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dimviii
20th February 2017, 14:42
watch the guy at 1st photo!
strange that while it rolled there is no damage at wings,roof,fenders etc.

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2017/post-1072-0-94117700-1487601819.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2017/post-1072-0-47510100-1487601823.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2017/post-1072-0-71634300-1487601827.jpg

dimviii
20th February 2017, 14:49
better quality at this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfIbZzKmIs8

Simmi
20th February 2017, 15:37
Can't get away with anything these days can you. Eyes everywhere!

jparker
20th February 2017, 15:48
watch the guy at 1st photo!
strange that while it rolled there is no damage at wings,roof,fenders etc.

It's hard to see the roll because of the dust, but I think the car spun in the air 360, and landed on its wheels.

big_sw2000
20th February 2017, 16:01
Definate roll there, although it seemed the entire roll was in the air. Wonder if they would of kept going ina rally


Steve

Fast Eddie WRC
20th February 2017, 16:30
Would never have guessed this was after a roll ... so much for fragile new aero !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5GlQo2WMAAv0By.jpg

bluuford
20th February 2017, 16:52
Lost it under braking, nothing too serious by the looks of it

It was heavy landing on the wheels, it can cause some back injuries very easily..

Andre Oliveira
20th February 2017, 17:38
Ogier today by jaume soler: https://youtu.be/uQxe3bacr5M

stefanvv
20th February 2017, 18:01
Would never have guessed this was after a roll ... so much for fragile new aero !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5GlQo2WMAAv0By.jpg

There is no damage to the body shell also, so nothing can be judged for the aero.

GravelBen
20th February 2017, 19:44
watch the guy at 1st photo!

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2017/post-1072-0-94117700-1487601819.jpg

I think the guy is on the opposite side of the road and pretty safe, just the angle and distance of video makes him look closer.

dimviii
20th February 2017, 20:30
I think the guy is on the opposite side of the road and pretty safe, just the angle and distance of video makes him look closer.

yes its clear at the video on youtube.

Latvala continued the afternoon after fixing his yaris
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK

dimviii
20th February 2017, 20:32
Ogier seems satisfied from testing

Sébastien Ogier ‏@SebOgier

End of 2 days of testing in Spain with a lot of mileage and a lot of job done!!
Next @RallyMexico
@MSportLtd @redbullmotors

EstWRC
20th February 2017, 20:46
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5IvosHWcAEeRye.jpg



https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/833781464999292929

dimviii
20th February 2017, 21:22
^^ nice photo

Tidemand testing
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPwI0G10CGpHJOsItIXTApKnv8GOjd3skhtEByJHZodFt swzYGjFX4NqchiposNIQ?key=bHRlOW10UWdiVFFVdnk5bzhOS WFzN3VyYWgzc0pR

dimviii
20th February 2017, 21:50
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16796995_1306360806107458_5125803599570897857_o.jp g?oh=84823cdfa1e1018e8df5fbd1d935f97a&oe=59458AEB

https://www.facebook.com/pg/dariobteles/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1306360042774201

Fast Eddie WRC
20th February 2017, 22:32
There is no damage to the body shell also, so nothing can be judged for the aero.

The aero parts on the extremities are the most vunerable bits on the car and they look pretty much undamaged.

Andre Oliveira
20th February 2017, 22:33
https://www.facebook.com/AurelienVialattephotography/

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864634_1124403134352246_7323918227024984091_n.jp g?oh=f50659739ad5b6a9b37c64d7324cd184&oe=592EDB54
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864231_1124402937685599_7927781909511535322_n.jp g?oh=0fc7b86e471d95a18b9faad3beed9586&oe=592DA83F
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864316_1124403681018858_6385511820381388114_n.jp g?oh=6a8e35433e5ac0bfdd38c77f25b6fac9&oe=593B0A4C

Andre Oliveira
20th February 2017, 22:38
Ogier:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1nEeRB0qYo

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 12:00
Tänak https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/833973398451654658
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0rKEBP_ZTg

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 17:21
havent seen this here, Latvala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkbZ4kYWX4U

dimviii
21st February 2017, 18:18
nice small clips with Tanak

https://twitter.com/gazkez_

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 18:33
Tänak from Jaume https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDP_t_lQjgc&feature=youtu.be

Andre Oliveira
21st February 2017, 18:49
Ogier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESPhGvMBpF0&feature=youtu.be

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 19:06
and Day2 from Ogier from the same user https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnEQEtevWbA

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 19:22
aanndd Tänak from Anthony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrHbzYIIemQ#t=0.690274344

rogef
21st February 2017, 19:34
Anyone know if Toyota tested today?

EstWRC
21st February 2017, 21:20
nice gallery of Ogier and Tänak https://www.facebook.com/pg/MForn.Studio/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1865102473733323


https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16903589_1866109490299288_7670132819527001911_o.jp g?oh=3adb3c8cfe77fc5dcbff00f28f6c7746&oe=593435BF

bluuford
22nd February 2017, 07:12
Stunning.. how stable the cars are after such a long jumps..

jparker
22nd February 2017, 07:47
Ford boys, you are overdoing it. Two pages non-stop. This is also considered trolling.

pantealex
22nd February 2017, 08:08
Ford boys, you are overdoing it. Two pages non-stop. This is also considered trolling.

It´s not trolling if there are different videos each time...

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd February 2017, 11:28
Ford boys, you are overdoing it. Two pages non-stop. This is also considered trolling.

Give it a rest with the constant anti-Ford comments... boring now and more like trolling.

AL14
22nd February 2017, 11:37
Ford boys, you are overdoing it. Two pages non-stop. This is also considered trolling.

If you want to troll or provoke people make sure to be at least funny or entertaining while you do it otherwise I don't see the point.

Andre Oliveira
22nd February 2017, 11:42
Yes jparker, we will hide Ford photos and videos only cause you hate Ford / M-Sport. Go home boy, this forum is not your beach.

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd February 2017, 16:29
No Mexico testing yet by Citroen ?

jparker
22nd February 2017, 16:30
If you want to troll or provoke people make sure to be at least funny or entertaining while you do it otherwise I don't see the point.

If all you read and see here is gravitating around Ford, isn't that provoking people, and aggravating other members? Isn't that trolling? Some of you have noticed that I'm writhing against Ford. Yes, I don't like them that much, but what I really don't like is the way people here support them. I don't troll because of fun of it, I troll against trolls.
And btw, this forum is trolling place by nature (not that there is anything wrong with that), because all members are somehow separated by the teams they support. So, if one start spamming the forum with pictures, videos, and prizing comments for one team, I say that's trolling against the rest of the members.

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd February 2017, 16:34
If all you read and see here is gravitating around Ford, isn't that provoking people, and aggravating other members? Isn't that trolling? Some of you have noticed that I'm writhing against Ford. Yes, I don't like them that much, but what I really don't like is the way people here support them. I don't troll because of fun of it, I troll against trolls.
And btw, this forum is trolling place by nature (not that there is anything wrong with that), because all members are somehow separated by the teams they support. So, if one start spamming the forum with pictures, videos, and prizing comments for one team, I say that's trolling against the rest of the members.

Rubbish. This is the WRC Testing thread and so people post pics and videos of whatever team is testing at the moment.

Trolling is the constant insulting and criticising of something (which you do re Ford) - NOT just the posting of info about something.

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 18:02
If all you read and see here is gravitating around Ford, isn't that provoking people, and aggravating other members? Isn't that trolling? Some of you have noticed that I'm writhing against Ford. Yes, I don't like them that much, but what I really don't like is the way people here support them. I don't troll because of fun of it, I troll against trolls.
And btw, this forum is trolling place by nature (not that there is anything wrong with that), because all members are somehow separated by the teams they support. So, if one start spamming the forum with pictures, videos, and prizing comments for one team, I say that's trolling against the rest of the members.

