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Title: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: John S on January 18, 2022, 05:23:51 PM
This term 'J' (Jounce) dampers get the heave-ho from F1.
Now hands up how many of us really knew these mass damper style things still existed?  ;)

However there still seems to be uncertainty this regulation amendment will put an end to Merc's trick rake/floor stalling device. The jury still seems to be out on whether or not its a mass/inertia damper?
Also since there is little info on this devilish device, is it transferable to the new gen venturi tunnel cars this year anyway?  :DntKnw:

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/01/18/tech-draft-2022-2-farewell-to-the-jounce-damper/
Title: Re: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: lkjohnson1950 on January 18, 2022, 11:47:28 PM
Remember when F1 was about inventing and using new technology? Now they just ban it.
Title: Re: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: cosworth151 on January 19, 2022, 06:20:49 PM
Remember when F1 was about inventing and using new technology? Now they just ban it.

I remember that, Lonnie. But then, I'm old enough to remember when snakes had legs.  ;)
Title: Re: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: lkjohnson1950 on January 19, 2022, 09:11:45 PM
You're not far ahead of me Cossie.   :tease:
Title: Re: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: jimclark on January 28, 2022, 11:10:29 PM
F1 is headed toward IndyCardom for the "show". :'(

Oh how wonderful.....  ::)
Title: Re: FIA ban 'J' dampers - will new F1 reg kill Merc's rake/floor stalling device?
Post by: John S on January 29, 2022, 12:48:25 PM
I've found this new explanation of the use of 'J' Dampers in F1. Seems they have pretty limited use that may be overcome by change to lower profile tyres anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t58qjcNwEbo
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