BTCC Online Championship Season 3 Testing

[Speedster7]

Is this an invite only series because I think online touring car racing would be awesome!

 

[JulleGaard90]

Is this an invite only series because I think online touring car racing would be awesome!

No it isn't, but this thread is for season 3 testing. To sign up and read more about season 2 head to this thread:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=258214

Maybe there will be a spot for you 👍

 

[rolo912011]

There should be spots available, I think there's only 12 or 13 drivers signed up at the moment.

Join up, more the merrier

 

[Geeky30]

Is this an invite only series because I think online touring car racing would be awesome!

Yep What Julle said,

You can join Season 2 if you want or do a bit of testing with us for Season 3 👍

 

[rolo912011]

More updated Deep Forest times:

Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '04 - 1:22.038 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 474 PP)
BMW 135i Coupe '07 - 1:22.075 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 474 PP)
Ford Focus ST '06 - 1:22.338 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 484 PP)
Honda Civic Type R '08 - 1:22.398 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 470 PP)
BMW 330i '05 - 1:22.539 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 465 PP)
BMW 120d '04 - 1:22.542 (302 BHP, 1400 KG, 478 PP)
Nissan PRIMERA 20V (EU) ’01 - 1:22.692 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 466 PP)
Renault Clio Renault Sport '02 - 1:22.844 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 478 PP)
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02 - 1:23.387 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 474 PP)
VW Golf V GTI '05 - 1:23.543 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 475 PP)
Audi S4 '98 - 1:23.898 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 466 PP)
Lexus IS200 '98 - 1:23.997 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 455 PP)
Honda Accord Euro-R '00 - 1:24.126 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 468 PP)
Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 '03 - 1:24:148 (305 BHP, 1228 KG, 474 PP)
Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06 - 1:24.201 (302 BHP, 1200 KG, 463 PP)
Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V '98 - 1:24.251 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 472 PP)

4 cars left for me to test:

Audi S3 '02
Peugeot 307 XSi ’04
Peugeot coupé 406 3.0 V6 ’98
Volvo S60 T-5 Sport ’03

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What version of the Mazda 6/Atenza did you drive with Julle?

 

[RobFocus]

What version of the Mazda 6/Atenza did you drive with Julle?

The premium one I think

Quite relevant as there was a similar BTCC car in the early '90s

 

[JulleGaard90]

What version of the Mazda 6/Atenza did you drive with Julle?

The premium one

 

[rolo912011]

OK, I'll add that to the list. 21 cars now, but I think I've got a good idea of the 6-8 we'll end up agreeing on

 

[JulleGaard90]

More updated Deep Forest times:

Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '04 - 1:22.038 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 474 PP)
BMW 135i Coupe '07 - 1:22.075 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 474 PP)
Ford Focus ST '06 - 1:22.338 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 484 PP)
Honda Civic Type R '08 - 1:22.398 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 470 PP)
BMW 330i '05 - 1:22.539 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 465 PP)
BMW 120d '04 - 1:22.542 (302 BHP, 1400 KG, 478 PP)
Nissan PRIMERA 20V (EU) ’01 - 1:22.692 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 466 PP)
Renault Clio Renault Sport '02 - 1:22.844 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 478 PP)
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02 - 1:23.387 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 474 PP)
VW Golf V GTI '05 - 1:23.543 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 475 PP)
Audi S4 '98 - 1:23.898 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 466 PP)
Lexus IS200 '98 - 1:23.997 (305 BHP, 1400 KG, 455 PP)
Honda Accord Euro-R '00 - 1:24.126 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 468 PP)
Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 '03 - 1:24:148 (305 BHP, 1228 KG, 474 PP)
Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06 - 1:24.201 (302 BHP, 1200 KG, 463 PP)
Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V '98 - 1:24.251 (305 BHP, 1200 KG, 472 PP)

4 cars left for me to test:

Audi S3 '02
Peugeot 307 XSi ’04
Peugeot coupé 406 3.0 V6 ’98
Volvo S60 T-5 Sport ’03

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What version of the Mazda 6/Atenza did you drive with Julle?

The Primera is surprisingly fast! Still no fine tuning of the cars?

 

[rolo912011]

Nope, just tuned up to the regulations and that's it. No set-up work (mainly because I suck at it )

 

[Speedster7]

Would it help your testing if I used the Primera tonight?

 

[JulleGaard90]

Would it help your testing if I used the Primera tonight?

Think that could be very helpful. Do you have one ? I've got a Primera up to spec I can send if you don't.

Edit: we might need to consult geeky on this, after all it's his series

 

[RobFocus]

Edit: we might need to consult geeky on this, after all it's his series

We've done that already but he's offline

 

[JulleGaard90]

We've done that already but he's offline

Ah okay, must have missed that Thanks 👍

 

[JulleGaard90]

Mazda 6/Atenza Deep Forest lap time:
1.22.562 (tuned in)
305 hp - 1219 kg - 490 pp
Mid RPM range turbo

 

[rolo912011]

It's worth noting how the bottom 7 slowest cars (now I've tested the 406) are within 0.5 seconds of each other. Maybe worth thinking about for a Class B series, perhaps.

