IMSA: USCR 2018 - Page 57

Damian Baldi · 5 Dec 2017, 03:35 (Ref:3785178)

Interesting, you can still see the old arrangement of spring/dampers (transversal). BTW I can't see the difference on the aero (the sidepods have changed?)

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***The BAR1 Motorsports Riley Mk. 30 Gibson is sporting aero updates only, with the Multimatic-developed mechanical developments, allowed via the FIA/ACO’s ‘Joker’, scheduled to arrive by the end of the month. More than 20 hours of wind tunnel time has been conducted with the aero updates, according to team owner Brian Alder.

broadrun96 · 5 Dec 2017, 12:28 (Ref:3785237)

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Originally Posted by FormulaFox

Those matters rarely caused issues last year, so I don't see them being fixed actually changing much.

Did you not watch the end of Petit? The entire end was disrupted by GTs starting ahead of prototypes, thus changing that rule changes an entire race. But maybe that's not much to some?

fieldodreams79 · 5 Dec 2017, 14:42 (Ref:3785251)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Did you not watch the end of Petit?

No. No I didn't. Not even on replay.

FormulaFox · 5 Dec 2017, 19:56 (Ref:3785297)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Did you not watch the end of Petit? The entire end was disrupted by GTs starting ahead of prototypes, thus changing that rule changes an entire race. But maybe that's not much to some?

Please actually read my comment. I never said it didn't happen, I said those matters RARELY caused issues last year. Some issues at the end of a single race does not suddenly mean it was happening all the time.

broadrun96 · 5 Dec 2017, 20:07 (Ref:3785301)

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Originally Posted by FormulaFox

Please actually read my comment. I never said it didn't happen, I said those matters RARELY caused issues last year. Some issues at the end of a single race does not suddenly mean it was happening all the time.

Nope, I red your comment in the snippy smart ass way you intended. Sorry but if the end of one of the crown jewel events was distorted by it, plus sorry but that was a talking point all season, then it is a MAJOR point of the year. You will not be able to argue your way out of the ridiculously poor word choice/phrasing. You were wrong, own and be more thoughtful with your phrasing. I will respond every time, with what your words actually say and will destroy your complete and utter lack of control of the English language.

Now feel free to cry to admins that I'm being mean, and I'll take my time out. But know you are wrong and really should re-read before you post and understand MOST of us have better control of our language than you.

TF110 · 5 Dec 2017, 22:16 (Ref:3785317)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

http://www.endurance-info.com/en/bar...ng-at-daytona/

Huh, looks like an lmp3

Articus · 6 Dec 2017, 00:38 (Ref:3785337)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

http://coreautosport.com/core-adds-e...aytona-lineup/

wow.

**joeb** · 6 Dec 2017, 01:00 (Ref:3785338)

Does anybody know if there was any unofficial timing at the Daytona test today?

Damian Baldi · 6 Dec 2017, 01:21 (Ref:3785340)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Does anybody know if there was any unofficial timing at the Daytona test today?

I tried to find it, but didn't have luck. It looks like they wanted the test to stay private in every sense.

**joeb** · 6 Dec 2017, 01:24 (Ref:3785341)

Racer had some good stuff today in general imsa news. WTR is still working towards a Lambo GTD program.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/14612...i-gtd-dialogue

On S365 imsa makes the point this isn't a bop test.

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ca...ifferent-cars/

Damian Baldi · 6 Dec 2017, 01:55 (Ref:3785347)

S365 News and Notes from Daytona (Tuesday)

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/da...ay-notebook-6/

So, in fact:

- No official lap times
- Ligier still with the old splitter
- Riley without new suspension
- Penske #7 sidelined with problems
- Spirit of Daytona Racing waiting for a Cadillac. Why don't they get a Dallara?
- Pipo Derani with jet lag hahaha

kvenom · 6 Dec 2017, 01:59 (Ref:3785348)

Of course Mazda couldn’t run because of engine issues.

Coach Ep · 6 Dec 2017, 14:29 (Ref:3785432)

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Originally Posted by kvenom

Of course Mazda couldn’t run because of engine issues.

77 was out there:

***The opening day of the IMSA-sanctioned Daytona test saw 17 of the 18 entered (see below) cars take to the track, with only the No. 55 Mazda RT24-P not turning laps as it underwent a precautionary engine change following issues from a recent test at Sebring. [from http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/da...y-notebook-6/]

https://competitors.imsa.com/sites/d...entry_list.pdf

kvenom · 6 Dec 2017, 14:55 (Ref:3785444)

Without full factory support 3GT is struggling to find money/Sponsorship to run a second Lexus according to SC365.

