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UPCOMING SA / NT DIRECTOR ELECTIONFind out more on Pg 2

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Contents2CEO Message

2Director Election

3Capricorn News

3Upcoming Events

4-5A Great Year in Motor Racing

6-7Asia Tall Ship Cruise

8-9Member Profiles

10Capricorn Fuel Card

11Future Rides - Bugatti Chiron

12-13Supplier Focus

14Member Rides

15Bonus Reward Points

15Tech Tips16TaT Biz

17Clipsal 500, 2016

18Classifieds

19Fun Zone

For the best interests of our members

Making it Easier in 2016Welcome to the April edition of Ignition. This month we launch our Gala Dinner & Tradeshow dates for 2016. Formerly known as the Dinner & Display, these events have been re-vamped for 2016, offering Capricorn Members even more! You can find out more about the Gala Dinner & Tradeshows in Upcoming Events on page 3.We highlight the upcoming Director Election for South Australia and the Northern Territory. Details on how to become involved in the Director Election can be found in the article on this page. We are in the second month of our exclusive Capricorn Fuel Card offer. New approved applications in April and May will receive 1,000 reward points.We are also pleased to be launching Tools Cover, a new insurance product available through Capricorn Risk Services, designed specifically to help our Member’s apprentices and employees protect their toolsCapricorn once again had a VIP villa at the 2016 Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, with many Members enjoying an action packed weekend. A full wrap up of the event can be found on page 17. Whilst on Motor Racing, our feature article looks at the Bathurst 12-hour race which kicks off a great year in motor racing. As always at Capricorn, we continue to work hard to ensure the service and benefits of your membership far exceed your expectations.

Warmest regards,

Greg WallGroup CEO

Capricorn will soon call for candidates in the 2016 Director Election for the South Australian/Northern Territory zone.

Capricorn is ultimately controlled by its Directors. They set the strategic direction for Capricorn and also the framework in which the Group CEO and management team work. Directors are responsible to the Members for the performance of Capricorn and must always act in the best interests of Capricorn.

Being a Director is a demanding and challenging role. It carries with it a great deal of ethical and legal responsibility. Seeking to become a Director of Capricorn, however, is one of the most important contributions you can make to your Capricorn.

To be eligible as a candidate in the 2016 Director Election you need to satisfy all of the following criteria:-

• Be a Member in the SA/NT zone.

• Hold 2,000 or more shares in Capricorn.

• Be involved in a trading automotive or allied business in the SA/NT zone.

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to Capricorn based on purchases using your Capricorn account.

• Be of good standing; both within Capricorn and the wider community.

• Not be a wholesale supplier to any automotive or allied business.

To provide more information to those Members who are considering standing as a candidate in the 2016 Director Elections, Capricorn will be releasing an Information Pack.

The Information Pack will provide details about what is involved in being a Capricorn Director and the process for the 2016 Director Elections.

All Members in the SA/NT zone will also receive shortly, a letter about the election process and informing them of the release of the Information Pack.

If you are considering standing as a candidate in the 2016 Director Election then you are strongly encouraged to request a copy of this Information Pack by contacting Ms Sarah Chamberlain, on (08) 6250 9591 or emailing: [email protected].

Director Election for South Australia/Northern TerritoryIn 2016 an election will be held for a Director in the South Australian/Northern Territory zone. As a member, voter or candidate, your participation in the election process is one of the most important contributions you can make to your Capricorn.


Upcoming Events

All bookings will receive email confirmation. Please check these details carefully and advise of any amendments or if you have not received confirmation before the event.

To register for a Capricorn event, visit www.capricorn.coop/events log in to download a registration form. For further information please call our events team on 1800 327 437

or email [email protected]

Western Australia

14 April 2016• Geraldton Member Night

18 May 2016• Albany Member Night

16 June 2016• Esperance Member Night

22 October 2016• Gala Dinner & Tradeshow

South Australia

14 April 2016• Mt Gambier Member Night

25 May 2016• Port Lincoln Member Night


Queensland

8 April 2016• Queensland Golf Day

18 May 2016• Mackay Member Night

17 June 2016• North Queensland Golf Day


New South Wales

10 September 2016• Gala Dinner & Tradeshow

Victoria

12 November 2016• Gala Dinner & Tradeshow

National

30 April - 7 May 2016• Capricorn Convention San

Diego

1 - 4 November 2016• SEMA Show Las Vegas

Gala Dinner & Tradeshows 2016

Capricorn Preferred Supplier, Black Diamond Auto Wreckers, ran a promotion throughout January, February and March, giving one lucky Capricorn Member the chance to win 25,000 points each month.

