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bkwalker · Oct 10th, 2004, 03:28 AM

Anyone been yet?

tossing up whether to actually go this year.. (prob will though

)

what did you guys/gals think? anything stand out from the crowd?

play fife · Oct 10th, 2004, 06:28 AM

Went last night......it was okay.

Im not so keen on the new convertiable MINI's.......the new color range sucks.

I didnt really even stop at the MINI stand......just a quick squiz when i walked past.

I have to say i was very impressed with the models this year........very hot.

Daniel

Ps - My suggestion if its worth going this year.

Um for the cars NO way.

For the girls YES way.

bkwalker · Oct 10th, 2004, 06:39 AM

haha yeah i remember last year alfa romeo had the fitest girls!

wouldn't mind seeing the new 911 and boxster.. also want to see how different the 05 mini's look.. but yeah, every year i go and i am a little dissapointed..

we really need something like the detroit motor show.. dont think it will ever happen but

play fife · Oct 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM

Your so right Benno, last year alfa had the stunners.

This year most stands had good lookers.......i remember last year i think alfa had a girl on every car they where showing.......this year i think alfa only had like 2 girls.

Okay well i guess you are all thinking ' why did i go to the show '......well like Benno said its sort of disapointing......so i just made my own fun.

lol

Daniel

Ps: Just a suggestion - have a few drinks before you go this year......you'll much feel better.

Todd! · Oct 10th, 2004, 06:54 AM

Yeah - I cant imagine that Ford and Holden could afford to produce the cars like their parent companies do... Australian companies have one or two "Show stoppers" per year, at Detroit each company has one or two per catagory - eg - suv, sports car, Minivan, etc.

I'd really like to go to SEMA if I was going to a show!! That would be awesome!! There is also a fair bi of interest in the Mini modding scene there too

Todd

ScottyB · Oct 10th, 2004, 07:01 AM

Wait a minute....

Carrera GT
Pagani Zonda
Koenigsegg CC
Maserati MC12
Ford GT

The new 997
MINI convertibles

And thats not worth going for??

Craziness

robbo mcs · Oct 10th, 2004, 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

Wait a minute....

Carrera GT
Pagani Zonda
Koenigsegg CC
Maserati MC12
Ford GT

The new 997
MINI convertibles

And thats not worth going for??

Craziness

Also, dont forget :

Noble
Ford GT
The all ozzie Joss

Also, 5 ferraris on the stand

I've been going to the motorshow for years, and I can never remember seeing so many true supercars in one place

The only bummer was no lambos

I also liked the look of the mini convertible, but I would never buy one. I like the new blue colour. Not so sure about the orange convertible with blue roof

Cheers

Robbo

bkwalker · Oct 10th, 2004, 07:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

The only bummer was no lambos

Robbo

No lambos!!

thats such a shame! i love those cars!

my fav is the baby gallardo (however you spell it)

keen to check out the Ford GT .. jay leno just bought one of them apprently..

Smurfn · Oct 10th, 2004, 09:51 AM

Just got back.

First Motor Show I have ever been to. I loved it.

The MINIs were great, even had a pedal MINI for baby Smurfn, the cabriolets look good.

Turbo RX8 for Mrs Smurfn

The Ferraris, Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ford GT, Joss, Pagani Zonda, Koenigsegg were great to see in person, probably the only chance I will get.

And most stands had good looking models, even for the Mitsubishi Colt

Also got the NXT wax and wash in the aftermarket section

AussieMini · Oct 10th, 2004, 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

Just got back.

The MINIs were great, even had a pedal MINI for baby Smurfn, the cabriolets look good.

Hey Smurfn,
Was that one of those convertible baby MINIs as seen on this thread? http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-children-parents/66939-mini-convertible-kids.html

If so, did they give you a price? They are fantastic!

Swamos and I both entered in a raffle today the the QLD BMW/MINI Show and Shine with the prize being one of those push F1 BMWs. I didn't get a phone call. Did you Swamos?

GOGADGET · Oct 10th, 2004, 11:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

keen to check out the Ford GT .. jay leno just bought one of them apprently..

Lots of chin space have they ?

bkwalker · Oct 10th, 2004, 12:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET

Lots of chin space have they ?

haha you know it!

think i will head out there this week some time

anyone know whats in the aftermarket section? any mini tuning co's?

