Mclaren MP4-30 Honda

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ajnšpric_pumpa wrote:MP4-30 in Barcelona going to FIA inspection today.

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via @AlbertFabregaCA
great look at how tight that rear end is. is that similar to Jerez or has it even been made tighter?
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Looks the same to me. Don't expect (many) new Parts in the next 4 Days, even if it's hard to not take every Picture apart and search for tiny bits. :D :D
We'll have enough of that at the last Test i guess.
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Why inspection today? They won't run today won't they?

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Well if they do it today they can run whenever they want tomorrow and/or react if anything isn't ok. Just saves some Time / Trouble in the Morning.
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Hail22 wrote:
Edit: Does anyone know whether Mclaren is running a Carbon fibre gearbox housing or the conventional titanium case?
Carbon gearbox housing are seriously old the first McLaren to have this was the MP4-17 in 2002.
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Mesteño wrote:Why inspection today? They won't run today won't they?
i think most cars will undergo this tomorrow or some other day during BCN1 test but since Mclaren was there for the last two day they probably took the opportunity and did it today.
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Apparently the Honda engine is sounding ok this time.

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AmuS reports the Engine Sounds different that the Jerez one. Would be interesting if that's just Software related or part of the apparent massive Update to the Engine.
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http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo- ... 8f3c7859-4

Check this pic out.

There's a hole on the front wing end plate, quite a big one, I've never seen one there before nor has anyone pointed one out.
Is it a new thing? Or have others been doing it too? Don't tell me red bull have :roll:
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Thunders wrote:AmuS reports the Engine Sounds different that the Jerez one. Would be interesting if that's just Software related or part of the apparent massive Update to the Engine.
Didn't Mecca say they'd be using different test engines throughout the test period?

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CjC wrote:http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo- ... 8f3c7859-4

Check this pic out.

There's a hole on the front wing end plate, quite a big one, I've never seen one there before nor has anyone pointed one out.
Is it a new thing? Or have others been doing it too? Don't tell me red bull have :roll:
The link leads us to the all famous autosport subscription page; I guess we'll have to wait for Sutton pictures.
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Bloody hell! Me and autosports infamous paywall saga...

I hope some one can find it and wanted to share my excitement with you all :P

Edit- now I've clicked the link I can see the Autosport+ logo
Just a fan's point of view

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is already on amus gallery ...

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From the AMuS Gallery:

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