Sbr 3up Supercar Ride

Andy XR8 · 15-12-2006, 06:37 PM

had the ride of my life on tuesday, went in SBRs 3 seater supercar with james courtney at the wheel it was absolutely awesome, i was straped down tight so my head got thrown around a fair bit but i loved it. the grip was awesome as were the brakes and that 6.0L 700hp v8. has anyone else been for a ride in it

Lukeyson · 15-12-2006, 06:59 PM

Awesome that would have been tops !!

Andy XR8 · 15-12-2006, 07:04 PM

it was at calder park by the way. going down the straight at 280kp/h courtney looked at me so i gave him the thumbs up

R0BD0G · 15-12-2006, 07:15 PM

Madnessness

Focussed · 15-12-2006, 07:18 PM

You lucky bugger!

Andy XR8 · 15-12-2006, 07:26 PM

ingall was also there on the day so i got both of them to sign my engine cover

RIPGMH · 15-12-2006, 07:33 PM

The only thing that could top that would be to find Rick Kelly in a dark alley....

**DJM83** · 16-12-2006, 10:13 AM

lucky bugger sounds like a ball

FPV8U · 16-12-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

The only thing that could top that would be to find Rick Kelly in a dark alley....

I agree

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GTP-814 · 16-12-2006, 11:56 AM

any pics of what the car looks like?

Aeron · 16-12-2006, 12:39 PM

Sounds fantastic!!!! How much did it cost ya, mate??

cupic · 16-12-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FORD_AU3_XR8

had the ride of my life on tuesday, went in SBRs 3 seater supercar with james courtney at the wheel it was absolutely awesome, i was straped down tight so my head got thrown around a fair bit but i loved it. the grip was awesome as were the brakes and that 6.0L 700hp v8. has anyone else been for a ride in it

mmmmm 6.0l are you sure

Brute6 · 16-12-2006, 05:02 PM

It is a 6.0L V8 with about 700hp, mainly to compensate for the extra weight of the two passengers and extras like seats, etc.... Mainly to try and keep the performance close to the real thing.

**Grunter** · 16-12-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FORD_AU3_XR8

had the ride of my life on tuesday, went in SBRs 3 seater supercar with james courtney at the wheel it was absolutely awesome, i was straped down tight so my head got thrown around a fair bit but i loved it. the grip was awesome as were the brakes and that 6.0L 700hp v8. has anyone else been for a ride in it

I've had the pleasure of a ride in the SBR 3 seater (Ingall driving) and it was a absolute ripper!! By far the thing that blew me away was the braking. I couldn't believe how violent it was.

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Here's a link to a video of my run in it. Link 13Mb

Aussie Falcon · 16-12-2006, 08:01 PM

Looks like fun. I was planning on doing something similar using a $500 gift voucher I have with Red ballon days http://www.redballoondays.com.au/experience/SCE001
Anyone tried these?

Andy XR8 · 17-12-2006, 10:20 PM

sorry i haven't replyed in a while. i do have photos but i have to work out how to upload them to here

Andy XR8 · 17-12-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Grunter

I've had the pleasure of a ride in the SBR 3 seater (Ingall driving) and it was a absolute ripper!! By far the thing that blew me away was the braking. I couldn't believe how violent it was.

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Here's a link to a video of my run in it. Link 13Mb

yeah the braking really is quite violent as you said, that video you got is awesome

Sledgehammer · 17-12-2006, 10:27 PM

sweet

Smoked · 17-12-2006, 10:52 PM

Thats awesome, looks to have been a top event, good vid.

ozrunner · 17-12-2006, 10:53 PM

Yep I went for squirt earlier this year with Seto at the wheel. It was certainly worth the dollars to experience what they are really like.

Bossxr8 · 19-12-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

It is a 6.0L V8 with about 700hp, mainly to compensate for the extra weight of the two passengers and extras like seats, etc.... Mainly to try and keep the performance close to the real thing.

They also use a 6 litre to keep revs down so they don't have to keep rebuilding them all the time like they do the 5 litre race engines. Helps keep the costs down a bit as well as compensating for the extra weight as you said.

needaXYGT · 19-12-2006, 03:35 PM

my dad got a FREE ride in a few years ago the Kmart car with greg murphy cause he did the Kmart team a favour.

Doctor Sodways · 19-12-2006, 07:39 PM

I went for a ride in an AU V8 supercar a few years back at mallala, not one of the promo jobs but one of the deadset race cars, unbelieveable, bouncing of the kerbs on 2 wheels, the brakes, my god, the brakes... you just cant describe them

Brute6 · 19-12-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They also use a 6 litre to keep revs down so they don't have to keep rebuilding them all the time like they do the 5 litre race engines. Helps keep the costs down a bit as well as compensating for the extra weight as you said.

Was going to mention that it didn't sound as if the revs were as high as they normally sound! I guess thats why!!!

Bossxr8 · 20-12-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Was going to mention that it didn't sound as if the revs were as high as they normally sound! I guess thats why!!!

The 5 litre race engines need the heads rebuilt from memory every 2000kms. Bottom ends usually every 5000kms. Keeping the revs down stops them from having to replace the valve springs so often as they are usually the weak link.

Gambit · 20-12-2006, 04:31 PM

SBR had 4 cars at Eastern Creek last fri & dad got my fiance' a ride for xmas. She was going to be going in the 3 seater with seto but ended up in Marcos' old ba with Luke Youlden.

She enjoyed it but thought he went slow, though it could have been because it was raining. Wish I could of gone again with it raining this time.

Andy XR8 · 20-12-2006, 09:23 PM

Yeah Would Be Interesting In The Rain

Sprint347 · 20-12-2006, 10:55 PM

i went for a few laps with todd kelly this year... the braking is the realy eye-opener (literally)