AME (ford vs holden) Show

[Duffman]

Just letting everyone in Brisbane know the show is comming up this 2nd/3rd of July at the Brisbane Convention Centre. I had no idea it was comming up until I did a search for the show yesterday only to find out I had searched just in time. Its not just ford and holden anymore either but lets hope there are still just as many there.

Its now known as the AME show, they sent me this press release;

2005 AME – Australian Motoring Expo

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, QLD

July 2nd & 3rd will be absolute Automotive Extravaganza with the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at Southbank absolutely packed full of all the latest in New and Concept Cars, Automotive Parts and Accessories plus the latest Showcars demonstrating the Future trends in Automotive Design.

The AME is and will be the most complete Car Show you can attend, with a diverse range of Activities and Products on Display for all Brands and Types of Car.

The Expo will showcase everything Automotive and many products on display will be available for purchase on the weekend at Special Show Discounts.

In addition to this, many prominent brands including Ford, FPV, Subaru, Holden, HSV and others will have their latest Models including 4x4 and High Performance variants on display and on sale at Huge Discounts over the normal Day to Day prices.

An added attraction will be over 20 of Australia’s High performance tuning Companies here in Brisbane with Trade exhibits showing the latest in Performance Automotive Enhancements from Exhaust Systems and Intake Systems to Supercharging, Turbocharging and Intercooling.

The total trade Exhibit Number has now passed 80 which easily eclipses any exhibition of this type held in Queensland with many companies including Harrop Engineering and Performance, PWR, Martini Racing Products, GM Motorsport, Pacemaker Headers and many others making the trip from the South to attend the Motoring Expo of the Year.

Most of these companies will be demonstrating their talents and products on the Dyno Dynamics Dyno which will take centre stage in the Convention Centre. The Dyno will also be used for seminars on Performance Tuning for all the Public to enjoy. If you haven’t seen a Dyno in action before, please ensure you take a look at this unique piece of Equipment. The Dyno will be in action non stop over the entire weekend.

Hundreds of Cars will be on display including Daryl McBeth and Mitsubishi’s Awesome 2 Door V8 Magna Concept, 2 new models from Ford Performance Vehicles, a new model from HSV and some of the finest Hi- Performance Showcar variants from across Australia.

Two New concept production Cars are being readied for the Show and we expect to have Photo’s available at the last minute for the press.

To add to this there will be Giveaways and Free Show bags at certain times for Adults and the Kids plus other light entertainment.

The AME – The Australian Motoring Expo will be the Show for everyone that appreciates the Car… July 2 & 3 2005.

For further Information contact Graeme on 0400 147 000 or visit: www.ameshow.com.au

So anyone going?

[Racecraft]

It was great last year, I wanna see Eddie Tassone's car again..

Shame they couldn't keep it Ford and Holden but the mighty marketing dollar must of spoken...

Ohh and if you are in the XR Club of Brisbane(Qld) please put on a better display than last year:

[EA_Bender]

NOOOOOO why does it have to be that weekend!!! The only one im not going be in town for... : i wander if they'll move it back a week for me....

[BOSS 540]

Sound great when is it coming to Sydney?

[dynosteve]

We'll have a trade stand there with a few of our ba's and of course our showcar torana, should be a great show

[Peuty]

I can;t wait to see your Torana again Steve

[dynosteve]

Originally Posted by Peuty

I can;t wait to see your Torana again Steve

It's changed heaps again dude, all setup for race now, full cage tubbs parachute, new motor and tranny and wheels

[GTP 320]

It's a pity that they have changed the format now which will include the Ricers,it won't be the same anymore especially the rivalry between Ford and Holden.
Cheers John

[Duffman]

Do you guys no how much it costs. I cant seem to find any pricing information or what time it opens.

[Racecraft]

Dynosteve in the blurb on their web site it states you are going to be running the torana on the dyno? mmmm yeaaa baby

[UNR8D]

dammit me rollin and oed were going to put our cars into this wtf??? how do u enter??

[TheSneakiness]

Woo Hoo. Something new to go and see this year. I'll be there with bells and whistles on.

[loxxr6]

Sound great when is it coming to Sydney?

I had a quick search and couldn't find too much with when the last one was on...

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by dynosteve

It's changed heaps again dude, all setup for race now, full cage tubbs parachute, new motor and tranny and wheels

Jeez it sounds like a weapon now!

Any hints as to what the motor is this time?

[donno]

Damn it, that'd be right. They put it on uni holidays when I'm 300km away.

[Venomous]

Sounds good, i have sunday off work might go then, a few questions, what times it start, etc, how much, where exactly. And i think thats all for now. Sounds good.

[Venomous]

ah k got it, was it very big last year??. Anyway for everyone else here are the details.

Show Times:
Saturday 2 July 2005 - 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday 3 July 2005 - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Admission:
Adults - $15.00
Concession Cards - $14.00
Children - $8.00 (5-12 years)
Children - FREE (4 years & under)
Family - $39.00 (2 adults/up to 2 children)

Anyway so yea looks like ill be going.

[Duffman]

Last year it was ok fairly big. Huge line up to get in anyway. There was a heap of fords I reckon more then holdens. It was good last year but sounds like it will be alot better this year.

[XDSLIDER]

I heard a rumor that the JMM "TIME MACHINE" might be making an appearance in Brisbane. Will just have to wait and see!!

BIG LUKE