Re: F1 Car Launch Thread

by HCR generaltso Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 17:42

nickyf1 wrote:well, when was the last time a petrol car beat a works diesel?

sunday

by Slider S15 Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 17:43

gen3ral ts0 wrote:
nickyf1 wrote:well, when was the last time a petrol car beat a works diesel?
sunday

lol

by nickyf1 Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 17:44

Let me rephrase that.. when was the last time a petrol LMP1 car beat a works diesel LMP1 car??

Plus the Acura was designed for the ALMS's shorter, twistier circuits (which is why it had the higher downforce and more torque)

by HCR generaltso Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 17:52

nickyf1 wrote:

Plus the Acura was designed for the ALMS's shorter, twistier circuits (which is why it had the higher downforce and more torque)

more torque?

the acura has very little torque...like 380 lb/ft...A brand new BMW 3 series Diesel has more torque than that...

none of this hides the fact that the acura was a complete failure as a racing car and a complete waste of money.

by HCR generaltso Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 17:55

god i hate honda. so tired of their bullshit. everytime i have to make a payment for my car, i have to go to the acura website and see their lame

"2009 ALMS CHAMPIONS"

great job HPD. the acura beat Jon Field and some other tiny privateer teams that have probably 1 10th the budget that you do.

thats really something to brag about guys...

by **Richy59** Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 20:00

The new VR car is a nice looking car Very Happy

by nickyf1 Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 20:11

Looks like a Midland IMO Razz

The only reason we think it looks nice is because it doesn't look any different from what we are used to!

by nickyf1 Wed 3 Feb 2010 - 20:17

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81247

A rundown of the final testing order Smile

GOOOO KOBAYASHI!

by Slider S15 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 11:13

Force India launch their 2010 car:

http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,18954,3213_5927718,00.html

by XTI Jon Snow Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 13:59

Whats different?

by Slider S15 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 16:15

lol not sure its gotta be somethin lol

by nickyf1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 16:42

Looks very tidy

by nickyf1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 17:36

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81365

Awsome looking car! Great proportions, nice short nose too Very Happy

by XTI Jon Snow Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 17:37

Looks really boxy and not that good looking tbh. but im sure all the brits will eat it up like fish and chips

by lfcnicklfc Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 17:37

Nice

by XTI Jon Snow Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 17:47

Just disvovered this rendering of the USF1 Car. Inderesting shark fin and spoiler IMO

by Slider S15 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 17:51

XTI Nightrider wrote:Just disvovered this rendering of the USF1 Car. Inderesting shark fin and spoiler IMO

How about the swept back front wing...? Also quite "interesting" looking...

by racelegend MB1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 18:10

gorgeous! i was just watching the video of the lotus today at work, as the guys had been up to help em set up the 'box, its sounds awesome too. sorry to say that i obviously cant get hold of the video, but take my word it looks good. Nice to see a lot of green and yellow Smile

Great lines. especially like the negine cover, best yet. mainly cos it doesnt touch the rear wing Razz

by nickyf1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 18:19

Sometimes I wish Forza had a car editor so we could have our own Grand Prix championship with original designs from each team....

Ohh and Matt, im looking at applying for various apprenticeships as an alternative to uni, and x trac is one I have been looking at Wink

by racelegend MB1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 18:49

ok mate. u moving down south then Very Happy

. ha and its xtrac, all one word mate. but if you are serious (doubting it) i can help Wink

Look if you ar einterested in engineering the best way to do well is to start at the bottom. its far to complex to come in at the top. all our design enginners, even if they have come through uni, work on the shop floor for six months minimum.

I get baffled everyday by how the parts work. im still understanding how a modern raicng diff works. let alone the rest of the stuff!

by nickyf1 Tue 9 Feb 2010 - 22:50

Well at the moment im applying for an Engineering Apprenticeship at Rolls Royce which is near home, but once ive done that im free to either stay there or move into more motorsporty parts of the industry.

by lfcnicklfc Wed 10 Feb 2010 - 7:48

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81366

Red Bull RB6 unveiled looks very similar to last years car but is that such a bad thing? The front nose looks a bit different and the paint is shiney!

by nickyf1 Wed 10 Feb 2010 - 8:16

Haha, shiney!

by Slider S15 Wed 10 Feb 2010 - 12:09

Jerez Test - Day 1 - Morning Times:

Unofficial Times
1. N. Rosberg Mercedes GP W01 1:20.927 11 laps
2. S. Buemi Toro Rosso STR5 1:21.031 +0.104 9 aps
3. N. Hülkenberg Williams FW32 1:22.243 +1.316 17 laps
4. F. Alonso Ferrari F10 1:22.895 +1.968 11 laps
5. K. Kobayashi Sauber C29 1:23.787 +2.860 7 laps
6. J. Button McLaren MP4-25 1:24.947 +4.020 5 laps
7. V. Liuzzi Force India VJM-03 1:24.968 +4.041 6 laps
8. V. Petrov Renault R30 1:25.440 +4.513 9 laps
9. M. Webber Red Bull Racing RB6 1:26.502 +5.575 5 laps

Source: planetf1.com

by Slider S15 Wed 10 Feb 2010 - 16:47

Jerez Test - Day 1 - Afternoon/Wet Times:

Unofficial Wet Times
1. Hulkenberg Williams 1:28.606
2. Alonso Ferrari 1:28.7
3. Button McLaren 1:30
4. Webber Red Bull 1:30
5. Kobayashi Sauber 1:31
6. Rosberg Mercedes GP 1:32
7. Liuzzi Force India 1:32
8. Buemi Toro Rosso 1:33
9. Petrov Renault 1:34
10. Glock Virgin Racing 1:38

Source: Planetf1.com

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