Geoff Whitehead Motors of Port Lincoln in South Australia was the lucky points winner for January. Capricorn Area Manager, Terry Brooks, was on hand to present Geoff with his points.

25,000 reward points winner

This month we are excited to launch the dates for our 2016 Gala Dinner & Tradeshows. Formerly known as the Dinner & Display, the Gala Dinner & Tradeshows bring together Capricorn Members and Preferred Suppliers for an evening of fun, entertainment and networking. The new addition of TaT Training will provide some great tips and tricks for Members.

The Gala Dinner & Tradeshows are popular events on the Capricorn calendar so ask your local Area Manager for further details before they sell out. For Gala Dinner & Tradeshows in your area, check the 'Upcoming Events' below.


KICKS OFFThe weekend of February 6 and 7 saw the 2016

Australian and International GT / Sportscar racing

season get underway with the 14th running of the

Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race.

In a sign of how this event has grown since its very

humble inception back in 1991, this year’s race

around the clock heralded the start of the newly

created Intercontinental GT Challenge. This is a

global championship covering 3 major international

Sportscar endurance races that also includes the Spa

24 Hour in Belgium and Malaysia’s Sepang 12 Hour.

With a number of world leading factory supported

teams joined by independent teams from all over the

globe, along with the world’s most accomplished GT

drivers and several leading V8 Supercar star drivers

taking part, this year’s race did not disappoint.

The quality of the Bathurst 12 Hour class of 2016

was exceptional, with teams including Bentley Team

M-Sport, Audi Pheonix Racing, Nismo (Nissan)

Motorsport, and Tekno McLaren racing against several

Australasian and New Zealand based GT teams.

This unique race showcases the world’s most desirable

cars, appearing almost exactly as they do on the

roads, in a display of outstanding power, pace and

reliability over 12 hours. All of this on the very

unforgiving 6.2 kilometre Mount Panorama circuit

from a pre-dawn start to an early evening finish.

Qualifying for starting grid positions this year saw

history made at Bathurst when New Zealander Shane

Van Gisbergen, driving a $1 million dollar plus McLaren

650S GT3, recorded a breathtaking 2m01.286s lap.

This effort took Bathurst lap times into the two minute

and one second barrier for the first time. To put the

speed of Van Gisbergen’s outstanding qualifying lap

into perspective, the top V8 Supercar qualifying time

(set by another Kiwi - Fabian Coulthard) at Bathurst

last year was a 2:06.183, which is more than five

seconds slower. Van Gisbergen also bettered the 2015

Bathurst 12 Hour pole position lap time by more than

1.3 seconds and he was also half a second clear of

the second fastest qualifier, Audi R8 racer Rene Rast

from Germany.

With each car shared by three drivers who must

complete a minimum number of laps across the 12

hours of the race, with mandatory break times in

between, success in this motor race is determined by

many factors. Not least of which is the consistency of

each driver along with timely pit work for the many re-

fuelling, tyre and unscheduled repair based pit stops

that take place throughout a race of this distance.

The start of the Bathurst 12 Hour is really something

to behold. The experience of being out on the circuit

in total darkness at 5:00am is something so incredibly

different, particularly when you also see fans out

there at that time as well. The eerie silence is suddenly

broken as bright racing headlights light up the

mountain circuit accompanied by the unmistakable

roar created by Bentley, McLaren, Lamborghini, Audi,

Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan and the rest as they

started circulating the circuit, ready for a spectacular

rolling start.

Then it’s on, the decibels increase massively as the

engines howl across the pre-dawn sky. Red hot brake

disc rotors and flaming exhausts light up the track

as the racing is fierce from the very start. It is a

mad battle for positions during the first hour, with

everyone eager to remain within touch of the leaders

and on the lead lap in order to be in with a chance

of success, twelve long and incredibly demanding

hours later.

