24Hs at the Nuerburgring - Page 2

Speedworx · 4 Jun 2002, 20:52 (Ref:304792)

Great, I'll keep an eye on Motors TV.

Shawn · 5 Jun 2002, 08:28 (Ref:305056)

Yes. That's the one cybersdorf. Have you noticed the the damage to the other blue and white Capri(no.176).
Apparantly thr wall jumped out in front of him at Adenau Bridge. Did anyone see it as Barry the driver at the time was talking jibberish after it happened, I'm not surprised after seeing what that section was like on Friday evening.
After a few pieces of tank tape were applied he rejoined and managed to finish the race 3rd in class.

cybersdorf · 5 Jun 2002, 08:58 (Ref:305081)

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Originally posted by Shawn
Yes.

Nice car. What engine - 3000cc?

Shawn · 5 Jun 2002, 11:45 (Ref:305181)

Most definatly. Nothing else would be quite the same. It's a pity that the original engine that was fitted blew itself up as this was the better of the two.
When the engine was being changed Rod the driver did an excellent job of convincing a couple of journalists that the 'qualifying engine ' was being removed to be replaced by the 'race engine'. What a gulibble lot they are.

cybersdorf · 5 Jun 2002, 17:22 (Ref:305456)

You lied to the press?!?

Have you no shame...
How about entering the Capri in the 24 next year?

hgb · 5 Jun 2002, 19:08 (Ref:305545)

You call a torn crude 3 Liter lump a 'qualifying engine'. Wow, I have a 'qualifying engine' at home, too. However, you did a great job in changing it that quickly.

hgb · 5 Jun 2002, 19:12 (Ref:305551)

Oh, forgot a thing to ask. Peter, at whatpost can I expect you in ten days. Do you know already ?

Peter Scillitoe · 5 Jun 2002, 21:19 (Ref:305747)

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Originally posted by hgb
Oh, forgot a thing to ask. Peter, at whatpost can I expect you in ten days. Do you know already ?

I pre-booked my post some time ago. I am on an international post (marshals from various countries working together). The post number is 106. Received letter from the ACO today confirming arrangements, sign-on, etc. This time next week we should be well into night practice. Cannot wait. Don't think that spectators can get out to 106 unless you have a guest ticket from an official. If you do get anywhere near the post, ask for me. It would be good to meet. Some of the other British marshals on 106 have done the Ring 24 Hours at the Karussell as well!!

Shawn · 6 Jun 2002, 10:22 (Ref:306176)

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Originally posted by cybersdorf
You lied to the press?!? Have you no shame...
How about entering the Capri in the 24 next year?

It was only a litle white lie. Anyway thet could have thought he was serious...... could they ???
As for the Capri in next years 24 hour, excellent thought but it had enough trouble trying to last 4 hours in the Youngtimer. Perhaps we will to speak nicely to the Dave the car owner. Even better perhaps Rod could by a cheap Viper.
But some how I think I know what the answers will be.

cybersdorf · 6 Jun 2002, 10:59 (Ref:306214)

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Originally posted by Shawn
a cheap Viper.

Is there any such thing...

hgb · 6 Jun 2002, 11:23 (Ref:306232)

Shawn, how much power does the 'qualifying engine' have ? I just ask to know what the Ford 3L is capable to achieve.

Shawn · 6 Jun 2002, 12:00 (Ref:306273)

I will try and find out for you hgb.It is not our car, we were only co-driving it for the weekend.

hgb · 6 Jun 2002, 18:48 (Ref:306602)

Would be nice. The engine is from a TVR 3000M in lego form which I just have to clean and put together again. I hope to have it done before LM 2003 but it will be getting tight. I want to know what's possible from those lumbs. The engine is so heavy and at 140 hp in basic form not very performant. I wonder why they put it in so many cars at that time. Oh, mine is loosing oil, lots of oil.

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