Formula One?

mike31154 · #1 03-31-2009, 02:26 AM

I might be persuaded to follow F1 again if they make them put real gearshifts with clutches (manual xmission) back into the cars.

VFX · #2 03-31-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

I might be persuaded to follow F1 again if they make them put real gearshifts with clutches (manual xmission) back into the cars.

That would result in more locked wheels, blown engines & missed gear shifts.

Would be cheaper than the semi-auto 'boxes they're using & would make the racing even better!

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bullit67 · #3 03-31-2009, 03:18 AM

Well as far as the truth in 24 documentary goes if you live south of the boarder you can download it for free from itunes but for use north of the boarder we are S.O.L. for the time being. and it sounds like you cant buy the DVD it was a free promo handed out by audi at races and so on.

mike31154 · #4 03-31-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VFX

That would result in more locked wheels, blown engines & missed gear shifts.

Would be cheaper than the semi-auto 'boxes they're using & would make the racing even better!

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Exactly, real driving.

VFX · #5 03-31-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

Exactly, real driving.

With all the controversial rule changes, stewards decisions, team protests & revisions to the points system real driving would distract from the F1 circus act!

That being said slicks, KERS & revised aero regs have brought us that bit closer to decent racing.

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bullit67 · #6 06-13-2009, 02:34 PM

Well finally got to see truth in 24 last night on Speed. I have always been an audi racing fan and I knew they were good but this makes you really appreciate just how good that team really is.

Skimmin · #7 06-13-2009, 04:14 PM

Wow some nice changes! I may have to start watching again. Should keep things real interesting this year for sure!

JDigital · #8 06-13-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

Exactly, real driving.

hahahhaa.... cuz they aren't already some some of the best drivers in the world...

Real driving eh? You do realize they have 30-50 buttons/knobs/switches on the steering wheel that they are constantly adjusting throughout the race at top speeds, adjusting brake balance for certain corners, adjusting front wing to change downforce, all while driving within 1.5secs of each others lap times... Yea these guys don't have enough on their plate, might as well slap another pedal and shift knob in the car....

As for anyone curious about KERS... Here is a video from Mclaren showing their KERS system.. unfortunately you can't understand much unless you know German...

KERS usually adds 25-30kgs to the chassis and provides 80HP for 6.6secs which can be used in 1 long burst or multiple times for shorter bursts PER lap, and the only team that has used it EVERY race this year is Mclaren, Ferrari have been on and off with the system pretty much lighting on fire inside Kimi's car, BMW has scrapped it pretty much until they get their Aero figured out, and Renault has had it in and out but mostly out, if memory serves me correct, no one else is using it or even have the system at their disposal to try... Mclaren will probably end up providing Force India and Brawn with the KERS system in the future as they are already both running Mercedes engines...

Here's the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4_Nmr2Hmwc