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  5. Posted · Edited by tbtstt

    44 minutes ago, James McAdam said:

    Well, I want to trust that "the final rally car" theory and dream about the i20 RX. :classic_ninja:

    I am reluctant to let you get excited, as I don't want to see you disappointed again when the next patch comes out!

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  7. Posted

    Possible tie in WRC back on the cards then? 

    Just seen this article being shared on Facebook: 

    https://dirtfish.com/rallycross/world-rx/why-gcks-world-rx-driver-shuffle-shouldnt-be-a-mystery/

    Some interesting snippets to take from this, specifically the statement from Baciuška: 

    "We have agreed with our sponsors that we couldn’t waste our sponsors’ budget unnecessarily as we can’t see us getting on the podium with this car, so we’ll make a decision about our further plans after this weekend.

    “There will be a lot of changes made compared to when I drove in Sweden. The shock absorbers will be replaced and a new engine will be installed. Naturally, the team will do everything they can to make the car go faster.”

    GCK team boss Stéphane Orre told DirtFish

    “Kevin joined us throughout the winter and has been working with the team on developing the car, gathering data and working with the engineers to optimize it,” 

    So Abbring is back to try and address all the problems he was supposed to have fixed in the Winter. 

  8. Posted

    On 8/27/2020 at 8:44 PM, Janneman60 said:

    And there is the answer, Abbring replaces Baciusca for next round, this to help with the car setup.

    Looking at the results for the weekend, that doesn't seem to have worked out as they planned... 

    ...I'd be mortified if I was a FORS mechanic. The failure rate of the cars is appalling. Despite all the claims the Clios look no better and the Meganes are going backwards. 

    Real shame to see Ekstrom and Larsson drop out on Saturday, but some good racing in the rain today and a fantastic drive from Niclas in the final. 

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  10. Posted · Edited by tbtstt

    19 hours ago, ianism said:

    weren't there supposed to be two more Clios?

    Yeah. Kevin Abbring and Philippe Maloigne were originally announced to contest the Euros in a Clio, that plan was later revised to a Euro campaign for Maloigne and select World appearances for Abbring. Philippe wasn't on the entry for Holjes, so I wonder if the plan has changed and/or budget has fallen through. 

    The Marklund car is the only one of the Meganes that has looked consistently competitive in the last year and the less said about the Clios the better. Raymond and De Ridder had a wasted season last year (in my opinion), so maybe it is better for Maloigne and Abbring if they end up driving for other teams this year. 

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  11. Posted

    I am not too worried at the moment, as I'd like to think the powers that be at Codemasters will have seen how the previous incarnations of the DiRT series (and the differing approaches taken by each) have been received. 

    They have already declared what directions the DiRT teams are heading in, and the fact that there are two teams makes me hopeful that the DR series is going to remain sim-orientated.

    The only thing I can seeing potentially being a factor is the WRC license. Is there an expectation that a licensed WRC game needs to be more accessible? Even if that is the case though, hopefully the underlying game will be sim-based (and will we get another DR game between now and the next CM WRC title?)

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  12. Posted

    12 hours ago, ianism said:

    it was interesting, actually. very few drivers performed as I expected them to

    Definitely agree. As much as I want them to have a poor year, I was surprised at just how out of the mix the Hansen brothers were. I hope GRX have a better weekend in Finland. Finland also could be interesting as I think less than half the field have driven there before. 

    12 hours ago, ianism said:

    expected the Clio to have made more progress

    I don't have much confidence in GFORS and this weekend reinforced that belief. Despite all the claims of improvements over the (extended) off season the Clios still look well off the pace: though at least they didn't break as much as the Megane...

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    14 hours ago, ianism said:

    no Ekstom or Szabo is a shame. they were both better than expected this weekend. 

