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Hi everyone, just one question. Is it possible to participate with private liveries? or do you have to use the official ones of the GT World Challenge ?? I don't know whether to participate given the commitments 😁😄
Man what a race.
Qualifying could have gone a lot better for me. I simply couldn't get a rhythm over an entire lap to set something competitive.
The race itself was eventful for the opening lap. I saw the late braking Porsche coming from behind and narrowly avoid hitting @Kuraudo into turn 1. After that it was a matter of finding a clean run past him to start the hunt for the @paoloevans.
The Mercedes in second was certainly on the pace (considering he mentioned having a broken hand post race). And it was a mistake when he ran wide at the bottom of the track that allowed me past.
The pit stop was interesting as I thought I would be able to close the gap a fraction needing less fuel than the Ferrari (and even short fueled the car slightly). As you mentioned @paoloevans I went for the Fastest Lap point also as this season is going to be very close between us. But when I saw you post the 58.1, I knew I didn't have enough speed to better that.
Not sure if you noticed, but you almost copped a nudge into Turn 1 on lap 18 (there would've been at most a layer of paint in it), given the Lancer is so much stronger under brakes than the 458.
The final lap was intense. I was really hoping to be under your rear wing down the back straight to set-up a late move into the chicane, but it wasn't to be. And the Ferrari does have the edge on acceleration, but that run to the line was sure fun.
And yes it's Tokyo Expressway at night in the rain next month.
A couple of shots from just how close that lunge was at the start of lap 18.
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I'm putting together the onboard from the last lap and a bit from my car as well.
For sure. 1 thing the Evo has in spades over the rest of the field is the ability to out brake everything. If it had a better rate of acceleration when BoP is applied it would be the ideal car despite its poor top speed.That very last (race winning) corner was very chaotic .
@paoloevans @Kuraudo see you guys trackside in a few hours.
@Kuraudo yeah mate. Floods are a good 30 minutes away from where I live. And the area I'm in is one of the higher parts of Sydney, so flooding isn't a major concern for me. Although that said the amount of rain where are getting at the moment, it'll take a while before the flood levels drop.Congratulations guys - I saw a few switches for the lead - and sorry for my "pace". My Friday was a terrible mess so I was also a terrible mess.
Fun fact: the NSX is a rocket in the straight line. Using no TC (that means a very funny last hairpin and acceleration before the long straight) but still I had a few purple first sectors and mostly I was only behind 0.1-0.2 in the second sector... After that, +4-5 sec .
@Raptor013 I just saw the Syndey flood in the news. I hope everything is OK with you!
@Raptor013 July 28th?
@Raptor013 July 28th?
Yes, sorry that's meant to be the 29th. I mis-read the date when updating the title post.Next Round is Friday 29th July according to the original schedule ☺️
I don't want to miss any rounds this season! 🤣
Nice one. Let me know if it doesn't arrive in time, as I'm happy to move the race weekend back so you can join us.I have edited this message.
Originally I posted that my PS4 has died and that I was withdrawing from the series😔
However as it happens I now have a PS5 on the way and it should arrive before Fridays event so happy days, I am now in the PS5 club!
Paul
@Raptor013Nice one. Let me know if it doesn't arrive in time, as I'm happy to move the race weekend back so you can join us.
It really is quite amazing. Its like nothing I've experienced in a racing game before (I've always used controllers).All good. I've heard that the force feedback in the controller was something else for gt7 with one of the guys I race with in another league comparing it to the feel of being on a wheel and pedals setup.
How are you going with getting the Ferrari under control in GT7? I tried it the other week with its BoP tune and its simply awful to drive.It really is quite amazing. Its like nothing I've experienced in a racing game before (I've always used controllers).
By next season I hope to be on the pace 👍