Tiger
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I'm off to the Aussie GP again this year Last time there was 2004
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fred7
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I really wana do that tiger but cant get anyone to go!!!
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willay
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Anyone been to Monaco for the race weekend?
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fred7
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You thinking of going willay?? Went spa lastyear well worth iy
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Kyle T
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I've never been to Monaco (nor know anybody who has) but I did read once on an F1 forum something that stuck with me for some reason.
It basically said that Monaco was marvelous place to visit - but NOT during a GP weekend. They recommended visiting Monaco at any other time during the year to walk the circuit in relative peace and see the various sights in your own time... then go see a GP somewhere more suited for catering for visitors.
I'd still like to go though
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Tiger
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quote: Originally posted by fred7
I really wana do that tiger but cant get anyone to go!!!
No excuses!
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Dave
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I went when I was about 13/14. It was brilliant to walk the circuit, go through the tunnel, past swimming pool etc. I do remember it being horrendously expensive though, I can only guess that it's worse come GP time. I always think you'd need loads of money to do Monaco properly too compared to other GP's, no supping your own beers on the campsite etc.
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by Tiger
I'm off to the Aussie GP again this year Last time there was 2004
I've been round in a Datsun 280C
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Dom
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Few days 'til the Lotus launch; be interesting to see what Scarbs or Windsor's thoughts are on it
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Tiger
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I drove my Ford Falcon 1992 Station wagon round it too!
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Dom
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Tyre colour changes (very minor) -
Pirelli Explains video
[Edited on 24-01-2013 by Dom]
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Dom
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Another Hamilton in Merc gear pic -
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AK
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Monaco - Go for the classic/historic racing.
We went a few years back, just before the F1 so everything is gearing up for it, but its still not jam-packed. Great place
Hooning round in a Bently GT wasnt bad either (had to just honk in through the tunnel of course!), but still showed my scottishness by scoffing at the £14 beers in Cafe du Paris Made a weekend of it, visiting Cannes on the way back too.
[Edited on 25-01-2013 by AK]
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AK
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oh, and if you go to Monanco you HAVE to check out the princes' collection :O
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.384606524010.161493.500364010&type=3
some generic Monaco sights
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willay
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Well I have travel arrangements in place to go during the GP weekend but I wanted some advice on how to see the race from those who have done it, I haven't had a google yet.
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Dom
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Lotus launch tonight at 19:15!
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Cole
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Booked my silverstone tickets at the weekend. Is it live anywhere Dom
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Cole
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Mmm so what's changed then couldn't really see a lot
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Dom
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quote: Originally posted by Cole
Mmm so what's changed then couldn't really see a lot
Spotted new side boards and what looked like RBR-esque exhaust arse end. Although i suspect the E21 was in 'launch spec' and missing a lot of the fancier parts.
Roll on McLaren launch this Thursday though.
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http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/e21-steering-wheel.jpg
Official lotus team picture of Kimi's steering wheel.
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fred7
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Anyone watch the mp4-28 release? Heard it was a good build up. Seen pics but didnt watch. Cars seems the same but they say completly different underneath i bloody hope so!!
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Robin
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Vanity panel
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Dom
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McLaren have increased the height of their tub which seems a little odd considering they've been running short tubs for a while. They've also gone for a pull-rod setup at the front and for a larger wishbone arrangement, aka RBR style, at the rear which essentially covers the rear drive shaft and smooths out the airflow around it.
As always it's launch spec, so we won't see the big changes until testing/Australia.
Fred - McLaren have the launch on their Youtube channel; worth watching for the car parade.
Edit - Should really read what i write; pull-rod is what their moving to not push-rod.
[Edited on 01-02-2013 by Dom]
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Kyle T
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Just been looking at pics of the new Ferrari.
Looks quite sexy tbh.
This is the dullest year I can remember for launches though, other than pushrod suspension at the front - nobody is changing anything
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