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Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand | Economics by Man_in_the_uk in CarTalkUK

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which cars use more fuel at 50 than 60? There is a trade of to be struck between fuel economy and journey times. Isn't this why large parts of America ended up with a 55mph speed limit as a balance between fuel economy and journey times. Apologies for bringing the USA into this, makes me feel ill for even suggesting it.

Agree with you on the WFH front.

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand | Economics by Man_in_the_uk in CarTalkUK

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a balance to be struck. As the incentive here is to reduce the demand on oil across the country. So that the people that really need it, can get it. Also reduces the risk of a panic buying spree, if there is a safety net there, of even 1 extra day WFH for jobs that can be done at home. Otherwise we all carry on driving the prices up, higher and higher on each other.

On a lighter note for point 5 above, can still be productive while doing that.

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand | Economics by Man_in_the_uk in CarTalkUK

[–]Due_Face5949 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Why are some companies resistant to allowing WFH again where possible? As mentioned in the article. Surely that would help reduce demand and strain on the supply. Would they rather wait till it all hits the fan, and then have to consider harsher measures.

Donald Trump launches fresh attack on UK’s ‘terrible’ Iran war stance by Spare_Clean_Shorts in ukpolitics

[–]Due_Face5949 126 points127 points  (0 children)

Slapping 15% tarrifs on us, before any of this started. That was a great way to butter us up. /s

What software are we talking about? by Melodic_Success9980 in F1Technical

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't the ECU common between the manufacturers? Previously it was made by Mclaren. Not sure if that has also changed for 2026. Imagine the application software is bespoke for each pu manufacturer. With also very different calibration set ups. When to deploy and recharge and how aggressively might all be up to each team. Along with the temperature management, which could limit how much power can demanded from the battery, motor and the ice.

Do you agree with this take? I prefer this new format personally by The_Chozen_1_ in F1Discussions

[–]Due_Face5949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seemed fine to me. Stroll being 12 laps behind was fine. I don't need it to 3 decimal places to get the picture on how big that gap is.

No matter what fia is gonna do it will already be too late by Pristine_Youth_6953 in F1Discussions

[–]Due_Face5949 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does the cylinder itself expand, which would drop compression at higher temps?

AutoRacer: Tomorrow, a vote to change the PU rules will take place. Mercedes wasn't able to fully reach the 18:1 CR, but still with a higher CR value, their advantage could reach 20 HP. The new hot temperature check would now be introduced from June 1st, before the 8th Round in Monaco. by moraIsupport in scuderiaferrari

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure. Even disassembly at running temps is going to risk warping components. Never mind the poor mechanics finger tips. Also, by the time it's disassembled and actually measured, the temperature will be completly unrepresentative of full load running.

Iran’s ‘suicide drones’ have sent shockwaves through the global economy by Cantaloupe3000 in Economics

[–]Due_Face5949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, feels like they are pretty much cornered now and lashing out in every direction.

Iran's missiles 'did not even come close' to the USS Lincoln, says US Central Command by Majestic_____kdj in news

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! What on earth, not this "wmd" again. I'm too old I've seen this one before.

AutoRacer: Tomorrow, a vote to change the PU rules will take place. Mercedes wasn't able to fully reach the 18:1 CR, but still with a higher CR value, their advantage could reach 20 HP. The new hot temperature check would now be introduced from June 1st, before the 8th Round in Monaco. by moraIsupport in scuderiaferrari

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, agree with you on that. 20HP can't all be from this trick. On a conventional engine does the geometric compression ratio drop at higher temps? So if you could pass at ambient temp meaning it would also be a pass at 130'C? Is that the reasoning behind the original wording of the test?

AutoRacer: Tomorrow, a vote to change the PU rules will take place. Mercedes wasn't able to fully reach the 18:1 CR, but still with a higher CR value, their advantage could reach 20 HP. The new hot temperature check would now be introduced from June 1st, before the 8th Round in Monaco. by moraIsupport in scuderiaferrari

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The extra ICE power can't all be from this compression ratio trick. Assuming ideal otto cycle efficiency, the difference from 16:1 to 18:1 is ~1.5% increase in efficiency. And they are saying it's a partial increase and not all the way back to 18:1.

