They're f*cking annoying when you clip one in GPL though.
Pearcy's idea of trolling was to throw his toys out the pram, then claim it as 'trolling' when laughed at afterwards. Lots of people try to excuse their stupid behaviour as deliberate trolling in hindsight, but the majority of forum users are not fooled.
It was amusing how all it took to provoke him into expletive filled rage was to present him with a slightly different opinion to his, and this was his idea of 'debating'.
Perhaps there are other ways of bringing about justice other than occupying with military forces or killing civilians through errant drone strikes?
Trouble is, isolation can cause suspicion, suspicion can cause paranoia and paranoia can can lead to hatred, I doubt things would turn out better that way.
Trouble is, isolation can cause suspicion, suspicion can cause paranoia and paranoia can can lead to hatred, I doubt things would turn out better that way.
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Hey Racer, you know you don't have to insult someone's intelligence to convey a point to them?
Well for starters the circuits run in opposite directions, so while turn 8 at Kyalami is a left hander that drops away on the exit the Indian equivalent will be a right hander approached uphill.
Just watched a virtual lap of Buddh, its hardly anything like modern day Kyalami! One of the distinctive features of the current Kyalami circuit is its lack of any real straights of any notable length, while Buddh has at least two long straights interspersed with sharp bends, in keeping with Tilke design doctrine.
Kyalami is also 2.6 miles long whilst Buddh is 3.2. Somehow I really doubt any similarity is down to anything more than coincidence.
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All three of you argue for argument's sake, projection much?
There is a vague similarity, but taking into account elevation changes the Indian circuit will probably be of quite different character. Kyalami also appears to be somewhat more flowing in places while Budh's corners are generally of smaller radius and as such the track will be of a more stop-start feel, rather in keeping with recent major circuit designs.
There is a vague similarity, but taking into account elevation changes the Indian circuit will probably be of quite different character. Kyalami also appears to be somewhat more flowing in places while Budh's corners are generally of smaller radius and as such the track will be of a more stop-start feel, rather in keeping with recent major circuit designs.
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Poor cars, they've been forced to their knees.
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Neoliberalism is a political philosophy that places an emphasis of free markets and private enterprise over public service, the 'Big society' idea that Dave Cameron and his mates are pushing is a prime example of Neoliberalism. If anything it promotes inequality rather than trying to prove or enforce it (in a free market, some people will inevitably make more money than others). People aren't going to take you seriously if you keep dropping clangers like that.
I think the Dale farm issue should've been dealt on an individual basis, I'm sure there are residents there who are total crooks exploiting gypsy culture to justify their own criminal ways, and I'm sure there were residents who were decent people but almost peniless and now have no home with little hope of getting one. Of course it takes too much time and effort for the local powers that be or the media to handle the situation this way, (and it doesn't sell papers either, or win the votes of slack jawed far right idiots, of which there are many in that corner of South Essex). As such, all gypsies will continue to be tarred with the same brush and the Dale farm issue or any subsequent dispute over a gypsy settlement will never be brought to a peaceful or fair close for any of the involved parties. Shit world we live in, isn't it?
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I think people are assuming the the current average lap speeds achieved by the cars needs to remain fixed, when that really doesn't have to be the case.
Also its important to remember that its not the overall level of grip available that affects stability, rather the consistency of that grip under varying conditions, such as cornering. A car with no aerodynamic downforce can be perfectly stable provided it is driven within the limit of adhesion available, which would vary depending on car setup and fundamental design, tyres and track conditions.
Also its important to remember that its not the overall level of grip available that affects stability, rather the consistency of that grip under varying conditions, such as cornering. A car with no aerodynamic downforce can be perfectly stable provided it is driven within the limit of adhesion available, which would vary depending on car setup and fundamental design, tyres and track conditions.
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The fact that Wheldon is named as a NASCAR driver.
David Ford - Funk Toast :mischievo
The outgoing Indycar specifications preciptated races where cars ran side by side for lap after lap. Disregarding any safety issues, a racing series where cars can run flat out that easily is not a particularly challenging one, especially for what is supposed to be arguably the pinnacle of the American racing scene.
