2 quick questions

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tooshaggy
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Joined: 13 Feb 2007, 04:53
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2 quick questions

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1. What does the wing-like flap just INSIDE the air intake on the 2007 Ferrari do, or we think it does?

2. Why has nobody mentioned the black clip on the bottom of the visor of M. Schumacher's helmet lasy year and Raik's this year? To me it is obviously a response to the problem of a visor flipping open during an accident like R. Schumacher's did at Indy.

Thanks! :D
MG

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mini696
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1. The air intake "wing" diverts air onto something in the rear of the car. I cant remember what exactly (possibly an oil cooler or shock absorber) for cooling. I believe thats what the third "exhaust" is for on the Ferrari (it exhausts the air from the intake).

2. The clip on the front of the helmet allows one handed operation of the visor. There are issues with the old style clips (either side of the visor), the cockpit surround was getting in the way when MS tried to open his visor.

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tooshaggy
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Thanks a bunch!
Cheers