Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-02-2009, 10:41 AM   #1
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default Top Gear Live

Has anybody gone to the show at Acer Arena? I have a ticket for session A this afternoon and looking forward to it. My understanding is the shows startede yesterday and run til Sunday. Any feedback without giving away the whole show would be great...............

__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 11:05 AM   #2
Feathers
Lucifer's Angel
 
Feathers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,282
Default

Hope it's good. I'll be there tonight for the 8pm show.
__________________
SINISTER BA XR6
Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!

If there's one thing guys in Holdens hate more than being beaten by a Ford...
It's being beaten by a girl driving a Ford
Feathers is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 11:17 AM   #3
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,583
Default

Don't want to know anything I'm in Sat arvos session.....
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 12:27 PM   #4
Chris D
Regular Member
 
Chris D's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Northside, Brisbane
Posts: 50
Default

Flying down tomorrow morning and will be Session C.
__________________
BF MkII Fairmont Ghia (Ego) - 6 Speed ZF, Leather, Bluetooth
Chris D is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:16 PM   #5
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluedriver
Don't want to know anything I'm in Sat arvos session.....
Geez, I hope the a/c is working for you?
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:26 PM   #6
DBourne
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
DBourne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: sydney.nsw.au
Posts: 6,119
Default

im going @ 8pm tonight.

i actually work at olympic park (which acer arena is apart of) and i took a stroll around and walked past a koneggseg CCX .. almost came on the spot
__________________
flickr
DBourne is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:38 PM   #7
Sam_Boss260
Have Boost, will use it..
 
Sam_Boss260's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 4,056
Default

Flying down tomorrow, for the 5.30pm session !!!
Sam_Boss260 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:42 PM   #8
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260
Flying down tomorrow, for the 5.30pm session !!!
A few of you are flying in, is the show only in Sydney?
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:42 PM   #9
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtBourne
i actually work at olympic park (which acer arena is apart of) and i took a stroll around and walked past a koneggseg CCX .. almost came on the spot
So did I, changed jobs at the beginning of this year, I am now in Alexandria.
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 01:45 PM   #10
Sam_Boss260
Have Boost, will use it..
 
Sam_Boss260's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 4,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ADSG6ET
A few of you are flying in, is the show only in Sydney?

As far ad I know it's only in Sydney. Definetly not in Bris, that is for sure. Wifey bought me a ticket for Xmas.
Sam_Boss260 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 02:09 PM   #11
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,583
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ADSG6ET
Geez, I hope the a/c is working for you?
10mins from home won't suffer that much, I thinks its the 5.30 session also.
Will be interesting as I haven't been an avid follower of the show but when I do watch just love the pommy humour/banter and ofcourse the cars !
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 02:09 PM   #12
zx10
Regular Member
 
zx10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 321
Default

Only shows are only in Sydney, we are flying down tomorrow and having a boys night out before we see the show on Sunday. Can't wait!
zx10 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 02:24 PM   #13
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260
Wifey bought me a ticket for Xmas.
Me too!
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 03:10 PM   #14
TP351
Lurker
 
TP351's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Geelong
Posts: 299
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260
Wifey bought me a ticket for Xmas.
Same here! We are flying up tomorrow morning for the arvo session. Really looking forward to it! Apparently there is some sort of Automotive show on there as well which we get entry to with the tickets...........?
TP351 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 03:14 PM   #15
jasjul
Regular Member
 
jasjul's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rosebud West, Vic
Posts: 158
Default

I'm flying up tomorrow as well for Sunday 5pm show. Just the wife and I, no kids. :

Apparently, Sydney have got it for 2010, 2011 as well.
jasjul is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 03:46 PM   #16
LUXO_8
windsor user
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
Default

one of my mates is going to it tomorrow, sounds like it'll be fair good...
bit jealous lol
LUXO_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 05:42 PM   #17
DBourne
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
DBourne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: sydney.nsw.au
Posts: 6,119
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ADSG6ET
So did I, changed jobs at the beginning of this year, I am now in Alexandria.
lol and i went from alexandria to homebush
__________________
flickr
DBourne is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 05:53 PM   #18
Zed7fiddy
Temporary Australian
 
Zed7fiddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Queensland
Posts: 3,281
Default

Flying down Sunday for a 2pm show then flying back that ngiht, as well, dont wanna hear about it!
Zed7fiddy is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 06:08 PM   #19
Pinch
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Pinch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 699
Default

Brother in law just got free tix, and is taking me. Champion!

Sunday I think.
__________________
93 NC2 Fairlane Ghia Sportsman. Standard Tickford 162kw engine and touring suspension, factory LTD trim option plus EF Ghia wheels. Other rides: Range Rover Sport, Mini Cooper Chilli Cabrio
Pinch is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 08:44 PM   #20
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Well all, I have just returned from the Friday arvo session A (5pm) and I thought it was great. THe show goes for around 80 minutes, very well done and even feels a little like a episode of TG UK. They engage the crowd extremely well with some new and old (3D glasses) technology.

