BTCC Online Championship

[rallymorten]

Blimey you guys better put aside 6 months work.

actually don't think 6 months can do it

Seriously and incomparable, when I had the idea to my own Formula GT championship, all it took was a night of sleep and maybe 3-4 hours of testing and everything was ready to go. That it didn't happen is a different story..

 

[V8-Johnboy]

actually don't think 6 months can do it

Seriously and incomparable, when I had the idea to my own Formula GT championship, all it took was a night of sleep and maybe 3-4 hours of testing and everything was ready to go. That it didn't happen is a different story..

FGT? Not much testing needed there then.

 

[rallymorten]

FGT? Not much testing needed there then.

That's what I said, incomparable

 

[Geeky30]

Here are the ideas then:

Cars:

Honda Civic '08
Ford Focus ST '06
BMW 330i '05
Vauxhall Vectra 3.2 V6 '03
Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
Audi S3 (nearest to the A4)
Volvo S60
Alfa 156
Honda Accord
Peugeot coupé 406 3.0 V6 '98
Toyota Corrola
Honda integra TYPE R '04 premium
Alfa 147
Seat Ibiza (instead of Leon)
Holden Commodore *
Chevrolet Camaro *
Nissan Primera (you forgot it for this season)

Schedule could be:

Grand Valley
High-speed Ring
Tokyo R246
Indy Road
Laguna Seca
Monza
Nürburgring
London
Madrid
Rome
Suzuka Full
Autumn Ring
Possibly a non-championship race at Spa(?)

* Commodore Races the Aussie V8 Supercars and Camaro was an idea to use instead of Lacetti/Nubira/Cruze

Love it 👍

 

[azidahaka]

what about silvias and other japanese touring cars?

 

[rallymorten]

what about silvias and other japanese touring cars?

Didn't think of them
Anyway I'll try to Keep updating that one post instead of spamming this thread

 

[joetruckv8]

Good idea!

This might sound like complaining but it's meant to be suggestions:
1: change standard cars to premium cars because standards can't get front aero:
As previously suggested, we could change the Volvo S60 to the C30 where you can add front downforce.
I was thinking a little the same to the BMW's, maybe changing to downtuned 135i.
The biggest problem would be the Audi, I don't know what you think but maybe the TT?

2: Maybe allow for a separate race car division with cars like 320i TC, Integra Super Touring Car, Mazda 6 TC, etc..

3: I know you're proud if calling it BTCC, but maybe we should allow touring cars from other Series such as WTCC as well, like the Seat?

Worth to note, just ideas, I way too often get "yelled" at when I come up with ideas

Hands down the 1st thing that I noticed was the big a** Volvos! definintly run the C30 chassis over the 4 door model. My A3 Audi is better than running the A4 so kudos there.

Everything else is up in the air, I believe you might be able to find used C30's too, but I'm not sure on that.

If you are going to premium cars I was think about adding the 1 series would be cool, but we got beamers so,...

And last but not least we're missing the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02

I'm going to be praying for catching a draft, I cant brake out of the 55's yet.

 

[joetruckv8]

Cars:

Honda Civic '08
Ford Focus ST '06
BMW 330i '05
Vauxhall Vectra 3.2 V6 '03
Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
Audi S3 (nearest to the A4)
Volvo S60
Alfa 156
Honda Accord
Peugeot coupé 406 3.0 V6 '98
Toyota Corrola
Honda integra TYPE R '04 premium
Alfa 147
Seat Ibiza (instead of Leon)
Holden Commodore *
Chevrolet Camaro *
Nissan Primera (you forgot it for this season)

Schedule could be:

Grand Valley
High-speed Ring
Tokyo R246
Indy Road
Laguna Seca
Monza
Nürburgring
London
Madrid
Rome
Suzuka Full
Autumn Ring
Possibly a non-championship race at Spa(?)

* Commodore Races the Aussie V8 Supercars and Camaro was an idea to use instead of Lacetti/Nubira/Cruze


Some of those cars on the list aren't touring cars, or touring hatch-back cars, but consider sports car coupes... But whatever the masses want,? I difinitly give a BIG 👍 for the track selection & amount of tracks! I can run this series without any interruptions in my schedule what so ever...

 

[rallymorten]

@ joetruckv8

Glad you like the schedule

As I said, some of the cars (most notably the Camaro) were crazy ideas to use instead of cars that I didn't really think would have another replacement. If we had Cruze or just Cobalt in the game this would be a lot easier

 

[azidahaka]

Saddening news from team volvo.... My current best for suzuka east is....

