[BTCC] BTCC 2017 Rumours & Silly Season

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Will be very interesting to see how that all plays out!

Well if the xfinity (second division for non NASCAR peeps) is anything to go by it simply increased pressure to charge hard to the front of the pack leading to a huge accident just before the end of part one. Thankfully no one hurt and no repeat later on.

[touringlegend]

Great to see BMW supporting a team again, and what a great livery IMO!

[FIRE]

BMW WSR I will cheer for them this season.

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by FIRE

BMW WSR I will cheer for them this season.

Nice.

[Ry44]

https://twitter.com/Tomingram80/stat...36499011809280

sounds like there could be more surprises in store this year is going to be one of the BEST

[Steel Wheels]

Originally Posted by Ry44

https://twitter.com/Tomingram80/stat...36499011809280

sounds like there could be more surprises in store this year is going to be one of the BEST

New car for them I reckon. They did hint they may change from the Toyota, might also explain why Handy have gone off on their own!

[Bramzel]

Woah, this years silly season just keeps on giving

[S700UBO]

either a new car for Tingram or a new main sponsor as said though new car maybe more likely especially with Handy going their own way

the season that keeps on giving! Come on BMR Tell us the last driver already!

[thlbtcc]

Fingers crossed for a healthy sponsorship package.

[pagey318]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Fingers crossed for a healthy sponsorship package.

I reckon it will be that. I can't imagine a new car, they have used toyota and avensis hash tags on instagram this month, surely they wouldn't use those if a new car was on the horizon. Maybe they have facelifted their car

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Fingers crossed for a healthy sponsorship package.

Let's hope so

[Ry44]

Facelifted Avensis for Ingram

http://www.btcc.net/2017/02/27/speed...for-2017-btcc/

[thlbtcc]

Nice.


Aero package is significantly different, new over the rear wheels too.

Also, a BTCC car in camo during testing. How cool is that?!

[Bramzel]

Very cool, I hope this'll be another step in the right direction for them.

[jsmee]

The rear is still pre-facelift I think. Odd.

[ATF]

Originally Posted by jsmee

The rear is still pre-facelift I think. Odd.

I'm no plastic surgeon but I think that's something other than a facelift!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by jsmee

The rear is still pre-facelift I think. Odd.

The lines around the rear arches are definitely different to previous years.

[Bramzel]

Yeah, considering the rear aero has been changed they had to make new molds anyway, so I'd be surprised to see the old rear there.

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

The lines around the rear arches are definitely different to previous years.

Agreed. Rear wing looks to be mounted differently too.

[Craner Curves]

The press release states that its got new panels from nose to bootlid.

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Agreed. Rear wing looks to be mounted differently too.

it couldnt be as all rear wings have to be the same and use the supplied mount

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by touring fan01

it couldnt be as all rear wings have to be the same and use the supplied mount

Yes - but when you take that wing/mount, and attach it to your car, it depends on the panel as to how the wing will sit.

The 2017 speedworks looks like the bootlid is different, hence the wing being attached in a different angle/location.

Are the following wings mounted the same....

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Yes - but when you take that wing/mount, and attach it to your car, it depends on the panel as to how the wing will sit.

The 2017 speedworks looks like the bootlid is different, hence the wing being attached in a different angle/location.

Are the following wings mounted the same....

don't be daft. they are not bootlids. if its mounted on a tailgate or hatch obviously it uses a different mounting position and attachment to a bootlid. now show me a NGTC bootlid mount thats different from other NGTC bootlid mounts?

[luckn002]

The new Avensis looks great - although to me looks a little longer?

Hopefully Handy and Motorbase will do the same!

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by touring fan01

It couldn't be as all rear wings have to be the same and use the supplied mount.

Apologies, perhaps it's the viewpoint of the image?

But the new picture it looked to my (admittedly amateur) eyes to be slanted at a different angle.





Anyway, the main thing is Speedworks have invested in a new body kit, one that keeps the car looking fresh and hopefully performing well. I also like how it builds up to a full livery reveal and that they have found funds to test in Portugal.