Rally2 (ex-R5) News

[the sniper]

Unbelievable! I've seen it all now...

[Andre Oliveira]

Isakssen were European Rallycross Champion with Ford Focus with Volvo sponsorship, so...

[Mirek]

I saw stuff like that several times in the past too. For example Subaru with Peugeot dealer sponsorship...

[mousti]

Steveny has done that in the past too and it was also Kia the dealership from Hannut that was his sponsor (or even his own dealership.. not sure anymore).

[Co-driven]

"KIA" Fiesta R5

Please explain!

It's Didier Arias car. I think he is the Kia importer in Paraguay.

He has always competed with Kia sponsorship, with Subaru and Mitsubishi.

[manthey]

[quote=Co-driven][quote=RS][quote="Andre Oliveira":6t1unhgd]"KIA" Fiesta R5


Please explain![/quote]

It's Didier Arias car. I think he is the Kia importer in Paraguay.

He has always competed with Kia sponsorship, with Subaru and Mitsubishi.[/quote][/quote:6t1unhgd]

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Jeep also as sponsor with green sticker

[RS]

PSA might have done same mistake as Prodrive/Mini with that point.

Indeed might it even be based on the same engine as I believe PSA and BMW share engines?

So, have Peugeot gone back to square one and started with a new engine to cure this problem?

[Mirek]

PSA might have done same mistake as Prodrive/Mini with that point.

Indeed might it even be based on the same engine as I believe PSA and BMW share engines?

So, have Peugeot gone back to square one and started with a new engine to cure this problem?

don't get me wrong. I don't know if that is a problem. I just find it as a clear difference in the approach compared to competitors.

You are right that the basis of engine for Mini WRC and 208 R5 is same. I only think it's different version as meanwhile Peugeot introduced new top variant of stock unit which might be more suitable for use in R5.

[br21]

PSA have also some problems with gearbox quality, etc.

[ChristianArp]

I have a question with regards to the 208.

My understanding of the homologation procedures was that a homologation can only be done once a quarter of a year - so basically 1/1, 1/4, 1/7 or 1/10.
From that logic, the 208 will be allowed no earlier than 1/4 this year. However, Peugeot Sport have already announced Breen and Abbring in 208's at Acropolis for its competition début. Granted, the rally is March 28th-30th, but surely you cannot bend rules due to a quirk in the calendar year?

I am asking because several rallies start on either March 28th or 29th, so I guess if Peugeot Sport are allowed in Acropolis then privateers would be allowed to drive 208s (if delivered of course) on these other rallies?