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Davis Silver Sti
08-19-2004, 04:06 PM
OK, last time was rally Finland which turned out to be an exciting and fast gravel race.

However this weekend is the WRC Germany and it is an all tarmac event which maybe be more to the likings of the members here on movFast. It turuly is amazing how fast these guys go thru narrow streets either on dry or wet pavement.

Rally 101:
Rally cars have many various setups depending on the type of event (gravel, snow, tarmac etc..) and the different stages within.
You will notice the cars on the tarmac event are much lower, have wide tires, different suspensions and many times shorter gearing.
The cars are regulated to "only" 300hp. BUT they can produce up to 500+ pounds of torque from their 2.0L turbo charged engines.

Some pics to keep ya happy:



When:Sunday 9:00pm (WRC Magazine)
Sunday 9:30pm-11:00pm (WRC event)

Where: SPEED TV channel 607 on DirecTV or channel ___ on Charter

Why: Because it is the most amazing type of racing out there!
Check it out.

Davis

daveb91
08-19-2004, 04:47 PM
what no 206 pics? 8)

Davis Silver Sti
08-19-2004, 06:56 PM
what no 206 pics? 8)

I'm slightly biased...don't tell anyone but Gronholm (Peugeot) is tied with Petter (Subaru) as my favorite driver...:)

xjoewhitex
08-19-2004, 11:01 PM
very very nice... Wish i could be able to see that race :(

RobbieNelson
08-20-2004, 07:16 AM
what no 206 pics? 8)

I'm slightly biased...

OK.... no pics of the Suby with a water damaged front end? :lol:

wait... I shouldn't be talkin' smack... the lancer is hardly ever seen in the broadcasts because they're so far back... :dunno:

Davis Silver Sti
08-20-2004, 08:21 AM
what no 206 pics? 8)

I'm slightly biased...

OK.... no pics of the Suby with a water damaged front end? :lol:

wait... I shouldn't be talkin' smack... the lancer is hardly ever seen in the broadcasts because they're so far back... :dunno:


ooooooo, that hurt :lol:
Seems they went a little overboard on the intercooler sprayer in those 2 dreadful events..heheh

Actually its really sad what has happened to the Mistisb. WRC program. They tried to introduce a new car over a long period of time by using the events as testing. It hasn't worked and they are completely pulling out of the WRC:( Sad because they have such a rich history in this series too...think Tommi Makinen in the 1990's.



The only good news from a Mfg. is that Suzuki has now said they are going to compete in next years WRC.

Davis Silver Sti
08-20-2004, 08:24 AM
Alright..here are some new pics hot off the press.

daveb91
08-20-2004, 10:17 AM
Maybe suzuki will use the Escudo Pikes peak car......just a thought that car is awesome!

kiddefcon
08-20-2004, 12:33 PM
hahahah, that thing was soo fast in GT3, and editing everything to make it do like 800 MPH while doing a wheelie..fun times.