What???:D

PS If some other teams/drivers have tests currently, You're free to post any related info here, I'm quite sure most of us will appreciate it.

Andre Oliveira
22nd February 2017, 18:21
Tänak by Jaume Soler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H97VF8eAtgk

EstWRC
22nd February 2017, 18:32
little clip of today with a nice fast part https://twitter.com/gazkez_/status/834440465709748227

EstWRC
22nd February 2017, 19:35
Tänak Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0GJQEcl8Q

thescyy
22nd February 2017, 19:41
If all you read and see here is gravitating around Ford, isn't that provoking people, and aggravating other members? Isn't that trolling? Some of you have noticed that I'm writhing against Ford. Yes, I don't like them that much, but what I really don't like is the way people here support them. I don't troll because of fun of it, I troll against trolls.
And btw, this forum is trolling place by nature (not that there is anything wrong with that), because all members are somehow separated by the teams they support. So, if one start spamming the forum with pictures, videos, and prizing comments for one team, I say that's trolling against the rest of the members.
Wow, the fact that that makes sense to you is hilarious.

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

dimviii
22nd February 2017, 19:44
little clip of today with a nice fast part https://twitter.com/gazkez_/status/834440465709748227
wow!

EightGear
22nd February 2017, 19:51
Stop it guys, way too many Fords.

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 20:07
Stop it guys, way too much Fords.

I hope for Evans' videos tomorrow:D

May be M-Sport have enough spare money to hire lots of photographers to make their test footages as well?!?

jparker
22nd February 2017, 20:32
Stop it guys, way too much Fords.

It's true.
Pics in this thread since January 1:
Ford: 47
Citroen: 13
Toyota: 11
Hyundai: 10
Maybe Ford are doing more tests, I don't know.

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd February 2017, 20:34
Maybe Ford or their drivers have more fans. Or they always know where they are testing so more pics/videos. Whatever the reason, get used to it.

Allyc85
22nd February 2017, 20:43
little clip of today with a nice fast part https://twitter.com/gazkez_/status/834440465709748227

Maybe he could film from a bit closer to the stage?

dimviii
22nd February 2017, 20:46
Ott Tänak‏@OttTanak 2m
2 minutes ago


More
Have been working hard with @MSportLtd guys for @RallyMexico Bring it on! Photo by @MarcForn26

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5TC-WOWYAEHK2Z.jpg

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 20:49
It's true.
Pics in this thread since January 1:
Ford: 47

So much post to ignore on this trolling forum. The more the better.

jparker
22nd February 2017, 20:53
Ott Tänak‏@OttTanak 2m
2 minutes ago


More
Have been working hard with @MSportLtd guys for @RallyMexico Bring it on! Photo by @MarcForn26

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5TC-WOWYAEHK2Z.jpg

Wow, that thing is burning oil. No good.

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 21:01
Wow, that thing is burning oil. No good.

It's something else. For oil - blue smoke.

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd February 2017, 21:01
Wow, that thing is burning oil. No good.

Burning rubber more like.

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 21:11
I don't see enough Ford photos here, there is one:
https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16804084_1866108943632676_6653899139736103341_o.jp g?oh=3c6fbec83c781ad529e8cb9802d9c7ed&oe=592C5F80

bluuford
22nd February 2017, 21:28
It's something else. For oil - blue smoke.

Its dust from cutting the roadside, its called HMC. On the last part of flyinh, only heavy Mineral Concentrations are still left ;)

stefanvv
22nd February 2017, 21:33
Its dust from cutting the roadside, its called HMC. On the last part of flyinh, only heavy Mineral Concentrations are still left ;)

What kind of minerals they have in Spain?

EstWRC
22nd February 2017, 23:50
short interview with Tänak during his test https://translate.google.ee/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=et&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.revistascratch.com%2Fwrc%2Fnoti cia%2Fott-tanak-el-coche-es-bastante-rapido-en-todas-partes-36700&edit-text=

dimviii
23rd February 2017, 18:26
Evans testing for Mexico photos
https://www.facebook.com/pg/jsaxsm/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1416176141783092

stefanvv
23rd February 2017, 18:36
Evans testing for Mexico photos
https://www.facebook.com/pg/jsaxsm/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1416176141783092

Why are You trolling with this link. Just post all the photos here.

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 19:16
Evans by Cuneteros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YYLPffw5Bw

EightGear
23rd February 2017, 19:17
https://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads9/58af37a6b37bf/58af37a6abb25-1k7ok7.jpg

N.O.T
23rd February 2017, 19:31
that is the main problem with democratic forums and democracy in general.

you have to put up with peoples low standards no matter if you are a pleb like them or a patrician like myself.

In this thread maybe 1 in 3 pictures and 1 in 5 videos or clips does not cause intraocular melanoma.

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 19:35
God bless you NOT. You, at least know and having fun :)

Skoda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPaKvl69vk&feature=youtu.be

stefanvv
23rd February 2017, 19:45
https://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads9/58af37a6b37bf/58af37a6abb25-1k7ok7.jpg

You can't blame them having 3 cars to test with already.
Gosh they don't even look like proper rally cars with plain white painting.

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 20:32
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16681870_10154404928035678_4296184572477135506_n.j pg?oh=09df1f0faf0555b91c5818ed14648888&oe=593D04E0
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16831898_10154404928015678_4969984631174649505_n.j pg?oh=3e04a85fd5ae030962fb2f33e5c77f7b&oe=594AC739
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16832069_10154404928010678_8801684025165846298_n.j pg?oh=234acec8fc7c561c818b17bcc2fee47e&oe=5936060D

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 20:35
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16830881_10206460778798005_7013451357607250739_n.j pg?oh=5ef7edcb2da6bda77fa6249accc75122&oe=592C0391
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16681651_10206460779078012_7442051996712072368_n.j pg?oh=0fda20480416cc1c14619890ac0de894&oe=593FEF31
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16830933_10206460777517973_7790946026462761214_n.j pg?oh=d721ef774e7d3e9729549b45424f4db4&oe=5931692A

N.O.T
23rd February 2017, 20:44
see what i mean ? what was the purpose of the last 3 pictures ? to prove the existence of wide angle lenses ?

Rallyper
23rd February 2017, 20:55
But the Cavanna ones above were very good, don´t you think?

EstWRC
23rd February 2017, 20:57
It's true.
Pics in this thread since January 1:
Ford: 47
Citroen: 13
Toyota: 11
Hyundai: 10
Maybe Ford are doing more tests, I don't know.

SUFFERRRRR


EVANS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHR_KoZQWo

stefanvv
23rd February 2017, 20:59
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16831898_10154404928015678_4969984631174649505_n.j pg?oh=3e04a85fd5ae030962fb2f33e5c77f7b&oe=594AC739


Some photo:bounce:

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 20:59
https://www.facebook.com/hugo.blancher.1

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864353_10154361149686149_9211809844666020060_n.j pg?oh=300f36429abb472a6c44f64133ecb967&oe=59487EBC
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864955_10154361149166149_5420232081356216041_n.j pg?oh=403f903db786a6d3c22bba82e585d099&oe=59420F0A
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864855_10154361830851149_1129107263512976923_n.j pg?oh=acc493c286e16df95f929c5bfad4bd5a&oe=5938E0DE

Munkvy
23rd February 2017, 21:06
I think all this proves is that MSport have the most chassis' out there testing in public places... It's not Malcolm's fault that he is good at his job.

Shouldn't you be complaining about how the actual manufacturers are lagging behind the privateer team?

