USCC Sebring and Daytona Test Nov.2013

[pederb]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

The Viper has the unfair advantage of being run by the guy that built it...

And Porsche has no such resources and they never tested it in Germany before shipping them here?

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by David Land

Ok not gonna lie, this is a sexy looking race car.... never thought I would say that about a DP!

Those who remained neutral until they saw the cars on track now look wise. On the other hand, those who ranted and raged about cars they hadn't even seen on track now look ridiculous.

Yes, that is a very sexy race car. It reminds me of the Maserati MC12 GT1 car a little bit.

[Speed-King]

Originally Posted by pederb

And Porsche has no such resources and they never tested it in Germany before shipping them here?

No, but the teams on the ground in Sebring will still have some learning to do...

Also, I think the Viper has had some test seasons at Roebling a few weeks ago.

[Danathar]

Originally Posted by David Land

Ok not gonna lie, this is a sexy looking race car.... never thought I would say that about a DP!

Yea, I've never liked the other DPs' always thought they were ugly as sin, but the DP Corvette was always a favorite of mine.

[Danathar]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Looks like the updates for the DPs will indeed put them in the right performance envelope: 1.53.400 for the AEX Vette so far, the LMP2 pole for the 12 Hours this year was 1:51.159.

Yea, if you figure that the P2 will be a bit slower due to running LeMans configuration it's going to be pretty close.

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Beetle

Those who remained neutral until they saw the cars on track now look wise. On the other hand, those who ranted and raged about cars they hadn't even seen on track now look ridiculous.

Yes, that is a very sexy race car. It reminds me of the Maserati MC12 GT1 car a little bit.

Or a Saleen S7.




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[Beetle]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Or a Saleen S7.




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I always quite liked that car.

Sorry guys, I just can't help myself... what can the doom-and-gloom "fans" say now that DPs and P2s are running at the same speed? Maybe NASCAR was right this time?

[TRspitfirefan]

Originally Posted by Beetle

Sorry guys, I just can't help myself... what can the doom-and-gloom "fans" say now that DPs and P2s are running at the same speed? Maybe NASCAR was right this time?

I miss LMP1.

[HORNDAWG]

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[TRspitfirefan]

Originally Posted by FstrthnU

I'll wait till I see these things in motion on TV before I make any comments about their appearance.

It will look strange, running in the same race as the Mazda/Lolas, the ESM HPD's and the other P2 cars.

The new additions to the DP's do help the look of the cars a little.

[Beetle]

Who's in the Horton #73 Porsche? They've just been cruising the last few laps... :/

[Salamus]

That DP definitely looks better but there is still something about it that hurts my eyes...

[Tim240z]

Originally Posted by TRspitfirefan

It will look strange, running in the same race as the Mazda/Lolas, the ESM HPD's and the other P2 cars.

The new additions to the DP's do help the look of the cars a little.

Fixed it for you :P

[yamato]

Bravo,... That's a good one

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by Tim240z

Fixed it for you :P

MY EYES!!!

[PointDSM]

The only issue I have with the DP's now (after the additions for 2014) is the lack of aero on the side pods. While an LMP2 has side pods (the part between the front & rear wheels and to the side of the driver compartment) that actually assist the car, the DP's have cardboard boxes.

The front & rear appearance and aero is great, but the sides have always been my issue (since they got rid of the Gen 1 DP's).

The DP's are still tanks compared to LMP cars, and that is not a compliment.

[MoMedic9019]

Lol....that actually isn't horrid looking.

[Bob Riebe]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

The DP's are still tanks compared to LMP cars, and that is not a compliment.

As Lmps look like something that crawled out the woodworks, it is not an insult either.

[Matt]

I prefer the lack of side aero...makes the cars look cleaner.

GTP-era stuff.

[HORNDAWG]

Currently.....







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[Breitling24]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

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So, we're comparing a brand new car to cars that are eligible for historics... that actually works for me! Whoohooo

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by Beetle

I always quite liked that car.

Sorry guys, I just can't help myself... what can the doom-and-gloom "fans" say now that DPs and P2s are running at the same speed? Maybe NASCAR was right this time?

No they weren't. They'll never be right.

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Breitling24

So, we're comparing a brand new car to cars that are eligible for historics... that actually works for me! Whoohooo

No we're comparing a DPs body lines to cars that were, and are, quite liked by Sports Car enthusiasts.









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[Breitling24]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

No we're comparing a DPs body lines to cars that were, and are, quite liked by Sports Car enthusiasts.


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Yes, I know that, hence my use of the words "comparing," and "works for me." Fascinating how you'll find something contrary to say to someone that's agreeing with you.

[freeballin]

The DP was a good looking car. Now it's a great looking car. What a sexy beast.