Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

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Originally Posted by J4MIE

Usually a half tightens, but might be used instead of tightens as it’s quicker to say.

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Correct

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Originally Posted by Humber

I have heard a local NZ crew use the 'nips' expression, as a quick break between note instructions, e.g in places where the quick change of direction that is not obvious in a wooded section of road. e.g fast left by a slower right.

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we are more likely to use the word " kink or kinks" in nz as in there is a kink in the road

I don't care about american rallying, but I must say this contraption intrigues me. Any body knows more about this V8 Ferrari powered Impreza?


https://youtu.be/H1ANJAChHEY

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Originally Posted by becher

I don't care about american rallying, but I must say this contraption intrigues me. Any body knows more about this V8 Ferrari powered Impreza?


https://youtu.be/H1ANJAChHEY

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Came across one of the videos before, but didn't check too much. Here's the channel of the driver covering the build - https://www.youtube.com/@SamAlbertRally

Anyone guess what this mid-engined, turbocharged, but dead-on-arrival rally car was ?

https://i.imgur.com/ipr5ra2.jpg

Is that a Talbot Samba? But I've only ever heard of the "regular" FWD version

Talbot Horizon.

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Originally Posted by Paul Hudson

Talbot Horizon.

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This. A precursor to the 205 T16.

Yes, group b Talbot horizon. Talbot started development when the sunbeam became less competitive, it was mid mounted and turbocharged I believe but think it was only rear wheel drive, so it was canned with the merger with Peugeot who were developing the 205 T16

It's simple, but looks great. Old cars had very nice proportions.