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 21:16
https://www.facebook.com/FernandoFotoRaciing/?fref=ts

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16730638_1839522769640089_4579330320255378422_n.jp g?oh=9d1caaf5ef1fd67cb468b780dd1d640e&oe=5932AEBE
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16831156_1839524142973285_3018431508402050112_n.jp g?oh=57b9794f1429160418bc90fa66d09e48&oe=59316E7A
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864479_1839522582973441_7336696733615398521_n.jp g?oh=aa1b4562f9933027de580d1aa71d2f2b&oe=592C226F

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 21:18
https://www.facebook.com/FernandoFotoRaciing/?fref=ts

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16831855_1837313129861053_2545215727639107251_n.jp g?oh=8052aae9ad96704794e6f23b25f0b864&oe=5940378B
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16730344_1837313653194334_1133167697106146194_n.jp g?oh=702b0ccdbc9720deee00cc7705df338a&oe=592A377C
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16649557_1837313139861052_9016483062480111713_n.jp g?oh=395fe10e04d73f79b710f46b48957c30&oe=592D977C

N.O.T
23rd February 2017, 21:20
But the Cavanna ones above were very good, don´t you think?

yes of course, these are the minority, most pictures are worthless and they fill our lives with spite and hate.

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 21:32
Talking about smoke

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16939144_1639325876096833_3875590053220964952_n.jp g?oh=d05900f8dd62b1cb2f9869eaf56a9fce&oe=592D8C2E

drive
23rd February 2017, 21:36
beauty contest :) ok, citroen still missing...

https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16804077_1839523626306670_1660901854863599485_o.jp g?oh=9bca03a6011537fe916fa4b12ca04499&oe=5946F0EC
https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16819468_1837313653194334_1133167697106146194_o.jp g?oh=39c1f2a1f656f061aeaf0c45f88d5f84&oe=593E7213
https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16865008_1416176738449699_2781369617224524341_n.jp g?oh=3613e16e004da98d389a4f42c961df42&oe=59261A1F

car
23rd February 2017, 21:45
Talking about smoke

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16939144_1639325876096833_3875590053220964952_n.jp g?oh=d05900f8dd62b1cb2f9869eaf56a9fce&oe=592D8C2E

I think that is coming from the rear brakes (possibly from the aero outlets?)

car
23rd February 2017, 21:46
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16681870_10154404928035678_4296184572477135506_n.j pg?oh=09df1f0faf0555b91c5818ed14648888&oe=593D04E0
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16831898_10154404928015678_4969984631174649505_n.j pg?oh=3e04a85fd5ae030962fb2f33e5c77f7b&oe=594AC739
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16832069_10154404928010678_8801684025165846298_n.j pg?oh=234acec8fc7c561c818b17bcc2fee47e&oe=5936060D

That third pic... hell yes!

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 21:53
https://www.facebook.com/pg/reflexstudiofotovideo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=404555686547684

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864923_404555766547676_757056940482995212_n.jpg? oh=11dc6803e0228f9bfee4c886330cae46&oe=5925ADAF
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938955_404555819881004_1437407177840747891_n.jpg ?oh=9b6be5cbecac8ad49f1d43f3984fc313&oe=593F57C1
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864830_404555816547671_1321148058645542774_n.jpg ?oh=07e6a39326248a44fd05c3cf68806600&oe=5928087E

Andre Oliveira
23rd February 2017, 21:57
Magic Marcus

https://www.facebook.com/pg/dariobteles/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1309033659173506

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864600_1309033925840146_3651025111190916068_n.jp g?oh=500f977ff242428391b61a53ad63bd44&oe=5934A709
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938965_1309034289173443_4020855895847207752_n.jp g?oh=c2e8b7e83fb4c11433bb52dd4d3f2c52&oe=5972C34D
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864221_1309034169173455_5544937442657678623_n.jp g?oh=922dc038ec51469c7990664990a1fad5&oe=59261C98

drive
23rd February 2017, 22:03
Magic Marcus

https://www.facebook.com/pg/dariobteles/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1309033659173506

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864600_1309033925840146_3651025111190916068_n.jp g?oh=500f977ff242428391b61a53ad63bd44&oe=5934A709
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938965_1309034289173443_4020855895847207752_n.jp g?oh=c2e8b7e83fb4c11433bb52dd4d3f2c52&oe=5972C34D
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864221_1309034169173455_5544937442657678623_n.jp g?oh=922dc038ec51469c7990664990a1fad5&oe=59261C98

why are headlights on? on a sunny day, wonder..

danon
23rd February 2017, 22:14
those lights fit perfectly in the overall shape of this "beast" so called skoda which to me is the ugliest wr creature ever

Meekefan
23rd February 2017, 22:22
beauty contest :) ok, citroen still missing...

https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16804077_1839523626306670_1660901854863599485_o.jp g?oh=9bca03a6011537fe916fa4b12ca04499&oe=5946F0EC
https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16819468_1837313653194334_1133167697106146194_o.jp g?oh=39c1f2a1f656f061aeaf0c45f88d5f84&oe=593E7213
https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16865008_1416176738449699_2781369617224524341_n.jp g?oh=3613e16e004da98d389a4f42c961df42&oe=59261A1F

Citroen has a lot to think about what is running bad with the car before testing.

Mirek
23rd February 2017, 22:35
why are headlights on? on a sunny day, wonder..

It's new light ramp so I guess they want to do as much test kilometers with it as possible to prevent some malfunctions. They had issues with the light ramp on Fabia S2000 in its early events.

Rally Power
23rd February 2017, 22:44
Citroen has a lot to think about what is running bad with the car before testing.

They’re already testing since yesterday http://www.revistascratch.com/wrc/noticia/citroen-tambien-rueda-en-almeria-de-cara-a-mexico-36715

dimviii
23rd February 2017, 22:45
why are headlights on? on a sunny day, wonder..

there are plenty of things that they could test,from alternator, battery,vibrations etc.

Fast Eddie WRC
23rd February 2017, 23:16
They’re already testing since yesterday http://www.revistascratch.com/wrc/noticia/citroen-tambien-rueda-en-almeria-de-cara-a-mexico-36715

"An interesting detail is that Citroën has been riding in Andalusian lands (like Toyota and Hyundai) with its official red and white decoration, without using any type of camouflage. Instead, all their rivals (M-Sport opted for Catalonia instead of Almeria) have been filmed during all these days with cars in white, without decoration."

Test car getting ready to be 3rd car ?

Andre Oliveira
24th February 2017, 00:56
https://www.facebook.com/pg/alexisolivaphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1903434646567814

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16836548_1903435389901073_1516275589086727573_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=55a320103971446baff0c954e2520ff2&oe=5947ED4A
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16819509_1903435276567751_8812277581246433566_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=7257031d03f6d9c11883827b368cd79f&oe=5926E0AB
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16826151_1903435419901070_8600768256441460608_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=54ec1a29727ad2789f5f5fd187d945b5&oe=594320B5

danon
24th February 2017, 01:06
https://www.facebook.com/pg/alexisolivaphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1903434646567814

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16836548_1903435389901073_1516275589086727573_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=55a320103971446baff0c954e2520ff2&oe=5947ED4A

great scenery... is it h/Evans play/ground

A FONDO
24th February 2017, 09:00
EVANS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHR_KoZQWo

:eek: best clip of the week!

danon
24th February 2017, 13:33
:eek: best clip of the week!

https://media.tenor.co/images/a71269e069b064e2b4ad87bf8c1f5cea/raw

rallyfiend
24th February 2017, 13:54
"An interesting detail is that Citroën has been riding in Andalusian lands (like Toyota and Hyundai) with its official red and white decoration, without using any type of camouflage. Instead, all their rivals (M-Sport opted for Catalonia instead of Almeria) have been filmed during all these days with cars in white, without decoration."

