GTP_WRS Week 167 : El Campmino

[Gravitron]

GT6 Week 167 : El Campmino

Hotlap Event in Arcade Mode Time Trial

Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 '67

Eiger Nordwand - Short Track


:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::


:: Members are not obligated to take part ::​

Race Details:

• Mode: Arcade Mode > Single Player > Time Trial
• Track: Original Circuits > Eiger Nordwand - Short Track
  
• Car Type: Garage/Favorites Car
• Make: USA > Chevrolet
  
• Model: El Camino SS 396 '67
  
• Power: 341 bhp (after changing oil)
• Weight: 1468 kg (stock)
• PP: 460

Driving Options:

• Transmission: Auto or Manual
• Tires: Sports Hard (front and rear)
• Driving Line Optional
• Traction Control | ASM | ABS: Optional
• Brake Balance: Optional
• Active Steering | Skid Recovery Force: Prohibited
  
• Tuning: Prohibited Camper at Aero -> Other -> Type C
• In-Race RA Functions: Optional
• Custom Paint and Wheels: Allowed (Optional)

Course Settings:

• Time: N/A
• Weather: N/A
• Grip Reduction on Track Edge: Real

Race Specifics:

• The event MUST be run using your registered account
• The use of the clutch that is found on the G25, G27, and other high end racing wheels is strictly prohibited.
• Use of the Handbrake is Prohibited.
• No Contact with walls or other objects. Any contact with walls, no matter how minor, will result in a DQ.
• All Tarmac is track.

Steward's Comments:
@GTP_Nail has owned a lot of cars in real life, this one included. 👍 It always makes me laugh when I see one, which is rare.

Throw the camper on the back.


Viewing your T1 & T2 Time Splits:

• You need to make sure you save the 'Save Best Lap Replay' (ghost replay), not the 'Save Replay' (See pic below)
• To view your best lap replay, go to 'My Home' and watch the replay from there using the 'Gallery' option.
• Live timing monitor does not work properly, so we have to use a small trick to view splits.
• While viewing your Replay, pause the lap by hitting start, before the end of the first sector.
• While keeping the replay paused, advance the replay, using the forward arrow on the replay HUD. This will advance the replay to the end of the first sector. That's your T1 split, write it down.
• Advance the replay again. That will show the lap to date time on the screen, this is your first and second sector time, added together.
• To post your T1 & T2 Splits, simply post the lap to date times that are shown in the middle of the screen. Do not try to calculate the actual split times, the Fetchbot will do that for you.

(Best Lap Replay Icon)


Standard Clean OLR Rules:

• At Least 2 Tires must be in contact with track at all times.
  
  
  

  • In situations where contact with the track is not possible because tires are airborne (above the ground), then the run is only legal if at least two tires in-line would have made contact with the track if the car were not airborne.
  • If track contact cannot be 100% determined, then consider it dirty.

• Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track.
• No contact with walls or objects, visible or invisible
• If you're not 100% sure that your lap is clean, then consider it dirty
• No hybrids
• No cheating of any kind,these are relaxed races and we are experienced racers, we know what times can be done,and we can read your mind. We will know.
• Nothing that goes against the spirit of the rules.

Thread rules:
The following information cannot be discussed in this thread (they can, however, be discussed on MSN or via other private conversation methods):

• Total Lap Time
• Any information which can be used to infer your total laptime

The following information can be discussed in this thread :

• The first 2 splits: T1 and T2 times
• Any settings discussion

Splits Sharing

• WRS Participants have traditionally shared splits as a way to reveal their pace without providing the full lap time until the event deadline. Posting of splits is not mandatory, but is considered fair sportsmanship.
• WRS Admins reserve the right to request posting of splits from members who show a pattern of avoidance or deception in this area.
• If you fail to comply with a direct request from an admin to post splits for a current or future event, we reserve the right to disqualify your lap from the results.

Submission:
All submissions must be sent by PM (Subject title: GTP_WRS Week 167 Submission ) to (WRSFetchbot):

• Then attach your 'Best Lap'/'Ghost' replay in zip file form. Everyone submits a replay instead of listing a lap time.
• You will need to put something in the message body in order to begin a conversation. It doesn't matter what you put, it can even be 1 letter or symbol. Nobody but the Fetchbot is going to see it, so it's sort of pointless, anyhow.
• You will get an automated response within 15min, letting you know whether your submission was accepted, or if you had an error.
• If you have an error, don't panic. Just review the instructions for submission and submit again. If you are having trouble and cannot figure it out, please post your question in the race thread.
• Users can ask the bot for the current submitted time by sending a message with the Subject: "GTP_WRS Week XX Get Entry" and any text in the body.
• Users can delete their submitted time by sending a message with the Subject: "GTP_WRS Week XX Remove Entry" and any text in the body.
• If you want to submit multiple times in the week that is still not a problem. Just reply to the conversation with your new time and new replay. Fetchy always uses the last submitted time as the final one.
• See this screenshot as an example on how to submit:

• The deadline is Monday, April 3rd 11:59pm GMT
• If you are unsure of the deadline try this site

Why Use GMT?:

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Replay Checking:

• Everyone is required to submit a replay for verification. This happens when you submit to the Fetchbot, and the replays will be visible in the leaderboard, once we've reached the event deadline
• Participants will be expected to check each others' replays for cleanliness, for replays marked in the Results thread as (Check Needed)
• Video replays are not accepted as a form of verification

Good luck,
OLR Team

 

[Ph1sh]

This has to be one of the best combos I'll ever see in WRS

Going to try to get some laps in this week

 

[roamer2629]

Camper can be found at "Aero Parts" under the tab "Other"

 

[Gravitron]

This has to be one of the best combos I'll ever see in WRS

Going to try to get some laps in this week

It's great if your upshift lever is broken like mine.

