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[kharma45]

Don't jinx it.

 

[xptoxyz]

Haha. My inebriated take on this is that the PIT tire means something like a special 'pit practice tire', or something like that. Seems like it fell off right away. Haha.

I don't know what the label on the tyres is for, but I think the tyre was the correct one so it probably just means "use this one." I just caught that at the end of Sky Quali., the real issue seems to have been giving the go ahead to released and the wheel wasn't properly on. It rolled off and the team got 1500 € fine from what I could gather.

 

[Chris R]

Should be a pretty epic race. Can't wait for it tonight!

 

[AcridMeat]

Looks like the gun malfunctioned. He thought the nut was properly placed back on, so he said okay, noticed the nut wasn't on the wheel and tried to stop it.

Meanwhile the tool was having the best time of its life.

 

[Psychotext]

Not sure if I should assume my phone will update its time properly (and as such I should set the alarm for the proper time), or if I should set it an hour earlier just in case. I need the sleep, but I'll punch a kitten if I miss the start of the race.

 

[Leunam]

I see we escaped the great migration of sports thread into the community forum.

Sure did. My guess is because we are a considerable smaller community.

 

[brotkasten]

Sure did. My guess is because we are a considerable smaller community.

We're just better.

 

[xptoxyz]

Looks like the gun malfunctioned. He thought the nut was properly placed back on, so he said okay, noticed the nut wasn't on the wheel and tried to stop it.

Yeah he noticed after giving the go ahead is what it seems.

Meanwhile the tool was having the best time of its life.

The break dancing gun was another car though.

 

[Omiee]

Sure did. My guess is because we are a considerable smaller community.

why did they do that? ( move the sports threads to community side )

nvm found the thread about it

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

?

No idea what the article says, but the video is great. tons of radio transmissions

 

[Shaneus]

If people have the opportunity, they should definitely check out the full official F1 timing app. I'm currently... "evaluating"... the full one ($30 on an unproven product? Nice try, Bernie) and it's actually surprisingly fucking good. Full rotatable/scalable track map with each driver, live timing "replays" (for instance, I can watch qualifying as it happened on the app in realtime), typed updates (like radio info, news flashes etc.) and reminders for when races are on.

This is on iPhone, but I'd imagine the iPad one would be even awesomer owing to the big screen to spin Sepang around via your index finger with.

 

[Xelios092]

If people have the opportunity, they should definitely check out the full official F1 timing app. I'm currently... "evaluating"... the full one ($30 on an unproven product? Nice try, Bernie) and it's actually surprisingly fucking good. Full rotatable/scalable track map with each driver, live timing "replays" (for instance, I can watch qualifying as it happened on the app in realtime), typed updates (like radio info, news flashes etc.) and reminders for when races are on.

This is on iPhone, but I'd imagine the iPad one would be even awesomer owing to the big screen to spin Sepang around via your index finger with.

Have the same one on my Android phone. It really is done well. There are some errors here and there during the typed messages, but hey, what can ya do about it. Looks good enough for me on my phone, but yeah, like you said, probably way better on a tablet. The rotatable track is a really nice touch as well, it's easy to lose a driver once he comes up on traffic.

 

[Shaneus]

Have the same one on my Android phone. It really is done well. There are some errors here and there during the typed messages, but hey, what can ya do about it. Looks good enough for me on my phone, but yeah, like you said, probably way better on a tablet. The rotatable track is a really nice touch as well, it's easy to lose a driver once he comes up on traffic.

Yeah, it's not bad. Following drivers is kinda cool, too. But again... $30? Damn expensive considering that, even though far more basic, last year's was completely free.

 

[Xelios092]

Yeah, it's not bad. Following drivers is kinda cool, too. But again... $30? Damn expensive considering that, even though far more basic, last year's was completely free.

Agreed, I can't see myself paying 30 dollars for it. That's far too much. 5 is pretty reasonable for it.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

If people have the opportunity, they should definitely check out the full official F1 timing app. I'm currently... "evaluating"... the full one ($30 on an unproven product? Nice try, Bernie) and it's actually surprisingly fucking good. Full rotatable/scalable track map with each driver, live timing "replays" (for instance, I can watch qualifying as it happened on the app in realtime), typed updates (like radio info, news flashes etc.) and reminders for when races are on.

This is on iPhone, but I'd imagine the iPad one would be even awesomer owing to the big screen to spin Sepang around via your index finger with.

I've "evaluated" the 2011 one last year, and it wasn't accurate especially on the car positioning on the map.

Has that been rectified?

 

[Shaneus]

I've "evaluated" the 2011 one last year, and it wasn't accurate especially on the car positioning on the map.

Has that been rectified?

Oh, was there a proper map one last year? I only knew of the basic timing one. But going by the qualis from yesterday and the TV broadcast (in AU, so they're no doubt a few secs off anyway) it seemed alright. But that was just following one driver at a time. Didn't cross-check several drivers on the track at once to verify. Will tonight, though.

