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[FlipJ]

I just will never get used to the sound, and when I do, the next combo I accidently shortshift too. :/

Yeah, the sound really bothers me too. But you can't argue with results...

 

[Lessen]

I totally agree with what @chatva pointed out. I noticed the biggest advantage in acceleration on the run uphill to the corkscrew. All about dat torque.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I totally agree with what @chatva pointed out. I noticed the biggest advantage in acceleration on the run uphill to the corkscrew. All about dat torque.

I saw it make a big difference on the run uphill to the left hander before the corkscrew. I shifted at 7000 while Singlepaddy was still in 3rd and I got almost half a car length on him before having to back out for the turn.

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

I totally agree with what @chatva pointed out. I noticed the biggest advantage in acceleration on the run uphill to the corkscrew. All about dat torque.

Torque peaks at 4,500. @chatva you will bog at 7,500 uphill because you HP peaked at 5,800 and your torque long before that. While HP doesn't drop drastically after 5,800 it does drop. I'm guessing the trick will be to use as much of the powerband as you can (4,500-5,800) and going a little over can help maintain a higher overall average HP during your acceleration.

The old speed test track in GT5 was perfect for establishing shift points.

 

[Inconspicuous]

So long as the second personality isn't Mr. Hyde.

You have no control over that...and neither do I

 

[Rednose58]

Here is an introduction to an article I came upon. A bit technical.....

Introduction
An engine's horsepower and torque numbers are two things that are often talked about in automotive circles, but may be misunderstood. In this article, I will be looking at how those numbers affect a car's ability to accelerate. Carroll Shelby once said: "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." Let's see if that is actually true.

See the article

 

[RobbiefromBC]

So... I made the local newspaper for this weekends festivities

 

[Falango]

So... I made the local newspaper for this weekends festivitiesView attachment 434007

Woh, when did you get braces?

 

[FlipJ]

So... I made the local newspaper for this weekends festivitiesView attachment 434007

Do you work with Murray Proudfoot or are you Murray Proudfoot??

Bilbo Baggins approves that last name.

 

[aerolite]

Woh, when did you get braces?

Now that was funny!!

 

[Falango]

Now that was funny!!

He is quick though! Watched him when we had our driver training. Would be cool to get back on track with ya sometime Robbie!

 

[W Patrick]

I'd like to join you guys.
PSN ID: WPatrick58

 

[FlipJ]

I'd like to join you guys.
PSN ID: WPatrick58

@nmcp1 will be with you shortly with the necessary info.

 

[W Patrick]

@nmcp1 will be with you shortly with the necessary info.

Thanks

 

[Falango]

@nmcp1, it's been an hour without a welcome post. Are you ok? Do we need to call search and rescue??

 

[nmcp1]

I'd like to join you guys.
PSN ID: WPatrick58

@W Patrick

Here's your official SNAIL Welcome Post!
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[nmcp1]

@nmcp1, it's been an hour without a welcome post. Are you ok? Do we need to call search and rescue??

Bit of a family emergency. Had to take a run into Queens.... GWB at 5.... on a Friday..no fun!

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Bit of a family emergency. Had to take a run into Queens.... GWB at 5.... on a Friday..no fun!

Don't you get doubletime $hells for doing SNAIL biz while responding to family emergencies?

 

[nmcp1]

Don't you get doubletime $hells for doing SNAIL biz while responding to family emergencies?

That'll work!

 

[Jaguara]

Found this way back in ancient history. I actually didn't know what SNAIL stood for...lol

...It brings back some fond memories..

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[chatva]

Torque peaks at 4,500. @chatva you will bog at 7,500 uphill because you HP peaked at 5,800 and your torque long before that. While HP doesn't drop drastically after 5,800 it does drop. I'm guessing the trick will be to use as much of the powerband as you can (4,500-5,800) and going a little over can help maintain a higher overall average HP during your acceleration.

The old speed test track in GT5 was perfect for establishing shift points.

really?

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

really?

Do a few laps shifting at 6,000-6,250 and see what happens I guess.

 

[Lessen]

Torque peaks at 4,500. @chatva you will bog at 7,500 uphill because you HP peaked at 5,800 and your torque long before that. While HP doesn't drop drastically after 5,800 it does drop. I'm guessing the trick will be to use as much of the powerband as you can (4,500-5,800) and going a little over can help maintain a higher overall average HP during your acceleration.

The old speed test track in GT5 was perfect for establishing shift points.

Isn't that what he was trying to say? That's what I was trying to say. Maybe I misread his post, but I thought he was suggesting that the advantage is to shift early going uphill to stay with the best range for torque, but that might not necessarily be quite as advantageous going downhill.

 

[chatva]

Do a few laps shifting at 6,000-6,250 and see what happens I guess.

Dude I saw in my mirror what happened for a minute! then they where gone! oh wait it was I that was gone!

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

Isn't that what he was trying to say? That's what I was trying to say. Maybe I misread his post, but I thought he was suggesting that the advantage is to shift early going uphill to stay with the best range for torque, but that might not necessarily be quite as advantageous going downhill.

I'm saying to try shifting even sooner.

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

Dude I saw in my mirror what happened for a minute! then they where gone!

I only had time for a dozen laps Wednesday. I'll run a few more tomorrow morning.

 

[Lessen]

I'm saying to try shifting even sooner.

Oooooh ok

 

[chatva]

Do a few laps shifting at 6,000-6,250 and see what happens I guess.

you goanna feed me some crow! tonight?

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

I just want to find out what the best shift point is.

 

[Handlebar]

Thanks for the laps and suggestions, @Engmatic1 @USERID_77a23 and @chatva