ScTCC: New technical rules for 2012 - Page 2

**FIRE** · 17 Aug 2010, 09:08 (Ref:2745778)

In rally (WRC, S2000) they convert from FWD to AWD.

If it's a rule so everybody has to switch to RWD I don't think it's a problem.

NaBUru38 · 17 Aug 2010, 14:07 (Ref:2745950)

The Argentine Top Race uses RWD prototype cars with Passat, Mondeo and Vectra silhouettes.

Sodemo · 17 Aug 2010, 21:42 (Ref:2746273)

I believe Ford and Vauxhall experimented with RWD back in the early 90s (BTCC) but they couldn't get the gearbox to supply enough power or something.

gregc · 17 Aug 2010, 23:22 (Ref:2746310)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

silhouettes

And there's my problem. The NGTC rules get very close to the line but for me, at least, they are just about ok. Moving away from the original drivetrain is one way of crossing the line. Touring cars are supposed to be production based (DTM and similar are not, to me, touring cars) and one of the keys to that has to be the drivetrain. As well as full spaceframes and so on...

Personally, especially given where economies are right now, NGTC is by a long way the best option. A bit more power than currently (320 - 330bhp ultimately seems right to me), spec subframes etc to keep costs down, but sticking with the original drive layout - the balance of that is about right as far as I'm concerned.

Jimmy Magnusson · 18 Sep 2010, 17:33 (Ref:2761295)

They said they would present the new regs this weekend. Have they?

JMeissner · 18 Sep 2010, 18:02 (Ref:2761302)

Nope, nothing yet.

Jimmy Magnusson · 18 Sep 2010, 18:17 (Ref:2761309)

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Originally Posted by JMeissner

Nope, nothing yet.

If they're going to, they should have a press conference. One would think. Don't you have media accreditation? No invite sent then I suspect. And since you're part of a team you probably know more, though I respect you may not be at liberty to say. If the teams do not know yet, well, it's a bit worrying if a series chooses a new set of regulations without really talking to the ones who actually pay (or have to find the money) for the spectacle.

JMeissner · 19 Sep 2010, 09:02 (Ref:2761455)

No press conference and no information on a decision for the new regs yet. Has been delayed.

PorscheFanNo1 · 19 Sep 2010, 22:18 (Ref:2761702)

I wonder what the reason for that could be. Hope they decide soon tho, so the teams will have time to build new cars.
However, have they said anything about a transition period between the S2000 and the new regs, or are S2000 cars a total no-no for 2012?

Speed-King · 20 Sep 2010, 10:20 (Ref:2761808)

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Originally Posted by PorscheFanNo1

I wonder what the reason for that could be. Hope they decide soon tho, so the teams will have time to build new cars.
However, have they said anything about a transition period between the S2000 and the new regs, or are S2000 cars a total no-no for 2012?

Best case: Just waiting for the official presentation of the BTCC-Avensis at Brands to have a quick look at the finished product before they give the go-ahead.

PorscheFanNo1 · 20 Sep 2010, 19:52 (Ref:2762119)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Best case: Just waiting for the official presentation of the BTCC-Avensis at Brands to have a quick look at the finished product before they give the go-ahead.

Could be, in that case tho I think we are loosing Volvo to WTCC since they seem keen on FIA regs.

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