- Login or Register
No account yet? Sign up
Honda F1 project leader Yusuke Hasegawa has outlined a number of reasons why Honda has been struggling so badly in the beginning of the 2017 Formula One season. He confirmed that lots of problems were not discovered while running on the dynamo meter.
Yes, except that ISFDs are too bulky to be used in anything but stationary turbomachinery.galien wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 02:24
That’s you’re talking about?
http://www.engineerlive.com/content/dam ... -stability
Three engines used across the two tests, as planned beforehand rather than because of issues (from Ted's Notebook, Test 2 Day 3, interviewing James Key at approx 1 min 40 sec into the video).godlameroso wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 20:18Honda will equip the Aus spec engine in the STR13 this week, a small step forward is expected for Melbourne, there haven't been any serious setbacks or stoppages, and it's NOT a new engine each day. Everything is going according to plan.
Interesting subject. Can remember RG500 works engines destroying themselves. unique situation in that there is a consequencial (new word) engine design resulting in the bearing having to control all vibrations and with only a smell of 2T oil to lube they were dependent on clearance. They were 2 sizes too big on that and kahboom. The factory engineers would not accept that until an independent test done by the mechanic proved it, very tense time and the rider not happy because of his skin. More an insight into factory, dare I say it, culture than anything.Mudflap wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 21:03Yes, except that ISFDs are too bulky to be used in anything but stationary turbomachinery.galien wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 02:24
That’s you’re talking about?
http://www.engineerlive.com/content/dam ... -stability
Aero engines typically use annular springs (squirrel cage) to support the SFD while smaller applications rely solely on the stiffness of the oil film.
Good stuff if you ask me! Honda has to be aggressive. No better time than now to test different concepts.bigblue wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 01:33Three engines used across the two tests, as planned beforehand rather than because of issues (from Ted's Notebook, Test 2 Day 3, interviewing James Key at approx 1 min 40 sec into the video).godlameroso wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 20:18Honda will equip the Aus spec engine in the STR13 this week, a small step forward is expected for Melbourne, there haven't been any serious setbacks or stoppages, and it's NOT a new engine each day. Everything is going according to plan.
For interest, later on in the video Ted says Renault have used one engine.
Interested to see if they hang their nuts out tomorrow with the Aus Spec engine and low fuel Q runs on HS/US tyres.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 02:30Good stuff if you ask me! Honda has to be aggressive. No better time than now to test different concepts.bigblue wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 01:33Three engines used across the two tests, as planned beforehand rather than because of issues (from Ted's Notebook, Test 2 Day 3, interviewing James Key at approx 1 min 40 sec into the video).godlameroso wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 20:18Honda will equip the Aus spec engine in the STR13 this week, a small step forward is expected for Melbourne, there haven't been any serious setbacks or stoppages, and it's NOT a new engine each day. Everything is going according to plan.
For interest, later on in the video Ted says Renault have used one engine.
Going back to the PU, the difference in length I was asked between the Spec 3.XX and 4 was slightly over 4 cm and now that things are becoming more transparent, that was an issue with McLaren specifically PP. There was also a 4 kg difference in weight.
IIRC Wazari San stated months ago that the spec 4 was a few cm's longer and heavier. Primarily at the heads due to the combustion concept. Wasari San I hope I am correct and not misquoting you.4cm longer? 4kg lighter?
3 engines makes sense though:bigblue wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 01:33Three engines used across the two tests, as planned beforehand rather than because of issues (from Ted's Notebook, Test 2 Day 3, interviewing James Key at approx 1 min 40 sec into the video).godlameroso wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 20:18Honda will equip the Aus spec engine in the STR13 this week, a small step forward is expected for Melbourne, there haven't been any serious setbacks or stoppages, and it's NOT a new engine each day. Everything is going according to plan.
For interest, later on in the video Ted says Renault have used one engine.
As i understood that. They used 2 engines during first testing and swapped it each day. they used a day for inspection and swapped it back in. In second testing they are using 3rd engini wich is Aus spec.ArcticWolfie wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 13:413 engines makes sense though:bigblue wrote: ↑09 Mar 2018, 01:33Three engines used across the two tests, as planned beforehand rather than because of issues (from Ted's Notebook, Test 2 Day 3, interviewing James Key at approx 1 min 40 sec into the video).godlameroso wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 20:18Honda will equip the Aus spec engine in the STR13 this week, a small step forward is expected for Melbourne, there haven't been any serious setbacks or stoppages, and it's NOT a new engine each day. Everything is going according to plan.
For interest, later on in the video Ted says Renault have used one engine.
1st to put some milage on and send it back to Sakura for testing/checking.
2nd engine to continue the car testing.
3rd engine to test some engine updates for the upcoming race weekend.
498 LapsKey: They really have only run one engine for the entirety of Test 02.
https://scuderiatororosso.redbull.com/e ... 02-day-4-2
That's itetusch wrote:I was ok if Honda can finish season with 5 unit but they look better. Again I hope to see power updates rather than seeing them finishing whole season with only 3 unit.
I'd bet they go for the same strategy as Renault and bring 4. That will allow them more development. Maybe not, but I could see it happening.