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  1. 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe

    250GTTDFZagatoCoupe Karting

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    Does anyone know what kind of cars the pirelli test drivers drive for tests?
     
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    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    It was one of the last Toyota's.

    However, they were whining it was a little out of date and were looking for some thing newer, don't recall if they found it (?)

    Cheers,
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  3. 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe

    250GTTDFZagatoCoupe Karting

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    Thanks! I love this place. Never have to wait very long to learn new stuff.
     
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    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    :) We aim to please.....

    Anyone know if they have replaced the TF108(9?) with something newer? I recall Hembery talking about it over the winter but dunno if anyone "gave" 'em anything?

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    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    It's a TF109.

    I don't think they have yet. I wonder what the complaints are about? My only guess would be short wheelbase...
     
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    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    They switched to a Caterham but found the Toyota faster.
    ;)
     
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  7. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    :eek: ;)

    Links?....

    You're causing my (distant) bells to ring a little too... 2010 Caterham maybe? Back to back with the TF109 (thx ;)) it wasn't the "platform" they wanted IIRC.

    The (Malaysian) boys in BRG do seem to have regressed alarmingly thus far. :(

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    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    I thought that I was joking.
    But who knows?
     
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  9. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Nah... ;)

    I'm almost certain Hembery went looking for a more "modern" car last off-season. IIRC, it has to be >3 years (?) old and allowable jockeys are "limited".

    I'm almost sure Caterham were in the frame though.

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    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    You never know. That little bit of data might have been lurking unrecognized in a recess of my noggin.
    My mind is largely Terra Uncognito. (Sic)
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