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Thread: Hyundai returns to rallying
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12th June 2012, 11:23 #11
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12th June 2012, 11:43 #12
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When you first heard that VW will enter the WRC and announced the Polo you were surprised they did not enter an audi model ??
The rumour (and for the moment is JUST that) states hyundai will enter...not the hyundai group or a Korean manufacturer.
Lets stop that here...the discussion it self is stupid...
Now on topic, lets hope those rumours are true because over the years we heard many manufacturers entering the WRC "next year" i believe FIAT has around 378 "next year entries" so far....
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14th June 2012, 07:53 #13
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If Hyundai should enter why do that with the I20 and not the Veloster that looks like a competition car!
The measurements are not that far apart, so that can not be the reason.
Why did Toyota change from Celica to Corolla way back then ?
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14th June 2012, 08:03 #14
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Originally Posted by Sulland
Better to make your shopping trolley / everyday driver / mum's car car look sexy and more appealing than to spice up and already spiced up car?
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14th June 2012, 08:18 #15
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Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Except it doesn't really work - remember the last Accent WRC? And the road car Accents.....utter pants, awful cars.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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14th June 2012, 09:00 #16
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Originally Posted by AndyRAC"Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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14th June 2012, 11:09 #17
I actually dont mind the look of the early Accent road cars with the 'WRC edition' body kit.
I actually had thought that if I had the money and time I would buy a Mitsubishi EVO half cut and fit it into the accent shell. Great little sleeper! Do some serious engine work, add anti-lag and sequential gear shift and you will confuse the hell out of some so called quick cars.
As for Hyundai's current venture, if it actually goes through, I say fantastic! Their previous WRC effort wasnt that bad, just massively under funded.
Although, I do question their timing given the WRC's current promotion situation.
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14th June 2012, 14:24 #18
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Originally Posted by grugsticles"Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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15th June 2012, 05:11 #19Originally Posted by Rallyper
I fear that Hyundai may end up doing a Suzuki and develop a reasonable car, put a big plan in place, promise everything to the supporters and then come to realise that their investment isnt going to pay off. I dont know what Hyundai's financial situation is but I would take a stab at them being 'in a better situation than most manufacturers' rather than 'giggling happily with more cash than they know what to do with'. If they are not wise with it they may find themselves in trouble. If they think they can find sponsorship to run their program Id like to know where they get that idea given the whole Mini/Prodrive fiasco.
But as you say, finance aside, best to get on board while there is a good opening.
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15th June 2012, 16:20 #20Originally Posted by Rallyper
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