Robby Gordon 2013

[crankshaft]

Originally Posted by too old

Sounds very much like the left hand doesn't know what the right one's doing, or is it more sinister than that?

Well, I heard if you sit on one of the hands, they call that "The stranger"

[larryboy]

Originally Posted by DruncleWill

Well, upon re-reading the press release it seems this "pre inspection" was performed by A.S.O. officials. So if once again the air inflation system is determined to not be in compliance with the rules as interpreted by F.I.M. tribunal barristers during "post inspection" there could be trouble
This F5'ing chit is really getting way out in the deep camel grass now

I'm pretty sure they aren't running the same deflation system as last year since that one was against the rules. I like a team that will push the limits of the rules, it's not cheating until you get caught.

[Jwats]

A couple of years ago we were returning from 11 days of Baja paradise during the 250. Stopped at Matome wash to watch some racing, Robby had just gone by, Dammit. Later on we rode into San Felipe and stopped near the finish where the sand hits the pavement. Here comes Robby, never came off the throttle, sideways across the asphalt right at us, beautiful slide, hit the finish about 10 seconds later. Scared the shit out of us, He was racing start to finish, balls 2 the wall. I think he DQ'd somehow. But no doubt was and is the crowd favorite, Mine too. Thanks, Larry Boy.

[crankshaft]

I would have Robbie's baby, no question

[B1KSOLO]

Originally Posted by crankshaft

I would have Robbie's baby, no question

ouch it's going to take me awhile to get rid of that visual LOL

[RhinoVonHawkrider]

I don't follow NASCAR, but I do Dakar. I kinda like his attitude of fcuk off, but it seems to rub others the wrong way.

I know my bro in law hates him.

I will be rooting him on in Dakar '13

[trailrider383]

Good idea for a thread! I'm a fan. I'm also a fan of the beautiful music that comes out of that V8 in the Hummer.

Not Robby, but the Hummer is fun to watch and listen to.

[Dread Pendragon]

[El Brad]

RG flying on way to win in 89 Baja 500

Restoration - http://offroadaction.ca/2010/02/07/e...being-rebuilt/

[KASUYAHO]

Originally Posted by larryboy

I'm pretty sure they aren't running the same deflation system as last year since that one was against the rules. I like a team that will push the limits of the rules, it's not cheating until you get caught.

Did it say in the rules that a tire inflation system could not be used ?
Nope.
Did it say in the rule book that the tire inflation system could not be hooked up after the restrictor ?
Nope.
Would the tire inflation system work if it was connected before the restistor ?
Nope.

Agree with you Larry, the rule book is there to be used to see how not so smart the writers of the rule book are.

Stick it to them Robby

[dashmoto]

Originally Posted by KASUYAHO

Did it say in the rules that a tire inflation system could not be used ?
Nope.
Did it say in the rule book that the tire inflation system could not be hooked up after the restrictor ?
Nope.
Would the tire inflation system work if it was connected before the restistor ?
Nope.

>

Actually, the answers are nope, yeah, yeah.

The rule book say nothing that may be connected in to the inlet after the restrictor. The fact it couldn't make a blind bit of difference to the engine power is kinda irrelevant.

The tyre system would have worked without being connected to anything. The offending tube was on the deflation side of the system. Hooking it inti the inlet - which is below ambient pressure - just allowed them to let the tyres down slightly faster.

[KASUYAHO]

Originally Posted by dashmoto

Actually, the answers are nope, yeah, yeah.

The rule book say nothing that may be connected in to the inlet after the restrictor. The fact it couldn't make a blind bit of difference to the engine power is kinda irrelevant.

The tyre system would have worked without being connected to anything. The offending tube was on the deflation side of the system. Hooking it inti the inlet - which is below ambient pressure - just allowed them to let the tyres down slightly faster.

What about vacum assisted devices ( brakes etc ) in the Mini's, or other cars ?
Those vacum hoses are connected to the intake.

Or is it only apply to a restrictor plate engine being only RG's Hummer ?

[Sparrowhawk]

I can't help but root for the guy. One hell of a driver and showman even if he goes over the top on occasions.

Does anyone know the details of last year's offending deflation device? Where tube entered the intake and where the restrictor plate is placed? ASO claimed it could add power but if the inlet was after the carb, a significant amount of air would only mess up the air/fuel ratio on the lean side resulting in a loss of power. If the restrictor was before the carb it would act like a choke.

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[larryboy]

Originally Posted by Sparrowhawk

Does anyone know the details of last year's offending deflation device? Where tube entered the intake and where the restrictor plate is placed? ASO claimed it could add power but if the inlet was after the carb, a significant amount of air would only mess up the air/fuel ratio on the lean side resulting in a loss of power. If the restrictor was before the carb it would act like a choke.

I'm not sure, but I think it was on the vacuum side of things, the point was to deflate the tires faster, not boost the engine.

Gives us a chance for this great video:

[Sparrowhawk]

Originally Posted by larryboy

I'm not sure, but I think it was on the vacuum side of things, the point was to deflate the tires faster, not boost the engine.

Sure, that's the point but he was DQed for possible performance enhancements.

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