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Old 5 Mar 2010, 09:29 (Ref:2645358)   #926
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I guess that the last couple of rounds clashing are not a major problem. There were 3 different drivers in the "lead" Civic last season, so I suppose the team might not mind chopping and changing if necessary.
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 09:41 (Ref:2645367)   #927
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I'm not sure if i'd want to see herbert in the 2nd honda if he's going to miss the last 2 rounds to be honest. There's so many drivers without a seat surely it'd be better to get them in for the whole season?!?
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 16:23 (Ref:2645620)   #928
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The two clashes at the end of the season are mentioned in that same Autosport story.
Thanks for that, I just read the headline and not the story up to now.
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 18:36 (Ref:2645692)   #929
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I'm not sure if i'd want to see herbert in the 2nd honda if he's going to miss the last 2 rounds to be honest. There's so many drivers without a seat surely it'd be better to get them in for the whole season?!?
The problem isn't drivers without seats, it's drivers (and teams) without budgets.
Herbert is a 'name'. He's marketable because joe public knows who he is. If he can be used to bring sponsorship in to a team, then all well and good.

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Old 5 Mar 2010, 18:48 (Ref:2645702)   #930
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There were 3 different drivers in the "lead" Civic last season.
3 drivers but only 1 could be considered a lead driver in James Thompson
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 19:34 (Ref:2645728)   #931
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3 drivers but only 1 could be considered a lead driver in James Thompson
I thought Shedden did ok..
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 19:49 (Ref:2645737)   #932
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No matter what you think of Neil's driving he's good enough to be Dynamic's lead driver, though.
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Old 5 Mar 2010, 20:24 (Ref:2645761)   #933
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No matter what you think of Neil's driving he's good enough to be Dynamic's lead driver, though.
You mean Neal ? Matt Neal ? He will always be team leader at Dynamics as he and dad Steve Neal pay the bills there !
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Old 6 Mar 2010, 10:35 (Ref:2646021)   #934
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You mean Neal ? Matt Neal ? He will always be team leader at Dynamics as he and dad Steve Neal pay the bills there !
Yes, Neal. The point is that chopping and changing the second car isn't as much as an issue as when Pinkney was with the team.
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Old 6 Mar 2010, 19:37 (Ref:2646251)   #935
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The point is that chopping and changing the second car isn't as much as an issue as when Pinkney was with the team.
Sorry, I'm not very well today. Can you explain what you mean by that?
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Old 6 Mar 2010, 20:24 (Ref:2646278)   #936
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Evening all,

just updated the AmD Milltek Racing blog with some great updates.

http://www.amdessex.com/btcc.blog.cfm

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Old 6 Mar 2010, 20:40 (Ref:2646292)   #937
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Fantastic stuff Ben... have to say once again what a brilliant idea the picture blog has been... and again if anyone here hasn't checked it out... its a must !

[By the way, I've nothing to do with Shaun, Ben or AMD... just thrilled to bits that someone's finally decided to properly show us what goes into one of these beasts]
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Old 6 Mar 2010, 22:19 (Ref:2646346)   #938
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I've nothing to do with Shaun, Ben or AMD... just thrilled to bits that someone's finally decided to properly show us what goes into one of these beasts]
So am i! I never quite appreciated how much hard work and dedication goes into making a touring car. Now i do. If the VW ever is in the lightest of scrapes, i'll feel for you guys
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 00:08 (Ref:2646403)   #939
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The blog really is fantastic. A lot of work has been put into that car, and it looks really impressive. Thanks for showing us exactly how you've done it, certainly makes us fans feel more connected to the sport. I'm definitely going to be rooting for you guys.
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 10:47 (Ref:2646540)   #940
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agreed the blog is great. hope you guys come to knockhill in september, Shaun if you fancy slumming it on the friday/saturday night then you are more than welcome to pop into the marshals bothy for a beer and chat
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 11:02 (Ref:2646546)   #941
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Thanks everyone and glad you are enjoying the blog. It is gaining alot of interest on our site and also views on a couple of other forums I have posted the blog on with higher res pics have gone through the roof!

We really have transformed the car and made it our own. Just got to see how it performs on track now.

Are you liking our new front bumper design? We think it looks amazing! Still needs afew finishing touches, like the grilles etc.



It was quite amusing reading on various websites across the web about how they thought it was ugly, when we knew all along it was never going to turn up at the BTCC looking how it arrived. Hopefully they will change their minds now

All being well there should be some more updates tomorrow.

p.s we will be at Knockhill too!
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 11:43 (Ref:2646567)   #942
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It was quite amusing reading on various websites across the web about how they thought it was ugly, when we knew all along it was never going to turn up at the BTCC looking how it arrived. Hopefully they will change their minds now

All being well there should be some more updates tomorrow.
p.s we will be at Knockhill too!
How much of the bodywork can you change within the regulations? I remember with the vectra's front bumper a number of road going versions had to be produced...
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 12:38 (Ref:2646600)   #943
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will it sound like a golf? hehe
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Old 7 Mar 2010, 20:37 (Ref:2646936)   #944
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Excellent blog. The front bumper does indeed look good.
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 00:35 (Ref:2647138)   #945
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I had forgotten about this entry. http://www.facebook.com/pages/team-w...g/205417727071
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 08:40 (Ref:2647254)   #946
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Another fan of the blog here, keep up the great work Ben & the others. It's involving enthusiasts like this that builds up a fanbase, well done!

I love the new frontbumper and can't wait to see it with all the bits in place. What's the reason behind the shape of the fender extensions by the way? I see the car has similar extensions to the Leon's and the STCC Audi A4's, with the backside of extension open instead of going all around it like for example the BMW's or the Ladas. Is this to prevent air from building up inside the fender?
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 15:06 (Ref:2647480)   #947
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Motorbase expected to announce their lineup this week. http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/...spx?news=sport
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 18:55 (Ref:2647628)   #948
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It must be soon as most teams will start their testing this week.
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 19:41 (Ref:2647653)   #949
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How is the grid looking? "Half full" or "half empty"?
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Old 8 Mar 2010, 20:41 (Ref:2647709)   #950
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i hope it is Ben Collins in the 2nd seat, a driver i've always thought was good but hasnt really seemed to get a break since he was in British GT.
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