V8 Look-a-likes?

Mick05 · 6 Apr 2003, 22:43 (Ref:560914)

Has anybody got any V8 driver look-a-likes?
Personally, I think Giddy Goanna (kids safety character on TV ads and in magazines) looks alot like Peter Brock!

Any others, guys?

Bomn · 6 Apr 2003, 23:09 (Ref:560934)

Nah, ever notice that Bev likes wearing green.

Craig Lowndes and Virgil Tracey.

Christopher · 7 Apr 2003, 00:30 (Ref:561003)

What about Will from Will & Grace and Marcos Ambrose?

pete55 · 7 Apr 2003, 03:31 (Ref:561105)

Very Funny Bomn

Blu_butterfly17 · 7 Apr 2003, 03:58 (Ref:561114)

LOL Bomn! i needed i good laugh today. [

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True Believer · 7 Apr 2003, 09:18 (Ref:561244)

Didnt this subject get done once before?

Jack racer · 7 Apr 2003, 11:15 (Ref:561362)

so what is still funny the second time!!!!

Bomn · 7 Apr 2003, 11:20 (Ref:561369)

Quote:

Originally posted by True Believer
Didnt this subject get done once before?

No it's more than once.

Bomn · 7 Apr 2003, 11:51 (Ref:561424)

kmchow · 7 Apr 2003, 19:21 (Ref:562003)

Has anyone seen an vehicles done up to look like V8 Supercars?

Crash Test · 7 Apr 2003, 22:03 (Ref:562217)

Yeah, a truck load.

Do the NZ touring cars count?

www.queenslandraceway.com.au - the Race Experience has mock up V8s that people drive, I've had a few rides in them, and they are actually pretty good.

There are a lot more around, I know a local FFord guy has an identical mock up of the 00 car from Bathurst last year in ute form.

Mattracer · 7 Apr 2003, 22:12 (Ref:562222)

I've seen the HRT display car from 1997 out and about. Either that or a fantastic copy.

kmchow · 8 Apr 2003, 04:09 (Ref:562369)

Quote:

Originally posted by Mattracer
I've seen the HRT display car from 1997 out and about. Either that or a fantastic copy.

Yeah, I hear manufactures sometimes create street/production copies of their racecars. Any pics of any V8 lookalikes around?

kmchow · 8 Apr 2003, 04:10 (Ref:562370)

Quote:

Originally posted by Crash Test
Yeah, a truck load. Do the NZ touring cars count?

What do you mean by NZ touring cars? They're still the racing ones and not a production based one?

Quote:

www.queenslandraceway.com.au - the Race Experience has mock up V8s that people drive, I've had a few rides in them, and they are actually pretty good.

Do these have 2 or 4 seats? I am under the impression they still contain the street engine? Everything else is race looking? Cool!!

Does anyone know where I can buy one of those rear wings? Just curious...

Crash Test · 8 Apr 2003, 04:18 (Ref:562374)

The V8 Experience have hotted up XR8 engines, have a full cage, full suspension, exhaust, probably a bit better speced than a GTP car. Yeah, it has two race seats

NZ have V8 touring cars, but they are more a Future Tourer spec, with a full body kit. Any NZers out there care to explain.

Also, VIP Petfoods have a whole fleet of Falcons mocked up in Cameron McLean colours, all of the sales reps etc have them.

The Tool Man · 8 Apr 2003, 06:55 (Ref:562422)

Quote:

Originally posted by kmchow
Has anyone seen an vehicles done up to look like V8 Supercars?

In Coffs Harbour There is a AU XR8 in 00 Motorsport Colours its the same one that was parked in the paddock at EC for the v8 round last year.

I saw it 3 weeks ago on the highway at Boambee and it has the words "Lowndes" and "Crompton" missing from the windows
It doesnt have green headlights though.

A few years ago my relatives were living at Shailer Park in Brisbanes Southern Suburbs ( Sort of near Dicks Daisy Hill), we were visiting and my relos neighbours invited everyone over for a barbecue the only way into the back yard was through the garage. Sitting in the garage was a road registered xe falcon in greenstuf colurs it was beautiful. By the time Id finished cuddling it and drooling over it the Food was cold but hey I was happy.

There is a guy that Lives near our Ascot Residence somewhere who has a BA XR 6 in the new FPV / Cat colours he often goes past us on Nudgee road heading towards the airport.

Buckshot · 8 Apr 2003, 07:27 (Ref:562447)

I remember last year about a week before Bathurst I saw a Commodore done up in the full current Castrol livery with bodykit in South Penrith. I figured it might have been one of those promo cars they park next to merchandising tents.

Jack racer · 8 Apr 2003, 10:20 (Ref:562604)

The nz cars are just a cheap version of the aussy ones. they have around 380hp, brakes are **** still have standard peddle box and standard rear brakes, 4 speed richmond syncro box, 5 stud wheels and lock diff. Most of the parts are controlled items. There are over 30 cars at most rounds. about 5 secs slower over 1 minute compared to the supercars. Good racing.

True Believer · 9 Apr 2003, 06:11 (Ref:563544)

In his race suit, Rodney Forbes looks like a race driver. Truth be known, he isnt one!!

The Tool Man · 9 Apr 2003, 06:57 (Ref:563579)

I wak talking about V8 Car look a likes with a mate today and he reminded me of a bloke here back in the 80's ( the guy is now dead as a result of writing off the car) who had a 1984 VK Brock Perkins Replica, but he had hand painted on the signage with a House paint brush. The actual base dayglo paint job looked smick. Didnt look too good on the back of the tow truck after the prang in 85 though.

Mick05 · 11 Apr 2003, 10:13 (Ref:566061)

At Bathurst in 1997, there was an old Kingswood done up in a really rough Castrol Perkins paint job. On the windscreen was a sign: For Sale - $200 or 3 cartons of VB.!!!!!

Mattracer · 11 Apr 2003, 10:16 (Ref:566070)

Saw an absolutely BEAUTIFUL A9X LH/LX look-alike once. 78/79 HDT red/white, everything except the Marlboro. Droptank, even had the Hotwires. Totally schmick!

kmchow · 11 Apr 2003, 16:03 (Ref:566468)

Wow, there sees to be quite a few running around. Too bad no one has any pictures yet. The most exotic lookalike I have seen is a Honda/Acura Integra done up in the HKS black/green tiger striped HKS colours.

Mattracer · 3 May 2003, 02:25 (Ref:588151)

Back to drivers,

Mark Skaife and tennis player Jason Stoltenberg?

Thunder1 · 5 May 2003, 18:22 (Ref:590208)

Craig Lowndes / Joe Millionare

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