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[azidahaka]

My apologies again for spoiling Hurleyman race 3, was unintentional.

I'm getting way too much frustrated with my results, and no matter how hard i try or train i just seem to be stuck in the last 3 positions all the time, and alway 1.5 seconds off, due to this i'm not racing with the due calm and concentration.

Again i apologize to the other drivers i've been damaging so far. I'll try to pack it togheter to avoid crashing into others and if i can't get back to a decent competitive racing i'll take a pause.

 

[Ian_83]

Karsten, on race 3 I spotted that you have a rear wing. That would have seriously hurt your lap times. Try removing the wing and give HSR a few more laps, you should be much quicker.

Not sure what happened on my race 1, it was a complete disaster. Actually none of my races were very good, I wasn't happy with my performance at all. Qualifying didn't go well either, I couldn't get any draft and when I finally hooked up a good lap I didn't get to complete it before the timer ran out, I needed another 3 seconds to get over the line....soooo frustrating as I was up on split 1 + 2.

Ah well, I guess that I can't win 'em all. Hopefully that was my worst performance of the season.

Autumn Ring looks tough. Weezy did a 1:23.4 in the Crossfire and could see potential to improve. I lapped a 1:23.8, but I couldn't replicate it, all other laps were 1:24's.

 

[SkengD]

Dont know how i did it but final lap of race 2 i got on the inside kerb of turn 1 like that famous initial d technique , i thought i was gonna crash but it worked out pretty well , lol


Thats why you got that big pts lead Ian for days like today , still a long way to go .

 

[Siggers]

Great racing even though I finished at the back every time I really enjoyed it

The SkylineGT seems a very stable car for a RWD I think it just needs either a touch more power or a touch less Ballast (another 20 or 30kg) to make it more equal to the field. Very low 1.13/very top end of 1.12s was the best I could get out of it driving solo and pushing as hard as I could. Or maybe its just that I am an average driver and you guys are awesome...

Autumn ring is one of my least fav tracks so I will be needing a lot more practice to be competitive for next week.

 

[SkengD]

Pole was also a surprise and luck .

That makes it two lucky poles this season .

 

[azidahaka]

Karsten, on race 3 I spotted that you have a rear wing. That would have seriously hurt your lap times. Try removing the wing and give HSR a few more laps, you should be much quicker.

Not sure what happened on my race 1, it was a complete disaster. Actually none of my races were very good, I wasn't happy with my performance at all. Qualifying didn't go well either, I couldn't get any draft and when I finally hooked up a good lap I didn't get to complete it before the timer ran out, I needed another 3 seconds to get over the line....soooo frustrating as I was up on split 1 + 2.

Ah well, I guess that I can't win 'em all. Hopefully that was my worst performance of the season.

Autumn Ring looks tough. Weezy did a 1:23.4 in the Crossfire and could see potential to improve. I lapped a 1:23.8, but I couldn't replicate it, all other laps were 1:24's.

i didn't have a rear wing the car's like that without one

 

[Scaniabebe]

Regarding my fastest lap in Race 3... That was with 280bhp, and I was angry (about the Connection Issues) - now you can see what I can really do!

 

[mrbrendon999]

I think im out of contention now so ima relax on practice a bit.

 

[SkengD]

I think im out of contention now so ima relax on practice a bit.

At least you know your a contender

 

[mrbrendon999]

At least you know your a contender

Mhm but i have a migrane after past 2 weeks tho

 

[mrbrendon999]

Great racing even though I finished at the back every time I really enjoyed it

The SkylineGT seems a very stable car for a RWD I think it just needs either a touch more power or a touch less Ballast (another 20 or 30kg) to make it more equal to the field. Very low 1.13/very top end of 1.12s was the best I could get out of it driving solo and pushing as hard as I could. Or maybe its just that I am an average driver and you guys are awesome...

Autumn ring is one of my least fav tracks so I will be needing a lot more practice to be competitive for next week.

You did good for first race, my first race i was 4s off pace!

 

[ROB 256R]

Oh, and I worked out how I fell back so far in the last race, I was only running at about 280bhp-.-

That's why I usually join last minute and run minimal laps before race 1. Like 2 or 3 max. to save the engine. Luckily I was only 1hp down after race 3. Maybe build another Focus to use in pre-race practice and keep a fresh oil one just for the races? Then you should be making max power all night.

 

[sibbystiggy]

Sorry I about any problems caused this evening between myself and anyone... TalkTalk is the culprit I've worked out...

