V8 SuperTourers in NZ - 'Car Of Tomorrow' - Page 37

on_to_it · 12 Dec 2011, 20:11 (Ref:2998904)

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Originally Posted by GizzFan

Mylaps showed the best time mitchels car did was 1.31.65 about 2 second of Foggies time of 1.29.6 so considering the car is supposed to weigh 150 Kg's less than an NZV8 and has heaps more rubber its got a long to go.

But what was the track like? Were they trying for all-out fast laps or testing for other reasons i.e. this new gearbox?

Laps times don't mean a hell of a lot on their own, but a 1.31.65 ain't quick! Those guys need to demonstrate, and the sooner the better, that they have a better car than the old one. They need to communicate where they are at with the cars development, otherwise people will speculate (already happening) and decide for themselves IMHO.

Sidewayz · 12 Dec 2011, 21:05 (Ref:2998917)

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Originally Posted by GizzFan

What do you call fast? like Kayne Scotts 54.5 in Petchs Dodge Viper, or 55.2 by Nick Chesters 800 HP VZ? and by the way i could be wrong but im sure the 20B rotary is still sporting the old Camaro body work. Checking Camerons times at Ruapuna, last weekend, they are way of the top Transam times, like at least 4 seconds.

Back on topic V8ST, it will be bloody interesting to see what times the St boyes get down to at Ruapuna, my guess is a low 1.25 is on the cards down there.

Mylaps showed the best time mitchels car did was 1.31.65 about 2 second of Foggies time of 1.29.6 so considering the car is supposed to weigh 150 Kg's less than an NZV8 and has heaps more rubber its got a long to go.

I'm curious where you found the time for the new car on MyLaps 'GizzFan'. I had a look but nothing said 'New NZV8'

on_to_it · 12 Dec 2011, 21:16 (Ref:2998920)

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Originally Posted by Sidewayz

I'm curious where you found the time for the new car on MyLaps 'GizzFan'. I had a look but nothing said 'New NZV8'

Yep, and me too. I couldn't find it.

Pseudonym · 12 Dec 2011, 22:13 (Ref:2998940)

http://www.mylaps.com/practice/showTrack.jsp?tid=458

I see the new NZV8 times have been made confidential...must want to hide something?

Sidewayz · 12 Dec 2011, 22:18 (Ref:2998947)

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Originally Posted by Pseudonym

http://www.mylaps.com/practice/showTrack.jsp?tid=458

I see the new NZV8 times have been made confidential...must want to hide something?

How does that mean it the new car, i doublt they did 117 laps yesterday?

Pseudonym · 12 Dec 2011, 22:22 (Ref:2998950)

I uh dunno? Maybe was the fact that it was seen (and heard) doing laps yesterday with Mr. Bargwanna???

promax · 12 Dec 2011, 23:25 (Ref:2998974)

lol there mustn't be anything going on in ST land? all the talk in here is about NZV8s and GT1/Sports GTs

MacrosNZ · 12 Dec 2011, 23:31 (Ref:2998976)

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Originally Posted by promax

lol there mustn't be anything going on in ST land? all the talk in here is about NZV8s and GT1/Sports GTs

You must not have facebook then.

on_to_it · 12 Dec 2011, 23:40 (Ref:2998977)

promax is right, the two threads have blended together. Easy to do though.

promax · 12 Dec 2011, 23:40 (Ref:2998978)

nope

sorry

was on myspace many years ago though

Goat Boy · 13 Dec 2011, 02:55 (Ref:2999012)

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Originally Posted by Ugy

At least it's Ford/Holden racing not....... Holden/Ford badged Holden racing

You call 8 Fords and 2 Holdens serious Ford/Holden racing? I am surprised there were any Holdens there at all!

Icarus_nz · 13 Dec 2011, 05:27 (Ref:2999033)

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Originally Posted by Mr Revhead

Yes it is till wearing a Camaro dress.
No idea gizz, as this was Ruapuna where i think it was about 2 secs off the Kayne Scotts corvette lap time (I can't remember if he was doing 23s or 21s) But it was much faster than anything else there.

http://www.canterburycarclub.co.nz/T...%20Records.php

Corvette in 2003 1:21:257

That is VERY fast for a 1250kg car.

