Rally - RSRBR2012 Test - 26th & 27th December 2011

[Ondrej Kapal]

Ok I collected some facts about the 130 RS, even though the testing so far is terrible

pros: very light, very fast (default gearbox - top speed 170kph), amazing grip (especially tarmac and on not paved surface its very, very predictable), very resistant to crashes, flexible gearbox (on Falstone I just put 3rd or 4th there and it took almost everything) and looks amazing

negs: handbrake is useless, can be bumpy on not paved surface (but good setup will reduce this - I will take a look at that later) and when you roll you mostly end up on the side - CFH needed... And thanks to its light weight, when you get off road with a lot of mud or snow, its hard to get back

I think it is going to be one of the black horses - very well made car

 

[Senad Subasic]

negs: handbrake is useless

Like in every RWD car, no surprise there.

 

[Viesturs Priede]

I am not joining TS today, sorry Viesturs thanks for showing up, good luck !

Not that I was there for too long, got sick of crashing all the time. Maybe I`ll join the EUY (20:00 GMT) session if someone is going to join as well

 

[Ondrej Kapal]

In the end, I was quiting after few kilometers because of upcoming GTL event, but the only stage I found hard to drive was Autiovaara, but I dont think it was because of the snow surface, but because of the stage itself - its very difficult.

Also, the car gets the speed very quickly, but its limited by the 170 kph - for fast stages is really better to set longer gearbox otherwise the cars loses a lot (i.e. USA stages).

 

[Roy Magnes]

Magnar and myself will be there at least. I will try some different 2WD's tonight Fancy taking one of the Toyotas for a spin...

 

[Viesturs Priede]

Decided that I have enough RBR for today. Have fun