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Discussion in '348/355' started by vrupani, Dec 10, 2006.

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  1. vrupani

    vrupani Karting

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    #1 vrupani, Dec 10, 2006
    Dear All,

    Just wondering if anyone can be give some insight on the inner workings of the 348 from turning the car key to driving.

    From my understanding the following happens.

    a. Car in the start position, initializes the computer and pressurizes the car.

    b. Starting the car does not require pumping the gas, since it is fuel injected and is controlled by the Motronice ECU behind the seats.

    c. The car starter is used to start the car, which gets its power from the battery.

    d. when the car is started, combustion is created by spark plugs and the mixture of air and fuel (air is pulled in from the airbox (guessing it is controlled by the MAF sensor), the throttle position sensor (not sure what it does in the stage), create movement within the pistions.

    e. Clutch is engaged to move through the gears.

    Engine powers the crankshaft which powers the transmission.

    I might jumbled all of it, but just trying to better understand the inner workings of the car.

    Thanks

    Vishal
     
  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Dec 10, 2006
    That pretty much sums it up mate. :p:p
     
  3. Ingenere

    Ingenere F1 Veteran
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    #3 Ingenere, Dec 10, 2006
    ???

    Wasn't that a description of how most cars work?
     
  4. chrisx666

    chrisx666 Formula Junior

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    #4 chrisx666, Dec 11, 2006
    ??????

    "c. The car starter is used to start the car, which gets its power from the battery."

    It's been a long time since I saw anyone at the side of the road with a starting handle inserted. I'm guessing this post is a mickey take..
     
  5. bushwhacker

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    #5 bushwhacker, Dec 11, 2006
    This has got to be Chaa or Gothspeed using a secret IP address and having a little fun with the Brotherhood.
     
  6. dasadrew

    dasadrew Formula Junior

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    #6 dasadrew, Dec 11, 2006
    some errors spotted:

    My 348 is not pressurised. I tend to find that, even on mountain passes, a pressurised cabin isn't necessary.

    Also, I tend to DIS-engage the clutch to move through the gears. It makes for a smoother and quieter shift.

    Grammatic error on c. It is not the car which gets its power from the battery, but the starter motor. The car gets its power from petrol.

    If you've got movement within the pist(i)ons, better get your cheque-book out - it's gonna be expensive.


    Just owning a 348 taught me all of the above :D
     
  7. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 ernie, Dec 11, 2006
    f) Put the car in gear and drive it down the street

    g) Car breaks

    h) Call the tow truck and have it towed to the mechanic

    i) Get the checkbook out and pay the mechanic after the repairs are finished

    j) repeat f - i

    :D
     

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