BMW Launch - Page 4

suckmybuggy · 18 Jan 2006, 08:17 (Ref:1503586)

Ive just seen some more photos from the launch and ill say one thing
It was a shame Villeneuve didnt brush his hair or shave on the day of the launch!!

Sodemo · 18 Jan 2006, 10:41 (Ref:1503647)

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Originally Posted by Kempi

I really hate the advertising plane on the airbox. It makes every car look clumsy behind the driver, I wish they'd drop that rule again.

They might aswell tow behind an advertising billboard...

EERO · 18 Jan 2006, 11:52 (Ref:1503699)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

So do I

I also liked it in white with just a BMW badge on it's nose..

That reminded me of the BMW F2 cars from the late '60's. Very classy.

1969 BMW F269

Lotusonpole · 18 Jan 2006, 11:57 (Ref:1503703)

Hi...
superficialy at least it looks ok. Due to the colour scheme it looks a little like last years Williams (yes I know...,BMW...LOL). That's ok too, as the Williams in test colours resembles a Minardi.

The front end does look McLarenish as previously mentioned.

So far there seems little in the way of revolutionary ideas or looks. All again look much of a muchness.
All look competent enough if a little drearily samey.

Still it'll be an interesting season with the new motors etc.

Cheers
Peter

JeremySmith · 18 Jan 2006, 15:10 (Ref:1503834)

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Originally Posted by EERO

That reminded me of the BMW F2 cars from the late '60's. Very classy.

1969 BMW F269

Now I love that! Thank you EERO.

Louis B. · 18 Jan 2006, 16:14 (Ref:1503858)

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Originally Posted by suckmybuggy

Ive just seen some more photos from the launch and ill say one thing
It was a shame Villeneuve didnt brush his hair or shave on the day of the launch!!

Welcome to 10th/10th!

Louis B. · 18 Jan 2006, 18:57 (Ref:1503938)

It's quite difficult if not impossible to make valid comparisons between the 2005 and 2006 cars given the drastic change from V10 to V8 engines amongst other changes in the regulations. Be worth as it may though, I noted that, almost a year ago on January 21st, 2005, Massa was setting Sauber's fastest lap at the Valencia track with a lap in 1'11.217". I find it interesting to note that, after only one and a hald day testing the new Sauber-BMW, NH's best lap today was in 1'12.440".

It appears clear to me that the shift from a V10 to a V8 engine must be costing much more than the 1.2" difference between the above two times. In other words, the new chassis already seems to be better than the 2005 if we discount the engine change factor. This is promiseful eventhough, obviously, we have yet to know by how much the other teams will also have improved their new chassis in comparison with last year.

It will be, finally, JV's turn tomorrow to test the new car.

P.S. For the record, this my 1000th post

jhansen · 18 Jan 2006, 19:20 (Ref:1503951)

So, Heidfeld in the new car is a second behind Massa's time from last year in the old car, while JV in the old car is a second behind Heidfeld in the new car?

Louis B. · 18 Jan 2006, 22:50 (Ref:1504079)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

So, Heidfeld in the new car is a second behind Massa's time from last year in the old car, while JV in the old car is a second behind Heidfeld in the new car?

JV is running with the worst combination: i.e. last year's hybrid car with a V8. Anyhow, let's resume this interesting discussion after tomorrow's sea trials with JV at the helm of BMW's latest beauty (that is on Sunday as I will be out of town until then).

REALIST · 18 Jan 2006, 22:55 (Ref:1504084)

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Originally Posted by Louis B.

JV is running with the worst combination: i.e. last year's hybrid car with a V8. Anyhow, let's resume this interesting discussion after tomorrow's sea trials with JV at the helm of BMW's latest beauty (that is on Sunday as I will be out of town until then).

No need for excuses Louis.................

REALIST · 18 Jan 2006, 22:56 (Ref:1504087)

...........................yet!

Louis B. · 18 Jan 2006, 23:01 (Ref:1504092)

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Originally Posted by REALIST

...........................yet!

I was just practicing to keep shape.

REALIST · 18 Jan 2006, 23:09 (Ref:1504101)

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Originally Posted by Louis B.

I was just practicing to keep shape.

You need practice? Surely not?!!

Anyway, I hope it goes well tomorrow whatever combination of chassis/engine he's out in.

Kirk · 18 Jan 2006, 23:17 (Ref:1504108)

Lets not jump the gun gentlemen. This will be basically a shakedown week. Times mean even less than usual, but having said that, it is somewhat reassuring to hear Nick's initial assessment, quick and smooth, I believe were his words.

joe rossi · 19 Jan 2006, 00:40 (Ref:1504135)

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Originally Posted by Louis B.

P.S. For the record, this my 1000th post

Congratulations Louis...now how many of that 1000 didn't mention JV?

jhansen · 19 Jan 2006, 21:09 (Ref:1504717)

JV took his turn in the new car today. Ran 76 laps with a best lap of 1:12.472.

NH was faster in the old car with a best lap of 1:12.293.

Story here:

http://f1.racing-live.com/f1/en/index.html

Jordi · 19 Jan 2006, 23:23 (Ref:1504814)

Times in the new car remain equal, both did 1:12.4 I think. Anyway, it's no good winning the Winter GP unless you do well at Bahrain and the next 18 races...

Dixie Flatline · 19 Jan 2006, 23:48 (Ref:1504832)

JV: New BMW feels fast

http://www.crash.net/news_View.asp?t...=124155&bhcp=1

Kirk · 20 Jan 2006, 00:55 (Ref:1504870)

The reliability at this early stage is also encouraging. I think this team may well surprise if the car is as mechanically sound as it was in '05.

dcp2685 · 20 Jan 2006, 14:01 (Ref:1505240)

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Originally Posted by Kirk

The reliability at this early stage is also encouraging. I think this team may well surprise if the car is as mechanically sound as it was in '05.

I agree Kirk. I'd love to see it and i'd be bouncing off the wall if they bag a win this year

. I know very unlikely but we can hope.

BMW knows what they're doing when it comes to racing.

Remember the debut of the M3 GTR in ALMS?

Marbot · 20 Jan 2006, 18:03 (Ref:1505422)

They do appear to be quick. http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=26908

oops,that's Williams,sorry.

Nismo · 21 Jan 2006, 13:39 (Ref:1506034)

lets hope jv can destroy NH into submission like he did with his last highly rated german team mate..lmao

Louis B. · 22 Jan 2006, 00:51 (Ref:1506381)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

JV took his turn in the new car today. Ran 76 laps with a best lap of 1:12.472.

I am glad to see that JV matched NH's best time in the new car at his very first day testing it. Matching is not enough though, he must consistently do better.

I am also a bit concerned by the fact that, overall, the fastest time for the three days testing session was set with the interim car (by NH).

Louis B. · 22 Jan 2006, 00:59 (Ref:1506387)

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Originally Posted by joe rossi

Congratulations Louis...now how many of that 1000 didn't mention JV?

Let's see...

*14 hours later* Out of my first 1000 posts, 326 were about or mentionned JV; 274 were insidiously about JV and 399 were unrelated to JV for a total of... 999. Gush! let me read them again...

P.S. The fact that you associates my name with JV either means that you like me or that you are a latent JV fan. There is hope with you Joe. I will keep on working on your case in the upcoming months such that you finally see the light...

Louis B. · 22 Jan 2006, 01:05 (Ref:1506389)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

They do appear to be quick. http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=26908

oops,that's Williams,sorry.

Pfft! Rosberg's best time is still slower than JV's and NH's best times set in December at the same track.

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