56.4 it's really the worst track for us and it leaves out the few parts we might have been competitivE.... I'll try to improve the setup a little more, but the 53s target seems 2s afar

 

[joetruckv8]

Saddening news from team volvo.... My current best for suzuka east is....

56.4 it's really the worst track for us and it leaves out the few parts we might have been competitivE.... I'll try to improve the setup a little more, but the 53s target seems 2s afar

I feel you about the 53's target time. I can probably at best run a 54 with a better setup than I have now, but as of now I'm in the 55's at my best, and If I make any mistakes with my line I'm in the 56's

 

[rallymorten]

I feel you about the 53's target time. I can probably at best run a 54 with a better setup than I have now, but as of now I'm in the 55's at my best, and If I make any mistakes with my line I'm in the 56's

Pretty much the same here.. I keep overshooting in turn 1 because I think there is more grip that there actually is.. makes for a good challenge though 👍

 

[azidahaka]

This sounds a little better but still madly off pace... I hope i can find half asec somehow!

 

[V8-Johnboy]

Roll on Monza

 

[Zorrin]

Don't fret too much, I've yet to consistently hit 54s. Can't seem to find any real progress and I'm becoming inconsistent by pushing too hard. But with a tow down the start/finish straight might even pip a 52 in the race!

 

[Geeky30]

Don't fret too much, I've yet to consistently hit 54s. Can't seem to find any real progress and I'm becoming inconsistent by pushing too hard. But with a tow down the start/finish straight might even pip a 52 in the race!

ah but your a very good driver, this and VCRC/MCRC

I'm doing 55s

 

[azidahaka]

ok i've discovered that after the update GT5 F-ked up my setup and i made that 56.4 in a 318hp car, so now on legal cars i'm about 57.6... oh well i guess this race can't be helped without front aero... if only was suzuka full!

 

[V8-Johnboy]

Goodluck for tomorrow all especially my cover driver all the best Stu!

 

[Geeky30]

@azidahaka; dont worry, the races can put end to any lap times before the race

and thankyou johnboy1112

And drivers, remember that a Mandatory pitstop should be made lap 9-11

 

[cunny17]

Geeky i will FR you tomorrow. I will be standing in for JB for the Suzuka East race.

 

[azidahaka]

@azidahaka; dont worry, the races can put end to any lap times before the race

never happened so far!

 

[Geeky30]

@ azidahaka; jsut throw that car around like a mad bull and you should get somewhere

@cunny17; Thankyou and hope to see you there

 

[rallymorten]

Prepare to get your butts kicked by EBAY MOTORS tonight btw Julle we need to talk strategy

Edit: Just saw how many random people voted in the poll, I mean people like IMMORTALPILOT, neljack, Nicktune etc. has nothing to do in here really..

 

[azidahaka]

you are both damn fast, what strategy do you need?

btw i managed a 56.067 ONCE and usually get around 56.7....

so i guess my target will be around 7th place T__T

 

[RobFocus]

I'll be making my late debut later today

Did OK in the practice races at Autumn Ring but I seem to be lagging a bit at Suzuka... time to try a few different setups and pick the best one.

Hopefully I'll be able to bring home a decent load of points for Redstone... although TyrrellRacing has done a great job so far.

Oh, and thanks for using my photo in the banner.

 

[Geeky30]

Thats the spirit everyone glad your all ready for some of the most exciting bit of motorsport (that and all the other events)

Also robfocus glad you like the banner it was a good picture

 

[M3one]

I'm thinking to carry the PS3 and the wheel with me this afternoon and maybe I can take part in the race (sounds crazy, I know). I dont even know if I'll arrive on time, but I must try it for the team

 

[Geeky30]

carrying a ps3 and playing it?
just keep me updated

 

[azidahaka]

i love you mate! let me know your timings and in case i'll send you my current setup.

@geeky
did you setup an online spreadsheet with the results and drivers statistics?

@morten
you said you knew someone that might be able to make interviews of racers and race summaries... what about that?

 

[rallymorten]

@morten
you said you knew someone that might be able to make interviews of racers and race summaries... what about that?

Oh, forgot about it I don't know if he can do commentary but after a test race for my FGT championship he was really living the role as interviewer.. He's most likely not gonna be able to be there tonight but maybe later as I first have to contact him and then he needs to see it etc.

Bonus: He has a Skyline Pace Car if you know what I want to say.. Interested in that Geeky?