CanberraCooperS · Oct 10th, 2004, 11:25 PM

Motor Show was good.. heres some pictures.

bkwalker · Oct 11th, 2004, 01:24 AM

wow.. i like the look of the centre dial things (oil, petrol etc) in the MCS.
chrome looks awesome too!

Smurfn · Oct 11th, 2004, 01:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AussieMini

Hey Smurfn,
Was that one of those convertible baby MINIs as seen on this thread? http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-children-parents/66939-mini-convertible-kids.html

If so, did they give you a price? They are fantastic!

Swamos and I both entered in a raffle today the the QLD BMW/MINI Show and Shine with the prize being one of those push F1 BMWs. I didn't get a phone call. Did you Swamos?

It was the pedal version of that, there is a motored version as well.

The pedal version was $399, not too bad a price I thought. Couldn't hang around long enough to ask about the electric version, had to chase the young smurf. Pity about the colour though. But I do think that we will be getting one for Christmas though

Smurfn · Oct 11th, 2004, 01:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

wow.. i like the look of the centre dial things (oil, petrol etc) in the MCS.
chrome looks awesome too!

The chrome does look great, but I still don't really like the chrono pack. At least they then get both dials on the steering wheel. Where would the sat nav go, or can't you have both?

bkwalker · Oct 11th, 2004, 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HecticB2

I have to agree with you there too. They look nice , but I still like the Monster Tacho look.

guess ill have to see it in the flesh before i make my mind up.. it looks good in the picture though

going to head out this friday

anyone know whats in the aftermarket section? same ol' stuff?

CanberraCooperS · Oct 11th, 2004, 09:29 AM

The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good.

bkwalker · Oct 11th, 2004, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good.

yeah i think thats the case most of the time.. the aftermarket area isn't anything special.. i think it would be good to have more generic modifyers (not car co specific)... like stands with spings then wheels then stereos maybe exhaust (hi-tech?), rubber thats sort of thing..

robbo mcs · Oct 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good.

Hi,

Sounds like you got a bit confused, and missed the "aftermarket alley"

The area with Shannons / Koenissegg etc was part of the main display

The aftermarket area was outside, where you buy the tickets. I went there to meet up with Boo and Allan Irwin who have an "OziCozi" stand

As I was chatting to them, I didn't pay too much attention to other stands, but I think there was a tyre stand, car cleaning products, etc

Cheers

Robbo

Oct 10th, 2004, 03:28 AM	#1
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Sydney Motor Show Anyone been yet? tossing up whether to actually go this year.. (prob will though ) what did you guys/gals think? anything stand out from the crowd? benno

Oct 10th, 2004, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Went last night......it was okay. Im not so keen on the new convertiable MINI's.......the new color range sucks. I didnt really even stop at the MINI stand......just a quick squiz when i walked past. I have to say i was very impressed with the models this year........very hot. Daniel Ps - My suggestion if its worth going this year. Um for the cars NO way. For the girls YES way. 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Oct 10th, 2004, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	haha yeah i remember last year alfa romeo had the fitest girls! wouldn't mind seeing the new 911 and boxster.. also want to see how different the 05 mini's look.. but yeah, every year i go and i am a little dissapointed.. we really need something like the detroit motor show.. dont think it will ever happen but benno

Oct 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Your so right Benno, last year alfa had the stunners. This year most stands had good lookers.......i remember last year i think alfa had a girl on every car they where showing.......this year i think alfa only had like 2 girls. Okay well i guess you are all thinking ' why did i go to the show '......well like Benno said its sort of disapointing......so i just made my own fun. lol Daniel Ps: Just a suggestion - have a few drinks before you go this year......you'll much feel better. 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Oct 10th, 2004, 06:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Yeah - I cant imagine that Ford and Holden could afford to produce the cars like their parent companies do... Australian companies have one or two "Show stoppers" per year, at Detroit each company has one or two per catagory - eg - suv, sports car, Minivan, etc. I'd really like to go to SEMA if I was going to a show!! That would be awesome!! There is also a fair bi of interest in the Mini modding scene there too Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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Oct 10th, 2004, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Wait a minute.... Carrera GT Pagani Zonda Koenigsegg CC Maserati MC12 Ford GT The new 997 MINI convertibles And thats not worth going for?? Craziness - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Oct 10th, 2004, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB Wait a minute.... Carrera GT Pagani Zonda Koenigsegg CC Maserati MC12 Ford GT The new 997 MINI convertibles And thats not worth going for?? Craziness Also, dont forget : Noble Ford GT The all ozzie Joss Also, 5 ferraris on the stand I've been going to the motorshow for years, and I can never remember seeing so many true supercars in one place The only bummer was no lambos I also liked the look of the mini convertible, but I would never buy one. I like the new blue colour. Not so sure about the orange convertible with blue roof Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Oct 10th, 2004, 07:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs The only bummer was no lambos Robbo No lambos!! thats such a shame! i love those cars! my fav is the baby gallardo (however you spell it) keen to check out the Ford GT .. jay leno just bought one of them apprently.. benno

