Anyone been to or seen this.........

retro · 14 Jun 2006, 06:40 (Ref:1634025)

click here

DAVID PATERSON · 14 Jun 2006, 07:02 (Ref:1634040)

How bizarre! What will they think of next?

pink_bits · 14 Jun 2006, 07:12 (Ref:1634045)

OH THAT LOOKS REALLY GAY!!!!

Timu · 14 Jun 2006, 07:17 (Ref:1634047)

what about the fumes?!

David Towe · 14 Jun 2006, 08:40 (Ref:1634099)

Isn't that a bit like being married to Elle McPherson and being downstairs watching a porno while she's upstairs in bed??

Chucky · 14 Jun 2006, 08:49 (Ref:1634102)

I didn't think it was possible, but that both sucks and blows.

pete55 · 14 Jun 2006, 10:25 (Ref:1634187)

What is 'Motorsport' coming to?

mtpanorama · 14 Jun 2006, 12:16 (Ref:1634252)

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Originally Posted by pete55

What is 'Motorsport' coming to?

Sanitised entertainment for the masses................................oh we already hae that now, V8 supercars.

stoned pony · 14 Jun 2006, 19:56 (Ref:1634594)

Saw something about it in the Melbourne Herald Sun Cars Guide several weeks ago. Still trying to get the point of it all.

**Woolley** · 14 Jun 2006, 22:19 (Ref:1634699)

Not quite sure I've followed this correctly, probably because it seems so pointless.

You park your own car on a rolling road then accelerate along a video/simulator view of a street of your choice. And looking at the prices, you can bring spectators?

I can only assume it's aimed at the 'modded so much they're slower than the original' brigade where the additional weight of aerofoils, flourescent lights, body kits and wheel trims won't result in you getting out-accelerated by a 1ltr Nissan at the lights.

S_Doctor · 14 Jun 2006, 22:21 (Ref:1634702)

What is the point? It defeats the purpose in my book.

Oaksnaf · 15 Jun 2006, 02:34 (Ref:1634773)

Wouldn't it be better to just go to Calder Park on a Friday night? Its probably cheaper too, and you get the 'real' sensation of acceleration and real times in your own car that is actually moving.

Chucky · 15 Jun 2006, 03:56 (Ref:1634785)

It's aimed at the dyno queen/street drag market. The idea is they can seat a couple of thousand people in comfort, any night of the week regardless of weather.

Quite an advantage over a real track on Melbourne!

pplater · 15 Jun 2006, 05:52 (Ref:1634791)

I saw that on a DVD... seems poitless.

Either use a playstation with steering wheel, or go to drags / trackdays.

Venom XR · 15 Jun 2006, 11:31 (Ref:1634960)

There's a lot of good technology behind it. I'm a bit surprised by the negativity, but how many of you forum warriors actually take your own street cars to drag meets or track days anyway? I do both (drags lately), and am going to give this drag tag a try.

David Towe · 15 Jun 2006, 21:44 (Ref:1635507)

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Originally Posted by Venom XR

There's a lot of good technology behind it. I'm a bit surprised by the negativity, but how many of you forum warriors actually take your own street cars to drag meets or track days anyway? I do both (drags lately), and am going to give this drag tag a try.

The answer to that is many of these "forum warriors" as you called us are actual race drivers as well. In my case not just in a street car but a touring car. I started in a street car doing track days so I believe I know what I'm talking about.

**Woolley** · 15 Jun 2006, 23:06 (Ref:1635548)

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Originally Posted by Venom XR

There's a lot of good technology behind it. I'm a bit surprised by the negativity.

Doesn't necessarily make it any good, but I'm willing to listen. Do a report back if you do go, let us know what it's really like.

Venom XR · 15 Jun 2006, 23:48 (Ref:1635560)

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Originally Posted by David Towe

The answer to that is many of these "forum warriors" as you called us are actual race drivers as well. In my case not just in a street car but a touring car. I started in a street car doing track days so I believe I know what I'm talking about.

I'm aware some are race drivers, but some aren't. As for knowing what you're talking about, have you ever been married to Elle?

David Towe · 17 Jun 2006, 07:55 (Ref:1636175)

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Originally Posted by Venom XR

. As for knowing what you're talking about, have you ever been married to Elle?

No I haven't, but to my eyes my wife leaves Elle for dead anyway.

Cheers
David

carma · 17 Jun 2006, 08:16 (Ref:1636180)

so what is the point of it ?is it just for those who are to scared to try the real thing . why would you bother !!!!!

Harves · 18 Jun 2006, 00:26 (Ref:1636515)

They weld bits to your so you can compete, the may have sold this to the US, mainly NASCAR team as they can simulate a full race.....bit of a **** but what ever blows your horn.

kmsport · 18 Jun 2006, 03:40 (Ref:1636534)

This and the "DYNO SHOOT OUTS" make me laugh. Then again, it might just be the way to keep idiots off the road.

retro · 18 Jun 2006, 06:01 (Ref:1636555)

The racing format for this I take it is not 1/4 mile Drag Racing but street racing around a street circuit against another car.(on times)

They are using Drag Tag as the catch so they don't have to say street racing.

Am I right or wrong in saying this.

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retro · 18 Jun 2006, 06:05 (Ref:1636556)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom XR

There's a lot of good technology behind it. I'm a bit surprised by the negativity, but how many of you forum warriors actually take your own street cars to drag meets or track days anyway? I do both (drags lately), and am going to give this drag tag a try.

Venom...I'm a big Drag Racing addict..just wondering what are you running and what times.??

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DAVID PATERSON · 19 Jun 2006, 02:20 (Ref:1636936)

How can the hardware and software analyse your car's handling capability in order to provide realism?