BTCC BTCC 2018 Rumours & Silly Season - Page 130

btccbloke · 15 Mar 2018, 22:39 (Ref:3808249)

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Originally Posted by Liquoriceman

AMD say it will please BTCC fans so how about Paul O'Neill returning as a long shot?

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Shaun at AmD is king of the wind up this season, they arent going to turn round and say "fans will be really pi$$ed off when we keep them waiting thinking its an AWE or Jackson type only to find its a random clio's midfielder who has come up with a bit of budget"

medius · 16 Mar 2018, 00:45 (Ref:3808257)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

Shaun at AmD is king of the wind up this season, they arent going to turn round and say "fans will be really pi$$ed off when we keep them waiting thinking its an AWE or Jackson type only to find its a random clio's midfielder who has come up with a bit of budget"

I think only those pumped up on energy drinks and easily hyperactive imaginations believe some of the names randomly picked off a wishlist. More and more people get pulled onboard that train of thinking. The rest know how racing works in that those with a realistic budget make teams viable, Shaun definitely has won the silly season. More screen inches have been devoted to AmD this winter than all previous years combined.

S griffin · 16 Mar 2018, 09:33 (Ref:3808302)

So any idea what day next week? Either way it seems this signing should be a good one, should being the operative here

luckn002 · 16 Mar 2018, 09:39 (Ref:3808304)

https://twitter.com/amdessex/status/...286199296?s=21

MG on track

auroan · 16 Mar 2018, 13:51 (Ref:3808328)

Interesting lack of MG decals on Tom Boardman's car. AutoAid decals looks awful as well.

btccbloke · 16 Mar 2018, 13:57 (Ref:3808331)

Different tyres front (blue writing) and rear (yellow)... Is that normal?

Craner Curves · 16 Mar 2018, 14:13 (Ref:3808337)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

Different tyres front (blue writing) and rear (yellow)... Is that normal?

Wets on the front and slicks on the rear combo. Not permitted at a race weekend anymore.

medius · 16 Mar 2018, 14:18 (Ref:3808340)

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Originally Posted by auroan

Interesting lack of MG decals on Tom Boardman's car. AutoAid decals looks awful as well.

Just a temporary test livery, media day will have the final form.

Craner Curves · 16 Mar 2018, 16:18 (Ref:3808377)

At least the Automotive Developments Right Choice Insurance Brokers Insurance Auto Aid Breakdown Morris Garages 6 gets some pre-season testing at last.

luckn002 · 16 Mar 2018, 16:55 (Ref:3808384)

I did notice that, despite all the talk about how the MGs have been upgraded, doesn't look like any work has been done on the side aero that pretty much every other car this year has.

Craner Curves · 16 Mar 2018, 17:04 (Ref:3808386)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

I did notice that, despite all the talk about how the MGs have been upgraded, doesn't look like any work has been done on the side aero that pretty much every other car this year has.

Who says it needs that? It's a new front bumper it needs. Every other NGTC car has had some front end work but that appears to have the same splitter and bumper since 2012, something it was said needed upgraded at the end of 2014.

Robshillito1990 · 16 Mar 2018, 17:15 (Ref:3808387)

What about Davenport being a possibility for the MG?

Don't understand when AMD say it will please btcc fans why everyone jumped to saying AWE he didn't exactly impress last year

luckn002 · 16 Mar 2018, 17:32 (Ref:3808389)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Who says it needs that? It's a new front bumper it needs. Every other NGTC car has had some front end work but that appears to have the same splitter and bumper since 2012, something it was said needed upgraded at the end of 2014.

As an example. I think every other car we've seen this year has had work on the sides. But, yes, needs work on the front too... or in fact pretty much everywhere going by last year!

thlbtcc · 16 Mar 2018, 17:49 (Ref:3808396)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

It's a new front bumper it needs. Every other NGTC car has had some front end work but that appears to have the same splitter and bumper since 2012, something it was said needed upgraded at the end of 2014.

Exactly.

Alfisti · 16 Mar 2018, 18:01 (Ref:3808404)

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Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

What about Davenport being a possibility for the MG?

Don't understand when AMD say it will please btcc fans why everyone jumped to saying AWE he didn't exactly impress last year

Luke Davenport would certainly please me. An able young man, never really had a chance to get his feet under the table before that nasty accident.

I think AWE will be back in Clios, budget is his issue. He is another good driver, AmDs cars have never been anything other than midfield at best; only Jake Hill and some odd flashes of brilliance from Oli Jackson have netted good runs.

btccbloke · 16 Mar 2018, 18:15 (Ref:3808410)

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Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

What about Davenport being a possibility for the MG?

Don't understand when AMD say it will please btcc fans why everyone jumped to saying AWE he didn't exactly impress last year

Think you got it... Davenport didn't impress me at all, but everyone will be pleased he has recovered...think you are right

Moneyseeker · 16 Mar 2018, 20:24 (Ref:3808428)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Wets on the front and slicks on the rear combo. Not permitted at a race weekend anymore.

Quite, known as the 'mick lindford ' set up....

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S griffin · 17 Mar 2018, 09:47 (Ref:3808495)

I can certainly see Davenport at AMD, I don't see why not

BLiTZ · 19 Mar 2018, 09:40 (Ref:3809054)

It was mentioned that we'd see Team Dynamics' new livery before media day. Is that still the case or with it being just over a week now (and the car presumably still behind schedule), will they save it for the day?

RS67 · 19 Mar 2018, 09:50 (Ref:3809056)

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Originally Posted by BLiTZ

It was mentioned that we'd see Team Dynamics' new livery before media day. Is that still the case or with it being just over a week now (and the car presumably still behind schedule), will they save it for the day?

They are supposed to be testing at Brands on Wednesday, perhaps it will be revealed then.

Redshift · 19 Mar 2018, 13:09 (Ref:3809090)

Looks like we'll know the 31st driver on Wednesday:-

http://www.twitter.com/AmDessex/stat...20338288979969

luckn002 · 19 Mar 2018, 13:14 (Ref:3809091)

AmD seat to be announced Wednesday morning

crmalcolm · 19 Mar 2018, 13:24 (Ref:3809094)

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Originally Posted by BLiTZ

It was mentioned that we'd see Team Dynamics' new livery before media day. Is that still the case or with it being just over a week now (and the car presumably still behind schedule), will they save it for the day?

It was originally reported as being revealed on the 22nd March - and this was on the day it first ran.
Haven't heard of any further delays experienced since 27th February?

thlbtcc · 19 Mar 2018, 13:34 (Ref:3809095)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

AmD seat to be announced Wednesday morning

Thank goodness.

Matt K · 19 Mar 2018, 14:20 (Ref:3809106)

So are we still waiting for the third Subaru which may in fact not exist?

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