New teaser with Michelin : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7pevOZymok&feature=youtu.be I'm proud to have participated of this teaser (you can see me at 0'55")
The one that was posted is a load of bollocks, My estimation is a rough guess going by the sort of lap times that the current Megane can get round there with some choice modifications
i would have thought Renault have put a top driver behind the wheel and not one of us track day lads, surely they would be much quicker?
My thoughts exactly, id be putting one of the VLN racers in it who can drive the ring blindfolded and with razor blades wedged under their fingernails
On that note, I have seen a few Meganes with basic suspension work/tyres and stock power do easy sub 8 mins laps with an experienced "amateur" driver at the wheel
i would love to have a few laps, but every time i watch a few videos it scares the bejesus out of me.
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That kind of suggests they are very confident at going faster still. Looking forward to seeing the final time.
I love the rile you get on this forum, all fun and games boys! Nobody check the time on the ohlins watch? I suspect they will get under 7m50, with a good driver and that suspension and those tyres.... didnt they say the 265 trophy did under 8 but not officially? And the .R did a quicker time than official too?
Around 8 mins Dan, this is why I'm not that impressed, they've had nearly 6 years of new technology with power, better brakes, better suspension, it's bound to beat it .
of course its going to beat it. They wouldnt have all the promotion if it only gets 7:59 for example. Its going to be a good lot less.
It says Safety Car on the back window unless I'm mistaken, this could just be a custom specced interior intended for track use/pace making.