Bathurst 12-hour

a great year in Motor Racing.


- by Paul Marinelli

Bathurst 12-hour

GT Endurance racing is as much a game of strategy

as it is a race of outright pace and all of the team

engineers spend the long race looking at data from

the cars, seeking ways to improve car performance,

fuel economy and maximising pit stop opportunities in

order to lose the least time as possible for the essential

pit stops that are required throughout the race.

It was McLaren’s race with Shane van Gisbergen,

Alvaro Parente (POR) and Jonathan Webb (AUS)

holding out a fast finishing Katsumasa Chiyo (with Rick

Kelly and Florian Strauss) in the Nissan GT-R to record

an inaugural victory for the British manufacturer at

Mount Panorama. The McLaren victory came despite

a total of 13 visits to pit lane, a drive-through penalty

and even a brief moment when the car stopped

dead on the main straight for no apparent reason,

forcing Portuguese racer Parente to re-set the car’s

electronics while stranded on the track!

The final winning margin after 12 hours was just 1.2

seconds after the Japanese Nissan superstar, Chiyo,

stormed home during the closing laps.

Third place went to Bentley Team M-Sport’s Matt

Bell, Steven Kane and Guy Smith who were strong all

day in their Continental GT3. A total of five different

brands finished in the top five with the Phoenix Racing

Audi R8 finishing fourth and the Erebus Motorsport

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 fifth.

The highly competitive race saw the leaders complete

a total of 297 laps (1,845km) which created a new race

record, featuring no less than 29 lead changes across

its duration, which was also a new record. There were

a total of 13 Safety Car periods that covered 40 laps

in total, with 20 out of the 36 starters making it to

the end of the grueling race.

To find out more about Australia’s other Great Race

– visit www.bathurst12Hour.com.au


Asia Tall Ship Cruise

This sailing adventure explores Thailand’s largest island, Phuket via the tropical coast before travelling to the five gorgeous islands that make up the Surin Islands Marine National Park.

Enjoy 7 nights aboard your tall ship sailing vessel and discover what makes this part of Asia special. Travel south via the granite Similan islands and the dive sites around Hin Daeng then visit Langkawi before returning along the coast to Phuket.

The Similan Islands are blessed with some of the world’s finest beaches, making it a true tropical

paradise. Healthy rainforest and pockets of white-sand beach in sheltered bays characterise the granite-outcrop of Ko Surin.

The clear, tropical waters of Langkawi provide some of the most spectacular swimming and diving in the world.

This fun filled adventure will certainly leave you

wanting more. This offer is for a limited time only, so be sure to move fast and book early. Contact Capricorn Travel to plan your South East Asian Island escape today!

Phuket to Langkawi

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Star Clippers Tall Ship cabin accommodation, port charges, all activities (including water sports) and entertainment on the ship, meals as per the itinerary and English speaking hosts. Bookings are subject to availability and to Capricorn Travel's terms and conditions,

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Day 7 - Off to Kong Ho, one of the prettiest bays in the

area, huge monolithic rocks provides shade all day

long on a beautiful white sand beach.

Day 8 - After breakfast, you will disembark the ship

between 8am and 10am.

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Edge AutomotiveHow did you first hear about Capricorn?

I previously worked for a business who was a Capricorn Member and joined up when we started Edge Automotive.

How has being a Member benefited your business?

Capricorn makes our life so much easier saving us time in admin work and enabling us to have instant access to top name Preferred Suppliers when hunting for parts.

How do you use your reward points?

For the moment we are saving our points.

Have you attended any Capricorn events?

We regularly attend the tradeshows in our area and have attended a couple of Gala Dinner & Tradeshow evenings and they were both great nights.

Do you use any other Capricorn services?

We use Purple Pages regularly in the workshop and also use Capricorn Fuel Card.

What is a recent business achievement?

We recently employed additional staff.

What is the best thing about being in the automotive industry?

Meeting new people and working in an industry we have a passion for.

My Capricorn membership means...

It is so much easier to do business each month.

At Capricorn, we never lose sight of the

fact that we exist for, and because of, our

Members. We put the spotlight on four of

your fellow Members.

