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  1. 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe

    250GTTDFZagatoCoupe Karting

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    #1 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe, Apr 19, 2013
    Does anyone know what kind of cars the pirelli test drivers drive for tests?
     
  2. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Fast_ian, Apr 19, 2013
    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    However, they were whining it was a little out of date and were looking for some thing newer, don't recall if they found it (?)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,
    Ian
     
  3. 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe

    250GTTDFZagatoCoupe Karting

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    #3 250GTTDFZagatoCoupe, Apr 19, 2013
    Thanks! I love this place. Never have to wait very long to learn new stuff.
     
  4. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Fast_ian, Apr 19, 2013
    :) 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?

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  5. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 Bas, Apr 19, 2013
    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...
     
  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 VIZSLA, Apr 19, 2013
    They switched to a Caterham but found the Toyota faster.
    ;)
     
  7. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 Fast_ian, Apr 19, 2013
    :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. :(

    Cheers,
    In
     
  8. VIZSLA

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    #8 VIZSLA, Apr 19, 2013
    I thought that I was joking.
    But who knows?
     
  9. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 Fast_ian, Apr 19, 2013
    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.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  10. VIZSLA

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    #10 VIZSLA, Apr 19, 2013
    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)
    ;)
     
  11. kylec

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    #11 kylec, Apr 19, 2013
    Renault R30
     

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