LMS Round 4 Nurburgring Aug. 15-17, 08

[The Badger]

I thought the KSM chassis was shot ta bits ? Both drivers seem very positive about it .

Below is the article taken from End-Info .

http://www.endurance-info.com/static...dex.txt&npds=1

The colors dont look very good in pics , but having seen the livery at Le Mans , it does indeed look good , especially with the black wheels .

[Aslak Vind]

These guys havent tried the car when it was in its prime. Furthermore I am quite surem that they have changed the monocoque.

[The Badger]

Just thinking about the rumoured Dome/Goh project .

Didnt Audi say that the R8 engine is available ..... and considering that Goh has a rather large friendship with Audi ..... whats the chances we might see the R8 turbo FSI engine in a Dome S102 ?

It would be one hell of an engine and probably the most advanced "petrol" out there . Gotta be better that the best of the rest which happens to be a Judd . The Judd still doesnt have FSI for example .

Just a thought is all .

[Aslak Vind]

What do you think Toyota would think of Dome, if they plotted an Audi engine in the car Toyota has paid the development of?

Furthermore, Audi pulled the plug on the Lola Audi project.

[The Badger]

Im not surprised that Audi pulled the plug on the Lola deal ..... it wasnt happening with all the disagreements that were going on , and possibily leading to bad publicity .

Dome .... can they sell the car to teams on a customer basis , or is there a stipulation that it only comes with a Judd ?

How would Toyota feel if Dome tried to sell the car to customers "if" Toyota paid for the development ..... then it will never happen either .

Are we completely sure that it has been financed by Toyota ?

I have heard this before , but nothing concrete either .

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Just thinking about the rumoured Dome/Goh project .

Didnt Audi say that the R8 engine is available ..... and considering that Goh has a rather large friendship with Audi ..... whats the chances we might see the R8 turbo FSI engine in a Dome S102 ?

It would be one hell of an engine and probably the most advanced "petrol" out there . Gotta be better that the best of the rest which happens to be a Judd . The Judd still doesnt have FSI for example .

Just a thought is all .

With the pace that the Charouz Lola has shown and the forthcoming restrictions aimed at the diesel P-1's, I do not see Audi handing out petrol engines. The only reason that they let one loose in the first place was to make a point about the gap (or lack of) between the petrol and diesel P-1's when run at the top level. That is no longer necessary, and now all that could happen is bad for Audi with a petrol engine out there. Either it does not perform, and they look bad or it does perform well and shows up the diesel program. So IMO at thia time it is a losing proposition to supply a petrol engine to anyone.


L.P.

[minimangler]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

With the pace that the Charouz Lola has shown and the forthcoming restrictions aimed at the diesel P-1's, I do not see Audi handing out petrol engines. The only reason that they let one loose in the first place was to make a point about the gap (or lack of) between the petrol and diesel P-1's when run at the top level. That is no longer necessary, and now all that could happen is bad for Audi with a petrol engine out there. Either it does not perform, and they look bad or it does perform well and shows up the diesel program. So IMO at thia time it is a losing proposition to supply a petrol engine to anyone.


L.P.

It would be like a turkey voting for Christmas and then saying, "Hey, this Thanksgiving...what a great idea guys!"

(In other news, a recent survey of cows suggest 9 out of 10 believe a Sunday lunch is better with Yorkshire puddings, and 85% of lambs prefer mint sauce to other condiments.)

Not gonna happen.

[Aslak Vind]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

With the pace that the Charouz Lola has shown and the forthcoming restrictions aimed at the diesel P-1's, I do not see Audi handing out petrol engines. The only reason that they let one loose in the first place was to make a point about the gap (or lack of) between the petrol and diesel P-1's when run at the top level. That is no longer necessary, and now all that could happen is bad for Audi with a petrol engine out there. Either it does not perform, and they look bad or it does perform well and shows up the diesel program. So IMO at thia time it is a losing proposition to supply a petrol engine to anyone.


L.P.

It does not take a lot of time to study the Audi marketing to suggest, that this is not going to happen..

[deggis]

Situation with streams seems to be usual... = good and just like in the previous rounds.

http://de.eurosport.yahoo.com/121120...ams-woche.html

...and mms:// links possibly here on the race day.

[FIRE]

The VM Porsche Spyder will be driven by Verstappen and Bleekemolen.

[hoppelemine]

I'm anticipating this link:

http://www.corvettemotorsport.com/media.htm

to be up to it's usual standard for live streaming. No commentary, just track side sound. Perfect for using RLM commentary.

There is an MMS link to it as well, I post it when I have it.....

Hope you all enjoy the race!

[Tom908V12]

Can't wait for the end of this week !!

[Aslak Vind]

Expect the R10 TDI´s to be a tad more lively this weekend

[JAG]

Why, because they are no longer preparing for Le Mans?

[NightStalk3r]

Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Expect the R10 TDI´s to be a tad more lively this weekend

They still wont be able to match the Peugeot's.

[Aslak Vind]

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

They still wont be able to match the Peugeot's.

Absolutely not, but that I didnt claim either..

[Dead-Eye]

So, who of you is going? I'm pretty sure I will be there...first time to see LMPs in action

[fozzl]

Anybody knows if Felbermayr #77 Race with the new 4.0 Liter Engine?

[dj choc ice]

Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Expect the R10 TDI´s to be a tad more lively this weekend

home turf advantage maybe?

if it comes to handling though, which i believe the 'ring is a handling circuit then peugeot will run circles around audi, then again they have done that at every race this year bar lemans which wa more down to bad luck and the weather on peugeot's part.

[ger80]

we have a lot of rain in Germany atm, so it looks good for Audi.
I will be at the Ring from Friday ...

[minimangler]

Originally Posted by ger80

we have a lot of rain in Germany atm, so it looks good for Audi.
I will be at the Ring from Friday ...

Go, go, go! Anything but a French rules twisted rulemakerwhore!

[rich07]

With this being Audi's home race will we see a bigger turnout in spectators?

[cmk]

Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Absolutely not, but that I didnt claim either..

Baby steps toward something that will be.

[Marcel ten Caat]

Originally Posted by rich07

With this being Audi's home race will we see a bigger turnout in spectators?

I doubt it...the WRC is in the area as well.

[rich07]

Right, I forgot about that. Its a shame Audi doesn't do more to promote it in their home country considering the promotion they do for their involvment in DTM.