New BTCC Liveries.

[VX_Rules]

Ok, so here's the new RAC one, Anyone have any others thay can add?

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/samwarren3/lg_3556_55211.jpg

[Rover V8]

That RAC livery looks unfinished, those white stripes on the sills and bumper seem a bit random at the minute- maybe another sponsor to add?

[VX_Rules]

I see what you mean. I think its better, stands out more thhough definately.

[WSRfan82]

i like that even if it is for another sponser with out looks realy good

[Allyc85]

I like :D

[m0rk]

http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21567&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=813&Itemid=1

[LiamM]

Nice, a change from the silver and yellow which looked a little bland after a after. Nice to see Holiday Inn has found a new home

[VkmSpouge]

I like it! Looks a lot better than the Holiday Inn VXR livery. It should stand out from the crowd.
I just remembered what it reminds me of! Norwich City F.C. :D

[ready2rock]

I guess this means a different coloured livery at VXR?

I liked the gold one at the Autosport show :)

[DazzlaF1]

http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21567&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=813&Itemid=1

Nice, i like it :up:

[AndyRAC]

Still prefer the WTCC Red Bull Seats.

[Allyc85]

Not bad, but its better than the old one :)

[Marc W]

I guess this means a different coloured livery at VXR?

I liked the gold one at the Autosport show :)

I believe the VXR cars will look like the road car they were using at the Brands Hatch season launch event;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2264942165_b0dd0270bc.jpg

[DazzlaF1]

I believe the VXR cars will look like the road car they were using at the Brands Hatch season launch event;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2264942165_b0dd0270bc.jpg

Very likely, but you never know, i mean until now, we didnt know SEAT got the holiday inn backing

[SEATFreak]

I just remembered what it reminds me of! Norwich City F.C. :D

Thanks a bunch! I now am hoping we find Delia Smith working in the hospitlity tent! :laugh:

That was just an innocent joke by the way. No need to take it as statement of fact. I don't actually expect Delia to start work in the hospitality tent at SEAT. It was just said to carry on with the theme that the colours remind Vkm of Norwich City which Delia is a director at.


like it! Looks a lot better than the Holiday Inn VXR livery. It should stand out from the crowd.


Not bad, but its better than the old one :)

With the above problem safely avoided as a fan of the team I am very happy my favourite teams new livery has been well recieved. :)


Still prefer the WTCC Red Bull Seats.

Agreed. I am still pleased with the green/yellow livery but theirs something about a blue/yellow livery. Looks bolder.

[ATF]

I like the new SEAT, if just because it's a bit of a change!

But I don't like the new VX - looks a bit bland! They should go back to the 2005 paint scheme, ie without the Holiday Inn green - that looked a lot better!

[ATF]

There's some photos on crash...

The Robertshaw Lacetti looks very similar to the works WTCC cars, looks very professional indeed. From what you can see of Taylor's car, it looks the same as last year.

The new Alfa paint scheme is a bit...err...different!?

[cos]

The Motorbase BMWs look well turned out.. I see also Jelley has #50, which has been given a bit of a bling touch as it's the "golden anniversary" year!

[SEATFreak]

But I don't like the new VX - looks a bit bland! They should go back to the 2005 paint scheme, ie without the Holiday Inn green - that looked a lot better!

Facinating you say that.

Last year it was SEAT that was bland because I felt very much so the grey took away what was a very bold colour in the yellow and made it looked washed-out and dull.

Because the Holiday Inn sponsorship has been put on the Leon and not the Vectra, now it is the Leon that looks bolder and more striking. And because it is the Vectra that hasn't got the Holiday Inn sponsorship it is the Vectra that now looks bland and unimpressive.

Michael Doyles Civic doesn't look bad either

....isn't all these new liveries exciting! :) :up:

[ATF]

Is that the final RAC livery, haven't seen a pic of the car from today yet.

[Alfa Fan]

OK - quick livery review:

VXR - Definitely prefer last year's livery!! The red grille is particularly bad.
SEAT - Really like the livery. Yellow and green clash a bit, but it stands out well!
RAC - So long as the car looks like it did at Silverstone last week, I think its an improvement on last years.
Halfords - Not much to say, its the same as last years really. Love the orange wheel trim tho!
Jackson - Not seen this car yet, must be better than last years tho!!
Arkas - Ditto
Robertshaw - Plain Chevvy blue, looks good
KWR - Not seen yet
Robertshaw Integra - Better than last year, still not too exciting
InTune - Fairly bland
BTC - Prefer the red of 2006. Not too bad tho
Team 48 - Green Alfas!! I kinda like it
Air Cool - Not seen yet
TH - Pretty much as with last year. Not bad but nothing special
Eurotech - ditto above

[ATF]

Just a couple of things to add to that...

