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  1. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6051 Napolis, Sep 26, 2012
    We are doing a lot of engineering and changes to P 4/5 Competizione for our next race on October 27Th at The Ring.

    We will really try to be a bit faster. I'm very impressed with the work the Team is doing and we'll post some photos soon.

    The things we're trying to improve is Petrol HP, lower weight in the rear to improve F/R balance, Brakes, KERS operation to improve performance where it will make a difference, and KERS cooling.

    We'll also trying a new tire suppiler and will do a tire test soon.
     
  2. Napolis

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    #6052 Napolis, Sep 28, 2012
    FIA ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES CUP


    In recognition of the growing importance of speed events in Categories VII and VIII, the WMSC agreed to the late inclusion of an additional event at the Nűrburgring on 27 October 2012
     
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  4. Napolis

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    #6054 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
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  5. Napolis

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    #6055 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
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    So far we've taken 75KG out by re engineering which will enable us to push F/R a lot.
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  6. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6056 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
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  7. ARTNNYC

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    #6057 ARTNNYC, Oct 3, 2012
    God this is costing you a fortune Jim.
     
  8. Napolis

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    #6058 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
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    #6059 ARTNNYC, Oct 3, 2012
    Saving weight is good as you can redistribute that to a more favorable area correct? I assume there is a minium weight for your car/class? When we were racing the Porsche in GrandAm it was the same process....only on a MUCH smaller scale
     
  10. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6060 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
    Yes. Basically KERS is really starting to work for us BUT it comes at a penalty of weight in the rear. Our whole car is under minimum so we run ballast. This 75KG from the rear will enable us to push F/R distribution to a much more favorable ratio.

    ARTNYC needs to branch out and get some exposure in the rest of the World and we need sponsors!!

    :)
     
  11. Fast_ian

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    #6061 Fast_ian, Oct 3, 2012
    Engineering porn! Fabulous stuff, as always, thanks for sharing.

    Fantastic news! Fingers etc all crossed for you.

    ~165LB's in old money - "That's almost half an American!" [Clarkson, TG ;)]

    Seriously, that's more than significant - Congratulations on the diet.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  12. Napolis

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    #6062 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
    Our goal is 100KG. We'll be taking a bit out of the block but our pistons will be bigger so weight saving there I'm not sure about. :)
     
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    #6063 ARTNNYC, Oct 3, 2012
    that was a very subtle hint!
    Lets talk at the Manhasset event next weekend
     
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    #6064 Fast_ian, Oct 3, 2012
    That's almost an entire American! :D

    Pardon my ignorance, but are there restrictions on allowable materials like in F1? [I can dig up the relevant articles, but only a materials engineer would understand!]

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  15. Napolis

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    #6065 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
    Basically we're the first KERS sports car and leading the FIA Alternate Energy Cup so we're working with the FIA on safety and KERS regulations. Batteries are the real issue and we've done a lot of engineering to keep them cool and safe. As far as I know we're not using any radioactive materials :) but we are using very exotic materials that aren't for free. All of our suppliers are also working to lighten components and make them more green. We're hoping to go a lot longer on brake pads and tires for example and we'll use 10% less fuel with our KERS which is enabling us to go the maximum allowed number of laps between pit stops with a smaller tank which is a Huge weight saving over and above this engineering. The key is reading the rules. In our Class and at the Ring you have to spend 2:30 in the pits each stop so being able to refuel faster doesn't help you and a lighter fuel filler vs a bigger one which weighs more doesn't help you but lighter weight does.

    As the season goes on a lot more rubber is laid down at The Ring so everyone's times will improve from the 24. We're looking for about 12-15 seconds (beyond the faster track) to be REALLY competive and get our NS time below 6:45.
     
  16. need4speed

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    #6066 need4speed, Oct 3, 2012
    Jim,

    Very interesting about the maximum number of laps allowed between pit stops. And the required pit stop time. I never would have imagined that a race would have such restrictions.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Manny
     
  17. Napolis

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    #6067 Napolis, Oct 3, 2012
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    The Pits are very crowded and they let the fans get close so for safety they slow refueling down. Note size of fuel fill line which is basically a road pump fueling system.
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    #6068 Clubsport78, Oct 4, 2012
    Good to know.
    On 27th we´ll try not to disturb the work at the pit.

    We´ll be there. Confirmed :)
     
  19. Napolis

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    #6069 Napolis, Oct 4, 2012
    Great!
     
  20. Napolis

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    #6070 Napolis, Oct 4, 2012
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    #6071 Napolis, Oct 4, 2012
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    #6072 ARTNNYC, Oct 4, 2012
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  23. Napolis

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    #6073 Napolis, Oct 4, 2012
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  24. Napolis

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    #6074 Napolis, Oct 12, 2012
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    We're very happy with our weight savings which will enable us to improve our F/R ratio in our next race on October 27 at The Nurburgring.
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    #6075 Ferraripilot, Oct 12, 2012
    Run an F1 team Jim. Seriously, you have a knack for really getting stuff together.
     
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