Kenotec Ypres Rally 23-25 June 2016

[dupanton]

It's time to create a topic about the biggest rally in Belgium.

McCormack just entered the rally, according to the organization Facebook page.
I hope we can expect many other top drivers to compete with the Belgian drivers.

If anyone comes over and has a question about the rally, feel free to send me a pm!

[Jasper]

Normally no major changes. Only Dikkebus is a (little) bit different than last year.

[dodge33cymru]

Really looking forward to this one this year - it's the week after Le Mans so I'm planning on being around from the Wednesday and will stay until the end of Saturday (for the first time). I hope the entry list is as solid as recent editions have been and all the top locals get a drive.

[dupanton]

Expected entries:

Loix - Fabia R5
Kobus - Fabia R5
Verschueren - Fabia R5
Princen - 208 R5
Dilley - DS3 R5
Fumal - DS3 R5
Demaerschalk - DS3 R5
Bruneel - DS3 R5
Delplace - DS3 R5
Serderidis - DS3 R5
Van Rompuy - DS3 R5
Tanghe - Fiesta R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000

Erdi - Evo X
Scattolon - Evo X
Coene - Evo X

Delhez - Adam R2
Griebel - Adam R2
Ingram - Adam R2
Pieniazek - Adam R2
Tannert - Adam R2
Cid - 208 R2
Depla - 208 R2
Gryazin N - 208 R2
Niinemae - 208 R2
Rokland - 208 R2
Sirmacis - 208 R2
Tokee - 208 R2
Volver - 208 R2
Parmentier - C2 R2

Maybe someone can add more names? How about Kajto, Lukyanuk, Consani, Tlustak, Tarabus, Koltun, Kasperczyk, Chuchala etc?

[Mirek]

Tarabus will come, I think also Tlusťák.

[RS]

What about Xavier Bouche with a Fabia R5? He was pretty quick last weekend in Belgium.

Also Duval in the DS3?

[br21]

Duval used car of A. Fumal, so I don't think he will do Ypers as probably Fumal himself will drive. Bouche is fast, but I think he mostly does events in his part of Belgium - Spa, Wallonie, Condroz plus I heard also not a lot of money for more rallies.
Chuchala has no Ypres in his plans from what I know.
Maybe De Jong will rebuild his Citroen and come to Ypres? After crash in Spa he told for sure no TAC and Wallonie and then he would like to come back

[dodge33cymru]

Does Peter Tsjoen still have his DS3?

[sete]

I will visit Ypres rally again for sure.Really liked it here.
Hope Duval will start.
you can see my photos from 2015 here
http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1368

[Wim_Impreza]

Duval used car of A. Fumal, so I don't think he will do Ypers as probably Fumal himself will drive. Bouche is fast, but I think he mostly does events in his part of Belgium - Spa, Wallonie, Condroz plus I heard also not a lot of money for more rallies.
Chuchala has no Ypres in his plans from what I know.
Maybe De Jong will rebuild his Citroen and come to Ypres? After crash in Spa he told for sure no TAC and Wallonie and then he would like to come back

Xavier Bouche is indeed only driving in the French part of Belgium the last couple of years, except one rally in the German part in 2014 in the East Belgian Rally. His last rally in Flanders was in 2007, so don't expect him in Ypres.

Bob de Jong won't come to Ypres. Maybe his car is rebuild than, but Ypres is too expensive after his crash in Spa. His next rally in the Belgian championship is the Omloop van Vlaanderen.

About Duval: There is almost no chance to see him in Ypres this year and probably also not in the next years. Fumal is indeed driving that DS3 R5 as he bought the car in the begin of this year including the 2016 update.

[WRCKE]

Kajto no
Chualala no
Consani probally no,budget reasons after his crash
Koltun maybe
Simpson no

[dodge33cymru]

Bit disappointed that there'll be no Kajto again, what does he have against this event?

[WRCKE]

Kajto says he doing poland week after ypres

[Mintexmemory]

As Ypres clashes with BRC Scotland, the majority of British drivers and Ahlin etc will be in Braveheart country.

[TWRC]

Botka had a fallout with the organizers/federation not long ago, and said that he will start in every ERC round from now on instead of splitting the season in ERC/Hungary. So I guess this means he can be expected to turn up in Ypres as well. Also, I think Érdi might come too, but I'm not sure about that.

[Jarek Z]

Swiss driver Della Casa explained that he is waiting for the new upgrade kit that Citroën is introducing for its R5 challenger, with the hope he will have it in time for the Kenotek Ypres Rally (23-25 June).

Source: https://www.fiaerc.com/della-casas-car-swap-in-the-erc/

[dupanton]

Update:
Expected entries:

Loix - Fabia R5
Kobus - Fabia R5
Verschueren - Fabia R5
Debackere - Fabia R5
Tarabus - Fabia R5
Tlustak - Fabia R5
Princen - 208 R5
Dilley - DS3 R5
Fumal - DS3 R5
Demaerschalk - DS3 R5
Bruneel - DS3 R5
Delplace - DS3 R5
Serderidis - DS3 R5
Van Rompuy - DS3 R5
Della Casa - DS3 R5
Tanghe - Fiesta R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000

Entry List: http://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/deelnemers

[Jasper]

+ Tsjoen - Fiesta R5 evo
+ Duquesne - ... R5

[Jarek Z]

Cedric Cherain is going to drive Ford Fiesta R5.
Patrick Snijers would like to drive Ford Fiesta R5, but it's not confirmed.

[sete]

one of actual entries send J.Orsak with Fiesta R5 by Facebook pages of Ypres rally.
Orsak will drive this car on Azores rally.If i know well its brand new car,bodyshell number 163

[Jasper]

Loix - Fabia R5
Kobus - Fabia R5
Verschueren - Fabia R5
Debackere - Fabia R5
Tarabus - Fabia R5
Tlustak - Fabia R5
Duquesne - Fabia R5
Princen - 208 R5
Dilley - DS3 R5
Fumal - DS3 R5
Demaerschalk - DS3 R5
Bruneel - DS3 R5
Delplace - DS3 R5
Serderidis - DS3 R5
Van Rompuy - DS3 R5
Botka - DS3 R5
Della Casa - DS3 R5
Tanghe - Fiesta R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
Tsjoen - Fiesta R5
Orsak - Fiesta R5
Cherain - Fiesta R5
Parmentier - Fiesta R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000

[PLuto]

Not a bad list...

[Mirek]

Not a single foreigner capable of podium? That's not good :(

[PLuto]

Not a single foreigner capable of podium? That's not good :(

It is still not closing date for entries. At least one foreign driver capable of podium will enter ;)

[mousti]

It is still not closing date for entries. At least one foreign driver capable of podium will enter ;)
I hope two..

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[Jasper]

Not a single foreigner capable of podium? That's not good :(

Kobus...

