What is Aston Martin up to? - Page 44

canam · 6 Mar 2009, 14:38 (Ref:2410427)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj choc ice

You're not the only one thats worried about the project Aslak, it does indeed appear that in these early stages the Project is already running into difficulty much like the Swiss Spirit Lola Audi of 2007, That project ran into difficulty early on after only a race or two. However in that case the circumstances were different to now but im skeptical as to how AMR will come out the other end after this, it would not surprise me if AMR switched to a LeMans only programme.

In terms of running costs, there are at least three 'big money' providers in the driver lineup and the money is of a good quality nature (known to pay the right amount on the right day) so I don't think that will be a problem for LMS and LM.

I would be more concerned about the backers for the 'design and construction' of the car--given the current issues about its homologation.

fausto · 8 Mar 2009, 09:39 (Ref:2411449)

Curiously on the nose of the car there's only the Aston Martin badge
http://www.endurance-info.com/2009_L...0_Test_203.jpg

The Badger · 8 Mar 2009, 11:46 (Ref:2411537)

That Lola AM is a fine looking beast !!! Didnt expect it to look so good .

**PascaLM** · 8 Mar 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2411569)

Splendid ! with the front lights, it looks like a 917 ! Magnifique !

ROULE, ASTON MARTIN !

(Sorry, I couldn't resist...)

HORNDAWG · 8 Mar 2009, 20:18 (Ref:2411601)

I guess Enge did not like the looks of it, as he sure did rearrange it!

Here

L.P.

airbusA346 · 8 Mar 2009, 20:34 (Ref:2411609)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I guess Enge did not like the looks of it, as he sure did rearrange it!

Here

L.P.

Hopefully the tub isn't written off. Seen as Howard-Chappell says it looks pretty grim.

Tom.

Joe Taylor · 8 Mar 2009, 21:11 (Ref:2411641)

I can imagine it now:

Dear Mr Birrane

One of our drivers accidentally rearranged one of our swans at this weekend's test. Please could we have another ugly duckling to transform?

Yours sincerely

David Richards

ger80 · 8 Mar 2009, 21:15 (Ref:2411644)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Taylor

I can imagine it now:

Dear Mr Birrane

One of our drivers accidentally rearranged one of our swans at this weekend's test. Please could we have another ugly duckling to transform?

Yours sincerely

David Richards

LOL
Post of the year

FGE · 8 Mar 2009, 21:19 (Ref:2411647)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Taylor

I can imagine it now:

Dear Mr Birrane

One of our drivers accidentally rearranged one of our swans at this weekend's test. Please could we have another ugly duckling to transform?

Yours sincerely

David Richards

Never ever, because it would state it´s a Lola.

The Badger · 9 Mar 2009, 01:06 (Ref:2411753)

Quote:

Originally Posted by airbusA346

Hopefully the tub isn't written off. Seen as Howard-Chappell says it looks pretty grim.

Tom.

Well , there is still a tub knocking about someplace , the 2nd of last years AMR 2nd chassis , or this could scupper the AMR Eastern entry ?

cmk · 9 Mar 2009, 02:23 (Ref:2411777)

This all may prove to be a test of the concept that the pound is thicker than water...or something.

Tim the Grey · 9 Mar 2009, 08:44 (Ref:2411930)

No greater love hath any man than he should write a BIG cheque to his friend?

kingkai · 9 Mar 2009, 08:50 (Ref:2411935)

Or they need someone else to buy a new one

Tim the Grey · 9 Mar 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2412086)

Dave Richards interview in Autosport says that tub is written off, as it was a 13g hit...
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73628

Dear Lola.

One new DBR12 tub please.

Deliver next day to HTTP Paul Ricard, or within the week to Prodrive Banbury.

Love.

zac510 · 9 Mar 2009, 12:18 (Ref:2412089)

Surely they'd budget for a new tub at some point in the season, perhaps just not quite this soon..

KA · 9 Mar 2009, 12:45 (Ref:2412113)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Dave Richards interview in Autosport says that tub is written off, as it was a 13g hit...
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73628

Dear Lola.

One new DBR12 tub please.

Deliver next day to HTTP Paul Ricard, or within the week to Prodrive Banbury.

Love.

Back in '89, the Aston Group C project suffered early delays after the first AMR1 chassis was written off in a testing shunt- As I remember they ended up missing the first race. I hope this isn't setting a new Aston Martin tradition....

the.cosmic.pope · 9 Mar 2009, 12:57 (Ref:2412130)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Dave Richards interview in Autosport says that tub is written off, as it was a 13g hit...
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73628

Dear Lola.

One new DBR12 tub please.

Deliver next day to HTTP Paul Ricard, or within the week to Prodrive Banbury.

Love.

Dear Dave,

LOL

Regards,
Lola

Aslak Vind · 9 Mar 2009, 12:59 (Ref:2412135)

Hopefully Enge didnt cause that crash, he has an unlucky trackrecord in that area.

deggis · 9 Mar 2009, 13:04 (Ref:2412141)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Hopefully Enge didnt cause that crash, he has an unlucky trackrecord in that area.

Enge confirmed that he had made a mistake at Signes, which is taken with only a lift in an LMP1 prototype. "I went on the kerb on the exit, the car bottomed out and I spun," he said. "If you spin at when you are traveling at such a high speed, you might need even more run-off than this track has to offer."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73616

Aslak Vind · 9 Mar 2009, 13:16 (Ref:2412148)

Sounds almost like the last time he smashed a AM at Le Mans. He needs to learn that limit, thats what differentiates the good endurancedrivers from the brilliant ones.

prototype · 9 Mar 2009, 13:17 (Ref:2412150)

Quote:

Originally Posted by the.cosmic.pope

Dear Dave,

LOL

Regards,
Lola

Even funnier!

deggis · 9 Mar 2009, 13:24 (Ref:2412159)

-Wrong thread-

SebringMG · 9 Mar 2009, 16:39 (Ref:2412302)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zac510

Surely they'd budget for a new tub at some point in the season, perhaps just not quite this soon..

Third car was due to be delivered soon (if not already) i suspect this may be the end of the third cars entry at LM........

HORNDAWG · 9 Mar 2009, 17:52 (Ref:2412350)

Hmm, I thought that the 3rd car was the other Charouz car from last year with the "AMR" body panels affixed. Is there any news on how bad the tub is? Is it a definite write-off? Or can it be repaired?

L.P.

deggis · 9 Mar 2009, 18:08 (Ref:2412367)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Is it a definite write-off?

Richards said yes in Autosport interview (posted on previous page if you missed the link).

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