I used to have talk talk, it was a disaster for me, felt like broadband was still is the developing stages, now it's O2 ftw!

 

[sibbystiggy]

I wish I took part in R2 and 3, finally a track I did well at, looking forward to Autumn Ring nxt week

Sry weezy for taking you off R1, I bounced
Off another car and I didn't see you or I would have braked cus countersteering with my setup would have sent me sideways, same happened to brendon, Sry about that guys

 

[Scaniabebe]

That's why I usually join last minute and run minimal laps before race 1. Like 2 or 3 max. to save the engine. Luckily I was only 1hp down after race 3. Maybe build another Focus to use in pre-race practice and keep a fresh oil one just for the races? Then you should be making max power all night.

I would, but I don't have the funds, or the paint to do so!
Got 300 miles on the car today... I just need to remember to keep checking the Power balancer...

 

[Ian_83]

During 'free run' the engine oil doesn't change while online. It's only during the race that the oil starts to go and the engine power can decrease. I do an engine rebuild before each race session and I've never had a problem with power loss.

 

[SkengD]

During 'free run' the engine oil doesn't change while online. It's only during the race that the oil starts to go and the engine power can decrease. I do an engine rebuild before each race session and I've never had a problem with power loss.

Same here , usually just 1 hp after final race

 

[mrbrendon999]

Can safely say i have the same problem as McLaren, at autumn ring, REALLY BOUNCY

 

[mrbrendon999]

Can safely say i have same problem as McLaren while on autumn ring, REALLY BOUNCY

 

[mrbrendon999]

Sorry for double, stupid phone

 

[sibbystiggy]

Can safely say i have same problem as McLaren while on autumn ring, REALLY BOUNCY

Autumn Ring is an awesome track, but not as bouncy as nurburgring gp

 

[mrbrendon999]

Autumn Ring is an awesome track, but not as bouncy as nurburgring gp

Aye aye mate.

 

[ROB 256R]

During 'free run' the engine oil doesn't change while online. It's only during the race that the oil starts to go and the engine power can decrease. I do an engine rebuild before each race session and I've never had a problem with power loss.

Never knew that. Good to know. Thanks.

 

[Ian_83]

No problem mate.

It's the same as when you're running a new car in, you can't run in a new engine using 'free run', you have to be in a race.

 

[SkengD]

Watched the replays and if i could do it all again id have 2 wins instead of 2 second places .

Autumn Ring will be a tough one, hard to make passes . Race 1 will be tough to get good pts .

 

[Vylkrie]

Sorry i wasnt able to join, i had to rush out last minute. I will definatly be available for round 5 if thats ok.

 

[Ian_83]

Autumn Ring will be a tough one, hard to make passes . Race 1 will be tough to get good pts .

I agree, race 1 will be tricky from near the back. There are overtaking points and areas where people will run wide and make mistakes, so hopefully we can get through the field.

Am I right assuming that it'll be about 14 or 15 laps?

 

[ROB 256R]

Autumn Ring looks tough. Weezy did a 1:23.4 in the Crossfire and could see potential to improve. I lapped a 1:23.8, but I couldn't replicate it, all other laps were 1:24's.

I think it's a bit early to say what eventual lap times will be. I bet no-one really has a great setup yet. But you can definitely expect to be a good bit slower than the FRs. Surely not even Bren in the Dodge can top the time sheets at Autumn Ring. Could he?

 

[mrbrendon999]

I think it's a bit early to say what eventual lap times will be. I bet no-one really has a great setup yet. But you can definitely expect to be a good bit slower than the FRs. Surely not even Bren in the Dodge can top the time sheets at Autumn Ring. Could he?

All i can get is consistent low 24s at the moment but now you've said that, ima push xD

 

[Ian_83]

I think it's a bit early to say what eventual lap times will be. I bet no-one really has a great setup yet. But you can definitely expect to be a good bit slower than the FRs. Surely not even Bren in the Dodge can top the time sheets at Autumn Ring. Could he?

Weezy was looking good, so I can't see how an FF can be anywhere close to the FR's around here. It will be a big shake up in the results.

I've got a good tune on the car, but it does need some adjustments for AR. A low 1:23 is my aim, but realistically it's more likely to be a mid 23.

Brendon (by his own admission) practises from 9am to 10pm, so after his 91 hours of practising I'd expect him to be doing 1:22's.....I'm sure that he'll tell us all about his progress soon. So don't count him out yet.

Practice is important and those that put in the effort can/do get the results. I like to be prepared for the races and be confident that I have a good car that I can rely on, although that didn't really help me yesterday.