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dicksplaash wrote:

WilliamsF1 wrote:

Is anyone still upset about the lack of noise from the cars this year? The racing has been just as good, & there has been alot to talk about this year race & team wise, so is it still a sticking point?

As a racing purist, the sound doesn't bother me. The fantastic racing that we've had this year more than justifies the new formula.

The problem however, is that with this new formula, an icon has been killed: the high-pitch scream. The iconic sound that's been with the sport since its inception, with the exception of the first turbo-era. I hope the casual fan can see past that.

This and only this

I hope the casual fan can see past that.

My suggestions:

Monday - Hamilton's moaning from previous GP
Tuesday - FIArarri
Wednesday - Tilke Sucks!
Thursday - Bernie is a manipulative scumbag and his daughters are scroungers
Friday - RAIN
Saturday - Urgh! I miss V8 noise!
Sunday - DRS = BOOOOOORRRRRRRRINNNNNNGGGGG and Urgh! NO RAIN

kals from four pages back wrote:

Guys, we're two days out.

phil1993 wrote:

kals from four pages back wrote:

Guys, we're two days out.

FAIL list, Tuesday should be "New tarmac runoff spotted, 3 page debate/moan about the lack of challenge in circuits and the merits/downsides of Tarmac vs Gravel+flip discussion"

Let's start a poll about the absolute top speed at Monza.

I'm not here to fool around: we're talking race day, in the draft, with ballsout boost and open DRS.

I predict 355kph if a Williams is leading a group of Mercedes-powered attacking cars.

And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji

codename_47 wrote:

And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji

Most overrated battle ever.

BrainPain wrote:

codename_47 wrote:

And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji

Most overrated battle ever.

In terms of driving skills: maybe.
In terms of excitement: it was awesome!

They were clumsily running each other off the track. If they had that battle and stayed within track limits the whole time, it would be the greatest ever. But it was next level clumsy in my eyes, was just lucky they didn't take each other out the 5 occasions they could have.

Alternatives - Hamilton battling with Webber at Malaysia 2009 and at Korea in 2011 or 2012 (?)

Author:	Ian-S [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:18 pm ]
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kals wrote: dicksplaash wrote: WilliamsF1 wrote: Is anyone still upset about the lack of noise from the cars this year? The racing has been just as good, & there has been alot to talk about this year race & team wise, so is it still a sticking point? As a racing purist, the sound doesn't bother me. The fantastic racing that we've had this year more than justifies the new formula. The problem however, is that with this new formula, an icon has been killed: the high-pitch scream. The iconic sound that's been with the sport since its inception, with the exception of the first turbo-era. I hope the casual fan can see past that. This and only this Seconded.

Author:	codename_47 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:37 pm ]
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Nope, I've never been into motorsport to become deafened tbh. I love the new engines, you can hear the nuances of throttle usage, tyre squeal and even off track stuff like crowd noise. Plus the extra torque and how much harder they made these years cars to control make even free practice sessions more exciting to watch. Nope, sound is fine, and I'm sure they'll get a bit louder as they are pushed further and the teams become more confident with them The looks of the cars however, I have a massive problem with and need immediate attention...

Author:	De Cesaris fan [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:02 pm ]
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I'd like to listen to the cars in person as it probably sounds different on the TV. I've always said that I prefer the pitch of the current engines. The old ones were a little too high pitched and it's nice that they're deeper again now. I just wish they were a little bit louder, maybe. I like being able to hear the crowd and tyre lock ups though, so I guess there are positives either way.

Author:	Coldtyre [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:06 pm ]
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dicksplaash wrote: I hope the casual fan can see past that. I believe they would be even more attracted to racing formulas that don't defean them and make their chest vibrate. It's the main complaint I have when introducing 'normal people' to racing, loud noise really is a turn-off that makes them enjoy the experience less and want to go home earlier than if they could sit down, be able to talk more easily to the neighbours without ear plugs.

Author:	codename_47 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:12 pm ]
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Plus there's the whole threat to racetracks from the idiot "Move into an area, don't check there's a racetrack nearby, protest to the council to get it closed down instead of sueing the estate agent" crowd. Quieter engines lowers the chances of that happening. I think it's the direction motorsport will have to head in the future.

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Author:	Speedworx [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:45 pm ]
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WilliamsF1 wrote: Is anyone still upset about the lack of noise from the cars this year? The racing has been just as good, & there has been alot to talk about this year race & team wise, so is it still a sticking point? I was really surprised that the lack of sound when I was at Silverstone. I had heard all these "oh, when your at the track it sounds better than it does on tv" Feck off does it! If anything (imo), the sound is WORSE in person. The beauty of the V8s were you could hear them leave the pits and following in your head around the track. The only time i remotely heard them on another part of the track was standing at the Maggotts/Becketts/CHapel complex and I could hear them burbling around the loop, onto the Wellington Straight. When we (my friend, his wife and I) stood down hanger straight during the red flag, we had no idea the session had restarted until a car suddenly came by. Speed is impressive, thats about it!

