Rocketsports to launch Jaguar XKR GT2

[Tim the Grey]

I think Jag will decide VERY soon whether to fish or cut bait. That cannot be good publicity. Regardless of who did what, or why, or not. Better to blow up in 2nd place after 23 hours. Then you are a gallant loser. That was a debacle.

Sadly.

Here's hoping they back it, and make it work, huh?

[JagtechOhio]

merlot, I certainly couldn't give you an answer, not knowing what sort of crank trigger they are using.

The crank triggers Jag has used on road cars are simple, and there are never any voltage spikes in the ignition system which create problems. They generate an AC voltage signal dependant on engine speed.

The harness is shielded electrically, no drama.

[aeroehl]

They need to turn the whole program over to Riley. They have the resources and connections to make the car competitive and sell them to customers. RSR has been the disappointment that we all hoped they would not be.

[jaguarista]

I think that with a good investment in test on track and support of Riley Techonlogies the car can be competitive. The car it's only 6 months old, don't forget.

It's sure that Jaguar will not accept others negative results.

[Mike_Wooshy]

Intresting to see on the Jaguar career's website that they are searching for a Motorsport program manager..... hopefully whoever gets the job will move program either "in house" or push PG to produce a decent car.......

[The Badger]

I saw this beast in France , absolutly lovely sounding animal , shame its a crok of **** though .

[Bentley03]

The car performed as predicted (surprise surprise).

This effort (or lack of) is a joke and a complete disgrace to the Jaguar name.

[Aysedasi]

Yep, the Jaguar sure turned out to be 2010's Lamborghini.........

Does every Le Mans race now need a complete no-hoper?

[Victor_RO]

Well we don't want too much of that boring ol' reliability... it's much more fun when cars start blowing up or shunting themselves off the black stuff from the first hour.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Yep, the Jaguar sure turned out to be 2010's Lamborghini.........

Does every Le Mans race now need a complete no-hoper?

Actually, I would give that honor to Autocon. Sorry about that guys.

[jaguarista]

Are planned test ???!

[merlot brougham]

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Well we don't want too much of that boring ol' reliability...

Some would argue that it was as reliable as Jags usually are

[JAG]

Would it be unrealisitc to suggest RSR could run a Jaguar engined P2 with the GT2 program going elsewhere?

[skycafe]

A P2 bought in chassis may work for RSR, but right now they look like they should give the engine and everything else over to someone else.

[Mike_Wooshy]

totally agree with that statement my friend....

[JHamilton]

I agree too.

I've said this before, but I think the issue with the engine, whether it's cooling or engine management, have been the major issue all along. I don't think they even know how good or bad the chassis is. I don't think plunking the RSR engine in an LMP2 will do anyone any favors. Let's not forget the tires either....

[merlot brougham]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

Let's not forget the tires either....

That's an outstanding point. Because of the lack of pace and lack of pushing the tires they could get the engine and chassis totally sorted and then have to spend another year developing the Yokohamas.

[Tim the Grey]

I reckon a P2 effort with a Jag engine is not an impossibility...
Maybe even BOTH sides of the pond.

[Tim the Grey]

Originally Posted by merlot brougham

Some would argue that it was as reliable as Jags usually are

And THAT one line indicates why Jaguar should bring it in house, and throw engineers at it, and make it work. Too much prestige at stake, right now...

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

I reckon a P2 effort with a Jag engine is not an impossibility...
Maybe even BOTH sides of the pond.

I hope not, given the price cap the ACO have announced for future LMP2's.

Jaguar need to sever ties with RSR immediately and start over. I can think of umpteen suitable technical partners for either a GT or LMP programme. They just need to speak to the right people!

[Tim the Grey]

That underlined bit? I believe they already may have...
But I never said anything.
And you never heard it, OK?

I still think they should examine the RSR effort, in detail, and determine if it CAN be salvaged. Then either fish, or cut bait and start over again. But they really DARE not leave it 'as is'...

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

That underlined bit? I believe they already may have...
But I never said anything.
And you never heard it, OK?

I still think they should examine the RSR effort, in detail, and determine if it CAN be salvaged. Then either fish, or cut bait and start over again. But they really DARE not leave it 'as is'...

What you didn't say regarding the underlined bit........I know........but obviously, I didn't know that!

Unfortunately, I see nothing in the RSR effort worth salvaging. I'm not even convinced it's worth examining it in detail.

[jaguarista]

This is Your opinion. Indeed, the Jaguar will stand restructuring the team JaguarRSR, new manager, new strategy. The support of Jaguar is now direct and soon you will see the results.

[Tim the Grey]

That is pretty much what I'd heard... So I hope they DO throw the right resource in the right places, and make it work right, this time...

[JAG]

Is Geoff Kingston from the Sumo Power Nissan GT-R team going to Jaguar?