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F1 pistons cost more than a large family car with all whistles and bows.

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John S:
Wow £50k each!  :swoon:
Check out the fine tolerances that F1 pistons are machined to and why they need to use both warm fluids and computers to start up F1 engines. 

cosworth151:
That was some pretty amazing stuff. I didn't know that F1 pistons are actually slightly oval shaped when cold. Good stuff, John!  :good:

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