Oct 10th, 2004, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Just got back. First Motor Show I have ever been to. I loved it. The MINIs were great, even had a pedal MINI for baby Smurfn, the cabriolets look good. Turbo RX8 for Mrs Smurfn The Ferraris, Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ford GT, Joss, Pagani Zonda, Koenigsegg were great to see in person, probably the only chance I will get. And most stands had good looking models, even for the Mitsubishi Colt Also got the NXT wax and wash in the aftermarket section http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 10th, 2004, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn Just got back. The MINIs were great, even had a pedal MINI for baby Smurfn, the cabriolets look good. Hey Smurfn, Was that one of those convertible baby MINIs as seen on this thread? http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-children-parents/66939-mini-convertible-kids.html If so, did they give you a price? They are fantastic! Swamos and I both entered in a raffle today the the QLD BMW/MINI Show and Shine with the prize being one of those push F1 BMWs. I didn't get a phone call. Did you Swamos?

Oct 10th, 2004, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker keen to check out the Ford GT .. jay leno just bought one of them apprently.. Lots of chin space have they ? GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Oct 10th, 2004, 12:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET Lots of chin space have they ? haha you know it! think i will head out there this week some time anyone know whats in the aftermarket section? any mini tuning co's? benno

Oct 10th, 2004, 11:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 746 Offline	Motor Show was good.. heres some pictures. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 11th, 2004, 01:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	wow.. i like the look of the centre dial things (oil, petrol etc) in the MCS. chrome looks awesome too! benno

Oct 11th, 2004, 01:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AussieMini Hey Smurfn, Was that one of those convertible baby MINIs as seen on this thread? http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-children-parents/66939-mini-convertible-kids.html If so, did they give you a price? They are fantastic! Swamos and I both entered in a raffle today the the QLD BMW/MINI Show and Shine with the prize being one of those push F1 BMWs. I didn't get a phone call. Did you Swamos? It was the pedal version of that, there is a motored version as well. The pedal version was $399, not too bad a price I thought. Couldn't hang around long enough to ask about the electric version, had to chase the young smurf. Pity about the colour though. But I do think that we will be getting one for Christmas though http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 11th, 2004, 01:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker wow.. i like the look of the centre dial things (oil, petrol etc) in the MCS. chrome looks awesome too! The chrome does look great, but I still don't really like the chrono pack. At least they then get both dials on the steering wheel. Where would the sat nav go, or can't you have both? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 11th, 2004, 09:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by HecticB2 I have to agree with you there too. They look nice , but I still like the Monster Tacho look. guess ill have to see it in the flesh before i make my mind up.. it looks good in the picture though going to head out this friday anyone know whats in the aftermarket section? same ol' stuff? benno

Oct 11th, 2004, 09:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 746 Offline	The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good.

Oct 11th, 2004, 09:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good. yeah i think thats the case most of the time.. the aftermarket area isn't anything special.. i think it would be good to have more generic modifyers (not car co specific)... like stands with spings then wheels then stereos maybe exhaust (hi-tech?), rubber thats sort of thing.. benno

Oct 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS The aftermarket section was a waste of time.... Shannons take 3/4 of it all.. then there's pioneer stereo... Koensigg and some Audi modifier. overall the show was great and I enjoyed it. Some very funky looking cars.. nothing overly fancy but hey it was good. Hi, Sounds like you got a bit confused, and missed the "aftermarket alley" The area with Shannons / Koenissegg etc was part of the main display The aftermarket area was outside, where you buy the tickets. I went there to meet up with Boo and Allan Irwin who have an "OziCozi" stand As I was chatting to them, I didn't pay too much attention to other stands, but I think there was a tyre stand, car cleaning products, etc Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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