BMW Sauber F1.09

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modbaraban wrote:Wing supports seem to be inspired by Acura ARX2a and Audi R15.
Actually McLaren had similar pillars for quite a while (since last year at least).

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Car looks like a platypus but i hope it works good.

The top connected pillars and the two mini wings must be good for something.
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OMFG! I really didn't think BMW could possibly make their car any uglier and yet they have! :o =D>
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it kinda reminds me of the original high nose benneton.

meves
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I'm surprised the upper elements of hte wing don't have curved surfaces to help the airflow over the front wheels

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Michiba wrote:it kinda reminds me of the original high nose benneton.
Yeah, me too - I kinda like that car... In a weird way))))

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But those endplates still make me wonder. They look so inelegant, but maybe they are SO elegant, I just can't see the beauty.

What are they, bathroom sinks?

Fan boat hulls?
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i don't know why, but this nose cone reminds me of daffy the duck!
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* sorry for the huge picture size

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There is really something uncomfortable visually with this nosecone, it's worse than the former one, which was already horrible. :sick: Renault must be happy they're not the most disgracious contender anymore...

But from their early pace from practice, it looks there is a solid improvement. Any available pics of their floor?

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i think it is the same difusser ( revised one) like Mario thysen said the new one will be ready in Turkey

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zgred
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Better picture and I agree - this is the same diffuser.

RacingManiac
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looks like they are running inerter too....the shape of that mechanical bits inside the rear deck looks like a leadscrew...

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Michiba wrote:it kinda reminds me of the original high nose benneton.
Wasn't there a Ferrari? Somewhere in 1994 or 1995, it originally came with a low nose, then they changed it mid-season to a high nose. There was a pelican-like hump below the nosecone.

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joseff wrote:
Michiba wrote:it kinda reminds me of the original high nose benneton.
Wasn't there a Ferrari? Somewhere in 1994 or 1995, it originally came with a low nose, then they changed it mid-season to a high nose. There was a pelican-like hump below the nosecone.
i believed it was 1996, with schumachers first year at ferrari, the car was a disaster.
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The end plates really suck appearance wise.. Why can't they just do something fancy like Brawn Or Toyota? I mean this is why I change from BMW to Mclarren.. they are too conservative!
.. I will keep my fingers crossed until qualifying.
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