F1 Technology at large.......
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paulrockliffe said:
Examples please. Road cars and other stuff as well.
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Paddle shiftGO!
Vented discs
Hydraulic brakes
Aerodynamics
Tyre technology
Oil technology
KERS will now be implemented
Traction control
Stability control
Launch control
etc, etc....
Edited by beanbag on Tuesday 19th May 11:38
Formula One technology used to heal injuries and land probes on Mars
Technology developed in Formula One racing is also being used to heal injured soldiers and prolong the life of central heating systems according to a new Science Museum exhibition.
The variety of benefits from engineering discoveries first made in motor racing also includes lightweight materials that have helped space probes land on Mars and fishing rods that made it easier to land a catch.
Competitive pressure to innovate is so strong within money-driven Formula One that many research developments with social or scientific benefits have started life as a means to help racing teams gain vital seconds over rivals.
The new exhibition, Fast Forward: 20 ways F1 is changing our world, has opened at the Science Museum in London. It shows how:
- Principles used in hydraulic dampers in Formula One have been used to develop a leg brace that minimises the impact of the repeated shocks to the legs suffered by United States Marines travelling in rigid inflatable boats in heavy seas. The brace has also been shown to help soldiers cover from knee injuries.
- The casing of the 2003 Beagle 2 Mars lander used a special lightweight plastic first used in F1 exhaust systems, adapted to protect the craft's sensitive scientific instruments.
- Strong but light carbon fibre shells used for the body of racing cars have also been used to create the Babypod II, a container used to transport babies requiring urgent medical treatment. It is lighter and far more easily stowed in cars and helicopters than a conventional incubator.
Other applications include an anti-slip work boot that uses rubber compounds used in Formula One tyres and magnetic filters to combat rust and sludge in domestic heating systems based on similar technology used to clean engine and gearbox oil.
Those who enjoy fishing will also appreciate the low-friction rod that makes it easier to haul in fish because less effort is required. The device was inspired by the development of tyres slick enough to keep up speed but with just enough grooves to ensure adequate grip.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/te...
stifler said:
People seem to be obsessed with implementing "new" technology. Most of the things that F1 and motorsport has brought into production cars is the refinement and efficiency of existing technologys.
I'd have thought the introduction of brand new materials never before seen would be a fairly major, and obvious, example? What about traction control or launch control, semi-automatic gearboxes? All these things are from from efficieny driven - they're new and specific inventions.
I don't personally buy into this. F1 is extremely self-centred and I've seen very little evidence (in the last 10 years) of mainstream technology spin offs derived exclusively from F1. Of course there are many tenuous links where marketers have been more than keen to associate their products with F1. It's a good selling point. Tyre technology is a good example of this. Constructions and compounds used in F1 have no relevance to road car tyres, but Bridgestone's marketing department isn't going to waste the opportunity to exploit the link.
The one exception to all this is engine development. I think there have been genuine spin offs from F1 to road car engine design and optimisation.
The one exception to all this is engine development. I think there have been genuine spin offs from F1 to road car engine design and optimisation.
AlpineWhite said:
clonmult said:
AlpineWhite said:
Active suspension is a good one 
Which is available on mid-range cars?Was canned because i guess no one wanted to buy something so complicated but it was there besides why do these things all need to be for the mid range or everyday cars why not just for the top end specialist things so the everyday person has something to aspire to instead?
too much is there for everyone, if we all have everything there is nothing to drive to achieve. how dull.
Although not strictly technology in a cutting metal sense, I think the teamwork and management systems employed could be a useful spin off to other businesses. I believe that some companies are working with McLaren and I’m sure Toyota are using it to fine tune their road car procedures.
Duke of Rothesay said:
F1 cars have very advanced aero which finds itself onto road cars.
Wings and diffusers for example.
Psst...diffusers dont actually work on road cars and wings dont work* for about 80% of the time on roadcars Wings and diffusers for example.
- for a given definition of work to include actually providing credible levels of downforce in relation to the drag produced.
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