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[chiuey]

yeah sorry guys, was clearing out debris from my hair.


j/k

Well so there are a few explosions last night and as many of you will know from the news reports it was fired from RPGs (M-79) the death toll from this attack ranges between 1-3 people depending on which news agency you follow. The numbers of injured are in the 40s-50s, but shell shock is currently being considered as a form of injury by the news and media.

My honest opinion the intensity that is being reported ranges from one day to the next, even the residents are informed on varying degrees of danger from one day to the next. My Office is right around the corner from the main zone they have occupied, and I'm growing pretty frustrated by all this as I just want to know if my team can make it to work or not as we're having problems keeping up to date and on schedule with our projects. There seems to be no real inherent danger during the day time, most the shit goes down in the evening, but that hasn't stopped a larger number of my staff from missing work.

My political opinion is that both sides are morons who are incapable of accomplishing anything what so ever. All the political leaders on both sides are puppets of some bigger hidden figure. Both side no longer have any substantial valid arguments for their actions and are just putting this economy further into the depths of hell.

I've grown tired of updating on FB every time I hear something that I consider substantial, as NOTHING happens.

The explosions were a rogue attack, but by whom we don't really know. It was a real show of restraint by the military stationed in that area to not fire back at the red shirt camps (source of RPG attack), as any show of force by both sides will result in the mass confrontation that is boiling just below the surface.

I will update again if something substantial comes up, and if I see any F1 drivers in town I will also be sure to take pics and post.

[DrDickAction]

Glad that you're ok.

I think we Americans can relate to both sides of a government being completely retarded and inept, we just haven't had people die because of that stupidity in 40 years.

[Redliner]

Glad that you're ok.

I think we Americans can relate to both sides of a government being completely retarded and inept, we just haven't had people die because of that stupidity in 40 years.

I totally didn't mean to use the smiley in my post Meant the smiley...

Anywho, glad to hear you're okay Jeff. As much as our gov't sucks donkey balls on both sides (and no one can disagree with me there) the one good thing is that for the most part, we can remain civil about it. Keep your ass safe bro.

[vietlol]

[Redliner]

They'r talking bout 1.5L turbocharged engines producing 670hp. Really? Why so low

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

They'r talking bout 1.5L turbocharged engines producing 670hp. Really? Why so low

Turbo-era engines were 1.5L and capable of 1500hp in quali trim. I guess the 670 is a conservative estimate at how much power they could extract and still meet the reliability to last for a few races. Even then the FIA would have to impose maximum boost pressure limits (the Honda RA168E at a limited 2.5bar boost was high 600hp range I think). Any more than 1.5L would be too dangerous IMO.

[Redliner]

Turbo-era engines were 1.5L and capable of 1500hp in quali trim. I guess the 670 is a conservative estimate at how much power they could extract and still meet the reliability to last for a few races. Even then the FIA would have to impose maximum boost pressure limits (the Honda RA168E at a limited 2.5bar boost was high 600hp range I think). Any more than 1.5L would be too dangerous IMO.

1.5L V6s tho... I have a feeling these will be 4cyl 1.5s

[AErrorist]

Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Vinnie Chase)

Jaime Alguersuari


Anyone else see the resemblance?

[MrHahn]

Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Vinnie Chase)

Jaime Alguersuari


Anyone else see the resemblance?

They both have dark hair

[Redliner]

So if they're turbos next year, no more over-head intake scoop?

[Nacho]

So if they're turbos next year, no more over-head intake scoop?

Wait, why not?

[vietlol]

no turbos until like 2013

[Redliner]

Wait, why not?

Just thinking engineering - the turbo would sit low for weight distribution as well as next to the exhaust manifold. That would mean the inlet would come in from the side, no? I don't see the inlet piping it from the top.

[doublemeat]

Just thinking engineering - the turbo would sit low for weight distribution as well as next to the exhaust manifold. That would mean the inlet would come in from the side, no? I don't see the inlet piping it from the top.

I would think the intakes would return to the top of the sidepods like this Ferrari F1/87 (beautiful car IMO).

[vietlol]

Pos Driver Car Time
1. Gary Paffett Mercedes 1m33.214s
2. Martin Tomczyk Audi 1m33.290s
3. Bruno Spengler Mercedes 1m33.319s
4. Jamie Green Mercedes 1m33.389s
5. Mattias Ekstrom Audi 1m32.924s
6. Paul di Resta Mercedes 1m33.193s
7. Oliver Jarvis Audi 1m33.296s
8. Mike Rockenfeller Audi 1m33.670s
9. Timo Scheider Audi 1m33.017s
10. Maro Engel Mercedes 1m33.160s
11. Alexandre Premat Audi 1m33.330s
12. Markus Winkelhock Audi 1m33.411s
13. Miguel Molina Audi 1m33.509s
14. Franky Cheng Mercedes 1m33.738s
15. Susie Stoddart Mercedes 1m34.118s
16. Ralf Schumacher Mercedes 1m34.361s
17. David Coulthard Mercedes 1m34.791s
18. Katherine Legge Audi 1m34.948s

DTM quali results for first race

DC: still faster than a woman, well one of them....

[Nacho]

Just thinking engineering - the turbo would sit low for weight distribution as well as next to the exhaust manifold. That would mean the inlet would come in from the side, no? I don't see the inlet piping it from the top.

I think they'd still use the top scoop, as it'll still tend to bring in smoother, cooler, and cleaner air than a side intake.

[DrDickAction]

DTM quali results for first race

DC: still faster than a woman, well one of them....

I'd be more embarrassed about being .4 off of half's pace than getting beat by a woman

[DrDickAction]

I think they'd still use the top scoop, as it'll still tend to bring in smoother, cooler, and cleaner air than a side intake.

And you'd have to have some sort of obstruction above the drivers head for rollover purposes anyway

[Nacho]

And you'd have to have some sort of obstruction above the drivers head for rollover purposes anyway

Good point.

I'd be more embarrassed about being .4 off of half's pace than getting beat by a woman

Also a good point.

[Redliner]

And you'd have to have some sort of obstruction above the drivers head for rollover purposes anyway

True, but longer intake path to a turbo = poorer response. Response is everything in F1, more so than ultimate power - and F1 isn't about ultimate power anyways - me thinks the scoops are going to be like what Doublemeat posted.

However, the top scoop would be perfect for an intercooler...

[Nacho]

True, but longer intake path to a turbo = poorer response. Response is everything in F1, more so than ultimate power - and F1 isn't about ultimate power anyways - me thinks the scoops are going to be like what Doublemeat posted.

However, the top scoop would be perfect for an intercooler...

Longer IC piping should have more of an effect on response than a longer track from open air to the turbo.

[vietlol]

Fernando Alonso has had his thumbs insured by personal sponsor Santander, after striking a new deal with the Spanish banking giant on Monday.

In a press conference held in Madrid, the company announced a new one-year deal with the Ferrari driver, who will now be also sponsored by Santander's insurances branch.

He was already sponsored by the banking branch of the group.

During the event, Santander said it had given Alonso a life and accident insurance, with special coverage for his thumbs, worth 10 million euro.

"Alonso's thumbs are a big symbol as, apart from being essential when driving a Formula 1 car, they represent a sign of victory and that everything is under control and well protected," said Santander in a statement.

Vettel's finger doesnt have shit on Alonso's thumbs

[mads]

Nicobergs GF:

[chiuey]

Nicobergs GF:

are you sure this isn't something from the make a wish foundation? Nico's GF for a day?

if not, she's either a nymph in bed or has a REALLY (X11ty billion) nice personality.

[vietlol]

Nicobergs GF:

I only see Nico in the picture?