Shannons German Auto Display - 22 Sep 2013

**Surfpig** · 19-08-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by jamie88

Surfpig. Id might be keen for a day trip down. Some other newy guys might be too. Meet up with Sydney guys on the way?

yeah at the moment im keen, ill be pulling the mk2 apart soon so time will tell if im ready

**mikinoz** · 19-08-2013, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by phantom

Anything German yes, but Skoda isn't German (Czech Republic). It's not the group (ie VAG) its the country of origin. We have had them in the past, we'll discuss it for this year and let you know.

That probably goes also for SEAT.

**The Speedfighter** · 19-08-2013, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by valgamesh

Yeah they can, anything german will be allowed in

that's what I thought, even though they're only partially German build.

Originally Posted by phantom

Anything German yes, but Skoda isn't German (Czech Republic). It's not the group (ie VAG) its the country of origin. We have had them in the past, we'll discuss it for this year and let you know.

Well if that's the case, Skoda is partially German build (engine/chassis) so I would assume that Skoda drivers will be allowed to join in as a big part of the VAG group.

I assume this is a car enthusiast day???

Originally Posted by mikinoz

That probably goes also for SEAT.

Nopes, same as with Skoda

**cdogg** · 27-08-2013, 10:04 AM

I am gonna go to this. Anyone else going from melb... prob gonna leave early saturday morning...

**jamesatfish** · 27-08-2013, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by The Speedfighter

Well if that's the case, Skoda is partially German build (engine/chassis) so I would assume that Skoda drivers will be allowed to join in as a big part of the VAG group.

I assume this is a car enthusiast day???

Going by my past experience with this day I'd be checking with the VW Club before you go to the effort of driving down in the Skoda. Each club seems to have its own set of rules about who can exhibit on the day and it'd be worth finding out for sure if the VW Club will welcome their Skoda half-brothers.

I'd assumed in the past that GAD was run a bit like Auto Italia - if you have a car that vaguely fits the bill then just show up, pay the entry fee and put the car on display - but GAD seems to be more structured than that.

I've not met any of the VW Club officials so my comment doesn't at all reflect on their attitudes, but I found the Mercedes Club at this event a few years ago were pretty unfriendly. I rocked up with our then-new C63 Estate, planning to put it on display and wander around with my daughter looking at some nice cars, but was told by a Merc club official that the Mercedes display was for club members by invitation only.

Needless to say I haven't bothered exhibiting at this event since, though I'd hope that the VW Club are far nicer than the Merc guys.

**aliVEEDUB** · 28-08-2013, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by cdogg

I am gonna go to this. Anyone else going from melb... prob gonna leave early saturday morning...

I'm keen, was thinkin stopping at Sydney for the weekend then driv to the show Sunday morning

**chellimofo** · 06-09-2013, 11:11 PM

Hi all. I am going to open up my shop on Sunday morning of the GAD VERY early if you are interested in cleaning your car! I will supply hot breakfast AND coffee for those who are keen. You will also be able to hoist your car up (15 min blocks to be fair), and clean inside your wheels etc if you wish (Pullstarter??). There is a car wash down the street (about 80 meters) or wash at my work with a high pressure washer. I have some cleaning stuff, but suggest to bring your own. I will crank up the compressor so you can give your car a good "blow out". If anyone is interested please leave interest here as I wont open just for me and Pullstarter. (sorry Simmon)

Oh and I am best mates with Pamela Anderson, so I have a HEAP of SILICON spray! Let me know numbers people.

**eltonking** · 09-09-2013, 02:18 PM

Is anyone from Sydney able to pick up a set of coilovers and bring them down to Canberra? Would be greatly appreciated! Can supply beer upon request.
Thanks!

**aliVEEDUB** · 09-09-2013, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by chellimofo

hi all. I am going to open up my shop on sunday morning of the gad very early if you are interested in cleaning your car! I will supply hot breakfast and coffee for those who are keen. You will also be able to hoist your car up (15 min blocks to be fair), and clean inside your wheels etc if you wish (pullstarter??). There is a car wash down the street (about 80 meters) or wash at my work with a high pressure washer. I have some cleaning stuff, but suggest to bring your own. I will crank up the compressor so you can give your car a good "blow out". If anyone is interested please leave interest here as i wont open just for me and pullstarter. (sorry simmon)

oh and i am best mates with pamela anderson, so i have a heap of silicon spray! Let me know numbers people.

keen!!