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OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 The club meets on the third Monday of the month at the Vintage Car Club Rooms. 39 Fairfax Ave. Penrose Starting at 8pm with tea and coffee to follow. Postal Address Auckland Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. P O Box 6712 Wellesley Street, AUCKLAND www.auckland4wd.org.nz

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Page 1: OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE Diffs May 2014.pdfCommittee Dave Broome 0274 924 707 davidbroome@vodafone.net.nz Committee Murray Atkinson akee@xtra.co.nz Committee ... Ed for relieving Dave

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE

Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night Club Night

19 May 201419 May 201419 May 201419 May 201419 May 201419 May 201419 May 201419 May 2014 The club meets on the third Monday of the month at the Vintage Car Club Rooms.

39 Fairfax Ave. Penrose Starting at 8pm with tea and coffee to follow.

Postal Address Auckland Four Wheel Drive Club Inc.

P O Box 6712 Wellesley Street, AUCKLAND

www.auckland4wd.org.nz

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· Heed all instructions given to you by the Trip Leader. If seatbelt are fitted, they must be worn at all times. · No alcohol to be consumed on club trips. · Convoy procedure - always keep the vehicle behind you in sight, always stop at intersections to ensure the vehicle behind can see you. · Do not leave the trip early without notifying the trip leader. · Leave all gates as found. · Always hold safety in mind – especially during recovery procedures, all spectators are to keep clear. · Never, under any circumstances slip a towrope over a tow ball. · Do not join 2 towropes with a shackle – loop one through the other in a secure knot, then slip a strong piece of wood between the two to ensure that they can be separated after the recovery. · Fire extinguishers are compulsory – minimum of 2kg for forest trips – your extinguisher must be operable with current certification & check the weight. · You must have tow hooks front and back that are securely mounted to the chassis with high tensile bolts. · All vehicles must carry a nylon towrope or strop. · All vehicles must carry a spade. · All vehicles must carry a first aid kit.

What’s On is now being published on the internet, so to keep up to date with those trips, go to www.auckland4wd.org.nz and view the trips as they come to hand.

What’s On?What’s On?

Title Name Phone Cell Phone Email

President Jeremy Walker 533 7385 027 684 1814 [email protected]

Vice President Linton Ivicevich 420 8334 0274300623 [email protected]

Treasurer Ed Belt 827 8711 021 625 918 [email protected]

Secretary Tariq Wasim 021 2782747 [email protected]

Membership Eileen Austin (09) 420 5066 0274 826 406 [email protected]

Trip Coordinator

Committee Dave Broome 0274 924 707 [email protected]

Committee Murray Atkinson [email protected]

Committee / Editor Calvin Tyler 833 6262 021 147 3614 [email protected]

Committee Peter Vahry 524 0474 0274 310 923 [email protected]

Committee Jack Talbot 528 6220 027 2244 215 [email protected]

Disclaimer :

The views and opinions expressed in this publication may not necessarily be those of the executive

or members of the Auckland Four Wheel Drive Club Inc.

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A Proud Member

of

Hi All, No, this isn’t a vice-president’s report, I got landed with a new job. Although I was hoping to avoid it, it is hum-bling to have your trust.

