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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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Well done to Citreon and Seb Loeb on the debut of the new C4

Nice to see the Citreon back in the WRC.....think Fords have got a bit on competition this year.

ITV4 at 6pm tonight or Eurosport

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Well done also to....

Irish driver Gareth MacHale 11th & are very own Matt Wilson who finished in 12th
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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ill tune in to watch
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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its th new season already i thought it only finished a short while back!!!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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hi paul

what car is lobe in the all new C4 ?

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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by marco polo
what car is lobe in the all new C4 ?
Yes mate..the new C4. Its been in development while Citreon took a 12month break aout the WRC.

Pics can be found on www.wrc.com
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Doesn't look great does it

Gronholm and Hirvonen will sort it, the Citroen will break down sooner or later
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass
[img]Citroen will break down sooner or later
dont watch rallying much do you?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass


Doesn't look great does it
it looks a damm site nicer than the Focus IMO. I think the new Focus looks ugly
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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wrc season finished about 6 weeks ago and has just started back up again
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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focus is supposed to be the quickest rally car out their at the moment
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Ford took the wrong tyre compound with them , plus Marcus and Miko aint the best on the black stuff
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Think Ford had enough competition last year don't you mate!

Seriously, if Loeb wasn't injured I doubt Gronholm would have taken enough points to win the Manufacturers Title
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Seriously, if Loeb wasn't injured I doubt Gronholm would have taken enough points to win the Manufacturers Title
Your right there Dan.

Fords could do with Loeb....a great all round driver
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Originally Posted by marco polo
what car is lobe in the all new C4 ?
Yes mate..the new C4. Its been in development while Citreon took a 12month break aout the WRC.

Pics can be found on www.wrc.com



is there anyway of stoping lobe i think ill puncture his tyres he is getting anoying now keeps winning everything no matter what car he is in

lasts yr car was not works team was it ? you know the go go logo one ?

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Correct mate...last year was a privatetly run team.
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
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Doesn't look great does it
it looks a damm site nicer than the Focus IMO. I think the new Focus looks ugly



Agreed, C4 is a much better looking car than the focus.

I've got a Video of Loeb testing it a year or so ago in the french mountains on my pc. It fucking shifts, and sounds mental!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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cheers sky +'d
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Originally Posted by StickerPaul
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Doesn't look great does it
it looks a damm site nicer than the Focus IMO. I think the new Focus looks ugly



Agreed, C4 is a much better looking car than the focus.

I've got a Video of Loeb testing it a year or so ago in the french mountains on my pc. It fucking shifts, and sounds mental!
Does look pretty hard in that picture.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Cool pic
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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72 pictures are online on my website :

www.XenShots.net

To just be sure you will visit it, here is just one picture of a Scooby :



WRC Corsica 2006, Swiss rallies, Swiss hillclimb, various slaloms, and more !

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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Cool shots mate.....

Whats the tune on your website ?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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McHale was running a 03 Spec Focus and he beat the Wilson in the Works backed Focus, it should be an interesting competition when McHale steps up in the next round in his 06 Focus !
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Did you have a good time Xen?

Cool pics mate
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Pics look awesome Mat!

Btw, did you receive the packages i sent you?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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The C4 looks ok, yes. But Henning Solberg's Focus is looking mighty fine. And the new BP livery looks fantastic from the front.....







Ford will do much much better come mid February in Sweden. Citroen aren't gonna walk it.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Xen
72 pictures are online on my website :

www.XenShots.net

To just be sure you will visit it, here is just one picture of a Scooby :



WRC Corsica 2006, Swiss rallies, Swiss hillclimb, various slaloms, and more !

Like the site! Nicely put together that! Some awesome pics there too mate
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Loving the start of the new WRC season. Ford Boy's did well again really, shame Hirvonen was piped to 4th by Atkinson, excellent battle till the end though!

Gotta say well done to the Citreon boys, on top form as usual in the new C4, have to say the more I see it the more it looks, and although imo not as nice looking as the Foci, it's better than the Xsara.

Roll on Sweden
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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I was watching the Super Special stage live this morning, was great to watch. What a battle Atkinson and Hirvonen had all rally, shame Mikko lost 4th on the last stage but it was a good effort by both drivers and they put on a great show in Monaco. Can't wait till Sweden now, the Ford's should be on the money, and hopefully Henning will be up there too on the surface he loves. Gonna be a great season.
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@ pictures!!





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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 04:23 AM
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Thank you guys for the comments !

@ Shorty : As you have seen I was at the Monte so I hope you understand why I couldn't answer PMs. I will get the packages this afternoon because I have a semi-day off. I couldn't get that sooner.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Xen
Thank you guys for the comments !

@ Shorty : As you have seen I was at the Monte so I hope you understand why I couldn't answer PMs. I will get the packages this afternoon because I have a semi-day off. I couldn't get that sooner.
No worries fella!

Am in no rush, just wanted to make sure they got there safely
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Was watching the special stages yesterday morning through the streets of Monte Carlo, quality tv!! loving the orange focus
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