Stolen Ferrari F1 secrets, One is applicable for our 914s Options

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Anyone wonder what Ferrari F1 secrets McLaren obtained that warranted their record breaking $100 Million Dollar fine?

If you've been following the forums, you know that there were multiple 'secrets' in the documentation, and you'll also know that unless you have an F1 development budget, most of the secrets won't be of any help with your 914.

However... there was one secret over looked that is applicable to our 914s even if you are on a most modest budget... It's an alternative to using pure nitrogen in your tires. It turns out that many other professional race teams use this 'Secret Ferrari F1 Tire gas', and the best part is you can make it at home.

What you'll need:

Nitrogen (N2)

Oxygen (O2)

Argon (Ar)




First thing to do is find a welding shop in your area, they can sell you the gases you need. Don't tell them what you are buying it for. If they ask if you are making 'Ferrari tire gas' pretend you don't know what they are talking about. Tell them you are using the nitrogen to run air tools at the track, Argon for your Mig, and your grandmother is coming home from the hospital and is on Oxygen therapy. If they don't belive you, and start asking questions, run for the door immediately and find another welding shop.

Once you find a source for the gas, also pick up an empty tank to hold your 'Ferrari tire gas'

Now mix the ingredients together in this proportion:
N2 78%
O2 21%
Ar 1%

click here for more info on how to do this.

When your done, you'll have a close approximation of 'Ferrari Tire Gas'. The actual formula that Ferrari uses is more complex, here are their actual components & % mixture:

Nitrogen, N2 78.08
Oxygen, O2 20.95
Argon, Ar 0.93
Carbon dioxide, CO2 0.033
Neon, Ne 0.0018
Helium, He 0.00052
Methane, CH4 0.0002
Krypton, Kr 0.00011
Nitrogen(I) oxide, N2O 0.00005
Hydrogen, H2 0.00005
Xenon, Xe 0.0000087
Ozone, O3 0.000001

NOTE 1: This formula supports combustion. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND IT.

NOTE 2: Be sure to completely empty your tires before changing over!! Best if you make an adapter for your vacuum cleaner to get ALL the old stuff out. Most F1 teams did not do this last time they ran Indy, and you know what happened with their tires there.

Once your tires are empty (really empty, remember Indy). Use the 'Ferrari Tire Gas' to fill your tires. Start at the pressure you've been using. At the track keep temps across the tread and adjust pressure as usual. For street driving, watch tread wear and adjust accordingly. At the right pressure you'll see better tire wear as well as MPG.

It's just amazing how many race teams are using this on a regular basis. There are also persistent rumors that most of the top European manufacturers also use this mixture at very specific pressues during ISO performance tests to 'enhance' their test results. Note that the published performance results *do not* mention this. So all you conspiracy theorists, explain to me why if it's not a secret, why it's not openly listed in test results by the top manufactures of exotics in Europe???

Using the 'bird board' scale, producing 'Ferrari Tire Gas' is difficulty 6.754 out of 10. If you don't want to take this on, I had my 'production system' setup & running (mostly Craigs list & Harbor Freight items). I want to give back to the club. If you ship me your airtank, I'll fill it for 1/2 the price of the cheapest nitrogen you can get in your area. Only catch is you have to pay the shipping both ways plus a $10 handling fee.

I take PayPal. Please respond here if interested. If I get enough responses, I have to rebuild my production shed that mysteriously exploded then melted last week.

Cheers!