    I thought it is interesting to see how good Szabo was in the i20. Szabo had hugely impressed me when he made his Supercar debut in an older specification Audi (at Loheac), but I thought he was disappointing in the later specification car last year. I think that later specification car requires a very specific driving style and neither he nor Liam Doran mastered it. 

    I wasn't able to watch the qualifiers during the day, but caught up on all the broadcasts in the evenings. Good to see all the classes getting such comprehensive coverage. 

    Shame that they couldn't get a couple more electric cars for the inaugural round, as I think a full grid would have made it more watchable. The cars looked a real handful in the wet, but the times appeared to come down on Sunday and the drivers looked like they were wrestling with the cars less. Going to be interesting to see how the Projekt E cars develop over the season (and how quickly they can close the gap to the traditional Supercars).

    I was gutted for Bryntesson yesterday as I think he is real a European title contender this year. The level at the top of the Euros looks very high, Evjen and the Dubourgs all recorded some blinding times. I wonder if Eriksson will be back for another round (or two)? 

    Absolutely astonishing drive from Johan. I'd like to think his performance this weekend might silence those who still claim his success in '17/'18 was largely thanks to the car. I hope Ekstrom manages to rearrange his plans (and find the budget!) for a full season campaign, as it would be superb to see those two fight it out this year. Glad to see Bakkerud find more speed yesterday, but what a miserable weekend for Liam. Just a brief flash of pace yesterday then the car crapped itself. Disappointing weekend for Gronholm, I really hoped to see him and Johan fighting up front, but Niclas seemed to spend most of yesterday looking at the back of a Seat.  


    NB: Anyone watch the "Aftertrack" thing last night? Great idea, but horrible execution. I'd really enjoy a post-race debrief show with a bit of technical insight: that wasn't it!

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    Good first round. Terrible start for RX Cartel, but an impressive run from Johan and a very mature drive from Larsson. If he carries on like that I think he has real title potential. 

    Team Hansen and GRX cars not looking as competitive as I expected. I hope Gronholm has a better day today. 

    Projekt E laps times weren't that far off in practice (about a second and a half slower), but all three drivers seemed to be having trouble being consistent. It must be a very different driving experience. 

    Yeah, strange without spectators. Was odd watching the RallyX Nordic rounds without crowds, but it seems even more noticeable with the World round. 

  17. Posted

    15 minutes ago, gfRally said:

    I'll give you Brits a something for being confused, since these may not fly as regular over there.

    I actually guessed the American aircraft, it was just the Brit one I thought was unclear! 

    There are quite a few Mustangs in the UK (only a handful flying), but there is always at least one at any airshow I have ever been too. The Corsair is rare here, only one flying. I have been to Duxford a couple of times to see it. 

    Incidentally, if you love aircraft and ever find yourself in the UK then a trip to Duxford is a must. The museum hangars are good, but it is worth the trip just to look round the restoration hangar. 

  20. Posted · Edited by tbtstt

    1 hour ago, JZStudios said:

    That's what I thought. Doesn't look like a Stuka at all. It has the round nose and the distinctive wings. Here I wasn't happy with the Spitfire, but apparently the corsair is just straight terribad.

    I thought the Corsair was the most identifiable of the three: blue and inverted gull wings instantly means Corsair in my mind! 

    I can see the Mustang, but the Spitfire isn't that distinct looking (to me anyway). 

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  24. Posted

    54 minutes ago, RookieOne said:

    @PJTierney stupid question, any chances of the new cars/classes and rallies added through DLC of being available in historical mode ? (just something I think that would be nice)

    I have been hoping for this since we started getting DLC car classes, but I suspect it is unlikely at this point. 

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  25. Posted

    Liveries and other details are cool...

    11 minutes ago, PJTierney said:

    I wouldn't expect any more cars or locations though.

    ...but this is the bit I am most interested in. 

    Real shame we aren't going to get the GRX i20, but I am really excited about the new Fiesta R5 and there is still one more patch to give us that all blue S4S5... :classic_biggrin:

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