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    Quote Originally Posted by EstWRC View Post
    i dont know about that and i wont judge before first gravel round of next year

    but what i do know is that these cars wont be slow like some said/expected. i really like what i am seeing

    and is it just me who feels that Msport and Toyota have turned up their game this week? The cars seem much more lively and faster compared to previous tests
    I was also relieved to hear that Hyundai is completely remaking their car because the test videos have looked so cumbersome.

    I can only hope and expect the three cars will be just as equal as the 2017 WRC cars, and we'll be in for exciting seasons!

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    Quote Originally Posted by EstWRC View Post
    i dont know about that and i wont judge before first gravel round of next year

    but what i do know is that these cars wont be slow like some said/expected. i really like what i am seeing

    and is it just me who feels that Msport and Toyota have turned up their game this week? The cars seem much more lively and faster compared to previous tests
    I’m with you, I think the testing ramped up a notch this week. The cars look more edgy for sure.
    Let’s see what this ‘real’ Hyundai is like when some videos appear.

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    #8 Ott Tänak - Martin Järveoja #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by EstWRC View Post
    There should also be a light showing when the hybrid unit actually gives power not just green/red when its safe to touch the car... now at least I can`t tell based on videos..
    Maybe future onboards will show

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    Loeb by Full Attack Rallye

    https://youtu.be/1EHor3I2u8k

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post

    I can only hope and expect the three cars will be just as equal as the 2017 WRC cars, and we'll be in for exciting seasons!
    3 of the 4 cars were equal in 2017, and that's probably mostly due to Citroen taking deliberate risks. (both with the car direction and (test) driver selection).

    So far it doesn't seem anyone is taking too strange risks (after MSport got Loeb to drive the car at least).

    I'd expect most to be close at the start. The question is if some will be have some inherited limitations that will be hard to pass in later development even with enough money (say like 2017 i20 on tarmac and off course the mentioned C3).

    There might be big differences in how drivers get used to the boost/regen. But those will prbly equalize after a few rallies and watching each others onboards.

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    I guess Loeb will be able to get Elena as co-driver if he drives for the WRC...

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    Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
    3 of the 4 cars were equal in 2017, and that's probably mostly due to Citroen taking deliberate risks. (both with the car direction and (test) driver selection).

    So far it doesn't seem anyone is taking too strange risks (after MSport got Loeb to drive the car at least).

    I'd expect most to be close at the start. The question is if some will be have some inherited limitations that will be hard to pass in later development even with enough money (say like 2017 i20 on tarmac and off course the mentioned C3).

    There might be big differences in how drivers get used to the boost/regen. But those will prbly equalize after a few rallies and watching each others onboards.
    Even Citroen was able to win rallies in all their three seasons.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spiderem View Post
    I guess Loeb will be able to get Elena as co-driver if he drives for the WRC...
    He is testing with Isabelle Galmiche today.

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