◆ SNAIL [DriveTrain Challenge - DTC] Racing - Closed

[racefan78]

Ok, here's how I'm gonna smoke y'all tonight............
............................................NOOOOOOOT! ahahahhah!

FF: Honda Civic Type R '97 - 397pp
FR: BMW Z4 '03 - 427pp
MR: Toyota MR2 G-Limited '97 - 411pp
AWD: Mitsubishi GTO SR '95 - 404pp

Watch out Schmiggz, I'm bringing out the old Civic tonight (aka "The Schmiggz Killer")

 

[88GTA]

^Haha I remember that car.

FR cars to test:
'83 300ZX
'96 240SX (S14)
'78 Trans Am

 

[Schmiggz]

I am curious to see what everyone drives on the first track

I was thinking about the firebird for that one but... it was parked right beside Tez's SS. I hope he has decent insurance

 

[tezgm99]

I'll probably go with the Renault as it won't top out the 'box here.

FF - Renault Clio Sport '02 (406pp)
FR - Subaru BRZ '12 (413pp)
MR/RR - DeLorean '04 (412pp)
4WD - Lancia Delta Integrale '91 (408pp)

 

[jobyone]

I am very jealous of all you guys getting to race tonight. The 1600 PP range is my favorite. I hope you all have some good racing tonight.

 

[88GTA]

Done testing. Not sure if I'll get a chance to enter into the spreadsheet.

FF - Civic Type R '97 397pp
4WD - Celica GT-FOUR RC '91 418pp
FR - Scion FR-S '12 413pp
MR - Opel Speedster '00 410pp

 

[JLBowler]

Good stuff tonight everyone. I had forgotten how fun this really is.

 

[Azure Flare]

@88GTA I don't know why you tagged me, I can't participate in any S.N.A.I.L. events during the week as I am AT WORK during that time. The only events I could participate in are the Endurance and Spec races. And I can get in on practice on Friday nights if I get off work early enough.

 

[88GTA]

^Just wanted to see if you were interested. Won't happen again.

Good racing last night guys. You missed some fun snow rallying for the 5th race between Tez and I though.


@jobyone
My track choice is Apricot Hill because GT6 says it's my favorite.

 

[danfurey]

Firstly, last night was a lot of fun. You all do a great job of seamlessly organizing these events and making it enjoyable for everyone.

You guys are at a level of skill I'm trying to reach which is why I wanted to join something like this. I hope you all don't mind Capt Slow here!

 

[JLBowler]

Do I get to pick the PP and the split for winning?

 

[racefan78]

Firstly, last night was a lot of fun. You all do a great job of seamlessly organizing these events and making it enjoyable for everyone.

You guys are at a level of skill I'm trying to reach which is why I wanted to join something like this. I hope you all don't mind Capt Slow here!

Hey, we were all slow before we were fast. If you ever want advice or some tutoring don't hesitate to ask. There's plenty of guys around here who'd be happy to help I'm sure, myself included.

 

[jobyone]

Do I get to pick the PP and the split for winning?

You sure do. Ken gets to pick the Qualifying track.

Everyone else gets to pick a track to add to the list

Racefan -
Tez -
Koszak - Apricot Hill
Joe -
Schmiggz -
Dan -

@JoeW - did the frenchies let you down? Only 6th place

Hey, we were all slow before we were fast. If you ever want advice or some tutoring don't hesitate to ask. There's plenty of guys around here who'd be happy to help I'm sure, myself included.

Firstly, last night was a lot of fun. You all do a great job of seamlessly organizing these events and making it enjoyable for everyone.

You guys are at a level of skill I'm trying to reach which is why I wanted to join something like this. I hope you all don't mind Capt Slow here!

Dan,

I am glad you had a good time. I hope you come back. Just remember car choice makes a big difference. The guys that have been doing this for a while tend to know what cars are best at a given PP so watch what they use and give those cars a try when you are testing.

 

[JLBowler]

I will go even lower and say 1540 PP with the split being 700 and 840 with the 700 going first. Pick some smaller tracks and this should be good fun.

