31 Dec 2003, 11:44 (Ref:824468)
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: new rules
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Originally posted by independent
This is from new ACO rules. It should change the Audi (and others) advantage considerably.
"Finally the major innovation in the A.C.O sporting regulations can be summed up in one sentence: "During the race changing the gearbox casing and/or differential housing is forbidden." What this means is that in the case of gearbox problems it will no longer be possible to replace the complete rear drive train in a few minutes. As in the ‘good old days’ the gearbox will have to "be rebuilt" which used to be the case for teams of limited means. This measure reinforces the notion of endurance and "Endurance is Le Mans!"
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Couldn't agree more. The mentality of "roll a new one out of the fifth truck on the right" cannnot be good for the longevity of the sport. Bring back the days of the likes of Hugh Chamberlain taping everything together to keep it running for the 24.
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