Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 17:31
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Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:22
OMG its true! 
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:28
Ferrari had put the air pressure measuring device directly infront of the airbox - i presume it was to measure the effect of the holy nose on it during different speeds?
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:35
Note the hollow part is ahead of the front axle line (and the nose cone split line), so it's out of the main tube, that has to survive the crash test.
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:35
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:40
I don't quite yet understand the need for the splitter...(maybe a brace), but what's realy incredible, is that Autosprint, had printed the news of the nose on Jan 2!!! Just incredible inside information or the nose has been in development for quite some time, as Ferrari's radical solution.
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:51
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:53
Manchild is a visionary. 
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:57
or works for Ferrari...LOL....
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 18:59
From Autosport.com
Ferrari show off radical new nose cone
After much speculation, Ferrari's radical new nose cone was finally unveiled today during testing at the Barcelona circuit.
As Felipe Massa tested the F2008 on Bridgestone's slick tyres, the car was fitted with a slotted nose cone.
This 'hole in the nose' is aimed at making use of the high-pressure air that builds up between the front wing and the underside of the nose.
This would improve the car's downforce by sending a better airflow to the rear wing.
What Ferrari have done is to create a channel inside the nose cone that takes this high-pressure region and vents it over the top of the chassis.
From overhead shots the hole's outlet can be seen, with one large exit split into two. This probably helps the exit flow merge with the flow already passing over the car.
Ferrari were testing an array of pitot tubes in front of the engine's inlet snorkel. These sensors would have picked up the differing air speed going into and over the airbox.
This set-up would give Ferrari a comparative reading for the new nose's effect.
If the test goes well, Ferrari are expected to give the new nose its race debut in Spain in two weeks' time.
Massa finished the day over 2.5 seconds ahead of his closest rival.
Ferrari show off radical new nose cone
After much speculation, Ferrari's radical new nose cone was finally unveiled today during testing at the Barcelona circuit.
As Felipe Massa tested the F2008 on Bridgestone's slick tyres, the car was fitted with a slotted nose cone.
This 'hole in the nose' is aimed at making use of the high-pressure air that builds up between the front wing and the underside of the nose.
This would improve the car's downforce by sending a better airflow to the rear wing.
What Ferrari have done is to create a channel inside the nose cone that takes this high-pressure region and vents it over the top of the chassis.
From overhead shots the hole's outlet can be seen, with one large exit split into two. This probably helps the exit flow merge with the flow already passing over the car.
Ferrari were testing an array of pitot tubes in front of the engine's inlet snorkel. These sensors would have picked up the differing air speed going into and over the airbox.
This set-up would give Ferrari a comparative reading for the new nose's effect.
If the test goes well, Ferrari are expected to give the new nose its race debut in Spain in two weeks' time.
Massa finished the day over 2.5 seconds ahead of his closest rival.
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 19:21
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 20:21
Manchild's first drawing is 90% spot on. Will be 100% when that splitting plane vanishes, what I suspect will happen the first time it runs.
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 20:45
Nice!
It sucks for Manchild that it was Ferrari that finally ripped him off
Otherwise great job by Felipe today almost three seconds in front of everybody. He definitely has a great speed, even without TC. Cant wait to see what Michael can do though.
It sucks for Manchild that it was Ferrari that finally ripped him off
Otherwise great job by Felipe today almost three seconds in front of everybody. He definitely has a great speed, even without TC. Cant wait to see what Michael can do though.
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 20:47
i bow down to you Manchild!!! =D> =D> =D>rjsa wrote:Manchild's first drawing is 90% spot on. Will be 100% when that splitting plane vanishes, what I suspect will happen the first time it runs.
(where is that bowing smiley??? lol)
Re: Nose cone idea
Posted: 14 Apr 2008, 21:09
Where are you Manchild? We need you so we can pay homage to your idea Ferrari nicked and your incisive wit to punish Max's bad sex life..
=D> =D> =D>
=D> =D> =D>