[TWRC]

Loix - Fabia R5
Kobus - Fabia R5
Verschueren - Fabia R5
Debackere - Fabia R5
Tarabus - Fabia R5
Tlustak - Fabia R5
Duquesne - Fabia R5
Princen - 208 R5
Dilley - DS3 R5
Fumal - DS3 R5
Demaerschalk - DS3 R5
Bruneel - DS3 R5
Delplace - DS3 R5
Serderidis - DS3 R5
Van Rompuy - DS3 R5
Botka - DS3 R5
Della Casa - DS3 R5
Tanghe - Fiesta R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
Tsjoen - Fiesta R5
Orsak - Fiesta R5
Cherain - Fiesta R5
Parmentier - Fiesta R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000
Any news on de Jong?

[RS]

I hope two..

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Rossetti and Bouffier?

[dodge33cymru]

Fingers crossed for Abbring again, was spectacular last year

[RS]

Fingers crossed for Abbring again, was spectacular last year

I thought maybe he would start with Hyundai R5 zero car?

[Jasper]

I thought maybe he would start with Hyundai R5 zero car?

Hyundai will definitely start with something. But if it will be the new R5 or something else...

971

[dupanton]

Any news on de Jong?

He will not start, Ypres was never on his calender

[mousti]

Rossetti and Bouffier?
No hopes on Rox but on Lukyanuk.

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[sete]

Tarabus on the list,Duquesne also

[Jasper]

Kobus his car is finally driving again.
Suprised to see Kasperczyk at ypres :)

Loix - Fabia R5
Kobus - Fabia R5
Verschueren - Fabia R5
Debackere - Fabia R5
Tarabus - Fabia R5
Tlustak - Fabia R5
Duquesne - Fabia R5
Princen - 208 R5
Dilley - DS3 R5
Fumal - DS3 R5
Demaerschalk - DS3 R5
Bruneel - DS3 R5
Delplace - DS3 R5
Serderidis - DS3 R5
Van Rompuy - DS3 R5
Botka - DS3 R5
Della Casa - DS3 R5
Tanghe - Fiesta R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
Tsjoen - Fiesta R5
Orsak - Fiesta R5
Cherain - Fiesta R5
Parmentier - Fiesta R5
Kasperczyk - Fiesta R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000
Saint Requier - Peugeot 207 S2000

[dupanton]

We can add Bouffier :) Car is not decided yet.

[Jarek Z]

We can add Bouffier :) Car is not decided yet.

...but it is going to be a R5 car! Great news! That makes it 26 R5 cars already! I hope Bryan wins this rally! :)

http://www.rallylovers.be/imgnieuws/RALLYLOVERS_20160528080612_XL.jpg

[pantealex]

...but it is going to be a R5 car! Great news! That makes it 26 R5 cars already! I hope Bryan wins this rally! :)

http://www.rallylovers.be/imgnieuws/RALLYLOVERS_20160528080612_XL.jpg

Loix will win ;)

[tommeke_B]

I'm hoping for a Fiesta Evo or Fabia for him, then he certainly has a good chance. I'm afraid that winning in a PSA R5 car is nearly impossible on the stages around Ypres...

[RS]

I'm hoping for a Fiesta Evo or Fabia for him, then he certainly has a good chance. I'm afraid that winning in a PSA R5 car is nearly impossible on the stages around Ypres...

Specifically why?

I would like to see Bryan do well too, but I feel he has not quite been the driver he used to be the last couple of years.

[tommeke_B]

Ypres consists of many junctions followed by long straights and extremely fast sections. I think the PSA R5's don't really have a perfect gearbox for it... The long one is too long, the short one lacks top speed which you need on some parts of the stages. Also in the exit of the junctions and slow corners I believe the Fabia and Fiesta have some advantage. Last year Freddy was nowhere with the Fabia R5 (especially in terms of set-up, the car wasn't really as he liked yet, last year), and still he won. This year he knows the car better and has a (nearly) perfect set-up, and the stages remain more or less the same.

[RS]

What about the changes to the EVO PSA cars though? I thought they promised much stronger engine?

[Jarek Z]

I would like to see Bryan do well too, but I feel he has not quite been the driver he used to be the last couple of years.

He was second last year, that's not so bad, is it? :)
http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=19497&t=Kenotek-Ypres-Rally-2015

[Mirek]

What about the changes to the EVO PSA cars though? I thought they promised much stronger engine?

PSA cars have strong engines.

[WUff1]

...but it is going to be a R5 car! Great news! That makes it 26 R5 cars already! I hope Bryan wins this rally! :)

http://www.rallylovers.be/imgnieuws/RALLYLOVERS_20160528080612_XL.jpg

As RS already said, Bouffier probably isn´t as fast now as he was even some few years ago. And not even then he could beat Loix at Ypres.

[dodge33cymru]

I hope it's a PSA. Just because they sound nicer stageside ;)

[Andre Oliveira]

What about the changes to the EVO PSA cars though? I thought they promised much stronger engine?

Rumours in Rally de Portugal that is not a big advantage. Even EVO kit is bad.

[RS]

PSA cars have strong engines.

Top power, yes? But torque I thought was poor compared to the Fiesta Evo and Fabia?

[Mirek]

Yes, there is less torque but on the other hand the peak power is a lot higher than for example in Fiesta. In my opinion the far biggest problem of those cars is that they are overall difficult to work with and to drive. As a result they suffer with a lot of reliability issues and often the teams don't even use the best engine maps because of pop-off issues, overheating etc.

You can see that properly serviced PSA cars can win on the events where torque is very important. See Andreucci in Italy for example.

[dodge33cymru]

i20 zero car:

https://motorsport.hyundai.com/en/r5/news/view/6289?pageNum=1&listType=all

[br21]

Very good driver with car from good team can win that rally with PSA car, but not many drivers can win with Loix in current form (his, cars, etc)

[Simmi]

i20 zero car:

https://motorsport.hyundai.com/en/r5/news/view/6289?pageNum=1&listType=all

Very cool. Pretty gutted that work has seemingly got in the way of this trip :(

[dodge33cymru]

Non official list has a couple of Porsches on it too, not as competitive ones as last year though, I assume:

http://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/deelnemers

[Fly]

Non official list has a couple of Porsches on it too, not as competitive ones as last year though, I assume:

http://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/deelnemers

Two decent drivers. BTW, De Bock is Van Parijs ;)

[Jarek Z]

Two decent drivers. BTW, De Bock is Van Parijs ;)

Really? How many names does he have?

[mousti]

Really? How many names does he have?

False name like we have Pedro. Many others had that in the 80's

[dupanton]

Really? How many names does he have?

De Bock is his official name. But everyone says Van Parijs, which is his nickname.