Misch's MechanicalHow did you first hear about Capricorn?

A Capricorn Area Manager called into the workshop to talk to us about Capricorn.


It saves us so much time and money by having everything on the one statement at the end of the month. Having instant credit and access to Capricorn Preferred Suppliers is also a fantastic benefit.


We put our points towards booking holidays through Capricorn Travel and also put them towards our attendance at the Gala Dinner & Tradeshow nights.


We have attended Gala Dinner & Tradeshow nights as well as local tradeshows in our area. Capricorn events are great for networking with Preferred Suppliers and other Capricorn Members.


We use Capricorn Risk Services, Capricorn Finance and Capricorn Travel. All Capricorn services are easy to use and these allow us more time to work on our business.

What is a recent business achievement?

We recently received the Messenger Northern Top 3 Customer Service Award. The business has continued to expand and has grown from 3 employees to 8 in 3 years. We have also moved into a larger workshop.

A tip (technical or otherwise) you would like to share?

Always offer the best in customer service.


Networking within the industry.

My Capricorn membership means... Easy business.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP, SALISBURY, SA8 EMPLOYEES

10 YEARS IN OPERATION 5 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN MEMBER

AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP, BALLARAT, VIC5 EMPLOYEES



AutodeltaHow did you first hear about Capricorn?

We were introduced to Capricorn back in 1995 by another Member and haven't looked back since.


It gives us the opportunity to purchase parts from a number of different Preferred Suppliers without the hassle of having seperate accounts.


We use our Reward Points towards paying off our account and paying to attend Capricorn events.


We regularly attend the Dinner & Display evenings and they are always great.


We use the Purple Pages as our first port of call when sourcing parts. It's quick and easy.

A recent business achievement?

As an authorised Bosch service centre one of our apprentices placed third nationally for the Bosch apprentice of the year.


It's not a car, it's an Alfa Romeo.


Working on some amazing and rare cars. The constant evolution of the motor car keeps things interesting.

Member Profiles

Pro PaintHow did you first hear about Capricorn?

The owner of our previous workshop was a Capricorn Member so we decided to join when we purchased the business.


Getting access to parts quickly and having everything on the one statement is extremely convenient. Capricorn is our one stop shop.


We are saving our reward points up for the moment.


We have attended the WA Dinner and Display evenings as well as the tradeshows in our area and both are fantastic.


We are proud to say that we utilise every Capricorn service that is available to us as Members.

A recent business achievement?

We are continually upgrading the equipment in our workshop and have also hired some additional staff to keep up with work demands.


Continue to work on customer service. Quality is important but good service will keep customers coming back.


Cars…the love of cars.


We have a fantastic ‘business partner’ on our side.

PANEL & PAINT, BAYSWATER, WA10 EMPLOYEES


AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS, BELMONT, VIC5 EMPLOYEES



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Bugatti Chiron

Future Rides

Bugatti is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive automakers in the world. For years it had just one model, the Veyron, sold at a price well over $1 million. The Veyron's successor, the Bugatti Chiron, was recently unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show and reaffirms the company's exclusivity and super sports car prowess.

There are quite a few upgrades to the existing Bugatti Veyron, most notably, engine performance. In order to achieve a 25 percent increase in performance compared to its predecessor, almost every single part of the engine was looked at and newly developed.

This rather daunting feat of engineering resulted in the W16 engine of the Bugatti Chiron being able to produce an unbelievable 1,103 kW from its 8 litres of displacement. The engine reaches its maximum torque of 1,600 Nm thanks to the turbocharger which Bugatti developed itself. There are 4 turbochargers in total, two are designed to be always on, while the other two are electronically actuated, spun up when the driver wants more acceleration. This double-powered configuration results in unbelievable acceleration, catapulting the Chiron from 0-100km/h in an astounding 2.5 seconds, reaching a top speed around the 420 km/h range.

The lines and aesthetics of the Chiron are equally as impressive as its performance. It is clear to see that the styling is an evolution of the existing Veyron however, much like its predecessor, it only sports two seats surrounded by a full carbon fibre body. The mid-set engine sits behind the cabin. The Chiron incorporates functional design as many of the strategic curves and lines serve as air intakes, cooling the engine.

