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Ucci
14th January 2016, 15:52
Ohh what a conditions, beautiful scene

I prefer sandy beach and palm trees....

Lundefaret
14th January 2016, 16:10
Neuville 4min video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB20dGQkWqQ&feature=youtu.be

Looking confident.

Bartek
14th January 2016, 16:58
I prefer sandy beach and palm trees....

In these days when snow is rare, I would like to see it outside the window and try it to know if it's slippery as last year if you know what I mean ;)

Rallyper
14th January 2016, 18:11
Neuville 4min video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB20dGQkWqQ&feature=youtu.be

I´ve said it before. The Huyndai sounds very powerful. Engine sounds like Polo WRC. Let´s hope it fulfills everyones wishes.

Barreis
14th January 2016, 18:19
Until we see the times in real competition, we can't be sure how good new i20 is. But reality is that they'll be second in manu' standings...

AL14
14th January 2016, 18:49
Let´s hope it fulfills everyones wishes.

I don't think it will. It will be better than 2015 spec, but the fact is that if you want to beat VWs, you should not have equal car but a better one since VW has also best drivers other than best car.

EstWRC
14th January 2016, 19:29
Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iecAVU4buUE&feature=youtu.be

EstWRC
14th January 2016, 21:25
Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhT1oiXbW4Y

EstWRC
14th January 2016, 22:48
https://twitter.com/otttanak/status/687731703570382848

Rallyper
14th January 2016, 22:59
I don't think it will. It will be better than 2015 spec, but the fact is that if you want to beat VWs, you should not have equal car but a better one since VW has also best drivers other than best car.

However I didn´t specify general wishes, which I do now:
I do believe everyone hopes that Huyndai closes in to VW and makes the WRC a bit more exciting (that of course as you say also need the drivers to perform on top all season)

stefanvv
14th January 2016, 23:29
However I didn´t specify general wishes, which I do now:
I do believe everyone hopes that Huyndai closes in to VW and makes the WRC a bit more exciting (that of course as you say also need the drivers to perform on top all season)

Do You have someone in mind? I know, but he'll need at least 1-2 years in WRC to reach top level. Just kidding.

As for Hyundai, hmm, I would put my bet to Paddon for a serious development, Neuville is quite unknown to me, but for sure don't expect much on Monte.

Rally Power
15th January 2016, 04:32
I fear Evans could be faster than Camilli with an R5 in Monte. But is ok, the most important thing for Camilli is the difference between his performances from now to November. If there will be enough improvement and more space for learning the next year he could be confirmed.

Yep, it's important to be tolerant over Camillis's performance on this season, but believing Evans on the R5 can go faster it's perhaps a bit too much...;)

I'm hoping he'll keep a cool head and give us a nice surprise on this Monte!

dimviii
15th January 2016, 15:01
Paddon testing with old car with new livery

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYvmAP7WMAAGNX4.jpg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/882473_10153725457070733_9258056095284968_o.jpg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/12513493_10153725457090733_22217114902753911_o.jpg

dimviii
15th January 2016, 15:18
Veiby
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYw5QpeWkAAEU7j.jpg


Mikkelsen

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYw6WeXWwAAbuY9.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC
15th January 2016, 16:25
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYwARaJWcAEMPxr.jpg:large

EstWRC
15th January 2016, 19:15
Neuville and Sordo from BORL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxzv3_L4rKY&feature=youtu.be&a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOEi6pfrDog&feature=youtu.be&a

Mirek
15th January 2016, 21:13
Test Bouffier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpkrS3RT_O0

dimviii
15th January 2016, 22:00
Hayden Paddon ‏@HaydenPaddon

Good test today in icy conditions. Great to also have Fabrizia Pons in the car with me as we work on our strategy


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYxgsNqWwAIuHZF.jpg

dimviii
15th January 2016, 22:49
Neuville had an off with the new i20,but was lucky to continiue after some 20 meters out of road.
You can find the video here
https://twitter.com/Traxx_WiF/media?lang=el

EstWRC
16th January 2016, 00:20
MIkkelsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxmDd5jK0Dk&feature=youtu.be
Paddon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8RjVvjhwU4&feature=youtu.be

AL14
16th January 2016, 00:26
Paddon Gigi Galli style

https://www.facebook.com/WorldRally.Is.Free/videos/958396524231182/?pnref=story

dimviii
16th January 2016, 01:08
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-253-0-39401600-1452892488.jpg

tomorrow and Sunday will test Citroen

EstWRC
16th January 2016, 01:17
Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_5sV7HJuC4

based on the previous Tänak video and on this it was very slippy or the dmack tyres dont very well because Neuville and Paddon seem much faster for me in kinda same conditions. Of course we dont know the grip levels exactly and they are testing on different locations.

What others think?

dimviii
16th January 2016, 01:27
Mikkelsen
https://youtu.be/zZJINOBCkw4

dimviii
16th January 2016, 02:31
Neuville Paddon day 2
https://youtu.be/HqYZG6UbgFU

itix
16th January 2016, 02:33
Hayden Paddon ‏@HaydenPaddon

Good test today in icy conditions. Great to also have Fabrizia Pons in the car with me as we work on our strategy


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYxgsNqWwAIuHZF.jpg
Ponz? Is that old gal still active!
More importantly, what can she teach Paddon that he doesn't already know?

Mk2 RS2000
16th January 2016, 06:07
Ponz? Is that old gal still active!
More importantly, what can she teach Paddon that he doesn't already know?