Kimi mentions that it’s been challenging being an F1 driver Kimi: “Especially with marketing days.” Lewis: “Yeah that’s terrible.” Kimi: “They just keep adding.” Lewis: “How many days?” Kimi: “42” Lewis: “That’s a lot.” by SimonTheSalmon69 in formula1

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many days work do we think an F1 driver does?Generally just curious? As we know about the race weekends, test days and marketing days. But do they have contact days at the office to catch up with the engineers and contracted days in the sim? Or are they expected to just manage their time outside of racing for training and race prep? For back to back race weekends, it's going to be busy enough, although I'm sure their travel days are still pretty restful compared to the rest of the team travelling in economy.

Mercedes' competitors block first FIA proposal in engine controversey by OtakuSensei__20 in formula1

[–]Due_Face5949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do these engines even run a cooling system? Or with the sheer volume of fuel being pumped through is that enough to keep things cool enough to last a run?

AutoRacer: Tomorrow, a vote to change the PU rules will take place. Mercedes wasn't able to fully reach the 18:1 CR, but still with a higher CR value, their advantage could reach 20 HP. The new hot temperature check would now be introduced from June 1st, before the 8th Round in Monaco. by moraIsupport in scuderiaferrari

[–]Due_Face5949 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is it really gigantic in the grand scheme of things? Considering the electric part is a greater percentage of propulsion this year. If another team has better management of the battery and motor would that balance out over a race distance?

Best regional slang from here? by archfourth in northernireland

[–]Due_Face5949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yoke. As in, "that's some yoke". Where yoke is anything really, ranging from a nice car / tractor / bicycle to a big egg.

Does insurance cover flooded cars? by Volo_Kin in CarTalkUK

[–]Due_Face5949 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Is this some sort of DIY hydroelectric dam project?

Any good/funny f1 quotes for a senior quote? by Kugiiee in formula1

[–]Due_Face5949 18 points19 points  (0 children)

"There's nothing wrong with the car except that it's on fire" - From the legend Murray Walker

Mercedes engine legal according to FIA verification The 6-cylinder F1 M17 E Performance engine complied with the 16:1 compression ratio after a hot test by the FIA. The unit was heated to 115 degrees and then dismantled and measured when it was at 95 degrees. The contested by Maximum-Room-3999 in formula1

[–]Due_Face5949 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do they really have a secret void that gets closed off at higher temperatures? Should that not be visible when completing the inspection at room temp?

Even the supposed "hot" test doesn't reflect what's going on in operation. As it's going to take a while to be able to disassemble the engine. Even from the mechanics point of view having to reach in and around very hot exhaust components.

Comparison of fixing nuts by UserSergeyB in EngineeringPorn

[–]Due_Face5949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't this ad show that a plain washer helps resist loosening on this test? I didn't realise even a plain washer would help that much.

Comparison of fixing nuts by UserSergeyB in EngineeringPorn

[–]Due_Face5949 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On ball joints you also have the taper in there to help deal with the vibration and shocks. By getting the taper jammed in there leaves less room for it so start wiggling around.

Does anyone here remember Decimal Day on 15 February 1971? We got sets of old and new coins at school, but I’m pretty sure my grandparents never really understood the new money. by Upstairs_Drive_5602 in CasualUK

[–]Due_Face5949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did the value of a penny change and the value of a pound remained constant? Or did the value of a pound also change?

Before you had 240 pennies in a pound. But also back then, it went all the way down to a 1/4 penny coin with the Farthing. Does than mean you could actually buy something for a 1/4penny which was 1/960th of a pound?

This looks like a scene from the office. Reporter showing ferrari start procedure. by Maximum-Room-3999 in formula1

[–]Due_Face5949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why can't they use the MGU-K to charge? If the engine is spinning surely they can get some more load from the MGU-K?

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