We have a new committee, and although it’s made up of the same people, with the exception of Murray Atkinson joining us (welcome), there has been some musical chairs. Thanks to Tariq for returning to the job of secretary, Ed for relieving Dave from the job of treasurer, and Linton for stepping in to the vice-president’s position - big shoes to fill Linton (haha, yeah right!). I on the other hand, really do have big shoes to fill, thinking back to all those that came before me. Luckily I have some good co-drivers to help make sure we keep this thing on-track. A big thank you should go to Jack, Peter and Dave, for their service to the club in those key roles ...and also for not taking a get-out-of-jail-free card and running away. Of-course it takes more than just a committee to run a 4wd club, and keep our calendar full of trips and events. Any small way that you can help out would be appreciated by us all. And it’s not just slave labour that we need - we want to hear your thoughts and ideas as well. Please feel free to approach any of the committee members with any suggestions you may have - one good idea can make all the difference. Speaking of our trip calendar - it’s looking empty once again as we head into winter. We have some ideas being worked on, so keep an eye on the web site for developments. And like I was saying, we could use your help to come up with places to go, and trips to run. Last weekend we had our first Waiuku trip for this year, and with a $20 trip fee we raised $420 to go towards the cost of the track upgrades we have planned at Stadia. Thanks to every-one who turned up for their support of our fund-raiser. Thanks also to Jack, Linton and Jay (from the Counties club) for their help, and to Kerry, our key picker-upper/dropper-offer. On the weekend of the 24th & 25th of May, the NZFWDA conference & AGM is being held at the Waipuna conference center. Peter, Jack, Linton and myself will be there on your behalf. I imagine the AGM will be a good cure for insomnia (can I still say things like that now I’m president?), but the conference on Saturday promises to be interesting. Any member is wel-come to attend. The conference is $40 per head.

See you out on the tracks,

Jeremy

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Trip Gradings A minimum of a first aid kit, 2kg fire extinguisher (or 2 x 1kg), recovery strap and a spade are to be carried on all trips. It is useful to have a suitably sized block of wood to place under your jack to prevent it sinking in soft ground when changing tyres. If your spare tyre is under your vehicle it may be handy to secure it safely in the back as you often can’t get it from underneath in 4x4 track conditions. Important note: when making ‘snatch recoveries’ ensure you use a ‘snatch strap’ with some stretch and not a ‘tow strap’ with no stretch and use suitable rated recovery points! Never recover using a tow ball, remove it and attach strap with a rated shackle, (Shackle to be 3.2 tonne or better, recovery hook to be fastened with 2x 12mm bolts, grade 8.8 or imperial equivalent). Please note that the grade shown for a track may vary and be slightly easier or harder than description, due to changes in weather and track conditions since last visited. To avoid disappointment on the day, it is advised that you talk with the trip leader beforehand to get the latest track update and discuss your vehicle and capabilities.

Grade 1 - Easy (Scenic/social/touring)

• Novice drivers with little or no four wheel driving experience required.

• Easy driving on sealed and unsealed roads, no rough tracks and road or all terrain tyres.

• Minimal chance of paint scratching.

• Good family outing for people wanting to ease their way into four-wheel driving (more of a touring style of driving with a

destination in mind).

Grade 2 - Intermediate

• Drivers with some 4wding experience, that have driven off-road on farms, beaches, etc.

• Easy off-road tracks, some mud, all-terrain tyres or better, Hi and Low range 4wd,rated front and rear recovery points, basic

recovery gear (snatch strap, 2 rated shackles, gloves and spade) and appropriate driver knowledge, as snatch strap recovery may be necessary. Most obstacles are able to be by-passed if drivers wish too.

• A small chance of light paint scratching.

These are the tracks all standard 4wd’s should be capable of and why you own a 4wd.

Grade 3 - Medium

• Drivers with moderate and sound 4wding knowledge and experience, who are comfortable with slippery driving conditions.

• Steeper terrain, rutted tracks, with close obstacles to manoeuver around. Snatch recovery is likely to be required.

• Mud terrain tyres preferred, road tires are not acceptable (mud terrain tyres for wet weather conditions).

• Rated front and rear recovery points, basic recovery gear (snatch strap, 2 rated shackles, gloves and spade), and appropriate

driver knowledge.

• Some scratching or minor scrapes possible.

• These tracks are ideally suited to those who enjoy 4wding in most conditions, don’t mind the odd scratch and have fitted

mud terrain tyres.

• Winches are not necessary on all vehicles; this will be at the trip leader’s discretion depending on weather conditions.

Grade 4 - Hard

• Confident, experienced drivers in all aspects of 4wding.

• Rough tracks, muddy, steep and slippery terrain, rocks, deep water, snatch and winch recovery likely. Rated recovery points

front and rear, mud terrain tyres or better, and a winch along with relevant recovery gear (snatch strap, rated shackles, tree trunk protector, winch rope dampener, gloves and spade).