Test car getting ready to be 3rd car ?

Citroen don't have a dedicated test car.

The others do - hence why they keep it white. No point putting pretty wrap on it to just have it flogged over multiple days...

dimviii
24th February 2017, 14:09
Tidemand
https://youtu.be/Ojs0N2juuPk

Andre Oliveira
24th February 2017, 14:09
Bertelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=3b031fWAkYA

dimviii
24th February 2017, 14:13
BILLIOT Jérémie‏@planetemarcus
#WRC 5th DAY of testing with Skoda Motorsport and @AMikkelsenRally today http://bit.ly/2llVYCl

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5b7yWuWMAA9SEz.jpg

dimviii
24th February 2017, 14:14
Gronholm video
https://youtu.be/mD4EeY843-s

SubaruNorway
24th February 2017, 14:34
Citroen don't have a dedicated test car.

The others do - hence why they keep it white. No point putting pretty wrap on it to just have it flogged over multiple days...

They do EG-485-ZW is the test car 249 and 201 are the ones used in Sweden

Fast Eddie WRC
24th February 2017, 16:02
They do EG-485-ZW is the test car 249 and 201 are the ones used in Sweden

I thought so. No way would they use their main rally cars for testing.

Andre Oliveira
24th February 2017, 17:39
Bertelli by Jaume: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=jtNZthCd5oI

Fast Eddie WRC
24th February 2017, 20:09
So Bertelli makes it five 2017 Fiesta's running now .. no wonder there are so many Ford test vids/pics here... :D

jparker
24th February 2017, 21:02
So Bertelli makes it five 2017 Fiesta's running now .. no wonder there are so many Ford test vids/pics here... :D

I think is more of "underdog team support" thing. More people tend to support the loosing team. I stll remember Loeb's haters and the "boring" and "robot" staff.

GravelBen
24th February 2017, 21:54
I think is more of "underdog team support" thing.

More likely a fair proportion of forum members are in the UK and support their 'home team'.

Andre Oliveira
25th February 2017, 09:57
I am Portuguese and Ford fan since born. And, M-Sport have so many cars, why the surprise of more pics/videos of that? It is logical! jparker if you want be seen serious, be serious! If not, you will be like a dog barking behind the cars.

dimviii
25th February 2017, 11:13
Lefebvre
https://youtu.be/fT9NT9nGO8U

jparker
25th February 2017, 12:07
More likely a fair proportion of forum members are in the UK and support their 'home team'.

Don't forget Baltc states, and East Europe as whole, they may get offended. Tanak is big inspiration there.

Franky
25th February 2017, 12:40
Don't forget Baltc states, and East Europe as whole, they may get offended. Tanak is big inspiration there.

Your generalisation makes me laugh

focus206
25th February 2017, 15:04
Don't forget Baltc states, and East Europe as whole, they may get offended. Tanak is big inspiration there.

I don't think this sport is for you. You act like all the people who post Ford news or videos are Ford fans, some of them surely are, but many post them just because they're fans of this sport. Luckily, for most fans, rallying is not like many other sports, in which you have to support your team/driver to the death while bashing all the others at every chance you get. Have you noticed you're the only one who is annoyed by the quantity of Ford videos? Ever asked yourself why? Is it because we are all Ford fans, or maybe you know, because we don't feel the need to bash down teams we don't particulary support?
Sincerely,
not a Ford fan (regardless of my nickname)

jparker
25th February 2017, 16:16
I don't think this sport is for you. You act like all the people who post Ford news or videos are Ford fans, some of them surely are, but many post them just because they're fans of this sport. Luckily, for most fans, rallying is not like many other sports, in which you have to support your team/driver to the death while bashing all the others at every chance you get. Have you noticed you're the only one who is annoyed by the quantity of Ford videos? Ever asked yourself why? Is it because we are all Ford fans, or maybe you know, because we don't feel the need to bash down teams we don't particulary support?
Sincerely,
not a Ford fan (regardless of my nickname)

Sorry but did you actually read what you are quoting? Strange. I looks like people like you are the once annoyed.

Fast Eddie WRC
25th February 2017, 16:29
Sorry but did you actually read what you are quoting? Strange. I looks like people like you are the once annoyed.

Annoyed with you... not the Ford content.

focus206
25th February 2017, 16:29
Sorry but did you actually read what you are quoting? Strange. I looks like people like you are the once annoyed.

Obviously I refer not only to your last message, but to many of your previous ones in this thread... obviously. I'm not annoyed by anything, just giving you an advice to look at rallying from a different prospective than the die-hard fan (or better, die-hard hater) - or to search interests more suitable to you. I doubt you'll consider it though.

jparker
25th February 2017, 16:36
Annoyed with you... not the Ford content.

Noooo, he/she said "me annoyed by Ford pictures", and that's not the case.
I knoy you are annoyed by me, but you have to get use to it.

Fast Eddie WRC
25th February 2017, 16:38
Noooo, he/she said "me annoyed by Ford pictures", and that's not the case.
I knoy you are annoyed by me, but you have to get use to it.

I'm not annoyed, just bored.

jparker
25th February 2017, 16:56
Obviously I refer not only to your last message, but to many of your previous ones in this thread... obviously. I'm not annoyed by anything, just giving you an advice to look at rallying from a different prospective than the die-hard fan (or better, die-hard hater) - or to search interests more suitable to you. I doubt you'll consider it though.

Well, it wasn't meant to be a hard core bashing, but you guys made it look that way. I hope not all Ford fans are lucking sence of humor.

focus206
25th February 2017, 17:06
Well, it wasn't meant to be a hard core bashing, but you guys made it look that way. I hope not all Ford fans are lucking sence of humor.

"you guys" who? Again, I'm not a Ford fan and so aren't Ford fans 100% of the people who posted on this matter, this is what you seem to not understand. But hey I tried and I'll stop here, you can post whatever you want of course, but don't get surprised if people will tell you that, if you keep posting the same "joke" over and over.
Sorry for the OT everyone.

Mark
25th February 2017, 17:30
Oi that'll do like!

stefanvv
25th February 2017, 17:40
Sorry for the OT everyone.

You don't need to be, jparker does.

rogef
26th February 2017, 22:10
Test Toyota with JML

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW14lBS2Fhk

danon
26th February 2017, 22:15
^ slo mo test

itix
26th February 2017, 22:57
Well, it wasn't meant to be a hard core bashing, but you guys made it look that way. I hope not all Ford fans are lucking sence of humor.
I don't know who is more annoying between NOT and you. At least NOT rely on facts some of the time he makes retarded claims but both of you sound like broken records.

The "thanks" on your post was a mistake and for some reason you can't remove them once you accidentally press it.

This is a thread for testing videos and photos meaning that who ever is testing will be posted... Get used to it.

The world champion is in ford meaning they generate quite a lot of interest just like VW last year. Not so strange really.

Since you weren't here last year you missed entirely the heavy bashing Msport took from everyone with more or less only Eddie and Estwrc defending them so don't come with ridiculous claims like "everyone support them" when you clearly have no idea.

