Rally Jordan 2010

Is it really allowed to turn off one´s splits?

I don't know and I know Petter didn't get the rhythm with this stage, but I know Loeb has done it multiple times in the past.

It's great that we have seen no tactics on the last stage, but it is a pity that we will not have a straight fight tomorrow. I hope Loeb wins, I applaud his decision to fight from the front :up:

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Originally Posted by Mauri A

Is it really allowed to turn off one´s splits?

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Dont think they turn it off, prob some sort of jammer ;)

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Originally Posted by Mauri A

Is it really allowed to turn off one´s splits?

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No. There's no "OFF" switch in the GPS system because it's the same system which is used for safety purposes.

It's just a problem with the system that is a bit old fashioned. The splits are send first to a plane that relays them to a satellite. I guess the distances in Jordan are so big and there might be some airspace restrictions that prevent the plane to relay all the splits.

The only way to "turn off" one's splits is to loosen some cables in the GPS system and I think only Marcus and Timo have done that. :D I guess nowdays the cable connections are sealed.

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

No. There's no "OFF" switch in the GPS system because it's the same system which is used for safety purposes.

It's just a problem with the system that is a bit old fashioned. The splits are send first to a plane that relays them to a satellite. I guess the distances in Jordan are so big and there might be some airspace restrictions that prevent the plane to relay all the splits.

The only way to "turn off" one's splits is to loosen some cables in the GPS system and I think only Marcus and Timo have done that. :D I guess nowdays the cable connections are sealed.

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Nice explanation, but why are only Loeb's splits "getting lost" when it is going into the "interesting" phase of the day?

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Originally Posted by pucky54

Nice explanation, but why are only Loeb's splits "getting lost" when it is going into the "interesting" phase of the day?

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A good question!

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Originally Posted by pucky54

Nice explanation, but why are only Loeb's splits "getting lost" when it is going into the "interesting" phase of the day?

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Simple

http://gpsjammers.net/gmc07.html

well I guess they will hide it somewhere else than plugging it in the dash :)

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Originally Posted by pucky54

Nice explanation, but why are only Loeb's splits "getting lost" when it is going into the "interesting" phase of the day?

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A good question indeed... Maybe Daniel does some magic with some cable connections just like Timo used to do. :s mokin:

All this mess was created by this stupid FIA rule....

Beeing first at the end of the day should be rewarded with a prize (last WRC position on the road). What's the point to go fast when you're going to clean the day after. Instead of beeing rewarded, the first driver geats the road cleaning penalty, I seriously dont understand this bull c***.

BTW, this Loeb conspiracy theory sounds great written here but I dont think they would be able to do all this with all those multiple in-car camera angles, probably just a system bug.