Mirror question

Turkington Fan · 17 Oct 2002, 21:16 (Ref:406825)

As a European really getting into V8 Supercars thanks to the increased TV coverage here, I've noticed that the cars only have 1 external mirror. I know it's a silly question, but I wondered what the reason behind it was.

Flaggie · 17 Oct 2002, 21:45 (Ref:406865)

Some do have two. It's a driver's personal choice thing, I think.

RaceTime · 17 Oct 2002, 22:15 (Ref:406891)

Despite the Aussie rules saying they are supposed to have two, the category managers for V8's have deemed only one is required.

I think the decision was made on the grounds of safety - less glass on the road when they geet knocked off!

Crash Test · 18 Oct 2002, 00:43 (Ref:406954)

I'd say it would be because of aerodynamics, beause a lot of those that have them, they are special mock ups that have air ducting into the car to cool the drivers down.

I personally think it would be best to have two big standard ones, but then they would probably purposely knock them off on the way out of the pits...

Amaroo Park · 20 Oct 2002, 07:39 (Ref:408360)

Quote:

Originally posted by Crash Test
I'd say it would be because of aerodynamics,

WHAT???????????????????

rpolinski · 20 Oct 2002, 07:59 (Ref:408371)

Also a lot start with two and finish with one or less.

Rhys_00 · 21 Oct 2002, 11:45 (Ref:409166)

u tryin to make a point bondy?

RaceTime · 21 Oct 2002, 20:37 (Ref:409612)

Sorry Rhys - even I had to laugh at the suggestion it was due to aerodynamics.

That's like saying they don't run indicator and stop lights to save weight....

Rhys_00 · 22 Oct 2002, 06:20 (Ref:409940)

i was just lost for a moment, dont mind me :S

RaceTime · 22 Oct 2002, 06:40 (Ref:409942)

Careful - lose it too often and the stewards will bring you in for a five minute penalty

Crash Test · 22 Oct 2002, 09:05 (Ref:410025)

Hrmmm, I'm not totally convinced. Knowing how anally retentive most of the teams are, and knowing the expense teams like DJR go to to make trick little mirrors that have air ducts built into them, I wouldn't let it surprise me..

RaceTime · 22 Oct 2002, 09:20 (Ref:410039)

The air ducts are usually located around the mirror not as part of it.

Got any pics to illustrate what you mean?

Crash Test · 22 Oct 2002, 09:26 (Ref:410046)

Nope, fairly certain a few cars incorporate them. I've (legally) acquired a digital for this weekend, shall do some snooping

RaceTime · 22 Oct 2002, 09:38 (Ref:410050)

LOL hate to see if you had illegally aquired one - what shots would you get then?

Crash Test · 22 Oct 2002, 11:36 (Ref:410114)

It doesn't mean that the photos will be legal!

BTW- on a completly different topic, Accelerate is going pay per view on Thursday

RaceTime · 22 Oct 2002, 12:31 (Ref:410151)

So - how much do we receive for looking at Accelerate??

Crash Test · 22 Oct 2002, 12:36 (Ref:410153)

Ouch.

I was hoping for the reverse, and for people to raise enough money to pay for my bail

RaceTime · 22 Oct 2002, 12:54 (Ref:410167)

Hehe - never.

Easiest way would be to become a Steward and attend a V8 meeting - just penalise errrr no sorry - of course that doesn't happen

Crash Test · 23 Oct 2002, 01:19 (Ref:410822)

And it all starts up tomorrow!

According to the equation-
Propensity to take of clothes= booze + hot weather
we're in good shape, because it is f'in hot up here at the moment...

RaceTime · 23 Oct 2002, 02:44 (Ref:410853)

Oh that's right - you have some piddling little gop kart event up there this weekend, don;t you?

DAVID PATERSON · 23 Oct 2002, 03:43 (Ref:410878)

I believe the tiny mirrors on V8s are actually due to weight savings and aerodynamics. It's a fact that adding a set of rear view mirrors can actually make a significant increase in the drag co-efficient. Also, an experienced race car builder tells me that the way to get weight out of a car is simply, one little bit at a time.

RaceTime · 23 Oct 2002, 04:26 (Ref:410886)

Except that when they are fitted they are not small - they are standard Falcon or Commodore shape and size

Crash Test · 23 Oct 2002, 11:13 (Ref:411091)

Here comes a couple of attachments:

Crash Test · 23 Oct 2002, 11:14 (Ref:411093)

Note Larry standing to the left with verticle smile... thankfully the detail isn't that good

Crash Test · 23 Oct 2002, 11:15 (Ref:411094)

And lucky last... for the moment

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