2016 Japanese Super GT - Page 73

Matt · 3 Nov 2016, 17:24 (Ref:3685084)

Yes, but WHY do it when it's not necessary for the operation of the racing car? I don't hear any of the drivers or teams complaining about it.

chernaudi · 3 Nov 2016, 17:47 (Ref:3685086)

Well, I do see the argument here, and that's the JDM versions of the road cars that the GT500s are based on are RHD.

Why were all the open cockpit Audi LMP cars LDH? Audi were the first German manufacturer to standardize on LHD, most cars they sell are LHD, and the ALMS and Le Mans (North America and France being LHD markets) was where the R8 did most of it's racing.

Also, why is the Bentley Continental GT3 RHD, even though most Continental road cars are LHD? UKDM Bentleys are RHD.

Matt · 3 Nov 2016, 18:59 (Ref:3685101)

The same argument could be had that the three models sold that are represented by the GT500 manufactures are primarily sold in LHD countries as well, with the NSX even being built in the US.

The facts are, DTM and SGT use the same tub, it was a DTM tub first, so that's why it's LHD. They're supposed to be using the same tub because the cars are built to the same rules. All Class One cars in the future will also be LHD, I'm willing to bet. There would be a massive, unnecessary cost in making the tubs RHD from both a development, and manufacturing point.

Japanese Samurai · 4 Nov 2016, 08:58 (Ref:3685274)

Good article about Japanese racing.

BIG IN JAPAN – TOYOTA GAZOO RACING'S KAZUKI NAKAJIMA
http://www.mobil1thegrid.com/article...-nakajima-wec/

Japanese Samurai · 5 Nov 2016, 08:09 (Ref:3685455)

Autosport magazine 2014-2016 GT500 development report. Part1

**Nissan
The turning attitude is different in the MI user and the BS user.
That's because side wall of Michelin tire is soft.
It's the Michelin's policy to make tire deflection.

Rear wing angle of GTR is lowest.
Nissan has the development policy which sets the upper limit of the drag level first and improves DF in the drag level.
In 2014, Nissan set the drag level of Fuji Speedway as the standard.
As a result, it was revealed that the drag level of the other company is higher than the assumption of Nissan.
This is the reason that the GT-R is strong at Fuji.

Japanese Samurai · 5 Nov 2016, 08:10 (Ref:3685456)

Autosport magazine 2014-2016 GT500 development report Part 2

**Lexus
2013 shakedown
Lack of the body stiffness.
The set-up tendency on which suspension is fixed.
Vehicle height was shorter than SC430.

2014 season
Basic set-up which was continuation from SC430 era.
There was a trouble in the durability of the brake.
Set-up for which big DF was utilized.
In the Fuji round, they struggled with the set-up which adds DF.
Minus by the fuel restrictor was covered by cooling an intercooler.

2015 season
Middle DF aero was mothballed.
300km/h at Fuji was the aim.
Aerodynamics center was toward the back little than 2014 spec.
Big step up by the powerfull 2nd fresh engine.
Gear ratio was changed by response up of engine.
It's possible to control brake temperture owe to brake shroud.

2016 season
Big step up by 1st fresh engine.
Improvement of suspension stiffness.
Corner invasion speed improvement by changing the brake compound.
By weight saving (under 1020kg), height of the centre of gravity decline.

Japanese Samurai · 5 Nov 2016, 08:36 (Ref:3685458)

Autosport magazine 2014-2016 GT500 development report Part 3

**Honda
About NRE, although fuel flow was declined 95 kg/h from 100 kg/h, the horsepower improves 3% from 3 years before.
About Anti-lag system, it's a trend that isn't used, but Honda is using that reluctantly at a low speed area.
Because Honda teams are refueling 5-10 kilogram to spare, refueling time of Honda is longer than rivals.
Honda doesn't use HCCI technology for 2017 NRE engine.

Makaze · 5 Nov 2016, 15:30 (Ref:3685511)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Autosport magazine 2014-2016 GT500 development report Part 3

**Honda
About NRE, although fuel flow was declined 95 kg/h from 100 kg/h, the horsepower improves 3% from 3 years before.
About Anti-lag system, it's a trend that isn't used, but Honda is using that reluctantly at a low speed area.
Because Honda teams are refueling 5-10 kilogram to spare, refueling time of Honda is longer than rivals.
Honda doesn't use HCCI technology for 2017 NRE engine.

Nobody uses HCCI but they do use Pre-chamber with Trick Injectors(The return of CVVC).Honda's 2017 NRE doesn't have it because it isn't ready.My friend's team at HRD is in charge of it.It is on dyno now.

TF110 · 5 Nov 2016, 22:34 (Ref:3685622)

HCCI, that's F1-level tech. Thanks for the summaries Samurai San. Will you do the same for the 2017 cars?

Makaze · 5 Nov 2016, 22:35 (Ref:3685624)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

HCCI, that's F1-level tech. Thanks for the summaries Samurai San. Will you do the same for the 2017 cars?

F1 doesn't use HCCI.

TF110 · 5 Nov 2016, 22:42 (Ref:3685626)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makaze

F1 doesn't use HCCI.

