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2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« on: January 13, 2011, 09:57:18 pm »
Was at Autosport show today and saw the new/revised Mk5 AMD Milltek will be running in the BTCC this year.

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This year the car is running with support from Your Racing Car - www.yourracingcar.com (hence all the pic's on the top of the car).

The car has undergone a complete strip down and rebuild during the winter and is now fitted a VW 2.0 Turbo engine rather than the previous NA 2.0 engine. (Producing around 300bhp and 350 ft lb torque from a low boost turbo, 0.8 bar IIRC, but high compression engine)

From speaking with Shaun he says the car should now be on the money with the power (this was felt to be a key problem last session) and some other changes to the cage/bulkhead and suspension setup should see the car running in the top 10.

Having seen the car a few times last session it certainly looks an improved machine this year so fingers cross the Mk5 will be showing the Ford's and Chevrolet's a thing or two  :driver:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2011, 10:02:16 pm »
Fingers crossed for a decent showing this year.  :happy2:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2011, 10:04:24 pm »
Looking good, will be following the team with interest this season. On a different note, how was the show Steve, anything really interesting?
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 10:08:02 pm »
Well it still looks like crap.... but lets hope they get some decent results with it this year!  :smiley:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 10:11:45 pm »
I wonder if they do get some results if the opposition will bleat about it being a 3 door.  :wink:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2011, 10:15:56 pm »
This sounds promising, have been following their thread on Detailing World.

Hopefully get a few decent results and has some good races next season!

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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2011, 10:16:43 pm »
Thats an oversight on AMDs behalf to be honest... everyone knows that 5dr is faster than 3!  :signLOL:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 10:21:31 pm »
They had special dispensation to run a 3 door as it shares the same silhouette as the 5 door.
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2011, 11:03:31 pm »
What about the type Rs?
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2011, 11:14:56 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on January 13, 2011, 11:03:31 pm
What about the type Rs?

Matt Neals Civic was a 5 door.
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2011, 08:57:16 am »
Quote from: DomT on January 13, 2011, 10:04:24 pm
Looking good, will be following the team with interest this season. On a different note, how was the show Steve, anything really interesting?

I haven't been for years so enjoyed it, the feedback from the trade people I knew there said it was bit bigger than last year too.

The F1 stuff like the Mclaren cars going back to the 70's was very good  :happy2:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2011, 09:19:50 am »
last year somebody said that they were running the 2.0 NA because turbo's were not alowed?? is that BS or have they changed the rules?
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2011, 09:41:14 am »
Quote from: joesgti on January 14, 2011, 09:19:50 am
last year somebody said that they were running the 2.0 NA because turbo's were not alowed?? is that BS or have they changed the rules?

They have changed the rules. From what i remember there were lots of changes to the regs this year, meaning all teams were forced to spend lots of dosh.  :driver:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2011, 09:50:06 am »
Quote from: Top Cat on January 14, 2011, 09:41:14 am
Quote from: joesgti on January 14, 2011, 09:19:50 am
last year somebody said that they were running the 2.0 NA because turbo's were not alowed?? is that BS or have they changed the rules?

They have changed the rules. From what i remember there were lots of changes to the regs this year, meaning all teams were forced to spend lots of dosh.  :driver:

ah cool, should be a good season then!!  :party:
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Re: 2011 AMD Milltek Mk5 GTI BTCC Unveiled
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2011, 10:01:52 am »
McLaren stand was very good  :happy2:







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And the street corners of Birmingham must be very quiet this time of year  :wink:

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