Dynamics Integra

Matt_S · 9 Mar 2005, 17:51 (Ref:1247941)

First pics of the Team Dynamics Integra:

http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view...=10&nid=106404

Looking good!!!

pink69 · 9 Mar 2005, 18:11 (Ref:1247954)

Must admit i'm surprised by the decision to switch to the Integra. I thought the Civic was a pretty handy car and something to rival the Astra's. The current trend seems to be a large influx of Hatch backs so its nice to see a team moving back to a saloon. Hope they have some sucess with this car.

Craner Curves · 9 Mar 2005, 18:14 (Ref:1247955)

It's a coop.

The Civic wasn't as good at speed as this car will be. Much more aerodynamically efficient.

nsxr · 9 Mar 2005, 18:49 (Ref:1247995)

does it look like they old astra or am I crazy.Plus did the 05 redesigned Intregra not get released? thats the old model lights front and rear

touringcarnut · 9 Mar 2005, 20:26 (Ref:1248072)

Looking very good! That will look very menacing when looking at it from a rear cam shot of the car in front!

Kicking-back · 9 Mar 2005, 20:30 (Ref:1248076)

I'd prefer them to race the Accord, rather than the integra.

A family car platform is the life-blood of touring cars.

redshoes · 9 Mar 2005, 21:37 (Ref:1248115)

I'm I the only one who thinks this has been beaten with the ugly stick. From the pic in MN today it looks like a Civic that's been run over.

andy_b · 9 Mar 2005, 21:38 (Ref:1248117)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsxr

does it look like they old astra or am I crazy.Plus did the 05 redesigned Intregra not get released? thats the old model lights front and rear

correct but thats not really relevant as the Integra isnt available in the UK, so I suspect TD have bought an old car or lots of old bits from japan

**touringlegend** · 9 Mar 2005, 22:53 (Ref:1248169)

I think it looks pretty awful - bits reminds me of the 406 Coupe and others the Astra Coupe.

Orange doesn't help it either. Change your colours back to blue Halfords!

BSchneiderFan · 10 Mar 2005, 00:35 (Ref:1248242)

According to Matt Neal, the problem with the Civic was that its aerodynamics meant that it reached a certain top speed and then hit a virtual brick wall. The Integra is supposed to be much more slippery.

kmchow · 10 Mar 2005, 03:15 (Ref:1248284)

Wouldn't it be easier to purchase/race a Honda Accord? They can share more parts/information with the other S2000 teams? Resale could be easier as well? Is the Integra built to S2000 or BTC rules?

Super Tourer · 10 Mar 2005, 08:30 (Ref:1248366)

BTC I believe.

Craner Curves · 10 Mar 2005, 15:59 (Ref:1248634)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmchow

Wouldn't it be easier to purchase/race a Honda Accord? They can share more parts/information with the other S2000 teams? Resale could be easier as well? Is the Integra built to S2000 or BTC rules?

They probably got a good deal on the cars with the importers though. They did look at the Accord, but decided against it. Besides, they're better off keeping the data to themselves.

Neil Adams · 10 Mar 2005, 18:04 (Ref:1248793)

i read in another forum that kaye may be running an accord this year

**touringlegend** · 10 Mar 2005, 20:20 (Ref:1248912)

The Accord is hardly a pace - setter in the ETCC / WTCC yet and it wouldn't fit TD's needs - they are most definitely pushing for the championship nowadays.

andy_b · 11 Mar 2005, 00:21 (Ref:1249077)

in non BTCC guise the Integra doesnt look bad. Just looks odd with those flat sided BTCC panels grafted on along with semi-matt Orange.

Didnt the Halfords deal via a certain team manager? ....so we might be seeing a change of colour yet

chezza · 11 Mar 2005, 01:12 (Ref:1249096)

The halfords deal did involve that cartain team manager...i wonder what will happen to the colour scheme and also the driver that was part of that deal?!

Monkey Head · 11 Mar 2005, 02:19 (Ref:1249111)

this generation of integra haven't homolagted by FIA,how can they used in euorpe?

newoutsider · 11 Mar 2005, 07:37 (Ref:1249179)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chezza

The halfords deal did involve that cartain team manager...i wonder what will happen to the colour scheme and also the driver that was part of that deal?!

As I understand it, Dan Eaves brings Halfords, not the team manager

Kicking-back · 11 Mar 2005, 07:56 (Ref:1249185)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey Head

this generation of integra haven't homolagted by FIA,how can they used in euorpe?

Because it's been built to BTC rules, not Super 2000.

cos · 11 Mar 2005, 11:22 (Ref:1249356)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Because it's been built to BTC rules, not Super 2000.

And even if it was built to Super2000 rules it could be 'locally' homolgated by TOCA for use in the BTCC.

chezza · 11 Mar 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1249434)

I thought they were all one package...Eaves was vic's driver, and halfords was their sponsor...vic wanted Eaves to drive and Dynamics was the team, kicking out the well liked and talented Gareth Howell.

touringcarnut · 11 Mar 2005, 14:10 (Ref:1249550)

Has Gareth got a drive? My local man has to get a chance this year!

chezza · 11 Mar 2005, 15:23 (Ref:1249635)

I don't know at the moment...fingers crossed, he deserves a drive.

**touringlegend** · 11 Mar 2005, 16:21 (Ref:1249704)

I think Dynamics want to run him, as they did last year, he was always around the TD garages, but its the funding issue as always.

As for the Halfords deal, surely deals in the BTCC usually go on a year by year basis, a company like halfords wouldn't tie themselves to one person for too long.

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