2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix

UltimateBMW · 03-22-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Risk comes with how dare you can late brake and overtake your rivals, and pushing your car to the limit, not pressing the wrong button.

I agree in one respect, but disagree with another.

This is a different age, so the complexity should also include some of the newer aspects that come with time and technology. It also offers a new area to innovate that isn't really guided by the rules, and thats the layout and optimization of your steering wheel and control system.

For instance, what if a team set up a mental imaging system to monitor the drivers brain waves to recognize when he is thinking of a certain color. Then set that color to activate a particular feature. Then you could have the DRS set to RED so that every time you see a Ferrari you can go zoom zoom.

Obviously its just an example and has issues, but this is only another type of innovation we could see that wouldn't be there if the cars didn't have any kind of smart/active movement to them. This innovation use to be there in the form of the gearbox until that got limited.

JB135MDCT · 03-22-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

DVR set for the season

Don't forget to add at least 30min at the end.

E90SLAM · 03-22-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

I agree in one respect, but disagree with another.

This is a different age, so the complexity should also include some of the newer aspects that come with time and technology. It also offers a new area to innovate that isn't really guided by the rules, and thats the layout and optimization of your steering wheel and control system.

For instance, what if a team set up a mental imaging system to monitor the drivers brain waves to recognize when he is thinking of a certain color. Then set that color to activate a particular feature. Then you could have the DRS set to RED so that every time you see a Ferrari you can go zoom zoom.

Obviously its just an example and has issues, but this is only another type of innovation we could see that wouldn't be there if the cars didn't have any kind of smart/active movement to them. This innovation use to be there in the form of the gearbox until that got limited.

The example you've provided is far more scientific than a removable rear wing. And involves human psychology, and how it will improve or affect motor racing!

I'm not totally against buttons on steering wheel, where drivers and adjust and have a certain set-up to the car when the race evolves (track condition, grip, fuel saving, etc etc). But not some button where you can activate some device and makes overtaking a bit easier. I just feel is bit iffy about Overtaking Working Group trying to improve the "quantity" of overtaking, but not the "quality". Makes me feel like they're like the accounting bean-counters.

raisemyrent · 03-22-2011, 03:26 PM

finally the wait will be over. I am SERIOUSLY affected by the off season.. no word of a lie.

I love these threads with all the pictures because they get you in the mood for the race; hats off to E90SLAM for setting them up.

Should be a great opener, and here's to a Schumacher victory! (not trying to start a debate, though)

EINSER M · 03-22-2011, 03:35 PM

do we have predictions poll from forum members? someone start a thread! I'm in for a RBR and VETTEL repeat this season!

KingOfJericho · 03-22-2011, 04:34 PM

That has my vote. I was hoping for a winning year out of Kubica but that was unfortunately taken off the table. My second favorite driver is Vettel so I vote for a REPEAT!!

escobar929 · 03-22-2011, 04:41 PM

cant wait, the off season seemed way too long

aznshrek88 · 03-22-2011, 09:01 PM

Super Excited!

I'm trying to get ppl in LA together for viewing parties so check the CA forums if your interested.

Also can we start a fantasy league somewhere?

TK-421 · 03-22-2011, 09:16 PM

Alonsoooooooooo

E90SLAM · 03-23-2011, 11:50 AM

The season has started...sort of...

escobar929 · 03-23-2011, 12:26 PM

friday night cant come soon enough

FrankoQ · 03-23-2011, 12:58 PM

oh the wait. killing me!

FrankoQ · 03-23-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JB135MDCT

Don't forget to add at least 30min at the end.

Thank you.

E90SLAM · 03-23-2011, 01:32 PM

Getting Ready for Australia!

matrix76 · 03-23-2011, 01:35 PM

Even more great pics, ,

KingOfJericho · 03-23-2011, 01:35 PM

So why are they sheering sheep?

BrokenVert · 03-23-2011, 01:40 PM

Can I slap Webber for not knowing how to hold a camera?

E90SLAM · 03-23-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

So why are they sheering sheep?

Creating "light-weight" sheep...so it goes faster....
then camouflage the sheep into "red bull"...

EINSER M · 03-23-2011, 02:48 PM

commander, anyone, im looking for vettel's jacket but cant find it, anyone knows where to get it?

this is the closest i found but not quite the same jacket

http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f...aspx?pid=87048

the///Mthree · 03-23-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Can I slap Webber for not knowing how to hold a camera?

Only if he can slap you back for not knowing how to drive

E90SLAM · 03-23-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkx5m

commander, anyone, im looking for vettel's jacket but cant find it, anyone knows where to get it?

this is the closest i found but not quite the same jacket

http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f...aspx?pid=87048

overall is the same except the sleeve.

The casio sponsor relocated.
Its going to be a while till they put on the Infiniti sponsor, the picture in the site was taken before the Renault-Infiniti sponsor was announced.

escobar929 · 03-23-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by the///Mthree

Only if he can slap you back for not knowing how to drive

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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	That has my vote. I was hoping for a winning year out of Kubica but that was unfortunately taken off the table. My second favorite driver is Vettel so I vote for a REPEAT!! __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	cant wait, the off season seemed way too long
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 74 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Super Excited! I'm trying to get ppl in LA together for viewing parties so check the CA forums if your interested. Also can we start a fantasy league somewhere?
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03-23-2011, 11:50 AM	#32
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	friday night cant come soon enough
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2002 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Getting Ready for Australia! Attached Images __________________
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EINSER M Major General 422 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [10.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [10.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [10.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	commander, anyone, im looking for vettel's jacket but cant find it, anyone knows where to get it? this is the closest i found but not quite the same jacket http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f...aspx?pid=87048
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