Joining Sau Qld

[Mr-Toy33]

Just wondering how one would go about joining Skylines Australia car club?

I know the thread above points you in the direction of the form that needs to be filled out.

But what I also would like to know is what the full cost is, involved in joining an what exactly do you get for your money when joining?

I did read somewhere, where you can pay like $55 and you get this discount thing and a sticker, etc etc. Then there is this $95 thing I think it is where you also get a shirt or jacket or something.

Can someone please enlighten me on what the full involvement is and exactly what you do get for your money?

$55 or even $95 is a bit steep to join a club if you get very little. After all, I'm sure most skyliners would agree that, that money could be better spent on the car if you dont get much for what you pay for.

Anyway! any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Eug]

as i remember (and unless things have changed)

$55 gets u into the club - stickers, member card, discounts from various sponsers (bob jane, mecury, bda, tuff toyz and some other places), access to members' sections and members' events

$95 gets u all of the above and SAU polo shirt with sponser embriodery.

[dangerous_daveo]

Let me put it in simple terms. I pay $300 each for my tyres now. When my discount card rocks up later this week, I will pay $260 each or less. Join up.

They will ask to see your membership card however, so dont try and be a smart arse and just wander down saying your on sau. They gave me prices but wouldnt sell me the tyres until I was a member.

[Mr-Toy33]

Is that tyre discount with all Bob-Jane stores or just certain ones under 1 owner of several stores?

[dangerous_daveo]

Is that tyre discount with all Bob-Jane stores or just certain ones under 1 owner of several stores?

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QLD wide from memory.

[NismoGirl]

Certainly is QLD wide.

Most of our sponsors will give you some type of discount, that being fleet, 5%, 10% or 15%, depending on how much you are spending and what services you are getting.

I guess it depends on your own personal self and whether you want to join up. I know my "steep" $55 joining fee has paid for itself and beyond with being a member/executive of the club.

We run members only events which consist of cruises, breakfasts, skidpans, lvma's and social outings. We like to run our events so our members are getting something back for what they put in.

In September alone we have our Jamboree display, plus a lvma/skidpan and members meeting where you get to have your say where the club is heading. Not to mention the weekly social dinners which are normally held at Cactus Jacks at Loganholme on a Tuesday night at 7pm.

Along with the events, you are also offered the opportunity to purchase merchandise that is available to members only. The range currently consists of jackets, beanies, caps, lanyards and a soon to be released SAU 2006 calendar which is currently in the initial stages of production.

Our prices for membership are in line with all other states which makes this an even playing field for all members from different states so one can't say "they are paying less... why so" and the like.

I guess it's up to yourself whether you would like to join, but I have been lead to believe that the membership + discounts + events are well worth the intital $55 to join and the annual renewal of $25 each year.

[dangerous_daveo]

Here here!

[Ska]

Yes, I saved ~$200 on tyres last year, and saved ~$500 all up in costs from Mercury Motorsports in the last year too.

Plus had free breakfast at the Byron cruise, free parking up the top of the hill at the Byron cruise, entry into the upcomming LVMA/Skidpan day.

When I joined I was not an exec but put my hand up for doing something for the club, so really with the member support it means any member could stand for an exec position and have a greater say in how the club is run.

I am just really passionate about skylines and think that the investment I have made is very little compared to the returns I have seen.

[Mr-Toy33]

Hrmm!!! I'm actually leaning more towards joining. Will look into it more within the next week or 2.

When is the September events coming up?

As in, the dates for them.

[NismoGirl]

Refer to my signature John. All information is located in them.

You won't be able to access the links as they are members only, but the dates are stated there.

[Mr-Toy33]

Refer to my signature John. All information is located in them.

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Have sent you a PM NismoGirl.

[Konrad]

Hi guys,

just wondering how long would it take for my membership to clear once i've submitted the forms and transferred fees. Just need the card, as i'm getting some work done at mercury and it'd be good to get the discount

[Ska]

As soon as the funds are cleared into our account, one of the exec's can ring mercury and advise them of your membership status, . I have done this several times for new members.

[Konrad]

Thanks Ska, will let you guys know when i wish to go foward with membership.

[Mr-Toy33]

Nismogirl....

Just wondering as it states that you guys accept CASH as payment for membership. Will you guys be taking membership on Sunday at Jamboree?

[NismoGirl]

We will John. We'll be able to issue you with a receipt and stickers, but not a membership card. That will get posted out to you asap after you have signed up.

[Mr-Toy33]

Cool. Thanks for that.

[Mr-Toy33]

Has anyone got any images/pictures of the skylinesAustralia stickers that can be placed on the cars?

[Mr-Toy33]

Sent my application form in but haven't heard anything back yet.

[NismoGirl]

Have you also forwarded your payment through?

Your membership won't be processed until both the application and payment is received.