OT: V8 Supercar Experience

Zuzu · 11-06-2010, 04:31 PM

Hi Guys.. Anyone here done the V8 Super Car 5 laps experience at Eastern Creek?

My brother gave me a gift voucher for my 50th last month..Looks like a blast.

sbce90 · 11-06-2010, 08:29 PM

Yep, I got this as a present too! It is quite good and heaps of fun, but you will want more for sure. You can also pay to have a photo with a car, or to have your session on video tape. The video makes for hilarious watching later on. The car didn't feel as fast as I thought it would though. Not saying it was slow, but I was expecting a bit more ooopmh.

MickyD · 11-06-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

The car didn't feel as fast as I thought it would though. Not saying it was slow, but I was expecting a bit more ooopmh.

are they actually v8sc's? or are they SS's/XR8's with a body kit and a noisy exhaust.....
There was one of these they showed on TV and they definately weren't the real race cars.

Zuzu · 11-07-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

are they actually v8sc's? or are they SS's/XR8's with a body kit and a noisy exhaust.....
There was one of these they showed on TV and they definately weren't the real race cars.

Looking into it more closely, they seem to be purposely built track cars for these sessions..
http://www.v8race.com/page.asp?20

Still should be fun...

banglemangle · 11-07-2010, 03:09 AM

I used to work for one of the firms that sponsor a car. Got a 10 lap track session. What a hoot, but quite exhausting. A few thoughts:

1) If you get the chance, do it!
2) I dont think the cars are V8SC, but they are stripped out (noisy) track specials
3) The hold - on gearbox is an easier drive than the Fraud.
4) You get a DVD at the end which is incredibly un flattering - lol
5) I could only manage 195kmh on the front straight - I'm a useless driver and the instructers dont let you push the car in the previous bend due to the Marketing Manager of my previous company giving the wall a liverpool kiss!

Its worth noting that when I went round in the M3 a couple of months ago I did 215 on front straight. The M was much easier, less tiring and faster!

FWIW

Zuzu · 11-07-2010, 03:34 AM

Thanks Bangle for your insight..Sounds like it will be fun.. Any excuse for me to get a few laps round Eastern Creek is a bonus..

sbce90 · 11-08-2010, 04:08 AM

Like banglemanle said, the car is not full on V8 Supercar. But it is more stripped out than just an SS/XR8 and fairly hardcore. Certainly not a street car. Slick tyres, exhaust, no interior, uprated brakes etc.. IIRC some running double front calipers.

Yep 135 · 11-08-2010, 05:38 AM

Happy 50th Mate. You have a great time at the creek. Get some pics!!!

Zuzu · 11-09-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Yep 135

Happy 50th Mate. You have a great time at the creek. Get some pics!!!

Thanks mate. Off to New York tomorrow morning. Will book EC when I get back.

Will post the in car video if it's not tooooo embarrassing.

11-06-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
Zuzu Major General 2828 Rep 7,642 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	OT: V8 Supercar Experience Hi Guys.. Anyone here done the V8 Super Car 5 laps experience at Eastern Creek? My brother gave me a gift voucher for my 50th last month..Looks like a blast.
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11-06-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
sbce90 Me Boosta 252 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Yep, I got this as a present too! It is quite good and heaps of fun, but you will want more for sure. You can also pay to have a photo with a car, or to have your session on video tape. The video makes for hilarious watching later on. The car didn't feel as fast as I thought it would though. Not saying it was slow, but I was expecting a bit more ooopmh.
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11-07-2010, 03:09 AM	#5
banglemangle Lieutenant 15 Rep 576 Posts Drives: bmw135 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Somewhere on the East Coast of Australia iTrader: (0)	I used to work for one of the firms that sponsor a car. Got a 10 lap track session. What a hoot, but quite exhausting. A few thoughts: 1) If you get the chance, do it! 2) I dont think the cars are V8SC, but they are stripped out (noisy) track specials 3) The hold - on gearbox is an easier drive than the Fraud. 4) You get a DVD at the end which is incredibly un flattering - lol 5) I could only manage 195kmh on the front straight - I'm a useless driver and the instructers dont let you push the car in the previous bend due to the Marketing Manager of my previous company giving the wall a liverpool kiss! Its worth noting that when I went round in the M3 a couple of months ago I did 215 on front straight. The M was much easier, less tiring and faster! FWIW
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Zuzu Major General 2828 Rep 7,642 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Bangle for your insight..Sounds like it will be fun.. Any excuse for me to get a few laps round Eastern Creek is a bonus..
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sbce90 Me Boosta 252 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Like banglemanle said, the car is not full on V8 Supercar. But it is more stripped out than just an SS/XR8 and fairly hardcore. Certainly not a street car. Slick tyres, exhaust, no interior, uprated brakes etc.. IIRC some running double front calipers.
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Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Happy 50th Mate. You have a great time at the creek. Get some pics!!!
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