Maybe he is ensuring that she is 100% in sync with him and JK regards their notes.

dimviii
16th January 2016, 11:55
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY1BmpWUkAAVJ32.jpg

dimviii
16th January 2016, 12:02
Meeke
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY1V7DDUsAAQomr.jpg


edit it is Meeke and not Lefebvre

dimviii
16th January 2016, 13:15
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY1kcj2WkAAT7Wl.jpg

Lundefaret
16th January 2016, 14:42
Neuville Paddon day 2
https://youtu.be/HqYZG6UbgFU

Hyundai looking good. Neuville whit some early entry underseer turning to snap oversteer on exit, but both car and drivers starting to look very good. Paddon should focus on learning in this Monte, but I wont be surprised if he forgets that for a moment or two and sets some very good stage times. Neuville looking more and more positive. It would be great to see him up from his slump. Hmmm... ��

Bartek
16th January 2016, 14:54
https://www.facebook.com/Toutaucable/videos/752408374894367/?theater Bryan in a deep snow today

dimviii
16th January 2016, 15:05
Bryan in a deep snow today

very deep
https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12523143_1689775481291708_3653423155710383384_n.jp g?oh=89ad5683864999d2546b0eed78931158&oe=57379811
https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12540885_752065948257026_2677921377306075270_n.jpg ?oh=8d1b19b22a751411e8cbbe5001f72eef&oe=5709BE5E
https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12507557_1096140570405150_7588758069517419806_n.jp g?oh=515ec0f0350179355f7ca90c6630d8d2&oe=573792F2

dimviii
16th January 2016, 15:18
Paddon
https://youtu.be/opsxHpFZGkU

makinen_fan
16th January 2016, 16:35
Meeke testing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylpuHwz4Vmo&feature=youtu.be

dimviii
16th January 2016, 16:54
Kubica
https://youtu.be/EjjpIjbfdFM

https://youtu.be/7tSyry_rAlU

https://youtu.be/6wyxh_BU5iA

Paddon
https://youtu.be/tvJ3WOerLhs

Fast Eddie WRC
16th January 2016, 17:48
Meeke
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2cNkGWAAARFMs.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC
16th January 2016, 17:50
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY1kcj2WkAAT7Wl.jpg

Craig Breen was desperate to join in the test there I bet ! ;)

Fast Eddie WRC
16th January 2016, 17:51
Like Delecour's Castrol livery
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2qpHaWkAA430Q.jpg:large

dimviii
16th January 2016, 18:21
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2qNFaWwAAkB_x.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2qNFmWkAA_K9i.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2qNFtWcAEmKJ9.jpg

dimviii
16th January 2016, 20:30
Delecour
https://youtu.be/5byvYhr6gl0

Meeke
https://youtu.be/f5-Ol1ANq4Q

Christos Kolperiadis
16th January 2016, 20:41
Meeke
https://youtu.be/f5-Ol1ANq4Q

Nice driving and clean lines from Meeke!

RICARDO75
16th January 2016, 22:09
Bouffier off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Dj3cP7sCE

dimviii
16th January 2016, 22:13
Evans testing
https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12552596_752237371573217_2409398694697808542_n.jpg ?oh=1b8fcef744c157dc6720d2b1da50438a&oe=56FC7135

Bouffier
https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12508786_752237184906569_8212027958821275386_n.jpg ?oh=e3f10fefe4a67904bf96710984ffc665&oe=5741E716


more
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.752236278239993.1073741955.111775002286127&type=3



Gilbert

https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12523116_10208629282076217_7416736091741495230_n.j pg?oh=5b13407ff2a2da52e7909cef313d3804&oe=56FD8692

dimviii
16th January 2016, 22:15
Bouffier and Evans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=YPPtxTt43_E




Kubica

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/1526591_1261258913890556_8071302020999920109_n.jpg ?oh=9e7f0b81606a55bd59e5b076cb1d2b3b&oe=5702F92C

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1261258793890568.1073741860.379572132059243&type=3

dimviii
16th January 2016, 23:28
Kubica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aunmSSXdooM

dimviii
16th January 2016, 23:35
Bouffier
https://youtu.be/l1VlAuXD8Tk

Athanassoulas had an off with damage just the front bumper

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12540712_10207031950910532_8711338349101552391_n.j pg?oh=f41be6576fdf79238dc221c51032e6c1&oe=5741F1B4

dimviii
16th January 2016, 23:49
Evans
https://youtu.be/TIsCf4-9DuI

svarci
16th January 2016, 23:59
Rok Turk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PON5RQoIiv4

dimviii
17th January 2016, 00:53
Athanassoulas incar from tests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=87&v=SMYyf0rXExI

dimviii
17th January 2016, 01:01
Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXs-RzneKQw

itix
17th January 2016, 01:30
Shame to see that the best two looking cars, the Citroëns and Kubica's Fiesta both have changed liveries to some dreary lame generic shit :(

mousti
17th January 2016, 02:47
Shame to see that the best two looking cars, the Citroëns and Kubica's Fiesta both have changed liveries to some dreary lame generic shit :(

It's the first time that a Abu Dhabi livery is nice.. lol

itix
17th January 2016, 02:53
It's the first time that a Abu Dhabi livery is nice.. lol
I prefer the black of last year. Compared to the horrible horrible first livery of last year it is ok... Still extremely dull and unimaginative though.

GigiGalliNo1
17th January 2016, 04:11
Reminds me of the old 206 WRC Livery, no?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160117/39ba086d4349e9c6a4984a8390ebff36.jpg

And shape....

Eli
17th January 2016, 04:54
Reminds me of the old 206 WRC Livery, no?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160117/39ba086d4349e9c6a4984a8390ebff36.jpg

And shape....

the one from 2003, nahh that car was way more better looking, the only thing that bugged me back then was the fact the door was black and it ruined the desgin a bit. plus you need more red on the front bumper, but yeah it does remind it a bit.

GigiGalliNo1
17th January 2016, 05:16
What back door was black!?

