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Dont tell me you dont know what he will drive by now?Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
So Daniel, good enough. You're just rediculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
If you stop your aggressions and just read the text in the page you're so annoyed of it's one third regarding the rumour of Petter in a Citroen Xsara, yes. That's not forbidden from what I know - but it's not even the point. I told quite openly when I posted the link that it was exactly regarding the subject that Iskald wrote about, Citroen delivering old parts, and that's also exactly what it is about (the rest 2/3). If I wouldn't had written the blogpost the day before Iskalds post, I would have written it here instead - but now I had and then I'm not stupid and write it once again, I post the link. It's some own experiences of exactly that thing - Citroen delivering old stuff (and that should be news with myself as #1 source since at least I've not heard this expressed that openly outside the team before).
What you're asking about is some kind of censorship of any posts that you doesn't like - but when did you get king of this forum? I guess you've never been - and for sure I haven't either. If a moderator think that the post was totally off-topic or violated any rule, then I would for sure accept that. However, don't take it personal but you are just a nobody wanting everyone else to do as you like. That's not how it is - and if it was - this forum would have been boring (and it would have if everyone did as I wanted too).
For sure it's promotion of my blog, but it's ON TOPIC promotion that add's something to the subject - and not with the main intention to promote - but to take part in the debate. I don't consider that spam, I don't consider it bad in any way. I would appreciate if anyone else posted links to their blogs on any subject in this forum if it's related and gives me more info/perspectives.
If any moderator is of another opinion I think it would be good to everyone in this thread if you expressed this now so we can change our behaviour to that, because I think the discussion is becoming far too much on "what you're allowed to say" - and THAT is the one thing that to me seems surely off topic. And accordingly; Sorry for this 3/4 off topic post.
I'm on a lot of furums..and this is a general thought. Often you feel a bitter taste and pointless discussions. Sometimes people seem to feel more bossy then other persons..lots of negative things said. That's a shame. Sitting behind a screen doesn't mean you are intouchable.
Rumours and thoughts and opinions, that is what a forum is about. When you want facts, you have to buy a newspaper...and even that is often false information.
But for sure the Petter situations now is something special. Everyone would like to know soon the outcome. And because it's taking too long, speculations are in the air, thats normal. But it's nothing to be rude about.
There is always the 'ignore' list?
My issue is only with you constantly posting your links on the forum. I really do think people should be encouraged to post links when they are relevant and add something new to the discussion. But all you did was post a link to your site containing rumours proven to be false and stuff which is common knowledge. Yes Citroen don't give cutting edge parts to privateers..... we've known this for ages and I could probably find 50 posts saying the same thing. If someone posted that the sky was blue and you'd said this in your bog in the past would you feel the need to link to it? :dozey:Quote:
Originally Posted by swordsman
Have you wondered why I seem to have singled you out? Why have I not gone off at Xsara Fan on this thread here -> http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...d.php?t=131187
Perhaps it's because he added something new and unique to the thread and wasn't simply trying to promote his site. I think people like Xsara Fan are an asset to the forum with their information which I simply could not find anywhere else.
I agree with you Daniel. This forum ought not be used for shameless self promotion. Perhaps we should declare that anyone posting over 29,000 posts is immediately banned!
Agreed, Anyone with that many posts is definitely somewhat unhinged. What am I meant to be promoting? :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
Daniel, what was the topic again? Strange that you almost make every topic debating the same, you
You have been much right in this tread, but swordsman link was more on topic, than most of your postings. and even though Petter denying, some insiders still says he has bought a car. We know that plan A is to get a car with winning potensial, but also that plan B is to get "any" car and just drive for the fans
Rumor heard last night...
PSRT , Petter Solberg Rally Team run out of UK by Phil Mills outfit (he makes historic cars), which 'convert' to modern cars, they would run 2 cars, mechanics are easy to find, they can pick from the 'rumored' 180+ people who lost their job at PD ... did not find out which car (yet) :D
Yeah, yeah Daniel, keep bashing and crying. No moderator has told me I'm wrong so you wanna keep running this discussion that in itself is off-topic it will at least not be with me. I'll keep posting my on topic links both to my own and others material and I engourage anyone else to do it too, including you. Have a nice day, man!
Now the idea I love. Absolutly brilliant in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by ProRally
The thing is that im not convinced that they would have the financial backing to rival the works teams through testing and development. If thats the case would it be really worth creating a team carrying your own name if you wernt going to win?
