Invite to Day of the VW Vic - 25th Nov 2007

[Grey 57]

Hi watercoolers. I am coordinating the 2007 Day of the VW Vic this year and I wanted to extend an invite to all water coolers to come to along to the DotVW this year.

Location is the Cranbourne Race Course
Date is Sunday the 25th of November.

Show and Shine entry is $20.00 with a good selection of water cooled show and shine categories this year.

Online registration here ===>> http://www.vwclub.com.au/dotvw.php
More info call Dean 0412 500 588 or email

[FknDubbin]

Down like syndrome!!!

[rayray086]

My uni exams end on the 16th of November. I really want to make the drive down to check it out, and have a nice relaxing holiday at Melbourne too... I wonder if any other New South Welsh people would be interested?

[Lukev85]

Id love to go, ive heard heaps bout DOV.

Ill see what I can muscle up here in Syd to get time off work

[Oneofthegreats]

If the car's still running after the Tassie trip, I'm there for sure.

Haven't missed it for a few year's now.

I reckon I might book up a motel nearby for the Sunday night to get on the gas.
It's a fair way's for me so I reckon it'll be a good idea.

The Forth Furlong is a 3 star right across the road from the racecourse. $88 a night.
The local pub right up the road too!

It would be awesome to see the NSW dubber's making the trek into Mexibourne & getting in on the action.

Depending on what's going on, I've got plan's to come to make it to the nationals next year.

[rayray086]

I have a relative living in Melbourne, so I think I can (hopefully) stay there - nothing beats free accomodation! Good to know there's a suitable motel to stay in though :)

[WEDEL.1]

Any South Australians going?

Julia & I may be going, catch up with a few friends. At this time we take the Mk III Golf, leave early Saturday morning, staying overnight in Ashley Gdns C/P and return home immediately after the show.

Should be home around midnight.

Maris

[Water Boy]

Ill be there to see ya all... If im lucking i mite have a car by then... I cant wait aircoolers wait out here we come :D

[Tim]

im gonna do my best to be there! Ill try not to sleep in like last year and actually get my car inside the grounds this time :P. Not sure which car to bring now though!

[Peter Jones]

I'll be there with both my Golfs this year.

Might bring some Seat stuff that's still left over to sell at the swap meet too.

Pete

[Water Boy]

im gonna do my best to be there! Ill try not to sleep in like last year and actually get my car inside the grounds this time :P. Not sure which car to bring now though!

I thought u only had the VR6???

[GoLfMan]

ill be there, i'll definately have the Polo there, but hopefully i can get the mk1 ready in time, maybe get a club permit for it :)
either way I'M IN!
it was good last year, it'll be better this year for watercoolers

[ScienceVR6]

is there a minimum standard your car needs to be in? Would a half stripped out VR6 be acceptible?

[Water Boy]

is there a minimum standard your car needs to be in? Would a half stripped out VR6 be acceptible?

Anything can come doesnt even have to go... Heaps of people rock up in what ever... Its all about having fun, celebrating the VW we love so much and meeting people... No one really cares what u drive as long as its a VW :D

[Tim]

I thought u only had the VR6???

well as of wednesday last week there is a brand spanking 3 door GTI in my driveway too :P
Ill most likely bring that along as the other car should be in bits by then.

[Water Boy]

well as of wednesday last week there is a brand spanking 3 door GTI in my driveway too :P
Ill most likely bring that along as the other car should be in bits by then.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i like :D... DSG or manual?

[Tim]

for the sake of not going too off topic check out the mk5 section :P

[Water Boy]

for the sake of not going too off topic check out the mk5 section :P

Ohh my bad i missed it in Mk5 section... Sorry mods :confused:

[99gti]

I'll be there!!!

[Tensixty6]

I went along last year, intending to be a spectator....got conned into entering my MK5 GTI and won runner up in the Mk5 category. I was quite pleased with that.

Definately in for this year. Looking forward to it.

[Grey 57]

47 Days to go and counting .

The VW Club Vis is offering a Show and Shine Early Registration incentive for this years event. Register for the Show and Shine before the 9th November and get a very stylish collectors Day of the VW 2007 Tee shirt for free!!!!

Details and online early registration and payment here ====>>> http://www.vwclub.com.au/dotvw.php


Or download the early rego form, print off and send payment via snail mail ====>>> http://www.vwclub.com.au/promo/dotvw_reg.pdf

[rayray086]

The T-shirts look good! An incentive to registering early... :)

[WABIT]

im down... its a must.. but wont be entering this year

wabit

[Water Boy]

im down... its a must.. but wont be entering this year

wabit

Ohhh no Cabby.... Why not :(

[WEDEL.1]

Julia & I drive all the way from Adelaide to support the day, but maily to catch up with friends, and have missed two days in the last 11 years.

