IanS16 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UJnxu_D550 I want to know what Curds(??) is!? Wonder if they'll ever bring it to road cars? Off to research.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Curds - wow... sounds like NOS! Sounds interesting - but the rear wing is ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just found out - its K.E.R.S Kinetic Energy Recovery System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazur Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm confused, how can you have a boost button with an extra 82BHP for overtaking if you do not have a controlled build engine which all teams all use. If you do not have a controlled engine the how can you limit the boost button to 82 hp with any degree of accuracy???? Or have I missed the point??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 K E R S is an electric boost system. I think it stands for Kinetic Enery Recovery System. Under braking energy is stored up, and on pressing the "boost" button it goes back out via an electric rotor (Motor)? on the gearbox. Apparently one BMW mechanic has already been electrocuted !!! Sounds fun eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Curds Look in this months Evo, its all explained in there Apparently one technician has already been electricuted by a "live" car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Curds Yeah, they are employing very small Kurds to sit in a pedalo contraption inside the pods, so when the driver hits the button, thay have to pedal faster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Curds Look in this months Evo, its all explained in there Apparently one technician has already been electricuted by a "live" car A decent moderator would have corrected my post instead of just mocking me I guess its just a self charging Prius with the engine and motor running at the same time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Maybe we'll see some overtaking this year. I might have to watch F1 if it's going to be exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Curds A decent moderator would have corrected my post instead of just mocking me I guess its just a self charging Prius with the engine and motor running at the same time then Why would I do that. I act in the best interests of the forum, and in this case it was funny so who am I do deny the forum of some chuckles Back to being serious, I'm not sure we'll see this stuff at the start of the season. Evo were saying the kit weighs about 60KG which costs them naught point something of a lap and they were not sure if it was worth it. I guess if your car is quick enough to stay at teh front, why weigh it down Might see it if the cars are competitive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I guess its just a self charging Prius with the engine and motor running at the same time then Oh great. The top formula motor racing events of the year - F1 Prius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Murray Walker was saying that the batteries for the KERS system are abot 25K each and each car needs 3 for every race weekend. So much for energy saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kObi Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 video taken down, it wasnt this video was it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkVKPdyWs0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yes it was K0bi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Apparently only BMW & Toyota are still pushing for K.E.R.S to be on the cars for this season. So if Ferrari ain't backing it then it won't be on the cars (or should that be kers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Apparently only BMW & Toyota are still pushing for K.E.R.S to be on the cars for this season.So if Ferrari ain't backing it then it won't be on the cars (or should that be kers) +1 tbh I was exepecting that. Looking at last season, if Ferrari and Mclaren are faster than the others then they wont fit it. The extra weight isnt worth it for a bit of extra boost on the straight. I can only see one or other fitting them if they arent quick enough on a certain track and need the extra boost down the stright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 rear wing does look ugly but if it improves the overtaking chances I'm all for it. Some of the races last year were very dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 rear wing does look ugly but if it improves the overtaking chances I'm all for it. Some of the races last year were very dull. There were some corkers though like the last few laps at spa and when Hamilton came from behind to nail Massa and Piquet in Germany, overall i enjoyed it last year and thought that it was one of the best seasons for ages despite all the meddling by the FIA. Should of kept it the same imo except changing to the slick tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I love the idea of the KERS device. It's optional this year with possibly a standard one next year. What's really interesting is that one them has gone with an idea that doesn't involve batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 What's really interesting is that one them has gone with an idea that doesn't involve batteries. Laccy bands? Hamsters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Williams have been developing a flywheel based KERS. Check out this video of BMW last July. Bloke on the left gets the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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