LMS HTTT test 2008 - Page 8

chewymonster · 4 Mar 2008, 06:38 (Ref:2143845)

Audi doing well is great to see, too bad we can't compare to Peugeot.

**Bentley03** · 4 Mar 2008, 07:01 (Ref:2143851)

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Originally Posted by chewymonster

.........too bad we can't compare to Peugeot.

We can, sort of..........a 1:38.9 in testing at Ricard last month.

**Bentley03** · 4 Mar 2008, 07:02 (Ref:2143852)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

So, 'bragging rights' to Creation!

........on Dunlops!

rdjones · 4 Mar 2008, 08:23 (Ref:2143890)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

What is the problem with fuel that seems to have caused RML/AER problems?

From what I have heard RML where not the only team to encounter this problem, but no official word as yet. This was the first time that the new bioethanol fuels were being tested, so it will be interesting to see if there is a connection

templer · 4 Mar 2008, 10:44 (Ref:2144015)

Before the tests it was announced that the new developments of Pescarolo Sport will be tested in comparison to the Rollcentre aero. I have looked on all pics i have found but I can't see any new parts on the Pescarolo car.
Did't they have tested their new aero or am I blind ?

The359 · 4 Mar 2008, 10:55 (Ref:2144026)

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Originally Posted by templer

Before the tests it was announced that the new developments of Pescarolo Sport will be tested in comparison to the Rollcentre aero. I have looked on all pics i have found but I can't see any new parts on the Pescarolo car.
Did't they have tested their new aero or am I blind ?

Rollcentre ran the new front end. Saulnier and Pescarolo ran last year's front.

kingkai · 4 Mar 2008, 14:52 (Ref:2144182)

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/lms...rt-rb-0012.jpg

Is this fuel coming out the fuelfillercap of the DBR-9?
Looks a lot like it.

Justin Moran · 4 Mar 2008, 15:09 (Ref:2144193)

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Originally Posted by kingkai

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/lms...rt-rb-0012.jpg

Is this fuel coming out the fuelfillercap of the DBR-9?
Looks a lot like it.

Thats what it appears to be to me, I've lost count of the times I've seen other cars loose fuel this way, always raises suspicion, but rarely is cause for alarm, the fuel just evaporates off so no danger to other traffic.

HORNDAWG · 4 Mar 2008, 16:37 (Ref:2144254)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

Thats what it appears to be to me, I've lost count of the times I've seen other cars loose fuel this way, always raises suspicion, but rarely is cause for alarm, the fuel just evaporates off so no danger to other traffic.

I would disagree that this is not cause for concern. Fuel should never come out of the car, something in the fueling system has failed to do its job and could lead to a very bad situation! Granted in this situation it is rather (luckily) insipid albeit somewhat noxious.

L.P.

Truckosaurus · 4 Mar 2008, 16:40 (Ref:2144257)

I see on DSC's report that the Creation hit 335kmh on the Mistral Straight once their "Le Mans bodywork" had been fitted. Sounds Promising....

The Badger · 4 Mar 2008, 16:46 (Ref:2144263)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

Thats what it appears to be to me, I've lost count of the times I've seen other cars loose fuel this way, always raises suspicion, but rarely is cause for alarm, the fuel just evaporates off so no danger to other traffic.

What would happen if the fuel came into contact with the rear brakes ? ..... like in a slow corner as the above pic is .....

steve nielsen · 4 Mar 2008, 17:06 (Ref:2144277)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

What would happen if the fuel came into contact with the rear brakes ? ..... like in a slow corner as the above pic is .....

something like this:

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=WBPOqODqYB0

kingkai · 4 Mar 2008, 18:15 (Ref:2144333)

Maybe something like happened to the Spyker yesterday

dj choc ice · 4 Mar 2008, 18:22 (Ref:2144336)

are there any videos anywere of the testing from paul ricard?, there were a few videos posted of last years pre season test, it would be nice to hear what the AIM engine sounds like in the back of the creation.

**FIRE** · 4 Mar 2008, 18:36 (Ref:2144345)

Next Sunday Endurance Mag on Motors TV. I don't know if it has coverage of the HTTT test.

Marcel ten Caat · 4 Mar 2008, 18:48 (Ref:2144359)

There were several tv crews at the track and even a helicopter in the air to shoot some action.

Justin Moran · 4 Mar 2008, 19:37 (Ref:2144391)

Just how often does that actually happen these days? I not talking about re-fuelling incidents just fluid roll on track, and that doesn't happen much due to the baffling in the tanks, what is coming out of the Aston is just excess fuel in the filler pipe.

cg7aa · 7 Mar 2008, 13:10 (Ref:2146323)

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Originally Posted by The Tour

...We have a good gallery now on PLM

Brilliant stuff.

Thanks.

templer · 11 Mar 2008, 11:26 (Ref:2149049)

Supercars has an excellent gallery with many detailed tech pics. ( The cars shown without bodywork)
Look at: www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1756/1.html

SALEEN S7R · 11 Mar 2008, 12:28 (Ref:2149095)

Hmm the Charouz entry doesent look like its getting much factory backing from Aston Martin does it.http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1756/740073.jpg

zac510 · 11 Mar 2008, 13:11 (Ref:2149126)

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Originally Posted by templer

Supercars has an excellent gallery with many detailed tech pics. ( The cars shown without bodywork)
Look at: www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1756/1.html

Thanks- scored me a new background image

Mal · 11 Mar 2008, 13:52 (Ref:2149163)

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Originally Posted by SALEEN S7R

Hmm the Charouz entry doesent look like its getting much factory backing from Aston Martin does it.http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1756/740073.jpg

I wonder if the Gulf name on the screens point towards the potential livery or whether these are just borrowed from the GT1 team

kingkai · 11 Mar 2008, 15:15 (Ref:2149205)

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Originally Posted by SALEEN S7R

Hmm the Charouz entry doesent look like its getting much factory backing from Aston Martin does it.http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1756/740073.jpg

Nagh, it is just optical illusion

I guess this i just a small preview of AM full P1 programe in 2010? after F1 or instead of F1

SebringMG · 11 Mar 2008, 17:44 (Ref:2149288)

From comments DR has given i think the Prodrive F1 experiment is dead for the moment as there is no agreement forthcoming for customer teams.

Hence i think why LM/P1 has moved higher up the priority list

kingkai · 11 Mar 2008, 20:08 (Ref:2149412)

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Originally Posted by SebringMG

From comments DR has given i think the Prodrive F1 experiment is dead for the moment as there is no agreement forthcoming for customer teams.

Hence i think why LM/P1 has moved higher up the priority list

F1 would be great, but personally I wish they don't (they might end up as spyker, ruined) LMP1 would be more worthwile for money (look at Toyota F1: spending 100 million dollars a year

)
Sportscars is more of Prodrive's style (I don't say they can't succeed F1, but the risks are to high in my opinion)

Let them have fun in all the LeMans categories

Back OT:
I just hope they can put up a decend fight in LMP1 and GT2 next year (just after another succesfull GT1 year(LM speaking)

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