rec.autos.simulators

by **Fuji Sarton** » Wed, 04 Sep 1996 04:00:00

Hi,

Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
their dashboard display ??

replay via email.

by **Richard Walk** » Wed, 04 Sep 1996 04:00:00

I kind of suspect that they use neither. The speed of the car is not
of any particular relevence to a driver - rpm is though.

Richard

by **Slum Pucker, the lucky plum suck** » Thu, 05 Sep 1996 04:00:00

>Hi,
>Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
>know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
>their dashboard display ??
>replay via email.

I don't think F1 cars have speedos, just the rev lights.
I know at least one of them (not sure which) doesn't even have gear
indicators -- only a light to signal 3rd. The driver knows
instinctively which gear he's in and shouldn't ever need to look at
the dash (unless a warning light comes on!)
If there is one it comes down to driver preference.

Oh, and the stereo and Stu Allen tape rack is normally located just
above the ash tray.

Plum S

PS Mmm don't have any 'replays' to give.

by WO » Thu, 05 Sep 1996 04:00:00

Hey !
You burnt the following into my screen :

They mostly don't have a speed display !!!

(Except Schumi !)

by **Greg Cis** » Thu, 05 Sep 1996 04:00:00

>>Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
>>know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
>>their dashboard display ??

>I kind of suspect that they use neither. The speed of the car is not
>of any particular relevence to a driver - rpm is though.

>Richard

The telemetry output that FORD provided to ESPN years ago was in KPH. I have
switched from MPH to KPH. MOre impressive that way. ie I do 311KPH down the back
straight at Monza :-)

by **Harri Vaini** » Fri, 06 Sep 1996 04:00:00

> >>Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
> >>know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
> >>their dashboard display ??

> >I kind of suspect that they use neither. The speed of the car is not
> >of any particular relevence to a driver - rpm is though.

> >Richard

> The telemetry output that FORD provided to ESPN years ago was in KPH. I have
> switched from MPH to KPH. MOre impressive that way. ie I do 311KPH down the back
> straight at Monza :-)

I suggest a change in setups (wings). This speed should be around 330
KPH!!

/Harri

by **Liam Cril** » Fri, 06 Sep 1996 04:00:00

[...]
? The telemetry output that FORD provided to ESPN years ago was in KPH. I have
? switched from MPH to KPH. MOre impressive that way. ie I do 311KPH down the back
? straight at Monza :-)

That's nothing, I can get 333KPH (206MPH) down the first straight
at Hockenheim ;-)

Cheers,

Liam.

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by **Greg Cis** » Fri, 06 Sep 1996 04:00:00

>> The telemetry output that FORD provided to ESPN years ago was in KPH. I have
>> switched from MPH to KPH. MOre impressive that way. ie I do 311KPH down the back
>> straight at Monza :-)

>I suggest a change in setups (wings). This speed should be around 330
>KPH!!

Thanks, I guess that explains why I only got a 1:26.585... I'll try lowering it
more.

by **Afzal Balli** » Sat, 07 Sep 1996 04:00:00

> >Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
> >know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
> >their dashboard display ??
> They mostly don't have a speed display !!!

I wonder if that is still true, with the pitlane speed limits. Yes,
that have a switch which is meant to limit their speed to that limit,
but as Hakkinen will tell you, that switch isn't always good.

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by **Shen Sen Wo** » Wed, 11 Sep 1996 04:00:00

>I wonder if that is still true, with the pitlane speed limits. Yes,
>that have a switch which is meant to limit their speed to that limit,
>but as Hakkinen will tell you, that switch isn't always good.

As I heard in a race telecast, Murray Walker said that the cause of pit
lane speed limit infringement is drivers didn't hit the limiter button in
time. Another cause I can think of is probably the limiter is not very
accurate, which is quite unlikely.

Heru.

by **Eldred Picke** » Wed, 11 Sep 1996 04:00:00

>Subject: Re: Does the REAL F1 cars use mph or kph ????
>Date: 5 Sep 1996 09:06:36 GMT

>[...]
>? The telemetry output that FORD provided to ESPN years ago was in KPH. I have
>? switched from MPH to KPH. MOre impressive that way. ie I do 311KPH down the back
>? straight at Monza :-)
>That's nothing, I can get 333KPH (206MPH) down the first straight
>at Hockenheim ;-)

Geez, I haven't gotten past about 184MPH. Then again, I'm just using the
stock setups...<g>

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Eldred Pickett

I am NOT paranoid. And why are you always watching me?!?

by **John Marti** » Wed, 11 Sep 1996 04:00:00

> Hi,

> Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
> know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
> their dashboard display ??

> replay via email.

F1 drivers don't need to know how fast they are going,so I don't think
you will find a speedometer in the***pit...however..for our Sim
purposes,since F1 is primarily a European Circus,you should be using
Kilometers.
rgs
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John (aussie)

by **B.B** » Thu, 12 Sep 1996 04:00:00

mumbled:

>> Hi,

>> Just so that my GP2 driving models are as realistic as possible I'd like to
>> know whether the real F1 cars use MILES per hour or KILOMETERS per hour on
>> their dashboard display ??

>> replay via email.

>F1 drivers don't need to know how fast they are going,so I don't think
>you will find a speedometer in the***pit...however..for our Sim
>purposes,since F1 is primarily a European Circus,you should be using
>Kilometers.
>rgs
>--
>John (aussie)

I recall that when Schumi drove the Benetton, you could see in the
in-car pictures that there were two LCD-display's. One for the gear
and the other for the speed (in kph).
Don't know if it is still being used, however.

Brian

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by **Pete** » Sat, 14 Sep 1996 04:00:00

Schumacher. He said that he need it for the max. curvespeed. He can better remember
speed as rpm. Regular in F1 is no speed display.

Peter