The interior is befitting of an exclusive super sports car of this ilk, using the finest leathers and fittings with a "no-plastic philosophy". LED headlights make up an "eight-eye face," while an active wing on the rear serves as an air brake. 20-inch wheels on front and 21-inch wheels at the rear make up a staggered set, with eight titanium brake pistons up front and six on the rears.

Bugatti will produce only 500 examples of the Chiron super sports car. With this level of exclusivity, the Chiron will not come cheap, with a price tag of $2.6 million. Even at that price, Bugatti has already taken around 180 pre-orders.


Supplier Focus

WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU OFFER CAPRICORN MEMBERS?

Southern Classic Cars have innovative and caring management together with motivated and well-trained staff. The team look forward to caring for Capricorn customers by providing the best service at a competitive price. Call Tony 0424 133 414.

Rick Corbett Engine ReconditionersBACKGROUND

Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners is a family owned and run company which has been serving the industry for almost 40 years. This breadth of experience combined with constant updating of skills and new technology means that Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners can work on pretty much any engine built in the last 100 years, from the smallest to the largest. They pride themselves on doing all work in-house, which is a testament to their investment in people and equipment. The company employs 17 highly qualified staff and their workshop is RAA approved. In addition to this, all work is backed by a nationwide warranty.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners offer reconditioning services for all engines from small single cylinder motorcycle engines, right up to large V20 diesel engines. They also recondition vintage engines (white metalling). Reconditioning services can be completed on an endless range of engines including marine, agricultural, transport, genset, stationary and earthmoving to name a few.

Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners have the largest crankshaft grinding machine in South Australia (3.5m) as well as the largest balancing machine (2.5m). Both machines are located onsite which means all work completed is done so in-house.

Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners also offer full mechanical servicing for customers. They can service vehicles from classics right up to late model, providing the best possible service with a single point of contact and no middle men.

All work completed is guaranteed and comes with a nationwide warranty.

LOCATION: BLAIR ATHOL, SA20 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER

WWW.RCER.COM.AU

Zones Serviced

SA/NT

Zones Serviced

NSWSouthern Classic CarsBACKGROUND

Established in 1992, Southern Classic Cars has grown to be the largest new and used automotive group in the Illawarra region, employing 110 local residents.

They are a local family owned business offering a wide selection of vehicles including Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar, Skoda, Nissan, Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial franchises, as well as a large range of quality pre-owned vehicles.

Professional award-winning service and customer satisfaction is paramount whether you are buying a vehicle or having your car professionally serviced and maintained by their fully qualified technicians.


New vehicle sales, retail and fleet including Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Jaguar, Nissan, Suzuki and Land Rover. Selected used vehicles and premium used vehicles. A well-resourced parts department supplies all franchised vehicle parts. Master technicians, and well equipped, state of the art workshops cater to the needs of customers' vehicles.

DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

Southern Classic Cars service the Illawarra region of New South Wales, including the Southern Highlands.

LOCATION: WARRAWONG, NSW

3 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER

WWW.SOUTHERNCLASSICCARS.COM.AU


Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners service customers throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.


Capricorn Members can take advantage of prompt and reliable service together with trade pricing.


Sydney Diesel CentreBACKGROUND

Sydney Diesel Centre has been one of Australia’s leading diesel repair, diagnostic, service and spare parts companies for more than 50 years and are a trusted industry specialist.

Whether automotive, marine, mining, power generation, they are specialists in every size, make and model of diesel engine, pump and injector, exchange units, and spare parts. Sydney Diesel Centre are trusted by vehicle owners, road and marine transport operators, vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and companies.

Sydney Diesel Centre is a proud Capricorn Preferred Supplier, Bosch Diesel Service Centre, Bosch Car Service, Authorised Delphi Diesel Injection Service Centre and an Authorised Denso Diesel Injection Service Centre

Sydney Diesel Centre strive for excellence by investing where it counts:

Technology – workshops are fitted with the latest state-of-the-art diesel equipment, precision tools and clean room.

People – their skilled diesel technicians and engineers are among the best. All our technicians, mechanics, engineers and spare parts experts are OEM trained.