Eli
17th January 2016, 10:41
What back door was black!?

sorry my bad, was really tired. I meant to say door handle.

dimviii
17th January 2016, 11:49
nice photo with Mikkelsen

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY6IXJYWYAAD1he.jpg:large

dimviii
17th January 2016, 11:51
Camilli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=gE4MNozIJx8

dimviii
17th January 2016, 17:39
Lefebvre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d728ZaUYkfM&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

dimviii
17th January 2016, 17:46
Ogier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neWZdzLOu-M


Delecour
https://youtu.be/fBxrBYkIAFM

dimviii
17th January 2016, 19:21
Κubica
https://youtu.be/XLHaTzRJTJA

mousti
17th January 2016, 19:26
Some test footage of this week for Monte Carlo with Camilli, Ostberg, Bouffier, Suarez, Evans and Maurin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6iL-WVr_Ak

Lundefaret
17th January 2016, 19:29
Ogier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neWZdzLOu-M]

And then came the King. Well... so much for the Monte Carlo Rally... ;)

dimviii
17th January 2016, 19:42
Some test footage of this week for Monte Carlo with Camilli, Ostberg, Bouffier, Suarez, Evans and Maurin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6iL-WVr_Ak
at 5,40 some misfires for the new evo r5 fiesta

Lundefaret
17th January 2016, 20:35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xulZ...ature=youtu.be
Looks much better. The first set up actually looks like Neuvilles set up when he struggles with understeering. He some times ends up whit a tail happy, quick turn in car.

One thing dawned on me. Could these differences in set up be that they Hyundai are testing the car With, or with out afront roll bar?

thuGG
17th January 2016, 20:39
Long video with Kubica:
https://www.facebook.com/KubicaOfficial/videos/1092213214131007/

dimviii
17th January 2016, 21:45
new livery is much better imho.Lefebvre at photos.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY76vdrWwAEiojq.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY76vdlWwAAMB14.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY76vdtWcAIuvyl.jpg

stefanvv
17th January 2016, 22:13
new livery is much better imho.

indeed reminds of the old 206wrc

dimviii
17th January 2016, 22:38
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-322-0-63252400-1453061699.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-322-0-82697500-1453061656.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-322-0-30764300-1453061666.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-322-0-45469200-1453061695.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-322-0-24574000-1453061685.jpg

SubaruNorway
18th January 2016, 00:09
at 5,40 some misfires for the new evo r5 fiesta

Same problem on all three cars in Norway, cutting on low rpm and high boost

dimviii
18th January 2016, 01:03
nice photo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY9BXFvWkAAEvNz.jpg

Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riKYq61ZhYk&feature=youtu.be

dimviii
18th January 2016, 06:37
Gilbert
https://youtu.be/GrPkclOaAGU

Ucci
18th January 2016, 08:48
Long video with Kubica:
https://www.facebook.com/KubicaOfficial/videos/1092213214131007/

I have a feeling like he is testing for rally Catalunya. No snow, no slush, totally dry....Secondly, is he still pushing hand brake lever?

thuGG
18th January 2016, 10:46
I have a feeling like he is testing for rally Catalunya. No snow, no slush, totally dry....Secondly, is he still pushing hand brake lever?

He tested on snow and slush last week.

traxx
18th January 2016, 10:58
I have a feeling like he is testing for rally Catalunya. No snow, no slush, totally dry....Secondly, is he still pushing hand brake lever?

They put water that became ice on the tarmac in the afternoon
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2016/01/17/dernier-test-pour-kubica/

Ucci
18th January 2016, 12:57
He tested on snow and slush last week.

That test was a short one.....

Bartek
18th January 2016, 13:03
That test was a short one.....

If I remember well his perfection in every detail, it was enough for him ;)

thuGG
18th January 2016, 15:10
Another long video with Kubica:
https://www.facebook.com/DTVrally/videos/1104266252947271/

dimviii
18th January 2016, 16:48
Evans with small off at tests
https://youtu.be/iOHHakUY5kk

Raux
https://youtu.be/kGJwHqyLlA4

and a small video with Bouffier.Watch the camera position.Maybe the best imho.

https://youtu.be/9OqBRhcdo6Q

dimviii
18th January 2016, 16:50
some nice photos

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-131-0-93500200-1453114288.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-131-0-31605900-1453114292.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-131-0-21824000-1453114293.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2016/post-131-0-70081800-1453114330.jpg

dimviii
18th January 2016, 16:54
Evans again.At this video fiesta almost always misfiring
https://youtu.be/4qpJzCtkXBM

Mirek
18th January 2016, 16:57
and a small video with Bouffier.Watch the camera position.Maybe the best imho.

https://youtu.be/9OqBRhcdo6Q

This is for sure the best possible camera position. It gives great perception of speed and in the same time an overview of everything.

dimviii
18th January 2016, 17:09
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10633408_943984692348253_2019359252088267910_o.jpg

Mirek
18th January 2016, 17:16
A funny story comes to my mind :)

In 2010 we drove in the stage Saint Pierreville (that longest, I don't remember exactly). It was in time when spies were already on stage. As we had media accreditation we were allowed to enter the stage together with them. At one point we need to turn into a very sharp hairpin leading out of the stage to park our cars. One driver of ours made a too early turn in and got stuck with his car sitting on the bank. In several seconds this M-Sport Volvo came, I don't remember who was driving. They had to wait for a while before we managed to recover the stuck car. You know it was the world premiere of Fiesta S2000 and some stupid guys with Škoda flags and stickers everywhere blocked the road for M-Sport gravel crew. That's how hard we tried but nevertheless Mikko still won :-D

AL14
18th January 2016, 17:30
Evans again.At this video fiesta almost always misfiring
https://youtu.be/4qpJzCtkXBM

What is misfiring?

dimviii
18th January 2016, 17:35
What is misfiring?

doesnt works proper,it hesitates,it cuts. Something LIKE when a 4cylinder engine working with 3 cylinders.


the more i watch,more i like the new livery.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY_PAvJW8AAhTxJ.jpg



Torstein Eriksen ‏@TorsteinEriksen

When I was young I got this card from 2x M. Østberg. Now, I'm starting my fifth season as @MadsOstberg's SafetyCrew!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY8LS9nU0AALa_x.jpg

N.O.T
18th January 2016, 17:36
What is misfiring?

the engine

dimviii
18th January 2016, 17:47
Meeke video from BORL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87HsWIBOw9E&feature=youtu.be

AL14
18th January 2016, 17:52
the engine

thanks NOT, but I meant "what does misfiring means". Dimvii answered btw.

N.O.T
18th January 2016, 17:59
thanks NOT, but I meant "what does misfiring means". Dimvii answered btw.

don't you have google in Italy ?

