2012 Japanese Super GT - Page 12

mirkob · 23 Feb 2012, 09:31 (Ref:3029780)

small gallery at racingworld.it:

HERE

TF110 · 23 Feb 2012, 09:58 (Ref:3029786)

Are these 2011 cars? I know Nissan Motorsports is having a show soon to announce their activities. Perhaps they'll show 2012 GTR SuperGT?

manthey · 23 Feb 2012, 11:11 (Ref:3029833)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

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

Engine room photo

technical question:what kind of suspension is adopted? is it a push-rod with a different geometry-configuration or what else? dampers are made by bilstein?
thanks

Japanese Samurai · 23 Feb 2012, 12:18 (Ref:3029858)

Yes, it is push-rod suspension.
Change of the suspension type is accepted in JAF-GT300/500.
Therefore, almost all JAF-GT300 car has an in-board suspension.
Although the supplier of the damper of BRZ is not announced, I think that it is a product made by SACHS.

Sorry, it is made by Bilstein according to this blog.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...blog/25544383/

TF110 · 23 Feb 2012, 21:52 (Ref:3030101)

Is that a Turbo engine or NA?

banzailap · 24 Feb 2012, 04:04 (Ref:3030189)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

Is that a Turbo engine or NA?

From the STI guy I asked at the last Tokyo Motor Show, it's basically an evolution of the 2l turbo from last year's Legacy. I wonder if they need to stretch it more to match the power surge from the GT3 cars this year and if it might become less reliable because of this.

TF110 · 24 Feb 2012, 06:37 (Ref:3030210)

I think it'll do fine with the extra power. Boxer engines are pretty strong.

TF110 · 24 Feb 2012, 07:28 (Ref:3030222)

New GTR images for 2012

manthey · 24 Feb 2012, 08:11 (Ref:3030230)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Yes, it is push-rod suspension.
Change of the suspension type is accepted in JAF-GT300/500.
Therefore, almost all JAF-GT300 car has an in-board suspension.
Although the supplier of the damper of BRZ is not announced, I think that it is a product made by SACHS.

Sorry, it is made by Bilstein according to this blog.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...blog/25544383/

thanks for the clarification

TF110 · 24 Feb 2012, 08:46 (Ref:3030243)

Front shot from the video I screen captured of the GTR-

Big difference in the front bumper is noticeable, as is the new mirrors.

Japanese Samurai · 24 Feb 2012, 09:27 (Ref:3030269)

NISSAN AND NISMO UNVEIL 2012 MOTORSPORTS ACTIVITY PLAN
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS...0224-02-e.html

TF110 · 24 Feb 2012, 10:50 (Ref:3030311)

Wonder how Krumm will do in the Nismo team. The car looks better than 2011's car. Can't wait till next month.

BBSB · 24 Feb 2012, 13:01 (Ref:3030364)

The 2012 GTR looks fast! I was hoping for a Honda fight back this year but after seeing Nissan's 2012 challenger and their driver line-up (which didn't change from last year, except for Krumm in Ben's place) I don't think Honda and their weak driver line-up have much of a chance, unless they bring a significantly faster car which I doubt knowing* that the development was in limbo during 2011 (because of the earthquake and tsunami that hugely affected Honda on all aspects) and that the only changes for this year is the update that was planed for mid 2011 season (unless they are completely lying - which is very unlike them).

*from Honda's 2012 SGT presentation.

BBSB · 24 Feb 2012, 13:53 (Ref:3030388)

Now that we know the full driver line-up from the 3 manufacturers in GT500 for 2012, my predictions as the main figures for the championship are:

#46 GTR Yanagida/Quintarelli (Duh!!)
#23 GTR Motoyama/Krumm (Ben may be gone but Nissan was smart to call Krumm back. Anyone knows his quality and he has tons of experience in Skylines/GTRs.
#39 SC430 Wakisaka/Ishiura (watch out for this pairing, in my opinion this will be the strongest Lexus team this year (and the michelins will play a part in that)).
#6 SC430 Ito/Oshima
#38 SC430 Tachikawa/Hirate

Honda, meh... I really can't see a single team which gives me confidence for the championship. They have a few good drivers but continue to fail to create the right pairings. It's the same typical Honda pairing... good driver + bad driver combo. #18 lost Duval and in his place is the rookie Van Dame. I like the name (

) but he's still a newcomer so we'll have to see how he does. Still I think he will do good enough for me to put this team as the best hope for Honda in 2012.
So,
#18 HSV-010 Kogure/Van Dam
#17 HSV-010 Kaneishi/Tsukakoshi (mainly because of Tsukakoshi)

JorritVD · 24 Feb 2012, 15:52 (Ref:3030442)

don't know if it was already posted here:

banzailap · 25 Feb 2012, 00:28 (Ref:3030670)

Good to see Hasemi-san back with the number #3. This is a bit of a mystery as the car was sporting the #52 during Sepang tests... Does that mean that Team Shift will eventually enter with a SLS as it was speculated before ?
Good also to see Sekiguchi under the Nissan wing. He was not "corporate" enough in his earlier years to fit in a constructor's program, but the kid is really fast. I think that Nissan will not regret their gamble.

aneesh99 · 25 Feb 2012, 21:46 (Ref:3031072)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBSB

#39 SC430 Wakisaka/Ishiura (watch out for this pairing, in my opinion this will be the strongest Lexus team this year (and the michelins will play a part in that)).

Aren't there clashes with WEC and SGT? With Toyota lauching a full campaign from Le Mans onwards with 2 cars (I think), what's gonna happen with Ishiura? Brazil and Fuji clash, as do China and Fuji...

Victor_RO · 25 Feb 2012, 21:49 (Ref:3031075)

Quote:

Originally Posted by aneesh99

Aren't there clashes with WEC and SGT? With Toyota lauching a full campaign from Le Mans onwards with 2 cars (I think), what's gonna happen with Ishiura? Brazil and Fuji clash, as do China and Fuji...

Second car is confirmed only for Le Mans right now.

TF110 · 26 Feb 2012, 03:49 (Ref:3031265)

SGT has said they can modify the dates to not clash with the WEC. This was said earlier in this thread.

TF110 · 26 Feb 2012, 04:43 (Ref:3031291)

Nissan SGT 2012 broadcast-

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nissan..._medium=social

TF110 · 26 Feb 2012, 05:32 (Ref:3031300)

2012 Nismo GTR

RubberFreak · 26 Feb 2012, 12:02 (Ref:3031419)

Hi folks,
it is a pleasure to read your posts... 2012 will be fun for sure and Toyota and Nissan will most certainly be the key actors for many reasons:
1) Nissan is the defending champion and Toyota did not win the past two years, so now it is time for them

2) their drivers line-ups are strong.
3) they have both been working hard on their cars
4) Within each manufacturers we have a tire battle...

Sad for Honda but because of all this Toyota/Nissan will for sure attract most of the attention.

Cheers!

TF110 · 26 Feb 2012, 21:19 (Ref:3031629)

I wouldn't count out Honda yet, we may not think their drivers are the best, but they may pull a surprise!

Japanese Samurai · 27 Feb 2012, 09:01 (Ref:3031785)

RUN UP Sports (#360) announced 2012 SGT participation plan
Car: Corvette Z06R GT3
Driver: Atsushi Tanaka (owner driver), Yasushi Kikuchi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDxiuISlI4I

Japanese Samurai · 28 Feb 2012, 09:16 (Ref:3032319)

Team SARD (#39) announced 2012 livery.
http://www.sard.co.jp/race_r/r2012/news/20120228.html

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