Rally Pat Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I don't know, it doesn't look as nimble or refined as the Fiestas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 because those cars are stinking piles of fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 They look a lot like the neon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 By comparison you can see how much more nimble the GRC Fiesta's are in this video. If Dodge doesn't dial it in, they won't have a chance against Ford or SRT USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I have nothing good to say about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I was reading through SpecialStage.com (rally website), and there was a thread about this. As it turns out, Olsbergs MSE built the car. They also build all of the Rallycross Fiesta's, so that's interesting. I have more details on specs as well. Like the Fiestas, the Dart is sporting a Sadev AWD system and transmission. Looks like they haven't perfected it on this car, though. I think it's size compared to the Fiesta's is going to make it a handfull, and it just doesn't seem to have the rocket ship qualities that the Fiestas have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 so ugly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Love '13 Dodge Dart so much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Apparently an undisclosed location means the Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds. I've ripped down most of those roads before. Not sure if it can compete with the Fiesta's, but it will definitely make the RallyCross season interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paktinat Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Am I the only one who feels like the audio doesn't match the video? Like at 1:30ish his pedal input doesn't see to match up to the sound at all. the splash sounds fake too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Love '13 Dodge Dart so much ! So, why not buy one to show off how ugly it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I like the LED taillights... . . . ...and that's about all I can say about the new Dart. Oh, I'm sure the show "16 and Pregnant" will feature the new Dart. A lot. And "Cops". And any footage of a meth lab bust. Great product shots of the new Dart. And DUI checkpoints. You'll see a few Darts on the side of the road. Oh yeah...when it snows? Darts all over the place. Everywhere BUT the road. And they'll all have Tweetie Bird stickers on the back. ...and pink tiger-stripe license plate frames. phail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 So, why not buy one to show off how ugly it is? One ? I'm going to buy two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Apparently an undisclosed location means the Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds. I've ripped down most of those roads before. Not sure if it can compete with the Fiesta's, but it will definitely make the RallyCross season interesting. Yeah, I dont know what the deal is with the "undisclosed location" thing. Some of the pages that shared the link on Facebook very clearly said that it was the Chrysler testing grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) Looks extremely awkward, handling and turning. Wonder if it will be able to hang. My guess? No. I foresee a few DNFs and midpack finishes. Clay you forgot to mention the tweety bird/hello kitty steering wheel cover and flower autozone floormats. Edited April 5, 2012 by Patrick slight clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) Funny how people were saying the same things about the Ford Fiesta when Ken Block went with Ford. With the exception of the Darts white trash heritage, I'm hearing the same things. Once it performs and makes power, we will have to see. Edited April 5, 2012 by Mojoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 All this Dart hate. I actually think it looks pretty good, and the interior isn't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 All this Dart hate. I actually think it looks pretty good, and the interior isn't bad either. +1 I don't understand all the hate either. I mean its no audi, but its a cheap econo car that looks decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Funny how people were saying the same things about the Ford Fiesta when Ken Block went with Ford. With the exception of the Darts white trash heritage, I'm hearing the same things. Once it performs and makes power, we will have to see. I will always hate on Ken's first Fiesta. It was a sloppy attempt at turning an Olsbergs MSE rallycross car into a stage rally car. It broke constantly, and had a suspension that couldn't eat up the massive ditches in stage rally. At the time, the Focus was still the main WRC car, and the next generation WRC car was still being developed. The Fiesta he drives now is a completely different animal, a full on M-Sport developed Fiesta WRC, in both the WRC and in the different US series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I will always hate on Ken's first Fiesta. It was a sloppy attempt at turning an Olsbergs MSE rallycross car into a stage rally car. It broke constantly, and had a suspension that couldn't eat up the massive ditches in stage rally. At the time, the Focus was still the main WRC car, and the next generation WRC car was still being developed. The Fiesta he drives now is a completely different animal, a full on M-Sport developed Fiesta WRC, in both the WRC and in the different US series.QUOTE] I agree, but it was the start point for them. There may be the same growing pains for the Dart. I see it catching on and being liked. I don't think it looks all that bad. But, it has to perform to be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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