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Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 14:50
by djones
In terms of pushing the engine to test cooling etc...
I saw somewhere (possibly the AS forums) a post that showed the engine mode for Bottas' fastest lap. I can't remember the specifics but the engine was set on a low level. For example, it was running at 3/10 sort of thing.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 14:51
by IvailoStefanovBG
Strat 2 is the highest mode Mercs use in qually. So strat 3 is close and may be suitable for testing.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 14:56
by djones
Sorry, I was using 1 out of 10 as an example rather than what the setting actually was.
It was the opposite end of the qualifying modes though, not close to them.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 15:00
by LM10
djones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 14:50
In terms of pushing the engine to test cooling etc...
I saw somewhere (possibly the AS forums) a post that showed the engine mode for Bottas' fastest lap. I can't remember the specifics but the engine was set on a low level. For example, it was running at 3/10 sort of thing.
Hey my friend. You just posted in the Ferrari Power Unit Thread that there is no reason for Ferrari to use the engine in low modes. Yet, you tell here that Mercedes had 30% of their qualifying mode. I'm confused!
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 15:04
by djones
LM10 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 15:00
djones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 14:50
In terms of pushing the engine to test cooling etc...
I saw somewhere (possibly the AS forums) a post that showed the engine mode for Bottas' fastest lap. I can't remember the specifics but the engine was set on a low level. For example, it was running at 3/10 sort of thing.
Hey my friend. You just posted in the Ferrari Power Unit Thread that there is no reason for Ferrari to use the engine in low modes. Yet, you tell here that Mercedes had 30% of their qualifying mode. I'm confused!
I'm really sorry LM. But in your haste to respond or dislike every single post I ever make you have not understood what is being said.
I said that Ferrari would not make a special mode that is super low. Let's say their lowest setting was 1, I mean they will not invent a -5 for the purpose of hiding speed/power.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 15:49
by LM10
djones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 15:04
LM10 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 15:00
djones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 14:50
In terms of pushing the engine to test cooling etc...
I saw somewhere (possibly the AS forums) a post that showed the engine mode for Bottas' fastest lap. I can't remember the specifics but the engine was set on a low level. For example, it was running at 3/10 sort of thing.
Hey my friend. You just posted in the Ferrari Power Unit Thread that there is no reason for Ferrari to use the engine in low modes. Yet, you tell here that Mercedes had 30% of their qualifying mode. I'm confused!
I'm really sorry LM. But in your haste to respond or dislike every single post I ever make you have not understood what is being said.
I said that Ferrari would not make a special mode that is super low. Let's say their lowest setting was 1, I mean they will not invent a -5 for the purpose of hiding speed/power.
Who has mentioned a special mode that is super low?
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 16:22
by PlatinumZealot
etusch wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 13:37
Just_a_fan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 13:11
etusch wrote: ↑25 Feb 2020, 13:00
In some stage they put another small hole on sidepod. Last year it was their only weak point was cooling but it seems to me that they still have same issues. If they have issues with cooling in winter it is a real problem during summer.
When did they add a hole? Where was the hole added?
Just downside of sidepod inlet. It was said it is for electronics cooling.
Cars have had that sort of hole ages ago. As far back as KERS days in 2009. Mclaren had one just behind the lower lip of the radiator inlet.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 12:45
by De Jokke
Williams just stopped, please not another engine issue [-o<
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 12:50
by GhostF1
De Jokke wrote: ↑26 Feb 2020, 12:45
Williams just stopped, please
not another engine issue [-o<
It looks like it. Watching the testing live at the moment, smoke coming out the back slowly before the engine starts sounding rough then sudden cut out. Still smoking. And Williams press officer said it was HPP related.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 13:05
by De Jokke
Someone mentioned gearbox but highly doubt it.
If this was a fresh engine, it's a disaster, only 48laps
interesting:
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... -to-a-stop
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 13:29
by Phlumbert
He does something on the steering wheel and the dash shows '1'. Looks like he then flicks through strat modes?
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 13:57
by De Jokke
"12:55 So it was an apparent engine issue which stopped Latifi earlier on, though the exact cause is still unknown."
Oh dear
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 20:56
by De Jokke
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 21:03
by Pyrone89
Easy to blame Mercedes when AMG and the Pink W10 have had 0 issues.
Re: Mercedes Power Unit Hardware & Software
Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 21:06
by LM10
Pyrone89 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2020, 21:03
Easy to blame Mercedes when AMG and the Pink W10 have had 0 issues.
The engine on Bottas' car was changed in first test week. Don't know about pink W10, though. It's either bad coincidence for Williams or they're doing something different with the engine.