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phil1993
 Post subject: Re: 2011 Launch Thread
PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:45 pm 
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Lotus livery is amazing.
Sauber's is stil very clean but with more sponsors which is good
Renault's isn't great, much preferred last years.

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This car is freaking awesome! 8)
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I really cannot wait until we understand how their exhaust system works!
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To add to that.. and explaining maybe that odd structure at the front of the car..

http://hopkinsonf1.wordpress.com wrote:
Images of Lotus Renault GP’s R31 are all over the internet now, and people analysing the images have noticed that the exhaust exits are nowhere to be seen.

I’m hearing that the car is running an incredibly innovative exhaust system. Rather than routing the exhausts to the rear, the exhaust exits the car at the front, blowing over a front-mounted diffuser to generate additional downforce. If this is true, it would certainly explain the disappearance of the exhaust exits from the expected locations, and would be a major innovation in F1.
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It's nice to see the sauber with sponsors. My initial thoughts on the Renault was that its too busy but I must admit that its growing on me. I think they could have made more of it, guess its subjective though. I like overall style to the cars, no massive changes but enough to improve on last years. Very short nose on the lotus, and no kers.
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Also I prefer the slightly lighter shade of green on this years Lotus.

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Lotus looks awesome. As amq55 said, the shape is no longer boxy and the livery made some improvements to what was already a good one. Definitely one of my favourite cars so far.

Renault would be the best looking car if it wasn't for the Total's red, imo. I love the shape of it's wings and this exhaust thing is already making the winter season much more exciting.

Sauber is the most disapointing car for me. The livery is horrible and it also has the ugliest shape of all cars so far.
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Mäth wrote:
I thought that Mercedes-like airboxes were banned ? :o


The version Mercedes ran IS illegal. I have heard Lotus have a thicker (read wider) blade and therefore is ok.

I like the Lotus a lot. The red spoils what would be a pretty Renault and the Sauber has improved on a good 2010 car. Good going so far chaps.

I fully expect Mercedes to ruin it all tomorrow (based on the image they have released)

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Alonso on Tuesday and Wednesday, Massa on Thursday


Just after they announce the drivers would be treated equally, lol.
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Speedworx wrote:
Mäth wrote:
I thought that Mercedes-like airboxes were banned ? :o


The version Mercedes ran IS illegal. I have heard Lotus have a thicker (read wider) blade and therefore is ok.

I like the Lotus a lot. The red spoils what would be a pretty Renault and the Sauber has improved on a good 2010 car. Good going so far chaps.

I fully expect Mercedes to ruin it all tomorrow (based on the image they have released)

How could you not think that merc teaser pics looked awesome. You have weird tastes lol.
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Me likey all the cars launched so far.
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Good shot of the exhaust-less rear end. Where is it folks?!
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That is equal on Ferrari's terms. :lol:
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It's underneath the bodywork. They are using the bodywork and top of the floor as a sort of double diffuser. It's very clever.

If they are venting it out the front, which I don't believe for a second, then they will introduce serious back pressure problems in the system, as well as creating some hilariously messy high pressure zones around an area that engineers have historically tried to clear up air. Not to mention that the vents which are being called exhausts have no heat shielding at all.
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Here is the new Red Bull RB7 (sorry thats the only pic i found so far...) im sure that will change in couple of hours...
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EDIT: here it is
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nothing too spectacular apart from the shark fin that must be right on the edge of the rules
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The rear end of the new Red Bull is insane... practically nothing there!
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Oh, and here's the first pic of the new Toro Rosso

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I'm the launch king this morning!

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