NZV8S vs V8ST - Page 5

on_to_it · 29 May 2012, 02:08 (Ref:3080903)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

Looks great but another top car without a sponsor. Hope he has one for the future rounds. Is Corkery's car all fixed and ready to go after Manfield

It looks great doesn't it, nice job.

But your comment about sponsors is something that must be concerning many people, not only in V8ST but across the sport in general. While some of the top competitors in this class enjoy the advantage of having a father or uncle (or whomever) with a very large cheque book, others have to present and sell a viable commercial package to make their budgets.

Even the series hasn't attracted a lead sponsor yet, so where are all the big-name sponsors? Have many lost their appetite for motor-racing?

My point is that if the higher profile names can't pull them in, what chance do the up-and-comers have, regardless of their talent.

adbutler · 29 May 2012, 02:08 (Ref:3080904)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

Is Corkery's car all fixed and ready to go after Manfield

as far as i'm aware it is. i'd heard that the chassis was fine and the only damage was the body panels.

adbutler · 29 May 2012, 02:18 (Ref:3080906)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

Looks great but another top car without a sponsor. Hope he has one for the future rounds.

yeah agree. the international motorsport cars of reid and pedersen look a bit light on sponsorship as well.

Sidewayz · 29 May 2012, 03:07 (Ref:3080915)

Great to have Tasman over here and in the sport, but that design does not do it for me...just my opinion of course, very after-thought-ish.

I 'heard' the Corkery car went back to Aus for repair/check.

Chappelli · 29 May 2012, 05:04 (Ref:3080928)

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Originally Posted by adbutler

as far as i'm aware it is. i'd heard that the chassis was fine and the only damage was the body panels.

As far as I remember that's what's been said on Gillette Motorsport on a couple of occasions... In saying that, from the same show I also got the feeling that it wasn't 100% certain that he was going to have the car back in one piece in time for HD.

Anyone able to give us the good oil? Not enough parts in town, not enough money in the bank account, not enough time to get the chassis to and from Aussie in time, other?

NZSTfan · 29 May 2012, 05:28 (Ref:3080932)

I quite like Gaunts car, but i do also agree on the comments here about lack of sponsorship. I would have thought that F&P would have got behind Reid and that would make for a great looking car.

But its still early days. Maybe the big sponsors are waiting for a years worth of racing to be completed before they dig deep and commit.

Wonder how Foggys car is coming along and if it will be sponsered to the hilt, or just a black car?....which could look awesome nonetheless.

Great looking cars those ST's though, you have to admit that

adbutler · 29 May 2012, 07:45 (Ref:3080982)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Wonder how Foggys car is coming along and if it will be sponsered to the hilt, or just a black car?....which could look awesome nonetheless.

Great looking cars those ST's though, you have to admit that

check out foggs facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/#!/Angus.Fogg.Racing . the car is ready to go for the weekend and is fully sponsored.

NZSTfan · 29 May 2012, 08:23 (Ref:3080998)

hey thanks for that adbutler, nice one mate

Does anyone know the significance of the #247 on the car? His car looks great! so thats two new-uns on the grid this weekend.....beaut

promax · 29 May 2012, 08:28 (Ref:3081000)

the team worked 24/7 to get the car built

would look better with #1 imo

nice job!

harcey · 29 May 2012, 08:35 (Ref:3081003)

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Originally Posted by promax

the team worked 24/7 to get the car built

would look better with #1 imo

nice job!

thats a stunning effort to get that car built so quick....but thats foggy really...passion and comittment...and a bloody loyal crew..

Biggy G · 29 May 2012, 08:43 (Ref:3081006)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

hey thanks for that adbutler, nice one mate

Does anyone know the significance of the #247 on the car? His car looks great! so thats two new-uns on the grid this weekend.....beaut

One of Hydraulink's catch-calls is 24 hours 7 days a week is it not? Would assume that is the tie in.

NZSTfan · 29 May 2012, 08:59 (Ref:3081017)

You're probably right there Biggy, but i also like Promax's take on it too, seems kinda fitting really

Your right too harcey, that is a great job to get the car completed and all liveried up in time.

Bring on ze veekend (as they say in germany).

Looks like a big, fattish high will be planted over most of NZ this weekend with it all going a bit pear shaped on monday. So hopefully some good weather for the racing and it should be dry will a small chance of drizzle late in sunday

harcey · 29 May 2012, 09:13 (Ref:3081026)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

You're probably right there Biggy, but i also like Promax's take on it too, seems kinda fitting really

Your right too harcey, that is a great job to get the car completed and all liveried up in time.

Bring on ze veekend (as they say in germany).

Looks like a big, fattish high will be planted over most of NZ this weekend with it all going a bit pear shaped on monday. So hopefully some good weather for the racing and it should be dry will a small chance of drizzle late in sunday

the only problem with the big fat high and little wind could be FOG......and that can stay at H/D most of the morning and could be a factor for the program this weekend.......hope not but remember last years 12hour...

NZSTfan · 29 May 2012, 09:39 (Ref:3081039)

Thats a good point actually harcey, what with Hamptons basically being on a peat bog, and the winter-style anticylcones certainly do support fog if the moisture and inversion are there.

Makes me wonder if it could be Foggys' lucky weekend

on_to_it · 29 May 2012, 19:43 (Ref:3081425)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Thats a good point actually harcey, what with Hamptons basically being on a peat bog, and the winter-style anticylcones certainly do support fog...
Makes me wonder if it could be Foggys' lucky weekend

No pun intended eh!

ilovenzv8s · 31 May 2012, 02:15 (Ref:3082211)

Hi all, just wondering of someone could please answer the following for me. I was having a discussion with someone over the Ford Coyote engine and they pointed out that the only Ford part on it was the cam covers. The block, crank, rods, pistons, cams, value train, pumps, sump etc are all third party supplied and put together by Fords performance house.

My understanding is that everything was made and manufactured by Ford or have I got it completely wrong.

BlueBlood · 31 May 2012, 03:01 (Ref:3082215)

The Ford Coyote engine as found in road cars is part of the Ford Modular range of engines that range in size from 4.6L to 6.8L.

ilovenzv8s · 31 May 2012, 08:31 (Ref:3082306)

Thanks Blue Blood. No truth then that it comprises some non Ford parts.

Jerico · 31 May 2012, 08:45 (Ref:3082311)

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Originally Posted by Sidewayz

Great to have Tasman over here and in the sport, but that design does not do it for me...just my opinion of course, very after-thought-ish.

I 'heard' the Corkery car went back to Aus for repair/check.

Corkery's car is still in the South Island, it was never planned to send the car to Aussie, I understand that they are still waiting for parts.

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