Texas850Turbo Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Does Volvo's main customer base even care one bit about racing though? Maybe they can draw a thousand people at most from racing exposure, but if they think that their time/money is better spent elsewhere then they're going to do that... Maybe Volvo doesn't even think racing is a necessary part of their image. Have you seen any of the recent commercials for the S80? That type of person that they're trying to sell to through those commercials probably has no idea what a turbo is besides what the salesman told them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyWriter Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Does Volvo's main customer base even care one bit about racing though?no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 no.Then maybe thsy should make an LX model instead or the R :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitz Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 But its not even Volvo who supports them is it? Isnt it a seperate body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 BTCC i think would be the best class for a Volvo entry. .Stick to their root as they have great result from 850 and S40 racing period. In fact, I bought the S40 because it has the younger generation appeal at the time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas850Turbo Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I think Volvo still has to give their permission for a race team to use their cars? I dunno.But what sane race team would use a Volvo for their car anyways without Volvo sponshorship/backing when you can run Porsches or Mustangs or something that's easy to make fast lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitz Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Because just like on the street ... its funny to beat people in a Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Because just like on the street ... its funny to beat people in a Volvo.<br>+1<br><embed src="http://volvospeed.com/temp/pwned.mpg" width="352" height="288"></embed> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ünderstüdy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 <br>+1<br><embed src="http://volvospeed.com/temp/pwned.mpg" width="352" height="288"></embed>they should take the Speed GT cars, RWD convert them and do Formula D. Imagine that thing sideways at 80mph+ with a smoke cloud behind it......nirvana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 they should take the Speed GT cars, RWD convert them and do Formula D. Imagine that thing sideways at 80mph+ with a smoke cloud behind it......nirvanaThat would be like using Victoria Secret models to raise money for the local high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmchow Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I think Volvo still has to give their permission for a race team to use their cars? I dunno.But what sane race team would use a Volvo for their car anyways without Volvo sponshorship/backing when you can run Porsches or Mustangs or something that's easy to make fast lol...I believe it depends on which series you're talking about. In the DTM, you do need the manufacturer permission. In the WTCC, I don't believe you need manufacturer permission. Volvo still races a manufacturer backed S60 in the STCC. I believe an independent team also races a S60 in Danish Touring car series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 It appears Mr. Riley is alive, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickster151 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 It appears Mr. Riley is alive,Alive and 23rd at the end of the race.......I think Volvo should stick with the international touring car arena. It's where they've had their success before [242 in the mid eighties ETCC, and the 850/s40 of the BTCC] and are most likly to have success again with the right car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 It appears Mr. Riley is alive,That looks like a speedtuning chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner564 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 That looks like a speedtuning chip.HAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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