Dome LMP Discussion - Page 14

Justin Moran · 30 May 2008, 19:57 (Ref:2215548)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Wonder what Pescarolo will do for next year ..... the old dog (car) is getting a bit long in the tooth now .

Pescarolo Coupe? Seems logical.

vorsprung · 30 May 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2215561)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Any livery hints yet?

Same old white

Justin Moran · 30 May 2008, 20:26 (Ref:2215571)

Its the ying to EE's yang!

**Dani Filth** · 31 May 2008, 08:26 (Ref:2215765)

yep / it's the way i see those two cars .. and love them both

Sarthe82 · 31 May 2008, 09:42 (Ref:2215803)

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Originally Posted by vorsprung

Same old white

Even from that angle that looks fantastic in the 'minimalist' livery, here's hoping it lasts!

The Badger · 31 May 2008, 10:32 (Ref:2215830)

Hope it stays white , or green with yellow wheels would be nice .

SebringMG · 31 May 2008, 10:35 (Ref:2215831)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Wonder what Pescarolo will do for next year ..... the old dog (car) is getting a bit long in the tooth now .

If he had any sense buy a couple of ORECA-Courages.....however i expect him to continue development of his chassis for the moment (and correspondingly drop further back from the front of the grid)

minimangler · 31 May 2008, 11:38 (Ref:2215855)

I cannot wait for a full on effort with that dome, with 2 or 3 cars and all pros. I know the guys in it are pros now, but they're short of lm experience and unproven at proto level i think.

Let's go Dome, let's go!

gwyllion · 31 May 2008, 11:43 (Ref:2215856)

Detail pictures of S102: http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...d=5713&thold=0

minimangler · 31 May 2008, 11:49 (Ref:2215863)

Ok, I've read a lot about side splitters, and creating an increased amount of downforce using them, just like the front splitter does. Interesting then, that Dome have effectively blanked their's off with a little add on piece. Stability issues, perhaps? Sam, Mike, any ideas? Looking at it again, that piece might be another regulations piece, because not even the extra fin/strake (whatever) in the exit there is too far away from the car's side?
http://www.endurance-info.com/2008_L...est/Dome11.jpg
Also, it looks so good because, imo, they've pushed the regs, and kinda taken them in spirit more than others, lots of regulation fitting plates and stuff to get around the rules. SEXY car.

Oh, and I've read a lot about gurney flaps too, should there not be at least one on those louvres?

**Bentley03** · 31 May 2008, 11:49 (Ref:2215864)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Detail pictures of S102: http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...d=5713&thold=0

Fabulous pictures!

Have to admit that this is the car I'm most looking forward to seeing in a little over a week's time. Just hope it goes as good as it looks!

isynge · 31 May 2008, 11:52 (Ref:2215869)

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Originally Posted by SebringMG

If he had any sense buy a couple of ORECA-Courages.....however i expect him to continue development of his chassis for the moment (and correspondingly drop further back from the front of the grid)

We're deviating quite a bit from the Dome thread here - perhaps time for a separate Pescarolo one on 10/10ths to echo the interesting one going on in French on EI?

I'm an optimist as far as Pescarolo goes. I suspect he'll build a chassis of his own, especially given the additional Nicolet resources he has access to. However I don't think this will necessarily lead to a concomitant fall down the grid. The Pescarolo LMP2 experience is, I think, pretty illustrative in this respect - in Bouillon's hands during the shakedown it showed RS Spyder like pace and in all 3 LMS rounds so far it's been genuinely competitive. I see no reason why this can't be reflected in LMP1 developments for next year and beyond.

Sarthe82 · 31 May 2008, 12:13 (Ref:2215880)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Fabulous pictures!

Have to admit that this is the car I'm most looking forward to seeing in a little over a week's time. Just hope it goes as good as it looks!

Same here!

Think it will certainly have pace, especially in qualifying with three drivers giving it the full 'Tora!Tora!' treatment for the honour of being fastest!

SebringMG · 31 May 2008, 16:13 (Ref:2215986)

They have definately pushed the rules envelope judging from those photos

Be very interested to see how it goes in the test day 2moro

Japanese Samurai · 31 May 2008, 16:32 (Ref:2216002)

The most surprising thing is that they have no sponsors.

cmk · 31 May 2008, 18:43 (Ref:2216089)

Just special thanks!

It seems to be a Dome marketing effort for themselves. Judging from photos this car is beautifully designed and put-together. Very impressive. Dome does some excellent work and their wind tunnel facilities are first-rate. It's sort of branded to highlight that - "Dome Carbon Magic".

Frankly, the white livery is beautiful. The car evokes Japanese prototype specials of old by using the classic Japanese racing colour. It should be quite impressive over a single lap at Le Mans, I imagine.

MulsanneMike · 1 Jun 2008, 01:36 (Ref:2216227)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

Ok, I've read a lot about side splitters, and creating an increased amount of downforce using them, just like the front splitter does. Interesting then, that Dome have effectively blanked their's off with a little add on piece. Stability issues, perhaps? Sam, Mike, any ideas? Looking at it again, that piece might be another regulations piece, because not even the extra fin/strake (whatever) in the exit there is too far away from the car's side?
http://www.endurance-info.com/2008_L...est/Dome11.jpg
Also, it looks so good because, imo, they've pushed the regs, and kinda taken them in spirit more than others, lots of regulation fitting plates and stuff to get around the rules. SEXY car.

Oh, and I've read a lot about gurney flaps too, should there not be at least one on those louvres?

Scroll to the bottom of this page:

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/audir10-3.html

If I understand what you're referring too (having looked at the Dome image there), then the R10 has something similar. The black return lip on the outboard edge of the Dome's floor seems to be something added perhaps last minute? Either way, they must be seeing similar to Audi and I dare say it helps extraction of the front diffuser. That's certainly a guess based on nothing at all!

deggis · 1 Jun 2008, 20:20 (Ref:2217184)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/67932

Their target is top 6 finish.

Ultimo · 1 Jun 2008, 23:06 (Ref:2217363)

Who is paying for the Dome effort?

Satorian · 2 Jun 2008, 00:01 (Ref:2217379)

I would guess Honda/Acura. Would be a natural fit if they planned to move to LMP1 soon.

Ultimo · 2 Jun 2008, 00:34 (Ref:2217389)

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Originally Posted by Satorian

I would guess Honda/Acura. Would be a natural fit if they planned to move to LMP1 soon.

Really? How intersting.

Why aren't they running any major sponsorship at all?

That puzzles me. If you can recoup some running expenses, why wouldn't you unlesss you ahd some ethical disagreement with advertising.

HORNDAWG · 2 Jun 2008, 00:52 (Ref:2217392)

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Originally Posted by Ultimo

Who is paying for the Dome effort?

It was reported/rumored that the project was being underwritten by Toyota.

L.P.

HORNDAWG · 2 Jun 2008, 00:57 (Ref:2217397)

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Originally Posted by Satorian

I would guess Honda/Acura. Would be a natural fit if they planned to move to LMP1 soon.

Acura/HPD with Nick Wirth are building a car from the ground up. link

L.P.

HORNDAWG · 2 Jun 2008, 01:13 (Ref:2217403)

Probably.

L.P.

Ultimo · 2 Jun 2008, 01:31 (Ref:2217408)

Cool thanks for the info HORNDAWG.

Still weird why they have no sponsors.

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