I always have a problem with charging entrants ($20) to display their VWs , and then charging spectators $5 to view them. To me, that's double dipping!

I am fully aware of the costs & charges of running a car show, however the VWCV get a minimum of 50 more entrants than the VWCSA, charge $5 more per entrant than us (we charged $10 until this year, now $15 ), have more sponsors for the day, more members to pay fees AND then charge spectators to the view the display.


Maris

[Grey 57]

Hi Green T4, great to hear you are making the trek over again. The $20.00 is for entry into the Show and Shine only. Covers the show and shine entry and ground entry for the driver and passenger plus a nice show bag. This year we are offering early show and shine registration to alleviate the queing thru the gates. Register before the 9th Nov and get a free 2007 DotVW teeshirt worth $15.00 (thats what they will be sold for on the day)

So pretty good value really. Make sure you register early. You can register and pay on line.

[WEDEL.1]

Thanks, I usually leave things to the last minute, incase things go wrong. I am moving my 2 weeks holidays over one week, so we can take the Green T4 away for a week. Not sure the boss is happy with that.

Still have to book a night's accomodation, probably at Ashley Gdns, and prepay the awful Freeway toll to get quickly to the other side of Melb. Taking the Mk III Golf this year, as it is a quicker car to cover the Adel-Melb distance, and easier to clean up upon arrival in Melb.

Maris

[Water Boy]

Thanks, I usually leave things to the last minute, incase things go wrong. I am moving my 2 weeks holidays over one week, so we can take the Green T4 away for a week. Not sure the boss is happy with that.

Still have to book a night's accomodation, probably at Ashley Gdns, and prepay the awful Freeway toll to get quickly to the other side of Melb. Taking the Mk III Golf this year, as it is a quicker car to cover the Adel-Melb distance, and easier to clean up upon arrival in Melb.

Maris

We'll cya at DOVW :D

[ausgolfer]

I'll be there as usual and will show my car but def not entering the show and shine. Otherwise will just end up annoyed when the car that looks the most like RICE wins the best modified.

[Water Boy]

I'll be there as usual and will show my car but def not entering the show and shine. Otherwise will just end up annoyed when the car that looks the most like RICE wins the best modified.

So true... WARNING this is an ANTI-RICE event.... :mad:

[GoLfMan]

I'll be there as usual and will show my car but def not entering the show and shine. Otherwise will just end up annoyed when the car that looks the most like RICE wins the best modified.

yeh.... i hope he doesnt enter again, god that car was FERAL!

[99gti]

Was that a mk3 by any chance with stripes on it?

[99gti]

I might enter if I can get all my **** sorted my then! But most likely not.

[Water Boy]

I might enter if I can get all my **** sorted my then! But most likely not.

Mate anything goes its all about coming together and having fun, talking VW's and all round good day...

A must for all... Pity my car will be at the panel shop still :(

[GoLfMan]

Mate anything goes its all about coming together and having fun, talking VW's and all round good day...

A must for all... Pity my car will be at the panel shop still :(

Learn how to paint yaself!!! its a beautiful art to learn

as for my mk1... should be good for it?!?!?!?!? if i can get a permit or club rego

[Water Boy]

Learn how to paint yaself!!! its a beautiful art to learn

as for my mk1... should be good for it?!?!?!?!? if i can get a permit or club rego

Paint is not the hard part its the beating and pulling on the rack and also its metalic a little hard ;)

[GoLfMan]

Paint is not the hard part its the beating and pulling on the rack and also its metalic a little hard ;)

ahh too true, mettallic isnt that hard to put on, its all practice :)

[golf3]

I actually saw that dude with the black car and blue stripes and chromies yesterday...

[MK2 GTI]

I'll be there and enter aswell. The judging criterea (sp?) has changed this year.

[Water Boy]

I'll be there and enter aswell. The judging criterea (sp?) has changed this year.

Good we are euro tuners not ricers :D

[Water Boy]

I actually saw that dude with the black car and blue stripes and chromies yesterday...

Ha ha ha did u laugh your ass at him :cool:

[rayray086]

That's the one I see advertised for sale too right? The automatic?

Anyway how do you guys usually get there? Any of yous meet beforehand then cruise to the destination?

[GoLfMan]

That's the one I see advertised for sale too right? The automatic?