[Andre Oliveira]

Till now:

Fiesta R5: Casier, Cherain, Kasperczyk, Orsák, Parmentier, Tänak, Tanghe, Tsjoen, Vanneste

Fabia R5: de Mevius, Debackere, Delplace, Duquesne, Kobus, Loix, Tarabus, Tlustlak, Verschueren

DS3 R5: Botka, Bruneel, Demaerschalk, Dilley, Serderidis, van Rompuy

208 T16: Princen

Fabia S2000: McCormack

207 S2000: Saint Requier

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DMack: We've entered Ott Tanak for Ypres later this month - one of the most competitive asphalt events in ERC.

[dodge33cymru]

Excellent news!

[EstWRC]

a little more infosh

DMACK Tyres

We've entered Ott Tanak and Raigo Molder for Ypres Rally later this month. Hoping to build on our series of fastest stage times on asphalt at Circuit of Ireland after more tyre development.

[RS]

Great news about Tanak. I imagine he will find Ypres more difficult than Evans did Ireland though.

[Jarek Z]

False name like we have Pedro. Many others had that in the 80's

Thanks, I didn't know that. Here in Poland (nearly) nobody uses nicknames in rallying, so I was surprised to see something like that.

Do all the creators of rally results databases know that Van Parijs and De Bock is the same guy? :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I imagine he will find Ypres more difficult than Evans did Ireland though.

And I hope he doesnt go crazy and crash out as they need a real tarmac tyre test.

[Andre Oliveira]

Thanks, I didn't know that. Here in Poland (nearly) nobody uses nicknames in rallying, so I was surprised to see something like that.

Do all the creators of rally results databases know that Van Parijs and De Bock is the same guy? :)

I only find out last month :)

[Mirek]

Thanks, I didn't know that. Here in Poland (nearly) nobody uses nicknames in rallying, so I was surprised to see something like that.

Do all the creators of rally results databases know that Van Parijs and De Bock is the same guy? :)

It's not that uncommon. I know several drivers in Italy and also here in CZ who use nicknames for whatever reasons.

[sete]

So happy about Tanak.
But what about Bouffier,i was thinking he also announced start in Ypres?

[mousti]

Lukyanuk also on the list now! According to pluto he ran out of money, so he's probably looking for extra money to get him on the startline.. Fingers crossed! Positive thing is that HRacing already will be there with Cherain so that would probably make it a bit cheaper.

[dimviii]

nice news!

[dupanton]

So happy about Tanak.
But what about Bouffier,i was thinking he also announced start in Ypres?

Bouffier will drive, but isn't on the list yet, probably because they didn't add the car to their entryform yet.

[eib1]

Lukyanuk also on the list now! According to pluto he ran out of money, so he's probably looking for extra money to get him on the startline.. Fingers crossed! Positive thing is that HRacing already will be there with Cherain so that would probably make it a bit cheaper.

According to Arnautov's wifes tweet, their participation is confirmed

[Jarek Z]

According to Arnautov's wifes tweet, their participation is confirmed

Lukyanuk's name has appeared on the provisional entry list:
http://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/deelnemers

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great, ERC ace @AlexeyLukyanuk will be on the start line of the 2016 @ypresrally 😊 #FIAERC https://t.co/PqVGST2a6K

[dodge33cymru]

More good news. When's the deadline for entries and the publishing of the official list? it's only just struck me that this is getting fairly close!

Also wondering if anyone has a plan of attack for Saturday's stages? I was surprised at how easy it was to get around last year so am feeling fairly ambitious, but I've not done the Saturday before so am on the lookout for good spots and combinations of stages that work well.

Westouter and Kemmelberg almost look within walking distance of each other...

[Oliverk]

Alexey Lukyanuk got support and the possibility to enter fifth ERC event – Kenotec Ypres Rally 2016
Russian pilot now stands second in the overall list of European Rally Championship, reducing the gap to the leader last week to 15 points. Though there were no further plans for the season as the budget for initially planned three events eventually was over.
Regretfully RPM team and Elementy.ru project cannot further support 100% of the events.
Alexey Lukyanuk: “I do not have enough words to explain how grateful I am to Russian Performance Motorsport team, Elementy.ru project and Boris Zimin for our successful cooperation, starting 2014. It is because of their support we won Estonian Championship 2014 and got a chance to continue our program in ERC. “Bronze” in the debut season was gained not only by the crew. I hope it is just a pause in our relations and we will have a lot of events ahead!”
Next event for Alexey Lukyanuk and Alexey Arnautov in Belgium will be supported by unnamed businessman. “I just want to help guys in such a situation, I don’t need to advertise myself or company”, explained he.
So, Ford Fiesta R5 will be on the track in the same recognizable livery already in two weeks.

[Andre Oliveira]

Lefebvre with DS3 R5 in

[Jasper]

More good news. When's the deadline for entries and the publishing of the official list? it's only just struck me that this is getting fairly close!

Also wondering if anyone has a plan of attack for Saturday's stages? I was surprised at how easy it was to get around last year so am feeling fairly ambitious, but I've not done the Saturday before so am on the lookout for good spots and combinations of stages that work well.

Westouter and Kemmelberg almost look within walking distance of each other...


Hollebeke has a lot of good spots. One of the most challeging stages in Belgium. With this years timing you can do at least 4 stages on saterday.
Normal we will do Hollebeke - Watou or Westouter - Hollebeke - Reninge or Watou. I think its also possible to go from Reninge to Westouter.

[RS]

Lefebvre with DS3 R5 in

This is turning out to be a great entry list!

[dodge33cymru]

Bouffier listed in a DS3 according to ewrc-results.com

Was hoping for a 208, but either way; I think that makes 30x R5/S2000s

[Andre Oliveira]

Ypres Rally facebook announced Bouffier.

[Andre Oliveira]

Pity no Kajto :(

[Jarek Z]

Bouffier listed in a DS3 according to ewrc-results.com

Was hoping for a 208...

Why do you wish him so ill? ;)

[dodge33cymru]

Haha, his car looked superb last year, I'm all for a bit of variety and the sound is great (although basically the same as the Citroen, of course).

Would like to see the 208 not die out completely, but seems to be heading that way. Is the DS3 so much better?

[PLuto]

Bouffier listed in a DS3 according to ewrc-results.com

Dont believe that pseudolists on ewrc, there are usually lot of nonsense...

[PLuto]

But in this case, of course, Bouffier will start with DS3...

[Mirek]

Haha, his car looked superb last year, I'm all for a bit of variety and the sound is great (although basically the same as the Citroen, of course).

Would like to see the 208 not die out completely, but seems to be heading that way. Is the DS3 so much better?

The DS3 and 208 are technically near identical cars. The main difference is that DS3 has shorter wheelbase which is given by the stock bodyshell. I guess the main difference is probably in the support services etc. Maybe Br21 can tell us more.

[Andre Oliveira]

Dont believe that pseudolists on ewrc, there are usually lot of nonsense...

Only Ypres site and facebook there

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lefebvre - I sent my entry form for Ypresrally but we still have to complement the budget to confirm our participation. I’ll keep you posted !

