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dem00n · 11-09-2012, 06:17 PM

Did i mention the need Ferrari F70 has the same tech?

hyper4mance · 11-09-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DuMa

f1 technology fuck yea

I'm with you man! Its about time manufacturers started to incorporate F1 tech into lower priced cars. Yeah its on some hybrids, but most of those are $50k+ vehicles since the technology is still growing. With Obama in office again and his push for green tech, maybe this will push into the $30-40k range sooner than we think.

Sidenote - lets just hope Vettel gets a triple crown this year. Props to A. Newey and C. Horner who supply such a great car going thru the "twiddly bits."

Apex Chase · 11-09-2012, 07:23 PM

That sounds amazing but I do not understand how it could be done affordable.

Snoopyalien24 · 11-09-2012, 07:27 PM

Alright someone now explain it like if I were 5

Turbowned · 11-09-2012, 07:33 PM

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He dismisses a turbocharger: “I think 300-HP with a turbo would be tasteless in this day and age. If we pursue power without regard to fuel consumption, the market won’t accept it. And a turbo would mean the loss of the GT86′s uniqueness.”

Apex Chase · 11-09-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Alright someone now explain it like if I were 5

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)

Basically, when you hit the brakes the kinetic energy is captured and then stored in a battery. Kind of like a Prius. The difference is that instead of releasing that energy slowly to assist fuel economy it is released more quickly so that it is more like boost.

dsgerbc · 11-09-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dsmx17

Then you were doing it wrong.

Meh, of course every one that disagrees with you gotta be wrong.

soconfoozed · 11-09-2012, 08:02 PM

I thought we had been anticipating something like this for quite a while now...

Quentin · 11-09-2012, 08:41 PM

I'm excited to see how it is implemented. I have a Prius, and the tech used is super interesting. I'd love to have the other side of the coin beside it in the garage.

muffinman · 11-09-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)

Basically, when you hit the brakes the kinetic energy is captured and then stored in a battery. Kind of like a Prius. The difference is that instead of releasing that energy slowly to assist fuel economy it is released more quickly so that it is more like boost.

wouldnt you be stuck at the factory's level of "boost" with the KERS? or could there be aftermarket batteries or other electronic gadgets that hold more energy and/or release it quicker?

Apex Chase · 11-09-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

wouldnt you be stuck at the factory's level of "boost" with the KERS? or could there be aftermarket batteries or other electronic gadgets that hold more energy and/or release it quicker?

I have no idea. There is nothing currently on the road that uses it so there is no one with any experience modifying it. There is always a way but it would be uncharted territory. I am just going to go with the AVO turbo kit and call it a day.

Xenocide117 · 11-09-2012, 09:46 PM

All the torque right now.

Hippophobia · 11-09-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

wouldnt you be stuck at the factory's level of "boost" with the KERS? or could there be aftermarket batteries or other electronic gadgets that hold more energy and/or release it quicker?

I'm sure you could modify it in a few different ways honestly. More powerful batteries, larger motors, heck, more motors. But I cringe at the cost of modifications for a hybrid system. Not only parts, but tuning would be a whole new ballgame.

The biggest thing that kills me about the hybrids and electrics is their lack of sensation. That Porsche 918 hybrid is a great example. He was running it in "Silent Mode" and he was just driving, then turned on "Race Mode" and you knew he was blasting in a sports car. I love the smell of a badass race car. I love the sound of internal combustion. I love the rumble and vibration of a powerful engine. Electrics will give you a little whine and away you go. I respect it for it's efficiency and acknowledge it can perform. But I want my race car to be a race car. Not a remote control toy.

tripjammer · 11-10-2012, 01:46 AM

Come on people we all know the 86/FR-S wont be getting KERS...but the next Supra will

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