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Don't get used to it because we will probably change it again soon ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
From what I have read from a few sources, the noting system is derived from the angle of the steering wheel in the corner. Drivers which use this system, have a disk of some material on their steering wheel with different angles marked on it, which are then graded (1-6, 1-10 etc.). The corner grade is the number that appears at the top of the steering wheel when the wheel has been turned. So by moving the wheel 10 degrees, you might get a 10 right/left, moving it 20 degrees you get a 9 right/left etc. I'm pretty sure there is a lot more to it than that though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
Mitch555 has explained it quite well. In my experience the numbers are usually on pieces of tape stuck on the recce car's steering wheel so they can be adjusted to what the driver deems to be a '4 Right', etc. When satisfied with the number positioning the crew then do their first pass of the stages with the driver calling out the number at the top of the wheel as he's turning into the corner. I imagine it took a bit of practice before Rog and Possum were confident enough to use this pace note system in a rally. It now seems to be in common usage, at least in the Asia-Pacific region.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
From what i can understand from your article, Quesnel explains to the journalist (probably asking why there are 8 Fiestas in Sweden and only 4 DS3) that they want to be world champion and don't race with MSport as to who will deliver more cars. The meaning is rather to tell the differences between them and a customer's outfit, not a criticism. Quesnel says they have good relationships with both KR and PS, the meaning can be interpreted as friendly relationships.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Again the journalist insists on the fact that Citroën was asked to build cars for customers. Van Merksteijn who was set to drive 10 rallies accepted a compromise and let Solberg drive (Van M's car) in Sweden (Quesnel) and probably later in the season because the 5th DS3 won't be ready before Sardinia. (journalist).
Then Quesnel says there will no longer be a Junior team, (no youngster), PS and KR will run their own teams. Season's program for both isn't yet determined (date of the article).
It's all a matter of last minute deals, lots of details to be arranged due to budget issues. Customers will have tests during the season but will run their own teams, engineers and mechanics with official support from Citroën. Cars are the full property of Citroën and will be overhauled at the factory between rallies (Quesnel).
So, practically he says that they are not interested in any privateers. Their limit is PS and KR. So, I assume they do not have proper maintenance crew as well to service the car properly (well, they didn't want to let people outside the team close to the car). So, If I would be PVMjr I would change to Mini or Fiesta. At least you are king as the clients normally are. Citroens as a multiple world champions can afford such kind of arrogance. Two other teams depend much on clients and must take into account their wishes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karukera
Citroen are a well funded proper factory team - they're not dependent on selling customer cars to make money. Whereas Ford/M-Sport and Prodrive/BMW-Mini are dependent on customers for the continuation of their programmes. One wins lots of championships, the other sells lots of cars and makes money.
Maybe things might change if and when VW join - they have far more money and resources than Citroen.
Yeah, VW budget for Dakar 2011 was about 80m euros... =)
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Originally Posted by bluuford
This isn't true. Firstly, their R2 and R3 cars. Secondly, their WRC customers with strong budgets.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
In fact, Citroen not on time with their WRC development and their WRC/R3 production. http://translate.google.com/translat...na-testy,33587
Dont be confused.Citroen/Peugeot with r2-r3 cars make much more money than from ford with wrc clients.Just count how many r2-r3 exist in France and Italy only.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
In fact who is going to be 2011 champion haven t got to do something with your link.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
ps why you hate so much the frogs?