 

[racefan78]

Looking at Bowler's pick, this track probably won't get picked next week, but I'd like to add Circuit de la Sarthe (WITH Chicanes)

 

[jobyone]

Looking at Bowler's pick, this track probably won't get picked next week, but I'd like to add Circuit de la Sarthe (WITH Chicanes)

Racefan -Circuit de la Sarthe (With Chicanes)
Tez -
Koszak - Apricot Hill
Joe -
Schmiggz -
Dan -

 

[kendawg]

Qualifying track is:

Silverstone The Stowe Circuit

1.08 miles in length

 

[88GTA]

Firstly, last night was a lot of fun. You all do a great job of seamlessly organizing these events and making it enjoyable for everyone.

You guys are at a level of skill I'm trying to reach which is why I wanted to join something like this. I hope you all don't mind Capt Slow here!

I was last in every race for months. Just keep at it, save and analyze the replays and practice. One of the things that helped me most was running my faster cars when Joe, Ken and Bowler would use their slow cars. I was able to follow their lines and braking points and keep up with those D1 guys in an environment that Sunday night racing can't replicate.

No one minds you racing here at all.

 

[IceWarden]

I was doing fine until I blew turn one at Indy in the 205 while leading. It got ugly after that

 

[danfurey]

Wow, what a supportive group of people! Did not expect these replies.

Dan,

I am glad you had a good time. I hope you come back. Just remember car choice makes a big difference. The guys that have been doing this for a while tend to know what cars are best at a given PP so watch what they use and give those cars a try when you are testing.

Well, you're not getting rid of me that easily. I can only dream that some day, I'll be as good as my hero, Schmiggz. Totally agree that the cars you choose make a big difference. I have been paying attention and testing cars when I can. I swear that ****in rally car could do so much more! Was actually fun to drive for such an old car.

Hey, we were all slow before we were fast. If you ever want advice or some tutoring don't hesitate to ask. There's plenty of guys around here who'd be happy to help I'm sure, myself included.

Yeah I may take you up on that some time! Thanks!

I was last in every race for months. Just keep at it, save and analyze the replays and practice. One of the things that helped me most was running my faster cars when Joe, Ken and Bowler would use their slow cars. I was able to follow their lines and braking points and keep up with those D1 guys in an environment that Sunday night racing can't replicate.

No one minds you racing here at all.

Yeah, I have been reviewing the races and watching how you all race. That has given me a lot of insight. I feel very welcome here, thanks.

Oh and I'd like to add Mazda Raceway Leguna Seca

 

[88GTA]

^Nice choice.

 

[fastfox400]

Work has gotten extremely busy. But i do plan on racing next Tuesday. BTW I'd like to add Grand Valley East-Forward.

 

[IceWarden]

Oh wait, it was the last lap crash at Motegi in the Hommel that really irked me...but yes...because French!

But sometimes love can be a fickle thing. She hurt me Tuesday but we had makeup sex and we are fine now

Btw...add SSR5 to the list.

 

[jobyone]

Work has gotten extremely busy. But i do plan on racing next Tuesday. BTW I'd like to add Grand Valley East-Forward.

Unfortunately only those that raced Tuesday get to pick tracks. Looking forward to you joining the crew next week.

 

[tezgm99]

I'll see what track I'll add soon...hopefully tonight.

Edit: I don't see Daytona Road Course. I tend to enjoy racing around there and it can produce some good racing so I'll put that one up.

 

[jobyone]

@Schmiggz it is up to you to choose the last track

Racefan - Circuit de la Sarthe (With Chicanes)
Tez - Daytona Road Course
Koszak - Apricot Hill
Joe - SSR5
Schmiggz -
Dan - Mazda Raceway Leguna Seca

 

[kendawg]

DTC is getting better and better.

 

[tezgm99]

Confirmation for which Sarthe track please....the '05 and '09 layouts are quite different to drive on, at least they were in GT5.

 

[racefan78]

Confirmation for which Sarthe track please....the '05 and '09 layouts are quite different to drive on, at least they were in GT5.

I wasn't aware there were multiple layouts beyond chicanes/no chicanes. I guess the newer one.

 

[JLBowler]

I wasn't aware there were multiple layouts beyond chicanes/no chicanes. I guess the newer one.

There is 2013, 2009 with and without chicanes, and 2005 with and without chicanes. Five different versions to choose from.