AL14
18th January 2016, 18:26
don't you have google in Italy ?

What a nice way to say "you're welcome" :) But I appreciate anyway and am thankful for your attempt to help.

N.O.T
18th January 2016, 18:36
What a nice way to say "you're welcome" :) But I appreciate anyway and am thankful for your attempt to help.

politeness is my no1247 positive aspect of my character.

dimviii
18th January 2016, 18:37
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA-3eXWYAAVL42.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA-3e6WwAIa5oP.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA-3ffWwAAstM1.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_Ra8W8AAH4Iu.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_Rb9W8AA_3wq.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_RbdWsAEI4mM.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBBrFtWMAEEWjO.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBBrF8WcAEPGDd.jpg

dimviii
18th January 2016, 18:38
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_gIcWsAEC1gi.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_gPVWcAAH5RZ.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_gRZWYAAdm5u.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA_XYMU0AA-BJT.jpg

N.O.T
18th January 2016, 19:41
Ogier aged a lot in just a few months, at least he looks like that in the picture.

rallyfiend
18th January 2016, 19:52
Ogier aged a lot in just a few months, at least he looks like that in the picture.

2 1/2 months of holidays can really take its toll....

AL14
18th January 2016, 20:08
Ford drivers are all sad

dimviii
18th January 2016, 21:56
https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/1935442_1268354553181148_1687357168503196869_n.jpg ?oh=5d27bd01d0a76107a3e9a41d7c0de3a3&oe=57027AC5
https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12522921_1268354586514478_1541111289368627778_n.jp g?oh=3f03da2243d7b37ec4be497be67dc95a&oe=56FC6309
https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12507239_1268354599847810_3243647539016412560_n.jp g?oh=d870b37978d6b14bd8e242a72e4b3023&oe=56FB5647

Andre Oliveira
19th January 2016, 01:40
Ford drivers are all sad


Volvo cars ;)

dupanton
19th January 2016, 13:21
Why didn't they solve Evans' misfire problem? It seems to be lasting throughout the whole test. Didn't they find the problem (yet)?

Mirek
19th January 2016, 13:25
It may not be so easy.

dupanton
19th January 2016, 13:27
It may not be so easy.

Is it a structural problem or only with Evans' car?
So it could last throughout the entire rally? Then they better switch back to the old car...

Mirek
19th January 2016, 13:43
There were same problems with Grondal's car last weekend I think. I don't know anything more.

Andre Oliveira
19th January 2016, 23:59
I remember some issues in snow in the beggining of first Fiesta R5 too

Mirek
20th January 2016, 01:22
Wasn't that related to overheating coming from the radiator being filled by snow?

Andre Oliveira
20th January 2016, 15:10
Yes yes :)

SubaruNorway
20th January 2016, 17:57
Wasn't that related to overheating coming from the radiator being filled by snow?

In the begining it was the lambda sensor getting wet, might be some mapping issue now.

dimviii
26th January 2016, 11:25
Yazeed testing for Arctic and Sweden
https://youtu.be/e00AOI-z7sw

pantealex
26th January 2016, 17:49
Yazeed testing for Arctic and Sweden
https://youtu.be/e00AOI-z7sw

maybe faster than Camilli in Sweden (Bertelli for sure is slower than Yazeed)

dimviii
1st February 2016, 17:23
Gorban testing for Sweden
https://youtu.be/zozgl0oOfhY

EstWRC
2nd February 2016, 14:22
Bertelli Sweden

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaNS0WYWkAABeEi.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC
4th February 2016, 17:42
PET got a new meaning for Mads... ;)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaUpvqvUUAAIQ0y.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC
4th February 2016, 17:45
Mads R5 car for Finnskog

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaJ21QOWAAELrbr.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZzurrhWQAAF9lF.jpg:large

dimviii
4th February 2016, 19:05
Camilli testing

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaYmgbHW4AILe7C.jpg

EstWRC
5th February 2016, 11:10
sweden people why you no film tests? you have no phones? :p m-sport has been testing all week long and today hyundai started

dimviii
5th February 2016, 15:52
Sordo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CadInm9W4AAHSlf.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CadInm0WwAANYCe.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaccbNnWIAAG29-.jpg

Fredrik Gustavsson ‏@F_Gustavsson

Info: Sordo will test today and tomorrow, Paddon sunday and Neuville monday. @RallySweden #testdays #PET #RallySweden #WRC

dimviii
5th February 2016, 16:09
Mads

https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12670591_1065106473532404_1171053401775271900_n.jp g?oh=b46677bf768e77238150022302adb234&oe=573FF2C3

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1065106163532435.1073741886.106632069379854&type=3

BleAivano
5th February 2016, 16:13
sweden people why you no film tests? you have no phones? :p m-sport has been testing all week long and today hyundai started

Testing is too far from the civilization. ;)

Fast Eddie WRC
5th February 2016, 18:08
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CacIDKMWwAAU0Pq.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CacIDFuW8AAF-jA.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CacIA4GWIAAI-0M.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CacIAJ8XEAAE7g2.jpg:large

dimviii
5th February 2016, 22:33
Sordo testing
https://www.youtube.com/embed/JzC3FJIsGMs

dimviii
6th February 2016, 19:15
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CajA1MUWIAA-9tX.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CajA1MVWAAAmb7Z.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaiMpyAUMAIXJxJ.jpg

EstWRC
6th February 2016, 21:07
Ott Tänak ‏@OttTanak
Our Sweden test today, really nice feeling in the snow, just hope we see some next week!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CajXCx6WIAAYhPI.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CajXCyEW0AEhBcG.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CajYEa1WIAA3xq6.jpg

dimviii
6th February 2016, 23:41
Sordo day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDtkzWTSgk&feature=youtu.be

Bartek
7th February 2016, 11:00
Mr. Meeke: https://twitter.com/F_Gustavsson/status/696240889644113920

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CamVsVGUkAESQE2.jpg:large

EstWRC
7th February 2016, 23:07
Meeke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOylT9Mh1EQ

dimviii
7th February 2016, 23:45
Sordo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cq08GD0Ys8

