No it's purpose was not to allow the floor to flex to much downwards because than it would have been destroyed when going over the curbs (or is it kerbs?).Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
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No it's purpose was not to allow the floor to flex to much downwards because than it would have been destroyed when going over the curbs (or is it kerbs?).Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Yes (it's kerbs btw ;) ), that was one purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
It only works at high speed, not the speed they go over kerbs. Its purpose was to reduce drag on the straights.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
I found this...
(my underlines)
"If the front of the floor drops at speed it could create an aerodynamic stall, which improves straightline performance.
That won’t necessarily show up with stunning speed trap figures, as it could also allow cars to run a bit more wing and have better performance – with less taken out of the tires – in the corners.
The rules allow for a certain amount of “absorption” in that area of the car because the floor takes a lot of punishment from the curbs, and if it is too rigid, the chassis would suffer. However, if the floor is actually capable of lowering, it would be an illegal movable aerodynamic device.
All cars have a form of stay holding the front of the floor in place, but rivals noticed an unusually complex arrangement on the Ferrari when the bodywork was off the car in the Melbourne pit garage.
"
Also the likely answer to why they were allowed to run...
Ron is quoted as saying...
"“There is a whole range of things that come to light in the first race and you go and you say what is legal, and what is not legal. Most teams are given that current race to enjoy the benefit of the doubt. I think there will be a rationalization of some aspects of some cars that would close the gap if no one did anything."
http://www.totalf1.com/view-article.php?newsid=197806
So it was illegal, but not a conspiracy after all. Phew!! :)
What kind of speeds have F1 cars through the Lesmo's? Or through Eau Rouge?Quote:
Originally Posted by passmeatissue
I dare say they go over 200 kmh there, and there are other so called chicanes where they do 200 kmh.
It drops at speed. So they wouldn't calibrate it to lower the floor over kerbs. Well, only once... :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Drivers head is situated in the airflow to and isn't part of the suspension and isn't governed by any other regulation, it can also act like a mass damper, so what is it? :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by janneppi
Ioan, I didn't think the drivers used their head any more - just look at Alonso and Hamilton for proof !
Simple, just re site the drivers head to his crotch. It's out of the air flow then. There is a common side effect to this however, a tendency to crash more often than Andrea de Cesaris!! :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
WOW! It's the middle of November and we're still re-hashing a single device that only ran in the first race of the season! Remember, it was a device that the FIA did not determine to be illegal (no disqualifications) and no formal appeal was launched by any other team. I think it's time to drop it - it just leads to frustration no matter which side you're on.
I'm surprised that there isn't still a thread going on about the McLaren brake-steer pedal! :)