Mercedes AMG F1 W05

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SidSidney wrote:
stefan_ wrote:2014 Australian Grand Prix - Friday, 14.03.2014
http://i.imgur.com/nhe3IrL.jpg
- use of good old cable ties to hold the master cylinders in place, love that!
They've done that for years.

Could someone please show me a picture of how the rapid fastener for the nose cone works?

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What is that round thingy on the outside of the wing near the endplate ? Is it to balance flex or something else ?

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BorisTheBlade
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Infra-red camera for the tyre temperature and wear measurements. It's been introduced last year.

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BorisTheBlade wrote:Infra-red camera for the tyre temperature and wear measurements. It's been introduced last year.
Ah , nice short clear answer .. I upped you +1 .

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Did they run the new FW in FP2?

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LightningLewis wrote:Did they run the new FW in FP2?
yes both cars

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LightningLewis wrote:Did they run the new FW in FP2?
Yes, an onboard from Lewis' car (shown after FP2 was over), did show the new wing was fitted.

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according to AMuS they had to change the engine of hamiltons car before fp1. becouse the car didn't leave the pit it doesn't count as an engine from the 5 you have.
source:
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/form ... 00578.html

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Where are their new engine cover / side pods? Images?

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tranquility2k4 wrote:Where are their new engine cover / side pods? Images?
Hopefully we'll get a lot more of those shots later.

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via AMUS

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new wing in FP2

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Very interestingly that they dropped, after 5 seasons plus this season's testing, the double endplate design.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe they run a higher AoA nearer the inside, compared to the previous wing. This could explain why they extended the slots between the elements.

It's an evolution, but with a big step. I'll make an update about this after this weekend.
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New role hoop intakes aren't very pleasing on the eye.
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turbof1 wrote:Very interestingly that they dropped, after 5 seasons plus this season's testing, the double endplate design.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe they run a higher AoA nearer the inside, compared to the previous wing. This could explain why they extended the slots between the elements.

It's an evolution, but with a big step. I'll make an update about this after this weekend.
The way the flaps curve down at the outter edges sort of make it still a double endplate design. The flap just does double duty.
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They are running a standard spring/damper between the front two push rods. Is this damper the one that is linked to the rear?
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