RICARDO75
8th February 2016, 01:02
Meeke test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOl4o7C9H_o&feature=em-uploademail

nafpaktos
8th February 2016, 11:57
https://twitter.com/MagnusSafstrom/status/696622290625286144

dimviii
8th February 2016, 21:25
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CattVj8WAAAK-Om.jpg

Koppomsbo
8th February 2016, 23:21
Al Rahji seems to have some small things to fix before weekend...

dimviii
9th February 2016, 00:41
Parn testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VThfS-9ZmRY&feature=youtu.be

dimviii
9th February 2016, 21:11
some fast spots with Neuville
https://youtu.be/NtyGnq6P0aM

makinen_fan
9th February 2016, 22:33
some fast spots with Neuville
https://youtu.be/NtyGnq6P0aM

Dim, check ur PM

dimviii
10th February 2016, 23:30
AlRajhi testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ4agvIdCJI

dimviii
10th February 2016, 23:41
Dim, check ur PM

just saw it Giannis.You have pm

dimviii
11th February 2016, 01:19
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/12705733_10153571899227772_2812452042538978562_n.j pg?oh=981a97c68ea382853302e65b0f5cab18&oe=572B98E7

Micke_VOC
15th February 2016, 21:42
EDIT: PR/VIP/Press-driving i suppose.

Paddon have tested on classic Rally Sweden ground today, the legendary Mangen-Borrsjön stage.

Looks as the old 2014 car, (http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=55&spz=2277)
More pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/hans.edvardsson1/media_set?set=a.1106943919336286.1073741929.100000 620651317&type=3

Photo: Hans Edvardsson

886 887

dimviii
15th February 2016, 21:54
testing or some runs with some choosen people as co drivers?

Micke_VOC
15th February 2016, 21:56
testing or some runs with some choosen people as co drivers?

Was PR/VIP/Press driving i suppose, also VW did that yesterday with Dieter Depping as driver over Colins Crest.

dimviii
22nd February 2016, 15:29
small clip with Latvala testing for Mexico
https://www.facebook.com/eloy.pelaezperez/videos/490429924497157

dimviii
22nd February 2016, 15:31
Sordo testing too

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbulK9mXIAENuFf.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbuX-FZWAAASB8v.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbulK-nW0AAPNHf.jpg

EstWRC
22nd February 2016, 22:35
Bertelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdCkaKcReYs&feature=youtu.be

Francis44
23rd February 2016, 14:21
Did Sordo roll the car in the test or what?! The roof looks really bent and has some duct tape on it.

aykutbilir
23rd February 2016, 15:51
Did Sordo roll the car in the test or what?! The roof looks really bent and has some duct tape on it.

it seems ike
roof airintake is gone..


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EstWRC
23rd February 2016, 16:04
Latvala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GFhWD0omxg&feature=youtu.be

Ogier and Tänak also testing today, Tänak with m-sport livery

https://twitter.com/SebOgier/status/702059242673541120
https://twitter.com/Rallyactivos/status/702126274106499072
https://twitter.com/Rallyactivos/status/702126778257698817

EstWRC
24th February 2016, 02:34
Nice vid of Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-0jP2pSMms

EstWRC
24th February 2016, 10:15
Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p7d04vedwk

some faster parts in this vid

dimviii
24th February 2016, 16:58
new diffuser for fiesta?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb9yw7ZWEAIgjWb.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb9yw7sW4AAVoZi.jpg

EstWRC
24th February 2016, 18:02
Lundefaret is it just me or Tänak has changed his driving style a lot? He is known for his agressive sideways style in the past but in rally sweden videos and in these last two testing videos he has this cleaner styler. Like Ogier.

Many users on estonian forum noticed it also.

dimviii
24th February 2016, 21:18
Gorban testing

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12745743_1259757444052420_2974290725824915626_n.jp g?oh=2108c31359eb939b11af739d2d406030&oe=5757B09E
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/619_1259757340719097_1028289590388987379_n.jpg?oh= 551ce1fec26e58bdb1ed6bb569685cd7&oe=576D13F0
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1936325_1259757334052431_7936565845458882758_n.jpg ?oh=9267a3218935449fe7c81d42ae5c8286&oe=5768D02F
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12742300_1259757480719083_7143068003402996885_n.jp g?oh=5b6a1593f53980e4a36c8d11f360409d&oe=575059EC

dimviii
24th February 2016, 22:28
Mads

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcAaRaTW0AAQFx3.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcAaO2wXEAAnhU4.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcAaPuAWAAAIE0U.jpg

dimviii
25th February 2016, 00:03
Mads
https://youtu.be/1_iqaEv0IDU

https://youtu.be/rb_Fs8I2BFg

EstWRC
25th February 2016, 01:09
Mikkelsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=molwzrqEymM&feature=youtu.be

jbmarcus21
25th February 2016, 10:43
Hyundai plans i20R5 homologation this summer http://planetemarcus.com/la-hyundai-i20r5-homologuee-durant-lete-2016

Filip Giedo
25th February 2016, 13:04
Lundefaret is it just me or Tänak has changed his driving style a lot? He is known for his agressive sideways style in the past but in rally sweden videos and in these last two testing videos he has this cleaner styler. Like Ogier.

Many users on estonian forum noticed it also.

I have also notice a change in his driving. It may be also concerned with tyres, especially their wear. Nevertheless I was always a fan of a "racing line" rather than full side-ways. I know it's great for spectacle and everything but personally I rate higher being "efficient" than "effective" ;)

dimviii
25th February 2016, 16:50
testing new diffuser photo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcDRAS7W4AEIXlJ.jpg:large

EstWRC
25th February 2016, 16:54
For 2017 maybe?

dimviii
25th February 2016, 20:16
nice video with Mads
https://youtu.be/ARsgIcQjOY8

dimviii
25th February 2016, 22:41
Camilli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JeAf2r7DH4

dimviii
26th February 2016, 07:25
Camilli again
https://youtu.be/Ojx_-ggXH4A

dimviii
14th March 2016, 15:16
vw testing today 2017 spec polo at Germany
https://www.instagram.com/p/BC7hJQtrUjg/

AL14
14th March 2016, 17:37
vw testing today 2017 spec polo at Germany
https://www.instagram.com/p/BC7hJQtrUjg/

Little video.

https://www.facebook.com/rallyemag/videos/vb.68262729972/10154058800844973/?type=2&theater

Someone knows who's driving?

