In the footsteps of Ken Tyrrell - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Craven Morehead · 12-13-2008, 09:35 PM

I have no idea why, though....

more here

cool video

BadNick · 12-13-2008, 10:55 PM

The Covini looks stupid to me. But when I saw the Tyrell P34 racing at Watkins Glen in 1976 and it finished 2nd, I thought it was pretty damn cool.

Craven Morehead · 12-13-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BadNick

The Covini looks stupid to me. But when I saw the Tyrell P34 racing at Watkins Glen in 1976 and it finished 2nd, I thought it was pretty damn cool.

I saw them race the next year at Long Beach. I agree, damned cool at the time.

bobby · 12-15-2008, 03:08 PM

Looks like the tire manufactures have found a way to increase profits....xoxoxoo

Xerxys · 12-22-2008, 09:34 PM

I know nothing about vehicles............. what does the second set add???? I cant think of anything, but then, I'm not a physics major.

BadNick · 12-23-2008, 10:46 AM

On the Covini I would say it adds nothing other than useless complexity and cost...and looks stupid imo.

On the Tyrell P34, I believe one of the primary goals was to reduce frontal area by using smaller front tires, but then they wanted/needed more rubber contact area so they doubled up.

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BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	The Covini looks stupid to me. But when I saw the Tyrell P34 racing at Watkins Glen in 1976 and it finished 2nd, I thought it was pretty damn cool.

12-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	I know nothing about vehicles............. what does the second set add???? I cant think of anything, but then, I'm not a physics major.

12-23-2008, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	On the Covini I would say it adds nothing other than useless complexity and cost...and looks stupid imo. On the Tyrell P34, I believe one of the primary goals was to reduce frontal area by using smaller front tires, but then they wanted/needed more rubber contact area so they doubled up.