WEC Porsche Prototype Discussion - Page 125

CTD · 8 Dec 2013, 23:11 (Ref:3341756)

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Originally Posted by deggis

I thought this was already over (expecting moderator interruption any moment): lets imagine Porsche burns downs again, and I'd just post "Porsche just burned down.", but in reality it could be a news story, tweet or just made up rumor.

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Wow, are you a journalist or do you just think everything in a forum is supposed to be triple sourced news?? If i see something that says, Jani's birthday and testing the LMP1 in such a short snippet I'm smart and discerning enough to assume it was read from a twitter feed. Especially as the particular poster has in the past referenced twitter feeds of various Porsche associated people. But then I actually use my own common sense to sort news and don't need information spoon fed to me like a primary school student.

As I agree with both of you, this goes for both of you:
As this is a serious forum, the information shared here is of high value, and mostly true info from close sources. However there are also rumors and guesses.
If the news are big stories, then I agree with Deggis, sources are important!, if it's small "nice to know" news, then sources are less important.
The poster of the news is also important, as some have less credibility than others.
Baseline, we are all different people, with different cultures and upbringings. We therefor act differently, and sometimes just have to accept that not all posts are written to our own taste.
And lets just remember, "if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything"

Rodger Davies · 8 Dec 2013, 23:22 (Ref:3341759)

To get back on subject, 'smaller LMP' sounds strange to me, the Spyder was actually a bigger car than the new P1 regs allow, if I recall correctly. Still, would assume that they're running that alongside as a benchmark still, makes sense.

Porsche's media seems to have gone a bit quiet lately.

Graham Goodwin mentioned on MWM last week that there were definitely two, maybe three P2 drivers moving up to P1 next year. With one being Conway (he was talking about him at the time), I'd assume that the second of these would be Hartley. I'd guess that the other will be for Oak or Rebellion but just wondering if Porsche could be considering Turvey as an alternative to Lieb (although I hope Marc gets the drive, personally).

Just speculating a bit.

deggis · 8 Dec 2013, 23:40 (Ref:3341765)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Wow, are you a journalist or do you just think everything in a forum is supposed to be triple sourced news?? If i see something that says, Jani's birthday and testing the LMP1 in such a short snippet I'm smart and discerning enough to assume it was read from a twitter feed. Especially as the particular poster has in the past referenced twitter feeds of various Porsche associated people. But then I actually use my own common sense to sort news and don't need information spoon fed to me like a primary school student.

I have followed this thread actively and I really don't remember that many references to tweets in this thread (e.g. compared to the Toyota thread, there driver tweet might have been a bit more guessable). This was probably the smallest posible form of source, but even in this case it had something additional (a temperature and a photo). But even if everyone had telepathic skills, how many seconds does it take to write a couple of dozen characters or click a few times and provide the direct link?

oliver88 · 9 Dec 2013, 01:51 (Ref:3341789)

So will they make Sebring testing?

rich07 · 9 Dec 2013, 07:30 (Ref:3341852)

I can't believe I forgot about Neel Jani's birthday!

Beetle · 9 Dec 2013, 07:37 (Ref:3341855)

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Originally Posted by rich07

I can't believe I forgot about Neel Jani's birthday!

Oh dear me... what havoc the silly season wreaks on our minds...

NelisB · 9 Dec 2013, 08:30 (Ref:3341875)

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Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

To get back on subject, 'smaller LMP' sounds strange to me, the Spyder was actually a bigger car than the new P1 regs allow, if I recall correctly. Still, would assume that they're running that alongside as a benchmark still, makes sense.

Porsche's media seems to have gone a bit quiet lately.

Graham Goodwin mentioned on MWM last week that there were definitely two, maybe three P2 drivers moving up to P1 next year. With one being Conway (he was talking about him at the time), I'd assume that the second of these would be Hartley. I'd guess that the other will be for Oak or Rebellion but just wondering if Porsche could be considering Turvey as an alternative to Lieb (although I hope Marc gets the drive, personally).

Just speculating a bit.

I think that a couple of OAK drivers will graduate to lmp1 when OAK brings their car. Really hoping for Brundle and Mr. Breadstick in the lmp1 with a more seasoned driver.

oliver88 · 9 Dec 2013, 22:33 (Ref:3342131)

Hi All!

I am a new forum member, terribly addicted to all things Porsche especially the LMP1 project…I race and collect Porsches, the current stable includes a 996 cup, 964 cup, Carrera Targa 3.2, and a hardtop 356…I thought I'd introduce myself and get involved in the discussions as we lead up to 2014 and the new WEC season. Hav been following this thread since inception!

Regards,

Oliver88

Mal · 10 Dec 2013, 10:05 (Ref:3342296)

Welcome to the forum - sounds like you have a great collection

oliver88 · 10 Dec 2013, 11:45 (Ref:3342331)

Thank You Mal!

