[NZV809/10]New Zealand v8's - Page 3

mctshirt · 21 Nov 2009, 20:21 (Ref:2586614)

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Originally Posted by Mark Petch

We will not and can not afford to adopt the Australian Chassis approach, so until we sign off on the control chassis [for 2011/12] we have only be able to make the Commodore resemble the front of a VE [next year a VE rear] plus a FG look kit, for the Falcon next season.

NZ V8 racing is far superior to the Aussie Supercars as a spectacle - actual racing is far more entertaining than glitz and glamour with little substance. Following the Aussie model would be a step backwards (given they are doing a poor impersonation of NASCAR) - good to see NZ motorsport showing the lead (as has been the case since the 50's) and creating a product for the market it's in!

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Originally Posted by Mark Petch

The new control chassis will be designed to take all manner of bodies, including a Toyota Camry.

YES please - more makes (no matter what's underneath) racing is always more fun than having the old fashioned tribal Ford V Holden which gets a bit dead end after a while (see Aussie Supercars)

And for the record the TV3 coverage is outstanding - loved the Pukekohe coverage! Some rough edges but as a package it's going to be great and again the Aussie coverage could take some cues from TV3 - good to see The Rock crew gone - enthusiastic but no idea at all about technical aspects of racing and Ford V Holden rubbish gets old real quick.

promax · 21 Nov 2009, 21:29 (Ref:2586653)

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Originally Posted by mctshirt

And for the record the TV3 coverage is outstanding

i'm not sure how many people would agree with you. the commentary team still needs A LOT of work before they could be considered outstanding.

i totally disagree with the Ford vs Holden battle being old! judging by how many people turn up in red or blue.. i'd say they'd agree with me. the "them against us" thing is one of the reasons people are so passionate about NZV8's (and Supercars). while adding more brands would be great .. i just hope it doesn't water down the passion the fans have for the class.

peckstar · 21 Nov 2009, 21:35 (Ref:2586658)

it seems we have anew party in the battle

Ford vs Holden vs people who think those days are over

promax · 21 Nov 2009, 22:41 (Ref:2586693)

hmm re-read the last part of mctshirt post.

i'll use the "hangover" excuse as the reason for my reply

promax · 21 Nov 2009, 22:43 (Ref:2586694)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

it seems we have anew party in the battle

Ford vs Holden vs people who think those days are over

are they the ones that are upset over 888's move and claim they'll never watch a V8 Supercar race ever again?

peckstar · 22 Nov 2009, 04:42 (Ref:2586799)

possibly, but i was referring to the idea genrally and not just v8 supercars, seems the issue is relevant in NZ also

**Woolley** · 22 Nov 2009, 20:46 (Ref:2587353)

Sadly we don't seem to be getting any coverage of NZ up here any more. We used to get a pretty good highlights package on one of the magazine shows, but that ceased a couple of years back.

NAC · 22 Nov 2009, 21:45 (Ref:2587388)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Sadly we don't seem to be getting any coverage of NZ up here any more. We used to get a pretty good highlights package on one of the magazine shows, but that ceased a couple of years back.

That's sad

Some Say - It's better than V8 Supercars

flyingduck · 22 Nov 2009, 22:09 (Ref:2587399)

Hey NAC how bout to you post some pics of our cars so people know what they are talking about.

NAC · 22 Nov 2009, 22:23 (Ref:2587406)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

Hey NAC how bout to you post some pics of our cars so people know what they are talking about.

Sure

Breezy

It's actually a Toyota

Love this shot

Our series leader - Eddy Bell

And it's not motorsport unless you have full set of these

mountainstar · 22 Nov 2009, 23:02 (Ref:2587435)

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Originally Posted by NAC

That's sad

Some Say - It's better than V8 Supercars

Having been to both, in terms of wheel to wheel racing, NZV8's is more fun to watch.

peckstar · 23 Nov 2009, 04:44 (Ref:2587562)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

Having been to both, in terms of wheel to wheel racing, NZV8's is more fun to watch.

and yet that is a qualified answer

what are its negatives?

smokin'joe · 23 Nov 2009, 04:47 (Ref:2587563)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

and yet that is a qualified answer

what are its negatives?

not all the teams have a band of gridgirls......... which is something Mr Petch should address for the good of the sport

peckstar · 23 Nov 2009, 04:56 (Ref:2587565)

lol, well said

unfortuantly not all the v8 teams have a band of grid girls either, only at the big events

mountainstar · 23 Nov 2009, 05:41 (Ref:2587574)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

and yet that is a qualified answer

what are its negatives?

For me I can't think of any. It works for New Zealand.

peckstar · 23 Nov 2009, 05:47 (Ref:2587578)

ok thats cool, was just wondering because your answer suggested that V*SA might have some positives over NZV8's and i was just wondering what they were if any.

mountainstar · 23 Nov 2009, 06:39 (Ref:2587596)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

ok thats cool, was just wondering because your answer suggested that V*SA might have some positives over NZV8's and i was just wondering what they were if any.

It's apples and oranges to me. They both do a pretty good job of working with the markets they have.

NAC · 23 Nov 2009, 07:26 (Ref:2587615)

Would love to see some bigger crouds at NZV8

Oh yea, and more Grid Girls

promax · 2 Dec 2009, 05:53 (Ref:2592664)

more Commodore wins.. minus the heart-in-mouth spin on the last corner would be nice

flyingduck · 8 Dec 2009, 20:45 (Ref:2596295)

Well Paul Manuall will be the first to run a Ford engine in a Holden after blowing up his motor at ruapuna.

flyingduck · 18 Jan 2010, 20:22 (Ref:2615297)

Well if anyone would like to watch the NZv8's you can watch it I have been told this will work for any where in the world.

http://www.tv3.co.nz/TVOnDemand/tabid/890/Default.aspx

hope you enjoy it and see the FOLDEN take it's first win.

promax · 18 Jan 2010, 23:04 (Ref:2615415)

Very, very, very disappointing effort by Manuell! Paul could've at least spun the car around before the finishing line.. so the Holden parts finished before the Folden *cough* bit

mountainstar · 19 Jan 2010, 05:21 (Ref:2615519)

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingduck

Well if anyone would like to watch the NZv8's you can watch it I have been told this will work for any where in the world.

http://www.tv3.co.nz/TVOnDemand/tabid/890/Default.aspx

hope you enjoy it and see the FOLDEN take it's first win.

IT WORKS!! IT WOOORRKKS!!

flyingduck · 20 Jan 2010, 03:30 (Ref:2616063)

So what did you think of the close racing Mountainstar

mountainstar · 20 Jan 2010, 04:15 (Ref:2616075)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

So what did you think of the close racing Mountainstar

I've only watched part of the 3rd race from Teretonga so far, which is the first for this year, but I have seen most of the previous seasons one way or another.

I like the new live coverage from what I have seen.

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