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2nd February 2013, 22:35 #91
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From spectator's point of view You are right. The problem is that such wish isn't realistic. Atmospheric engines are a dying kind now. Car market is driven by low-emissions, low consumption, pedestrian safety standards (that's also one of reason why to go for small engine) and blabla. That's why carmakers one after another goes for small turbo units and therefore these naturally get also to all sorts of competitions.
I don't like it but who cares about me. Now nobody cares how long a thing like 100 kW 1.0 engine can last. Where are You going to find someone to repair a second hand hybrid? Yeah, it works like something from a PC game, has nice displays with all the stats, graphs and other playstation-like features but who the hell is able to keep that damn thing running after ten years? Almost nobody even makes new downsized engines suitable for major repairs. Cars are getting more and more just a goods like a fridge, TV or smartphones. How come that You can use 15 years old Civic VTi for competition without any major rebuilds during whole season? I shall stop crying...Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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2nd February 2013, 23:08 #92
I think a 1,0 litre turbo engine would sound better than a 1,6 turbo engine with a 29 mm restrictor because a smaller displacement engine needs more revs to have the same airflow => peak power on higher revs.
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3rd February 2013, 06:51 #93
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Sure, but when R3 has 29 mm restrictor, R2 or R1 must have less...
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3rd February 2013, 19:51 #94
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Originally Posted by cattyOnce it pop´s, you can´t stop...
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4th February 2013, 15:28 #95
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First pix of Opels plans...
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6th February 2013, 00:47 #96
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It looks like a fairly compact car and its a 1.6L thankfully!
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19th February 2013, 14:19 #97
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In Ireland this coming week-end, Richard Tannahill and Andrew Slattery will discover their 208 R2s(Birr MC Stages Rally)
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24th February 2013, 09:59 #98
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This is fantastic that Geusens on an old C2 beat Chérain and Radoux, driving therefore more modern cars(Twingo and Fiesta)on Rally van Haspengouw !!!!
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24th February 2013, 11:23 #99
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You forgot Boon and Canal-Robles who won most of the stages among R2 but both had their troubles.
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24th February 2013, 11:28 #100
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It was a great battle in R2, Geusens, Boon, Canal, Seminara, Cherain, Radoux etc. full attack everywhere!
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