Author:	phil1993 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:50 pm ]
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kals from four pages back wrote: My suggestions: Monday - Hamilton's moaning from previous GP Tuesday - FIArarri Wednesday - Tilke Sucks! Thursday - Bernie is a manipulative scumbag and his daughters are scroungers Friday - RAIN Saturday - Urgh! I miss V8 noise! Sunday - DRS = BOOOOOORRRRRRRRINNNNNNGGGGG and Urgh! NO RAIN Guys, we're two days out.

Author:	Fabs [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:53 pm ]
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Hamilton sux

Author:	Coldtyre [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:09 pm ]
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Let's start a poll about the absolute top speed at Monza. I'm not here to fool around: we're talking race day, in the draft, with ballsout boost and open DRS. I predict 355kph if a Williams is leading a group of Mercedes-powered attacking cars.

Author:	codename_47 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:13 pm ]
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phil1993 wrote: kals from four pages back wrote: My suggestions: Monday - Hamilton's moaning from previous GP Tuesday - FIArarri Wednesday - Tilke Sucks! Thursday - Bernie is a manipulative scumbag and his daughters are scroungers Friday - RAIN Saturday - Urgh! I miss V8 noise! Sunday - DRS = BOOOOOORRRRRRRRINNNNNNGGGGG and Urgh! NO RAIN Guys, we're two days out. FAIL list, Tuesday should be "New tarmac runoff spotted, 3 page debate/moan about the lack of challenge in circuits and the merits/downsides of Tarmac vs Gravel+flip discussion"

Author:	Cheeveer [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:18 pm ]
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codename_47 wrote: phil1993 wrote: kals from four pages back wrote: My suggestions: Monday - Hamilton's moaning from previous GP Tuesday - FIArarri Wednesday - Tilke Sucks! Thursday - Bernie is a manipulative scumbag and his daughters are scroungers Friday - RAIN Saturday - Urgh! I miss V8 noise! Sunday - DRS = BOOOOOORRRRRRRRINNNNNNGGGGG and Urgh! NO RAIN Guys, we're two days out. FAIL list, Tuesday should be "New tarmac runoff spotted, 3 page debate/moan about the lack of challenge in circuits and the merits/downsides of Tarmac vs Gravel+flip discussion" Feat. mention of Arnoux v. Villeneuve as a plot twist.

Author:	codename_47 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:21 pm ]
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And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji

Author:	asshat [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:08 am ]
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coldtyre wrote: Let's start a poll about the absolute top speed at Monza. I'm not here to fool around: we're talking race day, in the draft, with ballsout boost and open DRS. I predict 355kph if a Williams is leading a group of Mercedes-powered attacking cars. Damn you I just came here to ask the same question. We have seen 330+kph at China, Germany and Spa. I am going to take a punt at 360kph at Monza.

Author:	BrainPain [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:42 am ]
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codename_47 wrote: And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji Most overrated battle ever.

Author:	Tobias [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:21 am ]
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When I saw ROS and HAM go wheel to wheel for the first time in that race, I thought "wow, close, and risky considering they are teammates". Never dared I image that the fight would go on. Easily the best race this year so far.

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Author:	Shaddix [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:23 am ]
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BrainPain wrote: codename_47 wrote: And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji Most overrated battle ever. In terms of driving skills: maybe. In terms of excitement: it was awesome!

Author:	codename_47 [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:36 pm ]
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Shaddix wrote: BrainPain wrote: codename_47 wrote: And then Massa Vs Kubica at Fuji Most overrated battle ever. In terms of driving skills: maybe. In terms of excitement: it was awesome! Can never get with the notion that any kind of side by side battling like that can be seen as overrated. That's the kind of thing that we're all watching hoping to see, right?

Author:	codename_47 [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:10 am ]
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I think Bahrain this year might well be up there on those lists for a good many years.

Author:	Антон [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:57 pm ]
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The Sochi lap from Codemasters

Author:	WilliamsF1 [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:08 pm ]
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Scotty wrote: They were clumsily running each other off the track. If they had that battle and stayed within track limits the whole time, it would be the greatest ever. But it was next level clumsy in my eyes, was just lucky they didn't take each other out the 5 occasions they could have. Alternatives - Hamilton battling with Webber at Malaysia 2009 and at Korea in 2011 or 2012 (?) I thought Alonso V Vettel during the British GP this year was quite entertaining. Having Alonso in a poor car hasn't been to bad because his racing flare comes out.