Xsaras slowish ?

[cut the b.s.]

What are you talking about? There is nothing wrong with the private Xsaras like there was not last year. The drivers in them are just absolutely c**p.

yeah?

[koko0703]

I don't think Xsara is particularily slow this year, but if you compare this year's performance with the last couple years of impressive record, it is somewhat disappointing. But on the other hand, no matter how good the car is, it will be outdated at some point, and I think Xsara is reaching its end as a competitive car. In fact Xsara hasn't gotten much development after 2005 season.

[duff]

did't Manfred drove quit well with the Xsara some years ago.. but can't do it this year...

And not to forget Duval... (is he a straight-lainer ? )

Duval is quite a sideways driver but never showed anywhere near the pace on gravel in the xsara that he had in the focus previously. Tarmac he did OK, but everyone drives straight on tarmac!
As for Manfred, he's the difficult question in my eyes. With all his experience, and previous knowledge of the car I thought he'd be much quicker this year (at least faster than he was in the whale!)

[MHjerpe]

Duval.. Wales 2005 ? a bit behind petter but still second place..
Japan 2005 4'th place.. Australia 2005.. he won

But I guess it's a combination of it all.. not so much testing as needed, drivers not comfortable with the cars yet, Citroen Sport is not producing top-notch engines as "kronos/ph" want more value for the money and the engines to hold a bit longer.

[duff]

Duval.. Wales 2005 ? a bit behind petter but still second place..
Japan 2005 4'th place.. Australia 2005.. he won

I'm not questioning some of his results, but his outright speed in comparison to his drives in the the focus in 2003/2004.

[Brother John]

Do you really think that Citroën allow the Xsara's to beat the new C4?
Wake up guys!

[J.Lindstroem]

Do you really think that Citroën allow the Xsara's to beat the new C4?
Wake up guys!

The new Citroens are running in 1-4th place all the time. And the Kronos Xsaras are running in 8-10th lace. Off course Citroen doesnt want he Xsara to beat the C4, but i don´t think they mind it beeing a little faster than 8-10th place, five minutes behind the C4!

[Wim_Impreza]

The new Citroens are running in 1-4th place all the time. And the Kronos Xsaras are running in 8-10th lace. Off course Citroen doesnt want he Xsara to beat the C4, but i don´t think they mind it beeing a little faster than 8-10th place, five minutes behind the C4!

It is a fact that Stohl is not an absolutely top driver and Carlsson is only fast in Sweden. I expected Galli to beat the Kronos team, but he is a disappointment too until now.

[teufel]

Duval.. Wales 2005 ? a bit behind petter but still second place..

Was it really a second place? Only after Seb was late on the last timecheck, so plz add cca. 2 more minutes to his time.

[JAM]

It is a fact that Stohl is not an absolutely top driver and Carlsson is only fast in Sweden. I expected Galli to beat the Kronos team, but he is a disappointment too until now.

Galli is spectacular buit not so eficient as wished. The PH Xsara is one step behind the ones from Kronos, so is dificult to make a miracle.