 

[EDK]

31.666
54.282



BB 2/4

I am shifting at 6,200 RPM, it's ever so slightly faster than redline. In general, it does not pay to wind it to the limiter.

Have seen another tenth or so at T1 when I hit all the apexes. Second sector is not difficult, but third sector will make or break a lap. Brake before the jump on the left hand side entering final turn, or risk the barriers.

 

[Thematic]

Rev counter installed. I'm a happy camper.

 

[Thematic]

32.603
55.437

If someone posts a sector 1 video (or first 16 seconds) I care to see the rearview.

 

[EDK]

32.603
55.437

If someone posts a sector 1 video (or first 16 seconds) I care to see the rearview.

No video, but I can give a write up.

I am braking at the yellow dash that's 2 from the end on track left. Shifting to first almost right away. Not too early, as it just over-revs and takes away the engine braking, but not too late, as you will roll deep in the corner.

I work to keep it in tight to the apex there, if you drift deep and try to V the turn, it will cost you time.

Getting the transition back to the next left-hander is important, basically once you get about 2/3 the way around that first corner, you can start getting the car pointed for the next left.

Once I get the car to that second apex, I work to open the wheel up as soon as I can, to be able to begin feeding in throttle. This car is weird, as it presents quite a bit of throttle on understeer. So you have to be careful with your timing on this. There is a bit of release and roll, similar to what was needed in the Skyline at Tsukuba. But point here is you can begin to progressively feed in throttle as you remove wheel lock, to get full throttle ASAP while avoiding wheel spin.

The next 2 corners, it sounds like you were less interested. But just know that getting the car in tight to apex in those turns is very important. It generally feels more like other combos do through there. But those first 2 turns do require a bit different approach than some other combos I have run here.

 

[acekev1983]

32.667
55.717
not bad for starters

 

[steven]

This car is a boat to drive. Eh no, it is a condo to drive. The only thing I like is how it lands after the jump
Little chance I'll be driving much of it this week.
Have fun everybody 👍

 

[EDK]

This car is a boat to drive. Eh no, it is a condo to drive. The only thing I like is how it lands after the jump
Little chance I'll be driving much of it this week.
Have fun everybody 👍

Well, it certainly requires a different approach, but that's part of the point. Change it up!

Of course, we literally set out to find a home to use this car, so whether it was here or elsewhere, it was going to happen.

This is also another car that was new to GT6, was not on any previous iterations of the franchise. Same as the Nova we used a couple weeks back.

 

[Mr P]

They should have just added a couple of hearses to GT6 haha I would love to rag one of those round eiger with the added coffin in the back

Looks like this one lost it's cargo at a tricky bend

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Oh my that 396 sounds so....
That tranny however, is....Really gotta slow down the clutch and shift action.
Full manual

32.891
55.908

Um. Somebody wanna fix this triple double post lag madness?

 

[EDK]

Full manual

Full manual Powerglide is ironic.

Who would have optioned the Big Block with a Powerglide, anyhow?

 

[roamer2629]

Who would have wanted to drive this car other than in a straight line anyway, guys

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Full manual Powerglide is ironic.

Who would have optioned the Big Block with a Powerglide, anyhow?

LMAO. Man, I bought mine with a four on the floor.

Just swapped the Powerglide in it with the flappy paddle mod and ran off 20.

32.169
54.919

 

[GTP_Patrick1]

33.052
54.818


Tried some traction control. Not sure it helps, but does not seem to hurt That is a good sector 1 by Kevin.

 

[Mr P]

Not the best machine to drive ever.. but it grows on you after a few laps

31.575
54.208

Nice splits Kev 👍

btw check this out for a hearse apparently her daily drive and plenty of room in the back for the kids

Some people have crazy imagination even outside of the US

 

[Mr P]

I think something might be wrong with your set up @GTP_Patrick1 ? Not so fast to T1 but a crazy fast 2nd sector.. best check your settings mate 👍

 

[EDK]

I think something might be wrong with your set up @GTP_Patrick1 ? Not so fast to T1 but a crazy fast 2nd sector.. best check your settings mate 👍

I'm guessing his T1 is 32.052.

That would make it line up.

 

[Mr P]

Yep that's probably it mate 👍

 

[Mr P]

31.534
54.150

The end bend is EPIC.. when you hit it sweet! 👍

Default BB 5/5

 

[Mr P]

Some more laps and I'm almost at my limit already so will submit my next update after this one and not chase pointless thousandths 👍

31.433
54.033

Will have to find something else to race during the week have fun guys and GL

 

[suprajef]

Some more laps and I'm almost at my limit already so will submit my next update after this one and not chase pointless thousandths 👍

31.433
54.033

Will have to find something else to race during the week have fun guys and GL

QM? Lol

I just wish these cars had posi!

 

[GTP_Patrick1]

32.052
54.818

 

[GTP_randy]

Thus one is ,well,different but in a good way. First combo I think where we only use 2 gears..

31.950
54.533

@EDK and @Mr P great slpits.

 

[EDK]

Thus one is ,well,different but in a good way. First combo I think where we only use 2 gears..

31.950
54.533

@EDK and @Mr P great slpits.

This combo is the first one where the car only has 2 gears available.

But we only used 2 gears in the Skyline at Tsukuba as well.

 

[Bertracer]

Back after a LONGG time
Very rusty - only did a few lap but i usually get on with events like this - time out there for sure

32.417
55.267

 

[Windfire1010]

31.709
54.209

 

[mistersafeway]

I'll try this at some point, but I've got a badly bruised left big toe, so I'm expecting to suck. Just thought I'd get my excuses out of the way before I post 🤬 splits.