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Old 08-01-2006, 12:18 PM   #1
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8/1/2006: Formula 1 racecar, suspended



Another xoB contribution today, thanks xoB!

View Suspended is a stunning art installation created from the thousands of parts that make up a Honda Racing F1 car. The amazing display was created especially for the event by Dutch artist Paul Veroude.



Each of the 3200 parts of the Formula 1 car are suspended on fine wires to produce a 3D 'exploded diagram' that allows race fans the chance to get closer than ever to the engineering secrets of the world's most technically-advanced sport.



Honda's Head of Car Marketing, Jeff Dodds says: "The first time we saw View Suspended, we knew it would be perfect for the London Motor Show. It's creative, imaginative and a must see for visitors to the Honda stand. I can't think of a better expression of Honda's passion for F1 and engineering."

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Old 08-01-2006, 12:25 PM   #2
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Wow! That is really neat.
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Old 08-01-2006, 12:32 PM   #3
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Cool. I'd love to see it in person.
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Old 08-01-2006, 12:53 PM   #4
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I wonder how much of a mess it would make if someone were to swing just one piece, ala pendulum?
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Old 08-01-2006, 01:01 PM   #5
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Where's the oil and brake fluid?
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Old 08-01-2006, 01:33 PM   #6
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someone finally created the 3-d exploded diagram
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Old 08-01-2006, 03:42 PM   #7
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He did a VW Beetle first. Then a Toyota Starlet with even more pieces (4200 vs 3200 for the F-1), but that one wasn't suspended, just laid out on the floor.

Come to think of it, working 2-D on the floor, rather than 3-D on wires, might be even tougher to show the relationship between the parts, Certainly harder than working 1-D.*


* That's 1-Dumpster..... what I'd need when I couldn't remember how to put it back together.
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Old 08-01-2006, 03:43 PM   #8
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Some kid with sissors is gonna be in trouble!
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Old 08-01-2006, 05:39 PM   #9
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He did a VW Beetle first.
I drive a Beetle, I'd love to see what he did with one. Do you have a link please?
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Old 08-01-2006, 08:37 PM   #10
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Love it!

Two winters ago husband and I rebuilt the engine in my 'vette. We sent the large parts (block/manifold) to the machine shop and assembled everything ourselves in our garage. I must admit, for a woman, I feel I have more than usual knowledge of how an engine works. Enough that mechanics can't pull any fast ones with me... Anyhow, I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of putting my engine back together and seeing how everything meshed and worked together. AND...how one little thing out of place, or out of time, could spell disaster for the entire engine.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:16 PM   #11
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This reminds me of the Body Worlds exhibit that uses layers of real corpses. It's a lot less creepy when done with a car.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:56 PM   #12
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...reminds me of the Body Worlds exhibit that uses layers of real corpses...
That exhibit is in Atlanta right now.
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Old 08-01-2006, 11:47 PM   #13
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Suck if a bird got in there....
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Old 08-02-2006, 03:52 AM   #14
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I drive a Beetle, I'd love to see what he did with one. Do you have a link please?
Here ya go.
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Old 08-02-2006, 08:15 AM   #15
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Hmmm. If someone left a window open, it would turn into the most complex set of wind-chimes in the world!
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