Training – tailored diesel training courses are popular among vehicle owners, mechanics and engineers.

Partnerships – partnerships with diesel vehicle and parts manufacturers are unmatched in the diesel repair and service industry.


Sydney Diesel Centre are the experts in anything diesel. Through years of experience in service, repair, diesel fuel injection services and diagnostics, they are able to provide the right part or service for every customer. Sydney Diesel Centre provide injectors, pumps, DPFs and much more at competitive prices, together with great service.

DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS Sydney Diesel Centre service customers Australia-wide through their extensive distribution network.


Capricorn Members can take advantage of free technical advice from the specialist team at Sydney Diesel Centre as well as greater discounts on their entire range of products and services. Capricorn Members also enjoy easy, fast and hassle free transaction and delivery.

Western Filters BACKGROUND

Western Filters was established in 1981, primarily cleaning dry air cleaner elements out of trucks and earthmoving equipment. They quickly expanded, selling new air, oil, fuel and hydraulic filters to suit just about anything and are resellers of all of the major filter brands found in Australia.

Western Filters has now grown to over 1200 square meters of floor space and employ 15 fulltime staff.


Western Filters have a great range of stock including custom oil catch can kits and fuel water separator kits to suit the latest 4WD’s, saving customers from costly turbo and intercooler blockages.

In 2014 Western Filters established the first Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning services in Australia. They can clean any DPF filter within 24 hours, saving customers hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in the process. DPF's are still quite new and not understood by everybody, Western Filters have over 2 years experience in this field and are more than happy to help customers out with any questions.


Western Filters offer a pickup service from your workshop on their well established TNT Freight Account and arrange returns all as part of their distribution service.


Western Filters DPF filter cleaning services save your customers time and money. Capricorn Members have access to specialised filter products carried in stock and available to be despatched same day in most cases.

LOCATION: BLACKTOWN, NSW1 YEAR AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER

WWW.WESTERNFILTERS.NET.AU

LOCATION: SMITHFIELD, NSW3 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER

WWW.SYDNEYDIESELCENTRE.COM.AU

Zones Serviced

NSW

Zones Serviced

NSWLOCATION: BLAIR ATHOL, SA20 YEARS AS A CAPRICORN PREFERRED SUPPLIER

WWW.RCER.COM.AU


1970 Plymouth Roadrunner

This completely original and untouched 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner comes to us from Don Sotirov at Japanese truck and Bus Spares. Don acquired this car on a recent trip to California late last year and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add this rare masterpiece to his collection of classics.

Don got word of the Plymouth through a friend in the U.S. and discovered that it had been sitting in a garage under a car cover since 1971 and belonged to the 80 year old owner of the fast food chain, Taco Bell. The car wasn’t officially for sale but it wasn’t untill the wives had a discussion that the car was sold.

The car is in all original condition including the paint, striking blue interior and Good Year tyres. It also comes with the original sales document and build sheet. The old girl only has 7135 miles on the clock and the log book says that the first and only service was done at 1025 miles from the dealer back in 1971.

The left hand drive Plymouth boasts a V8 383 high performance engine, Dana diff and a 3-speed automatic with a column shift. The detailing on this car is phenomenal and really gives us a snapshot of the quintessential 1970’s era muscle cars, with the road runner scooting down the side- “Beep Beep!” Don commented “Its really hard to find a car like this in such good condition and that’s why it caught my eye.”

Don is extremely excited to have this car in his collection and plans to drive the old girl to work occasionally as well as the odd cruise on a Sunday with the family.

If you think your ride has what it takes to be published in Ignition, please email, [email protected]. Ensure you include the subject line 'Member's Ride'. We look forward to featuring your ride!


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Capricorn Tech TipsCapricorn Tech Tips provides Members with access to valuable technical tips from Capricorn Preferred Suppliers. Each month we will feature a new Tech Tip that addresses common workshop problems. In addition to our monthly feature, there are many more Tech Tips on our website which can be viewed by following the prompts: www.capricorn.coop/TechTips

Vehicle and Category: Holden Jackaroo 3.0L D fitted with Isuzu Oil Strainer Gaskets

Replacement of Oil Strainer Gaskets

Isuzu engine modification to be carried out to prevent turbocharger failure. Due to the hardening of a flexible gasket on the oil suction pipe to strainer in the sump, the oil pump draws a mixture of air and oil causing a reduction in oil pressure. This causes damage to the turbo.The modification only needs to be carried out once. The upgraded Isuzu part number is 8971377980, item #140 (pictured right).

