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[Zii1993]

It seems Nissan is scaling back their racing programs significantly. Maybe their just not getting back what they thought they would. I mean jeez... their road cars are awful to look at IMO. The only ones that invoke any sense of excitement are the most impractical options. If the new Prius didn't look like it got smacked in the nose with a 500lb fly swatter I'd say the Nissan van is the ugliest thing on the road, but that's just me.

I still love me a mid 90's 300 though..

That's where my gamer tag and gtp I'd come from. I had a 93 300zx and loved it.

 

[JLBowler]

I may not be able to race this Sunday which is a bummer, this week's combo's really suit my driving style. The sweet little wifey asked if we are doing something "romantic" this Sunday for Valentines Day. I suggested how about watching me race.... The look I got made me reconsider.... I would really really like to be able to race again.........

You need to come back with a suggestion of breakfast or brunch. Maybe throw in a trip to a shoe store. That way you can be a good husband on Valentines Day and still race.

 

[racingchamp30]

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practice room open

 

[JLBowler]

SNAIL Oval Racing will be racing this Saturday night. Details can be found here. Click it, you know you want to.

 

[Rednose58]

This is for the Race of Champions

We are trying to reschedule the Race of Champions for this Friday (Feb 11) after the disaster with PSN Network last week

Please answer in the ROC Thread

Click here for the most current list

(I apologize if you are tagged and you already answered. I am not 100% sure of everyone's GTPlanet Name.)

@Alex ONeill, @Rob Brown, @Whitey093, @msgt-sd, @JLBowler, @Ricky_Blayz, @TBongX, @leadfootedbud, @lllTrick,@TomMang_68, @Engmatic1, @turnupdaheat, @basswerks1, @Ness@WSK96, @socalnatv, @racingchamp30, @aerolite

@MajorBlixem @Zii1993

 

[ConnorWolf]

That's where my gamer tag and gtp I'd come from. I had a 93 300zx and loved it.

The Z32 300zx is a severely underrated car, a friend of mine has one. Amazing cars. People think they're "heavy" because in the early 90s a 3200lb sports car.. was pretty heavy, nowadays it's a lightweight. And the drivetrain can handle an amount of power that most people would think you were lying if you told them. Same for the VG30DETT on stock turbos and injectors. (~430whp with just software and very minor hardware changes).

The rear wheel steering (Super HICAS, same as the R-32 GT-R) makes it able to make really tight low-speed corners way faster and with less scrub than seems possible for such a wide car. Its actually a weird feeling how flat they stay and how tight you can turn on the limit at low speeds. It almost feels like spinning in place (but I'm exaggerating)

At higher speeds it still changes direction quickly and stays pretty flat, but they can get snappy unless it's the 2+2 with the longer wheelbase.

Really long gears, too.

^that's the one I've had the privilege of driving a few times.

(I actually kind of think they're better than the NSX, but i've never driven one so..)

 

[racingchamp30]

This is for the Race of Champions

We are trying to reschedule the Race of Champions for this Friday (Feb 11) after the disaster with PSN Network last week

Please answer in the ROC Thread
View attachment 513725

Click here for the most current list

(I apologize if you are tagged and you already answered. I am not 100% sure of everyone's GTPlanet Name.)

@Alex ONeill, @Rob Brown, @Whitey093, @msgt-sd, @JLBowler, @Ricky_Blayz, @TBongX, @leadfootedbud, @lllTrick,@TomMang_68, @Engmatic1, @turnupdaheat, @basswerks1, @Ness@WSK96, @socalnatv, @racingchamp30, @aerolite

@MajorBlixem @Zii1993

My GT Planet name is the same as my PSN name. Only difference is the R and C are in capital letters on PSN, all lowercase on GTP.

 

[Lessen]

The Z32 300zx is a severely underrated car, a friend of mine has one. Amazing cars. People think they're "heavy" because in the early 90s a 3200lb sports car.. was pretty heavy, nowadays it's a lightweight. And the drivetrain can handle an amount of power that most people would think you were lying if you told them. Same for the VG30DETT on stock turbos and injectors. (~430whp with just software and very minor hardware changes).

The rear wheel steering (Super HICAS, same as the R-32 GT-R) makes it able to make really tight low-speed corners way faster and with less scrub than seems possible for such a wide car. Its actually a weird feeling how flat they stay and how tight you can turn on the limit at low speeds. It almost feels like spinning in place (but I'm exaggerating)

At higher speeds it still changes direction quickly and stays pretty flat, but they can get snappy unless it's the 2+2 with the longer wheelbase.

