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by go_Rubens
06 Feb 2015, 23:24
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: F1 Rejects Track Designing Competition
Replies: 2905
Views: 4363551

Re: F1 Rejects Track Designing Competition

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6530040

If this track is deemed too close to Simtek's track, I'll make another one.
by go_Rubens
05 Feb 2015, 23:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: RIP Manor Racing (2010-2017)
Replies: 1693
Views: 779811

Re: The Marussia Thread

Sounds hypocritical that Force India would block Marussia's attempt to use the 2014 chassis based on Mallya's Twitter comments. Unless he had no say in the decision, but that's highly unlikely. The sources could be complete rubbish as well, which I'd hope is true. Not sure why Sauber would block Ma...
by go_Rubens
05 Feb 2015, 21:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: RIP Manor Racing (2010-2017)
Replies: 1693
Views: 779811

Re: The Marussia Thread

Sounds hypocritical that Force India would block Marussia's attempt to use the 2014 chassis based on Mallya's Twitter comments. Unless he had no say in the decision, but that's highly unlikely. The sources could be complete rubbish as well, which I'd hope is true. Not sure why Sauber would block Mar...
by go_Rubens
05 Feb 2015, 21:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The Caterham Thread
Replies: 531
Views: 60166

Re: The Caterham Thread

Ultimately inevitable though. The administrators conducted themselves in totally the wrong way. Finbarr O'Connell was a liability and the team was a complete mess - any potential buyer would have had to resolve a whole host of problems aside from the money and actually competing with a chassis. Far...
by go_Rubens
05 Feb 2015, 21:20
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 17 Up, season finished
Replies: 198
Views: 51871

Re: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 7 Up

2 power upgrades and a reliability upgrade please.
by go_Rubens
03 Feb 2015, 17:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 pre-season testing thread
Replies: 95
Views: 8398

Re: The 2015 pre-season testing thread

McLaren had a good day today. But every time I hear news that they think they're OK something else goes wrong.
by go_Rubens
03 Feb 2015, 17:11
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Meanwhile, West Ham face punishment from FIFA for playing Diafra Sakho in the team's FA Cup tie against Bristol City when he was supposed to be with the Senegal national team, which the team exited the Africa Cup of Nations 48 hours after the Bristol City match. m If FIFA find West Ham guilty of bre...
by go_Rubens
02 Feb 2015, 18:37
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 pre-season testing thread
Replies: 95
Views: 8398

Re: The 2015 pre-season testing thread

From some video footage I've seen, the "red" on the McLaren appears like the classic McLaren orange.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lpHwEFGlMQI

Sounds like Honda have few, if any, big reliability problems. Once the sensors and electronics are sorted out, I think they'll be pretty much okay.
by go_Rubens
02 Feb 2015, 18:12
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

However, AC really need a new left back and center if they want to advance up the table. A more solid defense should help provide service up front as well, which Destro needs to use whatever service he gets. Well, this is what Antonelli and Paletta are for. I think these purchases are a tad knee-je...
by go_Rubens
02 Feb 2015, 13:26
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

I'd say Shaqiri is the player of highest profile brought into Serie A this season. Santon isn't too bad but he's nothing special. Perhaps a tiny improvement on the left, but tiny at most. It's almost as if one big signing is good enough for Mancini. Besides Shaqiri, everyone else on the table is med...
by go_Rubens
01 Feb 2015, 05:17
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Daniel Sturridge only needed his first 9 minutes back to make his presence known. For me, the goal was a just reward. I thnk Balotelli's last chance comes with Sturridge's return. If Brendan Rodgers can get Mario to work together with Daniel, perhaps Liverpool will be much more of a threat up front....
by go_Rubens
31 Jan 2015, 21:45
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Yes! For once, the kid should get more playing time, for one of my favorite teams as well. Hopefully, more howlers into the back of the net, but I don't care which Milan you sign for, both have major problems. Good luck Mattia. Man, that result for Wolfsburg against Bayern Munich. Perhaps a Bayern ...
by go_Rubens
31 Jan 2015, 14:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?
Replies: 1158
Views: 1196278

Re: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?