MartijnS
14th March 2016, 18:04
I read Dieter Depping.

jbmarcus21
14th March 2016, 19:26
Test Days VW Polo 2017 today in Germany with Dieter Depping
Full Gallery photos ➡ http://goo.gl/LThqCL

dimviii
14th March 2016, 21:52
polo 2017 spec test

https://youtu.be/LIjvpYTuGw8

dimviii
14th March 2016, 23:55
plenty photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/albums/72157663605682063/page1

Mirek
15th March 2016, 11:04
polo 2017 spec test

https://youtu.be/LIjvpYTuGw8

So far the available test footage has been supporting the supposition that the new cars would appear boring with circuit-like clean lines :(

Francis44
15th March 2016, 11:44
It will look ridiculous if they dont widen the rest of the bodyshell aswell, those wheel arches look big enough to have a dinner table on them.

Rallyper
15th March 2016, 13:40
I have a feeling those WRC17 cars are too fast and too hard to handle. Could end up in a fatal crash and new regulations in 18. Dont like the widen either. How will it track on second run in gravel and snow/ice events?

dimviii
15th March 2016, 14:38
polo again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihg15919Za4&feature=youtu.be

MotorsportManiac
15th March 2016, 23:02
Some of my Pic's of yesterdays Test! ;)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1455/25765782536_7f27a103b9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FfQntW)
VW Motorsport Test 14.03.2016 (https://flic.kr/p/FfQntW) by Kevin Lamberti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/), auf Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1619/25765769626_930613666a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FfQiDm)
VW Motorsport Test 14.03.2016 (https://flic.kr/p/FfQiDm) by Kevin Lamberti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/), auf Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/25765669956_f6c99575a0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FfPN1U)
VW Motorsport Test 14.03.2016 (https://flic.kr/p/FfPN1U) by Kevin Lamberti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/), auf Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/25491031520_b049879a92_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EQyczs)
VW Motorsport Test 14.03.2016 (https://flic.kr/p/EQyczs) by Kevin Lamberti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/), auf Flickr

You can find more HERE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_lamberti_photography/sets/72157663605682063/page1)! ;)

regards Kevin

chris_bakelas
16th March 2016, 00:45
https://youtu.be/WdVa1qIrv_c

pantealex
16th March 2016, 11:03
It will look ridiculous if they dont widen the rest of the bodyshell aswell, those wheel arches look big enough to have a dinner table on them.

I believe that regulations says that some parts (like doors, bonnet and roof) must be in original places.

Ucci
16th March 2016, 12:44
It will look ridiculous if they dont widen the rest of the bodyshell aswell, those wheel arches look big enough to have a dinner table on them.

Agree 100 %

AndyRAC
16th March 2016, 13:15
So far the available test footage has been supporting the supposition that the new cars would appear boring with circuit-like clean lines :(

How is that better for the sport? Do they have their heads in the sand? The current cars are faster than Gp B - so what? The sport lacks spectacle - these cars won't help bring more interest to the sport.

It seems like they've seen the success of WorldRX - and have panicked - and decided they must have cars similar to a WorldRX car.

I hope I'm wrong, but I fear they gone in the wrong direction with car regs - again!

er88
17th March 2016, 04:47
Is this car a 2015/16 Polo with new aerodynamic parts on it, or is this close to what we can expect for 2017? Particularly sound/speed wise? Ive not been keeping a track of how far advanced VW are with their new car

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RS
17th March 2016, 10:03
Is this car a 2015/16 Polo with new aerodynamic parts on it, or is this close to what we can expect for 2017? Particularly sound/speed wise? Ive not been keeping a track of how far advanced VW are with their new car

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Fairly sure that's the real deal, new engine and all.

Francis44
17th March 2016, 10:52
I would think it will look slightly different because I read somewhere VW is supposed to release a new Polo in 2017.

pantealex
17th March 2016, 11:08
I would think it will look slightly different because I read somewhere VW is supposed to release a new Polo in 2017.

Yeh, new road model is coming, probably october Paris Auto Expo.

Jerra
20th March 2016, 09:15
Agree 100 %

This car is Frankenstein

dimviii
21st March 2016, 17:08
kevinabbringHitting the tarmac for the first time with our #NGi20R5 today after some more gravel testing over the past few days. Cool stuff!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeE3toXWoAAf9uA.jpg

EstWRC
31st March 2016, 10:30
Dmack testing their new tyre ....Busy tyre test today, finalising the spec for our new 2016 WRC tyre which we will introduce for Rally Portugal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce3AsobWwAA5jIx.jpg:large

EstWRC
31st March 2016, 21:13
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce5eAI4WQAEazLU.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce5c2UwW8AAnfxM.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce5c2VPWAAAiQx8.jpg

EstWRC
4th April 2016, 11:21
Dmack's video of their testing last week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SjrHU6b1WA

devil's land
4th April 2016, 12:28
This week Hyundai is testing in Portugal.

