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I think we'll have to wait for the engine update to see the cars real potential. The new chassis/bodystyle especially improves stiffness, but as far as I have read handling isn't the problem of the Spyker. Horsepower is on the other hand, so we'll see. I for sure hope they can continue last years line!
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What do we think of the first results of the all new C8 Laviolette GT2R? I think they did very well, although the Speedy #94 car had some bad luck.
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Considering it was basically their shakedown (a whole load of new parts on the car and not a kilometer ran before Barca) I would say they've got no reason to complain
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13 Apr 2008, 20:07 (Ref:2176649) | #154 | ||
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It surely looked well in Spain. The cars seem to be sturdy.
I did still hear the magnificent low down V8 throb instead of the expected flat plane higher pitched sound. No changing of the fireing order so far,it appears... |
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13 Apr 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2176651) | #155 | ||
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Not yet indeed
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20 Apr 2008, 21:39 (Ref:2182390) | #157 | ||
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What is with all the duct tape, er I mean Speed tap on the lower grill?
Guess they relized too much openings is not good for aerodynamics. No matter THAT is a GREAT looking car. |
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That is a darned pretty car! I like blue. The sponsor "Snorus" makes me laugh each time I see it, not a good name for a bank in the States, hopefully they avoided the American subprime folly.
Is this a testing and evaluation track? Not used for actual racing? robert |
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That little car is absolutly beautiful .....
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I meant everyone else jumping all over the duct tape, like they've never seen it happen before, not you responding to it.
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SNORAS Spyker Squadron ready for Italian Le Mans Series round
SNORAS Spyker Squadron ready for Italian Le Mans Series round
After a thorough shakedown last Saturday, both Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R's have left the manufacturers workshop in Zeewolde, the Netherlands, and are on their way towards the famous track of Monza, Italy. This weekend SNORAS Spyker Squadron will again enter two factory backed GT2 cars in the Le Mans Series to compete in the second 1000 km race in the five-round series. Due to its high speed nature Monza is of high importance in the essential preparations for this June's 24 Hours of Le Mans. A well balanced aerodynamics setup plays a key role to finish on the podium in La Sarthe this summer and if a good setup for this weekend’s race has been found and time permits the Dutch team plans to test setups that might work well at Le Mans. Peter van Erp, Managing Director Spyker Squadron: "I hope that this will be another good weekend for us. Our agenda is packed with three 1000 km Le Mans Series races before the 24 Hours of Le Mans and its official test-day in June but fortunately we managed to clear the list of To-Do's that we brought back from Barcelona after completing our very first race with the two new C8 Laviolette's. Last Saturday we successfully finalized several functional tests at the RDW test track in Lelystad, the Netherlands, and I can confidently say that some of the startup problems we have experienced in Spain are eliminated. Therefore I think we will have much more valuable time to work on the setup for the race and if we have sufficient time left we will test some setups for Le Mans". The team will bring two Laviolette GT2R's to the start in Milan, both with an upgraded radiator exit duct. The new exit duct results in a more effective radiator air-flow but will also improve the down force on the front axle. The C8 number 85 will be driven by Russian Alexey Vasiliev, Ralf Kelleners from Germany and Scotsman Peter Dumbreck. Peter Dumbreck will join the team from Saturday morning on due to test obligations in Japan. For the second car, the Swiss dealer car with number 94, it will be their home race. The car will be piloted by Milan born Andrea Chiesa and Swiss Benjamin Leuenberger. |
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BIG thanks to AX Lover for his great link to the Lelystad test.
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You of to the Spa LMS race or Le Mans AX ?
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23 Apr 2008, 20:49 (Ref:2185237) | #173 | |
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Wasn't planning anything at the moment
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We'll be going to the LMS on Sunday the 11th. We'll leave from the city of Utrecht 'round nine in the morning with a group of some ten peeps. You're most welcome to join us. The entrance fee is a laughable 30 euro's.
We visit LM too,but it's a bit late to organize tickets for that one... |
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GT four, I would like to come to, is that possible? I'm living next to station Utrecht.
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