What do you run in real life?

Jack Hintz · Nov 3, 2011

I thought this forum would be the most relevant place to post pictures of my toy in real life seeing as it is a rally car

Decided now was probably a decent time to give you a peek of proof that I actually do drive in real life, and not just suck really badly at RBR

Pics were taken a couple of days ago after we did some tarmac testing up the mountain, hence why its on axle stands with slicks on.

anyone else who drives in real life, please don't hesitate to show us

Duncan Dewhurst · Nov 22, 2011

Hi all,

My first post in the RBR forum, this thread caught my eye, I've been playing RBR since it was released and over the past few years have been competing on a type of event we have in the UK called a "road rally". I currently have a fully prepared 1600cc 205 Gti that I've yet to use in anger after a couple of years contesting my trusty Nissan Almera 1400cc which was totally standard bar seats and a checkerplate sump guard:

Its a great cheap way to go rallying with entry fees usually around £75 for a 150mile event!

Jack Hintz · Nov 23, 2011

sounds like fun!
also, that subaru is epic.

Christen Struys · Nov 25, 2011

Christian Struys from Belgium

Christen Struys · Nov 25, 2011

John Cunningham · Nov 25, 2011

nice..

Tero Leppanen · Dec 16, 2011

I have Audi A4 Avant 2.8V6 Quattro. It´s pretty fun to drive now in winter

But it´s not a rally car :/

John Cunningham · Dec 16, 2011

sell it and get a mk2 escort...

John Cunningham · Dec 16, 2011

Rick Bamford · Dec 17, 2011

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?n24k4wsgsyeipye My third rally car
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?a41aqu9akze6ux9 In action
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?iu6ffv5r51mo17u Later that week

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?zb8sobg2rd02spd Ran this one in the Australian Rally championship
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?iq5ajcvd03w8rom Wish I had more action shots of this car

John Cunningham · Dec 17, 2011

pic 2... i feel your pain..

Eckhart von Glan · Dec 17, 2011

@Rick: amazinG!
@Christian: amazinG!
@John: amazinG!

Viesturs Priede · Dec 17, 2011

Almost missed the saftety frame in your new car Rick. I thought - wtf, in Australia you dont need one of those to drive in a rally?! Im moving to Australia!!

Nice cars.. Im thinking to buy this one:

Audi 90 Quattro 2.2kv .. I would prefer a coupe quattro but there is none of those available at the moment. Love these old audi`s

Maybe soon you guys will see a picture of me breaking it

Sion Williams · Dec 18, 2011

Duncan Dewhurst said:
Hi all,

My first post in the RBR forum, this thread caught my eye, I've been playing RBR since it was released and over the past few years have been competing on a type of event we have in the UK called a "road rally". I currently have a fully prepared 1600cc 205 Gti that I've yet to use in anger after a couple of years contesting my trusty Nissan Almera 1400cc which was totally standard bar seats and a checkerplate sump guard:

Its a great cheap way to go rallying with entry fees usually around £75 for a 150mile event!

Though I recognized the car, I competed against you on the PK Memorial this year, I was in car 11, Red Corsa 1400, we caused quite a stir...

Viesturs Priede · Aug 18, 2012

Preparing VW Golf MK2 GT 1.8 for the Rally Kurzeme 2012..

Its going to happen next week - friday and saturday. Aiming for podium, obviously but the actual aim is NOT being last

I hope I`ll have some photos from the actual event, will definately share them. Cant wait for it, had a test today, trained my new co-driver, gonna be fun

Daniel Monteiro · Aug 19, 2012

Cool! Is this some kind of road rally, Viesturs?

Viesturs Priede · Aug 19, 2012

Daniel Monteiro said:
Cool! Is this some kind of road rally, Viesturs?

Well, Rally Kurzeme 2012 is an actual rally and is being split in 2 parts - rally and rallysprint. Rallysprint is also being split in two parts - cars with rollcage whereas they are going as fast as they can all the way.. and cars without the rollcage (ROAD class) where Im taking part. The rules are that you cant join rallysprint or rally with car that have a rollcage before you havent done at least 3 rallies in the ROAD class.

ROAD class is more or less the classical rally. You have three kinds of stages. One where you are doing the same stage as big rally guys just not flat-out but keeping the average speed and finish at the exact time you are required. Actually in the actual tenth, if possible. The second kind is prolouge where you are doing the same but on public roads with possibility to meet other cars & stuff (which is impossible in the first kind of stage as the track is closed). And the third kind of stage is where you are allowed to go flat-out. Mostly on tarmac surface though, the rest is on gravel.

Sounds easy but its way more difficult than you can probably imagine

The average speed you have to keep to finish as accurate as possible varies through stages (it can even change during one stage) but its mostly around 70kmph. Keep in mind that you have to keep it during 90 and even 180 degree turns as well. Obviosuly you cant drive through them with that speed but you have to catch up after that. Also if you got lost somewhere - you have to drive as fast as you can to catch up the time you lost. You dont have pacenotes during the stage, only legend with "landmarks" (?) where its possible to see after how many meters or kilometers you have to turn where etc..

Hope you got an idea..