so what now?

[randy s]

no, say it ain't so...

ok...everyone except guys named randy ja ja..

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[ProFORMANCE]

Indeed. Big time...or was it "Dig" time? I didn't actually see the video of their ant-trap maneuvers. Is there one? I just read the re-cap.

Allen R

Here it is. Look at 18:55 in this video. This is the assistance that Robby said Roma should be dq'd (or severely penalized) for outside assistance. My understanding is Robby has filed a formal protest. Note the non competitor vehicle along with all the non competitors towing/aiding Roma out of the sand hole.

[Auto Union]

Here it is. Look at 18:55 in this video. This is the assistance that Robby said Roma should be dq'd (or severely penalized) for outside assistance. My understanding is Robby has filed a formal protest. Note the non competitor vehicle along with all the non competitors towing/aiding Roma out of the sand hole.

Now that's kinda funny - did he file a formal protest against himself as well??
I doubt that all the people aiding Gordon and put him back on the wheels are competitors.......

[Yumaoffroad]

[J.D..]

Waiting for the next screening are you? :-)

[bufeo]

Here it is. Look at 18:55 in this video. This is the assistance that Robby said Roma should be dq'd (or severely penalized) for outside assistance. My understanding is Robby has filed a formal protest. Note the non competitor vehicle along with all the non competitors towing/aiding Roma out of the sand hole....

Many thanks. I hadn't seen that segment from Eurosport.

Allen R

[Desert Dog]

How is 20kph an advantage when the other cars are 4x4? The 4x2 need the extra momentum to be able to get through what the 4x4 can do easily. If everything else is equal a 4x2 with tire inflation systems are no match for 4x4. You don't have to do any math to figure that out.

You're forgetting the fact that 2WD can have unlimited suspension travel. This can be a huge advantage over the 4x4 in certain areas.

To make it simple -

4x4 - 10" of travel, no CTIS, 170 kph top speed
4x2 - Unlimited travel, CTIS allowed, bigger dia tyres, 190 kph top speed

[arqangel67]

Good point the suspension travel does help alot. Obviously both classes have their pros and cons but ultimately I think it boils down to how one exploits the pros the most will determine how well a car will do. Meaning how the car is built, runs and is driven. The biggest dog doesn't always win the fight, that's why I root for the underdogs .