Today muddy conditions for Neuville.

http://s30.postimg.org/m20gggu0x/11167695_1719577968256618_6947600218748716050_o.jp g

http://s30.postimg.org/yhx6a7ncx/12909708_1719578271589921_5526939686354417376_o.jp g

dimviii
4th April 2016, 17:00
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfM27HFWAAACVIM.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfM29tfWQAE9Org.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfL4CFLW4AIEdoA.jpg

dimviii
4th April 2016, 20:01
some small clips from todays muddy test with Neuville
https://twitter.com/adricelta91?lang=el

dimviii
4th April 2016, 20:59
Neuville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvVP3uEhU3Q&app=desktop

Andre Oliveira
4th April 2016, 22:16
https://www.facebook.com/fabioleitefl2015/media_set?set=a.1260459583983060.1073741896.100000 570917273&type=3&pnref=story

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/12672159_1260460517316300_3847412208204737680_o.jp g
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12898408_1260461253982893_3414979501084728428_o.jp g
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/12957567_1260460197316332_2208698372826367726_o.jp g

Andre Oliveira
4th April 2016, 23:02
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.600398976800622.1073741883.273662212807635&type=3

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12973080_600399146800605_379650464384928795_o.jpg
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12909459_600399393467247_2488438887806694554_o.jpg
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12901116_600399526800567_7469187644437815581_o.jpg

Andre Oliveira
5th April 2016, 01:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqeskq9E8JU

devil's land
5th April 2016, 17:56
2nd day for Neuville in Portugal. Today less mud.


http://s29.postimg.org/houcplvjb/12970925_600627183444468_573689470009832512_o.jpg

Kielder
5th April 2016, 21:07
Some photos I took today during this second day of testing:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC03052_zpskm8md4x6.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC03052_zpskm8md4x6.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC03069_zpsttm7cyvj.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC03069_zpsttm7cyvj.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC03096_zpsqncb9idl.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC03096_zpsqncb9idl.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC03105_zps2ttatfl9.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC03105_zps2ttatfl9.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC03111_zpsofcjlryy.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC03111_zpsofcjlryy.jpg.html)

stefanvv
5th April 2016, 21:21
Some photos I took today during this second day of testing:

That reminds me of Safari.

Mintexmemory
5th April 2016, 21:39
....and Argentina!

dimviii
5th April 2016, 22:02
@ Κielder

any problems? any comments?

Kielder
5th April 2016, 22:45
To me, it was more like the old Portugal. ;)
I didn't find any problem. The stage was quite long, with many surfaces. It's true that some parts had too many (big) stones and others were too soft (mainly the one below), but as you said it's quite similar to what they will find in Argentina and also Portugal in the North. I don't know how many runs Neuville & Gilsoul did (I wasn't there when they began to drive), but the test followed the usual timetable (percentage of runs and stops) and attitudes of these events, including marshalls asking us about not taking photos or being near the car while the mechanics were working on it.

http://i63.tinypic.com/97tvt1.jpg

Kielder
5th April 2016, 22:47
Here are two short clips I recorded too (sorry for the quality, they were made with a photo camera):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNsVeGitoEg&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FYYsebZ8CM&feature=youtu.be

devil's land
6th April 2016, 10:46
From yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjoSKTjapyI

devil's land
6th April 2016, 10:52
http://s29.postimg.org/5ghyptb2v/12916245_600791833428003_3033073799322277665_o.jpg


http://s29.postimg.org/s6h3isuaf/12973343_600791796761340_3072993252738256664_o.jpg


http://s29.postimg.org/a1454qus7/12973423_600792150094638_6524873609299526762_o.jpg

devil's land
6th April 2016, 23:13
Dani Sordo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QtATe2MUIY

Kielder
6th April 2016, 23:48
Sordo's test took place in the same spot as yesterday. The team repaired the surface before starting and an interesting fact is that they watered some parts of the stage, for example the soft zone that I photographed yesterday.

devil's land
7th April 2016, 13:04
By Ricardo Oliveira:

http://s9.postimg.org/dukjv4glb/12957517_601138086726711_6182355777122216423_o.jpg

http://s9.postimg.org/5awkjmiv3/12968162_601137700060083_6432301628271613957_o.jpg


Today Sordo is testing in Fafe:

http://s24.postimg.org/boclo3o9h/12970916_601431586697361_8197225480261181924_o.jpg


http://s24.postimg.org/iqajaarv9/12977033_601431523364034_5683884137656349082_o.jpg

Andre Oliveira
7th April 2016, 21:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiRoy_DWCI0

dimviii
11th April 2016, 20:05
Mads today was testing in UK

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfxpELdXIAEl2a6.jpg

SpeedEstRacing
12th April 2016, 20:59
wrc-3: Video gravel testing , Sebastien Loeb racing with terry Folb on DS3 R3 max

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFKRkz4Btxg

dimviii
14th April 2016, 17:28
Gronholm tested polo 2017 yesterday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf-uiZIWQAEJwCc.jpg:large


also Camilli was testing yesterday for Argentina

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf6iUuYW8AMUzEC.jpg

Extremrallye
18th April 2016, 15:18
C3 WRC 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWQqBZV0EL4

traxx
19th April 2016, 08:54
With this new 17 cars (C3 & Polo), we can see new air inlet in front of rear wheels, any idea of what behind this ?

N.O.T
19th April 2016, 10:09
With this new 17 cars (C3 & Polo), we can see new air inlet in front of rear wheels, any idea of what behind this ?

cooling of the brakes perhaps, or just for aesthetic reasons.

devil's land
19th April 2016, 10:20
Skoda Motorsport testing in Fafe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpnX3dlBB40&feature=youtu.be

traxx
19th April 2016, 11:23
cooling of the brakes perhaps, or just for aesthetic reasons.

Is there anything new with the brakes with this regulation ? There was no things like that with previous cars ?

Fast Eddie WRC
19th April 2016, 11:51
Citroen-Sport & Meeke's reaction to C3 test...

http://www.citroenracing.com/en/2016/news/wrc-news/69837/citroen-racing-completes-initial-testing-of-its-2017-world-rally/

Fast Eddie WRC
19th April 2016, 12:17
Craig Breen also at C3 TEST #1

https://twitter.com/Craig_Breen/status/722367073490509824

Fast Eddie WRC
28th April 2016, 15:34
New photos of Ogier asphalt testing 2017 Polo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegY_WYAArvpi.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegbQWIAEY2pN.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegUuWYAAXWQN.jpg:large

TWRC
28th April 2016, 18:09
cooling of the brakes perhaps, or just for aesthetic reasons.
Could be for the rear diff oil cooler as well as many other things.

