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anyone got recce photos to post?
You can almost hear it is down on power compared to the best S2000 cars, pity really! Nice looking car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
It will be interesting to see what they can do, looks like there may have been some improvement in the car overall. Can anyone translate what Basso said during his test video?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
At least they have top quality drivers. When your car is not the best you cannot afford to have sub standard drivers too like some others in the past. Basso was very fast on Col de Turini last year in a private 207 so I hope he makes it that far.
Basso: "We're testing for Monte, trying to do a good set-up for the rally. The conditions are good, there's no snow or ice, hopefully we'll not find it during the rally. We're all happy to ran there, as is back as WRC event and we're glad Proton has chosen us to race with them. P-G is my teammate and he'll test the car tomorrow".Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Nothing special, IMHO. :D
Any weather news for the week ahead... hope there's some snow !!
According to finnish (quite reliable) rumours Proton S2000 is producing little bit over 300 hp that is a very good in paper but this has caused poor middle range torgue. Peak power is impossible for anyone to judge from video but it clearly seems that the driveability of the engine is not as good as the best S2000's and the peak power comes at very small rev band.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
No way it could have 300 Hp even in a very short rpm range.
Weather will be veeery variable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
In general
The first two days should be very warm up to +10 degrees is real possibility. There should be no ice or snow on those days. It gets colder on Friday afternoon and there will be some significant snowfall. But it seems that the snow comes to the place were the rally has just left. 15-20 cm is expected. From the first weather maps I can say only that there will be snow on Saturday stages. and maybe on powerstage. But remember, these are mountains and exact weatherforecast can be done maybe 24 h in advance.
Ok, I'll respect that as generally you seem to have much knowledge on these things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
However, the rumour was specially about the new car for SWRC so would that be so unrealistic? you could quite realistically gain 10 hp over drivable setup by sacrificing lower rev torque.
That would make no sense to me. They must know they need more torque.
Since the very beginning Proton shows unreal figures. Already in 2008 they said they had over 270 Nm. I think that even 2011 works Fabia doesn't have so much.
On the other hand I don't understand why Škoda officially shows unrealistically small numbers - opposite extremum :D
Check PM ;)
σε ευχαριστω πολυ...εχω προσπαθησει να κανω λογαριασμο στον χωματινο αλλα βγαζει ενα σφαλμα...θα το ξανακοιταξω.ευχαριστω πολυ και παλι.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Why don't the DS3s have Qatar branding on them? I thought that Nasser was bringing some money to Citroen?
I was wondering if you could tell me where Proton sources its engines? I read that they were derived from a Renault? Also, why have the used the same basic model for so many years?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I like the way this car looks but they sell road going editions of this in NZ and let me tell you they have nothing in common with this yellow thing.
No photos yet of Neuville's car?? Want to see his livery, think it'll be slightly different then Loeb's and Hirvonen's DS3
the photoshoped one from his facebook showed a yellow car so it will be quite different.
As said that was just the livery of his Peugeot made by a fan. One of the Belgium forum members said that, if I'm right.
Dear Mini,Quote:
Originally Posted by carmichael
This is an example of an awesome livery. Something yours is not.
Can t comment at maximum horsepower,but at torque output is clearly visible the lack.Proton can hardly accelerate proper like Peugeots/Skodas/Fiestas from u turns at low/mid revs if you see PGA video test for Monte.Quote:
Originally Posted by vkangas
Lack of torque is definitely visible at the mentioned ranges.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLmRasKa3UE
would also like to see al atiyya's car livery....probably in Qatar colours.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
would also like to see al atiyya's car livery....probably in Qatar colors.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
if i´m not blind the maps on the monte carlo website are offline? if anyone still needs them, contact me. i downloaded them a couple of weeks ago...
Araujo made a very nice livery, indeed :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
What is awesome here?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
Simplicity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
simplicity and also that the Estonian flag colors are blue, black, white and so is the livery, in some way ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Attachment 2891Quote:
Originally Posted by carmichael
Note that the photo above is landscape photo... I like it, very nice idea. :)
I like mini's livery.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...35312686_n.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by mousti
Tanak accident place
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...33981483_n.jpg
He has luck that nothing didn't happen as in Kubica case.
Power Stage Recce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08e6Fw-2kM&feature=player_embedded
Puncture this morning for Loeb / Elena
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zOLwYTMPCw&feature=player_embedded
can t see video at Greece.damn..Quote:
Originally Posted by danon
i can, so the problem must be elsewhere... try and update the flash player.