled bonnet, a bright

three-bar grille with a larger Ford oval and new four-chamber chrome-ringed headlamps with jewel-like details.

There’s also a revised skid plate on the V6 front bumper.

Changes at the rear include new combination lamps with honeycomb lens cover and LED brake lights. There is also a

bright garnish on the liftgate that retains fl ip-up glass for easy access to the cargo area while a new rear bumper houses the

reversing lamps.Two new wheel designs complete the

exterior look, with a seven-spoke 16” al-loy design for the V6 and a three-spoke

split 16” alloy wheel for the XLT.Inside the most signifi cant design

change is the new fl oor shift transmission

that replaces the previous column shifter for the four-speed automatic.

As a result, the handbrake lever is relocated to a higher position and the centre console has been redesigned. New instruments, door trims and seat fabrics complete the look.

Other improvements include a fully automatic air conditioning system, an illuminated vanity mirror and revised

audio switchgear.Noise levels have been reduced

with improved insulation to reduce engine, wind and road noise. The changes include new dash insulators, body damping sheets and seals with Ford claiming noise levels inside the cabin are 3-4 decibels lower at cruising speed.

Escape’s braking perform-ance has been upgraded with

the adoption of four-wheel disc brakes - replacing the previous model’s front disc/rear drum set-

up _ and larger front brake rotors.Safety has been further en-

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He held the position in an interim role for some months and is honoured that his international colleagues on the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have seen fi t to elect him to this position.

Mr Chandler credits his appointment to the continuing volunteer efforts of the motorsport fraternity in New Zealand, who have cre-ated an environment that has allowed him to achieve to this level.

“I am immensely proud to be elected as President of the body in charge of World Championship Rallying and for the support from Max Mosley the President of the FIA. I couldn’t have done so without the great support of many people in the Rally NZ organisation over many years. You don’t rise to this level as an individual without your own country’s event gaining great respect worldwide.”

He is quick to warn however that New Zealand can not afford to be complacent, and must do better than it has in the past if it seeks to continue beyond 2007, as a round of the WRC.

“The competition for inclusion in the WRC is now more intense than it ever has been. I have seen fi rst hand the efforts made by other countries to gain inclusion and continue to be amazed by the level of cooperation and support from governments and businesses in those countries.”

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agreement for Mystery Creek Events Centre to be Rally Headquarters for New Zealand’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship in November this year.

Mystery Creek Events Centre has con-tributed integral support in order to se-cure the event for the Hamilton region.

“We are very pleased that we are able to work with Mystery Creek Events Cen-tre to move the event to the next level,” says Rally of New Zealand general man-ager Paul Mallard.

“Mystery Creek Events Centre has a great entertainment programme for the event with the centerpiece being the spe-cial stage run around the grounds twice during the event.

“This will be the fi rst time that New Zealand and international rally fans will be able to experience a one stop rally experience in this country.

This is another important event for the community’s benefi t,” says devel-opment and marketing manager Nicola Greenwell.

“As the most televised sport in the world, this event will bring Hamilton to the homes of millions worldwide.”

Two special stages and the indoor service park will be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre. The special stages will take place over a 3.1km course including water splash and jump that has been purpose-built to provide spectators with their best-ever view of world-class competitors in full fl ight.

Spectators will also enjoy improved facilities at the completely under cover service park, including grandstands that will provide a birds-eye view of frantic rebuilds and last minute performance adjustments.

The action will continue with a carnival atmosphere and entertainment planned for before and after the stages. Bands, burnouts, fi reworks, rides and stalls will thrill crowds and give the event wider

Rally of NZ returns to ‘the creek’

(Above) WORLD Rallying today style. (Below) YESTERYEAR: 1983 World Champion Hannu Mikkola in action in his Audi Quattro A2 at Mystery Creek in 1984. With long time Swedish co-driver Arne Hertz, the original ‘Flying Finn’ was third that year behind Stig Blomqvist (also in a Quattro) and Markku Alén in a Lancia Rally. The same year Kiwi legend, the late Possum Bourne, fi nished eighth in his Subaru Leone 1800. Mikkola won in New Zealand in 1979 in a Ford Escort RS1800.

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Grannies get glimpse of hotrod extravaganza coming to town

(Above) BUZZING: Registered diversional therapist Erin Lyford helps Freeman Court resident Phyl Lewis from Buzz Batistich’s ‘36 Ford Coupe.(Right) LES and Anne McNeil load up their ‘57 Chevrolet.

FREEMAN Court residents check out Steve and Eileen Hoogeveen’s Model T Ford C Cab.

WHILMA WHITWORTH looks forward to a spin with Mark Thompson in his ‘36 Ford V8 Coupe.

Vintage car, classic car and hotrod own-ers all share the joy of owning a unique vehicle, but they also share in the joy

of sharing that pleasure with others.Owners love nothing better than seeing

youngsters’ smiling faces pressed up against car windows as they drive past, or getting the thumbs up from an appreciative motorist.

Te Awamutu Rod and Custom Club share their unique vehicles on an annual basis with residents of Freeman Court - nicknamed ‘Grab-a-Granny’. Residents get to go for a ride in their pick of rods or classic American or Aus-tralian cars, bringing fun and smiles to all.