I'm not a ford fan. I am happy for them because they have been having some tough years but managed to remain in the sport without manufacturer backing which is an incredible feat... I'm happy that their luck finally is turning!

danon
27th February 2017, 00:04
^
well, the season didn't start yet... according to some...
and we still don't know if their luck is turning to AC or DC

http://www.kappit.com/img/pics/201406_2035_bcgie_sm.jpg

Andre Oliveira
27th February 2017, 19:10
Ogier with onboard by extremrallye.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXoiAClJhc

EstWRC
28th February 2017, 08:40
Mikkelsen had a picture of a snowy place in instagram feed and said testing, is skoda there or with who is he testing?

danon
2nd March 2017, 23:23
Test Toyota Yaris WRC 2017 (Pre-Rally México 2017) Juho Haninen - Action and Pure Sound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzwSbtaeF5o
http://www.jokelibrary.net/nationalities/a_to_z/mexico-animated_GIF.gif

Fast Eddie WRC
3rd March 2017, 13:54
At a secret Ford location earlier this week @MSportLtd preparations for @RallyMexico intensify for next round of @OfficialWRC https://t.co/e1pYGZdy5h

EstWRC
3rd March 2017, 14:17
damn dude! just when there starts to come testing footage from others you spam with your Ford again!!!!

RS
3rd March 2017, 14:23
Mikkelsen had a picture of a snowy place in instagram feed and said testing, is skoda there or with who is he testing?

Couldn't find the picture you were referring to?

danon
3rd March 2017, 15:01
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing READY FOR MEXICO’S TESTING GRAVEL ROADS

.... http://toyotagazooracing.com/wrc/report/2017/03/preview.html

http://toyotagazooracing.com/pages/contents/en/assets/images/wrc/report/2017/03/t001.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC
7th March 2017, 10:08
M-Sport gravel testing...

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/march-2017/msport-testing/page/4345--12-12-.html

Rally Power
8th March 2017, 13:33
Danon posted this fantastic link on the video thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQYzWaIxQFc
I imagine experts won't doubt on the video speed ;)
In nowadays 4wd hitec era it's amazing to see how 2wd cars were so fast and efficient more than 30 years ago. And it makes one wonder if, after all, Mr. Mosley wasn’t right suggestion getting back to RWD…

dimviii
15th March 2017, 12:20
@DaniSordo

Already we are to stop for a day of test in Portugal! Direct from Mexico! And with a terrible desire! Let's go!! ��������

https://www.facebook.com/DoidosporRally/videos/1241805625916212/

Fast Eddie WRC
15th March 2017, 16:58
Sordo again + interview

https://youtu.be/KZMTyCrNeVk

dimviii
15th March 2017, 20:41
Sordo
https://youtu.be/xRd40-Ex9Dc

dimviii
17th March 2017, 09:12
Sordo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7GphjiXUAA95XP.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7GphjqXkAA6fOr.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7GphjnXQAAORXG.jpg

Rally Power
17th March 2017, 15:17
Nice explanation about the i20 Extreme Tech shock absorbers by Sordo (in spanish…).
https://www.facebook.com/DanielSordo/videos/1616072201742624/

dimviii
17th March 2017, 21:17
Paddon
https://www.facebook.com/rpphotorace/videos/1323647524390548/

dimviii
18th March 2017, 07:34
Paddon

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7L0EQmWkAEZKpL.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Lxmt1X4AANJBe.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Lxmt1X4AEnVxO.jpg

J_n_z
18th March 2017, 08:15
My understanding of spanish is really basic but as far as I can understand they have only one external rebound adjustment. At what suspension sag this cars usually work?

Simmi
18th March 2017, 21:37
Heard from my friend in Portugal today that Hayden didn't get too much running done today. Clearly battling some issues.

danon
18th March 2017, 22:04
^
Did Paddon has an off or roll...

those are like different cars on the pics dimviii shared above from Paddon's test...

different hoods ...

different windscreen stickers...

but the front bumper looks the same...

dimviii
18th March 2017, 22:06
Paddon video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LESusZMhqFQ

dimviii
18th March 2017, 22:13
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17342814_698641883646058_8447830908802853252_n.jpg ?oh=c9b086e5ad9f3de94efd7a0556c927da&oe=59673CB8
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17342849_698641443646102_6121789184077879870_n.jpg ?oh=853e0f5827ad350e57c30637a9e853e6&oe=59263100
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17362937_698641456979434_5418079888168862286_n.jpg ?oh=05b634ae57df1ae8ed2262dedbbb21fd&oe=5966AB61

more Paddon photos
https://www.facebook.com/pg/AGAroundthWorld/photos/?tab=album&album_id=698641420312771

Andre Oliveira
19th March 2017, 12:28
Pic by Rafael Figueiredo

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/17358563_1451540838252031_8257954625616762670_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=43b992a284b0ab748869bcb827c2799a&oe=596E540B

dimviii
19th March 2017, 12:33
is it a strap attached to i20? some mechanical problem?

Mirek
19th March 2017, 13:47
Yes, it's being towed on the photo.

dimviii
20th March 2017, 13:54
Traxx - WR is Free‏*@Traxx_WiF
@krismeeke & @paulnagle1 in another car park in Corsica to test the @CitroenRacing C3 #WRC on tarmac before the next @TourdeCorseWRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7WiQ0OXQAAToHL.jpg

FinRal
20th March 2017, 17:18
Does anyone know when Toyota start tests in Corsica? EP drive car then!

dimviii
20th March 2017, 17:24
BILLIOT Jérémie‏*@planetemarcus
#WRC Ott Tanak testing @TourdeCorseWRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7YLKY-XwAAla1k.jpg

dimviii
20th March 2017, 17:59
Ott Tänak‏*@OttTanak
Day or night? Doesn't make any difference, still keep going with @MSportLtd guys! #WRC #workhardplayhard

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7YVh5XXkAEyX6u.jpg

Rally Power
20th March 2017, 18:40
My understanding of spanish is really basic but as far as I can understand they have only one external rebound adjustment. At what suspension sag this cars usually work?

No revelation about the set up they use, only a basic explanation on the 4 adjustment clicks their dampers have. Still it’s nice to see drivers sharing rally backstage activities on social networks.

nafpaktos
20th March 2017, 18:49
no videos yet?

EstWRC
20th March 2017, 19:06
no and im afraid there wont be any, only one picture today of Tänak and Meeke

E: as i was typing that another picture leaks

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Yb4o7XQAEd9sD.jpg

chris_bakelas
20th March 2017, 21:57
https://youtu.be/tm0oc1MAk80

Meeke testing

Στλθηκε απ το LG-D802 μου χρησιμοποιντας Tapatalk

KiwiWRCfan
21st March 2017, 07:46
Does anyone know when Toyota start tests in Corsica? EP drive car then!
During Rally Mexico Esapekka told a Japanese magazine that he would be part of pre Corsica testing. He also said he would get to do recce at all events in 2017 and would compete on all WRC rounds in 2018.
Japanese media asked Esapekka when in 2017 he would first compete in Yaris WRC. No specific answer given just said soemthing like , team will announce when ready

Simmi
21st March 2017, 11:47
During Rally Mexico Esapekka told a Japanese magazine that he would be part of pre Corsica testing. He also said he would get to do recce at all events in 2017 and would compete on all WRC rounds in 2018.
Japanese media asked Esapekka when in 2017 he would first compete in Yaris WRC. No specific answer given just said soemthing like , team will announce when ready

I find it strange they can't give a straight answer on this. Surely if it's not Portugal then there are some issues?

pantealex
21st March 2017, 12:35
I find it strange they can't give a straight answer on this. Surely if it's not Portugal then there are some issues?

Driver is not that one who makes announcements...

We can only wait next rally´s entry list.
Probably Argentina still with 2 cars.

Simmi
21st March 2017, 14:04
Driver is not that one who makes announcements...

We can only wait next rally´s entry list.
Probably Argentina still with 2 cars.

Yeah I know - I said 'they' meaning Toyota. Doesn't seem like a difficult question to answer really given it's almost April. Like a lot of their pre-season communications it makes people think there is an issue, when probably there isn't one at all.

