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Air Amplifier

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  1. Ferranki

    Ferranki Formula Junior

    Mar 9, 2007
    773
    Buffalo NY
    Full Name:
    Ken
    Maybe this is old news, but during quali there was a great shot of Massa's cockpit and steering wheel. For the first time I noticed a small device which was an Exair Air Amplifier suspended from up above somewhere. There was another shot where FM seemed to have it in hand. Went online and came up with:
    http://www.exair.com/en-US/Primary%20Navigation/Products/Air%20Amplifiers/Pages/Super%20Air%20Amplifier.aspx
    Found it very interesting. Anyone know anything more about it? Is it used to for blowing, exhausting or both?
     
  2. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2007
    1,224
    I noticed these as well. I'm thinking that they are to keep the drivers cool while they are waiting to head out.
     
  3. JoeGuitar

    JoeGuitar Formula Junior

    May 27, 2007
    749
    Lexington, KY
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    Joe
    I noticed it for the first time as well...it piqued my curiosity so additional info would be great.
     
  4. classic308

    classic308 F1 Veteran

    Jan 9, 2004
    6,793
    Westchester, NY
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    Paul
    It blows air into the faces of KR and FM so it makes them think they're going fast when they are driving the F60....
     

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