This year ’s event was a small preview to what will be a stunning line-up of cars when the Te Awamutu club hosts the PPG-Classic Car Cover/Vero Streetrod Nationals here at Easter next year.

Hundreds of these special cars and their owners will descend on the town for four days of organised events. Entries are fi lling fast from all over New Zealand and Australia.

Rodders and their families will be treated to the best attractions and entertainment Waipa has to offer. The public will have the chance to see some world class modifi ed vehicles at Easter Monday’s show - as well as rock ‘n’ roll demon-strations, trade stalls, static displays and more.

Te Awamutu i-Site staff have been heavily involved organising accommodation for the hun-dreds of visitors, and Te Awamutu Alive will be

assisting with promotional ideas.Accommodation is now at a premium for the

weekend, so if anyone has room available for rent at Easter 2007, i-Site manager Roz would love to hear from you on 871 3259.

FLAMIN’ NORA: Ray Thompson’s subtly fl amed ‘33 Ford Sedan leads in a convoy of rods and classics to Freeman Court.

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Boys and their (Honda) toysThe boys at Peter

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than selling or servicing bikes - except riding them.

The Honda dealership specialises in off-road Hon-das, two and four wheel farm bikes, two and four wheel off-road racers and even no-wheel jet skis.

Salesman Shane Blackwell and workshop foreman Mark Scobie are great ambassadors of the Honda marque, and great examples of motorsport enthusiasts.

Both have been riding since the age of 11, pre-dominantly on a Honda.

They now compete in Hare Scramble and Trail events on the latest genera-tion Honda CRF250X and CRF450X respectively.

They say these four stroke machines are competitive, at the leading edge of off-road technology and reliable.

While their super-competi-tive days are over, Blackwell and Scobie want to be at or near the front every time they race.

Blackwell had a 3rd New Zealand rank as a junior, a long time ago now he recalls.

But like many of their mates, the pair are at every reasonably close event, whether it is the likes of the Hawkes Bay Six Hour or Raglan Rocks Four Hour or one of the shorter trail ride events.

They share a passion with hundreds of other Kiwis, meeting lots of like minded people, enjoying good so-

cialising between race days and lining up with as many as 150 riders at the start line for the endurance races.

“Its a real buzz on the start line with that many bikes,” they say, “ especially if there is a crash at the start.”

“Having to come from behind means taking extra chances, it just makes racing more exciting.”

Each type of event re-quires different skills, but fi tness is always a factor.

In the shorter events there is the ability to learn the course, but then only a short time to make the most of the race chances.

Longer events, with laps taking between 45-60 minutes, require incredible fi tness and concentration, because you cannot learn the course. These events are often raced in relay, so team-work is also important.

It is the thrill of riding that keeps them coming back - they love riding, they love winning, they love the sport.

Peter Glidden Honda support a number of staff who compete, with time off, workshop facilities, parts and bikes and transport.

The local company also sponsors a number of young riders from within the com-munity who are getting into off-road motorsport.

The CRF ‘X’s are Honda’spurpose-built off-road bikes.

Blackwell’s 250 is de-signed to be a top performer in stock standard form, but with the ability to be pushed to the limit for serious racers.

He says the Honda off-roaders are so good, cockies are buying them for farm bikes, chasing stock all week then having some fun racing them on weekends between milkings.

The 250 has an electric start, purpose built off-road suspension designed for han-dling and comfort, stretched gearing and well thought out handlebar design.

The ‘X’ was tested in every conceivable type of rising condition and the result is a proven performer.

Scobie’s 450 uses the best of what was developed and tested for the 250, in-cluding the electric start, plus has the extra power.

In competition the 450 rips along, with suspension designed specifi cally for the model giving confi dence in the handling ability.

Like little brother, it was well tested in all conditions to ensure it was ready for the market. Again it can be competitive in standard trim, but has the ability to take the modifi cations serious riders demand.

RACERS: Mark Scobie (left) with his Honda CRF450X and Shane Blackwell and his Honda CRF250X.

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Destined to be a classicBy Dean Taylor

In the 1960’s Holden built one of its iconic cars by making a coupe

based on its family sedan. The Monaro was an instant hit, and those early models became sought after classics.

This century Holden did it again, making a two door Monaro based on the Com-modore. Options such as the HSV packages made it an instant hit. So this year they stopped making them.

Now if you want a modern coupe classic you need to buy one second-hand - just like the GTO on the yard at TASS.

I must admit I was sur-prised to see it on their yard, sitting there looking all impressive beside the usual 4WD, family sedans and European imports that are their mainstay. But then I was offered a BMW Z3 as my other test drive option, so there you go.

The bright red 2002 Coupe GTO looks fast sit-ting still, even on a grey, wet winter ’s day.

So what do you get for just under $43,000?

For a start you get the abil-ity to turn heads. Monaros stand out.

And in a world where

power is smooth and quiet is good, this Monaro was just a little bit brutal, with an exhaust note to match.

