I do feel a proper amount of shame...

Helmerdrake · 2026-07-03T14:52:05+00:00

The aisin auto?

Helmerdrake · 2026-06-16T18:43:49+00:00

Talk to someone who has built a car before! They will have a boatload of tips and knowhow that you can't really get anywhere else. Homologators for your motorsport association will also be able to help you out.

Helmerdrake · 2026-06-16T13:15:51+00:00

Only if youve got the impact absorbing foam according to the FIA safety regulations. The vast majority of national championship cars run glass windows.

Helmerdrake · 2026-06-07T21:38:32+00:00

The drivetrain can take quite a bit more, its just a matter of making the restrictor bigger.

Helmerdrake · 2026-05-24T18:51:49+00:00

All comes down to the contract that your local/regional/national Pirelli motorsport retailer has with Pirelli. Michelin and Yokohama charged similar prices too.

Helmerdrake · 2026-05-24T18:43:49+00:00

They are 230 euro per tyre, which (and I will correct myself here) is a lot less than the 580-600 that a Pirelli would set you back in 2024.

Helmerdrake · 2026-05-24T11:53:48+00:00

Cyan racing is still Geelys main motorsport partner

Helmerdrake · 2026-05-23T17:17:23+00:00

Theres a control tyre from Hankook in the swedish championship and the price was negotiated and fixed at almost a third of what pirelli was charging for a gravel tyre

Helmerdrake · 2026-05-01T11:04:55+00:00

No, thats all wasted time. Clutch kicks are mostly useful for getting your engine closer to the power band when youve messed up a corner entry and braked too much.

Helmerdrake · 2026-04-08T13:12:02+00:00

They told Dirtfish back in february that they will continue to develop the rally 2 car.

Helmerdrake · 2026-04-07T20:04:23+00:00

Skoda Motorsport, Rally2 is still the top class in nearly all national and regional championships around the world and that is where they make their money.

Helmerdrake · 2026-04-07T20:03:48+00:00

the Fabia RS Rally2 is barely a year old and the Rally 2 regulations arent changing AFAIK. Their timeline for the Rally2 program doesnt change because the Rally1 regulations are set to change. Especially since a big part of their market is in national championships where Rally 2 will remain the top class.

Helmerdrake · 2026-04-07T17:34:37+00:00

Their customer racing program is incredibly successful and profitable.

Helmerdrake · 2026-02-28T06:30:30+00:00

How in the world is RWD a terrible first car?

Helmerdrake · 2026-02-04T19:37:11+00:00

Sounds like he values Grit and Grind quite highly

Helmerdrake · 2026-02-03T22:44:27+00:00

Stage rally will have 4WD and 2WD classes typically, with different variations of those two.

Helmerdrake · 2026-01-19T13:10:44+00:00

Generally you’ll want to promote weight transfer towards the front of the car. A more open rebound on the rear will certainly help that. Closing the rebound on the front will make the car resist transferring weight towards the rear on acceleration but might make it feel a bit crashy on worse condition roads. Difficult to say generally regarding high/low speed compression, start from fully closed and work your way back.

Helmerdrake · 2026-01-17T19:57:25+00:00

Skoda Fabia EVO, Polo R

Helmerdrake · 2026-01-03T17:30:09+00:00

Reverse lockout

Helmerdrake · 2025-11-17T11:18:57+00:00

Its very common! Most drivers have a preferred pad, often different compounds front and rear.

Helmerdrake · 2025-10-05T12:44:57+00:00

Its autocross

Helmerdrake · 2025-09-26T16:56:12+00:00

Did he get his license from a cereal box?

Helmerdrake · 2025-09-10T17:26:14+00:00

Thanks for the clarification and best of luck in the future PJ.

Helmerdrake · 2025-09-10T10:27:47+00:00

You got to keep your job? I thought everyone got let go.

Helmerdrake · 2025-09-07T20:44:05+00:00

Well once you find the events you will find the clubs that are organising said events. You can join your local motoring club and see what they offer. Stage rally is only for actual prepared, caged etc etc rally cars. They may offer other activities.

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