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How loud are they compared to the V8's? From what I can hear through the TV they sound considerably quieter.

V8's were significantly louder, though admittedly they were at full attack mode. Biggest sign was the rb7 doing a couple laps, sound was phenomenal in comparison, could be heard from miles away.

Possible glimmer of hope - the f1 app was showing that everyone was only taking the engine to around 12000rpm.

Doesnt mean that they werent going to 15000rpm, the app could be wrong. But if it isnt we might get a bit more of a scream out of the v6's yet

Why would you take it to 15,000? That's the question. You have 5 motors to last the season. You have a limited fuel delivery. You have a turbo that can be spun up electrically for boost at any revs. You have 8 gears to keep the motor in the torque range.

Why bother with 15k, if you don't have to?

Not saying I like it, just makes sense not to rev it for the sake of it.

Lets face it,they sound shit!But its the future.Old turbo 80s cars had no rev limit or boost plus had screamer pipes.Now its all used to make electricity,which acts as a huge muffler.Really its amazing how quiet they are for an engine with an exhaust straight out of the turbo.Ive always said that the two cars that actually go through your body is F1 and topfuel,but sad to say F1 no more???Whats the answer?I dont know.Im an electrician and im very impressed with the electric power they have but,mmmmmmm,think the live atmosphere is gone.And its only gunna get worse as they develop electric power more.I suppose on TV it wont be as bad as the racing itself will be good,but im sure crowds will be down in the future as most people that arent hardcore F1 fans only go to hear that beautiful sound of a V8 at 18000rpm with open exhaust,or dare i say the V10s at 20000rpm.BMW actually revved their V10 to 21000rpm on the dyno but the limit to race was 20000rpm then.Whats the answer guys???Times change...............

Why would you take it to 15,000? That's the question. You have 5 motors to last the season. You have a limited fuel delivery. You have a turbo that can be spun up electrically for boost at any revs. You have 8 gears to keep the motor in the torque range.

Why bother with 15k, if you don't have to?

Not saying I like it, just makes sense not to rev it for the sake of it.

All it take is one team to do it, and beat the rest. Then they'll all do it.

These guys ARE racing for sheep stations.

Possible glimmer of hope - the f1 app was showing that everyone was only taking the engine to around 12000rpm.

Doesnt mean that they werent going to 15000rpm, the app could be wrong. But if it isnt we might get a bit more of a scream out of the v6's yet

in the commentary theyve said that they will prob be racing at around 12-12.5k cause they wont make race distance with 15k :(

Lets face it,they sound shit!But its the future.Old turbo 80s cars had no rev limit or boost plus had screamer pipes.Now its all used to make electricity,which acts as a huge muffler.Really its amazing how quiet they are for an engine with an exhaust straight out of the turbo.Ive always said that the two cars that actually go through your body is F1 and topfuel,but sad to say F1 no more???Whats the answer?I dont know.Im an electrician and im very impressed with the electric power they have but,mmmmmmm,think the live atmosphere is gone.And its only gunna get worse as they develop electric power more.I suppose on TV it wont be as bad as the racing itself will be good,but im sure crowds will be down in the future as most people that arent hardcore F1 fans only go to hear that beautiful sound of a V8 at 18000rpm with open exhaust,or dare i say the V10s at 20000rpm.BMW actually revved their V10 to 21000rpm on the dyno but the limit to race was 20000rpm then.Whats the answer guys???Times change...............

I've raced RC, nitro and electric, NiCad, NiMH, Lipo, until you experience max torque from zero rpm, its difficult to comprehend the power of electrons. I actually wouldn't mind seeing an all electric version of F1. Though I would expect the next step to be hydrogen/ electric hybrid.

Don't get me wrong, if someone offered me a Tesla, mac650, or an R35 I would be like tesla who...

V8's were significantly louder, though admittedly they were at full attack mode. Biggest sign was the rb7 doing a couple laps, sound was phenomenal in comparison, could be heard from miles away.

I should have elaborated a bit more. I meant the super cars not the old F1's.

The old V8 F1 doing the speed comparison gave me goosebumps when it got on the noise after listening to this v6 garbage all day.

I've raced RC, nitro and electric, NiCad, NiMH, Lipo, until you experience max torque from zero rpm, its difficult to comprehend the power of electrons. I actually wouldn't mind seeing an all electric version of F1. Though I would expect the next step to be hydrogen/ electric hybrid.

Don't get me wrong, if someone offered me a Tesla, mac650, or an R35 I would be like tesla who...

You have heard of Formula E right?

Possible glimmer of hope - the f1 app was showing that everyone was only taking the engine to around 12000rpm.

Doesnt mean that they werent going to 15000rpm, the app could be wrong. But if it isnt we might get a bit more of a scream out of the v6's yet

Orly?

Interesting..

All it take is one team to do it, and beat the rest. Then they'll all do it.

These guys ARE racing for sheep stations.

Yeah, sure. But the way I look at it, the way the fuel is setup, you don't need the rpm to make the speed. You could use 15,000 to stretch a gear between corners, but really, all the torque and acceleration of these motors will be based in lower rpm. I suspect that's why they got an extra cog. We only got use to stratospheric rpm because of the NA motors.

I have the answer.

Too many cars sitting in sheds. Make a category for ex f1 cars, that gentleman drivers can come and complete in. De tune the engines a bit so they can last 1/2 a season or whatever. Give them a control tyre, and replace the porsche cup with them!!! Year catagories to keep a bit of parity.

I should have elaborated a bit more. I meant the super cars not the old F1's.

The old V8 F1 doing the speed comparison gave me goosebumps when it got on the noise after listening to this v6 garbage all day.

That's alright, that's what I was referring to as well! The supercar's sounded brilliant compared to the muted burps & farts from the f1's, the rb7 was on another level again. So in summery, sad panda.

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