There is a small pic of Jacksons BMW on the Autosport website - much better than last year (not too difficult though)!!

VX need a bit of black or something on the front - too much of the same red and yes, the grill is awful!

John George's Integra looks better with a red bonnet instead of white!

[Scuderia ferrari]

http://www.btccpages.com/gallery/v/btcc2008/medialaunch/stillphotographic/grid_2.jpg.html

Grid shot.

[WSRfan82]

i so like seat new livery

http://btccpages.com/gallery/v/btcc2008/medialaunch/stillphotographic/seat_1.jpg.html

[VX_Rules]

My opinions:

VXR - Yeah the grille is bad, but i spose it stands out?! :/
SEAT - Quite nice, prefer WTCC though,
RAC - Very cool i think.
Halfords - Same, think they should of made more of an effort.
Jackson - Very proffesional looking!
Arkas - Same as last year really.
Robertshaw - Very Nice
KWR - is it an MG or integra? either way not seen any images.
Robertshaw Integra - Its ok.
InTune - Very amateur looking.
BTC - Not bad i suppose.
Team 48 - Definately suits the teams diverse theme,
Air Cool - N/A
TH - Ok
Eurotech - Really like these liveries, nice and proffessional looking :)

But i just wish Vauxhall's was more exciting :/

[WSRfan82]

VXR liver looks ok too

http://btccpages.com/gallery/v/btcc2008/medialaunch/btccpages/VX+Racing+Vectra+2.jpg.html

[WSRfan82]

VXR...i lkie it but there is to much red...grill needs to be white i think

SEAT...realy like this liver nice and fresh looking and about time seat got a new livery

RAC...the best liver of 2008 :)

Halfords...realy like this like the lil touch of orange on the wheels. has a street racer look

Jackson...ok to much white

Arkas...boring

Robertshaw...i like lots looks like we have a new works team :P

BTC...very nice

Team 48....erm dont know to plain for me another sponser maybe i will change my mine but all the best to them in 2008

Eurotech...very very nice

[Captain VXR]

Jackson and SEAT Sport liveries :s mokin:
http://www.btccpages.com/gallery/d/4959-1/jackson_1.jpg
http://www.btccpages.com/gallery/d/4966-1/seat_1.jpg
Nice to see two Alfas too :)
Pics from the BTCCpages Still Photography section :)

[Mp3 Astra]

So how are we going to tell the difference between the red Integra and the red Vectra from a great distance? Who knows?

[DazzlaF1]

VXR: I like it, but why the red grill, id have preferred it if that was black
SEAT: Very striking, at least it gets rid of the grey
WSR: Like the new white trim
DYNAIMCS: Same as last year, but still very nice
BMW DEALERS: Nice and tidy looking, probably rivalling the Robershaw chevy's as my personal fave
MOTORBASE; Well backed and well presented as well, great to see Collard back
ARKAS: Same as last year, just with a new sponsor added, nice to see them expand to 2 cars though
EUROTECH: Very lovely, looks like something you'd see in NASCAR
ROBERTSHAW CHEVROLET: Always wanted to see those Chevy's in the BTCC, and in their blue livery as well
BTC LEXUS: Im in agreement, really preferred the red and white from last years media day, doesnt mean i dont like their black and silver here
ROBERTSHAW HONDA: Nothing special but better than the purple stripes from last year
TEAM 48: You'll have no trouble spotting that bright lime green in a crowd, very nice
TH: Looks a lot better with that Red bonnet
IN LINE: Seen pics of it on crash.net, looks very nice
KWR: n/a
AIRCOOL/GR ASIA: n/a
AFM: Hopefully we'll see them later in the season

All in all, a very colourful grid of potentially 29 cars at best, should be awesome

[BTCC2]

So how are we going to tell the difference between the red Integra and the red Vectra from a great distance? Who knows?

I doubt if they will ever be near each other on track.

[VX_Rules]

Haha, very true! As long as OC doesnt do as bad as Chilton last year.

The vectra and integra are different in size though so it shouldn't make them hard to distinguish hopefully.

[MG2004]

Those Motorbase Performance BMWs look very nice indeed.

