Sounds funny indeed. maybe its just same transmission housing....everything inside is different but he doesn't say that... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by OldF
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Sounds funny indeed. maybe its just same transmission housing....everything inside is different but he doesn't say that... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by OldF
Is S2000/S1.6T staying now?
FIA apparently are looking at R1, R2, R3, R4 (GpN) categories to be the top of rallying.
Bright future for Ford WRC... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNP8f-NVxsA
Ford Motorsport Manager Gerard Quinn talks about the development of the Fiesta WRC.
Wow, he really seems pumped up. NOTQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
The Ford Fiesta WRC development is on track... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKx1s4QSuOM
Ford is working on its all-new Fiesta-based World Rally Car and the engine development for the next generation racer is at an advanced stage.
Ford’s Fiesta WRC set for six-day French test... http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/f...y_french_test/
Do you work for M-Sport or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
Indeed...if you do at least front up and we might take it seriously. In fact I dare say many people would welcome your insights and input.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xec...c-henning_auto
Henning with Fiesta in France, looks more atractive than in case of previous video of Matt.
Malcolm must have read our discussion here about Henning being good endurance test driver:-)
http://gallery.atpic.com/fr/37117Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
video? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
Can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq03N...layer_embeddedQuote:
Originally Posted by Viridian Black
Still no video of tarmac testing?
Thanks for the images, great posts!
Not, just some pictures... http://www.extremrallye.com/fiesta_wrc.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
http://www.extremrallye.com/_wp_generated/b459.jpg
http://www.extremrallye.com/_wp_generated/4d19.jpg
http://www.extremrallye.com/_wp_generated/be0e.jpg
Im liking these flame pics :D
we all love those flames ... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Any chance of converting an existing S2000 car to a 1600T engine/gearbox/driveshaft version, or are there big differences in the suspension as well ?
As far as I know the suspension should be the same in S2000 and 1.6T WRC because 1.6T WRC is based on S2000.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Henning told me that he loved the new Fieasta WRC, and that it did'nt feel that much slower then the current WRC car.. He said that the engineers and engine builders were so good and finetuned the engine to perform really good.. He said that the cars next year will be more equal.. And quote :" that's really good for me!"
As for Rally Germany, the gearbox failure, was just a small glitch from the mechanics.. took them 5.min to repair.... they forgot to put on a "something" .. :)
However, this is not quite true. The suspension of the new Fiesta RS WRC will be different. I'm quite sure. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
So no possibility to upgrade then ?
I heard that in case of Fiesta it won't be possible, not confirmed though.
i don t think that it is going to be possible for any s2k to be wrc car.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
This is all just speculation for now. I think you are confused with the Fabia. :cheese:Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Why should I? I know couple of people running Fiestas...
Is this just your guess or do you have same information you don’t want / can’t share?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
In the issue of the Finnish magazine “Vauhdin maailma” where Janne Tuohino’s Fiesta was introduced they tell: “That the Fiesta is concerning the suspension geometry as a improved version compared to current Focus WRC. There are also solutions that where planned for the Focus WRC but homologation restriction prevented to implement them”.
That’s why I wonder why it would be different.
OldF: Focus uses trailing arms on the rear axle which is not possible under S2000 regulations (and new WRC also). Front McPherson struts are very similar in both cars, difference aside improved geometry is that Fiesta don't have ball bearings in higher suspension mounting points as they are not allowed for S2000.
The other difference is that S2000 cars must have all four shock absorbers of same type while Focus has different ones for front and rear axle (if I'm not mistaken).
I’m aware of that that in a S2000 all four dampers must be the same. That’s why also the rear dampers in the Fiesta are in similar angle compared to front dampers. The trailing arm was new for me. I know that in WRC they can choose from three different solutions: trailing arm, McPherson or the original. ;)
Know it then depends if the current WRC regulations regarding the suspension are also allowed in the 1.6T WRC. But if that is the case the why are they talking that the 1.6T WRC is based on S2000.
Yes the bis Q is then; What does based on mean ? Is it fully or 100% based on, or just loosely based on.
It seems that the new regulations are made available to the manufacturers, why not to the public ?
Yes, little bit strange. The engine and presumably also the gearbox is different from S2000 and if also the suspension is different what are there left, the body shell. :confused:
Some for sale here:
http://www.wrctrader.com/index.php?a...ries_also%5D=1
Maybe the sellers will then buy 1.6 Turbo versions instead?
Tuohino is out of money, he won't most probably buy anything.
Wait a second, ballbearings in higher mounting points forbidden? Is it really so? I think that it is the ballbearing patron used for the damper body as a slide bearing that is forbidden not in the top mounting parts. This ballbearing patron was quite fragile for dust etc. And therefore high in maintanance costs, that`s why it is forbidden. To my knowledge and also on the S2000 I´ve seen there are normal ballbearings in the topmounts!Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Ah, sorry, You're right, my fault ;)
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Originally Posted by FVS
Where does this ball bearing actually situate in the damper?
Christian Loriaux also talks about the ball bearings in the dampers.
“However, new FIA rules which ban ball bearings in the dampers meant that significant research was needed into reducing the friction losses.”
http://fiestas2000.com/index.php/tec...al-information
BTW there are quite detailed information about the R2’s parts and prices on M-Sport’s web site (R2).
Parts list: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...-startdown/70/
Price lists: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...s/Price-Lists/
Main page for downloads: http://fiestar2.com/index.php/compon...ory/Downloads/