• Some vehicle damage may be likely.

• These trips are great for experienced drivers with well-equipped 4wd’sthat have increased ground clearance and vehicle pro-

tection, capable of self-recovery if necessary.

Grade 5 - Extreme

• Very experienced drivers able to handle self-recovery and the harshest conditions, where anything may arise.

• Very steep, deeply rutted tracks or rock hopping will be encountered. Front and rear recovery points (rated), full recovery

gear (snatch strap, rated shackles, tree trunk protector, winch extension, winch rope dampener, drag chain, gloves, spade and spares), and appropriate driver knowledge.

• Winching will be expected and an electric or motorised winch is compulsory on all vehicles.

• Aggressive mud terrain or Simex style tyres are essential.

• Warning: Vehicle damage is likely to occur.

• These trips are for heavily modified 4wd’s and experienced drivers only. This category describes trips that are at competition

level.

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Club officers;

President, T Wasim nominated by L Ivicevich, seconded J Walker (withdrawn by T Wasim)

J Walker nominated by T Wasim, seconded M Atkinson; elected unopposed

Vice-president; L Ivicevich nominated by S Reed. Seconded A Smith; elected unopposed

Secretary; T Wasim nominated by J Walker, Seconded by P Vahry; elected unopposed

Treasurer; E Belt nominated by T Wasim, seconded D Broome; elected unopposed

Magazine editor; C Tyler; volunteered

Membership manager; E Austin; volunteered

Committee; M Atkinson, P Vahry, D Broome, J Talbot

President; Jeremy Walker

Vice president; Linton Ivicevich

Secretary; Tariq Wasim

Treasurer; Ed Belt

Trophies ;

CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR: J Talbot JOHN CAMPBELL TROPHY For Trip Leader of the Year: E Belt MOST IMPROVED NEW MEMBER: E Sella BEST PRESENTED VEHICLE: A Orr BEST RIDE: C Tyler HARD LUCK: S Onishchuk MUG of the YEAR: M Atkinson

Club Fees set at same level as last year ! $60 email magazine/ full member

$75 paper copy magazine/ full member

$30 or $45 depending on magazine delivery if already a NZFWDA member

$10 Day member

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Hokianga Safari and Fundraiser for the Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST)

Friday/Saturday

We left Auckland on Friday and made our way up

north to the Waiotemarama complex (which is

about ten minutes drive before Opononi), where

most safari participants were meeting and camp-

ing the night, before the safari began. When we

arrived at the complex we found Auckland Club members Eileen, and Alan and Val already set up, so we

quickly pitched our tent and then had a bit of a chat, while our 4wd and recovery gear were scrutinised by the

marshals. About an hour or so later Dean, Karen, and Pete arrived, Andy and Kelsey arrived a little later in

the night, and Nick (A.K.A. Harry), his Dad Phillip, and Bill arrived at the complex early Saturday morning.

The weather on Saturday morning was beautiful and sunny (although it was a little chilly). So after breakfast

we made our way to the front of the complex for our briefing. There were a total of fifty one 4wds on the sa-

fari, with many North Island four wheel drive clubs represented. The Auckland 4wd Club had a great member

turnout (9 club vehicles in total) although there were also members from Manakau, Kauri Coast, Sulphur

City, Whangamata, BOI, LROCA, Waikato, United, Geyserland, Shot Over, Kaitaia, NZ Jeep, Kauri Coast

and Rodney 4wd Clubs.

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After the briefing, the ‘tuff’ trucks made their

way up the road first, followed by the ‘shiny’

group (we were in the shiny group with all

the other Auckland members, except Nick

and Phillip, who went with the ‘tuff’ trucks).

