sandy
|
 |
« on: February 09, 2011, 07:48:24 PM » |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Varmintmist
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2011, 10:56:17 PM » |
|
That was fun
|
|
|
Logged
|
However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Churchill
|
|
|
ricoman
|
 |
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2011, 05:31:18 AM » |
|
great stuff! wonder the cost, so many different F 1 tracks. The sound alone made it worth watching-there is a difference between the eights and twelves.
|
|
|
Logged
|
take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10 98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
|
|
|
Hook#3287
|
 |
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2011, 06:03:21 AM » |
|
That was cool! If you ever get the chance to go to a F1 race. Drop EVERYTHING and go!
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
alph
|
 |
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2011, 09:01:08 AM » |
|
A long time ago, here in Eau Claire, the local billionaire use to race formula one cars and I had the privilege of sitting in one of the cars!! It was at a chevy/toyota dealer getting something done (don't know what) so I snuck over and squeezed into the driver’s seat. Wow, what a nice snug fit!! Low to the ground, just awesome!! Wish I had one.
That billionaire later switched to nascar, to me there's nothing exciting about turning left all the time...... give me my twisting roads any day!!
|
|
|
Logged
|
Promote world peace, ban all religion. Ride Safe, Ride Often!!  
|
|
|
Bobbo
|
 |
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2011, 10:00:06 AM » |
|
great stuff! wonder the cost, so many different F 1 tracks. The sound alone made it worth watching-there is a difference between the eights and twelves.
The sound difference has more to do with the RPM, not the number of cylinders. Those newer engines spin at 18,000+ RPM!
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
shortleg
|
 |
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2011, 11:07:16 AM » |
|
Looks like my wife on her way to work. I love the part where he goes through New York city and blows by the cabbie. Shortleg[Dave]
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Marcel
Guest
|
 |
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2011, 02:19:14 PM » |
|
Like a Bikini.
Or Patriotism
|
|
« Last Edit: February 11, 2011, 02:39:09 PM by Marcel »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Serk
|
 |
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2011, 02:31:25 PM » |
|
Wow, what a nice snug fit!! Low to the ground, just awesome!! Wish I had one. Snug doesn't BEGIN to describe it! Of course, I'm a little larger than the average Indy Car driver, was surprised I fit at all... Hehehe... 
|
|
|
Logged
|
Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ
|
|
|
Marcel
Guest
|
 |
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2011, 02:44:24 PM » |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: February 11, 2011, 03:13:17 PM by Marcel »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
ricoman
|
 |
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2011, 06:09:47 PM » |
|
great stuff! wonder the cost, so many different F 1 tracks. The sound alone made it worth watching-there is a difference between the eights and twelves.
The sound difference has more to do with the RPM, not the number of cylinders. Those newer engines spin at 18,000+ RPM! don't ever believe for one minute that an eight doesn't sound different than a twelve-no matter the rpm. There is a different sound in any/all engines depending on the number of cylinders, 1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 16; blown and/or unblown. I have to be shown that an F1 engine (by any manufacturer) turns anywhere near 18000 rpm. I'm kinda skeptical about that statement, but willing to learn.
|
|
|
Logged
|
take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10 98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
|
|
|
Serk
|
 |
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2011, 06:56:08 PM » |
|
I have to be shown that an F1 engine (by any manufacturer) turns anywhere near 18000 rpm. I'm kinda skeptical about that statement, but willing to learn.
I'm NOT an expert, but was curious so googled on it a bit: The 2009 season limited engines to 18,000 rpm, in order to improve engine reliability and cut costs down. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_carhttp://www.f1technical.net/articles/4And on this page McLaren claims their is/was capable of 19,000 RPM: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/1/7232.htmlWow... Amazing they can get valves to operate at those RPM's! Of course, the Honda CBR600rr is a street legal bike ya' can go get at your dealer with a warranty and everything that maxes out at 15,000 RPM! (And I look REALLLLLLLY funny on one of THOSE!)
|
|
|
Logged
|
Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ
|
|
|
ricoman
|
 |
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2011, 02:06:25 AM » |
|
I have to be shown that an F1 engine (by any manufacturer) turns anywhere near 18000 rpm. I'm kinda skeptical about that statement, but willing to learn.
I'm NOT an expert, but was curious so googled on it a bit: The 2009 season limited engines to 18,000 rpm, in order to improve engine reliability and cut costs down. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_carhttp://www.f1technical.net/articles/4And on this page McLaren claims their is/was capable of 19,000 RPM: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/1/7232.htmlWow... Amazing they can get valves to operate at those RPM's! Of course, the Honda CBR600rr is a street legal bike ya' can go get at your dealer with a warranty and everything that maxes out at 15,000 RPM! (And I look REALLLLLLLY funny on one of THOSE!) Good job on the research. 18000 rpm limit to keep costs down! How much could they save if only 10000? Always glad to learn new stuff-even non Valk stuff.
|
|
|
Logged
|
take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10 98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
|
|
|
Jess Tolbirt
|
 |
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2011, 05:08:33 AM » |
|
in my old modified back in the early 70's i had a 426 dodge that hit 10 grand once,,of course my head was in another world and the rear tires were off the ground from hitting the fence but i swear i heard thet engine whine!!!
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
RP#62
|
 |
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2011, 01:28:52 PM » |
|
I like the New Zealand Toyota Hilux commercial -RP
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|