[WEC] Porsche Prototype Discussion

[MyNameIsNigel]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

I hear that Porsche will have "Thanks" written on the back of their rear wing.

Something along these lines

[Spyderman]

Yes!, but on the 919.

[MyNameIsNigel]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

Yes!, but on the 919.

There is potentially a better reason to choose the "911"

[GT6]

Yes the Audi will see it more often as it overtakes it

[Articus]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsNigel

Something along these lines

oh wow. That's a loaded image!

[nkoske]

Originally Posted by Articus

Greetings from Audi France especially to Porsche

That's a nice message to the 919 drivers to see as they're lapping the R18s, how considerate .

[GT6]

Or it could be a message for the 919 drivers to read on the grid before the start and again as the Audi overtakes it if the 919's last that long well we will see what happens in a couple of weeks

[Spyderman]

I though Porsche said they were testing at Circuit de Aragon this week. Apparently they have a test at Paul Ricard next week (20,21,22).
Could it be that Aragon was a "closed" test with Ricard being an "open" test?
http://team.fiawec.com/wpphpFichiers...red_030414.pdf

[gwyllion]

I guess that the list is not up to date. Audi's planned endurance test in Paul Ricard is missing.

[Spyderman]

Perhaps they are sharing it with Porsche.

Do you know if it is "open" or "closed"?

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

This is slightly OT, but I just had to post this here. One of my favorite Porsche's of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9n5j...ature=youtu.be

Most excellent, I want a time machine!

[porman]

The 908/3 was nothing more than a glorified go cart. I don't recall it being all that competitive either.

[Spyderman]

Oh! It was on certain tracks (Nurburgring, Targa Florio).

[porman]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

Oh! It was on certain tracks (Nurburgring, Targa Florio).

I thought the wink would clarify my attempt at humor. The power to weight ratio alone made the 908/3 very formidable. I seem to recall it doing very well against the Alfas and 512s at the Targa Florio.

I hold Porsche in very high regard. It has only been the past fifteen or so years that has made my interest wane.

My apologies to everyone for going so far off topic. My hope is for some amount of reliability come Le Mans. I think we are asking a heck of a lot for the 919 to miraculously become easier on its tires. I think our best bet is for a magic genie to appear granting the motorsports team a few wishes.

[Spyderman]

My apologies! I'm a little dense today.

[porman]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

My apologies! I'm a little dense today.

No apology needed! We are in for an interesting Le Mans. The variables alone that are involved in a twenty-four hour race have always interested me. Unfortunately, I fear the 919 team will face far more than their factory competitors.

[Spyderman]

Yes, it is going to be an uphill struggle for them. I am impressed however, that they are doing quite a bit of testing (this week and next) before the race. Hopefully they will make another leap forward in reliability and platform stability.

[porman]

They have done a splendid job thus far. As you mentioned, they are doing quite a bit of testing which will only improve their running at Le Mans. They have surprised me out of the gates and will only become stronger.

[airbusA346]

Over 6000km done in testing at Aragon.

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/por...orland-aragon/

[MyNameIsNigel]

Originally Posted by airbusA346

Over 6000km done in testing at Aragon.

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/por...orland-aragon/

Not bad, but this distance appears to have been covered with the two cars and "new weaknesses" have been identified according to Laurent's report. This being said, that's the whole purpose of testing...

So, this bodes well for Porsche at Le Mans it would seem.

Looking forward to the great show in less than a month

[Bandicoot17]

Only 1 car according to reports. All6 drivers though.

[MyNameIsNigel]

Originally Posted by Bandicoot17

Only 1 car according to reports. All6 drivers though.

Thanks. I indeed see that John reports that this distance was covered with a single car. Even better then.

[TF110]

3-day test?

[Bandicoot17]

Yes.
I would guess they tested the new front drive shaft and messed with the wiring to make sure they don't have electrical issues again.

No idea what the new issues would be though based on what we've seen so far.

[Simmi]

Good to see they are looking to sharpen up the pitstops. That's free time if they can get the crew more dialled.