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Well that Citroen above is the first of its kind I've seen in Ireland so its by no means a common occurrence.
This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwKZLfsfQI shows how fast some of the stages were, 102 MPH in a full historic BDA isn't bad going! This was the stage I was on, it was run as 2/4/6.
This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwKZLfsfQI shows how fast some of the stages were, 102 MPH in a full historic BDA isn't bad going! This was the stage I was on, it was run as 2/4/6.
Skylinecrazy said:
How come there's so many Fiestas over here but not the Citroen or Pug equivalent? Simply because the fiesta is built over here?
M-Sport make their money from customer cars, Citroen/Pug don't really have a massive privateer base for the cars, unless big names are associated like Kubica/Solberg/Raikonen.to put it in to perspective -
Citroen DS3 WRC/RRC cars are a total of 18 chassis
Ford Fiesta RS WRC/RRC total 43 chassis and growing
I'm also made to believe the fiesta is a cheaper package than any of the others.
RyanTank said:
M-Sport make their money from customer cars, Citroen/Pug don't really have a massive privateer base for the cars, unless big names are associated like Kubica/Solberg/Raikonen.
to put it in to perspective -
Citroen DS3 WRC/RRC cars are a total of 18 chassis
Ford Fiesta RS WRC/RRC total 43 chassis and growing
I'm also made to believe the fiesta is a cheaper package than any of the others.
MSport prices here :to put it in to perspective -
Citroen DS3 WRC/RRC cars are a total of 18 chassis
Ford Fiesta RS WRC/RRC total 43 chassis and growing
I'm also made to believe the fiesta is a cheaper package than any of the others.
http://www.m-sport.co.uk/images/RRC_Sales_Document...
Anyone got Citroen WRC prices ?
M-Sport rely on customer cars as a business. Whether that is a R2, R200, R5, R5+, WRC or RX car..... And they also build and sell the GT3 Bentley....
VW are in it to win, and have no interest in selling customer cars.
I must admit, it would be nice to see a bit more variety on the stages in the UK; most of the WRCars are either Focus or Fiesta... Both of which are the least impressive, sound wise.
VW are in it to win, and have no interest in selling customer cars.
I must admit, it would be nice to see a bit more variety on the stages in the UK; most of the WRCars are either Focus or Fiesta... Both of which are the least impressive, sound wise.
I was talking about WRCars - I agree about the Gp N Lancers, they don't sound great. And the best sounding UK rallycar is now banned. Fortunately, I think the Stratos could be out.
News from Sweden.....
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117661
News from Sweden.....
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117661
Well its confirmed, even tho its been less likely as the week has gone on due to family issues today's events confirmed it. I wont be at the Wyedean saturday 
have a good day everyone and get soem pics/vids for us non attendees.
I was only going to see Damian get spanked in the woods (and hear his feeble excuse along the lines of "I'm not comfortable on gravel yet") and hear the Stratos through the woods again.
Guess I'll just have to have my wrgb vid of Perez on loop
have a good day everyone and get soem pics/vids for us non attendees. I was only going to see Damian get spanked in the woods (and hear his feeble excuse along the lines of "I'm not comfortable on gravel yet") and hear the Stratos through the woods again.
Guess I'll just have to have my wrgb vid of Perez on loop
not sure if Perez has 2 Stratos' (Strati?) but his facebook page has the car set up for tarmac testing!? https://www.facebook.com/steve.perezrallying?fref=...
He was also miffed about being seeded so low on the list and talk of him taking the focus out now.
He was also miffed about being seeded so low on the list and talk of him taking the focus out now.
Why is he miffed? There's a lot of quick cars around him isn't there? I know he's a past winner, but although glorious (and one of the reasons to go) I don't see that car in the top 20 overall.
Eta - Stephen Simpson is seeded 49th in the fiesta S2000
Eta - Stephen Simpson is seeded 49th in the fiesta S2000
Edited by Skylinecrazy on Thursday 12th February 19:00
I think he was having a bit of an ego moment and just chose to do it on a public forum. His main complaint is that some of 2wd the cars ahead of him are with Wyedean novices and he had a titfull of catching them in stage under similar circumstances on the RAC.
I don't know if they are going to run to seeded order or not however, as there's a mix of modern 4wd stuff seeded between some historics and 2wd cars, which could be a right ballache for everyone.
And the running order can change right up to the point the cars leave service so he may just be having a moan over nothing.
My moneys on Simpson having the award for highest climber over the 1st stage if he stays seeded in 49th!
I don't know if they are going to run to seeded order or not however, as there's a mix of modern 4wd stuff seeded between some historics and 2wd cars, which could be a right ballache for everyone.
And the running order can change right up to the point the cars leave service so he may just be having a moan over nothing.
My moneys on Simpson having the award for highest climber over the 1st stage if he stays seeded in 49th!
Sweden shakedown vid by Michelin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwcjJ5QqrRw
Watching the Superspecial of Rally Sweden, and I found it a bit uninspiring. I know there is a need for them, but they make poor TV. Surely a short 'proper' stage would be better? Sometimes, those in charge don't help themselves - and choose stages which don't show the sport in the best light.
how Latvala lost 8 mins today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgeZzgl_iDg
Top 10 at the end of the day -
Top 10 at the end of the day -
Day one highlights by Michelin - Shows Ogier & JML's offs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2Do9-5KjU
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