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Started by termietermite, April 01, 2009, 11:17:23 AM

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termietermite

April 01, 2009, 11:17:23 AM
"I couldn't sleep very well last night. Some noisy buggers going around in automobiles kept me awake." Ken Miles

Barry

#1
April 01, 2009, 01:00:07 PM
The first of how many I wonder?

I reckon we could see the second Epsilon Euskadi on the grid, and that's fifth reserve at the moment.

geoffd

#2
April 01, 2009, 01:45:02 PM
Quote from: Barry on April 01, 2009, 01:00:07 PM
The first of how many I wonder?

I reckon we could see the second Epsilon Euskadi on the grid, and that's fifth reserve at the moment.

I wouldn't guarantee the first one being there!
Of course I buy green cars, my Aston is green, my MGB is green, my Disco Sport is green,  oh, that's not what you meant by green?

Nordic

#3
April 03, 2009, 04:00:17 PM
Confirmed now that both Epsilons Euskadi have pulled out.

http://www.autohebdo.fr/endurance/le-mans/breve-27-5-352/030409-epsilon-euskadi-forfait-au-mans

That means the chinese Porsche is in.
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
H S Thompson 1937 - 2005

Barry

#4
April 03, 2009, 04:05:32 PM Last Edit: April 03, 2009, 04:07:28 PM by Barry
Damn, loved the look and sound of the Euskadi. :(


At this rate Fran will be happy, there might be a Saleen racing.

Lord Steve

#5
April 03, 2009, 09:21:59 PM
Saleens make me happy as well.
I tested negative for patience.

Fran

#6
April 03, 2009, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: Barry on April 03, 2009, 04:05:32 PM
At this rate Fran will be happy, there might be a Saleen racing.

I like the sound of that!   ;D

F

Barry

#7
April 04, 2009, 12:25:03 AM
Quote from: Fran on April 03, 2009, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: Barry on April 03, 2009, 04:05:32 PM
At this rate Fran will be happy, there might be a Saleen racing.

I like the sound of that!   ;D

F

Seconded! ;D

Nordic

#8
April 12, 2009, 05:21:58 PM
Is this the reason Gigawave have pulled out of Le Mans?

This site seems to suggest so. If this if the future of GT1, then I am all for it!

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009/04/10/car-feature-gt-gt-r35-nissan-gt-r.aspx
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
H S Thompson 1937 - 2005

geoffd

#9
April 13, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
Yes, sadly they have abandoned a DBR9 for that!
Of course I buy green cars, my Aston is green, my MGB is green, my Disco Sport is green,  oh, that's not what you meant by green?

Andy Zarse

#10
April 14, 2009, 10:04:46 AM
Quote from: geoffd on April 13, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
Yes, sadly they have abandoned a DBR9 for that!

Technologically, the Nissan GTR is far more interesting than the Aston, I think it looks ace and it makes a very pleasant change from yet another Aston Martin/Corvette and it adds some variety. What's not to like?  :(
I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.

geoffd

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April 14, 2009, 02:07:28 PM Last Edit: April 14, 2009, 02:09:23 PM by geoffd
We are all entitled to an opinion, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course...  Or the designers Labrador in the case of the Datsun.... ;D

But I agree it will be great to have some new blood in GT racing,  we haven't had any new cars for a while, the current crop are all getting a bit long in the tooth now.
Of course I buy green cars, my Aston is green, my MGB is green, my Disco Sport is green,  oh, that's not what you meant by green?

Nordic

#12
April 14, 2009, 03:20:12 PM
As a road car you may have a point, but given the relative costs I would think the 350 could give the Aston a run for its money.

As a racer, the Nissan looks every bit as good as the Aston and points towards a brighter future for GT1 with the new Ford GT and the expected Lambo.

The Vette, Aston etc have been good value, but the time has come for some new blood.
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
H S Thompson 1937 - 2005

enzo

#13
April 14, 2009, 03:42:36 PM
Quote from: Andy Zarse on April 14, 2009, 10:04:46 AM
Quote from: geoffd on April 13, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
Yes, sadly they have abandoned a DBR9 for that!

Technologically, the Nissan GTR is far more interesting than the Aston, I think it looks ace and it makes a very pleasant change from yet another Aston Martin/Corvette and it adds some variety. What's not to like?  :(

But sadly as with all racing cars most of the technology on the GTR will be banned from being used in race trim.
"The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning. It's nothing of the kind. The game is about glory. It's about doing things in style, with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom."

termietermite

#14
April 14, 2009, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Andy Zarse on April 14, 2009, 10:04:46 AM
What's not to like?  :(
Nowt that I can think of.  But of course I'm very pro Nissan for obvious reasons...
"I couldn't sleep very well last night. Some noisy buggers going around in automobiles kept me awake." Ken Miles
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