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24 Mar 2012, 21:01 (Ref:3047653) | #1451 | ||
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Engine gearbox alignment issue, wrong Oil coolers could have a gurney, but not excessive heat in both gearbox and diff. Dry sump in engine compartment, exactly as Supercar Difference between prototype and production car is the floor plan. Prototype has a genuine holden and production is flat floor, to enable more leg room |
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24 Mar 2012, 21:46 (Ref:3047674) | #1453 | ||
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Bit of luck and they might be ready for 2013. Probably why they needed a big break between the first and second round so they can try and get things sorted.
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And what do you mean by not keeping the momento (think you mean momentum but hey ) going?? i dont get that comment at all. They have got momentum because they have 7 rounds booked up that will take them through to October, and there is usually a snippet of news once or twice a week if you care to look for it. How does that compare to the 'momento' of the New Gen NZV8 there Ugy??? |
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24 Mar 2012, 23:53 (Ref:3047702) | #1455 | ||
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As MacroNZ said the ST radiator is and Australian Adrad and is identical to the radiator used by SBR's, both in fin count and core width, nothing Chinese about this little baby. The Quaiffe gearboxes that are fitted to the ST's, have been fitted with plastic shielded roller bearings, which has a temperature rating of 120c. To date no teams as far as I know, have had any heat or heat wear problems. However one team did have a mechanical failure, which did cause the plastic bearing shield to melt. So I think we should all be looking forward to some great racing from Ruapuna. |
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25 Mar 2012, 07:17 (Ref:3047740) | #1456 | |
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Went out and caught Alex testing the KMS car today, top bloke, said he was looking forward to the new car and new track, he couldn't remember the last time he drove a new track like he did today.
Not sure what sort of lap times he put in, his first couple runs that I was there for were all about acclimatising to the car. |
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25 Mar 2012, 21:24 (Ref:3048346) | #1458 | ||
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Thats cool that Alex has tested the car already. Things are moving forward for the enduros nicely
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25 Mar 2012, 22:33 (Ref:3048404) | #1459 | ||
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26 Mar 2012, 02:25 (Ref:3048458) | #1460 | ||
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When Greg Murphy first came to NZ to test the prototype he was wearing a Pepsi Max suit etc. I imagine the drivers are able to keep their old suits as a momento of the time they had with a particular team. Intersting to note the inclusion of the new bonnet vents and i presume that the rear wing on those shots is in its new position? I read something about the rear wing being pushed rearward a wee bit more. Not long to go now, we have Supercars this weekend, followed by SuperTourers the next |
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26 Mar 2012, 02:50 (Ref:3048459) | #1461 | |
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Forgot to ask the guys about the rear wing, but I assume it is in the new position, hence why the Gulf logo looks to be tilted backwards a little bit.
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26 Mar 2012, 04:19 (Ref:3048462) | #1462 | ||
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that rear wing does look flatter doesn't it, looks like its setup for a low drag situation
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26 Mar 2012, 05:15 (Ref:3048467) | #1463 | ||
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Murph is still sponsored by Pepsi though, Alex isn't sponsored by Irwin. Surely he'd have other race suits that didn't have such endorsements, unless he wants to endorse them
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26 Mar 2012, 12:28 (Ref:3048726) | #1464 | ||
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And Fuchs in a Gulf sponsored car!
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With that in mind i'd say it just comes down to whatever suits are in their wardrobes. And i'm sure that their old sponsors wont mind a free bit of advertising. Thats an intersting point you make Axeman with regards to GM, i.e is he sponsored by Pepsi Max just for Supercars or does that cover any other racing he may do? (other than supertourers). |
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28 Mar 2012, 00:06 (Ref:3049776) | #1470 | |
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Anyone heard if Murphy will be fit for the round due to his back injury?
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http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/03/28/...-supertourers/ GM hopes to recovered enough to defend his lead at Ruapuna. |
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28 Mar 2012, 03:13 (Ref:3049817) | #1472 | ||
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And as far as i am aware there is an auction currently running on trademe for hotlaps in the mike pero car....excellent cause too, for casper i believe.
But when i just searched on trademe i couldn't find it no more. Hope he's ok.....he's a good man our Murph |
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28 Mar 2012, 03:35 (Ref:3049822) | #1473 | |
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28 Mar 2012, 03:56 (Ref:3049825) | #1474 | ||
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Nice one Biggy, goes to show how hard i looked eh!!
I reckon that will hit the 3k mark by the time the auction is over. Hope the successful bidder gets a lot out of it as its a great cause |
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31 Mar 2012, 00:27 (Ref:3051073) | #1475 | ||
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One week out, Met service is saying most of the country could have a wet Easter.
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