Illawarra Chapter News

Starting point at Bald Hill Headland Reserve

The Royal Wollondilly Wander

25 August 2013 / Bryan Shedden

What a perfect day for a drive in a five! Crystal clear blue skies, with an early morning chill, and sunny warmth for our picnic lunch. Perfect for a drive through the Royal National Park and the Wollondilly Shire to a picnic lunch at Avon Dam.

New website launched

13 August 2013 / Various

The feedback on the new website is rolling in and it seems that you're loving it. Here is a sample of the comments received, and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write.

Illawarra's Restorative Wind & Sock Run

12 August 2013 / Report by Ken Tuckey

Ken Tuckey led an Illawarra run to Crookwell in Winter of all times! The brave runners viewed the wind farm, a sock factory and the Sydney Vintage Car Restoration Centre where they were treated to some rare sights.

Run to Picton and Jinbai Ittai Karting Challenge

12 August 2013 / Peter Feutrill

The Illawarra Chapter hosted the inaugural Jinbai Ittai Karting Challenge at Picton in June 2013 and this could be a regular way for the Chapters to indulge in some healthy competition!

Brush for cleaning drains

How to clean soft top drains on an NC

09 August 2013 / Guy Coles

Here's a link to an article I wrote some time ago on how to clean the soft top drains. It's not difficult after the first time you do it and is one of those general maintenance things that you should do on a regular basis.

Xmas in July - Illawarra Run

16 July 2013 / Peter Feutrill

Seven 5s and a 3 joined the Illawarra Chapter run to Wallerawang for Xmas in July, for a fabulous drive on the Tablelands Way.

Fitting coilovers to an NB MX-5

How to fit coilovers on your MX-5

17 May 2013 / DriftworksLtd

MX-5 Coilovers are straight forward and easy to fit. Here's a step-by-step DIY video guide from DriftworksLtd, about how to remove, prepare and fit coilovers to an NB MX-5.

Richard Hammond test drives an MX-5

Richard Hammond testing an MX-5

14 May 2013 / Top Gear

Richard Hammond test drives the Mazda MX-5 in Ireland, and puts the car to the test with an unusual race against a greyhound at Shelbourne Park. Who will win? Man or dog?

The Illawarra Chapter crew gathered on the steps of the old Nerriga School

Bob's Long Way Round

21 April 2013 / Report by Robert Collins, Photos by Bryan Shedden

Bob led the Illawarra Chapter on a merry 309km circuit via the Shoalhaven, Nerriga and Southern Highlands.