What should I ask BMW M GmbH in Geneva on the McLaren engine?

Gustav · #1 02-22-2007, 11:11 AM

hurstg01 · #2 02-22-2007, 01:38 PM

ask them why the went the normally aspirated route, as clearly supercharging is the way to go

Gustav · #3 02-22-2007, 01:49 PM

mini magic · #4 02-22-2007, 01:51 PM

Nice

Gustav · #5 02-22-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mini magic

Nice

Jota 5084 · #6 02-22-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hurstg01

ask them why the went the normally aspirated route, as clearly supercharging is the way to go

LOL

Gustav · #7 02-22-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jota 5084

LOL

BMW.WilliamsF1Team · #8 02-22-2007, 04:21 PM

Ask them how many spares they made. They told me they didn't make any spares, which I don't believe.

mini magic · #9 02-22-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gustav

I was replying to hursts post

carbuilder2002 · #10 02-22-2007, 05:39 PM

OK suppose a Mac blows it's engine in the 90's revival races? Or come to that I am sure McLaren would have not sold a series of GTR's for racing without spare engines as seen as engine blowups are quite common in racing, even historic racing.
I can't believe there are no replacements in case of a disaster, would certainly deter me from racing one knowing if it went bang I would be left with an expensive imobile carcase.

guyturner · #11 02-22-2007, 07:54 PM

If there were no spare engines it would not really be a problem as BMW would still be in a position to produce what ever parts were required and I am sure the only issue regarding a complete new engine would be the price that they would charge.

amanichen · #12 02-22-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by carbuilder2002

OK suppose a Mac blows it's engine in the 90's revival races? Or come to that I am sure McLaren would have not sold a series of GTR's for racing without spare engines as seen as engine blowups are quite common in racing, even historic racing.
I can't believe there are no replacements in case of a disaster, would certainly deter me from racing one knowing if it went bang I would be left with an expensive imobile carcase.

As long as there's money to be made, I doubt BMW would refuse to build more S70/2s. I'm sure restarting production would command a price premium, but I also doubt that the typical F1 owner would let the car sit and rot because it costs too much to repair. Look at the people who pay $200k for a refit and overhaul when they buy a used F1...

BMW.WilliamsF1Team · #13 02-23-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by carbuilder2002

OK suppose a Mac blows it's engine in the 90's revival races? Or come to that I am sure McLaren would have not sold a series of GTR's for racing without spare engines as seen as engine blowups are quite common in racing, even historic racing.
I can't believe there are no replacements in case of a disaster, would certainly deter me from racing one knowing if it went bang I would be left with an expensive imobile carcase.

Well, it did seem that when a GTR had engines problems, they'd just bring out an entirely new GTR to replace it.

But seriously, I'm sure they have spare parts, not entire engines. So they could do a rebuild since I doubt the block would be completely ruined and unable to be reused.

cabrio92 · #14 02-23-2007, 06:41 AM

Hmm ask them if they serviced Swiss F1 (#001, #048 and also Ojjeh's cars when located in Geneva like #073)

thanks !

Phil

PS : alsso verify that #075 was really sold last year by Ferrari Geneva.

Gustav · #15 02-23-2007, 01:16 PM

So BMW M GmbH do service McLaren F1? wiow that is nice!

S70/2, I liek that

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Originally Posted by cabrio92

Hmm ask them if they serviced Swiss F1 (#001, #048 and also Ojjeh's cars when located in Geneva like #073)

thanks !

Phil

PS : alsso verify that #075 was really sold last year by Ferrari Geneva.

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