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David Richards is speaking too much IMO, is triyng to justified what has no justification.
Only justified, who has no reason!!! I allways support Aston Martin effort, but this year was a disaster. The solution is to go ahead with the I6 and see what happen (to risky) or chose another engine config.( risky in terms of publicity). I deeply regret this situation, and i miss the aston martin Coupé... |
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16 Jun 2011, 09:15 (Ref:2900043) | #3152 | ||
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You can 'push the button' on the project as late as you want but if the idea is technically sound it should at least run more than six laps. They didn't even get a lap per month the project has been running. |
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16 Jun 2011, 09:23 (Ref:2900048) | #3153 | ||
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I wonder how David Richards sleeps at night. He probably dreams about an AMR-One about to run him over but then the engine explodes and it grinds to a halt. Last edited by Audi Racer; 16 Jun 2011 at 09:29. |
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16 Jun 2011, 09:31 (Ref:2900056) | #3154 | ||
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Listening to the sound of utter devastation in his voice on RLM late in the race I think you might be right.
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16 Jun 2011, 15:38 (Ref:2900328) | #3156 | ||
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Quite ironic really that the new parts fitted on the Friday designed to fix a problem that they had during Wednesday and Thursday actually caused a new problem.
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16 Jun 2011, 20:17 (Ref:2900529) | #3158 | ||
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16 Jun 2011, 20:31 (Ref:2900540) | #3159 | ||
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what aston martin should have done insted of trying to attack AUDI and PEUGEUT, that have tons of times more cash, attack gte in full, develop the car a lot more and invest in the future development of it, they could have build a sports car program that could well have improved their road cars.....but alas they went into gte half ass, and into lmp1 half ass, and they didnt get a whole thats for sure.
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agree with arakis, and now Audi Racer.
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16 Jun 2011, 21:25 (Ref:2900574) | #3162 | |
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Sam Collins wrote a technical report of Le Mans: http://www.racecar-engineering.com/a...al-report-lmp/
The AMR-One engine was running so rich that it smoked like a diesel leaving the pits: |
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16 Jun 2011, 21:31 (Ref:2900578) | #3163 | ||
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Now they are embarking on a WRC program with Mini, going up against PSA, VAG and Ford, and look on the pace after a suitable development period. Being winners they'll also sort the AMR-One, make it a competitive proposition, and push on with their factory and customer programs. Last edited by JAG; 16 Jun 2011 at 21:38. |
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So what? Their current LMP1 product stinks worse than the lowest budget and most amateur efforts on the grid. It's shameful that they got entries when other more prepared teams (including one of their customers) had to watch from the sidelines. Ok, nothing can be done about that now, but they must improve their efforts significantly before they bring the AMR-One back to the track. It's a double shame that we aren't seeing one more year of the Lola V12 in factory colors when it still has one year of eligibility left. That was a glorious car that could be very fast given how fast the grandfathered Pescarolo is. |
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16 Jun 2011, 22:27 (Ref:2900616) | #3165 | |
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spotted at Le Mans
Adrian Fernandez in lenghty and deep conversation with Dr Mario Thysen from BMW ...... AF saying that the engine is 'bad' on RLM
Has he bought a chassis of AMR One? Last edited by Great Dane; 16 Jun 2011 at 22:32. Reason: ps the design is three years old and built on the cheap |
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16 Jun 2011, 22:32 (Ref:2900618) | #3166 | |
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I don't think he is one of their customers. He has been driving for the factory team, but I don't know what his plans are for next year and beyond. Adrian has done a lot of things over the years, CART, IRL, Grand-Am, NASCAR, ALMS, Le Mans. It's hard to say what is next for him. Lowe's doesn't seem to be particularly picky about where he races their logo.
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Im suprised DR hasnt put out a press release complaining that every other LMP car in the field is illegal, perhaps the car could race alongside the touring cars in BTCC, judging by horespower and reliability it could probably race competitvely there, although I doubt it could last for 20 minutes. |
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On what basis are you making this assumption ? You cant compare the Lotus GT effort to the AMR P1 effort ..... chalk and cheese . Last edited by Aysedasi; 17 Jun 2011 at 10:30. |
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17 Jun 2011, 09:45 (Ref:2900807) | #3170 | ||
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Well, for starters, they probably wouldnt have come up with the *brilliant engine choice that they did. Plus, judging by the 01 Oreca, 01 Pesca, and the 03 LMP2 car they probably would have made sure the side bodywork wasnt stuck in the LMP900 days and resembled one of the worst LMP cars ever.
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17 Jun 2011, 09:49 (Ref:2900809) | #3171 | |
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Not really. If you see what Henri can make happen with the shoestring budget of his, one has to assume that he would build a cracking car with AMR's resources.
It's not really hard to be better than their effort though, certainly one of the most pathetic showings in Le Mans history. Last edited by Aysedasi; 17 Jun 2011 at 10:31. |
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17 Jun 2011, 10:03 (Ref:2900813) | #3172 | ||
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Well, you are right, the Jetalliance guys probably had less time, resources and money. Question? What do you think the budget difference is between Extrême Limite AM Paris with its Norma and Prodrive with Aston Martin Racing??? One of those cars did more than 200 laps and the other did a combine six. But let me guess, chalk and cheese.
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17 Jun 2011, 11:28 (Ref:2900851) | #3173 | |
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Also note that the apprentice Level 5 squad with the new Lola Coupe and a V6 were showing a mind-blowing performance with a 10th place overall and the 3rd in LMP2!
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17 Jun 2011, 12:04 (Ref:2900866) | #3174 | ||
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Fact is that the AMR One is a complete disaster, a nightmare-come-true for the corporate image. The car is poorly conceived and simply doesn't work apart from running just a few laps if at all shows up at a racetrack... I have no idea why Aston Martin do that to themselves... to try something new or different is fine - but why the hurry? AMR could have race the predecessor and launch the AMR One in 2012...
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