Does anyone know what Petters financial situation is in terms of sponsorship?
Yourself perhaps...?Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I've always considered forums to be a place for debate, arguement, gossip, news and information. And to that end, this forum does a great job. Daniel, after nearly 30,000 posts I'd have thought you would have been the first to recognize this. If hard news and fact is all you want, don't upset your precious sensitivities here, go to one of those reputable sites you talk about.
Can we go back to the topic now ? thank you !
Latest qualified rumour: Petter Solberg is to test two different cars during the next couple of weeks (Ford and Citroën, I guess) to decide what car he will run in Rally Norway. I think this confirms - together with Petters own denial that he has bought a car - that he is not a Citroën owner yet.
Petter has also been offered a Skoda Fabia drive, on the grounds that this will be just as good as a customer Xsara - and certainly cheaper regarding running costs.
I think that's probably the most credible sounding rumour on the forum at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
looks like Petters off to Proton for 2010
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72832
If that be true then it seems Petter is looking to cash in his reputation as he doesn't feel he can get a proper car :crazy:Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc_flipper
well he has said he wants to win, so the car must be good - just because it a low end brand nothing to say that the setup may be well suited to Rallying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Isn't this the same solberg that sucks at developing a car?Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc_flipper
I mean, c'mon! if the latest evo of the impreza (s14) had some kind of pace i think it was due to Martin's role.... How long did it take for prodrive engineers to find the solution to handling problems that solberg had? (and seemed that atkinson didn't, or at least not that bad)
Seems that in a properly set-up car, he can (could?) be very fast, but he finds it hard to set the car at his liking by his-self.
You're right, although this quote does ring alarmbells:Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc_flipper
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Originally Posted by Proton director Datuk Hj Adbul Razak Dawood
You can't really say that.Quote:
Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000
Look at Marcus. 2003,04,05, how were his results? How good was the 307?
But he came back pretty well in the Ford and nearly took the title in '07. Why can't petter be the same in a new car?
(although was much more competitive throughout the time, even if results didn't show that)
Same thing with Petter he was much faster than anyone in 04, his car failed him. And it's been downhill since, you can't say he lost it because no one has CLEARLY outpaced him; by that I mean compare Marcus and Markko in the 307. Marcus was quicker almost always quicker.
I think maybe you get to a point where the car will only go so fast regardless of who drives it.
Well... I'm no fan of Petter. Him not cutting hair, dancing, falling off his car etc., it all annoys me abit. Too much publicity, not enough of anything else (lately).
Quite sad he put in so much time and loyalty into the scooby. Same thing as Galli, which is very sad in both cases.
The main thing for me is that both drivers have lost precious years with not so good cars,while Loeb was in front....
Petter with Proton...Petter with Proton...well... :crazy: :crazy:
With the Proton, will the deal be announced this year or next year?
Also, is it known if he will take part in possible IRC rounds this year with the Proton?
He is just around talking to different teams.. Fiat, Proton, and maybe Peugeot next, or MG?
Folks were as amazed when Markku Alen talked with Subaru. Petter with Proton, or any other newcomer to the rally, makes sense to me. He get to build the team as he wants and be the number one as he seem to need. For the team, it'll benefit it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Exactly, just talking. Why does everybody talk like he's signed a 2 year deal with Proton?Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
On a serious note, I think Solberg is talking to everyone who will listen. He has to cover his @ss somehow. The more fingers he has in the pie the better chance he has of landing a drive. The WRC is in a weird time now as this is the last year to see WRC cars at top level before s2000 takes over so Petter may be thinking hard about whether he runs a WRC machine or gets a jump on others by running in a car useful to him when rule changes come into effect.
Petter tells Norwegian media today that he got an offer to drive Le Mans. Unknown which team and car. He will consider it.
Seb also has some experince with Le Mans as you remember, what if they compete in Le Mans in the following years instead of WRC :D
Petter and SEeb should make WRC team in LE Mans hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by muscrae
One thing is sure, there's a WRC event the same week-end as the 24h race... :mark:
My thoughts exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Petter in Malaysia to speak with Proton headquarters...MY GOD!!!! :eek: :eek:
^ Is this new news or from the past?!
I saw today that he has gone to Malaysia...It's not a new....? :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Petter Solberg is like the sale of Honda F1 Team. A lot of rumours, every day folks are waiting for concrete news, which somehow never seem to arrive.
Petter is going to buy Honda F1 Team ??!!?? :eek: Thanks jens !!