The 2007 Car Launch Chat

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:10 am

gkaytaz wrote:
<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
And to think that my avatar is Sellers
Seriously??? I thought it was Alonso
That is Alonso in a few years. I foresee the future young'un

Ah...I see....Got any handy tips for me?

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:21 am

<T-K> wrote: Ah...I see....Got any handy tips for me?

Sure... Here's one: If your salt and pepper shakers clog up, just add a few grains of uncooked rice to them to keep them dry

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:47 am

Damn, I knew I should have said nothing about cycles

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:50 am

gkaytaz wrote:
<T-K> wrote: Ah...I see....Got any handy tips for me?
Sure... Here's one: If your salt and pepper shakers clog up, just add a few grains of uncooked rice to them to keep them dry

And when you are starving, with no sponsors, pop those few grains of rice in the kettle, add salt n pepper.........

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:52 am

<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote: Alonso would be competitive on a tricycle..........as i have said many times, there are 3-5 guys out there who are just as good. Sadly, the machinery makes the difference. IE. Schuey was beaten a number of times in his prime, on bicycles, in karts, etc
When they go for less driver aids the true champions will shine. Or at least thats what I am hoping to happen...

I fear that idea is going to become a vicious cycle.....they shall reduce driver aids, and then reach a point where they complain about safety and re-introduce them.....and so the cycle continues.....

Yep. The cars were near perfect back in 1993-1994. Then they decided to increase the driver factor lest the race become too machine oriented... Those aids slowly crept back into the F1 paddock over the course of 2000-2004. Everyone was so busy watching Ferrari and Schumi no one really noticed... And now... Yeah, it is a cycle.

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:55 am

Julian Mayo wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
<T-K> wrote: Ah...I see....Got any handy tips for me?
Sure... Here's one: If your salt and pepper shakers clog up, just add a few grains of uncooked rice to them to keep them dry
And when you are starving, with no sponsors, pop those few grains of rice in the kettle, add salt n pepper.........

There ya go. Life saving hints from a veteran of wilderness

By the way we seem to be in a mobile thread. Was bound to happen sooner or later but I lost my bearings anyway

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:01 am

gkaytaz wrote:
<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
When they go for less driver aids the true champions will shine. Or at least thats what I am hoping to happen...

I fear that idea is going to become a vicious cycle.....they shall reduce driver aids, and then reach a point where they complain about safety and re-introduce them.....and so the cycle continues.....
Yep. The cars were near perfect back in 1993-1994. Then they decided to increase the driver factor lest the race become too machine oriented... Those aids slowly crept back into the F1 paddock over the course of 2000-2004. Everyone was so busy watching Ferrari and Schumi no one really noticed... And now... Yeah, it is a cycle.

34-37 ........drifting on those skinny tires.......no power assist......no tricky diffs.........No......."forget it son, you weigh too much"

GhoGho · Post by **GhoGho** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:09 am

gkaytaz wrote:
<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
And to think that my avatar is Sellers
Seriously??? I thought it was Alonso
That is Alonso in a few years. I foresee the future young'un After his retirement Alonso will be in a flick called Pink Panther's Grandson

Is that rather mystified look on his face the "what the hell went wrong?" look

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:29 am

GhoGho wrote:
gkaytaz wrote: That is Alonso in a few years. I foresee the future young'un After his retirement Alonso will be in a flick called Pink Panther's Grandson
Is that rather mystified look on his face the "what the hell went wrong?" look

Guess we'll have to wait and see how that plays out...

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:32 am

Julian Mayo wrote: 34-37 ........drifting on those skinny tires.......no power assist......no tricky diffs.........No......."forget it son, you weigh too much"

In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, cars were real cars and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were... uh wait!

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:39 am

gkaytaz wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote: 34-37 ........drifting on those skinny tires.......no power assist......no tricky diffs.........No......."forget it son, you weigh too much"
In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, cars were real cars and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were... uh wait!

Deja vu?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:39 am

<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote: 34-37 ........drifting on those skinny tires.......no power assist......no tricky diffs.........No......."forget it son, you weigh too much"
In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, cars were real cars and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were... uh wait!
Deja vu?

Nah, didya ?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:41 am

GhoGho wrote:
<T-K> wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:Still can't find it...
Not a problem, I understand what they are saying(i think)

He is not going to get there and be fighting for wins straight away.....
And will have to keep the new clean shaven look he is already sporting. All about the image you know
DC had to move to RBR to grow some hair on his face.

No one is allowed to have hair much longer than Denis'

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:33 pm

JayVee wrote:
GhoGho wrote:I see JayVee hasnt voted yet
Hello GhoGho

Even though Alonso The Cute (looks even cuter now) has moved to McLaren, I still have a soft spot for Renault and I hope they do well next year (and finish 2nd behind McLaren )

Have seen the new haircut.

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:32 pm

jacfan wrote:
JayVee wrote:
GhoGho wrote:I see JayVee hasnt voted yet
Hello GhoGho

Even though Alonso The Cute (looks even cuter now) has moved to McLaren, I still have a soft spot for Renault and I hope they do well next year (and finish 2nd behind McLaren )
Have seen the new haircut.

Minor correction: before it was hair, now it's a haircut