[br21]

The DS3 and 208 are technically near identical cars. The main difference is that DS3 has shorter wheelbase which is given by the stock bodyshell. I guess the main difference is probably in the support services etc. Maybe Br21 can tell us more.

Except bodyshell and body panels, etc. only mechanical difference is propshaft, which is shorter in Citroen as it has shorter wheelbase. Rest is the same. Few months ago Peugeot Sport and Citroen Racing merged together, so support team is identical now, they also merged stock, so now there is only one shop for all parts.

[Jarek Z]

When's the deadline for entries and the publishing of the official list? it's only just struck me that this is getting fairly close!

Entries for the Ypres Rally close today (Tuesday 7 June).

[RS]

Bouffier is again in the Czech DS3 he used last year, good to see him back with Panseri.

New co-driver for Lefebvre?

[Mirek]

Yes, that's why Jakeš is missing in Rally Hustopeče entry list.

[dupanton]

110 entries (and counting) so far, not everything is published yet.

[mousti]

Bouffier is again in the Czech DS3 he used last year, good to see him back with Panseri.

New co-driver for Lefebvre?
Just a one off for Ypres, maybe Gabin has other duties then..

[Andre Oliveira]

Snijers with 208 T16 and Kristiansson with Fabia S2000 in

[dodge33cymru]

More Peugeots the better and I'll never get tired of hearing S2000 Skodas. Great!

[dupanton]

Bouffier is again in the Czech DS3 he used last year, good to see him back with Panseri.

New co-driver for Lefebvre?

I think his codriver brings some money ;)

[Jasper]

Snijers => car isn't sure and still searching for budget. Very doubtful.

[Jarek Z]

More Peugeots the better (...)

They will not last long. You better go to the first stage to see them ;)

[Jarek Z]

I have just counted the number of Peugeots 208 T16 at the finish line of each round of ERC 2016. It doesn't look good:

round 1 Canarias - 1 Pug at the finish line (Consani)
round 2 Ireland - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 3 Acropolis - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 4 Azores - 0 Pugs at the finish line

[Jasper]

I have just counted the number of Peugeots 208 T16 at the finish line of each round of ERC 2016. It doesn't look good:

round 1 Canarias - 1 Pug at the finish line (Consani)
round 2 Ireland - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 3 Acropolis - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 4 Azores - 0 Pugs at the finish line

Princen no major problems this year. 5 rally's, one retirement (crash).

[Mirek]

But You can't say he had no problems. AFAIK in the last event even with the Evo kit he had problems with the pop-off all the time. Anyway it's sad when You can name all reliably working Peugeots R5 in Europe out of Your head in just few seconds...

[Andre Oliveira]

I saw that on Patrice Fabre facebook last Ronde del Giraglia:

Nouveau forfait avec cette m..... de 208. Pour la 2eme fois , elle a n'a pas démarré ... Déçu , oui mais surtout tres perplexe . Je ne ferai pas de commentaire sur l'équipe , mais il y a des silences qui veulent dire beaucoup. En tout cas je voudrais juste remercier 1000 fois les membres de l'ASA bastiase et Nico D'ulivo pour leur gentillesse,leur patience et leur accueil. Après je relativise , et je me dit qu'il y a des gens qui ont tout perdu dans les inondations , alors ne pas prendre le départ d'un rallye, il y a plus grave....

[PLuto]

I have just counted the number of Peugeots 208 T16 at the finish line of each round of ERC 2016. It doesn't look good:

round 1 Canarias - 1 Pug at the finish line (Consani)
round 2 Ireland - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 3 Acropolis - 0 Pugs at the finish line
round 4 Azores - 0 Pugs at the finish line

To be fair, I will little bit update your statistics:

round 1 Canarias - 1 Pug at the finish line (Consani), 1 retired (Costenaro, usual problem with alternator)
round 2 Ireland - 0 Pugs at the finish line, 1 retired (Thorburn, technical problem with transmission)
round 3 Acropolis - 0 Pugs at the finish line, 1 retired (Della Casa, broken radiator after hitting stone)
round 4 Azores - 0 Pugs at the finish line, 1 retired (Costenaro, usual problem with alternator)

Most of that retired cars is still the same car from Delta Rally...

[PLuto]

But You can't say he had no problems. AFAIK in the last event even with the Evo kit he had problems with the pop-off all the time. Anyway it's sad when You can name all reliably working Peugeots R5 in Europe out of Your head in just few seconds...

It is really interesting that we hear lot of complains against pop-off from Citroen and Peugeot drivers. But also lot of other teams and cars had problems with pop-offs. For example Orsak had problems with it on Azores for whole weekend. Lukyanuk had problems with pop-off in Acropolis...

[Jarek Z]

Princen no major problems this year. 5 rally's, one retirement (crash).

He has a chance to be the second Peugeot 208 T16 at the finish line of ERC round this year! Let's keep our fingers crossed for him! :)

[Mirek]

Most of that retired cars is still the same car from Delta Rally...

Which only underlines the point that barely anybody uses the Pugs because of previous bad experience or their bad reputation.

[skarderud]

He has a chance to be the second Peugeot 208 T16 at the finish line of ERC round this year! Let's keep our fingers crossed for him! :)
Snijers (208 R5) and Kristiansen (fabia s2000) on the startlist at ypres.

[sete]

Do we have some weather expectations?

[dupanton]

Do we have some weather expectations?

Too early to tell. Grey and Rainy here on Monday, sunshine and thunderstorms yesterday and today. Rain predicted for this weekend. It changes all the time!

[Mirek]

I can say for sure that there is going to be some wind :D

[itix]

They will not last long. You better go to the first stage to see them ;)

Now you are being mean :(
There are plenty of them that hold together just fine these days... you are just going by the reputation of the old Saintelocs ;)

[itix]

Princen no major problems this year. 5 rally's, one retirement (crash).

Also Ucci's car works good, so does the one bought by Sebastien Loeb Racing... and probably loads more that I don't know about...

[Mirek]

Now you are being mean :(
There are plenty of them that hold together just fine these days... you are just going by the reputation of the old Saintelocs.

Plenty? I would say You can count them on fingers of one hand...

[itix]

I'm not so sure... If you check ewrc they don't seem to have much more problems than the Skoda and the Fiesta.

There is for instance one in sweden that usually runs reliably. Uccis has almost never had a problem etc etc.

I am pretty sure that the problematic ones are those that aren't upgraded to latest spec.

[Mirek]

Princen's one was the very first Evo one and it hasn't run flawless so far. Also I heard they had plenty of problems also in testing. Let's see in Ypres.

[itix]

I meant pre Evo, with the homologated joker parts.

Can't say much about the Evo as there are too few in existence. Time will tell.

[Jarek Z]

Now you are being mean :(
There are plenty of them that hold together just fine these days... you are just going by the reputation of the old Saintelocs ;)

Am I being mean? In the last 3 seasons Peugeot 208 R5 managed to win just 4 ERC rounds out ouf 25. And the last win was over 1 year ago when Craig Breen was fastest in the 2015 Azores Rally.

