WEC Kolles Prototype - Page 36

chernaudi · 20 Jun 2016, 17:20 (Ref:3653884)

Judd has had a 4.4 liter version of the DB LMP2 engine and the 5.5 AIM V10 (DB is sort of the AIM V10 with two cylinders removed) on offer for a while now, and Gibson tried to sell a fuel flow adapted 4.5 liter V8, but found no takers.

Those engines are making more sense since the LMP1 privateer regs are being loosened up in regards to fuel flow.

blankfile · 20 Jun 2016, 17:32 (Ref:3653887)

I'd love to see the Judd V10 again

GT6 · 20 Jun 2016, 17:46 (Ref:3653894)

Well lets hope they do as much research as possible before choosing a new power unit they need to improve the reliability if they want to keep running in LMP1 and wantto see them there

**skycafe** · 20 Jun 2016, 19:33 (Ref:3653932)

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Originally Posted by blankfile

I'd love to see the Judd V10 again

Not only that, I would love to hear it again!!!

TF110 · 20 Jun 2016, 20:39 (Ref:3653946)

Sam Collins was also talking about those Japanese NRE engines in Super GT/Super Formula. They're something like 85kg putting out 700hp!

uncivilsum · 21 Jun 2016, 08:52 (Ref:3654104)

Kolles could try and buy the 3.0L engine V6 that Nissan used in their LMP1 cars, i read that Nissan was contemplating if they should sell the engines to LMP1 privateers.

tux · 6 Sep 2016, 00:20 (Ref:3670379)

Anyone know why the team have added a red vent on top of the front bodywork? It was there at points during the Nurburgring weekend as well.

http://johndagys.wpengine.netdna-cdn...6_SP1_1753.jpg

Also to add that the problem that cost them time in Mexico was engine related again.

TF110 · 6 Sep 2016, 03:02 (Ref:3670400)

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Originally Posted by tux

Anyone know why the team have added a red vent on top of the front bodywork? It was there at points during the Nurburgring weekend as well.

http://johndagys.wpengine.netdna-cdn...6_SP1_1753.jpg

Also to add that the problem that cost them time in Mexico was engine related again.

Cooling most likely.

TF110 · 19 Nov 2016, 08:20 (Ref:3689201)

Motorsport.com just now reporting that Robert Kubica will test the ByKolles lmp1 at Bahrain!

rich07 · 19 Nov 2016, 10:52 (Ref:3689229)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Motorsport.com just now reporting that Robert Kubica will test the ByKolles lmp1 at Bahrain!

That's a welcome surprise. Just hope the car resists the urge to burst into flames so we can a good idea of what Kubica can do in the car.

tux · 19 Nov 2016, 15:21 (Ref:3689373)

Francesco Dracone set to test in the rookie test too.

tux · 19 Nov 2016, 15:53 (Ref:3689395)

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Francesco Dracone set to test in the rookie test too.

Story here - https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...-text=&act=url

Hawkwood · 19 Nov 2016, 17:03 (Ref:3689433)

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Originally Posted by tux

Francesco Dracone set to test in the rookie test too.

Wow, and there I was thinking Kubica was a surprise...

gert · 19 Nov 2016, 20:01 (Ref:3689563)

I hope they put in Kubica first, otherwise he may not even get to drive the car.

TF110 · 19 Nov 2016, 20:03 (Ref:3689564)

Is Dracone a crasher?

maximus · 19 Nov 2016, 23:11 (Ref:3689613)

I think he's making a joke about the Kolles reliability or lack of!

I've just read Dracone's Wikipedia page, he seems to be, er, very average?

bentley speed 8 · 20 Nov 2016, 07:58 (Ref:3689657)

I think someone like Maldonando would be a better choice at this point. At least he won something...

Victor_RO · 20 Nov 2016, 08:32 (Ref:3689659)

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Originally Posted by maximus

I think he's making a joke about the Kolles reliability or lack of!

I've just read Dracone's Wikipedia page, he seems to be, er, very average?

No, it's both the CLM reliability (which has been surprisingly good recently though) and Dracone's skill. Or lack of. He crashed into his own pitcrew in Indycar, for heaven's sake.

TF110 · 21 Nov 2016, 01:55 (Ref:3689873)

His pace was not there in the CLM test. Robert Kubica was able to turn two 1:47 lap times (best 1:47.2), which I presume was a mock qualifying run. Dracone's best time was a 1:50.7. Over 3 seconds slower than Robert. I think the car has more pace and most of the drivers are lacking. Their best lap during the race weekend was 1:47.5 during practice 2.

So Kubica who has never driven a prototype before, doesn't even have a correct seat fitting and has issues with his mobility was as fast, actually slightly faster than their regulars. He needs to get in the car for real and we'd see how good it actually is.

bentley speed 8 · 21 Nov 2016, 05:10 (Ref:3689882)

I hope to see Kubica get a drive. He seems to have the pace.
Dracone might be there just for $$$ (unlikely 2nd car? even more unlikely without Rebellion now)

**joeb** · 21 Nov 2016, 16:29 (Ref:3689973)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

No, it's both the CLM reliability (which has been surprisingly good recently though) and Dracone's skill. Or lack of. He crashed into his own pitcrew in Indycar, for heaven's sake.

Yes I was there for the pit crash, sitting a few rows back. It was a pretty crazy scene.

But I guess the guy has money, and that is just as an important skill to have as talent in racing these days.

TF110 · 7 Dec 2016, 20:12 (Ref:3694605)

Good interview with Webb on dsc about the Kolles car and the future of it's class.

**Aysedasi** · 8 Dec 2016, 09:23 (Ref:3694705)

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Originally Posted by bentley speed 8

I think someone like Maldonando would be a better choice at this point. At least he won something...

Good thinking. Then they can both crash it......

Juntos · 21 Dec 2016, 22:01 (Ref:3697715)

Is Kolles gang testing its LMP1 or no need of preparations for 2017? No testing is a good start. A chance to live simply, earn people’s respect. Maybe become a LMP1 someone could love.

carbsmith · 21 Dec 2016, 22:27 (Ref:3697720)

WEC has some fairly substantial testing restrictions, basically no one runs during December.

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