Monster Energy Racing - MER-VW1[Model] Launched

[Monster_Energy_F1]

This is my preview poster for Monster Energy Racing's 2012 challenger the MER-VW1, it has been made on Google Sketchup however it has not been completed. It is meant to look the way it does, and hopefully the car will be launched on 7/02/12. Be sure to check out http://formulasketch.co.uk/!

[allstaruk08]

looks cool man. is it to F1 regs? its just the nose looks a little high if it is. you said its being revealed 7/2/2012 but the picture says 7/1/2012 lol

[MIKEY_!]

Nose is definitely too high in this pic.

[Monster_Energy_F1]

Thanks guys for the feedback. Many people have said that the nose is too high, however you ARE allowed to have it a 550 all the way. Sorry for the typo :L

[allstaruk08]

i think its too high or the tyres are too small. the top of the monocoque/nose is almost at the top of the tyre. look at the ferrari which is using the max height and see how much lower their nose is on the tyre.

[jordangp]

Looking at the B-B bulkhead, it looks like its at 550, if that's so then it seems to be legal.

[Monster_Energy_F1]

I will post a picture soon, showing the actual nose. Please give your feedback on that.

[Monster_Energy_F1]

Here is the nose!

[MIKEY_!]

So the whole thing is at 550 along the top? Fair enough. Anyway original sidepods you've got there, might be a bit worried about high CoG. Reminds me of the Renault of 2009 except you've got a HUGE undercut.

[Monster_Energy_F1]

yeah, I'm working on new side pods at the moment. Unfortunately I still have to do a beam wing, and a diffuser so the side pods are the least of my worries. Remember this is just the launch car. I'm planning to have a major upgrade soon...

[Jersey Tom]

I think you may be lacking some rear downforce.

[Monster_Energy_F1]

This is my 2012 challenger for the Formula Sketch championships. I have never attempted something so hard and after nearly 5 months the car is ready. A big thank you to Andy for the endless tutorials and explanations , and Dan who also helped me. Also thank you to Ivan Bianchi/FerrariIvan who helped with many parts too.

Tell me what you think,

Dominic Kara
MONSTER ENERGY RACING

[N12ck]

Looking good

[MIKEY_!]

I like it, I like it a lot. Those sidepods look tiny!

[Monster_Energy_F1]

Petrov testing today at Adelaide. A solid 7th today.