WRC Testing

Now it's his turn to go off.

Ford started tests today. Jari-Matti for two days and then Mikko takes over for two days.

Here are

My photos: PHOTOS

My video: VIDEO

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Originally Posted by HarriK

JML and Ford Fiesta WRC first tests in Finland:

JML_Kavala

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Wonder how they have got good ol' Piironen there :)

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

Mini tested today with Sordo (and Meeke a bit). Day 2 proved successful, even though the weather was very rainy at times. Nice jumps. :)

Nonetheless, here is my short video: VIDEO
And small photo gallery: PHOTOS

I have to say, I was very very surprised by Mini... Especially the suspension, it looked absolutely fabulous! Sordo commented it being even better than C4 on landings. Really, they have progressed a lot with the suspension. Engine seems to lack some power but otherwise it is starting look like a very nice package. I fell in love with it! ;)

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Hmmm I think Ford are ****ed. The way that car flies reminds me of watching the 206 WRC testing in Australia and realising just how good it was going to be.

So they were testing at NORF Kavala stage in 2010?

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

I don't quite understand you all... What's the problem in Mini's jumping? Both crests were bit special, they had a shape which throws the car. Yes, it lifts the front a little bit but what's the problem with that? Latest Focus did exactly the same and it was the fastest car in Finland. The smoothness of the landing was very good, especially on that corner jump where they flew sideways. It came down in a very predictable way every single time and nothing uncertain in it, always glued immediately to the road and continued.

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I agree, I think the Mini looks a very good jumper.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I agree, I think the Mini looks a very good jumper.

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I thought the Mini was a skirt . . . . . though I've seen some Mini dresses that weren't much bigger than a jumper!
(Sorry - couldn't resist!)

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Originally Posted by Steve Boyd

I thought the Mini was a skirt . . . . . though I've seen some Mini dresses that weren't much bigger than a jumper!
(Sorry - couldn't resist!)

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Pics or ban. 8)

Ford wanted Neuville to test the Fiesta at the end of June but PSA (Quesnel?) refused. Good news (seat at Citroen within 2 years) or bad news (missed opportunity)???

probably nothing of the two...