Also, considering the nature of Absolute Rally and Breen being friends with the guys, it could be that he just made the story a bit funnier than it was actually. To me it sounded like that in the first place.
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Also, considering the nature of Absolute Rally and Breen being friends with the guys, it could be that he just made the story a bit funnier than it was actually. To me it sounded like that in the first place.
His surprise at the car working well after a bad SD sounded totally genuine to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Certainly Citroën could have fit in another car (expand service) but points understood re brining in mechanics, parts etc...
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I was just wondering with Citroen having seeming to have improved the handling of the C3 on gravel/loose surfaces is there a chance it has come at a cost to handling on tarmac? From all accounts it has been suspension geometry and diff changes that have help the handling so could it effect the setup?
Newton's 3rd law of physics comes to mind. Just a thought and hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge than me can give there thoughts on it.
if i remember correctly they had different suspension mount points for tarmac and gravel so it should probably not affect it.
Actually we can't really be sure how much it improved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dug83
Sure it was able to fight for win in Mexico... but they won there last year as well but seemed to have issues on every gravel rally after that.
Yes Breen's performance in Sweden was promising, but it's still way too early to count the problems as fixed.
I expect they understand the problem now and can just manage it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
a complete revamp of front and rear suspension tested in Mexico pet, not homologated until argentina according to autosport.com
Hope for the best, nice to see Citroen not last at the champ. table. Just a few days ago they said they would fit improvements for the C3 in Corsica.
yes at the front.Diffs are different at tarmac.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
The C3 has steadily improved since the new tech director got in. The car was already on the pace in Catalunya gravel leg and Australia. With the next upgrade hopefully it’ll be definitely fixed. Citroen should now start looking on their 2019 driver’s line up; they’ll need a more reliable 1st driver to have a chance to fight for the manus title.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
I have a feeling they will do well in Corsica. Loeb is also great on tarmac. Maybe he will surprise us again.
after the showing in mexico the surprise would be to be slow....Quote:
Originally Posted by racerx1979
In car other that the arab Shitroen he could very well be champion again.
And that would be a surprise...
Lol, "Arab Shitroen". Thankfully they have belatedly improved the c3, and maybe they can keep improving further...
Anyway, before trying to find a better 1st driver, the "Arab Shitroen' team should think about getting a 3rd driver for the upcoming events. Breen in the car for Corsica would've been a start but oh well, he misses his favourite event and the teams home event. They could at least get on the phone to Ostberg's daddy, for extra budget to run him in Argentina/Portugal/Sardinia where he could pick up steady pts from road position alone. And with Loeb enjoying Mexico, maybe he will want to do another round or two himself if he can fit in events with his rallycross schedule. That would be brilliant
What Breen needs to do is to find other team where he will be appreciated enough to drive full season. It's like in some companies where lazy and ass kissing people are rewarded and those who actually work good and hard pull the short stick.
Citroen wants Loeb to expand WRC programme
https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...ramme-1014418/
"Could you imagine the strength we'd have had if we'd had him all this year and Craig [Breen] in the third car
they are only now realising this ?
Thats life buddy...Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
He’s done enough to show he has pace and consistency. He’d be a big asset to HyundaiQuote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Loeb will never do a full season again.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I reckon he will.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
I bet my [EDIT=dogs] house, he wil not.Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
It's Meeke who is saying that in the article.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I think that Loeb will do a full season. He said that rally give him orgasm. And with offer of previous employer he will accept it. Meeke is on big trouble.
Lol. Having read some of your posts, I think you're the one in big trouble...Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Loeb can have his rally fun on a few outings, he doesn't need to do a full season. Plus he already said the reasons why he stopped in the first place still apply.
And he has nothing to prove.
There is always something to prove. He can be fastest in a WRC 17 car.
No need of full season.
A few outings will do...
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Nice graphic, conveys your point very well, just need to reduce it by 10% to be totally accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by danon
I like history but history is just history.Quote:
Originally Posted by danon
Interesting, neither MN cover... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYUGEJIX0AA-R5c.jpg:large
...nor Clark ecstatic remarks on Loeb return weren’t yet mentioned here: https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/co...t-of-all-time/
Btw, even non motorsport media has remark Loeb return. It was a huge surprise to see a main Portuguese sports newspaper like ‘A Bola’ (99% devoted to Football) talking about the prospect of a Loeb full comeback!
Citroën's driver lineup leaves a lot to be desired.
Meeke is fast, but crashes way too much. Breen isn't talented or consistent enough.
Many say that the C3 isn't a good car, but Loeb arrives and dominates.
Its only 2 weeks ago, but you already let fantasy cloud your memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
I can understand that some people have a short memory, but this is dementia territory.
What ???Quote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
He has done very well this year ;)
i think you should not bother with this sport.... its too complicated for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
I think I already awarded the dumbest forum post award to someone, but this makes me seriously rethink it.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
There's no hope for youQuote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
I'd say Eddie's Mexico penalty tirade still takes the cake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
I must have missed that. What was it about? Which penalty?Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
Grab a box of drinks and plenty of snacks - http://www.motorsportforums.com/show...=1#post1176410Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Back to Meeke and his massive pacenotes info...
He said for Rally TDC he doesnt actually listen, he absorbs the info subconsciously and drives on 'automatic pilot'.