Wide Open Road Series - Page 3

pottery beige · 24-10-2011, 01:29 PM

Sir Jack and Tourenac was an amazing history lesson.. how the Aussie can do attitude can and did take on the world...

**buggerlugs** · 24-10-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Sir Jack and Tourenac was an amazing history lesson.. how the Aussie can do attitude can and did take on the world...

And be so modest about it. What about being to old to race, with the walking stick and Beard..............and leaving Australian shores because of over zealous scrutineers.............

Barnaby · 24-10-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XT3VCruiser

Nice to know it's gone to someone(Bedders) who will look after it

If only...

Barnaby · 24-10-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Sir Jack and Tourenac was an amazing history lesson.. how the Aussie can do attitude can and did take on the world...

I'm surprised Phil Irving didn't get a mention.

gcg2503 · 24-10-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnaby

If only...

Sigh....

Barnaby · 24-10-2011, 02:15 PM

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Sigh....

It broke my heart to hear it and I didn't even own it! So I can imagine how you felt. :(

Kamshaaft · 24-10-2011, 02:17 PM

I was at the Ford Discovery Centre in Geelong yesterday, and as well as seeing some really cool vehicles in the low volume display, witnessed a local tape playing on repeat about 20 minutes long. Speed trials for the 'new' Falcon around the You Yangs. Grew hair on my chest just watching it.

Chopped · 24-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the link Col.

Looks interesting, I'll watch it tonight when I get home.
(I like this sort of stuff)

Oldbugger · 24-10-2011, 05:54 PM

I know it's only 3 x 45 min series but last night no mention of the 70000 miles in 7 days to prove Falcon reliability, no mention of Bill Bourke who was key in the development of the GTHO and as for "Hey Charger" if you blinked you missed it. It would have been nice to see one of those old advertments. Every time you see Bill Brown roll his GTHO you wonder how he survived.

Bossxr8 · 24-10-2011, 06:04 PM

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Loved it, even though they made it look like the Monaro was the first muscle car in Aus, and the poor old Charger didnt even get a mention.

No mention of the XR GT and Ford being the first to release a V8 option (I think Chrysler were the first to fit a V8 to the top of the line VIP?) across the range.

They said the Monaro was a response to Australian cars being so boring, but we all know it was the XR GT that changed things and the Monaro was just Holdens response, but I guess it only matters what Holden does.

FPVGT500 · 24-10-2011, 08:01 PM

Ive watched both so far and it looks Holden bias to me its like 70% Holden 30% Ford view time, the HO part was good though

**buggerlugs** · 24-10-2011, 08:16 PM

Geez, Can't we just watch the show for what it is........ffs

MethodX · 24-10-2011, 08:33 PM

Being repeated on ABC 2 at 8:35.... now.

Agree with Buggerlugs.. Both companies are Yank multinationals in the end. so just enjoy the show for what it is.
They even called Ford and Holden fans bogans in it. Too funny..

More on the Charger is my only complaint.

Geez Louise · 24-10-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

Geez, Can't we just watch the show for what it is........ffs

I am pretty sure we can...thanks for asking!

On a serious note, it is just a show and a pretty good one information wise. Just sit back and enjoy it everyone!

Cheers
Col

**buggerlugs** · 24-10-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

I am pretty sure we can...thanks for asking!

On a serious note, it is just a show and a pretty good one information wise. Just sit back and enjoy it everyone!

Cheers
Col

Sorry for using your name in vain Col

music189 · 24-10-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

Sorry for using your name in vain Col

its a top show and I reckon theres an opening for a more expanded version as well

Supercharged · 24-10-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by music189

its a top show and I reckon theres an opening for a more expanded version as well

I agree, it is going to be too short.

TC200six · 30-10-2011, 10:21 PM

What did everyone think of tonight's episode?

I loved all the retrospective footage seen in the series, but I don't agree on their message at the end about electric cars completely taking over

Franco Cozzo · 30-10-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TC200six

What did everyone think of tonight's episode?

I loved all the retrospective footage seen in the series, but I don't agree on their message at the end about electric cars completely taking over

I reckon thats true about the electric cars, considering you can get all your power and torque the moment the motor starts spinning, rather than needing to spin it up to 6000 RPM for example. All that needs to improve is batteries as they're not good enough for electric cars to go mainstream.

mik · 30-10-2011, 10:37 PM

only saw about 2 thirds of it, definatly shows a bit of holden bias, gee whats new, one comment made about the the banning of some 70`s fords due to them building dangerous cars,...........no explanation or anything, pretty poor form in my book.

TC200six · 30-10-2011, 10:38 PM

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I reckon thats true about the electric cars, considering you can get all your power and torque the moment the motor starts spinning, rather than needing to spin it up to 6000 RPM for example. All that needs to improve is batteries as they're not good enough for electric cars to go mainstream.

Electric cars are definitely coming though, but I feel there will always be desire for the traditional type of engine, that is the internal combustion.

Spudz27 · 30-10-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

I reckon thats true about the electric cars, considering you can get all your power and torque the moment the motor starts spinning, rather than needing to spin it up to 6000 RPM for example. All that needs to improve is batteries as they're not good enough for electric cars to go mainstream.

That is very true. Take my RC car for example, it is doing about 70-80kph, we were chasing it in the fairmont and I had to slow down to let the fairmont catch up, because the RC car went from 0-70/80 in split second.

I am still waiting for episode 3 to begin here.

apfgxr6 · 30-10-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TC200six

What did everyone think of tonight's episode?

I loved all the retrospective footage seen in the series, but I don't agree on their message at the end about electric cars completely taking over

atleast you got to see it, we're currently seein more about f***n **** storm of qantas instead of what we want to watch!

**cs123** · 30-10-2011, 11:09 PM

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atleast you got to see it, we're currently seein more about f***n **** storm of qantas instead of what we want to watch!

Go to the ABC site and watch it online.
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/?WT.srch...%20open%20road

Geez Louise · 30-10-2011, 11:14 PM

I loved seeing the old footage on tonights episode...Only problem was the whole series didn't have enough Fords in it

I will still get my copy of it though

trippytaka · 30-10-2011, 11:28 PM

I've taken the step to not watch it at all and to order it on dvd for xmas fom the family

TheZHLANE · 31-10-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mik

only saw about 2 thirds of it, definatly shows a bit of holden bias, gee whats new, one comment made about the the banning of some 70`s fords due to them building dangerous cars,...........no explanation or anything, pretty poor form in my book.

ditto

vztrt · 31-10-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

And be so modest about it. What about being to old to race, with the walking stick and Beard..............and leaving Australian shores because of over zealous scrutineers.............

So nothing has changed then.

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I liked the first episode because it went through some great history of different makes what the big players were doing as well as the back yarders. The second episode was disappointing because it was just about Holden really. Nothing about other manufactures in Aus. Oh well can't win them all. But it has been a good show.

fmc351 · 31-10-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TC200six

Electric cars are definitely coming though, but I feel there will always be desire for the traditional type of engine, that is the internal combustion.

Try getting 35mm film developed today. Chances are individual desire wont be the downfall, as more and more hit the road and they become the norm the lack of consumers will probably lead to the product to fuel it being very hard for the public to get hold of.

Eleanor · 31-10-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc351

Try getting 35mm film developed today.

I can

Anyone know if the might be extra footage on the DVDs? I think I'll be getting one myself and maybe one for my Dad for Christmas. Really enjoyed the series but yes, very much a Holden bias throughout.