Really long gears, too.

^that's the one I've had the privilege of driving a few times.

(I actually kind of think they're better than the NSX, but i've never driven one so..)

I frickin love that car so much. It's on my short list of childhood cars I loved as a teen. They still pull a pretty good dollar too. Maybe some day... after my beloved 928 S4.

 

[Zii1993]

The Z32 300zx is a severely underrated car, a friend of mine has one. Amazing cars. People think they're "heavy" because in the early 90s a 3200lb sports car.. was pretty heavy, nowadays it's a lightweight. And the drivetrain can handle an amount of power that most people would think you were lying if you told them. Same for the VG30DETT on stock turbos and injectors. (~430whp with just software and very minor hardware changes).

The rear wheel steering (Super HICAS, same as the R-32 GT-R) makes it able to make really tight low-speed corners way faster and with less scrub than seems possible for such a wide car. Its actually a weird feeling how flat they stay and how tight you can turn on the limit at low speeds. It almost feels like spinning in place (but I'm exaggerating)

At higher speeds it still changes direction quickly and stays pretty flat, but they can get snappy unless it's the 2+2 with the longer wheelbase.

Really long gears, too.

^that's the one I've had the privilege of driving a few times.

(I actually kind of think they're better than the NSX, but i've never driven one so..)

Ah man I love the 300 and the Datsun 280 there. Reminds me of wangan midnight. I didn't have the model that had rear steering but it didn't matter it was stuck to the road like glue. It was actually very hard to get that car to want to throw the rear around. And redline @ 6900. She was my baby but I have to part with her about 1.5 years ago. And the guy I sold her to got pulled over not a month later for doing 145 in a 45. Somehow got a slap on the wrists. Then a few months later, preceded to just do doughnuts until he broke a rod through the side of the block. I've watched that car go from my baby to trash in less than a year.

WARNING:
Don't sell cars to friends if they have any sentimental value to you as they may say they care and they'll take care of her. But in honesty they're there for themselves not you. It's like watching the lifespan of that car in fast forward. It kinda reminds me of this.

 

[CoachMK21]

The Z32 300zx is a severely underrated car, a friend of mine has one. Amazing cars. People think they're "heavy" because in the early 90s a 3200lb sports car.. was pretty heavy, nowadays it's a lightweight. And the drivetrain can handle an amount of power that most people would think you were lying if you told them. Same for the VG30DETT on stock turbos and injectors. (~430whp with just software and very minor hardware changes).

The rear wheel steering (Super HICAS, same as the R-32 GT-R) makes it able to make really tight low-speed corners way faster and with less scrub than seems possible for such a wide car. Its actually a weird feeling how flat they stay and how tight you can turn on the limit at low speeds. It almost feels like spinning in place (but I'm exaggerating)

At higher speeds it still changes direction quickly and stays pretty flat, but they can get snappy unless it's the 2+2 with the longer wheelbase.

Really long gears, too.

^that's the one I've had the privilege of driving a few times.

(I actually kind of think they're better than the NSX, but i've never driven one so..)

I need to take a road trip in my 350z, to add to your other two in the picture. South Carolina sounds really good with the cold we are having this week.

 

[RedlineRacer]

Have the steward summaries and penalties been posted yet? Or am I just blind and not able to find it? XD

 

[pinki_19123]

So I'm gonna be getting a Logitech dfgt wheel within the next week (a friend of mine is being kind enough to give it to me) any suggestions on learning to race on a wheel?

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

So I'm gonna be getting a Logitech dfgt wheel within the next week (a friend of mine is being kind enough to give it to me) any suggestions on learning to race on a wheel?

redo all of the offline races it takes time to get use to a racing wheel.

 

[pinki_19123]

Okay thank you. I was thinking of taking a week or two off of snail to learn anyways. But that isn't till atleast next week. I'm still racing Saturday and Sunday

 

[MikeGrove]

Okay thank you. I was thinking of taking a week or two off of snail to learn anyways. But that isn't till atleast next week. I'm still racing Saturday and Sunday

Consider changing up Degrees of rotation, *

(Instructions for changing them with DFGT can be found in Google)

and also ask around what numbers people use for their driving options wheel settings.