Let's take a quick look at the statistics - number of wins:

ERC 2016
-----------
Ford Fiesta R5 - 2 wins
Skoda Fabia R5 - 1 win
Citroen DS3 R5 - 1 win
Peugeot 208 R5 - 0 wins

ERC 2015
-----------
Ford Fiesta R5 - 4 wins
Peugeot 208 R5 - 3 wins
Skoda Fabia R5 - 2 wins
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - 1 win

ERC 2014
-----------
Ford Fiesta RRC - 4 wins
Škoda Fabia S2000 - 4 wins
Ford Fiesta R5 - 1 win
Peugeot 208 R5 - 1 win
Mini John Cooper Works S2000 - 1 win

Don't get me wrong, I like Peugeot 208 T16, but numbers don't lie...

[dodge33cymru]

Well that escalated quickly:


So who, from the locals, do we think will be ERC registered to compete in qualifying and run at the front?

[Jarek Z]

So who, from the locals, do we think will be ERC registered to compete in qualifying and run at the front?

Maybe some of them:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-registrations-hit-100/

[Sulland]

Princen's one was the very first Evo one and it hasn't run flawless so far. Also I heard they had plenty of problems also in testing. Let's see in Ypres.

How many test km have PSA spent on the Evo upgrade for the twins?

[PLuto]

So who, from the locals, do we think will be ERC registered to compete in qualifying and run at the front?

My prediction according to actual situation:

YES: Loix, Princen, Tanghe, Verschueren, Tsjoen, Duquesne, Dilley, Serderidis, De Mevius
NO: Bruneel, Debackere, Casier, Vanneste, Delplace, Van Rompuy, Demaerschalk, Parmentier, Snijers, Cherain

[dupanton]

My prediction according to actual situation:

YES: Loix, Princen, Tanghe, Verschueren, Tsjoen, Duquesne, Dilley, Serderidis, De Mevius
NO: Bruneel, Debackere, Casier, Vanneste, Delplace, Van Rompuy, Demaerschalk, Parmentier, Snijers, Cherain

Casier registered in the past I think, so I would think he will do the same now.
Demaerschalk is an official DS Belgium driver (as is Dilley) so maybe he will register too.
Cherain might register as well?

[mousti]

Casier registered in the past I think, so I would think he will do the same now.
Demaerschalk is an official DS Belgium driver (as is Dilley) so maybe he will register too.
Cherain might register as well?
Last year everyone with a R5 and S2000 registered. Hope the same too, although I don't care about the likes of Parmentier :p

Btw No Della Casa his ERC program is stopped for now..

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[Jarek Z]

Btw No Della Casa his ERC program is stopped for now..


Another Peugeot 208 T16 victim?

[dodge33cymru]

Was a DS3 driver, no?

[TWRC]

Another Peugeot 208 T16 victim?
He said he was waiting for the Evo kit for the DS3, but the fact that there's not a single known DS3 Evo out there almost 2 months after the start of selling (not even Giordano, who's supposed to be at least semi-works this year) is a bit strange indeed...

[Jarek Z]

Was a DS3 driver, no?

In Acropolis he was driving Peugeot 208:
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=290936&entry=

[PLuto]

In Acropolis he was driving Peugeot 208

Maybe because his DS3 was still not repaired after crash in Ireland?

[dupanton]

Maybe because his DS3 was still not repaired after crash in Ireland?

Wasn't it because the Delta-DS3 was used by someone else (Monzon?)

[PLuto]

Jarek is writing about Della Casa in Acropolis, you are writing about Consani in Canarias

[dupanton]

Jarek is writing about Della Casa in Acropolis, you are writing about Consani in Canarias

Confusing things then :p

[Jarek Z]

Let's have a look at some new liveries...

Pieter Tsjoen:

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13320897_1040483619354887_3399691436761721154_o.jp g

[Jarek Z]

Melissa Debackere:

http://www.autoklub.pl/media/201606/96529-melissa.jpg

[Lousada]

I find their website confusing and hard to read with all the different fonts and colours and buttons. What I want to know is: are there single stage tickets available this year? And/or single day tickets? And how much do they cost?

[PLuto]

I find their website confusing and hard to read with all the different fonts and colours and buttons. What I want to know is: are there single stage tickets available this year? And/or single day tickets? And how much do they cost?

I also dont like this "mobile phone style" website... Regarding your question, I am sure that other members who are going to Ypres will answer you more properly than me, but I dont remember day ticket and at shakedown I dont remember they were selling "one stage" tickets...

[dodge33cymru]

They were selling one or the other last year; I think it's single stage but someone might correct me. Three out of four stages made no attempt to correct me though, and I've never been asked for anything at Shakedown, just arrive before the roads are closed around the village.

[Jarek Z]

I find their website confusing and hard to read with all the different fonts and colours and buttons.

I agree. Those new trends in website design are awful!

[Jarek Z]

Freddy Loix

http://www.freddyloix.com/images/2016/21694voiture_def_def.jpg

[dodge33cymru]

I agree. Those new trends in website design are awful!
That's not fair, plenty of excellent websites around these days (check out the new dailysportscar.com for example)

Ypres' site is terrible though; it doesn't even look good on a mobile!


* vested interest, I work with websites ;)

[Simmi]

Really getting the Ypres itch here. Considering a mad last-min trip down if a few things fall into place with work.

[WRCKE]

15euro for 1 stage ticket and you have an reduction from 3 euro on another stage

There are now day tickets only all stages tickets for 2 shakedowns on wednesday and thursday and all the stages on friday and saterday,the all stages tickets are 40euro untill next weekend

[dodge33cymru]

Are the Historic and ERC rounds requiring different tickets? Never been to Historic Shakedown before, but it's in my plan this year.

[itix]

Am I being mean? In the last 3 seasons Peugeot 208 R5 managed to win just 4 ERC rounds out ouf 25. And the last win was over 1 year ago when Craig Breen was fastest in the 2015 Azores Rally.

Let's take a quick look at the statistics - number of wins:

ERC 2016
-----------
Ford Fiesta R5 - 2 wins
Skoda Fabia R5 - 1 win
Citroen DS3 R5 - 1 win
Peugeot 208 R5 - 0 wins

ERC 2015
-----------
Ford Fiesta R5 - 4 wins
Peugeot 208 R5 - 3 wins
Skoda Fabia R5 - 2 wins
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - 1 win

ERC 2014
-----------
Ford Fiesta RRC - 4 wins
Škoda Fabia S2000 - 4 wins
Ford Fiesta R5 - 1 win
Peugeot 208 R5 - 1 win
Mini John Cooper Works S2000 - 1 win

Don't get me wrong, I like Peugeot 208 T16, but numbers don't lie...
It has become better... It's not perfect but it is not what it used to be. Unfortunately it has lost speed when it gained reliability (or rather it hasn't gained enough speed)

[dupanton]

Are the Historic and ERC rounds requiring different tickets? Never been to Historic Shakedown before, but it's in my plan this year.

