MarioGTR Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Hello people, Earlier this week, myself and a few others were asked to provide some R34-GTR's for Paul Walker to do interviews with. Quite a few interviews were done around Sydney, I'm not really sure how many in total, but I do know that a show called "The Fat" which airs on ABC (Channel 2) in Sydney on Friday the 16th of May, at 8:00pm will show one of the interviews. It was done at the SCG and you should get to see Paul Walker and WARIO do a full on launch - right out in front of the entrance to the stadium. Should make for good viewing. Mario. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Watch is now set Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-326994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Mario, Would you mind postin the video up on your webpage for those who cant catch it on tv? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 so this dude can actually handle one of these beasts?? I think we'd all like to see u drive it Mario, and then have walker texas ranger boy stand on the side and say something like "Mario, i'm a ricer" That's pretty cool tho, ppl looking around and asking for R34 GTR's... good work Mario! p.s. (sorry sam!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Paul Walker was interviewed by Richard Wilkins on the Today show the other morning. They were standing between an MR2 and a Supra i think it was. They got in one each and drove off, not fast - cos it looked like they were inside a showroom. The interview was kinda funny, RW asked him if he thought the movie encourages people to street race and speed etc, and also told him that the movie won't win him any Oscars LOL Saw some snippets of the R34 when they showed a few bits of the movie Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioGTR Posted May 15, 2003 Author Share Posted May 15, 2003 To answer a few questions: Paul Walker actually owns his own white R34-GTR VspecII and three Bitsamissing EVO-VIII's. He is very into drifting, so much so that there is a 240SX (S14 to us guys, but with a KA24) in the works which is getting an RB26DETT transplant. I must admit, he was very cool - he stayed in the pub with myself, Paul, David and Damon for over an hour and a half - missing two flights down to Melbourne to do Rove... He loves his GTR, and we promised not to disclose certain aspects of what we discussed, but let's say that his attitude to rice is directly inline with most of yours and mine... As for Richard Wilkins - the guy was a tosser - after doing the interview, he asked us "if we raced them" to which Paul Brell said "Yeah, on the harbour bridge and we use old ladies as witches hats..." The guy obviously wanted an angle that "modified cars are bad, mmm kay" which is why I think on the second day we lost the more, how shall I say it, "showy" cars and just stuck to the R34-GTR's. Mario. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 It is always nice to hear that someone who plays the part also enjoys the part in real life. Sounds like he is a genuine enthusiast and for that reason alone he deserves the part and sucess in his upcomming movie. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red900ss Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 The Fat is fat So general concensus: Paul Walker - Good Bloke Richard Wilkins - D*** :bahaha: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnricoPalazzo Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Oh, ive seen on car.ign, there is a guy puttin a Rb26Dett into his 240sx. Is this the same guy Mario? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-327930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 oh damn it, i missed it!!! anyone got in on their computers by any chance? Mario? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-330864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 i take back what i said earlier about Paul Walker... sounds like a top bloke, and even more so he has a R34 GTR Vspec II, imagine the mods on that thing with the amount of money he earns!! :burnout: I'm sure it's a crazy car anyways, i noticed that ur site is down Mario... did u happen to tape it or anyone happen to tape it?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 word on the street is that pall walker phoned a well know car outlet ill gve you a hint "PP" and bought everything (aftermarket gear) that was in stock for the above mentioned r34 gtr.... that must have hurt the wallet lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoda Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 ok. i have to sound like a dumbass here, and ask, "who is paul walker, and what is his upcoming movie?" Be gentle :$ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gester Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 2 Fast 2 Furious! The sequel to Fast and the Furious. The guy who cant act that well but kind of fits in to the movie Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoda Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 was wondering if it might be that movie. the cop? he can actually drive? did they ask him to act like he cant or something? easy to be a bitch from so far away... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yoda Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 i wouldnt mind seeing the interview, if only to see your cars. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 well now knowing this info about paul walker .. it really gives the movie some credibility .. i mean it just shows how much the actor is into the part he is playing so he understands this car modification craze ... i'm seeing the movie for sure ... and i will probably buy the dvd ... well done to him!! has anyone got the video on file?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 well i saw The Fat...for all you guys that want a copy of it, I wouldn't bother...it was mostly them teaching Paul Walker how to throw an AFL football and sledge other players (was very funny!!). There's a few quick cuts to the cars, and he launches right at the end (like Mario said) but they hardly showed any of that stuff Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioGTR Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 I think that after the Richard Wilkins interview, the ABC decided to cut most of the footage. They obvioiusly didn't want to get another "this will breed comtempt for the road rules and promote street racing" media circus started, so it was probably for the best in the end. We have out own footage, though. You'll see it in the near future. Mario. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranK Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Richard Wilkins has always been a toss.. he is a semi family friend from way back. ahh well.. it'd be good to see those movies. *hint hint Mario* Christian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15992-r34-gtrs-on-tv/#findComment-334691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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