Franky
21st March 2017, 17:25
But why is it so important to know, when Lappi will compete in a rally this season?

dimviii
21st March 2017, 17:46
testing at Corsica according to a Corsican member from French forum


Citroën is until Thursday
Ford up to and including Friday
Toyota from Sunday 26 to Thursday 30
Hyundai from Monday 27 to Friday 31
Skoda from 31 March to 2 April

FinRal
21st March 2017, 19:13
Because he is probably fastest toyota driver and we want to know what is he's speed compared to others.

AL14
21st March 2017, 19:20
Driver is not that one who makes announcements...

We can only wait next rally´s entry list.
Probably Argentina still with 2 cars.

At this point I think Portugal will be all ready.

Maybe latest upgrades requested by FIA (wing attached from the sides etc) have delayed the preparation of a third car

AL14
21st March 2017, 19:21
Because he is probably fastest toyota driver and we want to know what is he's speed compared to others.

This answer is worse than the question, and it wasn't an easy task.

Andre Oliveira
21st March 2017, 20:27
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1434571709926302

Intersting plate: X MSPORT

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424802_1434572166592923_2109488874106577324_n.jp g?oh=7b3c51c22efa58ad058d1b7e5b6390ad&oe=59675320
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17457378_1434572249926248_1100465747931488725_n.jp g?oh=fd3ae5f03d2a203d4b27e6ef77f12973&oe=595E6793
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17362548_1434572069926266_4917405827632344990_n.jp g?oh=145c47260c4aed616f8f7a4677b928a3&oe=59268C54

Franky
21st March 2017, 20:39
This answer is worse than the question, and it wasn't an easy task.

There's nothing wrong with the question. Lappi was presented as a test driver, who will do some rallies. So my question stands, why is it so important to know, when he will compete more than a month before it could happen?

I understand that rally fanatics would gladly know every possible aspect, but don't be impatient.

Andre Oliveira
21st March 2017, 20:41
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1434581106592029

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17308722_1434581646591975_7655095252000058197_n.jp g?oh=6bbf5891e8b3b7350cb234b83a7f7ea6&oe=597125D6
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17362352_1434581406591999_6970831232697829225_n.jp g?oh=1757d99513c1dfe0a6a5fa35b41c8a32&oe=5972B62A
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17265163_1434581333258673_3762417757438658628_n.jp g?oh=47405b08ad5dcbfad4157d69a6897115&oe=59654719

Simmi
21st March 2017, 22:39
There's nothing wrong with the question. Lappi was presented as a test driver, who will do some rallies. So my question stands, why is it so important to know, when he will compete more than a month before it could happen?

I understand that rally fanatics would gladly know every possible aspect, but don't be impatient.

You could apply the same rationale to any question asked on the forum. In the grand scheme of life this is all irrelevant and unimportant. But here we are - talking to each other via a rally forum.

I think it's a shame that Lappi can't talk about what he is doing this year still. If the plans are already in place, then why not make a positive news story out of it. If the plans are not in place - like I said, you have to wonder why. If Mikkelsen turns up in Portugal in the Yaris then for rally fans that would be important to know.

Andre Oliveira
22nd March 2017, 08:12
Ott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXppVNiwrbQ

liposh
22nd March 2017, 08:17
I think it is shame Toyota doesn´t let Lappi drive at least some regional events to keep him sharp. Skoda did the same mistake that half year before Fabia R5 was released and Lappi was just sitting home. At the end these forced pauses in career may slow down his progress

dodge33cymru
22nd March 2017, 09:16
I think it is shame Toyota doesn´t let Lappi drive at least some regional events to keep him sharp. Skoda did the same mistake that half year before Fabia R5 was released and Lappi was just sitting home. At the end these forced pauses in career may slow down his progress
That's a good point, especially when Makinen's crew are running Fiestas for the two Japanese youngsters already.

Allez Andruet
22nd March 2017, 09:29
I think it is shame Toyota doesn´t let Lappi drive at least some regional events to keep him sharp. Skoda did the same mistake that half year before Fabia R5 was released and Lappi was just sitting home. At the end these forced pauses in career may slow down his progress

Well, he's not "just sitting home", that's for sure. He's doing recce for all rallies, doing testing and actually drove a zero-car in one Finnish Championship event as well in February.

EstWRC
22nd March 2017, 17:45
about m-sport testing plans in near future https://translate.google.ee/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=et&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Frallydeportugal.pt%2Fcontent.aspx%3 Fmenuid%3D2%26eid%3D2414%26bl%3D1&edit-text=

dimviii
22nd March 2017, 18:56
Ogier

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17425040_1435643889819084_7314305583993588860_n.jp g?oh=b97bef8311b6f52cb084fe59858ee6a7&oe=59535497

https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1435628586487281

Meekefan
22nd March 2017, 19:11
Some pictures from Paddon testing in Arganil.

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17308855_769588116524650_1747194502867929529_n.jpg ?oh=4ff0de58894a5f9158229f9828d75caa&oe=5950EED9

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17309709_769588426524619_7253557663251494345_n.jpg ?oh=c348e44a147152b2a7d956443d65cb60&oe=5952CD23

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17309854_769588229857972_9094619127021493560_n.jpg ?oh=10789c45627efc9a157187d1008aed25&oe=5961F946


https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17362859_769588406524621_6213894774133900562_n.jpg ?oh=0ceebd1b5f52869975b92dec890b3e1e&oe=596765CE

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424634_769588363191292_4503773323490087643_n.jpg ?oh=bf6adf262d9fcdfd06999e41a380abd0&oe=59622AC0

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424833_769588359857959_222136599230325059_n.jpg? oh=b4dc1a5cc609678b490c674632e7c704&oe=5958F20D

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17458115_769588203191308_1852100020886701897_n.jpg ?oh=49a02e8d4f71c1ef056dbbf288beae3a&oe=596CF11B

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17458115_769588436524618_1449263892998930551_n.jpg ?oh=5039cf36acc7d23b8be89463f83479f7&oe=59691AAE

Fast Eddie WRC
22nd March 2017, 19:50
Atmosphere at Breen Corsica PET.. :cool:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7iyVKoXQAEtAmw.jpg:large

EstWRC
23rd March 2017, 10:05
Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQDJOmTy_lQ

dimviii
23rd March 2017, 11:30
is it the same place as Tanak at 2,05?

EstWRC
23rd March 2017, 12:42
yeap, same place

Fast Eddie WRC
23rd March 2017, 18:09
600 km in two days to check shock absorbers, tyres etc for @SebOgier #wrc #tourdecorse @MSportLtd https://t.co/jTtobqzQrf

Well done @MSportLtd @SebOgier ! Ready for #tourdecorse https://t.co/YjZCtZscVR

:)

dimviii
23rd March 2017, 19:16
https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17457781_1436768009706672_136425269564431682_n.jpg ?oh=199fef3e27ee1d5299d34342bc523ae5&oe=59704AE2

more day 2 Ogier photos
https://www.facebook.com/PhotosRallyeCorse/

dimviii
23rd March 2017, 19:27
Lefebvre

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17426341_1436752929708180_9184000740527604961_n.jp g?oh=67ffa6d253432a7eb9c9312f1a7c1de0&oe=595FC696


more
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1436752689708204

A FONDO
23rd March 2017, 19:35
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7n7u6nWsAI4AOl.jpg:orig

Andre Oliveira
23rd March 2017, 21:23
Ogier by Seb2rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx4lyg9V56Y

EstWRC
23rd March 2017, 21:55
Ogier also at the same places as Tänak and Breen....Tänak cutting the most of those three drivers.