A series of cars with less downforce would definitely result in more cars ending up in the wall, but also a lesser chance of major pile ups (and the resultant flying cars). Modern Indycars can withstand a glancing blow from a smooth concrete/SAFER wall reasonably well, but no racing car tub can withstand an array of metal posts and wire at 150mph+ without unacceptable forces being placed upon the driver.
I think the most pressing need is a device which helps reduce the lift generated by an out of control car, Ryan Briscoe, Kenny Brack and Mike Conway have all lived to learn that flying into catch fencing hurts. Dan Wheldon and Jeff Krosnoff have paid the ultimate price. I think that's a clear enough sign that significant change is needed in several aspects of high speed racing.
The new Dallara chassis is a step in the right direction with its faired in rear wheels, I'm sure there will be purists that will object to it, but it will drastically reduce the risk of wheels interlocking and cars being launched skywards.
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I think the risk posed by wire debris fencing at ovals needs to be discussed. While it does its job very well, the mass of poles and metal wire effectively acts as a cheese greater to any car that touches it at speed. It dates from a time when speeds and aerodynamics meant cars were far less likely to become airborne than they are now and as such its outdated to the point of being excessively dangerous.
Large reinforced glass/transparent plastic paneling (secured from behind by heavy duty steel posts) could be an alternative, presenting a smooth impact surface to any flying cars but its likely to be prohibitively expensive and I don't know how well either material could stand up to such an onslaught. I'm sure there are many fans who would object to what is effectively a window pane isolating them from the sound and action too. Perhaps the more likely route from here will be making the cars slower and or less likely to fly.
Solutions could include flaps atop the side pods with vanes forcing them open when the car spins (as found in NASCAR), or perhaps a device that rapidly tips the rear wing to stalling when the car rotates above a certain rate, thereby helping reduce the amount of lift generated by the wayward car to some extent. There's always the chance of accidental triggering of such a relatively complex device through, which could really wreck someone's race (or worse).
As mentioned above, a move towards mechanical grip the the expense of excessive aerodynamic grip would be a good move.
Its tragic that it has come to this to highlight such a problem, there are other issues of course some of which Jody Scheckter has explained, such as cars having excessive downforce as well as running on tracks considered by many to be too fast, but hopefully the debris fencing issue will be addressed.
Rest in peace Dan.
Large reinforced glass/transparent plastic paneling (secured from behind by heavy duty steel posts) could be an alternative, presenting a smooth impact surface to any flying cars but its likely to be prohibitively expensive and I don't know how well either material could stand up to such an onslaught. I'm sure there are many fans who would object to what is effectively a window pane isolating them from the sound and action too. Perhaps the more likely route from here will be making the cars slower and or less likely to fly.
Solutions could include flaps atop the side pods with vanes forcing them open when the car spins (as found in NASCAR), or perhaps a device that rapidly tips the rear wing to stalling when the car rotates above a certain rate, thereby helping reduce the amount of lift generated by the wayward car to some extent. There's always the chance of accidental triggering of such a relatively complex device through, which could really wreck someone's race (or worse).
As mentioned above, a move towards mechanical grip the the expense of excessive aerodynamic grip would be a good move.
Its tragic that it has come to this to highlight such a problem, there are other issues of course some of which Jody Scheckter has explained, such as cars having excessive downforce as well as running on tracks considered by many to be too fast, but hopefully the debris fencing issue will be addressed.
Rest in peace Dan.
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Was always good to see a Brit carrying the flag over the water.
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
Turns out there is such thing as a metal faggot.
Flippin 'eck calm down mate.
Doesn't seem to be working at the moment, so here's the Youtube version
Never liked the look of those double apex triovals they have at Texas, Atlanta and Charlotte. They present the possibility for some nasty blunt impacts with walls as you can see.
Well, cheers for the advice gents but it appears my graphics card is just too old.
Certainly looks nice, shame all I'm left with is a black screen on startup, sigh. I'm sure a fix will be on the way soon.
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