The numbers for force feedback torque
& force feedback sensitivity

Located at the bottom of the driving options menu

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I keep sensitivity at 10 and torque changes based on the car. If I don't want to turn the wheel as much I use a higher number to make the resistance stronger

 

[pinki_19123]

thank you @MikeGrove and @DesertPenguin09

 

[singlepaddy]

BANNERS FOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH

Track froze by @lllTrick / Car picked by @JLBowler

Car and track picked by @Alex ONeill

Combo suggested by @Unknown_Male and picked by @Whitey093
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Welcome back to racing everyone....good luck and drive wise!!!

And on that note I'm going hunker down with the Mrs tonight and try to stay warm. We have gotten an extreme weather warning... Minus 40 degrees tonight.
I'll be dreaming of palm trees and warm southern shores!!!

​

 

[Wolfsatz]

I may not be able to race this Sunday which is a bummer, this week's combo's really suit my driving style. The sweet little wifey asked if we are doing something "romantic" this Sunday for Valentines Day. I suggested how about watching me race.... The look I got made me reconsider.... I would really really like to be able to race again.........

I really really admire your courage for those words!!!


...

Practice Chill Room opened!!

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[Die_Birdy_Die]

@msgt-sd can you send the link for RoC to greggarbutt84@gmail.com please and thank you

 

[MajorBlixem]

RoC room is open...come on down!!

Come down...we have room

 

[DesertPenguin09]

So I'm single and Sunday is Valentine's Day. You think it's a good idea to go to the bar and maybe hook up with someone?

 

[MikeGrove]

BANNERS FOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH


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Track froze by @lllTrick / Car picked by @JLBowler



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Car and track picked by @Alex ONeill



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Combo suggested by @Unknown_Male and picked by @Whitey093
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Welcome back to racing everyone....good luck and drive wise!!!

And on that note I'm going hunker down with the Mrs tonight and try to stay warm. We have gotten an extreme weather warning... Minus 40 degrees tonight.
I'll be dreaming of palm trees and warm southern shores!!!

​

You took some Great shots for these banners 👍

Especially the corvettes on the banking!!

 

[Rednose58]

Banners posted in Combo Thread

Thanks @singlepaddy

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

For all you hopeless romantics like myself:

 

[singlepaddy]

i would like to join the league how do i sign up
thanks my ps3 name is singlepaddy

That was 2yrs ago and I have to say I don't regret joining this league one bit!!!

This is a league that crosses all borders and is run by a group of "hard working" dedicated individuals with a passion for racing, and for that I applaud you all....

As for my own experience...no complaints. No matter what division I've been in ( as high as div 4 and as low as div 8 ) it's always been great racing. I'm sure I ruffled a few feathers along the way but I'd like to think any issues have been quickly resolved.

I've raced against a lot of people here and have had some great battles and a lot of smiles and laughs along the way. And that's the best part....the people I've met here.
Although I've never met any of you in person I do consider a lot of you my friend.

So here's to good times, good racing and good friends...

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

That was 2yrs ago and I have to say I don't regret joining this league one bit!!!

This is a league that crosses all borders and is run by a group of "hard working" dedicated individuals with a passion for racing, and for that I applaud you all....

As for my own experience...no complaints. No matter what division I've been in ( as high as div 4 and as low as div 8 ) it's always been great racing. I'm sure I ruffled a few feathers along the way but I'd like to think any issues have been quickly resolved.

I've raced against a lot of people here and have had some great battles and a lot of smiles and laughs along the way. And that's the best part....the people I've met here.
Although I've never met any of you in person I do consider a lot of you my friend.

So here's to good times, good racing and good friends...

Jesus Nemesis that reads like a leaving letter. Congrats on 2 years!

 

[singlepaddy]

Jesus Nemesis that reads like a leaving letter. Congrats on 2 years!

Ha Ha... Don't worry my pink pain in the posterior friend! I'm not going anywhere.
I'll try and stick around long enough for a third year love letter for you all...

 

[Lessen]

Combo votes for S7R3 have been tallied and the results are...

1. Dropped: BMW M1 Procar (FnF)
   • Replacement: Renault Megane R.S. 265
2. Kept: SMS 250cc Superkart

SUNDAY DRIVERS: We over at WRC are always looking forward to Sunday SNAILS joining us. Believe me, it doesn't matter how "up to speed" you think you are with Project Cars. You'll certainly find somebody to race and you'll have a great time I'm sure of it. Come on over ya'll!

Official Practice TONIGHT @ 9:00 EST

Official S7R3 and subsequent provisional schedules

 

[Rob Brown]

Here's something I found on 911 evolution on Jalopnik:

I haven't attached anything before, I hope I'm not breaking any rules!