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11-02-2010, 04:29 PM
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Anyone going to Top Gear Sydney this year?
Myself and a few mates are flying down from Brissy to catch tomorrow nights show. Looking forward to it ! |
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11-02-2010, 04:33 PM
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Starter Motor
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yer im flying down there tomorrow with the misses,seeing the saturday night show.should be pretty wicked
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11-02-2010, 05:48 PM
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Yeah, Sunday afternoon.
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11-02-2010, 06:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Saw it last year and going to see it again this year. It's supposed to be a different show this year to what it was last year, so that makes it worth while going again.
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11-02-2010, 06:14 PM
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Flying down am Sat for the show, mate got tickets from his missus for his Bday, I got an invite, yes please....
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11-02-2010, 06:59 PM
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me and dad are flying from melb to catch the sunday arvo show... mums not too happy about me taking dad on valentines day haha
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11-02-2010, 07:12 PM
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The Futuriser
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I'm flying up Saturday morning. Can't wait, I haven't been to Sydney (besides the airport) before.
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11-02-2010, 07:28 PM
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11-02-2010, 07:36 PM
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avenge me
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sydney is for tuners and concerts only, the rest of it is hell itself
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11-02-2010, 07:53 PM
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The Futuriser
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I'll cancel it then.. thanks for the heads up.
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11-02-2010, 08:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sydney where the girls are girls and half the men are to
I went to sydney once and said ro a guy Im looking for the Manly ferry and he said in a girlish voice "speaking" |
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11-02-2010, 08:49 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sydney is where you want to go if you want to play spot the Australian. I go there almost every day for work, and even then thats enough for me. |
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11-02-2010, 09:28 PM
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Driving up Saturday for Sunday morning show, and then straight to Bathurst to watch the finish of the Bathurst 12 Hour. No kids, myself and the wife only!
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12-02-2010, 12:28 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Yup, got tickets for the Saturday arvo show. Was the only show I could get adjoining seats that weren't in the nose bleed section; and that was only a couple of days after the tickets went on sale. Still debating whether to drive all the way or hop on the train at Mt Victoria or Katoomba. Is there any parking around Acer Arena that doesn't cost a shirt load of cash?
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12-02-2010, 12:51 PM
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Apparently trains are going to be a nightmare due to railworks happening, at least thats what was on the radio during the week.
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12-02-2010, 01:11 PM
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Heading off to tonight's show with my Dad. Should be good.
I went to last year's show as well, which I quite enjoyed. Even if the Ferraris were replicas (thanks for ruining the fun NZ border security).
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12-02-2010, 02:05 PM
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OMg, absolute ********** house show, i have never seen anything worse... definately would not recommend to go again... they used 65% of the things in last years show (which was a terrible performance) in this years show...
4 donuts in a HSV E2 by greg murphy was the highlight of the show... thats how sh*it it was!! |
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12-02-2010, 05:43 PM
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just curious as to your opionion of last years show 1tuffxr?
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12-02-2010, 06:11 PM
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Not really fair, Sydney can be a foodies delight! Or for a cheap thrill and self guided tour http://www.scronline.com.au/Sydney/ try that. They have a late model Ducati as well IIRC.
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12-02-2010, 06:13 PM
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This was the one I was thinking of - with the 1098 Duke. http://www.sportscarrentals.com.au/
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12-02-2010, 06:33 PM
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The Destroyer
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I flew down for last nights show, it was nothing special. I love top gear but have to say that the 1/4 hour stunt show at movie world is better.
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12-02-2010, 08:15 PM
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Have Boost, will use it..
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Waiting to take our seats and so far not impressed... Less cars on show than last year and it is very obvious Holden must be some sort of sponsor... 10 holdens on display and 1 XW GT
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12-02-2010, 10:01 PM
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14-02-2010, 12:50 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Well, I've just come home after the show and I must say I was completely underwhelmed by the whole experience. $129 + booking fee per ticket, for a whole 80 minute show with no really outstanding moments. The "stunt driving" was ordinary, the banter with Greg Murphy was contrived and a whole 5 minutes at the end of the Stig scooting around the arena was no more interesting than the earlier "stunt" driving. I'll say no more about it but I certainly won't be wasting my money on it again and I feel sorry for the people who flew in to see the show. My trip, with 2 tickets, fuel, 7 hrs of driving, babysitting fees and food and drinks turned it into a near on $500 day :( . Schit, we had more fun and entertainment with a 2 day pass to the Muscle Car Masters for less than half the price, and that included accommodation.
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14-02-2010, 10:25 AM
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hey hey ...leave Sydney Alone people...
its a great place if you know what to look for !
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14-02-2010, 10:56 AM
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the only decent bit was when James May entered the arena in the falcon ute with a couple of donuts..
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14-02-2010, 11:23 AM
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14-02-2010, 11:31 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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.......... and don't mind being gouged for anything and everything in sight. you Sydneyites must be so used to being stung in the wallet for everything I think you must have forgotten what the word V-A-L-U-E really means; or is that just for the sheep and out of towners and you locals in the know, ;) ;), keep anything that's value for money for yourselves and hidden away. Oh, and what BOSHOG said. Bushbasher
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15-02-2010, 09:33 AM
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Saw it last night, thought it was quite a good show. It was funny, clever and whilst obviously scripted significantly different to last years show. Ken Block was funny, having Jimmy Carr host Carmageddon was hilarious - especially with every comment bringing huge explosions. I guess though my sense of humour is a little, well, skewiff.
Greg Murphy though was painful and him trying to evoke some nationalist pride was a little dumb, considering he's a kiwi. The sheep shagger jokes by Jeremy and James were quite funny though. Agreed the displays were a bit ghey but I've got to say though, Roosters display for the army of that wicked P6 LTD was enormously impressive.
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