Andre Oliveira
23rd March 2017, 22:48
Ogier style is better, less probality of puncture and it seems faster.

EstWRC
23rd March 2017, 23:01
Corsica has been Tänak's achilles heel last two seasons, it will be interesting to see if and how much progress he has made...he was just nowhere in 2015 when Evans got 2nd place and i remember Wilson saying that it was because Evans has this neat and tidy driving style while Tänak is (was) more flamboyant and cuts too much which doesnt suit corsica...but he has changed his style a lot IMO, especially driving with Dmack's last year.


we will see in a couple of weeks :)

Fast Eddie WRC
23rd March 2017, 23:46
Ogier sounding happy..

Had two good days of testing on tarmac. Looking forward to @TourdeCorseWRC now! ���� https://t.co/nFr5a1lhHL

I cant wait myself... love the tarmac, the cars look so good & sooo fast ! :cool:

EstWRC
24th March 2017, 00:15
Ogier and Tänak at the same spots

https://youtu.be/Vx4lyg9V56Y?t=108
https://youtu.be/rXppVNiwrbQ?t=88

https://youtu.be/Vx4lyg9V56Y?t=118
https://youtu.be/rXppVNiwrbQ?t=149

https://youtu.be/Vx4lyg9V56Y?t=142
https://youtu.be/rXppVNiwrbQ?t=117

https://youtu.be/Vx4lyg9V56Y?t=150
https://youtu.be/rXppVNiwrbQ?t=157

https://youtu.be/Vx4lyg9V56Y?t=157
https://youtu.be/rXppVNiwrbQ?t=170

dimviii
24th March 2017, 13:34
DMACK Tyres‏*@DMACK_Tyres
An important test for us in Corsica today to get some set-up info with our new hard compound WRC tyres

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7rw_1UW0AALX2P.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7rw_1XXwAA4htt.jpg

er88
24th March 2017, 16:09
Do we think Evans will hand Tanak his ass on tarmac even despite being on the poor Dmack rubber? Or has Tanak improved enough on the black stuff to have the edge?
The Dmack asphalt tyres will still be a good bit behind in competitiveness you assume

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

EstWRC
24th March 2017, 16:57
He will hand his ass personally to him

dimviii
24th March 2017, 20:43
Εvans

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7tePDHXgAEq1Y1.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7tePDOXkAAjJ6R.jpg


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1437757532941053.1073741983.615365628513585&type=3

dimviii
24th March 2017, 23:08
Breen
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSCXQYwAPuu/

Fast Eddie WRC
25th March 2017, 14:38
Do we think Evans will hand Tanak his ass on tarmac even despite being on the poor Dmack rubber? Or has Tanak improved enough on the black stuff to have the edge?
The Dmack asphalt tyres will still be a good bit behind in competitiveness you assume

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Going just by the TDC test videos, Tanak looks pretty rapid. Of course the rally itself is a different matter, but I wouldnt be surprised if Tanak and Evans arent that far apart.

bugwrx
25th March 2017, 17:00
Tänak has said that he loves driving on tarmac even more than gravel. I am sure he has the pace on tarmac aswell to compete for the podium.

dimviii
26th March 2017, 08:51
Esapekka Lappi Rally‏*
Morning from Corsica, about to start first time with this beast on tarmac! #apuuva

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C704BmqW0AAJQrs.jpg

dimviii
26th March 2017, 18:54
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C73OdSDXkAAv3bx.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C73OdSLXUAA_Noa.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C73OdR_WkAE6zHD.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C73OdSKW4AANGEs.jpg

Andre Oliveira
26th March 2017, 18:57
https://external-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQA7HLfa7mhtKDx7&w=315&h=394&url=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent.cdninstagram.com%2Ft51. 2885-15%2Fsh0.08%2Fe35%2Fp750x750%2F17439074_1902518980 027013_632668864752123904_n.jpg&_nc_hash=AQAnuTsw7WszEdBs

dimviii
26th March 2017, 19:56
Lappi
https://youtu.be/JEfIOt9CvKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDhgEVHF2Y

dimviii
26th March 2017, 20:48
Proper video with Lappi
https://youtu.be/HpnYApqvexQ

dimviii
27th March 2017, 16:45
Neuville

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C76pdJ_XwAA1caA.jpg

jbmarcus21
27th March 2017, 19:17
Test Days Neuville-Gilsoul Wrc Tour de Corse 2017 #photos ➡️ http://bit.ly/2orcVM0

dimviii
27th March 2017, 19:18
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/test-neuville-wrc-corse-2017/Test_Neuville_WrcCorse2017_5.jpg
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/test-neuville-wrc-corse-2017/Test_Neuville_WrcCorse2017_6.jpg

more Neuvilles photos
http://planetemarcus.com/objectif-tour-de-corse-chez-hyundai-motorsport/


small clip with Neuville
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK

dimviii
27th March 2017, 20:47
Neuville
https://youtu.be/z3ryeA1vyIo

dimviii
28th March 2017, 12:34
@HaydenPaddon
Lucky me....2 co-drivers on test @JKCoDriver and @sebmarshall working together at Corsica test as we all work to the future


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7_mKbgWkAAoUi2.jpg

AL14
28th March 2017, 14:08
@HaydenPaddon
Lucky me....2 co-drivers on test @JKCoDriver and @sebmarshall working together at Corsica test as we all work to the future


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7_mKbgWkAAoUi2.jpg

This is quite emotional :)

dimviii
29th March 2017, 12:55
Latvala testing

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17626326_1441850559198417_1275315675923475920_n.jp g?oh=e08f609b6ea2d4e315602611633591bc&oe=59525D0D


more
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1441849962531810

dimviii
29th March 2017, 19:18
Sordo today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8Gvf-WXwAAyhYY.jpg

more
http://planetemarcus.com/objectif-tour-de-corse-chez-hyundai-motorsport/

nafpaktos
29th March 2017, 20:02
By Paddon's fb page

The Hyundai R5 looking and feeling great today at test. Little different to what we are used to but a very easy and agile car to drive. Some great looking stages lay ahead of us starting with Shakedown tomorrow . Big thanks to our crew lead by 'Kiwi Don' who have been putting in the big hours.

dimviii
30th March 2017, 05:06
Sarrazin
https://youtu.be/2ALea06Sz2M

RS
31st March 2017, 09:28
Sarrazin
https://youtu.be/2ALea06Sz2M

I thought Sarrazin was driving a Hyundai on Corse?

Mirek
31st March 2017, 09:41
Isn't it a car of Quentin Giordano serviced normally by Sebastien Loeb Racing?

dimviii
31st March 2017, 18:33
thierryneuvilleProud to be part of this team @hmsgofficial. Today was the first time in my career I had a female as a chef mechanic. Massive responsibility which she managed so well. �������� Focus on the race itself now ✊��

https://www.instagram.com/p/BST6XQKlxxA/

Fast Eddie WRC
31st March 2017, 18:35
thierryneuvilleProud to be part of this team @hmsgofficial. Today was the first time in my career I had a female as a chef mechanic. Massive responsibility which she managed so well. �������� Focus on the race itself now ✊��

https://www.instagram.com/p/BST6XQKlxxA/

First female chef... surely not ! ;)

dimviii
31st March 2017, 18:49
First female chef... surely not ! ;)

''in my career ''

dimviii
31st March 2017, 19:31
Mikkelsen Veiby test photos
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhotosRallyeCorse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1444622472254559

SubaruNorway
31st March 2017, 22:48
''in my career ''

You didn't get it, did you ;)

pantealex
1st April 2017, 09:59
You didn't get it, did you ;)

He didn´t :)

EstWRC
1st April 2017, 11:56
Mikkelsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrKE4kZ7vU

EstWRC
2nd April 2017, 19:39
Camilli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBjsvmDuqL0
Bergkvist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c7vZZmo--0
Loubet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzV9QAuwWnE
Veiby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1u7507TlGA

Rallyper
3rd April 2017, 10:52
What hits you is the big difference in power from those R5 cars. Seems the Citroen is way down compared to Skoda and Fiesta.

