Dome LMP Discussion - Page 49

Simmi · 28 Aug 2012, 21:30 (Ref:3126575)

Hoping for 2013 news please Dome!

kober · 28 Aug 2012, 21:32 (Ref:3126576)

If S103 will be an LMP1, then Dome should design it to be LMP1-2014 compatible. In such a case there's no rush

Japanese Samurai · 31 Aug 2012, 08:19 (Ref:3127777)

Big news.
Minoru Hayashi resigns from the president of Dome after Aug 31.
Hiroshi Fushida serves as the new president.
http://www.dome.co.jp/news/news/dt_119.html

CTD · 31 Aug 2012, 08:32 (Ref:3127783)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Big news.
Minoru Hayashi resigns from the president of Dome after Aug 31.
Hiroshi Fushida serves as the new president.
http://www.dome.co.jp/news/news/dt_119.html

Do you know if this will change anything in Dome's plans and the decisions they're making?

And also the way they make decisions.

Japanese Samurai · 31 Aug 2012, 08:47 (Ref:3127786)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD

Do you know if this will change anything in Dome's plans and the decisions they're making?

And also the way they make decisions.

Minoru Hayashi decided to retire from management.
However, there is no financial problem in Dome.
This is his life plan. Pure individual matter.
He says that he starts a new road-going sports car plan in South east asia.
From now on, Dome will become the average company.

Simmi · 31 Aug 2012, 09:00 (Ref:3127792)

It's fair to say that's not the news anyone was hoping for.

Japanese Samurai · 31 Aug 2012, 09:48 (Ref:3127803)

Yes. Dome of Minoru Hayashi was the dream-inspiring childish (but interesting) company.
Dome of Hiroshi Fushida will become an average adult company.
Although it is good news for Dome, for Dome fans, it is sad news.

DeathOrGlory · 31 Aug 2012, 10:16 (Ref:3127813)

But maybe it could be the boost Dome is looking for, we all have to grow up at one point. The cars built by Dome over the years have been interesting and were definitely hits, but maybe a more "adult" head will make them much better than they are now.

Best wishes, Dome.

CTD · 31 Aug 2012, 13:25 (Ref:3127871)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Yes. Dome of Minoru Hayashi was the dream-inspiring childish (but interesting) company.
Dome of Hiroshi Fushida will become an average adult company.
Although it is good news for Dome, for Dome fans, it is sad news.

Well, in these days companies need to become "adult". Just see Pescarolo and Lola.
I just hope it's not adult all the way to the point where no more LMP's will be produced.

NelisB · 31 Aug 2012, 14:59 (Ref:3127905)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathOrGlory

But maybe it could be the boost Dome is looking for, we all have to grow up at one point. The cars built by Dome over the years have been interesting and were definitely hits, but maybe a more "adult" head will make them much better than they are now.

Best wishes, Dome.

What a lot of people don't realise is that the sportscar(LMP's) business was some thing Dome did on the side if I recall correctly. The retirement of mr. Hayashi will probably lead to no more LMP development. Unless ofcourse the new management see possiblities with the demise of Lola and the apparent interest in the Dome cars by some teams.

CTD · 31 Aug 2012, 15:04 (Ref:3127909)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NelisB

What a lot of people don't realise is that the sportscar(LMP's) business was some thing Dome did on the side if I recall correctly. The retirement of mr. Hayashi will probably lead to no more LMP development. Unless ofcourse the new management see possiblities with the demise of Lola and the apparent interest in the Dome cars by some teams.

I don't see the death of it completely, they do still have the whole manufacturing/development team hired. So they might do a little bit still.
Perhaps specialized updated of teams cars like the BMW-Goh-Dome:

MitchZ06 · 1 Sep 2012, 06:46 (Ref:3128135)

They'd do well to spend the next 12 months developing the S102.5 FM, Greatest Hits into a 2014 customer LMP1 car.

MagVanisher · 1 Sep 2012, 13:44 (Ref:3128219)

Just hoping that Dome can become successful under new management. And BTW, any pics on the updated S102.5 FM?

Simmi · 1 Sep 2012, 22:48 (Ref:3128623)

Little bit more from Mr Fushida here.

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...nce-12916.html

2013 projects should be getting decided in the next two/three months. Unable to find a Judd replacement engine so no Fuji round.

But a glimmer of hope for '13.

CTD · 1 Sep 2012, 23:08 (Ref:3128639)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Little bit more from Mr Fushida here.

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...nce-12916.html

2013 projects should be getting decided in the next two/three months. Unable to find a Judd replacement engine so no Fuji round.

But a glimmer of hope for '13.

Its definiatly a late decistion for a 2013 program. But fair enough, if the car is in constant development, it should be manageable.

The Badger · 1 Sep 2012, 23:14 (Ref:3128644)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Unable to find a Judd replacement engine so no Fuji round

I read that as "unwilling to fork out for an available engine" .

Japanese Samurai · 2 Sep 2012, 09:12 (Ref:3128822)

Hayashi says that Hayashi and Fushida promised that Dome does not waste money to "the race activity as a hobby".

Japanese Samurai · 5 Sep 2012, 08:48 (Ref:3131116)

English version press release
http://www.dome.co.jp/pdf/newsrelease120904.pdf

TF110 · 5 Sep 2012, 09:14 (Ref:3131138)

He's a stubborn man. But some of his views are correct. I think he's an idealist and he wanted his way to be known and was very proud of Japanese accomplishment. At least DOME is still here to stay and play. I do wonder what their next move is.

Simmi · 5 Sep 2012, 10:43 (Ref:3131177)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

English version press release
http://www.dome.co.jp/pdf/newsrelease120904.pdf

I can't say that's the most professional parting shot but each to their own.

Really hope Dome come back with something big, even if we have to wait a couple of years for it.

FstrthnU · 7 Sep 2012, 06:12 (Ref:3132322)

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...ire-from-dome/
Racecar engineering interview. ;(

The Badger · 7 Sep 2012, 06:39 (Ref:3132333)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

I think he's an idealist

And where exactly does that get you ? ..... nowhere .....

gwyllion · 7 Sep 2012, 07:22 (Ref:3132351)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...ire-from-dome/
Racecar engineering interview. ;(

A link to the same press release was posted earlier.

NelisB · 7 Sep 2012, 07:40 (Ref:3132356)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...ire-from-dome/
Racecar engineering interview. ;(

I think the new Director of Dome will mean a new more racing focused Dome. Looking at the article Simmi posted Hayashi talks about not liking and loving the Japanese manufacturers and vice versa. And how this got in the way of the business side of things.
I think Dome will become a Lola of some sorts and hopefully fill some of the void left by the "demise" of Lola.

Japanese Samurai · 22 Sep 2012, 13:03 (Ref:3139956)

Today, JRP (Organizer of Formula Nippon) announced that it chose DALLARA as next-gen FN chassis.
Minoru Hayashi tweets that the reason he resigned from the chairman of JMIA (and president of Dome) is that JRP chose the chassis of Dallara instead of JMIA.
There is a rumour that the reason JRP did not choose JMIA chassis is that Hayashi complained to JRP.

http://twitter.com/dome_hayashi/stat...43742149406720

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