Proposed 'shield', halo alternative, unveiled
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I hate Halo, it looks horrific and can't solve every problem. These photoshops don't actually look too bad though..
https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
Allyc85 said:
I hate Halo, it looks horrific and can't solve every problem. These photoshops don't actually look too bad though..
https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
That's kind of what I was getting at earlier. So far all we've been is the ugly bolt-on prototype. When they're integrated into the design and liveried, they may not look quite as awful. https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
amgmcqueen said:
Why don't all the drivers just stay in the pit garages and play chess? Would be a lot safer and a lot cheaper for all the teams aswell!
You can only ignore the fans for so long. Being locked behind a paywall will be the beginning of the end especially in the UK.
"Two players die at world chess event in Norway"You can only ignore the fans for so long. Being locked behind a paywall will be the beginning of the end especially in the UK.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/15/deat...
ClockworkCupcake said:
Allyc85 said:
I hate Halo, it looks horrific and can't solve every problem. These photoshops don't actually look too bad though..
https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
That's kind of what I was getting at earlier. So far all we've been is the ugly bolt-on prototype. When they're integrated into the design and liveried, they may not look quite as awful. https://wtf1.com/post/an-f1-fan-has-reworked-the-h...
Steamer said:
As nice as some of those look, I can't see how the driver would get in and out - especially in an emergency
The article did say that the artist was going for aesthetics over practicality, but I agree that the ones where the driver can't get out rather negate the effort in making the pic.But the point still stands that once integrated into the design of the car, they're bound to look less clunky than the bolt-on prototype.
ClockworkCupcake said:
Steamer said:
As nice as some of those look, I can't see how the driver would get in and out - especially in an emergency
The article did say that the artist was going for aesthetics over practicality, but I agree that the ones where the driver can't get out rather negate the effort in making the pic.But the point still stands that once integrated into the design of the car, they're bound to look less clunky than the bolt-on prototype.
...Just off the top of my head: it can't be 'quick release' - its got to be massively structural, yet it cant hinder a quick cockpit exit (even if the car is upside down)... and yet it's primary function is to form a protective shield.
That is a massive design challenge and I think the only area that could possibly compromised in finding that solution is the cars visual appearance (and even then areo dynamics need to be considered).
Or maybe its just my lack of vision
ash73 said:
About all they can do is paint it.
It depends on how rigidly-defined it is. If it is a part that must be used "as is" like the HANS device then, yes, you are right. If it is a set of regulations, like the car's monocoque safety cell, where it must be able to pass a test, then there is more scope for variance.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/130905...
At least the new Indy Cars for 2018 look good.
Not a "Halo" in sight
At least the new Indy Cars for 2018 look good.
Not a "Halo" in sight
ELUSIVEJIM said:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/130905...
At least the new Indy Cars for 2018 look good.
Not a "Halo" in sight
Oof, thats a rather sexy and unique looking thing. Very different and minimalist, looks stripped back.At least the new Indy Cars for 2018 look good.
Not a "Halo" in sight
Evangelion said:
I haven't seen that little wing on a car since the beginning of 1968.
If they'd only gone back another 6 months, it would have been perfect.
The cars of 1980/81/82 ran fairly small wings because they were getting most of their downforce from side pods and underfloor.If they'd only gone back another 6 months, it would have been perfect.
They even tried running cars with no front wings -
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