Willem Toet (and other hillclimbers, 2006)

terrydlm · 13 Jan 2006, 18:51 (Ref:1500666)

With Willem's new appointment at BMW Sauber F1 based at Hinwil in Switzerland does this mean we will not be seeing Willem on the Hills in the UK in 2006?

Stuart Hill · 13 Jan 2006, 19:46 (Ref:1500710)

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Originally Posted by terrydlm

With Willem's new appointment at BMW Sauber F1 based at Hinwil in Switzerland does this mean we will not be seeing Willem on the Hills in the UK in 2006?

All I can say is that when Willem was working for Ferrari (in Italy setting-up their wind-tunnel) he used to commute for the hillclimbs. Many's the time that he has arrived after first practice and left (sometimes even without the shirt or trousers that he arrived in [sorry, in-joke there]

) before the final run-offs, just to be able to catch his flight back.

Having spoken to Willem this week, I fully expect to see him on the hills this year but with, how shall I put it.....?, a slightly different power plant than last year.
Some others on here will possibly have more details but....... it sounds interesting.

terrydlm · 13 Jan 2006, 19:49 (Ref:1500711)

Lets hope we see him out we need a character like Willem in Hillclimbing!

Steve Wilkinson · 14 Jan 2006, 11:45 (Ref:1501102)

I undertstand the engine will be a V8 Turbocharged unit!

JimW · 14 Jan 2006, 21:34 (Ref:1501337)

It may just mean that he arrives at his accident faster!

Good to hear not only that he is in a job again but that we will still enjoy his stirring performances on the hills. Wonder how he would like a run at Curborough for a change?

Regards

Jim

Steve Wilkinson · 15 Jan 2006, 09:24 (Ref:1501531)

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Originally Posted by JimW

It may just mean that he arrives at his accident faster!

Good to hear not only that he is in a job again but that we will still enjoy his stirring performances on the hills. Wonder how he would like a run at Curborough for a change?

Regards

Jim

Better still how about a punt at the British Sprint Championship!

I reckon he would be a shoe in for the title!

Marshalling Bag · 16 Jan 2006, 13:15 (Ref:1502343)

Where ever he is based I hope that he does manage to compete as he has to be one of the nicest men you could ever wish to meet.

Steve Wilkinson · 16 Jan 2006, 13:58 (Ref:1502369)

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Originally Posted by Marshalling Bag

Where ever he is based I hope that he does manage to compete as he has to be one of the nicest men you could ever wish to meet.

At Doune in September Willem was upstaged by David Grace who joined the Toet Team in the role of Court Jester. It did however give him more time to chat to people and try to convert everyone to healthy eating!

Righto where's that bacon butty!

**Stephen Green** · 16 Jan 2006, 14:49 (Ref:1502410)

Stuart, any chance you could PM me Willem's new e-mail address if you have it?

DaveK · 16 Jan 2006, 15:48 (Ref:1502440)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

At Doune in September Willem was upstaged by David Grace who joined the Toet Team in the role of Court Jester. It did however give him more time to chat to people and try to convert everyone to healthy eating!

Righto where's that bacon butty!

Healthy eating by the Toet/force crew

More like healthy drinking.

Dave

Steve Wilkinson · 16 Jan 2006, 16:09 (Ref:1502462)

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Healthy eating by the Toet/force crew

More like healthy drinking.

Dave

Well there was that to! David Grace was wizzing round on Sunday morning with cups of tea and full English Breakfasts! It certainly impressed Bill C who commented "He'll make someone a lovely wife!" Meanwhile Willem was on the ceral bars!

DaveK · 16 Jan 2006, 16:46 (Ref:1502492)

Fortunately the catering extended to the lower ranks of the Force team as well, Team talks from DG also enabled me to set a PB @Doune last sept.

Dave

terrydlm · 16 Jan 2006, 22:21 (Ref:1502707)

I can't beleive it! The force boys drinking! That must of been a first

Stuart Hill · 16 Jan 2006, 22:50 (Ref:1502724)

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Originally Posted by Stephen Green

Stuart, any chance you could PM me Willem's new e-mail address if you have it?

done job. c u soon mate.

**Woolley** · 19 Jan 2006, 13:54 (Ref:1504438)

I note that this is now official. Autosport is quoting Neil Peters describing it as a '99 XDV8 Champ Car engine in twin-turbo form, developing around 700bhp. It also says Willem will 'attempt' to fit in a full campaign. I hope he manages.

Steve Wilkinson · 19 Jan 2006, 14:34 (Ref:1504461)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

I note that this is now official. Autosport is quoting Neil Peters describing it as a '99 XDV8 Champ Car engine in twin-turbo form, developing around 700bhp. It also says Willem will 'attempt' to fit in a full campaign. I hope he manages.

Don't believe all you read in Autosprout! Mind yo anything between 600 and 800 bhp is " around 700".

MikeBz · 19 Jan 2006, 17:28 (Ref:1504563)

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Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

Don't believe all you read in Autosprout! Mind yo anything between 600 and 800 bhp is " around 700".

Surely anything between 550 and 650 bhp is "around 700" and anything between 650 and 750 is "around 800"

Mike

**Woolley** · 19 Jan 2006, 18:46 (Ref:1504612)

Remember, that's only what Neil would admit to. So that's 700bhp+VAT, plus allowances for dyno error being rounded down, add a tweak of the in-cockpit boost button, should give an actual output of around 1100...

mcb666 · 19 Jan 2006, 19:12 (Ref:1504632)

Is that the low boost mode with socks in the intake? Is his onboard camera turbo rated? Who's his aero man? So many questions....
Isn't boost adjustable, so maybe on some hills you would have low boost, and then there are the so called Power Hills....
Awwwwgggg.....

**Woolley** · 19 Jan 2006, 23:25 (Ref:1504817)

I'm twitching at the prospect already - 150mph approach to Bottom Ess on full boost?

rescue dude · 20 Jan 2006, 08:53 (Ref:1505017)

I'm just glad you all know about it now. I've known for quite a while and been bursting to say but obviously couldn't.

DaveK · 20 Jan 2006, 12:39 (Ref:1505184)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

I'm twitching at the prospect already - 150mph approach to Bottom Ess on full boost?

150 mph into bottom ess and i sure that Willem will have something twitching as well

IIRC the indy cars that the engine came out of raced with approx 800 bhp with the boost still in single figures, coupled with a 14000 rpm rev limit it should be good to listen too as well

Dave

bugs · 20 Jan 2006, 12:56 (Ref:1505194)

the XD http://www.lolachampcar.com/Cosworth%20XD.htm
have fun BUGS.

Matt Dillon · 20 Jan 2006, 13:36 (Ref:1505218)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

I'm twitching at the prospect already - 150mph approach to Bottom Ess on full boost?

I can rember when anything over 120mph into Bottom Ess ment a trip up and along the bank!!!!

DaveK · 20 Jan 2006, 13:49 (Ref:1505229)

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Originally Posted by bugs

the XD http://www.lolachampcar.com/Cosworth%20XD.htm
have fun BUGS.

800 bhp @4.9psi boost

Dave

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