McLaren MCL32 Honda

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The new Diffusor: https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/statu ... 6631215105 Image

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For Comparison, the "new" Diffusor introduced in Spain, posted by diffuser on the last Page:
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Edit 2: Bargeboards are new too (Pictures from rudex on the autosport forums)

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3 Slots instead of 2 in the Bargeboards and the slots in the Footplate are larger:
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The slots in the floor just outside the barge boards are also new

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The shape right at the end of the BB is also different. This seems more curved than the previous "flat" ending

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McLaren MCL32 tweaked bargeboards and new diffuser

https://maxf1.net/en/mclaren-mcl32-twea ... -diffuser/

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trinidefender wrote:
28 May 2017, 02:57
The slots in the floor just outside the barge boards are also new
The tail end of the bargeboard upright is curved as well. It has a little D shape at the end.

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godlameroso wrote:
02 Jun 2017, 01:36
trinidefender wrote:
28 May 2017, 02:57
The slots in the floor just outside the barge boards are also new
The tail end of the bargeboard upright is curved as well. It has a little D shape at the end.

http://i.imgur.com/6Rb5mzB.jpg
I posted this a while ago !!!

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Shoot you're right! Well all credit goes to you for putting it in the collective consciousness.

I wonder if that part will end up with a slot.
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godlameroso wrote:
02 Jun 2017, 13:35
Shoot you're right! Well all credit goes to you for putting it in the collective consciousness.

I wonder if that part will end up with a slot.
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Is it my imagination or are the Brake Ducts still a lot bigger than other teams's Ducts ?

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Think they're the only ones with the blown front wheel hubs so far.

Might have something to do with it.

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FER also uses them, but their brake duct are very different... I can't say which one is bigger

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I think the slot closest to the wheel is for brake cooling and the other is to blow the hub. McLaren is taking a very methodical approach to the car, starting with a basic design, and slowly bolting on parts. These were all planned updates, it bodes well for the future to see that their approach is working.
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godlameroso wrote:
05 Jun 2017, 03:13
I think the slot closest to the wheel is for brake cooling and the other is to blow the hub. McLaren is taking a very methodical approach to the car, starting with a basic design, and slowly bolting on parts. These were all planned updates, it bodes well for the future to see that their approach is working.

Agree with you. This year the chassis seems to be on a good development path :D


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Nice close-up of new section just in front of the Barge Board.