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Originally Posted by wildsir
Looks a little slow to turn but then you would expect that with the longer wheelbase, the upside is stability of course. Certainly an improvement...
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Originally Posted by wildsir
Looks a little slow to turn but then you would expect that with the longer wheelbase, the upside is stability of course. Certainly an improvement...
It's beginning to look like a rallycar! A few more engine developments and some work on the handling and it could be a serious contender. I hope they do well
I really wish them well. Looks more and more like the drivers are able to handle it also. Im still a little bit dissapointed by the looks of the car. Looks to big and high. Cant understand why they choose a mini SUV for a Wrc car, under the new regs and all! How ironic that the "Mini" is the biggest car in the Wrc?
Something more positive... Mini seems to have nice gear lever design.
http://i52.tinypic.com/dm66x0.jpg
I don't get why people criticize Mini. Remember 2007 and 2008??? those seasons had 16 rallies. I think that was mainly due to car manufacturers being present. It looks bad to have only 13 events while f1 has over 16.
We need Mini and other car companies to be here (VW I's sure will join...i would question Toyota entering with a Yaris) because they bring interest from the general public (other than hardcore rally fans) and make places like Monte Carlo and NZ/Australia etc want to have the WRC back.
Monte Carol will not be in the WRC as long as there are few car companies.
That is all
we need competitive manufacturers and not jokes like seat, hyundai and suzuki. i prefer to see 2 competitive manufacturers than 5 manufacturers and 2 competitive ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Amen. However, I do not think that Toyota will provide that. I'm sure that Mini will be MUCH better than any of the companies you mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
I would be inetersted what will be the program for Mini Wrc in 2011. Especially Acropolis - will be part of their campaing in 2011?
At the moment schedule is: Sardina, Greece, NORF, Germany, Australia, France, Spain and GB so you are in luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by amilk
Short video of Meeke testing on high speed stage last week in Spain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQoYfLNx_RY