Dallara is testing new rear wheel guards to used for Indy and Fontanna. Idea is to reduce drag on the component.
Dallara tweaks rear wheel guards design for Indianapolis and Auto Club Speedway - IndyCar news - AUTOSPORT.com
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Dallara is testing new rear wheel guards to used for Indy and Fontanna. Idea is to reduce drag on the component.
Dallara tweaks rear wheel guards design for Indianapolis and Auto Club Speedway - IndyCar news - AUTOSPORT.com
Perhaps removal of the guards would help. Just a wishful thinking.
Some of us think they are a GOOD thing. Not pretty, but good nonetheless. I want car launching to fade to a distant memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by FIAT1
Gary
Agree to some degree. There is more to flying cars then bumpers(Mario at Indy practice lap). How good they really are is to be found out. I'm all for safety, but pack racing on high banked oval is the bigger enemy, as there was not big epidemic of flying cars in 90's with much faster speeds. Some of us see things differently. I hope that magic bumper is a solution, but is still hideous looking and perhaps could be designed better. Just my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by garyshell
I'm with you. Eliminate pack racing and keep the cars open wheel. But since I don't see the end to pack racing under current specs, then it's probably necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by FIAT1
And I don't think these things would've made any difference in Wheldon's case. He didn't launch because he ran over another car's rear wheel.
Unfortunately, even sedans get launched.
Watch a few YouTube racecar crash compilations.
Sure, but what is the most common cause of launching in open wheel cars? The very thing these bumpers try to address.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nem14
Gary
Well the new car isn't a beauty, it seems Dallara just cant build a beautiful race car but it isn't as ugly as the old one...so I will take it. The sound says race car though...and THAT to me is more important. The old Honda's just didn't work for me.
Has anyone seen any mention on development/testing/etc on the JDampers?
I saw a brief mention somewhere, perhaps Racecar Engineering magazine, but other than that, nothing. I would be very interested to hear more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad_Hatter
The conspiracy theorist in me says that's probably a good bit of the reason that Penske is still on top. :D
As I am a car lover so i am very excited about the cars because some new cars are ready to arrive in the market like audi q3,mitsubishi colt,chevrolet enjoy and I know that just like me many of the people are waiting for the same eagerly.
Some time ago I believe I posted a link to the same article. But since then I've not heard or read anything.
The J-damper was at the back of my mind when I read some of the quotes from the drivers too. Also, unless I'm mistaken Penske shocks are spec. But, if they were Ohlins, Koni, whatever it wouldn't make too much of a difference. Penske employs top talent(even though I rarely cheer them on and hate to admit it) and has the resources to use it well...
I don't think there's any conspiracy. Penskes advantage with shock technology has been well known for probably close to 20 years now.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
Good view of paint schemes and cars on track......drivers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylTO_n-iwQs
Yeah, I realize that, hence my big 'ole grin. I guess my sarcasm doesn't work so well in computer form sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelred5
The car looks good and bad. Sounds great!! Drivers are great!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AYmEexP6rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDttjqGMNM
Sorry, but I can't say whoa... I have to learn to like it.
A real good look at the cars in action! They sound a bit more like ALMS then the indycars I used to know, but certainly better than what the IRL put out!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_X_L3LfqFg
...a peace of good news, Dallara will not build IndyCar aero kits for 2013 - Autoweek
Ugly, but sooo much better sounding. Hallelujah!
Why is that good news?Quote:
Originally Posted by FIAT1
Drivers opinions of the car.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy_uclZ2tJ4
Best news so far this season. Why? Dallara, self explanatory.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
More great stuff!!!
VIDEO: 2012 Dallara DW12 Indy Car Tech Review Pt. 1
When the Dallara chassis was chosen one of the big selling points would be the availability of different bodywork kits so the cars wouldn't all look the same and hide the fact that it is a Spec Chassis series.Quote:
Originally Posted by FIAT1
As of today with that announcement the cars will all look the same for the next 2 years.
Not good news in my opinion,
My understanding is that Dallara will not build bodywork kits therefore others will build their own starting 2013. We are in 2012 that would mean next year. I did not hear any other news.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
What was today's announcement?Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
Gary
What announcement came out today?Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
I got this from the article:
Quote:
Instead, Chevrolet, Honda, Lotus and perhaps other companies that IndyCar is talking to will build the kits that will make the Dallara cars different in appearance and performance. Teams will be limited to two different kinds of kits, but most figure to use the ones produced by the manufacturer that builds their engines.
Quote:
Originally Posted by garyshell
No announcement.
I am just saying that as of today there is no official announcement of a bodykit
I love sports car prototype, but open wheel should be just that, open wheel at least on road and street tracks. Back of the car is f ugly. I just had to say that. There must be a better way. Now let's race. Go Graham!!!
Some electrical issues reeking havoc in the first race. Sounds familiar!! I remember the same type of thing happening with the DP01. It cost Bourdais his win!! It was sorted out pretty quickly though.........
INDYCAR: Tech Bosses Provide Updates On Engines, Electronics, Aero Kits
Good news. Looks like next year will be extremely competitive on all levels.
This question has probably already been asked & answered. But why does the new car have a typical airbox? Wasn't the decision to go with turbo engines made long before the design of the car came together? I realize that the roll hoop is probably incorporated into the inlet. But... :confused:
Airbox is there to draw away attention from lawnmower design side pods. I think that car would look much better without it. I'm all for safety,but there is way to make car look much better. Function of the airbox is none, and many would differ, but there is no need for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
The answer Tony Cottman keeps giving has to do with making sure no turbocharger is any more efficent than the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
In regards to the airbox, I thought I read somewhere that the reasoning was that atmospheric air has to get to the Turbo\engine (cooling?) and this was more efficient than the way it was done in the CART days. But I agree with most here, it would be a site for many sore eyes, and visually set Indycar apart from virtually all other open wheel series if they returned to the once traditional roll hoop. But we are only the hardcore and we are only the majority of the hardcore (which probably translates to the majority of viewers) so our opinions matter little.
With new oval package , car looks like mini deltawing. I'm gona say one more time, I hate back of the car and bumpers. There must be better design for this.
http://www.indycar.com/News/2012/Apr...tests-new-aero
The DW12 looks smaller overall compared to the previous Dallara. I haven't seen any side by side pics. I would think it's similar in size to the DP01, which was smaller than the Lolas and Reynards.
I did quick search on pole times. I'm not sure if the St. Pete course has changed since the last Champ Car race there but if it hasn't, then Will Power's qualifying would've placed him second to Bourdais in the Champ Car race.
You are correct, but Bourdais had obout 200hp more in Champcar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic
Those rear wings are different!! I wonder how they are for drafting. Honestly, I think they look badass though!!
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