I wont ruin it for the guys (and gals) going but you certainly will have some fun. I got my picture taken with Dick Johnson, he and Steve where signing autographs and photos.

There is a bit of a car show with some very very impressive gear on show. A couple nice FPV's on show too.

Enjoy
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 10:45 PM   #21
XR_Strider_GuY
Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Contributing Member
 
XR_Strider_GuY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
Posts: 780
Default

I wil be going tomorrow as well. Is there an autograph session with the Top Gear crew?
__________________
Quote: Jeremy Clarkson "The fact of the matter is this, from just about any angle this is an impossibly pretty car"
XR_Strider_GuY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-02-2009, 11:45 PM   #22
Feathers
Lucifer's Angel
 
Feathers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,282
Default

No there isn't.

But you guys will love it. There's some cars on display in the 'foyer', and stands dotted around outside.

On a side note, there were a worrying number of men with Loreal bags. I hope they were for their mum's/girlfriends. :ymca:
__________________
SINISTER BA XR6
Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!

If there's one thing guys in Holdens hate more than being beaten by a Ford...
It's being beaten by a girl driving a Ford
Feathers is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2009, 12:58 AM   #23
XR6_190
BF XR6, oh yeah!!
 
XR6_190's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Melton, Vic
Posts: 1,015
Default

I would have loved to go to this, shame it's only in Sydney, If only I had the money. Oh well maybe next year.
__________________
Current ride: 2005 BF XR6 Sedan, Lightning Strike, ZF Auto
Previous ride: 2001 AUII Futura Sedan, Narooma Blue
XR6_190 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2009, 08:27 AM   #24
SNB05T
Dan Brown Photography
 
SNB05T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Banksia
Posts: 1,544
Default

im going on sunday arvo and im pumped, cant wait.

my father inlaw bought the tix (who said in laws are evil and should be avoid at all costs )
__________________
the ford is gone. long live the ford 2023 Subaru Outback XT Sport, the turbo version TSU TSU TSU [/COLOR]
SNB05T is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2009, 04:50 PM   #25
Mongoose
Can't go around corners
 
Mongoose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Radelaide
Posts: 639
Default

Just got back from it, I don't want to ruin it for those who are yet to see it, but it is BLOODY AWESOME! if you think its great on the telly, its far better live on stage! and as far as ads go, i think some people wont mind they kind of advertising they do before the show...
__________________
Quote from Jeremy Clarkson in the Top Gear Vietnam special:
Quote:
You know when we got to the 16th century, I think we turned left when we should have gone right, now were in the 13th century!
Mongoose is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2009, 05:17 PM   #26
Zed7fiddy
Temporary Australian
 
Zed7fiddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Queensland
Posts: 3,281
Default

Ughh, knew i should of gone on sat, less waitign time while everyone else rubs it in :(
Zed7fiddy is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2009, 12:20 AM   #27
Josh_XC
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1,060
Default

I was there last night (friday). The show is very UK TG, but with a nice aussie twist. The drifting was awesome, and as said before the interaction with the crowd is great. The only bad part was the first 5-10 mins which was just sponser ads.

It was awesome seeing Jeremy and Hammond up close - This show will not dissapoint and TG fan or car fan.

Oh and the car show out the front is awesome.. mmm DB9 and 430 woot!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by MYLO_XR6
i dont like motors that come in the same size as milk and orange juice
Bionic BF XR8 - 6 speed manual, reversing sensors, premium sound, GT starter button. 218rwkw - Got to love the BOSS!!
Josh_XC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2009, 09:43 AM   #28
ADSXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by XR6_190
I would have loved to go to this, shame it's only in Sydney, If only I had the money. Oh well maybe next year.
Yeah I heard that Sydney have it for the next three years.
__________________
1994 XR8 Sprint
ADSXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2009, 09:44 AM   #29
Feathers
Lucifer's Angel
 
Feathers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,282
Default

Those of you that went during the shows on Saturday, (and today), what were your track times?

We got 1.32 on Friday night.
__________________
SINISTER BA XR6
Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!

If there's one thing guys in Holdens hate more than being beaten by a Ford...
It's being beaten by a girl driving a Ford
Feathers is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2009, 09:54 AM   #30
The G6ET Spot
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,412
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Feathers

We got 1.32 on Friday night.
Not from what they said last night, as they said the fastest Sydney time before last night was 1.52

A good show though. I still can'e believe that they actually get paid for doing it.

Jeez, I'd do it for nothing.
The G6ET Spot is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 05:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL