Morison Banned Mega Moderator Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: 03/27/2009 Age: Ancient Posts: 1,798 Rally Car: (ex)86 RX-7(built), (ex)2.5RS (bought) |
True, but given that the context of your comment was within a thread titled 'Can RWD win 2wd national events consistently?' I think it is a fair assumption. Some would agree with you, others wouldn't. I don't. This past weekend, there were overall winners of 5 regional events and one national event in the USA and Canada. But for the teams who competed at Oregon Trail Rally, there really was only one overall winner. Any other 'overall' winner needs to be qualified. We'd all 'take' the win for sure. Durability and stamina to make it through an event are all part of the sport for sure. BUT... from a personal/team development standpoint you really do have to recognize when you've earned your win vs. when it's been handed to you. First Rally: 2001 Driver (7), Co-Driver (44) Drivers (16) Clerk (10), Official (7), Volunteer (4) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Last Updated, January 4, 2015
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urr Andrew Sutherland Elite Moderator Location: Studio City CA / Camas WA Join Date: 02/22/2008 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 275 Rally Car: Subaru, EVO, Honda, Husky |
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Anders Green Anders Green Super Moderator Location: Raleigh, NC Join Date: 03/30/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,478 Rally Car: Parked |
Mr Thomas, only half of your statement is true: Cosworth won't be making an ass of himself with his assumptions. You've done autocross and lemons, you have no rally racing experience. So when he says "you have no experience", on this rally forum, he's right. No need to get all butt-hurt about it. Given his personal racing experience, and his work within the world of professional racing, you will be able to learn a lot from him if you set your ego aside for a moment. If, on the other hand, you believe you have nothing left to learn about rally racing and there's no way there could be an area of racing about which you are not already an expert... then why bother discussing it. There are a few things I know about this sport, but many more areas where I am ignorant of a variety of details. It's acknowledging the areas that I don't know about and pursuing them that I become more informed. I certainly wouldn't go tell some autocrossers that I knew all about what _they_ were doing because I done a bunch of rally driving. I'm not sure it's possible to imagine the gap between the two until you've done it, so, some humility is in order. Best, Anders Grassroots rally. It's what I think about. |
NoCoast Grant Hughes Elite Moderator Location: Whitefish, MT Join Date: 01/11/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 6,818 Rally Car: BMW |
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Anders Green Anders Green Super Moderator Location: Raleigh, NC Join Date: 03/30/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,478 Rally Car: Parked |
(bold added) Yeah, kinda no. It's more like a class victory. But you see, your statement shows that you lack the nuanced understanding of how national/regional events are scored and entered and counted. That's ok, you're new, there's lots to learn. There's nothing wrong with not knowing everything. But relax, man. Perhaps ask yourself "Hmmm, is there something I'm missing?" Because that attitude might move you more quickly down the education road. Anders Grassroots rally. It's what I think about. |
NoCoast Grant Hughes Elite Moderator Location: Whitefish, MT Join Date: 01/11/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 6,818 Rally Car: BMW |
This clip definitely settles it.
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hoche Michel Hoche-Mong Professional Moderator Location: Campbell, CA Join Date: 02/28/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,156 Rally Car: Golf, Golf, RX-3 |
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derek Derek Bottles Mod Moderator Location: Lopez Island/ Seattle WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 853 Rally Car: Past: 323, RX2, GTI. Next up M3 ? |
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john vanlandingham John Vanlandingham Elite Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
Pfffffft bist du ein gross schwule, Norbert? I see you you faggy Bowel Movement Wonder on tarmac And raise you this---now known as "the Clip" Seriously, not the pooftie German tarmc ccar, but THIS vs this OOOOoooooooOOOOOH la la the E-whatever so soooooooooo dreamy which do you think you could have fun with longer? Which--given the same driver---do you really think would work better: a basically stock E-whatever 240 hp/225 ft/lbs--a street car with nice suspension and nice calipers and the schizoid box and gearing for 165 mph, or the Slägg-raser real box, real gears , real brakes and same bhp Or maybe the same car with 220 bhp and 240-260 ft-lbs gears to match and brakes? Seriously? And what do you think it would cost? Checked average prices on Ad-hunter??? John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/12/2014 11:08PM by john vanlandingham. |
turoc Ozgur Simsek Mega Moderator Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: 06/07/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 561 Rally Car: working on a Veedub |
Lets just say "A Lot"! What does a lot mean? Last year Paul and I broke the hill climb stage record at RWV (@4000ft + elevation) with no rear brakes (had a ruptured line all bias to front) and busted right rear suspension. It's capable of winning stages even certain events OA! Not only does it make gobbs of power, it has the right gearbox, right brakes, right driver and the right co-driver-Me! lol rally gods would turn in their graves if they ever knew Lada's were now part of EU rallying!!! |
hoche Michel Hoche-Mong Professional Moderator Location: Campbell, CA Join Date: 02/28/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,156 Rally Car: Golf, Golf, RX-3 |
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phlat65 Sean Medcroft Infallible Moderator Location: Edmonds, Washington Join Date: 02/12/2009 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,802 Rally Car: Building a Merkur |
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derek Derek Bottles Mod Moderator Location: Lopez Island/ Seattle WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 853 Rally Car: Past: 323, RX2, GTI. Next up M3 ? |
Lots of power is not needed to win stages, heck I was second overall several times in my golf with 160 WHP.
High HP/Tq cars accelerate fast, light cars accelerate fast, brake better and turn easier. As I use to say; all rally cars are All Wheel Brake! So when driving 2wd make sure to make the braking count as there is no disadvantage to the AWD cars. In the long run reality always wins. |
Doivi Clarkinen Banned Elite Moderator Location: the end of the universe Join Date: 02/12/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,432 Rally Car: 1980 Opel Ascona B |
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john vanlandingham John Vanlandingham Elite Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
This can maybe beat that old Volvo:
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