Gen 3

[stevo qld]

I continue to be delighted with the Brad Jones video explanations of Gen 3 advancements, problems and solutions.

Well done Brad and BJR 

[stevo qld]

Ford team linked to Camaro Supercars switch
Story by Andrew van Leeuwen •
18h

Talk of a sensational defection from one of the five Ford teams has been gaining traction since the recent Sydney SuperNight.

It comes as the Blue Oval squads continue to struggle against the Camaro-shod outfits due to a lack of rear tyre life.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/motorsports/ford-team-linked-to-camaro-supercars-switch/ar-AA1fd3Dj?ocid=msedgntphdr&cvid=c28abfceaf6f47859716100f3bf3f1c4&ei=10

[AlbertM]

There it is. Was going to put that up in the silly season thread but couldn't find it.

Grove or BRT likely, WAU less so. DJR and Tickford very unlikely.

[skaifeman]

Can Grove just arrive at the next round with the Camaro shape?
I'm sure all you'd need is a donk and to change a few mounting points/brackets for panels? Everything else (between Mustang/Camaro) is the same?

I continue to be delighted with the Brad Jones video explanations of Gen 3 advancements, problems and solutions.

Well done Brad and BJR 

It really is a great insight. Similarly when the Kelly's did their Road to Mustang series.

[mikeamerica84]

A Gen 3 comparison from SVG after the Indy round:

"Just a different type of pace," he said of what happened Sunday compared to an Australian Supercars event. "Here it's very intense the way you have to drive the car, and V8s at the moment — you're driving very slowly and delicately. These things you have to hustle the whole time. It's really fun."

https://racer.com/2023/08/13/van-gisbergen-getting-closer-to-nascar-move-after-indy-top-10/

[AlbertM]

Well, Bathurst is next and Supercars are still no closer to parity. Word is the ship carrying the new magic sensors and dyno was lost with all hands over the sight of MH370.

[skaifeman]

Well, Bathurst is next and Supercars are still no closer to parity. Word is the ship carrying the new magic sensors and dyno was lost with all hands over the sight of MH370.

  

[AlbertM]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/09/21/cog-back-under-supercars-parity-lens/

No wonder Supercar are reluctant to thoroughly test Gen3 parity. COG is one of the most simplest things to get right. The scales tip or they don't and they still flubbed it.

[AlbertM]

https://supercarxtra.com.au/news/plan-to-finally-fix-gen3-aero/

One does wonder if Ford forced Supercars hand. But then again Supercar are just as likely to let the current parity farce continue. Given Supercars unwillingness to pursue parity when GM are winning.

[AlbertM]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/supercars-bathurst-1000-news-2023-dick-johnson-slams-category-over-wind-tunnel-testing/8023496f-9d75-410f-9162-36cfe2c42784

[Bloopy]

It could've been a very profitable decade for someone if only they'd thought to build a proper wind tunnel in Australia 10 years ago!

[skaifeman]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/supercars-bathurst-1000-news-2023-dick-johnson-slams-category-over-wind-tunnel-testing/8023496f-9d75-410f-9162-36cfe2c42784

...and he's bang on the money.

[stevo qld]

With the latest wheel nut saga, after many previous attempts and a swag of other mechanical defect rectifications, such as the steering, I wonder if some of the item changes from Gen 2 to Gen 3 were actually necessary or just change for the sake of change.

[AlbertM]

With less carry over 888 get to make more money supplying other teams with their dodgy designed parts.

[AlbertM]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/supercars-bathurst-1000-news-2023-dick-johnson-slams-category-over-wind-tunnel-testing/8023496f-9d75-410f-9162-36cfe2c42784

...and he's bang on the money.

Essentially what Ford teams and their supporters have been saying for months. But they were just whinging then.