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Re: Crazy 2012 F1 idea (not sure it's legal, please check!)

Posted: 21 Feb 2012, 10:05
by FW17
Last year redbull made the diffuser taller by blowing the exhaust down to create a fluid diffuser fence.

As this banned this year, can the same be copensated for by the rear brake ducts being used as fences?
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If you see the newly launced w03 the front brake ducts are almost extending to the road

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Re: Crazy 2012 F1 idea (not sure it's legal, please check!)

Posted: 21 Feb 2012, 10:19
by MIKEY_!
That's a good idea, I don't think they can be low enough however.

Re: Crazy 2012 F1 idea (not sure it's legal, please check!)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012, 22:10
by Ferrari_Ivan
good idea!
I was thinking of something similar in recent weeks. my idea is close to yours but not so radical. mine is hidden and easy. I have a question though: assuming the air velocity in the wings instead of the side pods, does not create problems with the air pressure under the car?
I'll explain: if you don't create a specific profile to get downforce, you are likely to reduce the downforce generating the air under the car.
first disturbing the flow.
second creating different levels of air pressure.

i think.