No, with a weekend stage you can visite Historic shakedown/stages too.
You really have to go to the village of "Boezinge" Wednesday evening, very good atmosphere there after and during the shakedown.

[dodge33cymru]

That's the plan! Thanks again for the advice :)

[Jarek Z]

I have never been to Ypres, but I saw Condroz, Boucles de Spa and Haspengouw and I have to say I love the atmosphere of Belgian rallying (and Belgian beer too!). So have a great rally guys!

[Mirek]

If You have a chance try Ypres Jarek. It's great rally especially for everyone who loves crazy hi-speed places. Also the atmosphere in the town is awesome and the weather is wayyy better than in Condroz :D

[PLuto]

No, with a weekend stage you can visite Historic shakedown/stages too.
You really have to go to the village of "Boezinge" Wednesday evening, very good atmosphere there after and during the shakedown.

Maybe, for first time in my Ypres history, there is a chance that I will be in Belgium on Wednesday, so I am thinking about attending the shakedown too...

[dupanton]

Maybe, for first time in my Ypres history, there is a chance that I will be in Belgium on Wednesday, so I am thinking about attending the shakedown too...

Maybe we should do a forum meet? Wednesday evening or even better Friday before the start?

[dodge33cymru]

Sounds good; love the atmosphere for Thursday's Shakedown, if Historic comes close to that on Wednesday then will be a great time.

[PLuto]

For me it is easy. On Thursday I will be at shakedown - in the middle of the stage where stage is crossing the main road. On Friday and Saturday I will be all the time in service or media room...

[Jarek Z]

If You have a chance try Ypres Jarek. It's great rally especially for everyone who loves crazy hi-speed places. Also the atmosphere in the town is awesome and the weather is wayyy better than in Condroz :D

What weather did you have in Condroz? Mine looked like this :)

http://foto.rallyonline.pl/GALERIA/jarekz/condroz2010/condroz2010_jzagorny27.jpg

But Belgian fans drank Jupiler and didn't care :D

http://foto.rallyonline.pl/GALERIA/jarekz/condroz2010/condroz2010_jzagorny20.jpg

[Mirek]

Something similar :)

[mousti]

Lefebvre just confirmed his presence at Ypres, budget has been found, he will drive Fumal's DS3 R5. The one that Duval crashed at Wallonie a month ago..

[Jarek Z]

That's not fair, plenty of excellent websites around these days

Ypres' site is terrible though; it doesn't even look good on a mobile!

I have just found something that's even worse than Ypres' site:
Look at this atrocity!
http://toyotagazooracing.com/

[wwbroe]

Seede entrylist is out, here are first 20 numbers:
1. Tanak
2. Lefebvre
3. Bouffier
4. Verschueren
5. Luckyanuk
6. Princen
7. Tarabus
8. Tsjoen
9. Kobus
10. Loix
11. Botta
12. Casier
14. Demaerschalk
15. Dilley
16. De Mevius
17. Cherain
18. Debackere
19. Vaneste
20. Mc Cormack

[wwbroe]

I suppose Freddy Loix gets number 10 for the number of victory's? :D

[dodge33cymru]

How the heck is Loix 10? I know with qualifying it makes no real difference, just wondering.

[wwbroe]

How the heck is Loix 10? I know with qualifying it makes no real difference, just wondering.

See my answer above ;)

[dupanton]

Not ERC registered R5 cars: Delplace (Fabia R5), Van Rompuy, Bruneel (DS3 R5), Parmentier (Fiesta R5) and Saint-Requier (207 S2000). All the other have registered.

[Jarek Z]

I suppose Freddy Loix gets number 10 for the number of victory's? :D

That's the only logical explanation :)
How come Loix is seeded behind such drivers as Verschueren, Tarabus or Kobus?

[Mirek]

There is qualification and therefore it doesn't matter.

[wwbroe]

There is qualification and therefore it doesn't matter.

That is correct Mirek, and i think that is why they gave him N°10 as for the number of victory's.:)

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13434727_1223726730980185_8729073101266762721_n.jp g?oh=283871de3829066ba8037cc5d8d6d017&oe=58009411
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13445677_10209921410013548_7912455869470900137_n.j pg?oh=30e67bd7fec2df18aa2e6fbced1020ba&oe=57CF3E38

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fath3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13445707_1074702122584412_8674894355943180977_n.jp g?oh=5e7779a83c7b618dc91be9bc710c4fbf&oe=57D19F8A

https://www.facebook.com/pascorderallye.fr/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1074701395917818

[Fly]

Princen's mistake during test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ehA2s4XM48

[Jarek Z]

The official Ypres Rally website must be the worst website in the ERC. How come they publish the entry list on Twitter?!
https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/743534236339150848

[tommeke_B]

The official Ypres Rally website must be the worst website in the ERC. How come they publish the entry list on Twitter?!
https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/743534236339150848

The entry list is on the website, but behind a password in the competitors section.

[br21]

So who's coming to Ypres? Would be nice to meet you there!

[sete]

I will be there from friday morning

[dupanton]

I'm there, codriver of #99, everybody can come and talk to me ifcourse :)

[Mad cat jnr]

I'm there, codriver of #99, everybody can come and talk to me ifcourse :)

We are on the ferry Monday and staying in Ypres Square :D

Ill be co-driving in car 66 - give us a wave if you see us.

[dimviii]

have a nice rally dupanton and Mad cat jnr!

[CWJ]

I'm there, codriver of #99, everybody can come and talk to me ifcourse :)


Haha cool, with my friend Mombinator, so cu there :)

[Jarek Z]

Lefebvre's car for Ypres:

http://www.autoklub.pl/media/201606/96749-big.jpg

[mousti]

No Marty McCormack, hand injury :(

[PLuto]

So who's coming to Ypres? Would be nice to meet you there!

I will be there, of course. Like always during last 10 years...

[sete]

would i see you in media room?

[PLuto]

would i see you in media room?

My programme is simple:

Tuesday on test with Bouffier, then administrative checking
Wednesday travelling around Ypres, maybe shakedown of historics
Thursday scrutineering, then shakedown
Friday and Saturday moving between service area and media room

[sete]

I will arrive at friday morning.Then pick up a photo accreditation at media service and check service.then watch the stages.
leaving at sunday morning
gallery from last year
http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1368

[PLuto]

Dont forget to do pickems !

[mousti]

So who's coming to Ypres? Would be nice to meet you there!
Saw you today but was too late to say hi, thursday or friday we'll have another chance :D

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[dimviii]

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450030_1011013399012936_71879426306041206_n.jpg? oh=e5a9071b945adcf3d3fd5bfefb9d738f&oe=57D1F4E0

https://www.facebook.com/Pascal-D-Rallypics-772346776212934/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1011012139013062

[Wim_Impreza]

So who's coming to Ypres? Would be nice to meet you there!

