BTCC BTCC 2018 Rumours & Silly Season - Page 97

JDMROB · 18 Feb 2018, 19:58 (Ref:3802217)

Bit of nostalgia having TOC and Chilton back together in Focus'!

Can't see it happening to be honest. TOC wouldn't have to move over this time though!......would he?

btccbloke · 18 Feb 2018, 20:05 (Ref:3802218)

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Originally Posted by JDMROB

Bit of nostalgia having TOC and Chilton back together in Focus'!

Can't see it happening to be honest. TOC wouldn't have to move over this time though!......would he?

TOC has done a lot of twitter liking about people telling him theres a seat spare at motorbase. Shredded Wheat have paid their sponsorship so wouldnt matter how many fireworks he sold this time round

his Rockstar and Casio cash could see him through.

So heres a conspiracy, What if Mat Jackson was only ever a place holder after all!

RED55 · 18 Feb 2018, 20:12 (Ref:3802219)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

TOC has done a lot of twitter liking about people telling him theres a seat spare at motorbase. Shredded Wheat have paid their sponsorship so wouldnt matter how many fireworks he sold this time round

his Rockstar and Casio cash could see him through.

So heres a conspiracy, What if Mat Jackson was only ever a place holder after all!

There is no conspiracy , its simple business , Chilton brings a proper budget, so does Tordoff , they are not going to want to fund a drive for Matt , he has to bring the same as the others , hes had a decent time at motorbase , its just come to an end sooner than he expected , lets just hope the season brings the battle we are all anticipating including the teams and drivers

crmalcolm · 18 Feb 2018, 20:34 (Ref:3802224)

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Originally Posted by RED55

There is no conspiracy , its simple business , Chilton brings a proper budget, so does Tordoff , they are not going to want to fund a drive for Matt , he has to bring the same as the others , hes had a decent time at motorbase , its just come to an end sooner than he expected , lets just hope the season brings the battle we are all anticipating including the teams and drivers

On that basis, does that mean any other driver they may hope to sign will also need to bring the same level of funding as TC and ST?

btccbloke · 18 Feb 2018, 20:36 (Ref:3802226)

i think we all know it has nothing to do with sponsorship anyway before this kicks off again

luckn002 · 18 Feb 2018, 20:49 (Ref:3802229)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

The MGs have looked quite smart the last few years in red and white, big step up from the mess of Jack Goffs livery at least

2016's was OK, but last year's was the most plain and boring on the grid. To be fair, most of the time they seemed to be missing most of their panels so I guess the livery didn't matter much anyway!

I would guess it'll look a bit like Hynes' 2014 livery, assuming it follows AmD's traditional red and black. In my opinion, the less white the better!

luckn002 · 18 Feb 2018, 20:52 (Ref:3802231)

May not be entirely relevant but I've been meaning to ask for ages - what's the purpose of that little triangle sticker just below each car's windscreen strip?

(Hope this works) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWWG_IYW...jpg&name=large

Pdh · 18 Feb 2018, 21:01 (Ref:3802234)

[QUOTE=luckn002;3802231]May not be entirely relevant but I've been meaning to ask for ages - what's the purpose of that little triangle sticker just below each car's windscreen strip

Most of the cars have screen protective films which a multi layer so the triangle help you pull each layer off easier

Craner Curves · 18 Feb 2018, 21:01 (Ref:3802235)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

May not be entirely relevant but I've been meaning to ask for ages - what's the purpose of that little triangle sticker just below each car's windscreen strip?

(Hope this works) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWWG_IYW...jpg&name=large

The recovery system when they are being lifted onto the flatbeds.

luckn002 · 18 Feb 2018, 21:06 (Ref:3802237)

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Originally Posted by Pdh

Most of the cars have screen protective films which a multi layer so the triangle help you pull each layer off easier

That makes sense - thanks

porsche962fan · 18 Feb 2018, 21:32 (Ref:3802241)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

The recovery system when they are being lifted onto the flatbeds.

been brought into their natural habitat

MagicBoy · 18 Feb 2018, 22:59 (Ref:3802252)

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Originally Posted by Pdh

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Originally Posted by luckn002

May not be entirely relevant but I've been meaning to ask for ages - what's the purpose of that little triangle sticker just below each car's windscreen strip

Most of the cars have screen protective films which a multi layer so the triangle help you pull each layer off easier

They're like helmet visor tear offs, but for windscreens.

BobJones · 19 Feb 2018, 08:43 (Ref:3802315)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

The MGs have looked quite smart the last few years in red and white, big step up from the mess of Jack Goffs livery at least

One thing that always bugged me about the red and white MG livery was that not all of the red was the same shade of red. Small detail, irksome.

crmalcolm · 19 Feb 2018, 09:12 (Ref:3802324)

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Originally Posted by BobJones

One thing that always bugged me about the red and white MG livery was that not all of the red was the same shade of red. Small detail, irksome.

Are you referring to this scheme? I can't see any difference in the shades of red - which part are you referring to?

**touringlegend** · 19 Feb 2018, 10:17 (Ref:3802335)

Well it appears the 3 motorbase cars are testing at brands hatch today..

crmalcolm · 19 Feb 2018, 10:35 (Ref:3802338)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Well it appears the 3 motorbase cars are testing at brands hatch today..

Aren't we due to see Honda's 2018 launch today? Are they out testing too?

RS67 · 19 Feb 2018, 10:39 (Ref:3802339)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Well it appears the 3 motorbase cars are testing at brands hatch today..

Dave Newsham is at Brands Hatch too I think.

But I think he is there with his son Callum to take his ARDS.

BobJones · 19 Feb 2018, 10:45 (Ref:3802341)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Are you referring to this scheme? I can't see any difference in the shades of red - which part are you referring to?

In 2017, the rear bumper became a darker shade of red. Not crying about it, just nerding out over a livery. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

VIVA GT · 19 Feb 2018, 10:47 (Ref:3802344)

So, Motorbase have three cars testing. Do they have three drivers or just two?

RS67 · 19 Feb 2018, 10:49 (Ref:3802345)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

So, Motorbase have three cars testing. Do they have three drivers or just two?

It is only supposed to be a shakedown so could just be 2.

Craner Curves · 19 Feb 2018, 10:56 (Ref:3802347)

Duo and espares on the transporter still...... What does this mean?!?

Jiiiiiiim · 19 Feb 2018, 10:58 (Ref:3802348)

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Originally Posted by RS67

It is only supposed to be a shakedown so could just be 2.

It would be interesting to see if they have any ‘guests’ or potentially 3 drivers hitting the track. I recall a few years back James Cole was spotted testing with them before he was announced as joining them albeit it ended up being only half a season!

**touringlegend** · 19 Feb 2018, 11:05 (Ref:3802352)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Duo and espares on the transporter still...... What does this mean?!?

Stop it 😂

aland · 19 Feb 2018, 11:19 (Ref:3802356)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Duo and espares on the transporter still...... What does this mean?!?

it means that the trucks and their livery is not top priority, as long as they have tax, mot and all the other legal stuff artics need

crmalcolm · 19 Feb 2018, 11:21 (Ref:3802357)

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Originally Posted by BobJones

In 2017, the rear bumper became a darker shade of red. Not crying about it, just nerding out over a livery. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

And now I'm stuck with seeing it! Eeeuuugghhh.

Was it connected to a sponsor's colour - or just a bad match?

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