Due the increasing weather warnings we are postponing the meet and greet, they are now predicting 100kmph winds and hail, rain is ok and we have had great days in the rain before. This is so unpredictable right now we can't put ourselves and our cars in danger

Please check the forum for more information here.

Here is a link to the warnings page, please stay safe.

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Further information from the Early Warning Centre:

Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DANGEROUS SURF
For people in the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:30 pm Saturday, 26 January 2013.

Synoptic Situation:
At 4pm EST, Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald was slow moving over the Central Highlands and Coalfields district, about 75km east northeast of Emerald and 250km west northwest of Gladstone. Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald is expected to move south southeast this evening and through Sunday, contracting into New South Wales on Monday.

Damaging winds, with gusts of around 110km/h are expected over the Wide Bay and Burnett, northern stretches of the Sunshine Coast and northern parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district. Wind gusts in excess of 125km/h may occur and this could cause significant damage or destruction to homes and property in localised areas.

These conditions are expected to contract southwards into the Southeast Coast district and also extend west to the Great Dividing Range during Sunday, with destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 km/h possibly developing, which could cause significant damage or destruction to homes and property in localised areas.

There have been multiple reports of tornado activity through the northern Wide Bay this afternoon.

Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is expected over the Wide Bay and Burnett district and Southeast Coast district, extending west to the Great Dividing Range. Six hour rainfall accumulations in excess of 100mm are likely. This could lead to rapid river and stream rises. Widespread 24 hour rainfall accumulations in excess of 250mm are likely.

Currently, the heaviest rain is located on radar over the southern Capricornia district and through the Wide Bay and Burnett district. Some areas through the southern Capricornia have now recorded over 1000mm over the past 48 hours. Since 9am today, Walla has recorded 154mm, Bundaberg 104mm and Bungadoo 102mm.

Water levels on the morning high tides are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal and island locations from Burnett Heads to the New South Wales border during Sunday and Monday. The sea level is likely to rise above the normal tide and the exposed beaches will experience damaging waves and flooding of some low lying areas close to the shoreline.

Dangerous surf conditions, with significant beach erosion, are expected along the coast from Burnett Heads to the New South Wales border, particularly during Sunday and Monday. This includes Hervey Bay and northern parts of Moreton Bay.

Flood Warnings are current for various rivers and streams in these districts, see Click Here.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the Capricornia and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

We are pleased again to have our Christmas party at Harrigan's Drift inn at Calypso Bay, we will have access to the spit for our club car display (same area as the concourse), great place to promote the club all cars welcome and remember to bring the kids.

Before we go to lunch the committee we will do a wrap-up of our successful year and what in store for 2013 & present the social. gokarts and motorsport trophy's.
We have tables booked for lunch so please join us for there fabulous food and drinks, there will be live music and kids jumping castle.

Our plan for the day:
Car display setup 10am
Years wrap up and presentation 11:30am
Lunch 12pm

Log in to check out the details Click Here

The WRX Club of Queensland will be holding a car display at this year’s AusGarage meet and trade expo. It is looking like it is going to be a great event with cars from the club being shown as feature cars and also in the club display.

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“It’s already shaping up to be a fantastic, family friendly event with plenty of Brisbane’s finest businesses on show.
So make sure you head over to the Rocklea Markets on Sunday the 21st of October and show your support for local automotive businesses, whilst enjoying all the entertainment that the event has to offer!

We will also be having displays from all automotive clubs in the front carpark, we have a number of the biggest QLD clubs signed up already. If you are in any form of car club send through an email to book a spot for your club to display. It is completely free however there are very limited spots.

At only $1 entry, you’d be bonkers to miss this one!”

If you want more information check out the AutoGarage website of check out their Facebook page

Arriving from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm meeting start.
It is the usual meeting arrangement commencing with our meeting and finger food etc, followed by a presentation by Ken Robertson and staff where he will present as much new stuff as possible. He thinks he can also bring along other suppliers including carbon fibre guys etc, but has not yet confirmed.

Check out an register our interest at Click Here


Log into the forum to check out the offer from City Subaru - Click Here

Fulcrum Performance is hosting the WRX Club of Queensland on Saturday 14th April for a tech morning showing Subaru suspension components.

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Happy new year Everyone!!!

Welcome to 2012 and as per the last few years we have kicked off the social events for the year with a MEET AND GREET function. This is a great opportunity for new and old members to get together. Details of this event are below:

WHEN - SUNDAY 29January from 1100hrs to 1400hrs
WHERE - Colmslie Beach Reserve at the end of Colmslie Rd


OTHER EVENT INFO:

The club will be having on a FREE BBQ and soft drinks for members! We'll also try to have the club marquees there for extra shade as well.
There will also be a range of lucky door prizes on the day. Simply see Glenn or Donna when you arrive for your ticket as you sign in. Prizes will be drawn at 1300hrs.
We would like to emphasise that this is a FAMILY event - your partners, kids, dogs etc are very welcome. The reserve has loads of parking, grassy areas, kids playground and public toilets.

Please log into the forum and RSVP in the thread as we would like to get an idea of numbers by 25th Jan for shopping purposes.

Looking forward to seeing you Glenn

Thanks to Chiptorque for running another successful dyno day. Just like last year Chiptorque put on a great day. This year we saw 17 cars on the rollers ranging from WRX's to Evo's to Landcruisers to a Leone.

Nev Scott managed to take the flag for most powerful car with 299.1kw. While rolling on the dyno he also managed to wrap up the loudest car with an impressive 128.6dB reading taken from within the dyno room.

As Donna’s Liberty was strapped down the betting on the power figure peaked. Nev again found himself looking good for the win after run one saw 70kw atw matching perfectly to Nev’s 3rd guess. As the Liberty started rolling again for its second run, eyes were watching the screen to see if it would pull more power.... and it did, finishing with 72.8 kw. Nev’s 4th guess happened to be 73kw and he happily walked away with every prize on the day relating to the dyno – most power, loudest car and guessing comp. Well done Nev.

This year saw another very tight contest in the Concours. First place went to an 09WRX with 35500kms, second prize to a 10 WRX with 3500 kms.

Both cars were presented in a beautiful condition, even better than you would expect when you pick up a new car from a dealer - These two leading cars were absolutely spotless.

They were separated by 0.5 points and the deciding factor had nothing to do with the presentation, but the respective ages and the amount of kilometres travelled. It does not get any closer between 2 perfectly presented cars.

The judges noted that this year everyone had put in extra effort to present their vehicles well (even the race cars) and the overall standard was excellent.

Thanks to Donna and Ross for cooking up a storm on the BBQ, Lachlan and the guys and girls from Chiptorque for hosting a great day and to all the members that showed up!

There are some photos from the day in the gallery and here is a small vid

John McIntosh from City Subaru will be hosting our monthly meeting for May at their Newstead showroom.

This invitation is extended to all current WRX Club of Queensland members. Please contract the membership secretary if you need to renew. email

Mick McMillan will lead the WRX Club Meeting and then John and the other staff will have some vehicles on display and will discuss current and future Subarus at the meeting.

There will be some nibblies on hand and of course the sort of hospitality that you would expect from a large dealer.

Meeting on the 10th May 2011 at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Venue - City Subaru cnr Breakfast Creek Rd and Evelyn St Newstead

These guys have supported us in the past and are keen to come back to the fold

Please log into the forum and advise if you are able to make it