I won't be there, but I wish you a very nice rally and good luck in your work. :)

[RS]

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450030_1011013399012936_71879426306041206_n.jpg? oh=e5a9071b945adcf3d3fd5bfefb9d738f&oe=57D1F4E0

https://www.facebook.com/Pascal-D-Rallypics-772346776212934/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1011012139013062

Did Skoda lend Luky some wheels?

[Livewireshock]

After having a fantastic time working for EurosportTV at last years event, it is with a heavy heart that I can not be there again this year. I had a great time and it was more than worth the trip to get there last year. On a side note, I was able to recite the ode in uniform at the Menin Gate in front of all gathered for the Last Post Ceremony, a highlight and an honour as I prepare for the centennial of my army unit here in Australia.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DMack:

'Due to car problems, unfortunately @OttTanak won’t be able to take part in Ypres Rally… sorry to the fans, hopefully we can be there in 2017. '

Shame. :(

[rallyfiend]

DMack:

'Due to car problems, unfortunately @OttTanak won’t be able to take part in Ypres Rally… sorry to the fans, hopefully we can be there in 2017. '

Shame. :(

I wonder if that's code for 'the cheque to M-Sport got lost in the mail'

[dodge33cymru]

Pity no Tanak or the S2000 Fabia, but looking forward to this one after the weird spectacle that was the end of Le Mans.

Heading up from France on Wednesday.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Not sure if Ypres is the best event for DMack to test its tarmac tyres anyway... lots of dirt on those roads and mud if its wet.

[Jarek Z]

Is this Kevin Abbring's new car?

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13497648_10154317313664973_443627860408271174_o.jp g

[mousti]

I wonder if that's code for 'the cheque to M-Sport got lost in the mail'
Or the tyres sucked badly after their 2 day test in Italy..

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Is this Kevin Abbring's new car?

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13497648_10154317313664973_443627860408271174_o.jp g

Yes, Kevin Abbring with the i20 R5 début in the ‘0’ car.

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/1wrJr7AmuHE

[Reis Eduardo]

Where can I see the official Entry List?

[wwbroe]

Where can I see the official Entry List?

It is on website, but hidden behind password, on the competitrors part.

[PLuto]

Where can I see the official Entry List?

For example here: http://rally-base.com/2016/kenotek-ypres-rally-2016/start-list/authorized-to-start/
Or here in PDF version: http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/soubor.php?f=18005

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk will find it tough here against all the locals and tarmac experts. Kajto was probably wise to miss this round.

[tommeke_B]

Pitty for Tänak, but come on, no car available? That's a bad excuse in my opinion... I think it's either a financial issue, or they are not confident about their tyres...

[rallyfanbelgium]

Last Year ----> Abbring was over the limit ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7hzoxiMiac

[Jarek Z]

Snijers is back... but does he have any chance to win his 45th rally in the ERC?
https://www.fiaerc.com/ypres-and-erc-icon-snijers-to-drive-r5-peugeot/

[tommeke_B]

Snijers is back... but does he have any chance to win his 45th rally in the ERC?
https://www.fiaerc.com/ypres-and-erc-icon-snijers-to-drive-r5-peugeot/

If 15 fastest R5 competitors retire, yes... Big respect for Patrick Snijers, for what he has proved during his long career. Fact is that now he is becoming an older driver, he has no rhythm, did only one rally so far this year. Also, his driving style isn't really adapted to R5 cars, we've seen it in Sezoens Rally (an event that probably suits him more than Ypres). Maybe the 208 R5 accepts his brutal driving more than the Fiesta R5, let's hope... :)

[sete]

so sad about Tanak,also McCormack will be missed.Like his Tiger livery.
What about the weather prediction?

[EstWRC]

This Tänak thing is really weird. i hope to get some more info this week.

[FullThrottleVids]

Video: TEST | M. Duez - M. Cid | Kenotek Ypres Rally 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtX6YXHcoJw) --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtX6YXHcoJw

999

[dupanton]

This Tänak thing is really weird. i hope to get some more info this week.

Hot and mostly dry, but with a chance of some (big) thunderstorms...

[Andre Oliveira]

Problem with car without testing one R5 :confused:

[br21]

Lukyanuk was really fast yesterday on test, we will see how he can transform it for the rally.

[dimviii]

De Mevius
https://youtu.be/UsGWlVmlq8c

https://scontent.fath2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13442123_946336858796982_1456260476581554660_n.jpg ?oh=acbcd0d2870b70859e246105c7aaf654&oe=57DF605E

https://www.facebook.com/Vila-Racingbe-159389347491741/photos/?tab=album&album_id=946336728796995


https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13434685_10208490975104959_160711961242708002_n.jp g?oh=d01c6f957f753c14b35c85444820a23a&oe=57E09E80

[mousti]

Pitty for Tänak, but come on, no car available? That's a bad excuse in my opinion... I think it's either a financial issue, or they are not confident about their tyres...

I think more the second.. Money doesn't seem an issue if you see their program's in rallying :p

[stefanvv]

If You consider last year's Barum (I think) appearance, this is quite logical.

[Jarek Z]

If You consider last year's Barum (I think) appearance, this is quite logical.

I think you mean Barum 2014. Tanak quite slow in this event:
http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=13881&t=Barum-Czech-Rally-Zlin-2014

[Jarek Z]

15 - 20 HP more in Citroen DS3 R5?
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-qa-david-botka/

[RS]

Will Lefebvre and Bouffier have evo DS3s for Ypres?

[Mirek]

15 - 20 HP more in Citroen DS3 R5?
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-qa-david-botka/

Maybe in some rpm but I don't believe that it's possible at the peak, otherwise they would have peak power similar to WRC cars.

[Andre Oliveira]

In spanish magazine, Vallejo said that Evo kit had performance problem.

De cara a Cantabria, esperabas contar con la evolución que había llevado a cabo Citroën y no ha sido así. ¿En qué consisten exactamente las nuevas especificaciones? ¿Ya las habéis probado en el coche?
No las pudimos probar porque es un joker que Citroën homologa. Es un paquete de evoluciones con varios componentes que se tienen que montar todos a la vez, es un todo o nada. No lo tenemos a día de hoy porque la dirección parece que no es del agrado de los pilotos y da algún que otro problema de rendimiento. Se trata de un motor eléctrico de dirección asistida e hidráulica y aunque todo lo demás si funciona, no puedes montarlo. El objetivo final de toda la evolución es enfriar el aire de admisión. Para eso se cambian los radiadores, intercooler… En este sentido, se ha dado un paso hacia adelante, pero hay que evitar los problemas con la dirección.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hot and mostly dry, but with a chance of some (big) thunderstorms...

Looks more wet than dry on the forecast I've just watched, especially on Saturday..

[Jasper]

Looks more wet than dry on the forecast I've just watched, especially on Saturday..

