2012 Japanese Super GT - Page 11

banzailap · 17 Feb 2012, 00:59 (Ref:3026871)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matador

The SCs this year are new cars. They are still on a 3 year cycle.

Are you sure of this ? The cars running in the test sessions look very much to me like the existing chassis with some new aero parts, as the GT-Rs and HSVs.

Dead-Eye · 17 Feb 2012, 01:05 (Ref:3026873)

How long do the GT500 teams usually run the same chassis? Do they build or get new ones every season? Samurai-san, do you know?

TF110 · 17 Feb 2012, 03:46 (Ref:3026903)

Looks like there is snow at Fuji Today.

mirkob · 17 Feb 2012, 09:11 (Ref:3026978)

JLOC confirms 4 car (and 8 drivers, there may be a change):

GALLARDO LP600+ GT3
No.88 Manabu Orido, Takayuki Aoki
No.87 Koji Yamanishi, Hideki Yamauchi

GALLARDO RG3
No.86 Junichiro Yamashi ta, Hidesi Matsuda
No.85 Masaki Kano, Yuya Sakamoto

Japanese Samurai · 17 Feb 2012, 09:20 (Ref:3026983)

Autosport SGT report (Sepang test report)

**2012 GT500 regulations
Expansion of restrictor size (29.1mm*2 to 30.2mm*2, 8%plus, 40H.P.up)

**2012 spec tech info
Nissan GTR
-Nissan introduces (several set of) new monocoque. (but not new design/2008 design)
-Suspension is changed and the weight reduction is carried out.
-It excels in straight line speed and breaking point is also deep.
Honda HSV-010
-Low drag front fender + new side air outlet/smaller radiator.
-Straight line speed is inferior 3 to 5 km/h compared with SC430 or GTR.(too much down force?)
Lexus SC430
-Opening of the radiator grill was carried out. (new air intake)
-Weight saving was performed. Front/rear subframe was changed into carbon from steel/alminium block.
-The pickup point of the suspension was changed and rigidity improved.
-The problem is held in the durability of the tire in long stint.

Japanese Samurai · 17 Feb 2012, 09:36 (Ref:3026988)

GT300 performance tuning test of GTA was postponed for snow.
Participation vehcle were BMWZ4GT3 (#0), 458GT3 (#5), Subaru BRZ (#61), R8LMS (#21), Shiden (#2), Garaiya (#43).
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=39164
Subaru BRZ photo
http://kie.nu/4WG
http://kie.nu/4WH
http://kie.nu/4WI

TF110 · 17 Feb 2012, 10:02 (Ref:3027003)

So no weight reduction for GT500 machines? 40hp increase sounds good though. They'll need it if the FIA GT3 machines are using the FIA Bop. They make good close to 500hp! Thanks for the information Samurai! The pictures of the BRZ are great in the snow.

Japanese Samurai · 17 Feb 2012, 12:37 (Ref:3027070)

Autosport SGT report (About DTM/SGT regulations unification)

Honda says that it would like to use a NSX concept as the succeeding car of HSV-010.
NSX concept is a midship-engine car. However, only FR machine is accepted in GT500 (and DTM).
Autosport says that this is the objection to the regulations unification of SGT/DTM by Honda.

rich07 · 17 Feb 2012, 13:03 (Ref:3027077)

Well that settles that then

. Bring back the NSX and SGT doesnt get changed by DTM. Two birds.One stone.

Lets see some more happy memories like this.

Monkey Head · 17 Feb 2012, 13:20 (Ref:3027086)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirkob

JLOC confirms 4 car (and 8 drivers, there may be a change):

GALLARDO LP600+ GT3
No.88 Manabu Orido, Takayuki Aoki
No.87 Koji Yamanishi, Hideki Yamauchi

GALLARDO RG3
No.86 Junichiro Yamashi ta, Hidesi Matsuda
No.85 Masaki Kano, Yuya Sakamoto

Excuse me,can you give me the link of the line up?
as I can't find any source from official website or AS Japan

**joeb** · 17 Feb 2012, 13:37 (Ref:3027093)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

GT300 performance tuning test of GTA was postponed for snow.
Participation vehcle were BMWZ4GT3 (#0), 458GT3 (#5), Subaru BRZ (#61), R8LMS (#21), Shiden (#2), Garaiya (#43).
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=39164
Subaru BRZ photo
http://kie.nu/4WG
http://kie.nu/4WH
http://kie.nu/4WI

I love the pictures of the snow falling at the track with the Subaru. That would make for an interesting test!

TF110 · 17 Feb 2012, 20:15 (Ref:3027270)

Honda doesn't have a front engine RWD car, that's why they're asking for the NSX to be allowed. I'm not sure that'll go well with the merger.

Boulou · 19 Feb 2012, 14:58 (Ref:3027965)

Hi everybody !

I'm new here and looking for some informations about the Japanese Super GT.

Indeed, I have the chance to be in Japan in march and april 2012 so I really want to go and see the race !

But on the website (all in japanese) it's difficult to find informations. http://www.okayama-international-circuit.jp/

Did someone ever go to Okayama ? Can someone who speaks japanese help me ?

I'd like to know how to go there, the price and how to buy tickets, and the timetable.

Thank you very much for your help !

gustavobamba · 19 Feb 2012, 21:44 (Ref:3028118)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boulou

Hi everybody !

I'm new here and looking for some informations about the Japanese Super GT.

Indeed, I have the chance to be in Japan in march and april 2012 so I really want to go and see the race !

But on the website (all in japanese) it's difficult to find informations. http://www.okayama-international-circuit.jp/

Did someone ever go to Okayama ? Can someone who speaks japanese help me ?

I'd like to know how to go there, the price and how to buy tickets, and the timetable.