Eli
28th April 2016, 20:52
New photos of Ogier asphalt testing 2017 Polo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegY_WYAArvpi.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegbQWIAEY2pN.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChIegUuWYAAXWQN.jpg:large


is it also around Sanremo or is it in Corsica? where is this??

dimviii
28th April 2016, 21:46
Οgier,some small clips with 2017 polo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5JRJu69ls&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRiVBJsLmBs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vOII-yttAI

dimviii
29th April 2016, 09:06
Οgier polo 2017
https://youtu.be/a6oA0Vhq11w

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2016/04/29/proto-polo-r-wrc-2017-phase-2/

jbmarcus21
29th April 2016, 14:38
Full Gallery photos Test Days Ogier-Mikkelsen with new Polo Wrc 2017
➡ http://goo.gl/XeBcRl

danon
29th April 2016, 23:58
Is it coincidence The Empire's PR machine stepped in with those tests right after the Argentine whine of it's arrogant #1 and his Co - yogurt statement to clean up all the mess they created and take the negatives away from the Dark Side.

traxx
2nd May 2016, 16:59
cooling of the brakes perhaps, or just for aesthetic reasons.

You are right, it seems it's for cooling the brakes (source VW during tarmac tests)

SubaruNorway
2nd May 2016, 19:26
Think they should give the teams testing restrictions for new cars soon, VW seems to have driven a whole season with the 2017 car already...

Loose_Unit
2nd May 2016, 21:35
And no word whatsoever from Hyundai on theirs. I hope they do not get left behind...

traxx
3rd May 2016, 09:05
Think they should give the teams testing restrictions for new cars soon, VW seems to have driven a whole season with the 2017 car already...

There are restrictions except for Toyota and Citroen not officialy engaged

Co-driven
3rd May 2016, 23:03
I think there are restrictions only regarding the current season and the current car. And new cars have free amount of testing days.

Toyoda
4th May 2016, 04:20
IMO good on VW, they seem to be the only team with there S together, although Citroen are close behind. Hyundai look like they have missed the boat again...

EstWRC
4th May 2016, 09:32
About Hyundai: The i20 R5 is expected to make its competitive debut in the second half of the season, when test crew Kevin Abbring and Seb Marshall will switch their attentions to running a fourth new car: next year's 2017-specification i20 WRC.

so in the end of summer they start testing the new i20. If i remember right M-sport will begin testing their new Fiesta in June or July.

Fast Eddie WRC
5th May 2016, 00:08
If i remember right M-sport will begin testing their new Fiesta in June or July.

You got details of where you heard this ? I"ve never read anything about their 2017 timescales...

stefanvv
5th May 2016, 00:37
You got details of where you heard this ? I"ve never read anything about their 2017 timescales...

I think it was on m-sport site news some time ago

devil's land
10th May 2016, 16:42
VW testing in north of Portugal.


http://s32.postimg.org/5csz9yf11/13164316_614904762016710_2720549697635562020_n.jpg

http://s32.postimg.org/q8f9l7b85/13077024_1263752796987282_6317526055062924736_n.jp g

http://s32.postimg.org/dwcd7pndh/13178894_1263752610320634_1038102783569685130_n.jp g

http://s32.postimg.org/8bzvx2oid/13221540_614904632016723_5869011538817987949_n.jpg

Also Hyundai with Neuville is testing nearby.

dimviii
10th May 2016, 16:58
and citroen at 2nd test with 2017 car

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiGm5UHWkAAQdLO.jpg:large

car
10th May 2016, 17:30
and citroen at 2nd test with 2017 car

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiGm5UHWkAAQdLO.jpg:large

fantastic pic

Andre Oliveira
10th May 2016, 17:31
Neuville crash in first run. Car into valley, need be pushed. Don't know the status of car.

EstWRC
10th May 2016, 18:06
that Citroen looks sweet from the back! Good to see they are testing again.

EstWRC
10th May 2016, 18:09
video of VW with Grönholm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKxIhAHrBsg&feature=youtu.be

Simmi
10th May 2016, 20:54
Neuville crash in first run. Car into valley, need be pushed. Don't know the status of car.

Doesn't sound too bad - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/124197/neuville-crashes-hyundai-during-test

More newsworthy when the driver is under pressure I guess.

EstWRC
10th May 2016, 21:42
VW Grönholm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ND4l6Qx8M&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

danon
10th May 2016, 22:00
All the test pics, vids and more... https://www.facebook.com/RallyChePassione?directed_target_id=0

https://scontent.fsof2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13198609_10153808013118952_5934057342919670129_o.j pg

dimviii
10th May 2016, 22:38
https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13092092_10153807834738952_8394763197219936019_n.j pg?oh=7826212d26d8bfc3ab48b5c41ae4912f&oe=57AF51DD

jbmarcus21
11th May 2016, 08:49
New Marcus Grönholm testing in Portugal
Photo & video => http://goo.gl/DLe0g7

devil's land
11th May 2016, 13:50
Today Sordo is flating out on the slippery stages from Fafe.

http://s32.postimg.org/lxqfjihid/13178884_10205870660676580_7930582211550867933_n.j pg

dimviii
11th May 2016, 18:14
^^^ video^^

https://www.facebook.com/fafetv/videos/581620455331506/?__mref=message_bubble

drive
11th May 2016, 19:08
Citroen 2017 car test 2
https://t.co/1O0W51y8Aq

dimviii
11th May 2016, 19:15
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/Test-Days-Hyunda%C3%AF-Wrc-Portugal-2016/TestDays_Hyundai_WrcPortugal16_1.jpg
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/Test-Days-Hyunda%C3%AF-Wrc-Portugal-2016/TestDays_Hyundai_WrcPortugal16_6.jpg
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/Test-Days-Hyunda%C3%AF-Wrc-Portugal-2016/TestDays_Hyundai_WrcPortugal16_10.jpg

http://planetemarcus.com/en-attendant-2017-hyundai-vise-le-rallye-du-portugal/

danon
11th May 2016, 20:57
https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6EhNFBqWxvo2K448/giphy.gif

dimviii
11th May 2016, 22:29
Sordo
https://youtu.be/udpE8U1PkfI

EstWRC
11th May 2016, 22:53
New footage of Toyota test https://www.facebook.com/yleurheilu/videos/10153451868007461/