The local weather forecaster say's it will be hot with a big chance on thunderstorms (especially thursday). The worst day of the week (rain, windy) was probably yesterday.

[Jasper]

The DS3 from Lefebvre was driven by Duval in rallye de Wallonie without the evo kit. I don't know if the car has it now.

[TWRC]

15 - 20 HP more in Citroen DS3 R5?
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-qa-david-botka/
Half of that seems more likely. Bonato and Dilley were driving Evo DS3s this weekend, and Bonato didn't like the new power steering, saying that it gives no info about the grip conditions. That's quite sad since the whole concept of the new PAS was to enhance this compared to the old one... (and to make room for the new radiator and intercooler)

[bluuford]

The local weather forecaster say's it will be hot with a big chance on thunderstorms (especially thursday). The worst day of the week (rain, windy) was probably yesterday.
Yeah, hot weather until Thursday, nearly +28 degrees, thudnerstroms expected both on Wednesday and on Thursday afternoon, between 16 and 20 is most likely time. then some light showers might appear on Friday morning (not so likely) and deperature drops (from Friday) to around +18..+22 degrees during the days and +12..+15 during the nights. But it should be sunny and not so windy :)

[Jarek Z]

Kevin Abbring and his Hyundai:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CldegUaUkAEBHL0.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Bernd Casier and his Ford:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cla92sxXEAI4p9t.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Marc Duez and his Porsche:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClaCRaIXIAAuFVZ.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13502624_464803947059950_8176444048847775372_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13442290_1731521687122293_5498950772202720935_n.jp g?oh=331ea87204dda1c97da81c2b6819f777&oe=57E6AF64

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13517560_10153697029105754_8871641446997053617_o.j pg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13517501_10209717991406473_5556846698459183810_o.j pg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13458588_10209553680789130_8727467542687187537_o.j pg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13495231_10154310329359507_1370139098945840649_n.j pg?oh=74fd83172fd090a884cc5e54e437ba1e&oe=57C4B79C


Loix
https://youtu.be/k_ElQ4ZkZic

[Jasper]

Catie Munnings rolled on a test today.

http://i65.tinypic.com/ounmlx.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fath2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13516342_992155294215183_2529170865811035017_n.jpg ?oh=730c844ecbc3785a6f2c11c37c9f4509&oe=57CB87CB

https://www.facebook.com/AncetPascalPhotographie/photos/?tab=album&album_id=992154597548586


https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13502527_10208280053497274_5929332224648922216_o.j pg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13517477_10208280055937335_2998980006025140780_o.j pg
https://www.facebook.com/alexis.joye

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13501590_639670449515175_8190263435017039523_n.jpg ?oh=94ba1bbb203ec5a50d33ede14bfa067e&oe=57CA4524
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13502091_639670459515174_8344310882074351189_n.jpg ?oh=5145e9874473a718db261a51ca7ebba3&oe=57E704B8

https://www.facebook.com/Pascal-D-Rallypics-772346776212934/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1012182432229366

[Rally Power]

Half of that seems more likely. Bonato and Dilley were driving Evo DS3s this weekend, and Bonato didn't like the new power steering, saying that it gives no info about the grip conditions. That's quite sad since the whole concept of the new PAS was to enhance this compared to the old one... (and to make room for the new radiator and intercooler)

It’s more than sad, it’s a mess! Finally the cooling issues were fixed and some extra hp found but now there’s a problem with the electrical power steering from the evo kit...it's the perfect way to revamp their R5 sales. Let's hope Lefebvre will be inspired!

[Jasper]

de Mevius crashed during test. BMA tries to fix the car.
Sainteloc is looking for another 208 for Catie Munnings.

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fath2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450724_10208452367779531_7210817125319996711_n.j pg?oh=93699d6bf226683a013895299c004539&oe=57DB5096
https://scontent.fath2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13509118_10208452368579551_324477899917917715_n.jp g?oh=3194abdfefc6c0bbf514ed0d751d97f3&oe=57C8B914

some small clips

https://www.facebook.com/vincent.verstraete.18/videos/pcb.10208452372259643/10208452369819582/?type=3&theater

[skarderud]

de Mevius crashed during test. BMA tries to fix the car.
Sainteloc is looking for another 208 for Catie Munnings.
Røkland has a "new" rebuild one at home for rent :)

[voila2002]

de Mevius crashed during test. BMA tries to fix the car.
Sainteloc is looking for another 208 for Catie Munnings.


Catie has a new car... everything fine.

[Jasper]

Hyundai media event this morning:

http://i67.tinypic.com/2j3liyf.jpg

More pics => https://www.facebook.com/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1331224696889413

[dimviii]

de Mevius crashed during test. BMA tries to fix the car.
Sainteloc is looking for another 208 for Catie Munnings.


http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2016/post-1281-0-69366000-1466591483.jpg
https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13508897_1088988581166391_1119133220699486634_n.jp g?oh=69ed0bcd546a0a4c3f30858fbe47be13&oe=57C104A3
https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450043_1088988707833045_9023294843291420730_n.jp g?oh=0a62132fab67038686d5bf9e6acfe33f&oe=57F4E68E
https://www.facebook.com/Esquelbecq-sport-auto-542691845796070/photos_stream?ref=page_internal

[dimviii]

Abbring
https://youtu.be/AFtoiP3Z5c8

[mas-racing]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/freddyzonnebeke/sf2%20test%20abbring_zpsf3vp9q5i.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7Z2Z9xzF0)

[PLuto]

Will Lefebvre and Bouffier have evo DS3s for Ypres?

Bryan will drive Evo kit. As far as I know, Demaeschalk too.

[mousti]

Bryan will drive Evo kit. As far as I know, Demaeschalk too.

Snijers also

[dodge33cymru]

What time does Historic Shakedown begin please?

[wwbroe]

What time does Historic Shakedown begin please?

It will be held in Boezinge from 19h00 till 22h00:)

[RS]

New Hyundai leaves me a little cold so far, but we have only seen two videos so let's see what it can do.

Do we know when homologation is planned?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

New Hyundai leaves me a little cold so far, but we have only seen two videos so let's see what it can do.



Nothing special but at least it sounds better than the R5 Fiesta.

[dimviii]

i20 r5

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CljzQQNWAAQAZfy.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cljvv8OWAAQHVbU.jpg

[Mirek]

Nothing special but at least it sounds better than the R5 Fiesta.

Fiesta R5 Evo sounds good.


New Hyundai leaves me a little cold so far, but we have only seen two videos so let's see what it can do.

Maybe only my feeling but it seems to be underpowered.

[RS]

Maybe only my feeling but it seems to be underpowered.

Yeah, it lacks the 'violence' out of the corners that the Skoda has.

Nice engine note but not much anti lag noises.

[Linych]

Hi!Who can share maps of special stages and routes in kmz format for "maps.me" or Garmin (google earth)? May be somebody do it how i did it at every rally?