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9 Jun 2011, 15:46 (Ref:2894406) | #351 | |
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9 Jun 2011, 15:46 (Ref:2894408) | #352 | ||
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news just in, the gte class is the best class curently at le mans with 9 manufacturers, its probably the best racing class in the world curently!!!!
and the waivers isues are anoying, imagine what would happen if peugeut got 1.2mm larger restrictor then the Audi with the same engine. WWIII would break out,. |
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To launch a new FIA GT2 category based on strict technical rules, with limited wavers and ‘balance of performance' limited to success ballast. A category where GT manufacturers will prove through competition they can produce the best road going GT car. |
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9 Jun 2011, 16:07 (Ref:2894429) | #354 | ||
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Any word on the state of the IMSA chassis ?
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9 Jun 2011, 16:12 (Ref:2894435) | #357 | ||
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...a763b84a8c.pdf its the same thing. |
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To launch a new FIA GT2 category based on strict technical rules, with limited wavers and ‘balance of performance' limited to success ballast. A category where GT manufacturers will prove through competition they can produce the best road going GT car. |
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To launch a new FIA GT2 category based on strict technical rules, with limited wavers and ‘balance of performance' limited to success ballast. A category where GT manufacturers will prove through competition they can produce the best road going GT car. |
9 Jun 2011, 16:24 (Ref:2894446) | #361 | |
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9 Jun 2011, 16:32 (Ref:2894449) | #362 | |||
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the chassis is identical, only roll bar inserted. the engine block and technology of the head is identical, only slight modifications are alowed, the transmition is free as long as you keep it in the same position and location, some modification is alowed to the suspention, but it must remain the original type. the bigest freedom is in the body panels, but thats about it. while the BMW is like the nascar you mentioned. you could easaly convert a race car to a road car, for the porsche and ferrari that is. the whole point of the gt2/ngt/gte class is to race, race prepared, road cars |
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To launch a new FIA GT2 category based on strict technical rules, with limited wavers and ‘balance of performance' limited to success ballast. A category where GT manufacturers will prove through competition they can produce the best road going GT car. |
9 Jun 2011, 16:35 (Ref:2894453) | #363 | ||
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This is all dumb. What are we arguing about again? How much the engine moved? No more than a few inches, if that. Either way, it's not BMWs fault. The ACO is allowing all of the changes and waivers. I still want to see BMW beat the Porsches, Ferraris, and Corvettes. Just like they did in the ALMS last year, just like they did at Sebring this year.
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To launch a new FIA GT2 category based on strict technical rules, with limited wavers and ‘balance of performance' limited to success ballast. A category where GT manufacturers will prove through competition they can produce the best road going GT car. |
9 Jun 2011, 16:47 (Ref:2894463) | #365 | |
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Nonsense, the BMW barely uses any waivers anymore, we´ve been through this a year ago during the Spa 24h.
They only have a couple of waivers, none of which are performance-related such as the transaxle gearbox. And the different restrictor sizes are part of the performance balancing, I don't have to explain this concept to you, do I? |
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9 Jun 2011, 17:02 (Ref:2894477) | #366 | ||
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I understand the argument, but for me -honestly- this is what excites me about this kind of racing and the regulations that allow it. I love the many different answers/solutions to the same problem - who can go the farthest in 24 hours. I love all the technology and passion that is part of endurance racing. All of the cars are not the same, do not have the same engine/sound, this is what attracts me to this type of racing and frankly turns me off about some other racing series. Especially with the GT cars you can see that even though there are several types of engine and drivetrain layouts they are very very close in lap times, to me this proves that the formulas that the governing body have come up with are not that far off... Prototypes are another story and I look forward to see what the future will bring - variety is the spice of life...
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9 Jun 2011, 17:10 (Ref:2894482) | #367 | |
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^ I completely agree with you! The M3 is a lesser car compared to its rivals, and it might take a little more tweaking to make competitive, and I am ok with that. Fact is we have a hugely competitive class and its super close! Perhaps the BMW has a slight advantage this season, but it took 3 seasons to get to this point. Fact is, someone is always going to have a slight advantage somewhere. Their advantage I doubt will be a big difference maker come race day.
Back on track, shouldn't qualifying be starting now? |
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9 Jun 2011, 17:17 (Ref:2894488) | #368 | ||
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Problem for the #65 Lotus.
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9 Jun 2011, 17:17 (Ref:2894489) | #369 | ||
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Yes, and the Lotus just imploded.
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9 Jun 2011, 17:17 (Ref:2894490) | #370 | ||
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BBQ for the #65 Lotus
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9 Jun 2011, 17:18 (Ref:2894492) | #371 | ||
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9 Jun 2011, 17:24 (Ref:2894495) | #372 | |
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Thanks, not working yet, but im remaining hopeful!
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9 Jun 2011, 17:27 (Ref:2894497) | #373 | ||
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Thank you for the link fastjoel - working good for me at work.
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9 Jun 2011, 17:31 (Ref:2894500) | #374 | ||
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9 Jun 2011, 17:32 (Ref:2894501) | #375 | ||
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I understand why you are upset that the BMW is faster than your Favourite car and its faster than mine too but no amount of moaning on a forum will change this. Just remember this, the BMW might be faster on 1 lap but there is nothing to say it will last for the 24 hours!
Also Eurosport are a shower of **** yes they give us all 24 hours of the race live but stop chopping and changing the schedule to show the Moto GP replay that you show 3-4 times a day! |
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