2018 Japanese Super GT - Page 29

hvr777 · 29 Aug 2018, 02:48 (Ref:3846806)

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Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Takuto Iguchi,
Subaru (#61) has been engine trouble again in today's Autopolis tire test.
https://twitter.com/takuto_iguchi/st...47035116429312

Actually, what was changed significantly for BRZ's engine (or other internal parts) in this season?
At last 5 races the car had 4 DNF and only 1 finish at Suzuka (P3)

hvr777 · 29 Aug 2018, 02:55 (Ref:3846807)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I think if it's got a weakness it's the weight of the car. Maybe they are working on getting that lower. It also hurts tire wear especially if the bop adds more weight to the car.

Probably. The RC F GT3 had 1300kg of minimum weight before BoP adjustment. I think it's quite heavy for a FIA GT3 car.

Japanese Samurai · 30 Aug 2018, 12:07 (Ref:3847057)

The camouflaged RC F GT 3 at Motegi must have changed only the appearance according to the model change of the base vehicle.
http://www.as-web.jp/car/405563?all

Japanese Samurai · 2 Sep 2018, 06:22 (Ref:3847524)

Twitter rumor.
Manabu Orido will drive for team apr (#30) from SUGO round for development of Yokohama tire instead of Kota Sasaki.
https://twitter.com/Yukino_nze141/st...65536424140800

Makaze · 3 Sep 2018, 15:42 (Ref:3847919)

Honda's chances to be champs just went up in smoke to BOP. Button will have a 80kg weight penalty at the next race!

TF110 · 4 Sep 2018, 17:44 (Ref:3848190)

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Originally Posted by Makaze

Honda's chances to be champs just went up in smoke to BOP. Button will have a 80kg weight penalty at the next race!

The nature of Sugo should suit the MR characteristics of the NSX, that's probably why they gave the car a 10kg minimum weight increase. We'll see.

Japanese Samurai · 5 Sep 2018, 22:04 (Ref:3848404)

Toyota has registered "GR SUPRA SUPER GT CONCEPT" in Japan as a trademark on 24. May, 2018.
http://fast-uploader.com/start/7091741796013/

TF110 · 6 Sep 2018, 23:33 (Ref:3848570)

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Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Toyota has registered "GR SUPRA SUPER GT CONCEPT" in Japan as a trademark on 24. May, 2018.
http://fast-uploader.com/start/7091741796013/

GT500 or GT300 is all that's left to ask now.

rich07 · 7 Sep 2018, 10:40 (Ref:3848641)

Well the NSX is in both classes so might necessarily be not just one class the car appears in

TF110 · 7 Sep 2018, 20:49 (Ref:3848771)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Well the NSX is in both classes so might necessarily be not just one class the car appears in

True, but the NSX GT3 is in GT300, not a MC car or JAF GT300. Plus this has "concept" in the name, which won't be a GT3. I think it'll be either or, not both. We'll see soon!

Japanese Samurai · 13 Sep 2018, 12:21 (Ref:3849850)

http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/409303?all

Autosport web is reporting UPGARAGE MC86.
They have introduced new electronic system (including main harness) this year.
And Dome has supplied new front suspension arm kit.
From this year the race format changed and practice session on the race day was reduced.
They have changed the suspension style this year. So they did not have to change the setup with qualifying session and final race.

Japanese Samurai · 16 Sep 2018, 04:49 (Ref:3850494)

Race day press conference by GTA (Masaaki Bandoh)
http://www.fmotor.jp/2018-sgt-rd6-gta

About working conditions improvement in SGT
-We carried out a questionnaire about working conditions to the SGT team.
-I believe we have to manage the working hours of race week.

About joint events with DTM
-There is a misunderstanding about Class One regulation.
-The SGT in 2019 is Class One "plus alpha", and the three company structure of Toyota, Nissan, Honda remains unchanged.
-And as for 2020, we plan to shift to class one regulations, but we do not think that we should move to now.
-We will never switch to Class One until we break the three company structure (Toyota, Nissan, Honda).
-As much as possible, we will reduce costs according to Class One regulations,
but in case it is impossible, we have no choice but to do with "plus alpha".

About GT500 BoP
We decided to put 10 kg on Honda this time in order to balance the performance according to Honda and team's effort.

rich07 · 16 Sep 2018, 07:02 (Ref:3850511)

Subaru wins GT300!!!!!!

Great to see them win after so much heartbreak. Congrats also to the Raybrig team for winning GT500.

Japanese Samurai · 16 Sep 2018, 07:08 (Ref:3850512)

Race day press conference by GTA <part2>
https://supergt.net/news/single/18505

About GT300 grouping qualifying session
-I think that it was good to carry out the grouping qualifying session this time.
-The reason is that safety and sufficient qualifying attack lap can not be done.
-I would like to consider implementing it on a short distance circuit.

J Jay · 16 Sep 2018, 07:11 (Ref:3850513)

So ... how many years has it been since Jenson Button last won a race? I think I need someone to remind me!

It's a shame to see the #12 lose out again (although it looks like it wasn't totally blameless this time), but take nothing away from the #100's victory. It also puts them in a good position (12 points ahead IIRC) going to the last couple of races of the season.

MagVanisher · 16 Sep 2018, 07:54 (Ref:3850523)

I have to say that the No. 100 car almost crashed into a safety car. That'll be a safety hazard there, but Jenson Button managed to get past it and win at Sugo.

Also, glad that the Subaru BRZ managed to win in Round 6. Good for them, but it's not enough to become contenders for the GT300 crown.

S griffin · 16 Sep 2018, 09:35 (Ref:3850563)

Well done Jenson, very suited to this racing series

loon · 16 Sep 2018, 19:37 (Ref:3850778)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Well done Jenson, very suited to this racing series

in what way?

Japanese Samurai · 17 Sep 2018, 03:45 (Ref:3850920)

Autosport web's GT500 SUGO round report
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/410761?all

-Bandoh (#19) seems to be forced to replace the engine the next round because of an engine fire due to oil leak after contact with au Tom's (#36).

-Honda has special engine mapping (boost up) for qualifying session.
Of course Lexus also has it too, however, it seems that Honda's is better.

S griffin · 17 Sep 2018, 10:21 (Ref:3850989)

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Originally Posted by loon

in what way?

His smooth style suits sportscars

loon · 17 Sep 2018, 11:34 (Ref:3851011)

Are the rumours true that APR are building a GT300 Supra for next season?

loon · 17 Sep 2018, 11:34 (Ref:3851012)

Quote:

Originally Posted by S griffin

His smooth style suits sportscars

and Naoki Yamamoto?

TF110 · 17 Sep 2018, 18:02 (Ref:3851112)

Great win by Subaru and Honda. I missed a lot of the race but caught the finish. I wonder if there's any difference in the class 1 rules than there is right now in GT500?

Japanese Samurai · 18 Sep 2018, 06:32 (Ref:3851189)

At this moment, Class One regulations are not clear.

But,
1) Engine: Pre-chamber technology will be prohibited. It is closer to spec engine than GT500
2) Chassis: Suspension arms will be spec parts. The proportion of spec parts will be increased.
3) Aerodynamics: 2018 DTM style aero will be standardized.

rich07 · 18 Sep 2018, 08:57 (Ref:3851221)

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Originally Posted by loon

Are the rumours true that APR are building a GT300 Supra for next season?

Hope so given the Prius can’t return.

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