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12 Jan 2005, 13:27 (Ref:1198957)
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Holden Monaro British GT
Looking back at last years Brit GT series, i notice the Holden Monaro had its best result of the year in the first race of the final round at Brands Hatch. What opinions / perceptions do you guys have of this Car / team from their first year ?
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12 Jan 2005, 13:31 (Ref:1198959)
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They were making great strides late on in the season after a couple of blind alleys early on - btw its a Vauxhall Monaro
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12 Jan 2005, 13:34 (Ref:1198963)
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I thought the car was built by Holden in Australia and shipped to the UK. I may be wrong.
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12 Jan 2005, 13:44 (Ref:1198967)
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Yes but in the UK they are marketed as Vauxhall and the car in question has Vauxhall sponsorship on it too!
It had a few teething problems at Brands (I know because it broke down right by me at Druids Hairpin) but it does look and sound like a really great car. Last edited by Stephen Green; 12 Jan 2005 at 13:44. |
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12 Jan 2005, 13:44 (Ref:1198968)
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But raced under the Vauxhall badge in the UK.
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12 Jan 2005, 20:12 (Ref:1199268)
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I really like it and it makes a wonderfully noice. The team had a lot of bad luck last year but towards the end of the year they where starting to get things together. I hope it is out and about again this year.
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12 Jan 2005, 20:58 (Ref:1199306)
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Did anyone watch the Sky Sports series Oz-E-Motion which charted the first season of the Monaro? I found it a great watch and couldn't help but feel sorry for the guys everytime the car decided it had had enough.
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14 Jan 2005, 20:19 (Ref:1201151)
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Yup, saw most of the programmes.Lets hope to see them back this year
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16 Jan 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1202153)
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Which version of the Holden Monaro is it?
What engine is it? 7 litre? Or is it the small engine? Did they take Vauxhall Monaro street version and modify it? |
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16 Jan 2005, 14:19 (Ref:1202230)
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Any information should be found here:
www.emotional-engineering.co.uk |
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17 Jan 2005, 07:42 (Ref:1202757)
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18 Jan 2005, 02:52 (Ref:1203442)
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The car was built by Garry Rogers in Melbourne. I think I remember them shaking it down at Calder before sending it to the UK.
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18 Jan 2005, 07:37 (Ref:1203529)
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I'm sure the car was built by Greg Stevenson at the Monaro Performance Centre in Melbourne. They are the same people who built Peter Brock's Targa Tasmania Monaro.
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19 Jan 2005, 20:29 (Ref:1205046)
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well given proper develoopment time and funds it should be a formidable car this yeah in the BGTC i wish that team great luck, i'm tired of seeing porsches win
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19 Jan 2005, 23:26 (Ref:1205170)
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Well it was by no means a Porsche walkover in Britain last season Two different ferraris won races too together with a TVR and the vettes came close on occasion too.
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20 Jan 2005, 18:19 (Ref:1205837)
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It just might sound a little weird to hear of a Vauxhall potentially beating a Porsche in the arena Porsche does best... Should have kept the Holden badges!
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20 Jan 2005, 19:46 (Ref:1205862)
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A vauxhall has already done just that!
Colin Blower's VX220 took a podium at Combe in the dsc Cup ahead of a couple of 911s! |
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20 Jan 2005, 19:49 (Ref:1205863)
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I had a good look at the VX220 at the NEC last weekend it looks a good little car, lets hope they have more luck with that this year as well.
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20 Jan 2005, 19:52 (Ref:1205867)
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A very interesting project, that one.
Having followed its progress for a while, I wish it well. |
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20 Jan 2005, 19:56 (Ref:1205872)
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it's quite a looker as well is that vx220.
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21 Jan 2005, 22:02 (Ref:1206752)
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VX220 is nice n cheap too! In my sole visit to British GT last year (the sunday at Donington's opening rounds) the VX220 didn't run, unfortunately. The Monaro wasn't present either, only for display in the paddock. Hope both are in action in '05, I'll be visiting more events so I want them to help make it worth the trips!
PS - local news report saying Jonathan Palmer wants to develop Cadwell Park. That track is only 20 mins away from me, if they widen it like they said they would, it starts putting dreams into my head of either British GT or Britcar paying a visit should the track get to a high enough status... awesome! It is the "mini-nurburgring" afterall! |
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22 Jan 2005, 17:22 (Ref:1207228)
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Were can I find any company that actually sells racing equipment for the Monaro/GTO? I'm looking for suspension and brake kits for now.
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22 Jan 2005, 18:13 (Ref:1207266)
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I'd guess SRO and MSV are going to have to get a little more chummy before Cadwell becomes a possibility for Brit GTs!
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23 Jan 2005, 02:21 (Ref:1207549)
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The Monaro was a ex road race car thing which Brockie drove. It is different to the Garry Rodgers ones that raced at Bathurst in many many ways.
stay tuned.... |
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Quote:
http://www.grmotorsport.com.au/ .. so should have a clue as to what bits and pieces make them tick... |
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