Thread: BAR's front torque transfer system
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Old 27 Jul 2004, 12:54 (Ref:1048728)   #17
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During the Speed Channel feed, Steve Matchett (former Bennetton mechanic) said that the extra weight is actually a good thing - the cars are now so light the system would in effect act also as ballast bringing weigh forward in the car.

There is no aero impact as it fits in the existing cowling.

He pointed out that when Bennetton did it the weight of the mechanical system overcame the grip advantaqe. He thinks that this would be effective now if Charlie Whiting deems it legal.
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