Ford Fiesta RS WRC

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Originally Posted by OldF

Where does this ball bearing actually situate in the damper?

Christian Loriaux also talks about the ball bearings in the dampers.

“However, new FIA rules which ban ball bearings in the dampers meant that significant research was needed into reducing the friction losses.”

http://fiestas2000.com/index.php/tec...al-information


BTW there are quite detailed information about the R2’s parts and prices on M-Sport’s web site (R2).

Parts list: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...-startdown/70/

Price lists: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...s/Price-Lists/

Main page for downloads: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...ory/Downloads/

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They use the ballbearing set, which actually looks somewhat like a round hollow filter fild with tiny metal balls, as a slide bearing between the damper outer strut body and the damber tube. It`s purpose was to have as little friction as possible compared to standard slide bearings but with minimal gap. They have nowadays however figured out a new system where the slide bearing is attached to the damper tube and they only use a fixed guide bearing in the bottom. This system also has quit low friction.

Will it be possible to convert an existing Fiesta S2000 to a Fiesta RS WRC?

Gerard Quinn: (Director of Motorsport, Ford of Europe)
" It will be but probably more efficient to buy a Fiesta RS WRC as there will be a lot of changes from the existing S2000 car "

http://twitter.com/WRCgerardquinn/status/21892868235

Anybody here knows if the REIGER shocks on Fords have the "fast rebound" (I think it is called like that) technology in them ??

It is a system which makes the wheel get back to contact with ground much faster in bumpy roads when the wheel lifts in the air, thus improving traction.

The system was originally invented and patented by DONNERRE shock absorbers. I believe it was copied by REIGER and the two are now in lawsuit.

I saw some REIGERs for sale for a Gr N LANCER, advertising the fast rebound so that's why I ask.

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Originally Posted by rp

Will it be possible to convert an existing Fiesta S2000 to a Fiesta RS WRC?

Gerard Quinn: (Director of Motorsport, Ford of Europe)
" It will be but probably more efficient to buy a Fiesta RS WRC as there will be a lot of changes from the existing S2000 car "

http://twitter.com/WRCgerardquinn/status/21892868235

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OMG! Quinn become a spammer! ;)

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Originally Posted by Kaffi

Anybody here knows if the REIGER shocks on Fords have the "fast rebound" (I think it is called like that) technology in them ??

It is a system which makes the wheel get back to contact with ground much faster in bumpy roads when the wheel lifts in the air, thus improving traction.

The system was originally invented and patented by DONNERRE shock absorbers. I believe it was copied by REIGER and the two are now in lawsuit.

I saw some REIGERs for sale for a Gr N LANCER, advertising the fast rebound so that's why I ask.

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It`s called Rebound Control Valve(RCV) and yes they have it. Who infact invented it i don`t know

thanks, good to know.

Hirvonen and Latvala get set to sample new Fiesta... http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/h...le_new_fiesta/

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Ford factory drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala will have their first taste of the new Fiesta WRC at a test between the rallies of France and Spain in October.

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Rear arches and rear bumper totally unmatched on the Fiesta makes it ideal for a Max Power cover car feature.

First viewing of Fiesta WRC set for Paris show... http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/f...or_paris_show/

Is it me or does it seem late in the development of that car already for the two lead drivers to test it for first time ?
It seems like Citroen was putting their top drivers in the DS3 much earlier in the first stages of development.

As we heard somewhere in his interview Wilson jr already drove some 2.000km in the FIESTA WRC ?!?
Ok in the beginning it is mainly about testing reliability, but how do you test reliability with a guy who has no clue about driving to the limit ?
Also wouldn't it be better to get the top drivers in the car right from the beginning, so that, in case there are changes to do M-Sport would actually have time to do it and homologuate ? Are they even trying to beat Citroen ?? The DS3 WRC was already driving with a detuned 2L engine months ago with LOEB and SORDO....

As far as I remember when the 2003 Focus was being developped it was Martin and Higgins who drove from the start and not a guy like Wilson jr....

If they make fundamental mistakes like that I won't be surprised when once again Citroen will be a couple steps ahead of Ford.