BTCC - Round Two - Donington Park

BTCC - Round Two - Donington Park

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ols

Original Poster:

118 posts

134 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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I didn't see a current thread running for this, so here we are...

I wonder if we will see less three wheeled cars this weekend?

lickatysplit

470 posts

129 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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So far no news on any developements on the wheel situation so I would assume so

swooshiain

377 posts

96 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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Would be nice to see Reliant and Morgan as manufacturers...

getmecoat

FairfieldSteve

2,721 posts

164 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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I'll be there enjoying some hospitality. Really looking forward to it!

ols

Original Poster:

118 posts

134 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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swooshiain said:
Would be nice to see Reliant and Morgan as manufacturers...

getmecoat
I can imagine it now... Potato complaining about the turn-in on his factory Reliant Robin (although arguably, still faster than the Levorgs wink )

steve-5snwi

8,593 posts

92 months

Thursday 13th April 2017
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hmmmmm, should i go to btcc or wec or stay at home and watch both on tv ?

DanielSan

18,747 posts

166 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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I shall be there Sunday, with the added bonus of hospitality, and then record it on TV anyway. Can't wait, should be 3 good races.

eastlmark

1,654 posts

206 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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this would have made a great bank holiday Monday event and avoid the WEC clash as well.

Sebring440

1,926 posts

95 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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lickatysplit said:
So far no news on any developements on the wheel situation so I would assume so
The latest news is this:
RML are investigating an increased torque – it is believed that 800Nm is safe – some teams currently using 700+. RML are investigating changing the washer to a Bellville type. New wheel securing clips are being introduced at Donington.

Some of the teams have asked if they can go back to the old specification hubs. RML do not believe this to be beneficial (!) but TOCA are considering this.

In the longer term, RML are to look at the design of the front hubs, etc, and make a proposal for a long term solution.

Will be at Donington and watching with interest.





lucido grigio

44,044 posts

162 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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Just checking in.

BTCC for me, I don't have access to WEC on tv and not fussed about watching in other ways.

My Colin for a win at Brands was scuppered on the start line in round 1 by Matt "never my fault" Neal.....frown

alsaautomotive

684 posts

199 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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An excellent second for us in quali. Couldn't be happier for everyone in the team biggrin

Allyc85

7,225 posts

185 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Congrats!

Hell of a lap by Sutton, with the next best Subaru in 17th. I see the Fb conspiracy theories are in full swing!

alsaautomotive

684 posts

199 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Amended grid...........Rob now on pole beer

andy97

4,691 posts

221 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Good luck with the traffic for those tryiing to get to DP in person.

M1 J23-J25 -roadworks and 50 mph limit, often at a stand still.

A453 parallel to the motorway at J23a-J24 - down to single lane traffic in both directions. Often at a stand still.

Long tailbacks past the airport and through Castle Donington village.

Watch it in TV instead!

C.A.R.

3,967 posts

187 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Over boost infringement on Suttons car frown

Shame the Subarus will be at the back again!

Is it just this so called cog "adjustment" which is causing them so many woes? Seems like more of a penalty than to even the playing field.

I was also wondering why the majority of cars are all 5 doors? I assumed it must've been part of the rules but the BMWs are 3dr and look all the better for it! The Astra would've looked better in 3dr form too

swooshiain

377 posts

96 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Shame for Sutton, but it certainly explains why he was suddenly able to blow everyone else's doors off! Still, good to see so many of the new generation of drivers at the sharp end of the grid. Be interesting to see the effect of the rain if it comes, though - might be a good time to be a more experienced driver at that point.

Sebring440

1,926 posts

95 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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swooshiain said:
Be interesting to see the effect of the rain if it comes, though - might be a good time to be a more experienced driver at that point.
Moffat will be very happy if it rains. He's starting in P4 and rain does not faze him at all.


EDLT

15,421 posts

205 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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C.A.R. said:
Over boost infringement on Suttons car frown

Shame the Subarus will be at the back again!

Is it just this so called cog "adjustment" which is causing them so many woes? Seems like more of a penalty than to even the playing field.

I was also wondering why the majority of cars are all 5 doors? I assumed it must've been part of the rules but the BMWs are 3dr and look all the better for it! The Astra would've looked better in 3dr form too
I think the cog adjustment was made by raising the ride height, which has likely caused more issues than simply having a higher centre of gravity. The whole car was probably developed around the regular ride height + cog before it ever turned a wheel so it won't be a quick fix, if there is a fix. If they continue to under perform they'll get a boost "adjustment" later in the year. The Levorg is only in the championship because it fit through some loopholes which are now being closed, I think they should have expected that to happen.

As for the door question:
TOCA said:
Bodyshell:

2, 3, 4 or 5 door of a minimum 4.4m length (2 or 3 door cars must share the same basic body profile as the 4/5 door model)
http://www.btcc.net/about/technical-overview/

I think the idea was to go back to the "family saloons turned racing cars" of earlier years rather than have things like the Integra and Astra Coupes.

AlexRS2782

8,023 posts

212 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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This new addition to the rules made me chuckle.

http://www.btcc.net/2017/04/15/new-driving-standar...

I'm not sure I can see many drivers doing that. Especially not the Dynamics team after carrying out the usual punt the car in front up the rear and run them out wide technique hehe

Robmarriott

2,633 posts

157 months

Sunday 16th April 2017
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Wheel off, brushed over it pretty quickly...