it's funny that other top cars don't have broken rims except Meeke's :D
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it's funny that other top cars don't have broken rims except Meeke's :D
We have so many of these tarmac rallies with dirt playing big role that it would be really nice to see proper snowy conditions, not just couple icy patches in few places
Just lappi and tanak aswellQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Tanak confirms maybe an issue with a weak wheel, like Meeke.
Tanak saying it's the same problem for him and it's clear they need to do something about it.
Listening/watching @Barreis??
I've criticized him a lot of time but I enjoyed that. Hope he will keep this positive attitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Didn’t see the interview but read that Ott said they know where the problem is ?
They must fix it right now or it will be very costly for them.
Haha at neuville face. Love it.
If it is like this then I spoke too fast when I said that Ott took unnecessary risks. If so, I hope they will fix the issue but it should not have happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
It can't help when he is running so far back the road as well. It is more than just 'pollution' being dragged out it is more fairly sizeable stones. I find it kind of amusing that the wheels are starting to let go a lot more than the tyres but then again not nearly enough development has gone into wheels over tyres through the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
when road is more polluted you need to cut deeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
about the rims,we dont know if its a rim factory problem,or TGR ordered them such as...
It is also a bit hard to understand why Tommi and Kaj are often downplaying the comments from their drivers. It doesn't even sound joking but more of a disrespecting. Sure drivers knows best what kind of hits car should / should not handle and they won't constantly take unnecessary risks. If rally after rally you are following the same cutting in lines as others and only your car is smashing the rims, it starts to break your nerves for sure.
https://youtu.be/9mfTsf0IqhA Nueville SS6 flatout
Neuville making time after his overshoot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhCjZXP1SQ4
Then it's the same situation with Kris in Citroen and Lappi in Toyota. Man these two will be poor again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Japé
If the problem really is the rims, then why don't the other have the same problem?
Unless they ordered specially designed rims that are lighter and less strong.
These are not wheels you buy off the shelf. Each team designs their wheel rim, tests them and then has them manufactured to their specifications.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
I guess I have to give credit where credit's due... Never liked him as a driver, but Mikkelsen has done a superb job today. Especially with all the pressure he has to deliver some proper results this year. Sure it's Monte and there's plenty of stages to go, but well done anyway.
Are you watching same rally as rest off us? Lappi and tanak also confirmed what meeke saidQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
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michelin video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ofrr-AiJ24
I don't believe they design anything about them besides the color.Quote:
Originally Posted by OHL
It would make no sense to do that when there are big company's who are specialized in that. They don't design their own tyres of brake pads too.
lolowrc05 video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UoW6uUWKaE
Big figth for the win and for P3; also for best R5. It’d be great to have a normal All Live day tomorrow, but probably that’s asking too much…
Btw, nice to hear that Sordo will run Rali Serras de Fafe, the Portuguese series opening event!
Maybe I was wrong with you ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
checkpoint rally video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpsTdbTMfqA
I agree, Mikkelsen has surprised and done well after a shaky start. Same for Latvala, could have easily gone under after a few stages but has knuckled down and driven well today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
I´ve always been a fan of Mikkelsen but yesterday was the first time I though Hyundai should replace him with someone else. He started in the same way he ended 2018 and it looked like there was no end to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Today he has proven himself to be a fast driver and if we look at Monte Carlo the last 3 years, he has actually done a good job every year. Second in 2016, first in 2017 (WRC 2) and in top 3 last year before the car broke down (correct me if im wrong on this one).
Let this guy get his confidence back, get the car more suited for himself and Loeb on tarmac and he will be on the podium many times this year. Mark my words.
I think you are all too hang up in the "as good as last rally" and tire choices.
Yesterday Mikkelsen and Loeb were only ones on same tires and were at same pace, quite far off the others on other tires.
Today Mikkelsen has similar speed as he had on Monte last year. I20 works well on bumpy and slippery/tricky tarmac, while it works quite bad on smooth/high grip tarmac (Shakedown here, Spain, Corsica, most of Germany).
So while he did good today it's not really much of a change.
He's been very very quick today and won WRC2 by a landslide in 2017, not to mention he'd been pretty good in the Polo and quick in the C3 (albeit a little shaky when it came to leading a rally and converting speed into wins; Australia 2016 was a masterclass drive from him however).Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric
It's very relieving to see him back on the place we all knew he had lurking somewhere.
Monte has been quite exciting in terms of pace too. Every driver (bar perhaps Suninen, but he hasn't been slow at all) has shown very good speed, even Evans. Sure enough, it is Monte after all, and strategy plays as big a part as anything, but it's refreshing to see large gaps go in a matter of kilometers and drivers go from joint stage win to being penultimate on the next. Very enjoyable rally so far!
They give them ET and weight and probably other important specs. The difference can be big, like OEM manuf. producing A vs B-cat parts etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
nice rallyciak video
https://youtu.be/6L_xwwDxrok
In the 3 connected corners there are lots of people on places I would not consider safe. Some even on the road but those 2m from the road on a 1m bank are nowhere near safe either. If someone looses control he will hit the bank and roll over them. Hope this is not the position that some guy in the morning labeled as perfectly safe here.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
EDIT: Also 1:32 standing on the road BEHIND 3-4 rows of people.
Also interesting if you remember that on one of the pre monte tests they tested new rims on the Yaris after they had issues last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Those who follow at home in chair that is... but for guys who are at the stages - this forum is good source of information what is going on. WRC+ often doesnt work, so does splits from official site and so on. When spectating live in the woods, mountains, dessert any given information is gold (of course when there is internet access on your mobile).Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
EDIT: Speaking only from my own expierence.
Very crazy video - completely stupid. Sometimes you wonder how it happens that there are thanks god not many accidents involving spectatorsQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Where did they blame the drivers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Japé
I read Mäkinen talking about a reinforced rim they use in ADAC, that maybe it should be used also in Monte.
For a guy who apparently had to involve his lawyers in order to get a full time seat this year and who had a horrible start for this rally (nevermind it was due tire choice), I'd say his performance so far definitely deserves a honorable mention. I.e. he's facing pressure he never has had to cope with before in his career and so far he's delivering. For me it tells more than his 2017 alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
about Rovanpera
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxx94gWWwAE4BV2.jpg
I think general public should not be allowed outside restricted areas, and only people who have an idea of rally safety to get permit to spectate at other places. This is just madness.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Im sure the "brigbackpaddon" people are having a bad day today... Thank god Paddon asked them to stop the BS they were doing on social media
I don't understand the penalty... He turned onto the wrong road and waited until when he had to check into TC to continue?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
And anyway, it's probably correct to give the penalty, but if they stayed out of everybody's way and it was the fault of the unclear roadbook, not to mention that he's already 12 minutes behind his main rival, I think the penalty could have been spared.