Fiesta Mk2 is good on asphalt, not sure if they are top competitive on gravel yet.
has there been any updates on the gravel kit lately?
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Fiesta Mk2 is good on asphalt, not sure if they are top competitive on gravel yet.
has there been any updates on the gravel kit lately?
I am not so sure if it's generally good on tarmac.
It is good on slippery/wet tarmac on wet michelin tire (which is new itself).
Historically for last 15 years or so MSport cars have seemingly had very good (mechanical) grip, so this would fit right in. On dry tarmac engine power also matters and there it seems to lack a lot.
When was last time when Skoda didn´t win anything BIG
(WRC2/3, ERC, ERCJ1)
I know they got many many national championships.
... and Czech championship...Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
I think Your answer is 2008 when Škoda Motorsport didn't yet exist.
i think they did?? i guess you mean in their current form..Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Any news on the Rally2 from Toyota since the beginning of October?
https://dirtfish.com/rally/toyota-se...y2-and-rally3/
Have they started testing?
The complete motorsport depatment was completely disbanded after 2005 season and recreated again probably in the second half of 2007 or so. But as a team they started competing only in 2009.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
They also got very last #87 (for Kari Hämäläinen, 50y old Gentleman)Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
so they have 2 never used Polo R5´s
Breen i20 r5 day 2
https://youtu.be/ve66_Fh5BU8
Impressive! And very different than the current i20 (at least it looks like that to me).
It looks like a car and not like a (mountain) goat - narrow with tiny long legs
what differences in dimensions have the chassis compared to previous? do we know?
It looks better in the sunlight, but it is still the ugliest R5 ever built.
For you, Jarek. For me it's not ugly, especially after I could check it live (the stock one, not the R5).
Do you like this big black hole at the front? :)
O no, C3 is still the ugliest....Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Yep, no contest there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
The car looks very stable and calm, almost like the Polo.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Does it have longer wheelbase than the R5?
The car, which will be renamed the C3 Rally2 in line with rallying’s new pyramid, will boast new engine software designed to improve getaway from stage starts. This will be homologated early in January.
Further upgrades in the first quarter of the year include a new front apron with revised aerodynamics, a new front differential rail providing a wider range of settings and an adjustable brake distribution pedal offering drivers greater comfort.
Other improvements include new engine brackets, rear toe brackets and exhaust manifolds to increase their service life.
The upgrades follow work in the last couple of seasons on suspension set-up in both asphalt and gravel trim and a new rear sub-frame to improve stability under braking.
Mads Østberg steered the C3 to the WRC world title at ACI Rally Monza last weekend while Marco Bulacia finished second in the WRC 3 standings.
Citroën’s aim is to improve the car in terms of performance, running costs and driveability and C3 Rally2 technical director Jean-François Grandclaudon said the process was focused on evolution.
“There is no need for a revolution on the C3 Rally2 in 2021. We are going to build on the excellent foundation we have, which is both robust and quick, to try and improve it where we can.
“Since its introduction in 2017, we have worked constantly and racked up a lot of miles on the road, enabling us to offer our customers an increasingly fast car, suited to all types of driver and with controlled running costs.
“This season, even more work was done with our two development drivers, Mads Østberg on gravel and Yoann Bonato on Tarmac. Over the last two years, the car has changed a lot, especially with a number of components that have not needed homologation and our efforts have now paid off with national and world titles claimed this year in major championships.”
Østberg has not yet finalised his 2021 plans but admitted that continuing with Citroën was an attractive option.
“Of course, the goal has to be to make it back to a factory World Rally Car. But at the same time, staying with Citroën is definitely something interesting for me,” said the Norwegian.
“It would be nice to have the chance to finish this job and compete in a car which I have developed. And it would be nice to have a car that is suiting me perfectly and the best car I’ve had so far.
“It’s been a challenge to make this car over the last two years, but I feel we have really come a long way. When I started out, it was not an easy car to drive and now I think we have really one of the best R5 cars out there.”
https://www.wrc.com/images/redaktion...f_1400x788.jpg
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/season-2...irst-pictures/
Is it still ugly? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
https://www.fiaerc.com/the-best-just...ts-erc-winner/
News on C3 Rally2 from Citroen as well.
https://media.citroenracing.com/en/c...aU#prettyPhoto
Can someone rename the theread to Rally2?
Yes, the front part is still "desperate".....Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
for me its not ugly.Ok at front i could discuss it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
For me the pretiest is polo.
The C3 is for some ugly. The more important issue is that the very steep and high front part, does that it does not have much natural downforce. And the R2 regulations does not allow much change to the original shape.
The "problem" with the Hyundai could be easily corrected if they find a way to keep the logo on the same place as the road car. I don't know if they couldn't find a solution to fix it there, or they didn't care enough!
https://ibb.co/3rxxDMd
However, as long as it is fast, it will look good on the stage. Only the Fiesta can do both 😎
Βreen day 3
https://youtu.be/0K9MTDsKAUE
Spot on. The car was never the 'right' shape to make a sporty machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
That's true, but... they won 7 titles this year! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing/st...a%2F4924785%2F
Petter has sold his newest Polo to Dennis Rådstrøm.
https://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo...i-r5/?car=4453
So I guess an i20 is taking its place soon!
You mean Dennis and his father is Arne...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
New, quite big upgrade of Fabia evo will be homologated from 1.01.21, similar was probably planned for Polo but most likely won't happen.
To bad, quite like the polo.Quote:
Originally Posted by br21
It seems the upgrade is tested, only need VW homologation on FIA. Not clear that that will happen.
Seems like a further insult to customers if they don't... ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
How much work is it to get a joker approved?
Are we talking weeks or months of paperwork?
What is the process for an OEM to get this done, please educate us you here that have been part of processes like this before!
It's not only paperwork and homologation. You need to make, stock and sell those upgraded parts.
So, 4 cars to France (Quentin Gilbert, Stéphane Consani and 2 more) with TM Competition.
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...7d&oe=60067922
And one to Sweden, Mattias Adielsson who will defend the crown of Ford Fiesta Rally2 in SM against the champion Per Gunnar Andersson in same car in 2021.
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...73&oe=6007F7EA