Admittedly the Subaru at the lights next to me during my exhaustive test drive was noisier than me, but mine sounded better. I also knew I could blow him off, so I didn’t even bother to try.

The GTO comes with the American sourced 5.7litre V8 packing 255kW. In old school terms that is a 350ci Chevy with about 345hp.

The four speed auto, big wheels and tread and traction control work pretty well at getting that power onto the road.

I wouldn’t suggest turning the traction control off, es-pecially in the wet, because everything is pretty respon-sive in a GTO.

And you know how the media like to let everyone know when an expensive car has been confi scated under the ‘boy racer act’.

Holden added beefed up suspension, brakes and body strength to cope with the power and improve handling. It seems to work.

The red beast comes with a matching red and black leather interior.

Now it is a coupe, so despite its big car heritage, don’t expect too much back

seat room.The back is lovely, with a

pair of bucket seats, centre console, air conditioning ducts etc - but it is for short people who don’t demand much head or leg room.

Imagine instead the GTO with just you and your part-ner, a suitcase in the ample boot, nice big sounding sound system playing your favourite driving CD eating up the distance between here and your favourite weekend getaway place.

Of course you don’t want the stereo too loud, because you need to hear the growl of the exhaust to remind you of the beast within.

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Car enthusiasts donate cash to Air AmbulanceLocal motoring enthusiasts

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Air Ambulance as the result of two recent events.

Te Awamutu Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Group (TAMVEG) held a small display at the F.E.I. Equestrian Nationals at Kihikihi Equestrian Centre, raising $300 for their efforts, which was donated to the Ambulance.

The group also worked with the Triumph Club to stage the Classic Car Show at Waipa Racecourse, where another $1250 was raised and donated to the vital rescue service.(Right) TAMVEG president John McGough hands over car club donations to the Westpac Air Ambulance.

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AA Driving Training Manager Karen Dickson says “the innovative new driver training course has been designed with the different learning styles of students in mind.”

“We have introduced a new DVD driving simulator and overhauled the workbooks used in the four class-room sessions, as well as including a new hands-on learning session in a

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“Last year, young drivers were involved in 142 fatal traffi c crashes in New Zealand. In 83% of those crashes it was a driver aged between 15 and 24 years who was responsible for the fatal accident.

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The AA’s new Defensive Driving Course aims to improve the driving skills of our younger drivers and to help keep them safe on our roads,” says Ms Dickson.

In addition to launching a new Defensive Driving Course, the AA is working closely with the Ministry of Transport, NZ Police, ACC and Land Transport New Zealand on policies to improve the safety of young New Zealand drivers.

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Back in the day all our cars were rear wheel drive, unless you had a Mini, or one of their

big English brothers. We thought front wheel drive was a bit weird, and you had to go to a special school to learn to drive them.

Now front wheel drive is the norm, and if you want something else you generally have to go big, 4WD or European. Or you could try and buy an older model built before the mass changeover took place - but you still have a problem - because young guys like Ryan Gibbs have bought them all.

Ryan has always been into cars - he blames his Dad Russell who used to rally in the likes of the iconic Ford Escort.

His cousins were all into cars as well, so he spent a lot of time hanging around sheds tinkering with motors.

His fi rst car was a Ford Telstar, then he got a sportier Daihatsu Charade - then about three years ago purchased his ‘pride and joy’ - a two litre 1994 Nissan Sylvia, or in the new lingo, a ‘94 S14 SR20DET. It came with the 17”

wheels and a beefed up exhaust.Ryan bought the car for its looks, but

a chance to go drifting fuelled a new passion. Apart from the fact Ryan blew his engine at the closed Pukekohe drift session, he was hooked.

He made the decision to rebuild the Nissan with drifting in mind - his fi rst car build. Ryan took the twin cam engine apart, purchased some special parts - mostly directly from America - and then had it rebuilt.

The power plant now boasts forged pistons, metal head gasket, new bearings and seals, oversized sump, relocated oil fi lter, pod air fi lter and a stronger clutch. Ryan estimates the engine is now good for 170kW, but he hasn’t fi nished yet and is aiming for 200kW. An oil cooler and thicker aluminium radiator will be added to give the engine maximum protection for race conditions.

The car already has coil-overs, but before the Sylvia can be drifted, it will need more suspension modifi ca-tions, plus a roll cage, which will help strengthen the body and a harness.

Ryan has removed the rear seat and sealed the boot cavity with aluminium plate to remove some weight and it has a special handbrake system.

He also plans to install two way limited slip differential, essential for drifting. Ryan has made sure his car has stayed road legal, getting it certifi ed as he progresses.

He plans to go all the way to D1 - the sport born in Japan that is getting attention around the world.

Three separate TV channels show New Zealand drift meets, so Ryan is hoping this exposure will help him get sponsorship.

Drifting is a points based competi-tion, not a race. The idea is to look out of control, but be completely in control. Going sideways, making smoke from both back wheels and getting close to the other car without crashing all earn top points.

Ryan has tried his hand at a few open days at Pukekohe and Taupo, and stud-ies DVD’s from top drivers in prepara-tion for when he is able to race.

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