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Old 03-15-2014, 02:55 AM
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The new 2014 cars sound horrible! Doesn't sound like formula one anymore. Rain coming down at Albert Park during qualifying (photo from parents balcony)... image-2044732275.jpg
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Agreed. They sound like shit now. They have rev limit set at 15k RPM, but they all change gears at around 12k max, since it is a turbo engine with different torque curve - you don't have to rev it that high.

Lower revs + turbocharger (acting as a muffler) = shitty sound.

I wish they stayed with natural aspirated engines - thay could have added the new KERS and direct fuel injection to increase fuel economy. Adding turbochargers ruined the sound.
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I wonder if only audiophiles will notice.
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Old 03-15-2014, 11:47 AM
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Here's a great animated video explaining all of the changes to the new F1 cars.

Watch: F1's New Rules Explained in Three Minutes | Autopia | Wired.com
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I hate the new sound as well.

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Here's a great animated video explaining all of the changes to the new F1 cars. Watch: F1's New Rules Explained in Three Minutes | Autopia | Wired.com
Great video. Thanks for sharing
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Totally agree about the sound.I think a Massey Ferguson tractor sounds sportier.
Ricciardo in P2 and then Vettel got the Bronx cheer for his P12 from the locals
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Well, I guess they will go electric next... Let's have silent F1 races...
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When men were men and F1 cars were mostly slid around, not driven Oh yeah, manual shifters, drum brakes, bicycle width tires... it also sounded like a racing car

[ame=http://youtu.be/afmNoEZ5NLQ]On-board: Manuel Fangio / Modena 1950 - 250F Maserati - YouTube[/ame]
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:54 AM
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What an interesting start to the season. Ricardo disqualified after coming second (from his home race... Bummer)... And F1 getting sued for making the cars too quiet... Ha, I love it!

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/mobile/ar...h&mchpost=pos2
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