Thank you very much for your help !

Welcome Boulou

mirkob · 19 Feb 2012, 22:06 (Ref:3028136)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey Head

Excuse me,can you give me the link of the line up?
as I can't find any source from official website or AS Japan

Our (racingworld.it) photographer, Masaaki Kitagawa, was there and talks with the team manager.

Japanese Samurai · 20 Feb 2012, 13:08 (Ref:3028362)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boulou

Hi everybody !

I'm new here and looking for some informations about the Japanese Super GT.

Indeed, I have the chance to be in Japan in march and april 2012 so I really want to go and see the race !

But on the website (all in japanese) it's difficult to find informations. http://www.okayama-international-circuit.jp/

Did someone ever go to Okayama ? Can someone who speaks japanese help me ?

I'd like to know how to go there, the price and how to buy tickets, and the timetable.

Thank you very much for your help !

Okayama international circuit is located in Okayama Prefecture.
Nearest station is JR Yoshinaga Station (JR Sanyo main line).
You should buy a ticket with a shuttle bus from JR Yoshinaga Station.

*Ticket
(advance ticket)
-2days ticket:5,250yen
-Saturday ticket: 3,150yen/Sunday ticket: 5,250yen
(advance ticket with shuttle bus from JR Yoshinaga Station)
-2days ticket: 6,825yen
http://www.okayama-international-cir...ru/car/gt.html

A ticket can be purchased on the official website.
However, there is only a Japanese page.
Therefore, you should use a Japanese travel agency.
However, I do not know reliable travel agency.
So you should use Japan forum of Trip advisor.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum...525-Japan.html

Japanese Samurai · 20 Feb 2012, 13:09 (Ref:3028363)

Subaru has carried out the shakedown test of BRZ.
http://www.subaru-msm.com/news/2012/12005.html

Engine room photo

Japanese Samurai · 21 Feb 2012, 08:46 (Ref:3028739)

EPSON Nakajima racing announced 2012 livery.
http://www.epson.jp/sponsor/nakajima...2012/index.htm

TF110 · 21 Feb 2012, 09:18 (Ref:3028749)

On the page you linked to, were the other liveries from a voting contest? Or are they alternate liveries for this season?

Japanese Samurai · 21 Feb 2012, 09:22 (Ref:3028754)

They carry out the livery contest every year.
These are prizewinners this year.

TF110 · 21 Feb 2012, 09:32 (Ref:3028765)

That's what I assumed! Thanks! I like the wheel design.

Boulou · 21 Feb 2012, 22:11 (Ref:3029167)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Okayama international circuit is located in Okayama Prefecture.
Nearest station is JR Yoshinaga Station (JR Sanyo main line).
You should buy a ticket with a shuttle bus from JR Yoshinaga Station.

*Ticket
(advance ticket)
-2days ticket:5,250yen
-Saturday ticket: 3,150yen/Sunday ticket: 5,250yen
(advance ticket with shuttle bus from JR Yoshinaga Station)
-2days ticket: 6,825yen
http://www.okayama-international-cir...ru/car/gt.html

A ticket can be purchased on the official website.
However, there is only a Japanese page.
Therefore, you should use a Japanese travel agency.
However, I do not know reliable travel agency.
So you should use Japan forum of Trip advisor.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum...525-Japan.html

Thank you very much !
I didn't know there was a bus shuttle (just read some people's comments saying you have to come by taxi from the JR station) so it's a real help !
As I understand, the advance ticket with shuttle exists only for the 2days, right ?
I will see how to buy from the website or from a Lawson...
It still remains for me to find the timetable and an accomodation

Japanese Samurai · 22 Feb 2012, 10:08 (Ref:3029346)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boulou

Thank you very much !
I didn't know there was a bus shuttle (just read some people's comments saying you have to come by taxi from the JR station) so it's a real help !
As I understand, the advance ticket with shuttle exists only for the 2days, right ?
I will see how to buy from the website or from a Lawson...
It still remains for me to find the timetable and an accomodation

Yes, 2days ticket only.
Time schedule has not been announced yet.
Okayama international circuit is located at a very inconvenient place.
So you should stay at JR Himeji Station (Hyogo pref), JR Aioi Station (Hyogo pref), or JR Okayama Station (Okayama pref).
Rakuten travel: http://travel.rakuten.com/ (travel agency)
Toyoko-inn: http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/ (reasonable business hotel)

If you would like to buy the ticket by yourself, consult by Japan forum of Trip Advisor. There, there are many skilled English specialists. My poor English capability cannot explain well.

Boulou · 22 Feb 2012, 21:22 (Ref:3029636)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Yes, 2days ticket only.
Time schedule has not been announced yet.
Okayama international circuit is located at a very inconvenient place.
So you should stay at JR Himeji Station (Hyogo pref), JR Aioi Station (Hyogo pref), or JR Okayama Station (Okayama pref).
Rakuten travel: http://travel.rakuten.com/ (travel agency)
Toyoko-inn: http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/ (reasonable business hotel)

If you would like to buy the ticket by yourself, consult by Japan forum of Trip Advisor. There, there are many skilled English specialists. My poor English capability cannot explain well.

Oh no don't worry you speak english better than me !
Yes I saw that the circuit is located far away from cities. Thank you for the links,
thanks again for your help and your advices !
Hope it'll help some other people here

Japanese Samurai · 22 Feb 2012, 22:11 (Ref:3029660)

BS tire test photo @Okayama (Feb 21-22)
http://ameblo.jp/kuzu-kuzu/entry-11172795210.html
http://twitpic.com/photos/89x89x
http://2ch-dc.mine.nu/v2/src/1329921724203.jpg
http://2ch-dc.mine.nu/v2/src/1329921760048.jpg

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