Dytut 89 Posted September 29, 2016 i20 concept car. Looking good imho. Hope they're going to use a color scheme kinda like that for the real car.https://twitter.com/HaydenPaddon/status/781436414042963968 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted September 29, 2016 versedi said: @Fedemaisonnave how do you know it's slower? There was no competition yet, don't make quick judgments. VW was supposed to be slow in first 3 seasons too, and? ;)Bit suprised about Microsoft...a bit not car-related company ;) Because Teemu Suninen which was Linked with Toyota and an if the car is good he would have Toyota as a First option because it would be easier negotiations, and he have it as a las option with M-Sport and also any pro driver want to drive the Toyota, Thats why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2CMaDMaXX 505 Posted September 29, 2016 Look at the new cars, look at the extended rear arches, mentally remove the bodywork from where the road car would be, allowing you to see how far out the track would sit!It's an alarmingly ugly mental picture, like some kid put on 8 inch spacers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted September 30, 2016 4 stages, 44 seconds ahead. Without sweeping the road, there is no doubt who is the fastest of them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted October 4, 2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJOVwug901/OMG, new DTM WRC Fiesta, and it is the Fiesta 17' road car not the actual model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted October 4, 2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJiSfehnP7/https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJbOQ_hjLr/Have your own interpretations, but colinclark's post is kind of gossip in my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,387 Posted October 4, 2016 I was expecting to love the Fiesta more, but I'm not convinced yet. It looks stretched to make the extended track width rather than chunky like the current car. Shall wait until we see the finished cars before I commit to my fave looking one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2CMaDMaXX 505 Posted October 4, 2016 See that's the thing about the increased track, anyone know what the total width increase is?That prototype pic literally has straight home mechanic arch extenders at the back.Honestly looks like nearly a wheel width further out. Cars are too small for that track width without a lot more bodywork, work, to have them look good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted October 5, 2016 Hayden Paddon, Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville are signed for next year in Hyundai.Kris Meeke, Craig Breen and Stéphane Lefebvre in Citroen 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted October 5, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngH2Ums1yKUit says in the comment by the uploader that they had a lot of engine problems during the testing, sounds promising.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
versedi 39 Posted October 5, 2016 sqdstr said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngH2Ums1yKUit says in the comment by the uploader that they had a lot of engine problems during the testing, sounds promising.. We've all got to agree they're a bit late for testing. The engine does sounds a bit weird in some moments, but the speed really seems to be competitive with other factories.But...I've got higher hopes for this:https://youtu.be/y6ZcDZLGU64?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxs8xB5arT2raR8P95hSEULJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogani 756 Posted October 5, 2016 Fedemaisonnave said: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJiSfehnP7/https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJbOQ_hjLr/Have your own interpretations, but colinclark's post is kind of gossip in my opinion Why is it gossip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted October 6, 2016 bogani said: Fedemaisonnave said: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJiSfehnP7/https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJbOQ_hjLr/Have your own interpretations, but colinclark's post is kind of gossip in my opinion Why is it gossip? Because in fact in 2004 was the last year that Ford was fully commited in its WRC programme, then was Ford WRT, but not taking it really seriously, just getting every year more a partner of M-Sport than its boss, but it Will not happen at least next year, because with Camilli, Tanak or Evans Will be really difficult to Challenger for the win, Elfyn and Ott have some chances in Finland and Corse but the rest of the year Will be tough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,387 Posted October 6, 2016 I personally think that the post from Colin Clark is referencing the similar look of the cars rather than hinting at how the WRC program is to be run, but that's just my opinion. I really hope that M-Sport can produce a competitive car to meet the new regulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juu1ius 5 Posted October 6, 2016 Colin is refering to similar look of the cars and both are piloted by Estonians, Focus 2003 are driven by Markko Märtin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dytut 89 Posted October 11, 2016 https://twitter.com/thierryneuville/status/783578658426544128Well I'll be damned, thought Neuville was going to switch. So, the Hyundai primary drivers are all done then (guess Abbring and maybe someone else will get a shot in a fourth car from time to time). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted October 11, 2016 Dytut said: https://twitter.com/thierryneuville/status/783578658426544128Well I'll be damned, thought Neuville was going to switch. So, the Hyundai primary drivers are all done then (guess Abbring and maybe someone else will get a shot in a fourth car from time to time).Abbring will go in an R5 I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted October 16, 2016 So Ogier just won his 4th world championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Porkhammer 78 Posted October 16, 2016 sqdstr said: So Ogier just won his 4th world championship. Surprised? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfCoins 286 Posted October 16, 2016 I knew last year that he would. The only real exitement is who's going to be second. In fact the only intersting rallies have been the gravel rallies. But that's mostly because Ogier have been hindered due to starting positions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted October 16, 2016 Porkhammer said: sqdstr said: So Ogier just won his 4th world championship. Surprised? Not really, just hoped the fight would last untill end of season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,387 Posted October 16, 2016 This season was more about when Ogier was going to win the title, not if! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted October 17, 2016 true, but it's still always nicer to see the fight being decided in the last round :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dytut 89 Posted October 17, 2016 tbtstt said: This season was more about when Ogier was going to win the title, not if! Yup. Most interesting part has been to see how, and which, drivers do well in preparing for 2017. Feels like noone but Latvala really tried to go for the championship at the onset of the season.Think 2017 will be a well needed mental reboot for all drivers. I'm hopeful of a tighter championship at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted October 17, 2016 Unfortunately, whilst there have been lots of winners this season, although it was exciting, it only really helped Ogier extend his lead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
