Boredguy Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 As a F1 YouTuber twetted yesterday, when codemasters release the F1 2017 game and you try and use the "look behind" view all your gonna see on that Force India is the shark wing. I know why they are using it again (to get clean air for the rear wing and the dirty air to break high enough above it) but they are not the nicest of things to look at. Also someone has already taken the front nose of that car and added some eyes so it looks like something with their arms up!
MartinT Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 You can't tell volume from a video. However, it does look good and the engine note is fine for a turbo unit. They are never going to scream like the old V10s.
timbo343 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Ooooh.. heres the W08 from Merc... http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/motorsport/590820/Mercedes-car-new-season-Lewis-Hamilton if you cant get on the daily star heres another link https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-mercedes-f1-car-breaks-cover-at-silverstone-876241/ And it looks great. I cant believe how skinny the rear of car is!! Edited February 23, 2017 by timbo343 1
CHiLL Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Other than the shark fin, one other thing I don't like is how wide the floor is behind the side pods. It's mostly notable from aerial shots. It just doesn't look right, as if it's been accidentally left on.
Patrick Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 You can't tell volume from a video. However, it does look good and the engine note is fine for a turbo unit. They are never going to scream like the old V10s. I'm aware of that. What i'm asking if they are any louder. I'll look for myself when i get home, can't unblock youtube just for that haha.
XiJ Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 The new cars are fugly. The best thing so far are the liveries. Merc looks sweet from shots today. Big birthday for me yesterday and my wife booked for us to go watch testing at Barcelona next week - with paddock tour. Looking forward to that!
6Foot2 Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Link: 2017 F1 cars are launched — in pictures With the 2017 season starting next month, the teams are starting to unveil their new cars and we can now see how the radical regulation changes have affected the visual impact of Formula One. We will be adding to this gallery whenever a new car is launched.
synaesthesia Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Ugh. Ferrari 2017 hasn't improved. New Ferrari SF70H revealed for 2017 F1 season | F1 News Some people actually think that looks nice... another phallic nose setup, dodgy wings and another one with that stupid fin. No, I'm not talking about Raikkonen!
bald_pig Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 In case anyone isn't aware, Mclaren's reveal will be live-streamed at 11am today: McLaren Formula 1 - How to watch the MCL32 car launch
synaesthesia Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Just had a closer look at this years Mercedes - https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tech-analysis-dissecting-the-new-mercedes-w08-876602/ Holy S... That's one intricate beast! Reminds me of the 2008 Mclaren monster.
Boredguy Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 ooo nice new colours on the McLaren, Orangey/Red and black
bald_pig Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 ooo nice new colours on the McLaren, Orangey/Red and black I'm liking that a lot.
synaesthesia Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Colours aren't bad. Good front end. Another silly fin.
Boredguy Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 The Fins will be a major thing this year to help keep the dirty air above the rear wing
teejay Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Not impressed with the livery, how anyone can make orange look boring I've no idea.
synaesthesia Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Indeed. Odd how once again Mercedes end up with the best looking car by a LONG way, yet still always the quickest. Yet to be seen about the performance though, and they are likely to test a fin (other than Bottas... OK, I'll stop now). They just always remind me of the 1995 McLaren, easily one of the ugliest cars I remember.
Boredguy Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Merc are testing the fin and the T wing this next week. Will be interesting to see how the new Power units compare as they have all made changes since last year (apart from Sauber which has the 2016 Spec Ferarri motor still)
bald_pig Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Not impressed with the livery, how anyone can make orange look boring I've no idea. You think it looks boring?!? I think it looks fantastic, and I may be delusional, but I reckon Honda have something up their sleeve for this years engine.
teejay Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 You think it looks boring?!? I think it looks fantastic, and I may be delusional, but I reckon Honda have something up their sleeve for this years engine. The paint job is a knock off of the 2007 Spyker.
bald_pig Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 The paint job is a knock off of the 2007 Spyker. If you say so, I can't see it myself.
Tesla Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Another silly fin. Isn't Raikonnen and Bottas enough? 1
tmoon-mint Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 I am probably biased since I have supported McLaren as long as I can remember but I think minus the shark finn the McLaren looks fantastic. Loving the orange. The Force India looks awful especially with the piece of plasterboard attached to the engine cover.
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