**joeb** · 6 Dec 2017, 15:00 (Ref:3785445)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

S365 News and Notes from Daytona (Tuesday)

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/da...ay-notebook-6/

So, in fact:

- No official lap times
- Ligier still with the old splitter
- Riley without new suspension
- Penske #7 sidelined with problems
- Spirit of Daytona Racing waiting for a Cadillac. Why don't they get a Dallara?
- Pipo Derani with jet lag hahaha

The earlier article i posted said this wasn't a bop test, then that notebook says IMSA was having cars run 4-5 laps, come in for ride height and wing adjustments then go back out. Sounds like bop testing to me.

Also, they have introduced fuel flow meters as part of the double check on burn rates in imsa so they can adjust tank sizes

Jonerz · 6 Dec 2017, 15:20 (Ref:3785453)

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Originally Posted by joeb

The earlier article i posted said this wasn't a bop test, then that notebook says IMSA was having cars run 4-5 laps, come in for ride height and wing adjustments then go back out. Sounds like bop testing to me.

Also, they have introduced fuel flow meters as part of the double check on burn rates in imsa so they can adjust tank sizes

I think it is a homologation test.

Chris

Damian Baldi · 6 Dec 2017, 16:38 (Ref:3785466)

The more data they get, the better. They said that there won't be fuel flow changes, it's only to have another measurement.

There are several new things on the cars, spliter, engines, suspension, aero.

BTW, how good the Acura sounds on the banking.

Damian Baldi · 6 Dec 2017, 18:19 (Ref:3785489)

New parts at the front of the #10

#7 showing some colour

New lights on the Nissan?

Pictures from Motorsport

FormulaFox · 6 Dec 2017, 21:48 (Ref:3785525)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Nope, I red your comment in the snippy smart ass way you intended.

If that's how you read it, then no - you did NOT read it the way I intended.

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plus sorry but that was a talking point all season,

It was a talking point all year, but it still wasn't happening anywhere near as much as was made out to be. Particularly issues with LMPC(for obvious reasons).

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But know you are wrong and really should re-read before you post and understand MOST of us have better control of our language than you.

I have full control over my language. It's not my fault you chose to deliberately misinterpret my statement by assuming I was being, in your own words, a "snippy smart *** way."

But I'm not going to keep dragging that out. I'll just let you behave however poorly you wish.

**Adam43** · 6 Dec 2017, 22:18 (Ref:3785535)

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Originally Posted by FormulaFox

But I'm not going to keep dragging that out.

But you have!

You are right it shouldn’t be dragged out any further.

This has been reviewed by the staff and consider it closed. Thank you.

Let’s get back to the interesting things happening on track. I’m seeing the racing cars and how they get on as we move towards Daytona...

**joeb** · 7 Dec 2017, 03:04 (Ref:3785573)

WTR had their engine confiscated by Imsa so they had to go home early. Couldn't they wait until after the dang test???

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***The engine from the Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R was impounded by IMSA following the morning session, forcing the team to pack up early. It’s understood the engine will be sent to NASCAR’s R&D center in Concord N.C. for further evaluation, with rumors of potentially another engine from the test also having been taken.

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/da...ay-notebook-7/

Damian Baldi · 7 Dec 2017, 03:39 (Ref:3785574)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

WTR had their engine confiscated by Imsa so they had to go home early. Couldn't they wait until after the dang test???

I thought the same. Van der Zande made only 20 laps on the car.

On ther other side, Onroak's aero update for the Ligier arrived later, making Derani's 30 hours flight from Japan a nonsense trip.

We know, this is an IMSA test, and not a team's test, but come on!.

canaglia · 7 Dec 2017, 08:38 (Ref:3785602)

why GM engine has been confiscated by IMSA?

maybe IMSA wants to find out how the beast can be as powerfull as other engines and have a better fuel milliage with >10L less in fuel tank

Akrapovic · 7 Dec 2017, 11:33 (Ref:3785631)

To take the engine before the test is over and force a team to go home, it suggests foul play. If it was just to see what it can do, it'd be at the end of the test.

**joeb** · 7 Dec 2017, 12:21 (Ref:3785634)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

To take the engine before the test is over and force a team to go home, it suggests foul play. If it was just to see what it can do, it'd be at the end of the test.

Also makes me wonder if they already knew this last year but let it slide as wtr won the first five races and the championship.

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