Anyway how do you guys usually get there? Any of yous meet beforehand then cruise to the destination?

no its a manual...

we usually cruise down there together, maybe even a pre cruise to detail the cars together like last year, that was a bit of fun :)

a new cruise thread will be posted after the 4th of november cruise

[WEDEL.1]

Anyone leaving from Ashley Gdns Caravan Pk? :-)

Maris

[FknDubbin]

Ive got my work function on at the Hilton the night before and were staying at the hotel so ill make it down when we get booted out!

[mscabrio]

I will be there again but won't be bringing the cabrio. Will be in an aircooled this year. The resto on my 74 bug was completed a few months ago but have been too unwell for her to make her debut ...... Doubt whether I will enter her in the show and shine though.

[Grey 57]

Bump, get those early registrations in. Cut off is the 9th.
Reminders

The 2007 Day of the Volkswagen is being held on Sunday 25 November at Cranbourne Racecourse, Grant St, Cranbourne. It is Australia’s biggest VW show with hundreds of old and new VWs (Beetles, Kombis, Type 3s, Golfs, Karmmans and many more models) on display.

Special feature will the unveiling of a very special and historical VW.

There will be Show’n Shine, VW Traders, Swap Sites and Motorsports display. Show’n Shine entry 9-11am $20, public 9am $5.00, swap sites setup from 8am $40.00. See club website for special entry deals.

Please note: Alcohol free event and no animals or BBQ's allowed inside the racecourse. For more details - http://www.vwclub.com.au or 0401 310 704.

Trophy's are a bit special too, so definitely worth winning

[Golf_Girl]

I am there. Just booked my flights!

[rayray086]

Registered :) Waiting for the mail!

[Grey 57]

keep em coming watercoolers. Early reg closes off on Friday the 9th.

We are processing the early rego;s in blocks so the show n shine packs will come thru over the next week.

Heres the broad program for the day fyi

Programme for the day’s events
7.30am Onward ENTRY for TRADES SITE ONLY
8.00am Onward ENTRY for SWAP SITES ONLY
9.00am UNTIL 11.00am CAR SHOW and PUBLIC ENTRY
11.00am World Premiere Unveiling of the mystery Pre War Volkswagen.
11.00pm - 1.00pm JUDGING of SHOW and SHINE
2.00pm PRESENTATION of TROPHIES
3.00pm CLOSE of DAY

[GoLfMan]

keep em coming watercoolers. Early reg closes off on Friday the 9th.

We are processing the early rego;s in blocks so the show n shine packs will come thru over the next week.

Heres the broad program for the day fyi

Programme for the day’s events
7.30am Onward ENTRY for TRADES SITE ONLY
8.00am Onward ENTRY for SWAP SITES ONLY
9.00am UNTIL 11.00am CAR SHOW and PUBLIC ENTRY
11.00am World Premiere Unveiling of the mystery Pre War Volkswagen.
11.00pm - 1.00pm JUDGING of SHOW and SHINE
2.00pm PRESENTATION of TROPHIES
3.00pm CLOSE of DAY

if i send off my entry tommorow will that still be counted as an early entry?

[Grey 57]

Yep. Should be OK.

[Grey 57]

Only 7 more sleeps Watercoolers.
:):cool:


Oh I noticed a post in another thread about putting up a gazebo. Should'nt be a prob, but if you get there nice and early
(9.00am on the dot) and get it set up we could arrange watercoolers around it.
Give me a call on it if you want.
Dean 0412 500 588

Cheers
Dean H

[WEDEL.1]

Does anyone know how much shade is available, or should we bring our own?

[Tim]

last year there was no shade for the watercooled boys!

[Grey 57]

Long range forecast is for 33 and sunny. There is shade in the undercover traders area and up in the grand stand. Few trees scattered about the turfed areas we will be using.

But I would suggest hats sunscreen and a beach brolly if you wanted shade by your VW. :)

See you on the day!

[Tensixty6]

Only 7 more sleeps Watercoolers.
:):cool:


Oh I noticed a post in another thread about putting up a gazebo. Should'nt be a prob, but if you get there nice and early
(9.00am on the dot) and get it set up we could arrange watercoolers around it.
Give me a call on it if you want.
Dean 0412 500 588

Cheers
Dean H

We'll have to give the gazebo a miss. I'm locked in to arriving at 9.30 - 9.45am.

[rayray086]

Have fun guys, I can't make it :(

NEXT YEAR!

[burtybear]

Have fun guys, I can't make it :(

NEXT YEAR!

Doh! Try next year Ray, we'll get some shots for everyone!