tom_simes
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I went to the NEC today for the Autosport show, where apparently the Pistonheads show doesn't open until Saturday - except it was open all day today as well 
Most of my pics are taken in the Pistonheads section, as my phone ran out of battery in the afternoon. All were taken on an LG Viewty, so they are a bit crap 
All of them taken today can be found here:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/garage.php?action=usergarage&owner=tom_simes&carid=8324&page=all
Right, on with the pics:
Start with a good car, although I don't know what was in it:
And now the rest:
A very random Merc too, I didn't quite understand why it was there?
Then moved onto the Porsche section:
And everyone's favourite car of the moment (It is actually this colour too, didn't look anywhere near as vibrant as other pics I'd seen on the net):
That model was the one that has been on show before, although apparently the next pics are the first time the RS has been shown in its full production form, but I couldn't see any differences:
If you haven't seen the Aspid at all, have a good read about it here: http://www.aspidcars.com/
It's not the prettiest looking car, but Evo gave it a fantastic review, and it all seems so well thought out, and fantastically built.
It also ran twin brake discs too - the first of its kind, and seems so simple when you look at it; It's just a large 4 piston calliper, but with a pad carrier in the centre too, so that four pads and two discs can be used:
Prodrive had a very special engine on their stand too - from speaking to one of their engineers, it is a Dutch invention, which Prodrive have now developed. It's an engine where the crank is elliptical, so that the compression ratio is adjustable to increase torque throughout the rev range.
I also took a very poor video of it to show it moving, linked below:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2pW78Bmn0ts
Here's a Renault Megane Trophy - not seen one of these before, looked 'interesting'! Mid-engined and RWD 
David Coulthard's race cars through the years:
A couple of rally cars:
A pretty cool police car:
And an even cooler Corsa D - 1.8 VVTI engine, flocked dash, buckets, harnesses and roll cage:
A Lotus Elise/Exige modified by BTB Exhausts - including fitting a V6:
Chevrolet's new WTCC car, based on the all new Chevrolet Cruze:
And last, but definitely not least, the Gulf coloured Le Mans GT1 Class-winning Aston Martin DB9:
And then my battery ran out 
I really enjoyed going today, and still didn't see loads of the show - so much so, that I'm going back on Saturday!
I recommend it to anyone who can get there this weekend and likes cars and the engineering behind them - you definitely won't regret it!
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Butler
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I was going mental when that aston crossed the line at le mans, so hyped to go back again this year. I was at autosport last year, didnt quite get the same feeling! lol.
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tom_simes
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Oh, and I forgot to add the obligatory snap at the end:
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Rob E
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looks like a very good collection to go and see! I cant understand why subaru have such a big stand dedicated to rallying when they are pulling out the WRC though
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tom_simes
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No, or me Rob.
They guy at Prodrive told me they weren't doing anything at all regarding rallying this year either, so it sounds as though Prodrive don't even have any privateers to build and maintain for this season, which surprised me!
The photo's above represent about 1/5 of the show btw, there is loads I missed or couldn't gat a photo of, like the Corsa D Super2000 tarmac spec rally car, that looked gorgeous!
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Steve X16XE
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Oh, and I forgot to add the obligatory snap at the end:
Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood  
Good shots there Mr Simes. That engine looks like that's going to be expensive when it blows up. Service every 1k instead of every 6k?
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Rob E
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Im quite suprised they are pulling out completely, There is only going to be Ford and Citreon competing for the top spot this season! Bad times.
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Minty_Fresh
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awsome pics, wish i had the cash to go
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M16KE B
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that gold Kadette is running a 2.0 pinto ford lump. gay
[Edited on 09-01-2009 by M16KE B]
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Ojc
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Where are the pics of the VXR-R & VXR-S?
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Icy
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the plate
wooo cant wait now, 2cams 4 batteries are charged 
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Tom
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The red 850i (zeemax/zender/similar kit on it) is from near mine, it sounds lovely and looks mean as hell on the road.
That grey c4s is lovely, good pics
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M16KE B
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when you going Icy? im flying down tomorrow morning.
looks like a good show.
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Icy
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drivin down tm morn for few days. got some mates flyin down tm morn too!
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gez bay
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really nice photos there tom...im going to the autosport show this sunday now...looks really good, cant wait
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steddy-eddie
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the dish on those rear wheels on that bmw 850 at the top is mad
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Robin
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Some cracking cars there, the prototype RS200 is very, very cool.
Wish I was going
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scottmmw
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ooo im loving that satin black porsche carrera. and the E30's. and the focus looks so much better in BLUE.
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Liam
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Got offered a ticket to go to this tomorrow. But I have to work instead
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Cole
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im off on sunday nice to see it looks like a good show
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Corsa_Scotty
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I went yesterday  was an awesome day you go in the merc in the live action arena?
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tom_simes
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Scotty, from what I saw the live arena was shut all day  So no, I didn't go in the Merc
I'm going back tomorrow though - getting up at 5 am, so time for bed now! 
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Corsa_Scotty
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Well i went up the back and the live arena doors were open and there was a Karting circuit and you pay a fiver to go in this Merc V12 estate and it drifts around the arena with a full car and its a total buzz for a fiver with the smoke you can see out of the back window
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Wrighty
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that chevrolets got a new c20let under the bonnet...hasnt it?
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e137/Bicco100482/xechevy.jpg
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Corsa_Scotty
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Im sure they are running XE's tbh
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