Aug 8, 2017 11:52:29 AM
- Spyderidol
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Aug 8, 2017 11:52:29 AM
Aug 8, 2017 12:03:10 PM
I certainly don't want to pick a fight with you as the resident expert on these minute details, but for the next race in Mexico, the Ferrari is at 1273 (plus 5), the Ford at 1271, the RSR at 1258 and the Aston at 1186 (minus 2). The RSR and the AM were given a 0.1 mm restrictor break because of the altitude, which affects NA cars much more than turbos.
Aug 8, 2017 1:17:46 PM
I was giving you the current (Nurburgring) BoP not the one for Mexico.
I am interested to see how 0.1mm restrictor is going to help the non turbo's cope.
The AM weight at 1186 (72Kg lighter than the RSR and 87 Kg lighter than Ferrari) is a prime example of one of the many issues I have with the system. It's a huge weight break that really skews reality.
We never fight. We just have differences of opinion.
Aug 8, 2017 4:10:09 PM
Spyderidol:I am interested to see how 0.1mm restrictor is going to help the non turbo's cope.
That seems like an extremely modest change, barely worth the effort...
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Aug 9, 2017 5:25:55 AM
Grant:Spyderidol:I am interested to see how 0.1mm restrictor is going to help the non turbo's cope.
That seems like an extremely modest change, barely worth the effort...
Yes, I'm not convinced it will make a noticeable difference. My money is on Ford. The Mexico market is of huge importance to them. Please excuse the cynicism.
Aug 10, 2017 1:48:45 PM
https://porscheracingusa.com/race-information/
I have signed up for this package with my son. I'm posting this for anyone else's interest.
Aug 17, 2017 8:45:31 AM
Interview, Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board Research and Development at Porsche
Sep 16, 2017 4:18:21 PM
Sep 16, 2017 9:07:47 PM
Tighter race than Porsche expected, after dominating in Mexico. Porsche led most of the way in LMP1, but Toyota was always within striking distance. RSR was second and competitive in GT Pro, but did not have the speed to match the winning Ferrari. Will post some pics tomorrow...
Agreed, tighter race than expected in LMP1. In GTE Pro, the RSR never quite had the speed to stay with the leading AM and Ferraris during the early stages and with the winning Ferrari later in the race. Still, not a bad result. But they will have to up their game for 2018 and I am not sure the RSR as a platform has enough potential for that...
Sep 17, 2017 7:11:37 AM
olli:Agreed, tighter race than expected in LMP1. In GTE Pro, the RSR never quite had the speed to stay with the leading AM and Ferraris during the early stages and with the winning Ferrari later in the race. Still, not a bad result. But they will have to up their game for 2018 and I am not sure the RSR as a platform has enough potential for that...
Agreed 100%
Sep 17, 2017 4:13:15 PM
Wonderbar,
I was at the Austin race with my wife and really enjoyed it. Sorry I missed meeting you as I had not read your post until after the race. We were also in the Porsche Hospitality suite and I recognized your son from the pic posted. I'm considering Atl. and will let you know if we attend. It certainly seems that the RSR's were at a power/torque deficit in spite of the BOP provided in Austin. Learning a lot from the discussion on this thread, though it has moved from your original post. Hope to see you at an upcoming race.
https://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/worksracing/raceseries/fiawec/
My son and I at 28 secs into the video. Scroll down to Media Center and click on first video Great trip together...
Joost:That's cool Wonderbar! Nice father-son time to spend! And nice to put a face to the name too :-)
I wish my father was still here to do a similar trip with him but unfortunately...
Great photo and great son, Sydney...enjoy every single moment with that handsome young man.
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