Andre Oliveira
3rd April 2017, 10:58
Mads Østberg testing today in Fafe

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8euuDfW0AAusm_?format=jpg&name=large

pantealex
3rd April 2017, 12:31
What hits you is the big difference in power from those R5 cars. Seems the Citroen is way down compared to Skoda and Fiesta.

It´s not the car, it´s the driver... Swedish one is just slower ;)

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 12:52
What hits you is the big difference in power from those R5 cars. Seems the Citroen is way down compared to Skoda and Fiesta.

Ucci dominates with luck of torque?

liposh
3rd April 2017, 12:55
I hope it is really in the car and not in the driver. I saw Bergkvist during Barum15 and he was totally the fastest from all the 2WD guys and great to watch. Everybody must confirm.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 13:13
You are right,but will not be the first driver to struggle at next category,while he was dominating in a smaller one.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 13:18
Suninen
https://youtu.be/SG2vVzcr12I

Andre Oliveira
3rd April 2017, 13:28
Mads: https://youtu.be/jPyJEdXzZuI

RS
3rd April 2017, 14:04
Ucci dominates with luck of torque?

It is possible for an exceptional talent to perform well on certain roads with a PSA R5 but do you seriously believe the Skoda and Ford do not have a stronger engine?

Mirek
3rd April 2017, 14:08
What hits you is the big difference in power from those R5 cars. Seems the Citroen is way down compared to Skoda and Fiesta.


Ucci dominates with luck of torque?

PSA R5 cars have higher peak power but they lack torque.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 15:00
It is possible for an exceptional talent to perform well on certain roads with a PSA R5 but do you seriously believe the Skoda and Ford do not have a stronger engine?

I was answering Rallypers point about lack of torque after he saw the videos from various r5 cars.
I don't think that some NM difference among ds3 vs fiesta vs fabia are visible from videos. We are talking about small differences.
We know that skoda has a very good torque curve,as we know that psa cars are among the most powerfull.

Mirek
3rd April 2017, 15:05
From my experience on stages the PSA cars are very slow from 1st gear corners (on asphalt huge and very clearly visible difference). It may not be only torque related but also due to seemingly very low level of ALS compared to Škoda.

Fast Eddie WRC
3rd April 2017, 15:41
What hits you is the big difference in power from those R5 cars. Seems the Citroen is way down compared to Skoda and Fiesta.

What hits me is the bigger noise of the PSA cars ! ;)

Rallyper
3rd April 2017, 16:19
It´s not the car, it´s the driver... Swedish one is just slower ;)

Knew that would come. :)
But my opinion is still lack of power for the Citroen. Combined possibly with Emil just finding the feeling on vid.

Rallyper
3rd April 2017, 16:23
From my experience on stages the PSA cars are very slow from 1st gear corners (on asphalt huge and very clearly visible difference). It may not be only torque related but also due to seemingly very low level of ALS compared to Škoda.

And it was out from those slow corners the Citroen seemed not accelerate like the others. However Dimviii has a point, discussed many times. It´s hard to see this or that.
Just said it hit med and I saw what I saw.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 17:40
From my experience on stages the PSA cars are very slow from 1st gear corners (on asphalt huge and very clearly visible difference). It may not be only torque related but also due to seemingly very low level of ALS compared to Škoda.

I think we have to take the help from br21 here.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 17:47
It´s not the car, it´s the driver... Swedish one is just slower ;)

of course is the driver.At least at asphalt we have seen that psa cars are quite fast.
Ucci didn't won a rally power related,but a rally with corner after corner,more related to torque.
Abbring was faster from Princen with fabia till he bined it,at a rally with many 1st gear accelerations.
If you have any other explanation,i will be happy to listen.
imho at asphalt,psa are not at disadvantage,there are plenty examples.
Maybe more difficult to setup? probably.
Not reliable probably.
Not fast as fabia/fiesta at gravel? probably.

RS
3rd April 2017, 19:46
Mikkelsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6FosNZWp6Q

Latest car definitely sounds a bit raspier.

RS
3rd April 2017, 20:03
Abbring was faster from Princen with fabia till he bined it,at a rally with many 1st gear accelerations.


If you look at for example Ypres 2015 where Princen and Abbring drove virtually the same car, Abbring was much faster (until he crashed)

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 20:25
So the better torque of Princen with fabia didn't helped him.

Andre Oliveira
3rd April 2017, 20:37
Mads by rallymania.pt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PawsHezDZZg

br21
3rd April 2017, 20:53
Enginewise PSA cars are not that bad. Sure ALS is not that aggressive like in Ford or Skoda, and you even can't choose any level of it. So it makes the difference in slow corners. Fabia has most torque but it's not easy to see in the videos as it has also longest gears so that Nm difference is "lost" with gearing on slower sections, of course it helps on high gears.
For tarmac PSA cars are not much worse. Reliability is biggest problem, not easy to set-up also and difficult to drive, but with good driver for sure very fast. They are closes to race cars from all R5 - very direct on steering, reacting fast, etc. Which of course is not an advantage on gravel, fast gravel especially.

dimviii
3rd April 2017, 20:58
and you even can't choose any level of it.

really??? so on wet/dry tarmac you cant adjust?

Andre Oliveira
3rd April 2017, 23:53
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8hgpWBXgAAHNRb?format=jpg&name=large

Fast Eddie WRC
4th April 2017, 10:27
'ALS not so aggressive' on PSA cars... how come they are so much louder popping and banging on the overrun ??

Mirek
4th April 2017, 11:36
I personally don't hear ALS in DS3 sound but maybe I'm just deaf.

dimviii
4th April 2017, 14:12
why this change?

Nicolas Gilsoul‏*@nicolasgilsoul
Driver swap at the midday lunch. From this morning to this afternoon @thierryneuville #Bruno_Thiry #Wrc #CoDrivingTheWo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8kix_SXUAEbuxJ.jpg

er88
4th April 2017, 17:11
Mikkelsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6FosNZWp6Q

Latest car definitely sounds a bit raspier.
Couldn't really sound much worse than it was previously

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Mirek
4th April 2017, 17:52
Don't say that twice!

Andre Oliveira
4th April 2017, 21:01
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Nico2b-creation-315956841796253/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1414175375307722

Manzagol

https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799995_1414174955307764_4015812597475204711_n.jp g?oh=461a2137fd9638f5778cf3a2420f2930&oe=5950A23D
https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17759808_1414175018641091_1347305924775022120_n.jp g?oh=e4fc03cb6e3eba8b985e82a2ada35bee&oe=5952B662
https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17757559_1414175451974381_8487566350572576663_n.jp g?oh=a8139d29a372d93a4600e4d56a5d0dc4&oe=595E66F8

Andre Oliveira
4th April 2017, 21:05
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Nico2b-creation-315956841796253/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1413068118751781

Bouffier

https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17795689_1413068042085122_3762313039270823463_n.jp g?oh=4fcd98de67637f72395e9546d273da59&oe=5964F724
https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796754_1413068155418444_634320944635563613_n.jpg ?oh=aec4cb0255ff8a16a393fc6db8b065e5&oe=59549327
https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17425016_1413069122085014_8749580094152444596_n.jp g?oh=18aae51475dab314dc8a64aa0860d5f9&oe=59577ABD

Andre Oliveira
4th April 2017, 21:08
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