Did the 2011 one have the ability to "replay" the sessions?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Oh, was there a proper map one last year? I only knew of the basic timing one. But going by the qualis from yesterday and the TV broadcast (in AU, so they're no doubt a few secs off anyway) it seemed alright. But that was just following one driver at a time. Didn't cross-check several drivers on the track at once to verify. Will tonight, though.

Did the 2011 one have the ability to "replay" the sessions?

I don't think so. The whole thing looked awesome, but it didn't function well. even the timing screen wasn't as good as the web based one. but definitely better than the free-app that used to be available.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

updated 20min ago

 

[Mobius 1]

If people have the opportunity, they should definitely check out the full official F1 timing app. I'm currently... "evaluating"... the full one ($30 on an unproven product? Nice try, Bernie) and it's actually surprisingly fucking good. Full rotatable/scalable track map with each driver, live timing "replays" (for instance, I can watch qualifying as it happened on the app in realtime), typed updates (like radio info, news flashes etc.) and reminders for when races are on.

This is on iPhone, but I'd imagine the iPad one would be even awesomer owing to the big screen to spin Sepang around via your index finger with.

Seconded, the app is nice and informative. It will be a great companion in November to watch the race in the circuit.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

1 hour.


WAKE UP PEOPLE.. I feel so lonely

 

[brotkasten]

1 hour.


WAKE UP PEOPLE.. I feel so lonely

Up and waiting for the Fernando-Kimi battle in the first corner.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

watching the second gp2 race.

anyone see the valsechi ericsson crash? ) stupid ericsson, always running into people

 

[Addnan]

Almost went back to sleep, nearly forgot the clocks changed!

Predictions: Schumacher to lead at the end of the first lap, Kimi to jump 4 places.

Spoiler

Then go onto win the race ? Love you Kimi <3

Kimi and Schumi 1,2.

 

[Adamm]

Im awake! Forgot the clocks changed lol

 

[Joseph Merrick]

get new fancy pants technology clocks what autoadjusts doods. it's 2012!

 

[Lucius86]

The pre-show is better than Aus so far by Sky.....

 

[Chris R]

1 hour.


WAKE UP PEOPLE.. I feel so lonely

You aren't alone. People are here.

Speed still showing gp2, been fun to watch so far.

 

[Hackbert]

good morning from germany.. (ugh this night was one hour shorter.. ffs)

let the race sunday begin..

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Up and waiting for the Fernando-Kimi battle in the first corner.

Which obviously Kimi will win, without an effort.. pffffffttttt

Almost went back to sleep, nearly forgot the clocks changed!

Predictions: Schumacher to lead at the end of the first lap, Kimi to jump 4 places.

Spoiler

Then go onto win the race ? Love you Kimi <3

Kimi and Schumi 1,2.

He'll win it don't worry.. we need some rain in the right time that's all

 

[Polyphony]

3 AM here, probably not going to sleep.

 

[Mobius 1]

Reporting for duty. Better make a pot of coffee.

 

[brotkasten]

Which obviously Kimi will win, without an effort.. pffffffttttt

Only to get knocked out my some other mid-field racer. Awwww yeah.

 

[Lucius86]

I think I am going to have a fry up to join me here. Who wants bacon?

 

[Orgun]

I think I am going to have a fry up to join me here. Who wants bacon?

Can I get scramble with that?

 

[brotkasten]

There's no way I'll watch the Sky broadcast when BBC is doing a full one. God damn ads.

 

[Orgun]

Haha good info but these graphics are so cheesy.

 

[Aegus]

Goddamn Sky, this Lewis + graphic overlay is horrible.

 

[Lucius86]

RAIN

 

[FootballFan]

What is the possibility of rain?

 

[Mobius 1]

OH HI NATALIE

 

[Lucius86]

What is the possibility of rain?

High now. Expecting rain hitting the circuit before the start now according to the radar.

Natalie is prettier, but not ask sexy as Lee. BOOO.

 

[brotkasten]

Haha good info but these graphics are so cheesy.

It looks terrible. I hate that they can't agree to use one style. This segment is now using completely different overlays.

 

[FootballFan]

Great..
Rain + Schumi = Win

 

[Mobius 1]

The Hamilton overlay touch gesture graphics were indeed pathetic.

 

[Sloane]

High now. Expecting rain hitting the circuit before the start now according to the radar.

Natalie is prettier, but not ask sexy as Lee. BOOO.

So much for Vettel's hard tires.

 

[Septimius]

Awake!

Pretty hung-over, sure, but I'm here! :>

 

[Adamm]

So much for Vettel's hard tires.

All part of his Master plan!

 

[SunhiLegend]

Storms approaching

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Only to get knocked out my some other mid-field racer. Awwww yeah.

my driver is better than yours

THis is soooooo exciting

 

[dantehemi]

Just got home from a party... 330am Toronto time... Not sure if I can make it to watch the race!!! And the best part is, I'm comfy in my nice warm bed and I'm too lazy to run to the basement to set the PVR.,, what's a guy to do