 

[RobFocus]

It's worth noting how the bottom 7 slowest cars (now I've tested the 406) are within 0.5 seconds of each other. Maybe worth thinking about for a Class B series, perhaps.

Nah Would be mayhem to organise

 

[rolo912011]

I meant a separate series run on a different day. Same rules as this, but different drivers, cars etc. Might happen.

 

[rolo912011]

Thanks to those who attended tonight. If you want to share lap times/tyre comments from tonight's race then please feel free.

Focus did a 1:22.2 at best (so roughly matches my one-lap pace), but was more consistent in the 1:23s.... and down to 24s when the tyres were at their worst. Wear wasn't too bad.

Please check my post in the S2 thread about testing

@Geeky, can you add Seat Ibiza Cupra '04 to the OP list please

 

[Speedster7]

Guys I don't know if my opinion matters in this thread but I have a fully tuned '90 primera and with all chassis lightening upgrades its too light for the regulations (comes in at 1198kg when minimum for FF cars is 1200, even with maximum 200kg ballast) I also have done tests with the newer '01 primera and with the power limit at 305bhp it has quite a low PP score. Might be too slow?

Hope this helped

 

[rolo912011]

You don't always have to fully upgrade your car to meet the regulations - I know that my car runs about 483 PP, it's just that 490 is the upper limit that your car isn't allowed to exceed. PP is a strange thing, I've gone faster in testing with cars that are 465 than cars that are 478/480. The Vectra, for example, is 474 but is really a bit rubbish, I dunno how the Team Slow boys wring so much speed from it!

Opinions always welcome

 

[Speedster7]

You don't always have to fully upgrade your car to meet the regulations - I know that my car runs about 483 PP, it's just that 490 is the upper limit that your car isn't allowed to exceed. PP is a strange thing, I've gone faster in testing with cars that are 465 than cars that are 478/480. The Vectra, for example, is 474 but is really a bit rubbish, I dunno how the Team Slow boys wring so much speed from it!

Opinions always welcome

Ok well glad to hear that opinions are welcome! By the way since Rob is leaving the series at the end of this season does it open up a slot on your team? I'm looking to continue this season as a privateer in my yellow focus, then maybe join a team to contest the whole of next season. What are your thoughts?

 

[rolo912011]

It's actually Rob's team, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind. I don't know if he's leaving at the end of the season or right now, I didn't really catch what he was saying!

To be fair, in S2 right now there are 3 car teams, so you're always welcome to join up with us if you want. Privateers are good too though (do you have a team name for your private outfit, by the way?)

I'm not sure what my S3 plans are yet car-wise, I'll decide at the end of the season or after it, most likely. Depends on what cars are selected to be used! I'd be happy to run a team with you though

 

[Speedster7]

It's actually Rob's team, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind. I don't know if he's leaving at the end of the season or right now, I didn't really catch what he was saying!

To be fair, in S2 right now there are 3 car teams, so you're always welcome to join up with us if you want. Privateers are good too though (do you have a team name for your private outfit, by the way?)

I'm not sure what my S3 plans are yet car-wise, I'll decide at the end of the season or after it, most likely. Depends on what cars are selected to be used! I'd be happy to run a team with you though

Well I think he said race 2 last night would be his last. Good that he won his final race! Well I would be happy to join you guys as a 3 car team as long as Rob is happy, and since I don't have a name for my 1 car privateer outfit I think that would e great. Yes I think it's too early to be thinking fully about next season, so I don't have any plans. My early plans to run the primera I don't think where wise, it's a bit slow and it shreds tires around deep Forrest!

 

[rolo912011]

Welcome to the ICS plc team then! We usually run our cars white with different colour rims, but keep the yellow and black if you like

 

[RobFocus]

Yeah that's fine Speedster

 

[rolo912011]

Updated car list for OP:

Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '04
BMW 135i Coupe '07
Ford Focus ST '06
Honda Civic Type R '08
BMW 330i '05
BMW 120d '04
Nissan PRIMERA 20V (EU) ’01
Renault Clio Renault Sport '02
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02
VW Golf V GTI '05
Audi S3 '02
Audi S4 '98
Lexus IS200 '98
Honda Accord Euro-R '00
Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 '03
Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V '98
Peugeot coupé 406 3.0 V6 ’98
Peugeot 307 XSi ’04
Volvo S60 T-5 Sport ’03
Mazda Atenza Sport 25Z '07
Seat Ibiza Cupra '04

 

[azidahaka]

the integra is already banned and the 135 was banned in S1 too

 

[rolo912011]

No cars are banned yet, Geeky asked for the 135 to be run and if the Integra proves too fast (which looks very likely) then it will be taken out of the running.

 

[azidahaka]

the integra is 2 second faster then civic and other in our tests. also in the other topic they said it's banned.