Speed really is part of the appeal. The faster you go the more energy there is to dissipate. And seeing a field of quality drivers do that is exciting.

New Zealand produces a lot of capable drivers and more than our fair share of seriously good drivers.
Brilliant cars without good drivers is a bit dull (GT1, OSCA etc) The cars are big ,noisey and shiny but commentary hyping how amazing X driver is to be out front leaves me cold. Don't get me wrong, its all part of the show and I do like the variety it just isn't enough.

People watching the sport ( even people really close to the sport who should know better ) seem to think that it is awash with money. That is not true.

NZV8 has produced some really good racing over the years. The top guys managed to hustle those old piles of poo around faster than anyone thought possible. But they're old and too expensive to run.

I'm looking forward to seeing teams eke every last bit of performance out of the new cars. Solid prep will be necessary but the racing really will happen on the day at the track.

Hopefully the management team will be able to exert some influence and get decent commentary. Educate your viewers. Focus on families. Hold it up as an intelligent, highly competitive team sport.

Mr Revhead · 13 Dec 2011, 05:34 (Ref:2999035)

Yeah I didn't phrase that right, I can't recall if Cameron was doing 21s or 23s

Icarus_nz · 13 Dec 2011, 05:43 (Ref:2999037)

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Originally Posted by Mr Revhead

Yeah I didn't phrase that right, I can't recall if Cameron was doing 21s or 23s

23's is a solid time with the old '94' bodywork. Its great when the day comes to you like that!

Ugy · 13 Dec 2011, 06:46 (Ref:2999045)

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Originally Posted by Goat Boy

You call 8 Fords and 2 Holdens serious Ford/Holden racing? I am surprised there were any Holdens there at all!

Not my fault Holden can't build a competitive race car.

GizzFan · 13 Dec 2011, 07:01 (Ref:2999051)

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Originally Posted by Icarus_nz

23's is a solid time with the old '94' bodywork. Its great when the day comes to you like that!

hey 23.7 is a very good time in anyone language.

MacrosNZ · 16 Dec 2011, 06:02 (Ref:3000627)

Johnny Mac's new livery

https://www.facebook.com/JMR47

mountainstar · 16 Dec 2011, 06:29 (Ref:3000630)

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Originally Posted by MacrosNZ

Johnny Mac's new livery

https://www.facebook.com/JMR47

Looks good.

GizzFan · 16 Dec 2011, 10:23 (Ref:3000683)

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Originally Posted by MacrosNZ

Johnny Mac's new livery

https://www.facebook.com/JMR47

Hey that looks way cool, man i just love those wheels awsome

Rugz · 18 Dec 2011, 03:36 (Ref:3001436)

Jonny's team mate must be a big name to be saving it till Jan to announce who it is.

Oreti kid · 18 Dec 2011, 05:28 (Ref:3001445)

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Originally Posted by Rugz

Jonny's team mate must be a big name to be saving it till Jan to announce who it is.

yep but the big chap in the red suit said it is the "STIG"

Jerico · 18 Dec 2011, 07:17 (Ref:3001455)

It won't be the gizz.

GizzFan · 18 Dec 2011, 08:19 (Ref:3001464)

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Originally Posted by Jerico

It won't be the gizz.

definitely not the Gizz, i hear the Ross and Jimmy are not over the moon about Johny Mac jumping ship, i reakon now Mac is an FPR man, its either Frosty or Davo.

Mr Revhead · 18 Dec 2011, 09:15 (Ref:3001474)

Or maybe they need to wait for funds to clear etc before they are sure.
I doubt a top Level V8 driver will contest the series

GizzFan · 18 Dec 2011, 18:36 (Ref:3001604)

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Originally Posted by Mr Revhead

Or maybe they need to wait for funds to clear etc before they are sure.
I doubt a top Level V8 driver will contest the series

Mate that a bit of a cheap shot, dont you think? I dont know the Mac, but i got admire what he has done since he set up his own team. Strange you would think its all about money how about milage like on 18" rubber for a start, yep i am sure a star will have his hand out, and so he should, but stars can also attract good sponsors to help out.

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