[mattie007]

Heres some of the MG Integra!
Not sure what car he is running though. Apparently the Honda has a problem so he's using the ZS till then.
Fiona is 90% sure of a return but with a different team and Dreadnaught are looking at doing the second half of the season. Like the Green Alfas!

http://i28.tinypic.com/2cejjty.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/6hq0wx.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/11jn3ph.jpg

[SEATFreak]

BMW DEALERS: Nice and tidy looking, probably rivalling the Robershaw chevy's as my personal fave.

Totally agree. I cannot take my eyes of it. I don't know what it is about the livery but to me it screams BMW.

I think it could be that over time it has become ingrained as a very simple but instantly recognisable corporate look for BMW.

I like it. A lot.

Just out of interest Crash.net has the race numbers for the drivers apart from Kerry & Leason (Team AFM/NJL) and Adcock & Mark Jones (Xero Competition). Does anyone know which numbers the four drivers have?

[VkmSpouge]

My opinion of the liveries:

VXR: This one is growing on me, the more I see it the more I like it.
SEAT: Fantastic.
WSR: I think it is an improvement over last year's.
Dynamics: Good as usual.
Jackson: Typical BMW. Not bad but bland.
Motorbase: See above.
Eurotech: I like that shade of light blue, glad they kept it.
Kartworld: With the supreme combination of Honda ZS or MG Integra, the livery looks nice.
TH: Finally! An all red Integra :D
Arkas: Too much white.
Robertshaw: The Chevies look wonderful. I like the chequered flag on Taylor's Honda.
BTC: I simply love it.
In-Tune: Too much white.
Team 48: Lurid colour. I hope they keep with it all year :D .

[mattie007]

VXR: Better than red and green
SEAT: Very nice, pick of the new liveries
WSR: Smart but lacking something
Dynamics: Stands out but nothing special
Jackson: Bland but, again, better than last year. Would like to see some UK stripes!
Motorbase: Better than expected
Eurotech: Professional job, love the fluorescent colours!
Kartworld: Viper stripes suit the ZS, be interesting to see the same design on an Integra
TH: Alot better now the white bonnet has gone
Arkas: Understated
Robertshaw: First time I have seen the blue in the flesh and I like it alot!
BTC: Suits the car very well.
In-Tune: Needs a bit of colour to get noticed!
Team 48: I love green!

[DazzlaF1]

Fiona is 90% sure of a return but with a different team

Does she still have the MG from last year like?

[VX_Rules]

Honda ZS and MG Integra lol.

I just hope that the Hondas fixed soon, those MGs need to retire!

Fiona Leggarte : lol :)

And i definately agree, the vauxhall from certain angles looks really good. Just realised how weird it is without the griffin on the side though!

[jonny hurlock]

vxr is wrost livery ever seen, seat looks like a giant rubber duck with green bits on, best one is rob collard bmw looks good thou

[mattie007]

Does she still have the MG from last year like?

Yes, its hers. Im fairly sure she will be at Brands.



Honda ZS and MG Integra lol.

I just hope that the Hondas fixed soon, those MGs need to retire!

Fiona Leggarte : lol :)

As much as I love the ZS, they have had there glory and need to rip!
Saying that,I wouldn't say no to one more FINAL season!

[c8nay]

My take on some of the liveries.

VXR: The grill looks even more like moulded plastic than last year, could do with the normal chrome finish I think. The rest of the car looks more like an interim livery, as though they just did a standard design before a sponsor comes on board with an influence on the final finish.

Seat: Just needs an Aussie Vineyards logo and an outline of a kangaroo to become popular down under! but I like it and should make it stand out better than the silver/yellow of old.

Robertshaw Chevrolets: Good to see the Chevrolet works colours on the grid even if its not a Chevrolet backed effort. Although I think Allisons car with 'Houseman dry lining' could of worked better with the darker blue than white (unless it was a late addition).

WSR: The new white additions breaks up the orange and looks good from what I've seen, but they seem to of been camera shy today.

The other BMW's: Jacksons new tie in with BMW gives them a good excuse for staying white I suppose, but I think Motorbase could of carried over the base design of last years Toledo liveries to break away from 'another bunch of all white BMWs'.

Of the others, the John Guest livery has always look good with a professional finish now theres 2 of them! The John George Integra looks a lot better, the BTC cars look ok. No doubt they would like a sponsor to influence their design more and the new Alfa's? well it makes a change from the normal red. I'd like to see what others colours they come up to go with it when they get some sponsors on board.