Richard C · 10 Dec 2013, 14:18 (Ref:3342374)

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Originally Posted by oliver88

Hi All!

I am a new forum member, terribly addicted to all things Porsche especially the LMP1 project…I race and collect Porsches, the current stable includes a 996 cup, 964 cup, Carrera Targa 3.2, and a hardtop 356…I thought I'd introduce myself and get involved in the discussions as we lead up to 2014 and the new WEC season. Hav been following this thread since inception!

Regards,

Oliver88

Welcome!

It's always great to have another fan of the sport participating in the forum. Especially if you are a Porsche fan!

Richard

Bandicoot17 · 10 Dec 2013, 14:19 (Ref:3342376)

Welcome

Spyderman · 10 Dec 2013, 14:25 (Ref:3342377)

Welcome! Always great to have another Porsche fan.

NelisB · 10 Dec 2013, 15:39 (Ref:3342400)

Welcome to the forum!

Maelochs · 10 Dec 2013, 16:08 (Ref:3342405)

Okay, six friendly welcome posts ... honeymoon is over and now we can heap disrespect on him?

Oliver88, do you race in historics? Anywhere any other members might have seen you race? Pics of cars are always appreciated (so are free rides.)

oliver88 · 10 Dec 2013, 16:17 (Ref:3342409)

Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome…we have some pic's at :

www.flickr.com/photos/maplecrest

Mainly farm photos but some car pic's…also some pic's of my ******* Child (Austin Healey 3000) I'll get some 996 cup pics up soon…

I race primarily Porsche Club and NASA here in the Great Lakes Region…Mid-Ohio is my home track!

FstrthnU · 10 Dec 2013, 20:17 (Ref:3342459)

http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/p...r-in-portugal/
Mark Webber gets his first run in the Porsche LMP1. Suspension and tire testing at Portimao. 2 entries confirmed for the full season.

Lagunaseca_4life · 10 Dec 2013, 20:40 (Ref:3342467)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/p...r-in-portugal/
Mark Webber gets his first run in the Porsche LMP1. Suspension and tire testing at Portimao. 2 entries confirmed for the full season.

Sweet hopefully 2014 becomes what 2012 should of been with Audi, Toyota,Peugeot. Bring it on Porsche!

deggis · 10 Dec 2013, 22:21 (Ref:3342503)

Official pics, which seem to be from Portimao, Paul Ricard and Monza:

http://press.porsche.com/media/galle...+LMP1+Testing/
http://press.porsche.com/media/galle...ing/?g2_page=2

Motorsport.com has a couple of pics more:

http://www.motorsport.com/wec/photo/...1-at-portimao/

deggis · 11 Dec 2013, 01:45 (Ref:3342543)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/p...r-in-portugal/
Mark Webber gets his first run in the Porsche LMP1. Suspension and tire testing at Portimao. 2 entries confirmed for the full season.

Engine choice was so speculated but now that it is officially mentioned first time it is barely noted?

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the race car features a hybrid system that consists of a four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection and two energy recuperation systems. The recovered energy is stored in a battery

Still doesn't mention whether V or I.

Mal · 11 Dec 2013, 05:19 (Ref:3342585)

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Originally Posted by oliver88

Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome…we have some pic's at :

www.flickr.com/photos/maplecrest

Mainly farm photos but some car pic's…also some pic's of my ******* Child (Austin Healey 3000) I'll get some 996 cup pics up soon…

I race primarily Porsche Club and NASA here in the Great Lakes Region…Mid-Ohio is my home track!

Nice, is that Austin Healey a Mk 2, 2 seater? It looks good, l have a Mk 1 BT7.

Sorry to be off topic

porman · 11 Dec 2013, 17:05 (Ref:3342766)

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Originally Posted by deggis

Engine choice was so speculated but now that it is officially mentioned first time it is barely noted?

Still doesn't mention whether V or I.

I noticed, but took it with a grain of salt. I think it is more of an educated guess.

Welcome to the group Oliver! Outstanding pictures and great taste in Porsches Sir.

deggis · 11 Dec 2013, 17:24 (Ref:3342772)

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Originally Posted by porman

I noticed, but took it with a grain of salt. I think it is more of an educated guess.

It's a press release. By Porsche.

Richard C · 11 Dec 2013, 19:08 (Ref:3342835)

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Originally Posted by deggis

It's a press release. By Porsche.

I find this post funny (including the eye roll emoticon) given your comments earlier regarding "original source".

I believe you are referring to a motorsports.com article. And while it might be sourced from a press release (or not), I currently can't find (assuming I am looking in the right places) any Porsche press release that talks about the specifics in question.

Richard

vincegail · 11 Dec 2013, 19:30 (Ref:3342839)

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Originally Posted by Richard Casto

I find this post funny (including the eye roll emoticon)

Personally, I hate the eye roll emoticon. I find it very pedantic and arrogant.

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