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The Hole
Posted: 12 Mar 2006, 19:01
by FLC
Can someone please explain what exactly is the function of the little hole in the engine cover, behind the driver's head ?
Posted: 12 Mar 2006, 19:20
by manchild
You think about engine air intake or about smaller transversal hole where cord for lifting car goes trough?
If it is the second one, some teams have it on top of the headrest...
...or like the pic of Renault shows behind the headrest
Different location, same purpose - to attach cord of car lifter.
Posted: 12 Mar 2006, 19:44
by FLC
Does it have any affect on the aerodynamics of the car? like when it turns or when there is side winds ? (im talking about the one for the cord)
Posted: 12 Mar 2006, 19:45
by Scuderia_Russ
This would be negligible in my opinion.
Posted: 12 Mar 2006, 19:47
by manchild
Dimensions of that hole are defined by FIA regulations so teams must make them. Personally, I think that its infuence on aero in turns or sidewind is not segnificant enogh to cause problems.