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why you quote spammers ???
why you question people who quote spammers ???Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
because all you do is bringing those stupid posts to surface for no reason....you are not going to get a reply.
Onboard of Václav Pech with Mini S2000 from his yesterdays first start (finished 3rd overall behind Odložilík and Valoušek with Xsara and Fabia WRC).
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Not quite sure what you mean by a ST, but since S2000 with NA engine is being killed off by FIA, Prodrive had little choice but to make a 1600T based car for class 1. If you call the class 1 car RRC or SP (super production) does not really matter. FIA has not given the class a name as far as I know, apart from S2000 1,6T or something. Imo RRC is the best name to date for a class 1 car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
I understand now. Thanks for that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Sorry NOT, I mistakenly (I think) assumed the post was from you........ :)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Does anyone have access to the interview Kris Meeke gave before the Mini's debut where he explains the difference between the S2000 & WRC specification cars? It was very interesting however I am unable to find it online. Any help is appreciated.
I don't have the interview but if You need the differences between S2000 1.6T and WRC...
Technical rules:
1. Lighter flywheel
2. Plastic rear side and rear window
3. Water-cooled asphalt brakes
4. Large wing
5. Front bumper
Competition rules:
In regional events S2000 1.6T have smaller restrictor (30 mm instead of 33 mm). In WRC events it is same for both.
Does anyone have new on new title sponsors for Mini. I though something was meant to be announced after Spain????
It's gone quiet hasn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Slightly worrying – the car is quick, and not fully developed. I wonder if that was the reason by the tyre choice for the Power stage on Sunday? Another reminder to potential sponsors…a tactic used in pre-season testing by F1 teams.
The last I heard about a title sponsor was in April this year. Scary indeed. The rumor was that Vodafone of Santander was going to be title sponsor. I think if you search online you can see an artists rendering of the potential Vodafone livery. I am starting to worry myself; especailly as Citroen seems to be on the brink of doing a deal with the Qatar government in the same way Ford has Abu Dhabi. That may push Citroen out of reach all together (budget wise).Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
What I've heard it's that if Mini doesn't support Prodrive next year, Prodrive isn't going to run the official cars! And that could indeed happen, cause until now there's no confirmation if there will be any support from BMW/Mini for 2012!
BAd news :(
I think the agreement between Prodrive & BMW is for the partnership to last for a few years yet. I think that main question in that regard is how much more money will BMW pump into this thing now they have DTM?
I was hoping for some BMW branding to appear on the JCW at some point but it doesn't seem likely.
I know when the made their debut appearance in Sardinia in May, I’d read that would be the only event to run in the ‘classic’ red livery. From Finland they would have a new sponsor & colours. Obviously not – however, if anybody can get sponsorship, DR can.
I wasn’t expecting any BMW branding – Rallying doesn’t really fit their ‘ethos’ – and none of their Premium rivals are the WRC. Which is why the DTM is so important.
There is a question that needs to be asked however, and I’m sure most of us know the answer, in regards to sponsorship.
True but then the last BMW F1 car had MINI branding on it. Yes I know Cooper had a team but its not so relevant today. Won't the M Division or Alpine be offering a tuned edition of the Countryman? I know prodive is.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
There is a question that needs to be asked however, and I’m sure most of us know the answer, in regards to sponsorship.
I would be interested to hear what you thought that answer might be. This topic seems to be dead now; yet another worrying sign!
Prodrive to take over the preparation and development of the MINI engine.
GP Week (page 48)
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Originally Posted by OldF
I can't decide weather that is good or bad news. Did Prodrive develop the engine in the Subaru? That was a strong engine. And also. For the first year of the project everybody talket about what a great engine the Mini would get because of BMW and it turns out that is actually the weak point of the car..
It's a tough one - BMW are known for their excellent engines - however a Rally engine is different from a race engine. But it's further possible proof that we know were BMW's priorities lie - with the DTM!
Just hope Prodrive can work their magic on the engine - MINI need to hit the ground running in 2012.
doesn't sound good. Maybe bmw will just let prodrive run the hole show bit like ford do with msport
depents from the height of the extra budget bmw is going to offer to prodrive.
In a previous GP Week Prodrive claimed that BMW got the most out of its partnership with them as rally inspired developments could be used on the touring car program but its was not possible to bring touring car technology into the JCW WRC.
I think until we see a MASSIVE sponsorship package on the car we (that actually like Mini) will have concerns about Prodrive's ability to pay for further homologation and development of parts.
GP Week
Mini is to use own engines from next year than BMW prepared engines
Do not worry, everything will be OK with their financing for 2012.
I thought the engine was from Japan? - STIQuote:
Originally Posted by Lundgaard
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Originally Posted by bluuford
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What about the proposal of David Richards to Peter van Merksteijn? Looks like DR offered Meeke's drive for a massive sponsorship...
??? Sacrafice speed for money??Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
I really cant see that unless the team is really struggling for money! Do you have a decent source?Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
Waitin' for Meeke's performance in Wales.
were did you read the news about this sponsorship/factory drive offer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
Surely not!!! If true then they're in a bad way......( & the WRC isn't on the road to recovery as we hoped) I can't see that - utter madness....Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
It was on Italian weekly Autosprint... so a much reliable source. It says also that Richards failed a negotiation with one of the world's big high-technology multinationals (IMHO something like Samsung)
If anybody is capable of pulling off a sponsorship coup, then it's DR. However, it's still blatantly obvious - the WRC still isn't delivering returns for potential investors, sponsors, etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
F***K that is a scary thought about Peter Jr. He is a nice guy but I don't think this is possible. Meeke has a 3+ year deal and it will cost to cut him out. It would be possible for Sordo as he only has a 1 year deal. Nothing has been signed for next year.
Where would van Merksteijn get the money anyway?
If this is true Meeke will probably have to win in Wales to save his anus from this has-been lists
From here:Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
http://www.van-merksteijn.nl/Static/...pload/pand.jpg
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Originally Posted by Plan9
steel...
you cannot go wrong with raw materials these days...
Sweet Jesus. That's very impressive. Why hasn't somebody given this family something like Khalid has @ M-sport?Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun