F1 engine warming up-Very cool!!!!!

[Flying Illini]

why won't it work?
I click the link and the page will load about halfway (progress bar) and then stop. It's been sitting at halfway for over an hour now and this is like the 4th time I've tried it. Any suggestions?

 

[I.P. Freley]

I had the same problem. What I did instead was copy the link, open my QuickTime viewer, clicked "file" and then "open URL in new viewer". A window pops up asking for the URL, and I pasted it in the box.

After that it was a minute or so to DL the clip. Unfortunately I can't SAVE the clip, which I'd like to do...

 

[GravityHater]

I think I need some technical assistance on this video...
It appears to be a reciprocating engine in operation and the clutch engaged, thus the wheels are turning.
The engine is running at a fairly high rpm from the pitch of the audio...
Then you start to see a white/blue glow from the exhaust mouth(s).. what causes that?
Then the entire manifold glows red - again what?
And the engine does not sound as smooth as I thought it might... sounds like my old twin motorcycle with a bad coil, firing every now and then, why?

Thanks!

 

[cforst513]

why won't it work?
I click the link and the page will load about halfway (progress bar) and then stop. It's been sitting at halfway for over an hour now and this is like the 4th time I've tried it. Any suggestions?

try it a 5th time. duh

 

[Flying Illini]

I had the same problem. What I did instead was copy the link, open my QuickTime viewer, clicked "file" and then "open URL in new viewer". A window pops up asking for the URL, and I pasted it in the box.

After that it was a minute or so to DL the clip. Unfortunately I can't SAVE the clip, which I'd like to do...

Hey, that did it, thanks!

Someone needs to tell that tool to get out of the way of the camera. That engine was moving some air around too, the tool's hair was blowing all over the place.

 

[Pistonpilot]

For those having problems downloading the clip.
I use Mozilla Firefox as my browser and didn't have any problems.

For I.P.Freley, if you want to save the clip Firefox will let you do that.
Click on the link, Firefox opens the download manager and asks if you want to open it or save it.
On Firefox you can specify where to save all downloads by going to 1)Tools 2)Options 3)Downloads- adjust your settings as you like
I have this play as an mpeg file on Windows Media Player

I can't tell you how many times I watched this. Each time with a huge smile.

 

[CFIcare]

Wow. Impressive.

Check this out...I heard that when this sucker was cranked up, the vibrations would make your arms and legs shake uncontrollably....awesome


J58 test stand

 

[I.P. Freley]

For those having problems downloading the clip.
I use Mozilla Firefox as my browser and didn't have any problems.

For I.P.Freley, if you want to save the clip Firefox will let you do that.

Looks like I need to google "firefox" and hope I don't get too many links to a silly Clint Eastwood film... Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.

 

[PaulThomas]

The throttle-blippin' thing they were doing in this clip hardly looks unusual. I'm not sure I agree with your assessment that it was an end-of-season "let's destroy the engine" thing. The video makes it look like they're frying the thing, but that's probably just because (lack of) lighting makes it look more impressive, not to mention the fact that normally you'd have the engine cover in place and you wouldn't see what the engine normally looks like. Have you heard how long they run these engines in the garages? Sit across from the pits at an F1 practice session and they're constantly running these things. WAAAAH! WAAAAAHHH!! WAHHHHHHHHH!!!! Make sure to bring your earplugs!

Actually, they meant to completely shoot the engine for a "publicity" stunt. This was back when they had different engines for races and qualifying I believe. The engine needed a complete overhaul anyways.



This would kill any F1 engine. I've been to a bunch of testing sessions. I've never seen them with an engine in the pit running for nothing. Usually they start up and go. An F1 engine cooling comes from the air circulation. If you're missing it, you'll cook the engine extremely quickly (which is why they don't keep the engine running if it's not needed).



An F1 with minimal set for top speed would be quite a bit faster than an Indy Car, but these team budget are in a different world. Toyota and not Ferrari has the biggest budget. I don't remember the figures. Michael Schumacher salary comes from Marlboro, not Ferrari (even though they give him sweet perks such as cars...)

The 1500hp from the 80's turbo era was only used for qualifying and downgraded for the race.

 

[I.P. Freley]

Actually, they meant to completely shoot the engine for a "publicity" stunt. This was back when they had different engines for races and qualifying I believe. The engine needed a complete overhaul anyways.

This would kill any F1 engine. I've been to a bunch of testing sessions. I've never seen them with an engine in the pit running for nothing. Usually they start up and go. An F1 engine cooling comes from the air circulation. If you're missing it, you'll cook the engine extremely quickly (which is why they don't keep the engine running if it's not needed).

Like I said, I wasn't sure what they were attempting to accomplish in the event that was filmed, but to say that they never run the engines in the pits without sending them straight out doesn't add up. I've sat across from the pit and watched them blipping the heck out of the engines and shut them down... Without sending the car out. If running the engine without running the car ended every time in smoking the motor, it would be a very expensive endeavor. The event on film may be unusual but running the engine without sending the car out is not unusual at all.

An F1 with minimal set for top speed would be quite a bit faster than an Indy Car

I wonder if this is correct, because even a minimum-wing configuration leaves you with a car that has more downforce than is ideal for a top-speed run. The IRL/CART cars are optimized from day one to run at these speeds, with dedicated speedway kits and all that... The F1 cars' different under-car aerodynamic kits probably create far more drag than is ideal for speedway racing, to say nothing of the fact that US open-wheelers are also made to be more survivable when hitting walls at over 220mph. I don't think that many drivers would want to drive a Formula 1 car flat-out around Indianapolis (or Michigan, or Charlotte, or...). Unless, of course, some modifications away from their original design specs were incorporated into the car, like bigger sidepods, crushable rear structures, etc.

Hey, I could be wrong, it's just my perception that F1 cars are not ideally suited to extremely high-speed running with concrete on all sides.

The 1500hp from the 80's turbo era was only used for qualifying and downgraded for the race.

I didn't bother questioning this original number, but the highest HP figure I have a source for is around 1300hp in the BMW turbos. Like you said, this was for qualifying ONLY and the race number was closer to 850-900hp, or slightly less than the cars we see today.

Naturally, today's cars would leave for dead those machines of the early 80's due to advances in tires, suspension, aerodynamics, brakes, chassis stiffness, etc. But! Even a 60's era F1 car would scare the he11 out of anyone not accustomed to racing cars, and a modern one would give any of us a heart attack.

 

[I.P. Freley]

if you want to save the clip Firefox will let you do that.
Click on the link, Firefox opens the download manager and asks if you want to open it or save it.

Thanks for the tip, man. I will have to spend some time with Firefox to figure out how it all works as compared to IE, but now I have that video saved to my HD.

Hats off to ya!

 

[CUEBOAT]

Sit across from the pits at an F1 practice session and they're constantly running these things. WAAAAH! WAAAAAHHH!! WAHHHHHHHHH!!!! Make sure to bring your earplugs!

Any try F1 aficiando would cleary know that F1 teams use a "PADDOCK" and not a pit.

F1, no doors, no Dales no fenders. a true race car.The Canadian grandprix is always a good time. I should be in attendance this year. It has been a great season. I'm glad to see ferrari has been de-throned

 

[I.P. Freley]

Any try F1 aficiando would cleary know that F1 teams use a "PADDOCK" and not a pit.

Okay, you got me, but there IS a "pit lane speed limit" ya know.

And, as we all know, noone in F1 ever gets a "flat", it's a "puncture". And one is not in "first place", one would be "P-1".

 

[CUEBOAT]

hahahahah yes i love the puncture bit, infact i love all F1 terminology. There is always some old british driver calling the race using ancient words.My personal favorite is when they call sand, "the kitty litter". I always chuckle when ever they say that.

 

[UnAnswerd]

3 liters and natutrally aspirated??? That is AMAZING!!! I also agree that Nascar is garbage. Nothing could be more boring....