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Old 19 Sep 2018, 17:50 (Ref:3851459)   #426
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where is the mandatory Matt Neal will finally retire rumor ?
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Old 19 Sep 2018, 18:58 (Ref:3851471)   #427
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where is the mandatory Matt Neal will finally retire rumor ?
Off to the old folks home with JP? Zimmer frame races at tea time...
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Old 19 Sep 2018, 19:16 (Ref:3851473)   #428
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A lot of 'SUVs' aren't quite as tall as you may think.

MG ZS - 1611mm
Levorg - 1490mm

By the time you have dropped the MG on the TOCA subframes and suspension, overall height wouldn't be that different!
True, some are styled to look taller than they are, the Toyota CHR is a fairly dwarf like 1555mm high for a crossover.

I perceive the front aero as an issue, although some SUV/ crossovers have less bluff front ends than others. The MG does not look like it will slip through the air with minimum of effort. So if you had one of these fitted with the TOCA engine (The only option as MG have no suitable engine I am aware of) then it's going to be significantly less aero efficient, and therefore slower down the straights than, say, the slippery #HARD CC (Possibly the most efficient drag coefficient of the road car versions of current BTCC racers). It would give JP a legit reason to grumble if he were piloting one!
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Old 19 Sep 2018, 19:34 (Ref:3851477)   #429
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if MG were to do it (i still doubt it), would the GS be better? i think ive only ever seen 1 and that was on a stand at Thruxton, but looks more aerodynamically pleasing and is the right length
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Old 19 Sep 2018, 22:12 (Ref:3851501)   #430
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if MG were to do it (i still doubt it), would the GS be better? i think ive only ever seen 1 and that was on a stand at Thruxton, but looks more aerodynamically pleasing and is the right length
They could use the GS yes and it probably is a bit more aerodynamic not sure of thr coefficient drag of any of them off hand.

But as the GS is probably only around for a max of 2 more years it makes sense to use a model that will be around longer.

It also seems that the HS SUV will be replacing the GS so might even be sooner as the HS has been launched in China this week so may be here by 2019 at some point or might not given the cars are released in China and finally make there way here after 18 months at least.
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 06:56 (Ref:3851534)   #431
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if MG were to do it (i still doubt it), would the GS be better? i think ive only ever seen 1 and that was on a stand at Thruxton, but looks more aerodynamically pleasing and is the right length
It is a lot less square looking, so definitely a better proposition and length wise is spot on at 4500mm.

It is being replaced relatively soon (within 2 years of now I believe for us in Blighty) and I think the replacement is new from the ground up, so might not be worth the cost from a manufacturer support point?
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:02 (Ref:3851654)   #432
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:15 (Ref:3851658)   #433
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Do you think Matt Jackson will return next season??
i really do hope so as he is probably my favourite driver, but if i was honest, i cant see it
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:20 (Ref:3851661)   #434
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:21 (Ref:3851662)   #435
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i really do hope so as he is probably my favourite driver, but if i was honest, i cant see it
No idea what team he will join
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:41 (Ref:3851666)   #436
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He hasn’t managed to find a full time ride anywhere this season which is surprising
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 21:44 (Ref:3851668)   #437
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He hasn’t managed to find a full time ride anywhere this season which is surprising
yeah I was gonna say... been very quite
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Old 20 Sep 2018, 23:06 (Ref:3851681)   #438
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He hasn’t managed to find a full time ride anywhere this season which is surprising
A britcar race with Stewart Lines and a classic fiesta event... That's it
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 08:04 (Ref:3851738)   #439
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A britcar race with Stewart Lines and a classic fiesta event... That's it
Also Goodwood Revival.

I read that he wants to be back next year and I'm sure there are more than a few teams that would be interested. Shame not to see him this year given how quick the Focus has been...
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 08:08 (Ref:3851739)   #440
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 09:18 (Ref:3851748)   #441
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 09:20 (Ref:3851750)   #442
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Well deserved. Just need HARD to get their act together!
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 10:08 (Ref:3851758)   #443
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 11:08 (Ref:3851770)   #444
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Nice idea - but where's the money to do that coming from?
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 11:39 (Ref:3851776)   #445
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I think they should replace the Audi’s the MG’s and bring in like Volvo or Hyundai or seat
I can see part of that happening in that the MG’s and Audi’s get replaced, but by so something already on the grid. Funding for a change could easily come from selling the cars on elsewhere, coupled with a TBL or two. There are a few teams eyeing a step up to BTCC (Matrix for one), who might be interested!
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 12:25 (Ref:3851788)   #446
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So now that the driver signings / changes have officially started, shall I start a new 'Rumours and Silly Season' thread rather than starting 30 pages in this thread?
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So now that the driver signings / changes have officially started, shall I start a new 'Rumours and Silly Season' thread rather than starting 30 pages in this thread?
I thought this was the 2019 Rumours and Silly Season thread. Don't confuse things by starting another one.
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 12:46 (Ref:3851794)   #448
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I thought this was the 2019 Rumours and Silly Season thread. Don't confuse things by starting another one.
I saw it more as an early calendar / rules discussion. I'd have thought starting talking about driver / team / car changes 30 pages in would've been more confusing, but, who knows.

At least I think we should rename the thread.
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Old 21 Sep 2018, 13:56 (Ref:3851805)   #449
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Why adding new thread that would involve the same discussion? But I'm for changing the name of this thread.
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