No, but they do use a 'hybrid' version of it as talked about here http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/op...s-power-secret

Makaze · 5 Nov 2016, 22:51 (Ref:3685630)

SCCI

Multi stage injector(the best have instant adj. fuel heaters) injects fuel into a small pre-chamber that is spark ignited then sprayed tru multi holes into main combustion chamber that has a very lean fuel mixture.

Crazy horsepower numbers from very little fuel.

AkioAsakura95 · 6 Nov 2016, 09:07 (Ref:3685876)

It seem that FIA-GT3 car is suitable for the Motegi circuit according to this website.

https://supergt.net/news/single/16632

According to BOB Suzuki-san , it seem that M6 GT3 is suitable on this track too based on the website as shown as below.

http://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/8736586.html
http://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/8824526.html

@Japanese Samurai(sorry i m nor urging you, just share your thought)
Its this description correct, if not then summarize the article as shown as the website above.

Japanese Samurai · 6 Nov 2016, 11:06 (Ref:3685914)

Twin Ring Motegi. It's stop-and-go circuit owned by Honda.
Z4 was not suitable for Motegi at all.
However, M6GT3 is suitable for this circuit.
But M6GT3 was forced to down the power again by BoP.
That's because heat damage isn't occurred in Europe. Sigh.
But we have no choice but to do.
We don't give up until the season end.

First Motegi race for M6GT3.
Characteristic of M6GT3 is suitable for Motegi.
It's cold weather, so there is no worry of heat damage.
The climate also suitable for tire.
Everything is a favorable condition.
So we'd like to aim at double win.
We'd like to finish a successful conclusion at possible good position.

AkioAsakura95 · 7 Nov 2016, 08:03 (Ref:3686151)

According to this blog, its seem that BOB Suzuki-san resign as the Team principal of Studie AG or the owner of Team Studie. And Team Studie might withdraw from SUPER GT for next season.

@Japanese Samurai(sorry i m not urging you, just share your thought)
Its this description correct, if not then summarize the article as shown as the website below.

http://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/9003604.html

Japanese Samurai · 7 Nov 2016, 08:24 (Ref:3686154)

He says that
the chief director of BMW Japan who helped a launch of Team Studie left the job.
However, (he thinks that) there would be no sponsor withdrawals of BMW Japan.

Japanese Samurai · 7 Nov 2016, 11:41 (Ref:3686211)

Autosport web Fuji GT500 development test (Nov.7-8) report
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63186?all
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63173?all

Lexus LC500 (Tachikawa, Ishiura, Oshima): 1'30.248/ 1'30.071 (291.813km/h)
Nissan GT-R: (Matsuda, Quintarelli): 1'31.142/ 1'30.321 (289.234km/h)

Lexus carried out 2017 spec? RC F GT3 at Fuji, too.
Driver was Akira Iida.

hvr777 · 8 Nov 2016, 02:25 (Ref:3686380)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Autosport web Fuji GT500 development test (Nov.7-8) report
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63186?all
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63173?all

Lexus LC500 (Tachikawa, Ishiura, Oshima): 1'30.248/ 1'30.071 (291.813km/h)
Nissan GT-R: (Matsuda, Quintarelli): 1'31.142/ 1'30.321 (289.234km/h)

Lexus carried out 2017 spec? RC F GT3 at Fuji, too.
Driver was Akira Iida.

The RC F GT3 looks similar with the RC F GT which won the race at VLN Nurburgring with Farnbacher brother. If Lexus already found the solution for its car, 2017 will be a promising year for their customers including LM Corsa.

With Honda's absence at testing session in Fuji & testing limitation (40 hours at most), I think Honda will conduct another testing in another circuit.

TF110 · 8 Nov 2016, 04:47 (Ref:3686404)

That RC F is the same specification car the Farnbacher bros ran in VLN and the 3GT in the U.S.

picture from Fuji-

picture from U.S.-

Makaze · 8 Nov 2016, 06:47 (Ref:3686420)

Drago gone in 2017.

Japanese Samurai · 8 Nov 2016, 07:27 (Ref:3686430)

Team Drago (#15) to suspend racing activity of SGT/SF by 2016 season.
Michigami and its drivers are plan to new challenge according to the press release.
Michigami continues young driver development program as Drago.
http://www.honda.co.jp/SuperGT/release2016/1108/
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63442?all

AkioAsakura95 · 8 Nov 2016, 07:45 (Ref:3686433)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Team Drago (#15) to suspend racing activity of SGT/SF by 2016 season.
Michigami and its drivers are plan to new challenge according to the press release.
Michigami continues young driver development program as Drago.
http://www.honda.co.jp/SuperGT/release2016/1108/
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/63442?all

But the article says that Team Drago (#15) will withdraw from SUPER GT according to this website

http://www.honda.co.jp/news/2016/c161108.html
http://sgt-modulo.com/news/weblog_1478585898.html
http://jp.motorsport.com/supergt/new...%A1%A8-847466/

MagVanisher · 8 Nov 2016, 08:02 (Ref:3686437)

Looks like 4 Honda teams remain in GT500, huh? Such a sad day...

Japanese Samurai · 8 Nov 2016, 08:15 (Ref:3686439)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

But the article says that Team Drago (#15) will withdraw from SUPER GT according to this website

Yes. "withdraw" is correct.

MagVanisher · 8 Nov 2016, 08:53 (Ref:3686449)

For those who are interested, there's a Super GT Discord Server. Here's the invite link:

https://discord.gg/s77vaPn

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