Fuji seems like a track that should be great, but some corners are a real pain in the backside, from my experience on Gran Turismo. Also, the old last corner was better in my opinion. I personally love the corners that I think you suggest are a "real pain in the backside." Likely the last...
by go_Rubens
31 Jan 2015, 00:13
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread
Replies: 1192
Views: 277583

Re: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread

Well, there is the 6 Hours of CotA, isn't there? Yes, but the main complaint, and likely complaints by many, is that the WEC calendar is centered too much around Le Mans. Ideally, the WEC needs a couple of more world class enduros so the series could get a little more publicity. Enough people care ...
by go_Rubens
30 Jan 2015, 13:33
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 Launch Thread
Replies: 312
Views: 27338

Re: The 2015 Launch Thread

On the Ferrari, the sidepods look pretty interesting to me. I don't know why, but they don't look as normal as I've seen. On the Sauber, I'd say it's the ugliest car so far if they retained the old livery. But they didn't, so ugliest car so far goes to Williams. It's not like what I'm going to say n...
by go_Rubens
27 Jan 2015, 13:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Rantbox
Replies: 4689
Views: 612390

Re: Rantbox

:lol: dr-baker is that kid at school who had the Spider-Man lunchbox (and matching flask) when us cool kids had Empire Strikes Back ones (also with matching flask). I wish that I could be with the cool kids, because the cool kids, they all seem to fit in... I think dr-baker is a time-traveller from...
by go_Rubens
25 Jan 2015, 19:56
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: F1R Cycling Challenge 2017 Tour of Oman
Replies: 25
Views: 4635

Re: F1R Cycling Challenge 2017 Tour of Oman

Biscione wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:[post]

You selected nine riders. You can only pick eight.


Ah, I should read more. Thanks.
by go_Rubens
25 Jan 2015, 19:53
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: F1R Cycling Challenge 2017 Tour of Oman
Replies: 25
Views: 4635

Re: F1R Cycling Challenge 2017 Tour of Oman

Appalachian Pro Cycling will publish it's official list of riders. Those marked with an asterisk next to their name will ride in the Tour of Oman. Mikhail Petrovich* (RUS) - Sprint, Flat, TT Matjaž Hodapp (SLO) - Mountain, Endurance, Downhill Abilio Acosta* (POR) - TT, Recovery, Fighting Spirit Came...
by go_Rubens
24 Jan 2015, 17:10
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Well, it's nice to see that most of the top of the premier league are showing signs or simply are already out of the FA Cup! :lol: On a normal day, Chelsea 2-4 The Bantams just doesn't happen! :D :lol: Hopefully, it's an FA Cup for underdogs, and it's certainly looking like it.
by go_Rubens
23 Jan 2015, 14:23
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 17 Up, season finished
Replies: 198
Views: 51871

Re: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 3 Up

I recall from when I tried to sign William Anker as a replacement for when Leclercq got injured in 1994 that he was already retired by FullMetalJack.
by go_Rubens
23 Jan 2015, 00:58
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 Launch Thread
Replies: 312
Views: 27338

Re: The 2015 Launch Thread

If the rumors of Sauber's financial problems as posted by the Captain are true, then I really can't see a turnaround for them unless the car is good to great. Even then, money's still likely to be a lingering issue. The only problem now is without Marussia amd Caterham, the other midfield teams are ...
by go_Rubens
23 Jan 2015, 00:49
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread
Replies: 1192
Views: 277583

Re: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread

Speaking of Daytona, is anyone here planning to watch it live? Well, I definitely will if Fox Sports 1 is showing the race. If the contract with USCC from Fox doesn't exist anymore, that's completely fine. I won't care because Fox is a disgrace in America, anywhere from their news to their entertai...
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 21:52
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: 2017-18 AutoReject Nations - He's only gone and finished it!
Replies: 139
Views: 47473

Re: 2017-18 AutoReject Nations Championship - Drivers+P/T te

FULL-TIME TEAM
Country: Finland
Car Number: 42
Driver Name: Nick Nurmester
Driver rounds: All
Team (existing team running entry): Henri Racing Team
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 21:45
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread
Replies: 1192
Views: 277583

Re: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread

On reflection, I can't wait to see how this turns out. Easily the most unique design of a racing car in the higher echelons of motorsport in a very long time. I have read rumors of an insane amount of horsepower, with some suggesting that the car could have well over 1000 (and I mean a decent bit) a...
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 19:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 Launch Thread
Replies: 312
Views: 27338

Re: The 2015 Launch Thread

Let's save the good news first. That Force India looks pretty damn good. The only things are if the same colors but the white stayed, it'd look better, and the color combo for me isn't the best. It's not as cluttered, that's for sure. Last year, the rear wing was terrible! I look at the nose, and it...
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 05:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 Launch Thread
Replies: 312
Views: 27338

Re: The 2015 Launch Thread

Well, the incomplete Marussia that was supposed to be raced this year had a similar tiny dick on the front of the nose. I have to wonder if making the noses like this makes a huge difference in performance. Sure, aerodynamicists will always look for every little advantage, but how significant a diff...
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 05:12
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: R.I.P. Robert Manzon
Replies: 19
Views: 5972

Re: R.I.P. Robert Manzon

The last of an era that I'd have loved to have been a part of, and of an era of true heroes of motorsport, is gone.