I thought I'd do a couple of quick 'what I had in mind' liveries:
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2015/motorbasebmwvxrvectrank7.gif (http://imageshack.us)
By c8nay (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/c8nay)

[ATF]

The VX livery is starting to grow on me, looks better out on track. Although it wouldn't harm them to add a bit more black and white as a contrast instead of plain red.

[Clark Trent]

I think the VX livery is the wrong shade of red. It is far too dull compared to previous incarnations. It definately needs the griffon and perhaps a bit more chrome. (I can't believe I wrote that.)
It needs to be rosier, richer and maybe sweep the graphics back.

[CroftPilgrim]

I think the VX livery is the wrong shade of red.

I'm just glad the green has gone! :)

[VX_Rules]

I like the BATracer liveries you've done their! Perhaps any chance of an updated BTCC carset any time soon on that game?

[c8nay]

Not for a while I expect. There are a number of new sets ready for the devs to add, but they aren't in much of a rush to add them. I just started to make the S2000 templates for my own use at the moment.

[Scuderia ferrari]

Anyway new pictures? I'd love to see side views of all the cars.

[mattie007]

Im sure we will seem some changes before Brands.
Stick a Chrome strip on teh Vectra and it will make it look so much better. Then again, the VXR range has body coloured grilles.

[Rollo]

VXR looks like it was thrown together at the last minute for the purpose of having a car for the media day. I'm sure that given 10 minutes with a decent piece of line art (and I've been looking long and hard) I could easily do better than this.

Those SEATS do look classy as do the TD Halfords Civics. Coporately they both look thought out properly.

[Abo]

http://www.btccpages.com/gallery/v/btcc2008/medialaunch/stillphotographic/grid_2.jpg.html

Grid shot.

Best looking car on there is the RAC team IMHO; good colours, neat, unfussy paint job.

[Abo]

My take on some of the liveries.

VXR: The grill looks even more like moulded plastic than last year, could do with the normal chrome finish I think. The rest of the car looks more like an interim livery, as though they just did a standard design before a sponsor comes on board with an influence on the final finish.
By c8nay (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/c8nay)

Dunno why they can't use an Irmscher grille, they look cool on VX road cars

[VX_Rules]

They're really pushing the VXR branding, dithcing the griffin for just the VXR logo, And on the road VXRS the Grilles are body coloured to mark them, so this is why they wouldnt use an Irmy style grille, but the background of it definately should be black instead.

It's a bland livery and hopefully VXR will launch a "Design us a livery" competition :S.

There's no imagination.

[cos]

Slightly revised front end on the Vectra at testing today (link (http://www.btcc.net/images/gallery/lg_3590_1882.jpg)).

[Mp3 Astra]

Slightly revised front end on the Vectra at testing today (link (http://www.btcc.net/images/gallery/lg_3590_1882.jpg)).

Ahh that's slightly better! They're gradually understanding it :D

[BDunnell]

I still reckon the Eurotech Integras are just about the smartest cars on the grid. The livery is busy but not messy.

[Scuderia ferrari]

I like the JAG Honda, the RAC BMWs and the Mat Jackson BMW as well. Can't wait till first round at Brands.

[VX_Rules]

Thank **** vauxhall. Maybe theyre reading this Forums....

If So... more additions to the livery should be....

-Bring the griffinh back
-More use of black on the livery
-bette shade of red please.

:)

[MattL]

Do you think we'll see tham building this into the livery later in the year?...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/218094/new_vauxhall_badge.html

[Mark]

It would make sense for them to paint the entire side of the car with the new logo, for maximum effect. And do it from the first race...

[PDS]

Images from Brands testing are here (http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/gallery/v/Motorsport-Photography/saloon/btcc/2008/Testing/).

[Iain]

Do you think we'll see tham building this into the livery later in the year?...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/218094/new_vauxhall_badge.html

That's what I was thinking as well having seen that story last week.

[Abo]

Do you think we'll see tham building this into the livery later in the year?...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/218094/new_vauxhall_badge.html

Also, I wonder when we'll see the first Insignia touring car?

[VX_Rules]

Yeah, maybe thats why theyre not using the current griffin.

The isignia... Releasing in Septmeber?
VXR model for the 09 summer? So i would bet for the 2010 season sadly. but we may be surprised before then?

[DazzlaF1]

Images from Brands testing are here (http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/gallery/v/Motorsport-Photography/saloon/btcc/2008/Testing/).

I see the Vauxhalls have the grills painted black again, thats much better