The sump must be removed to perform the modification. Before refilling the sump after the work is complete, it is important to allow the sealant sufficient time to set. Failure to do so could result in sealant entering the turbocharger oil galleries, causing serious damage.

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Download the checklist and access other useful resources at www.tatbiz.net.au/resources

A job lands in your workshop that you feel is going to be technically challenging.

You may instinctively also feel that you might need some help with this one – so where to look?

Technical help is out there, but it may not necessarily be as free or accessible as you might like, or expect.

An example:

A Peugeot with air conditioning problems, that had already been to two workshops, with the advice to take it to a dealership for proper diagnostics, ended up in a third aftermarket workshop. The difference between this workshop and the others, was that it worked diligently on establishing good relationships with a range of suppliers and networks.

The basic checks were done, but this workshop was wondering why it could only extract one fault code in the engine module, a permanent code that could not be cleared and was related to the engine’s electronic thermostat. The question was: could this engine code be stopping the A/C compressor from engaging?

Time to tap into some trusted technical friendships.

With each call to a technical network and data providers the situation became clearer – yes, the A/C clutch could be affected by this code.

Advice received from the local Peugeot dealer changed the game play.

It seems the engine electronic thermostat had been an issue for some time. The part had been superseded a few times and the current new part was always in stock.

The part was installed, and as predicted, the compressor was now engaging, the fault codes were gone and all was well.

The gathering of all the information that led to a perfect fix was easy, but naturally it came with a cost – perhaps not an immediate cash-over-the-counter cost, but a cost nevertheless.

This workshop is a paid-up member of a technical network; it subscribes to several data providers; and because it bought all Peugeot spares from one selected dealer, getting them to part with useful information was an expected bonus of the relationship.

Good, reliable technical information is gold in the workshop landscape, so it is worth aligning yourself with products and services that can be really useful in your time of need.

Having a network of suppliers and products almost guarantees access to good quality technical advice. You just can’t put a price on these relationships.

With diagnostics becoming more complex as car makers keep adding to their technologies, all workshops should compile their own list of quality contacts and make it a workshop rule to stay loyal to their products and services. In the long run, the costs involved in belonging to, or dealing with, a trusted network of data providers, wholesalers and yes, dealerships, should be regarded as investments in the business.

In the case of buying parts, chasing the best price from a multitude of suppliers is not only a time wasting exercise, but doesn’t provide too many avenues for building trusting and useful relationships.

Technical help is out there - but it's a two way street

Good, reliable technical

information is gold in the

workshop landscape...


Clipsal 500 Adelaide 2016The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia's largest domestic motor sport event.

The 2016 event didn’t disappoint and things went as well as ever in the Capricorn VIP Villa with all in attendance thoroughly enjoying four days of racing and entertainment. Crowds also enjoyed the great selection of music artists that performed including, Rob Thomas, Pete Murray, The Black Sorrows and Icehouse. With all of this excitement and entertainment, it was no surprise record crowd numbers for the event were reached.

Capricorn Members and Preferred Suppliers were treated to a pit tour on Saturday and Sunday thanks to Valvoline and Garry Rogers Motor Sport. Team owner, Garry Rogers with drivers, Scott McLaughlin and James Moffat made themselves available to attend the Capricorn VIP Villa and sign autographs and chat with attendees. As an added bonus, five Capricorn Members were chosen to ride in the Clipsal 500 course car thanks to Clipsal. Thanks also to Greg Hahn from the New Zealand Super Black Team who also arranged a pit tour for members of their pit facility on short notice.

Race 1 saw Jamie Whincup take out the honours with James Courtney and Shane Van Gisbergen taking out the minor places. Race 2 was action packed with James Courtney narrowly beating Jamie Whincup whilst Chaz Mostert took third place. Nick Percat took out the final race of the day whilst Michael Caruso and Garth Tander came in second and third respectively.

