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17th May 2008, 20:28 #1
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Rebuild time
On aveage how long does it take to rebuild a wreck Indycar and when is a Indycar to demage to be rebuild and does it have to go through some kinda spec to a make sure its fit to run.
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18th May 2008, 03:40 #2
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Originally Posted by Champcar4life
one thing I do know. If the tub is damaged(Cracked or split) it gets a quick trip to the dumpster.
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18th May 2008, 03:41 #3
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I'm not sure of the details, but I do know that good teams can fix a fairly wadded up car overnight. And if they are based in Indy they probably are at an advantage with a local shop.
There are specs the car must meet for weight, ride height, and wing angle (not rear wing at Indy), but as far as the integrity of the car, that's up to the team. I don't think these professionals would compromise there.
There are a lot of spec parts anyway.
Heard on the radio today an interview with a buy who's basically a parts loan shark right now. Said he's getting premium dollar for the parts he has and some teams are desperate.
I do not know how they define an entry as it seems like you can change so many parts on a car that it is virtually a different car, but I suspect they number the engine block and chassis frame to determine an entry.YOUR FAVORITE DRIVER...
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18th May 2008, 07:39 #4
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Originally Posted by usgrandprix****************
It's all one series now... can't we all get along?
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19th May 2008, 01:25 #5
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The tub is the control part.
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19th May 2008, 02:00 #6
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I think the engine has something to do with an entry too. At least after you qualify it does. Don't you go to the back of the field if you change engines? I think they started that rule to lower costs, ie no "qualifying" engines.
Anyway, it would have to be a major wreck to damage the engine beyond repair.YOUR FAVORITE DRIVER...
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19th May 2008, 23:47 #7
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Originally Posted by usgrandprix
And earlier when I said Chassis number is what is controlled I realize that would be the same as a tub now days, just said it wrong.****************
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20th May 2008, 00:33 #8
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Originally Posted by anthonyvop
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20th May 2008, 01:15 #9
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Originally Posted by Vegasguy
I found out today that the back of the line/engine change rule does does not apply to Indy.YOUR FAVORITE DRIVER...
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