MrRalphMan Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You think that's ugly... watch this space.... So when can we expect to see it? And what parts have you worked on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 What do you know about the 89 / 90 year Arrows A11B Tony, anything? Unfortunately it was before my time, so really nothing. Tony, I might be being blonde but, FWF? Front Wing Flap? RCD? FWF = Front wing flap RCD = Rear Central Diffuser So when can we expect to see it? And what parts have you worked on? We're launching in March I believe it is. Although strictly speaking my role isn't to work on the cars themselves at all, but due to staff shortages I actually did all the initial surfaces for the car just over a year ago. So literally everything from the nose through to the RIS (Rear Impact Structure). In fact I drew the first 7 concepts I think it was by the time I managed to pass on the work on in April, but I think we got up to something like version 28 by the time we released the final surfaces, so I doubt very much that little if any of my original surfaces have made it to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 RCD? Really Cr@p Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Unfortunately it was before my time, so really nothing. FWF = Front wing flap RCD = Rear Central Diffuser We're launching in March I believe it is. Although strictly speaking my role isn't to work on the cars themselves at all, but due to staff shortages I actually did all the initial surfaces for the car just over a year ago. So literally everything from the nose through to the RIS (Rear Impact Structure). In fact I drew the first 7 concepts I think it was by the time I managed to pass on the work on in April, but I think we got up to something like version 28 by the time we released the final surfaces, so I doubt very much that little if any of my original surfaces have made it to the car. Wow, that's pretty cool.. What are you normally meant to be doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Really Cr@p Driver ooohhhhh that was low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wow, that's pretty cool.. What are you normally meant to be doing? I'm in charge of Aeromechanical R&D. Basically improving the capability and efficiency of the wind tunnel and any other test equipment used in evaluating and improving the aerodynamic package. (Just using big words to make it sound impressive ) However I spent many years surfacing bodywork and designing the scale models used in wind tunnel testing which is why I keep being asked to help out when they run short of design resource. Hopefully that's a thing of the past nowadays though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Toyota's car for 2009; http://www.f1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8841.html I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yeah that looks pretty nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The front wing endplates are the most interesting feature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Toyota's car for 2009; http://www.f1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8841.html I like it. Will have to bookmark that page at the Melbourne GP so everyone can remember what the things look like as they trundle round in 15th and 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Will have to bookmark that page at the Melbourne GP so everyone can remember what the things look like as they trundle round in 15th and 16th. He's raggin on Toyota, get him Boyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7833402.stm Ron Dennis stepping down prior to this year's season. I wonder how Whitmarsh will cope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Shame. You just know the haters are going to say it's because of FIA pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Well hopefully it'll allow him to guide the McLaren road car project. I do wish that there wasn't so much politics in motorsport though, particularly F1. Whilst some of the drivers have a keep sense of sportsmanship the teams and what goes on behind the scenes does not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Well hopefully it'll allow him to guide the McLaren road car project. ( I keep seeing that drive past my house, can never get my camera out quick enough as it drives past - it looks funny with the black and white 'zebra' style bodywork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm in charge of Aeromechanical R&D. Basically improving the capability and efficiency of the wind tunnel and any other test equipment used in evaluating and improving the aerodynamic package. (Just using big words to make it sound impressive ) However I spent many years surfacing bodywork and designing the scale models used in wind tunnel testing which is why I keep being asked to help out when they run short of design resource. Hopefully that's a thing of the past nowadays though.... Let me know if you guys ever need a SQL DBA to handle all your data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And 24*7 operations staff to ensure unbroken access... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Sad to see Ron is stepping down but his focus is on the "group" now which needs him more than ever. F1 is going to get tough financially going forward and they need to concentrate on other aspects of business now. Whitmarsh is a very capable guy, I'm sure he'll do well. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Drove past the honda site this afternoon in Banbury, and the banners are still up with what seems like some activity so at least there is still something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 LOL - Gav - Button in the BrawnGP (Honda) just set the fastest lap of the week in testing by a second! http://www.autosport.com/ And if that wasn't shocking enough...McLaren are in trouble...Wind Tunnel results have led them down the wrong path, haven't been within a second of the Ferrari's for 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 LOL - Gav - Button in the BrawnGP (Honda) just set the fastest lap of the week in testing by a second! http://www.autosport.com/ And if that wasn't shocking enough...McLaren are in trouble...Wind Tunnel results have led them down the wrong path, haven't been within a second of the Ferrari's for 2 weeks. Hehehehe, It shows I don't keep up with F1 all the time , just thought of Honda on my way up to my dad's as I drive past the premises on the A43. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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