It was certainly another action packed weekend for those in attendance and another fantastic Capricorn event. The Clipsal 500 event is fast becoming a highlight on the Capricorn calendar. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Clipsal 500 in 2017!


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Motorcycle Sales, Service & RepairsCurrie, TAS Looking for a sea change? Large workshop, vehicle, ATV's & small engines. AIS Inspection accredited. Latest tec wheel alignment equ. 2 & 4 post hoists. POA. Ph: 0429 611 266

Mechanical & Exhaust WorkshopNerang, QLDEst. 25yrs, great location, 5 hoist & workshop equip, plus stock. AIS station, regular repeat clientele, highway frontage, great turnover. $250K WIWO. Ph: 0409 713 614

Mechanical Workshop, Midland WASmall mechanical workshop for sale, selling due to retirement. W/shop has 2 hoists & floor bay. Comes with stock, equipment & goodwill. Main road frontage, close to train & bus station. $170K. Contact: [email protected]

Mechanical Workshop, Tin Can Bay QLD Est. 8yrs, independently owned/operated, well equip, 3 hoists, drive over lifter, wheel alignment machine, tyrer fitting machine, wheel balancer, complete w/tools & equip, have 2 staff that work locally. WIWO, POA. Ph: Garry 0457 374 322

Auto Repairs, Paihia Bay of Islands NZ5 mins from beachfront, profitable business, WOF's, auto and small machinery repairs, 2 acre property, 3 bed home, 1 bed cottage, owner operated. Email: [email protected] - Ph: Rod +64 9 402 8272

Auto Electrical, Whangamata NZ Unique opportunity, iconic beach lifestyle location. Only auto electrical business in town, est. 25yrs, variety of commercial, forestry, marine & private vehicles.Email: [email protected]

Mechanical Workshop, Melbourne VICInner city Melbourne location, great exposure, large workshop, 6 hoists, lots of equipment, large client base.

Ph: 0417 371 465

Auto Electrical Workshop, Brisbane Western Suburb QLDLarge customer base, fully equip including hoist, alt/starter bench, press, A/C equip, scan tools and new stock. Air-con office and customer waiting area. Text number for call back 0488 525 817.

Golf Cart Servicing, Repairs & Sales, Southern Gold Coast QLDLimitless potential, complete golf cart business for sale, owner retiring, 2 years accountant figures available. $135k (incl. equip.) + SAV. Suit mechanic or auto electrician. Ph: Allan after 6pm (07) 5536 6553

Mechanical Workshop/Panel & Paint, Lower Hutt NZ Est. 1993. Owner retiring. Business covers mech. service, panel beating & spray painting. Lower Hutt's only COMPLETE repairer. Ph: Phil +64 2 9568 3985 Email: [email protected]

Brake Lathe, Brunswick VICAmmco 4000 series brake lathe. Motor rewound, new belt, cutting tips, pulleys & centre shaft, comes with large cups and cones, used as back up in retail/workshop, serviced recently. $4,500. Ph: Steve 0407 053 366

Mechanical & Exhaust Workshop, Nerang QLDEst. 25yrs, great location, 5 hoists, workshop equip, stock, AIS station, regular repeat clientele, highway frontage, great turnover, $250k WIWO Ph: 0409 713 614

Mechanical Workshop, Silverwater NSWOwner retiring, 20yrs+ in Silverwater, 4 hoists, brake lathe, bulk oil & waste. Goodwill, equipment, stock, WIWO, good lease. $140k. Ph: Kevin 0419 987 013

Smash Repairs, Blayney NSW Est 33yrs, 14yrs with current owners. Well equipped with spray booth & paint room, Car-O-Liner with electronic measuring. Only panel shop in town. Great T/O & profit. Can sell or lease the freehold. Ph: (02) 6368 2608 or 0414 849 823

Truck Mechanical Workshop/Retail, Macksville NSWLarge operating shed in growth corridor of the billion dollar Pacific Hwy upgrade.Existing advertising, web, phone.WIWO or bring your own tools and equipment. $15,000 bare - $40,000. Ph: John 0418 460 045


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