RIP Robert Manzon
by go_Rubens
21 Jan 2015, 05:03
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 17 Up, season finished
Replies: 198
Views: 51871

Re: 1996 Rejects-1 Season: Race 3 Up

Safety has always been an issue in motorsport. I go out in the car knowing that I could die behind the wheel of the car. I accept this fact and I move on without ever thinking about it. But there are those moments where I can't help but think, 'Who knows, I could be next.' It hurts, for me to have ...
by go_Rubens
19 Jan 2015, 20:56
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread
Replies: 1192
Views: 277583

Re: The Sportscar and Endurance Thread

To be honest, the Nissan LMP1 looks like it is front enigne-rear drive, instead of a mid engine-rear drive car. It looks like a turn of the century Panoz, in a way.
by go_Rubens
17 Jan 2015, 19:02
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 681333

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Happy Sunderland have signed Jermain Defoe. Likely past his best, but Sunderland need a good forward, and now we seem to have one. Shame Eriksen scored late to put us down, although that's fine because Eriksen's on my fantasy team! Swansea looked completely clueless today. So many individual errors....
by go_Rubens
17 Jan 2015, 13:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?
Replies: 1158
Views: 1196278

Re: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?

To be honest - and I expect to get a lot of flak for this but whatever - Monza could do with an adjustment. There are only 3 corners worth mentioning on the track, the Lesmos and the Parabolica. Everything else is either flat out or chicanes. That's the point. It's different from other tracks by it...
by go_Rubens
17 Jan 2015, 01:59
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?
Replies: 1158
Views: 1196278

Re: What Tracks Will Get the Boot?

In comparison to the rest of the calendar, Monza is the most unique because there's a lack of features in it. For me, I like power circuits with a decent corner or two, which is why Monza is my favorite track out there. If the old Hockenheim was still around (not angry at the mods, they are justifie...
by go_Rubens
17 Jan 2015, 01:51
Forum: The Dave McFaste Memorial Forum
Topic: 2017 AutoReject 2.0 Europe - Sakhir Post-Season Test Result
Replies: 213
Views: 64597

Re: 2017 AutoReject 2.0 Europe - R6: Zandvoort (FEA)

Well, for once there was a solid team effort, but while the qualifying went well, the race not as much. Marjolein seems to be a great aspiring talent, and since it's her second race at this level, and still very young, we're not too concerned about her. She'll improve over time. Han isn't to great....
by go_Rubens
15 Jan 2015, 02:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The 2015 Launch Thread
Replies: 312
Views: 27338

Re: The 2015 Launch Thread

Can anyone who has access to Autosport Plus tell me why Edd Straw thinks the 2015 launch season will be disappointing? I'd certainly like to find out to be honest. I mean, at least if Force India are revealing their livery nowhere near Europe I'd expect something to be a little better. Perhaps I'm s...
by go_Rubens
14 Jan 2015, 23:53
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula Golden Ratio (Belgium race)
Replies: 186
Views: 52764

Re: Formula Golden Ratio (make cars, pick drivers)

Henri JPH-20
Name: Henri Racing Team
Nationality: United States
Engine: 3.5L Ford EcoBoost V6T

Driver 1: Loïc Duval
Driver 2: Jean-Eric Vergne (if not allowed as he's Ferrari's test driver, I'll go with Jaime Alguersuari)

Acceleration: 20
Handling: 45
Reliability: 35
by go_Rubens
14 Jan 2015, 01:58
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: F1 Rejects Track Designing Competition
Replies: 2905
Views: 4363551

Re: F1 Rejects Track Designing Competition

I had a feeling that my track was pretty good. Although, I'm waiting for the next challenge to rid myself of mediocrity. Top 5 is good, but I have a drive for more.
by go_Rubens
14 Jan 2015, 01:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Rantbox
Replies: 4689
Views: 612390

Re: Rantbox

Well, talk about days not going well, that explains my last 5 weeks bar the holiday period. Hell, it all started 2 years ago. Today was mostly getting loads of crap to complete; thank goodness I got most of it done already as exams are coming up. But my life at home has sucked to the point that I'm...
by go_Rubens
14 Jan 2015, 00:54
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Rantbox
Replies: 4689
Views: 612390

Re: Rantbox

Well, talk about days not going well, that explains my last 5 weeks bar the holiday period. Hell, it all started 2 years ago. Today was mostly getting loads of crap to complete; thank goodness I got most of it done already as exams are coming up. But my life at home has sucked to the point that I'm...