As we drove, we made our way over farm

tracks and farmland, and the first obstacle

for some of the ‘shinys’ was a little uphill

rocky track (just after we turned off the main

road) which most seemed to drive up alright,

with only a couple of 4wds needing a few

attempts to get up. As we drove further into the farm we soon came across a steep downhill track, which had

a tight left hand corner, just before a rocky stream. I noticed that with the tight left hand corner, it was the

longer 4wds that seemed to have a bit of trouble getting around the corner, and some needed to have multi-

ple backups to get around. Linton and I also noticed the Land Rover behind us raised its back wheel off the

ground quite a bit when it was trying to get around this particular corner.

Once around the tight turn and through the rocky stream the convoy continued on over the working farm and

through rocky terrain until we made it up to the airstrip. Once at the airstrip most people got out and took

some photos and they watched the end of the convoy drive in circles around a paddock for a while, as the

convoy rule, keep the vehicle behind you in sight, was not followed, hence the end of the convoy got a little

lost. However being high up on the airstrip, the first half of the convoy was able to see the “lost” end of the

convoy in the distance, and directions were able to be given over the radio, and soon the convoy was back

on the right track. So once the last of the ‘shinys’ had caught up to the rest of the group at the airstrip, we

carried on again over the farm.

As the convoy drove on and throughout the safari, Chrissy (in the lead vehicle) would open gates we came

across and peg various types of underwear on the gate, which let the ‘tail end Charlie’ know that the gate

had to be closed. Later in the day the ‘shinys’ came across another steep downhill track which fed into a

small rocky stream, and once this track was negotiated there was a forest section where everyone had to

weave and squeeze through closely

planted trees. Just after we entered

the forest we came across an area

where the longer and wider 4wds had

to take it slowly and squeeze between

two closely planted trees, then dodge

a couple of large rocks, and then

drive up a slippery dirt track. In this

section, those who had tyres with lots

of tread drove up the slippery track

easily, whereas those on all terrain

tyres had a little more difficulty, and

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tyres had to be let down and the odd

snatch was needed to get some 4wds

up the track.

As we drove further into the forest the

convoy again had to carefully line up

their vehicles and squeeze through a

couple of tight spots where trees were

very close together, and one small tree

in a particular spot needed to be cut

down to allow a wide FJ through. The last track that everyone had to drive in the forest had a number of ob-

stacles to manoeuvre around, the first being a narrow bridge, followed by two very closely placed trees to

negotiate, (some people needed the help of a winch to line up their vehicle so they could squeeze between

the trees and not get any damage). After one had squeezed through the trees, there was a muddy section to

negotiate which had a stump and a tree right on the edge of the track (which people had to carefully avoid),

and these obstacles prevented people from getting a run up before the muddy section. So once people had

lined their vehicles up accordingly, passed through the trees, and avoided the obstacles right on the edge of

the track, they could then accelerate through the muddy section, while at the same time making sure they

avoided a half buried length of wood which was poking up out of the mud. Luckily out of the fifteen or so

4wds that I saw drive this section, only one caught their grill on the piece of wood.

As the above forest track was a bit tricky, it took a

number of hours for all vehicles to negotiate, so I

had lots of time to watch vehicles come through the

obstacle laden track. As I watched everyone tackle

the track and drive through the muddy section, I no-

ticed various ways people approached and drove

through the muddy section. Some people managed

to keep their vehicle under control and stay on the

higher side of the track and drive right on through,

some started on the higher side of the track but then

lost their line and slid into the lower side of the track and became stuck, and a couple came ever so close to

going right off the edge of the track and over the bank! However it seemed no matter which line people took,

many still needed to be snatched or winched out of the muddy section. So for this track it was those who

knew their 4wd well, those who had good tyres and the right amount of acceleration, and those who picked

the right line, who came through the track the easiest.

After our forest fun the convoy made their way out of the forest, down the road, and through a rocky river to

an area where there was an opportunity for the “mud seekers” to have a play in a boggy section of paddock.

