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13 Jan 2006, 18:51 (Ref:1500666) | #1 | ||
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Willem Toet (and other hillclimbers, 2006)
With Willem's new appointment at BMW Sauber F1 based at Hinwil in Switzerland does this mean we will not be seeing Willem on the Hills in the UK in 2006?
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13 Jan 2006, 19:46 (Ref:1500710) | #2 | ||
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Having spoken to Willem this week, I fully expect to see him on the hills this year but with, how shall I put it.....?, a slightly different power plant than last year. Some others on here will possibly have more details but....... it sounds interesting. |
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13 Jan 2006, 19:49 (Ref:1500711) | #3 | ||
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Lets hope we see him out we need a character like Willem in Hillclimbing!
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Hush Hush!
I undertstand the engine will be a V8 Turbocharged unit!
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It may just mean that he arrives at his accident faster! Good to hear not only that he is in a job again but that we will still enjoy his stirring performances on the hills. Wonder how he would like a run at Curborough for a change?
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Where ever he is based I hope that he does manage to compete as he has to be one of the nicest men you could ever wish to meet.
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Stuart, any chance you could PM me Willem's new e-mail address if you have it?
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Fortunately the catering extended to the lower ranks of the Force team as well, Team talks from DG also enabled me to set a PB @Doune last sept.
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I can't beleive it! The force boys drinking! That must of been a first
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I note that this is now official. Autosport is quoting Neil Peters describing it as a '99 XDV8 Champ Car engine in twin-turbo form, developing around 700bhp. It also says Willem will 'attempt' to fit in a full campaign. I hope he manages.
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Remember, that's only what Neil would admit to. So that's 700bhp+VAT, plus allowances for dyno error being rounded down, add a tweak of the in-cockpit boost button, should give an actual output of around 1100...
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Is that the low boost mode with socks in the intake? Is his onboard camera turbo rated? Who's his aero man? So many questions....
Isn't boost adjustable, so maybe on some hills you would have low boost, and then there are the so called Power Hills.... Awwwwgggg..... |
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I'm twitching at the prospect already - 150mph approach to Bottom Ess on full boost?
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I'm just glad you all know about it now. I've known for quite a while and been bursting to say but obviously couldn't.
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the XD http://www.lolachampcar.com/Cosworth%20XD.htm
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