2019 Japanese Super GT - Page 20

bentley speed 8 · 8 Sep 2019, 08:13 (Ref:3926548)

Woah the Syntium RCF really came out of nowhere. Nice to see them get a win finally.

MagVanisher · 8 Sep 2019, 08:15 (Ref:3926549)

Well, that chaos within GT300 is the most exciting part at Autopolis.

Congrats to LM Corse for winning the race, as well as Lexus Team SARD!

Bcarr6 · 8 Sep 2019, 09:40 (Ref:3926568)

Got to give Team Goh some credit too for a almost win, a real breakthrough for them after a hard season

MagVanisher · 8 Sep 2019, 09:57 (Ref:3926571)

Agreed, they almost won the race but LM Corse beat them at the last minute!

Japanese Samurai · 8 Sep 2019, 15:02 (Ref:3926676)

Team Studie Bob Suzuki says they might return to SGT racing in 2021 on his blog.

"We will return (to SGT) in 2021 probably.
Next year? It's uncertain.
That's because our main business is not racing.
So a calm judgment is necessary for us."
https://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/9387585.html

hvr777 · 9 Sep 2019, 02:58 (Ref:3926785)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

That's some rather dangerous pit lane shenanigans as all the GT500 teams pitted to beat the safety car. Hopefully no pit lane crew were hurt in that hot mess.

Pit stop ban during SC period didn't completely solve the crowded pit stop problems. Pit crews are just be responsive once there is a stranded car on the circuit & pitting the car (if they're lucky enough) before SC period.

S griffin · 10 Sep 2019, 14:04 (Ref:3927167)

I think there is a solution to the crowded pit problem somewhere. The problem is the pitcrews will always be looking to take advantage of any situation

MagVanisher · 11 Sep 2019, 06:20 (Ref:3927274)

Hey everyone, the 2020 GT500 cars are finally unveiled.

https://twitter.com/SUPERGT_JP/statu...67787531448320

Japanese Samurai · 11 Sep 2019, 08:14 (Ref:3927285)

A company representative was arrested on suspicion of defrauding 6 million yen by lying that he could join the GT300 by Lamborghini team if he paid 20 million yen.

https://mainichi.jp/articles/2019091...0m/040/157000c

bentley speed 8 · 11 Sep 2019, 09:06 (Ref:3927299)

So the NSX is now front-engined. A shame to lose diversity, but at least they may get more competitive.
Not sure I like the front of the new Supra either.

Japanese Samurai · 11 Sep 2019, 09:43 (Ref:3927320)

There are BS, MI and DL tire service transporters in Suzuka.
https://twitter.com/51loveliver/stat...18121133617153

However, Honda does not seem to participate in the 2020 vehicle shakedown test.
So why is there a DL transporter?
Perhaps Toyota or Nissan may use DL tires next season?

AkioAsakura95 · 11 Sep 2019, 11:42 (Ref:3927346)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

There are BS, MI and DL tire service transporters in Suzuka.
https://twitter.com/51loveliver/stat...18121133617153

However, Honda does not seem to participate in the 2020 vehicle shakedown test.
So why is there a DL transporter?
Perhaps Toyota or Nissan may use DL tires next season?

@Japanese Samurai

I don't think one of the Toyota GR team will switch to Dunlop tires.

Btw , where the YH transporter as both Toyota and Nissan having YH tires team respectively.

Japanese Samurai · 11 Sep 2019, 12:03 (Ref:3927350)

Because it is a two-day test, it may appear tomorrow.

AkioAsakura95 · 11 Sep 2019, 12:11 (Ref:3927356)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Because it is a two-day test, it may appear tomorrow.

@Japanese Samurai

Ok i understand , this test its only for 2020 GT500 car.

Imo , I think one of the Nissan team might switch to Dunlop Tires , possible for (#3) Craftsports GT-R , cause Nissan wanna to widen the tyre strategy like Honda did in 2017 plus the poor results for Nissan with no win in this season.

Monkey Head · 13 Sep 2019, 04:32 (Ref:3927659)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

A company representative was arrested on suspicion of defrauding 6 million yen by lying that he could join the GT300 by Lamborghini team if he paid 20 million yen.

https://mainichi.jp/articles/2019091...0m/040/157000c

just noticed one of them is Yoshi Mori,who active in european track last couple or years

Japanese Samurai · 13 Sep 2019, 06:06 (Ref:3927663)

Good find. Yes, it's correct.
He had participated in Blancpain GT by Hello Kitty livery.

Twitter rumor
Saitama Toyopet Green Brave is developing JAF-GT (MC?) Supra for next season.

MagVanisher · 13 Sep 2019, 08:31 (Ref:3927675)

Would it be better if Saitama Toyopet team develop a GT86 MC car instead of a Supra?

Unless Toyota allowed the Supra to be used as a basis for the Mother Chassis car, I think it would be logical for them to use the GT86.

Japanese Samurai · 13 Sep 2019, 13:12 (Ref:3927716)

After all, only MI and BS were used in the shakedown test.

https://twitter.com/popdren/status/1172438575473758209

TF110 · 14 Sep 2019, 23:54 (Ref:3928006)

I don't know how you all feel about the new Supra GT500 but imo, it's the worst looking Toyota GT500 class car so far. The front looks squished and the roof looks like a helmet!

I think it even makes the first generation SC430 GT500 look good.

S griffin · 15 Sep 2019, 09:10 (Ref:3928073)

I think it's alright looking. Of course it does look different. We'll see if it is effective. The best car is not always the best looking one

hvr777 · 16 Sep 2019, 02:50 (Ref:3928251)

Quote:

Originally Posted by S griffin

I think it's alright looking. Of course it does look different. We'll see if it is effective. The best car is not always the best looking one

Once the Supra proves it's the best one among GT-R & NSX-GT, naturally we can cancel out that perception of Supra's odd looks.

TF110 · 16 Sep 2019, 02:56 (Ref:3928252)

Quote:

Originally Posted by S griffin

I think it's alright looking. Of course it does look different. We'll see if it is effective. The best car is not always the best looking one

It's probably going to be nearly identical in terms of tub or chassis since that's a shared component. So I guess the difference is the shape and how the aero works compared to the LC500. I wish they'd move away from these DTM copies but that's something I can't change. Just hope for a better next-gen ruleset!

S griffin · 16 Sep 2019, 19:43 (Ref:3928397)

That’s good. Nice to know that it’s based on the good things of it’s predecessor. It’s good the DTM is attracting more makes. It can only be a good thing

Japanese Samurai · 17 Sep 2019, 14:29 (Ref:3928532)

Tsutomu Tojo (Team Tom's engineer) blogged his thoughts on the shake-down testing of 2020 vehicles.
https://ameblo.jp/tsutomutojo/entry-12525905591.html

-The reason why the test was delayed was that (1) the delivery of common parts was delayed by 1 month, and (2) the ECU and the electronic control system were drastically changed by new regulations.

-He thinks that the parts used in Japan should be manufactured in Japan.

-On the 2nd day of the test, aerodynamic tests and tire tests were conducted.

-New car development tests are scheduled to take place every month.

S griffin · 17 Sep 2019, 14:31 (Ref:3928533)

It's good to see them getting ready for 2020. Of course there are circumstances beyond their control which delays things. But it's good to see them getting on with it. Very professional the teams in this series

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