First to have a go at getting though the boggy section was a pretty standard Jeep, and it didn’t get very far at

all as it got quite bogged downKK but it wasn’t bogged for long, as it was quickly retrieved/winched out of

the bog by Linton in the Nissan. Then a guy in a trials style buggy decided to have a go at getting thorough

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the bog and he made it right through

the bog and out the other side, but

unfortunately on his way back through

bog, he got stuck and he had to be

snatched out by a fellow 4wder

(another Nissan). Dean in his Nissan

was next to have go and he drove

straight through the bog, spraying im-

pressive amounts of mud everywhere

which was closely followed by a cele-

bratory spin/donut once out of the bog

and on the top of the hill. After his

spin, Dean then drove his Nissan

back through the bog and out the other side. No need for Dean’s Nissan to be snatched or winched out of

the bog! Good one “Donut Dean!” Go the Nissan! After Dean, it was Patch’s turn (the Kauri Coast 4wd

Club’s president) to try driving through the bog, although he didn’t quite make it through first time as he forgot

to put his Land Cruiser into 4wd! So with a quick winch backwards (by a Nissan), 4wd was engaged, and

Patch drove through the bog and out the other side with ease. Next up was Linton, and he also ploughed

through bog and out the other side like Dean, then he turned around and came back again through the bog.

After seeing all the above fun, and not wanting to miss out, the original guys in the Jeep that tried to cross

the bog initially had to have another go, but their second attempt to cross the bog was as unsuccessful as

their first, and they had to be winched out again (by a Nissan). But not deterred they tried once more (third

time lucky), and surprisingly with lots of acceleration they drove through the bog and out the other side and

then they turned around, and drove straight back through the bog! They must’ve remembered the Jeep slo-

gan, “Don’t hold back.”

After playing ‘stuck in the mud’, we continued on and drove up to a lookout, through another farm and then it

was back to the complex for a group photo on the field, followed by dinner, raffles, presentations, and an

auction to raise more money for the Northland Emergency Services Trust.

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Sunday

Sunday morning was another beautiful

day weather wise and the plan for the

day was a half day of 4wding (with

‘shinys’ and ‘tuff’ trucks together), and

we were to make our way over some

more farms and down to the beach. So

after breakfast (bacon and eggs for

some), we drove north towards Opononi

and onto a farm which provided an awe-

some view out to sea as well as a good

view of Rangi Point. This farm also pro-

vided an opportunity for us to take some spectacular photos of all the 4wds lined up on the edge of the cliff.

After our photo’s we were off again and we drove down to a sandy uphill track, where the sand was pretty

soft. The sandy track was “S” shaped and it had a gate at the bottom of the track which prevented most from

getting a decent run up to the track. On this particular track some people needed a couple of tries to get up,

some needed to be snatched forwards and/or backwards, some just needed a little tow at the top, and others

drove straight on up, but fun was certainly had by all. The track also provided participants with a different

type of terrain to tackle and some different driving conditions to those of the previous day e.g. sand, not mud

& grass.

Once everyone was up and over the

sand track, it was down to the beach

where a few people took the opportu-

nity to drive up the beach and back

again, with one Jeep getting slightly

stuck in the soft sand on the way

upK but the Jeep was not stuck not

for long as a Suzuki quickly came to

the rescue. Afterwards we made our

way off the beach and back inland,

where we drove over a rocky section,

then through a little stream, then up a

clay incline, and the ‘tuff’ trucks had the option of taking a slightly harder exit up a steeper clay bank. Once

up this track we all drove into a paddock and stopped to admire more spectacular views out to sea.

After a bit of a chat on we continued over farmland, through a muddy stream and scratchy scrub until we

came to another stream which fed out onto the beach. To drive through this stream people had to avoid a

boulder on the right and a bank on the left, edge their way into the stream, then drive through deep water,

avoid a rock under the water, exit the stream and drive up onto the beach. I noticed on this track, some of the

wider vehicles probably got a few extra scratches on their front left bumper, as when entering the stream,

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some caught their bumper on the rocky clay bank. As I watched each 4wd drive through the stream, the

depth of the water in some places was up to the sills, and some 4wds created more of a splash for the cam-

era, than others. Once out of the stream it was down the beach a couple of k’s until we came to the Wai-

mamakau River, where everyone then had the option of either going back up the beach and exiting the

beach via an easy track, or driving around the edge of the tidal estuary/river to exit the beach. The majority of

people chose the first option (they drove back up the beach) although some took the harder estuary option

which involved driving around rocks and through (salt!) water, which in some places was about a foot deep.

Overall I really enjoyed the safari as it had lots of spectacular scenery, it had a variety of tracks which ca-

tered for everyone, and I was pleasantly surprised that we found some of that elusive mud in summer. Thank

you to the Kauri Coast 4wd Club and those who organised this event, the farmers who allowed us to use

their land, the sponsors who generously donated goods to be auctioned off to raise funds for the Northern

Emergency Services Trust (NEST), and the fifty one 4wds that came on the safari (as your entry fees were

donated to NEST). For those who don’t know NEST is a charitable trust which provides an emergency res-

cue and air ambulance service including land and sea search and rescue and winch rescue operations, it

provides advanced life support for patients, and it also transfers ICU patients from one hospital to another.

Hence NEST provides a vitally important service to both patients and their families, during extremely worry-

ing and stressful times.

On a personal note, Linton and I would like to extend our thanks to NEST for the care and support the ser-

vice gave to one of our family members, Dion, after a mountain bike accident. Unfortunately, despite the ser-

vice’s best efforts, medical care, and transporting Dion from Whangarei to Auckland Hospital, Dion passed

away some days later. However it was NEST who gave us and our family, the opportunity to spend extra

time with him, which we will be forever grateful for - without NEST we would not have had this opportunity,

and we would not have had the chance to say goodbye. So please support this very worthy cause if you are

able to by either participating in the next safari, donating

goods for the auction on the safari, or visiting NEST’s

website and donating to ensure this service continues to

operate and provide much needed medical care, sup-

port, and hope, for patients and their families.

http://nest.org.nz/

Sarah Ivicevich

Photos from Dean Southey (cheers !)

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The annual planting day at the Te Rau Puriri park on Kaipara South Head was again well sup-

ported by Auckland 4WD and Land Rover Owners (Auck), with over 40 people helping on a

sunny May day.

The new park ranger was well organised with a

full safety briefing etc. The area being planted

with the 1000 Ti Tree and Kanuka seedlings and

some flaxes, was a continuation of last year’s and

once those were in the ground, the crew spread

out across the hillside to clear grass and weeds

from around last year’s plantings.

With that completed, it was back to the area of

the ranger’s house to plant more flaxes and some

future specimen Puriri trees along a bank above

the road. While those went into the ground, the

Council staff were busy organizing a barbecue

lunch of hamburgers which were well received by the workers. Another excellent effort and a

great social day. Peter Vahry

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86 Falsgrave Street Waltham Christchurch New Zealand Phone NZ 03 365 6318 Fax 0800 116 111 ( NZ ONLY)

Wurth NZ Ltd

www.wurth.co.nz . There is an E catalogue to view the product range. Club members must show NZFWDA Membership card. Discount varies depending on product. Contact Adam or Jason. Wurth NZ Ltd 42 Hobill Ave Manukau Ph 262 3040

Nu Life Batteries Ltd

Ray Greer

Discount varies, Membership card to be shown. Unit 3, 254 Gt. Sth. Rd. Takanini 09 298 4994 021 958-039 www.nulifebatteries.co.nz

Papamoa Beach Holiday Resort

www.papamoabeach.co.nz

Ph 0800 232 243

Apex Auto Center

www.apexautocentre.co.nz

Brake and clutch parts / manufacture, hoses and cables. 10% Discount off retail price, mention being a club member with job. Contact Evan Woods

Ph 0800 102739

4WDBits

www.4wdbits.co.nz

Various 4x4 parts and accessories including tyres, suspension components and electrical accessories. Competitive rates and discounts available to club members. Contact Warren

ph 9632923 or 027 4783234

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