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[llNovall]

I’m with @Xradkins. We’re loaded up and ready to roll. I’ve been missing the live racing. See you Friday!

Put it on the truck..lol...mine's sitting in the paddock garage at the track as we speak. 😉

 

[llNovall]

@Yugofan 's car finally got off the transporter and arrived in the paddock in time for a photo op before the sun goes down.

 

[IforceV8]

I'm in

 

[Track_King47]

What was weight and hp specs when running the laps? Be sure to tweek the power and weight to a 6.6lb/hp base if you haven't already. Must stay within 2706-3300lbs and 410hp-500hp for the time trial. From there I will adjust as necessary to get drivers into the pace of the field...or as close as possible. Since the Gr4 do not afford any weight decreases, cars will likely have to get hp increases beyond the 500hp time trial cap to reach the necessary concession p/w ratio targets, but should still balance accordingly. But for the time trial, target the 6.6

This is where I was at.. if I do it right it’s weight divided by power..
Should I use power restrictor instead?

 

[llNovall]

This is where I was at.. if I do it right it’s weight divided by power..
Should I use power restrictor instead?
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Numbers are close...you can move the hp up to 467 at your current weight. Keep in mind, that the GT350R is available as a "build your own" racecar....there does seem to be more adjustability and benefits in performance by building your own car, but will require a but more tuning to keep under control. I have a decent tune if you decide to go that way.

 

[bloodyboyblue]

I may show up tomorrow at some point, but not going to take a spot from anyone else.

 

[Rob Brown]

I’d like to run Friday night but as soon as I commit … life happens. So, I won’t commit and more likely to make it.
Ran bunch of laps but haven’t turned in lap data. Had the idea to run high HP and high Wt (in lieu of low hp, low Wt) while meeting 6.6 lb/hp. Raul reminded me to leave room to add weight (potential success ballast). How much success ballast headroom should one allow oneself? (I may have to buy another car as I can’t remove weight reduction stage1).

 

[llNovall]

I’d like to run Friday night but as soon as I commit … life happens. So, I won’t commit and more likely to make it.
Ran bunch of laps but haven’t turned in lap data. Had the idea to run high HP and high Wt (in lieu of low hp, low Wt) while meeting 6.6 lb/hp. Raul reminded me to leave room to add weight (potential success ballast). How much success ballast headroom should one allow oneself? (I may have to buy another car as I can’t remove weight reduction stage1).

Remember, even if you hug the hi side or even the max for weight, the success ballast will be in the form of a corrected p/w ratio value. This will allow you to fluctuate the weight and hp up or down as needed to meet the adjusted regulations. ei: if your at max weight and at the hp to meet the 6.6 and you get a new number of 6.8....you could satisfy by simply lowering your hp....but weight and hp can be moved around to adhere to the driver specific p/w regs and can even be moved around for the type of track being ran....as long as your reg is met.

 

[Rob Brown]

That’s a great clarification. Thank you. I had in mind that once we picked a hp & wt that we would stay with it. Great to have additional freedom!

 

[JDMKING13]

I will be there… I will also send you my track results tomorrow morning or late tonight.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'll confirm.

Also, just built a GT4 spec Aston DB11 and it's actually a blast to drive. Very stable with a good tune. I didn't see it on the list here but maybe it can be considered? If I wasn't committed to the Nissan I would definitely drive this instead.

 

[paoloevans]

Car now in Italy and on the way to the Lago Maggiore Circuit for tonight's (or early morning in my case!) Pre Season test session 🤪😃

 

[llNovall]

Car now in Italy and on the way to the Lago Maggiore Circuit for tonight's (or early morning in my case!) Pre Season test session 🤪😃

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Is that thing street legal???😏

 

[rsrgse]

I'll confirm.

Also, just built a GT4 spec Aston DB11 and it's actually a blast to drive. Very stable with a good tune. I didn't see it on the list here but maybe it can be considered? If I wasn't committed to the Nissan I would definitely drive this instead.

Also already committed but would love to give this a go just for fun if you don't mind sending over the tune

 

[CodeRedR51]

Also already committed but would love to give this a go just for fun if you don't mind sending over the tune

I think I have the power/weight at 445/2976. And the suspension tune I used is Praiano's from the AMG GT3, but different ride height and spring rates. I think the rates were maxed in the front and 3.10 rear. Maxed downforce.

 

[paoloevans]

Is that thing street legal???😏

LOL I was not caught by any Italian Traffic Cops

 

[llNovall]

Also already committed but would love to give this a go just for fun if you don't mind sending over the tune

I think I have the power/weight at 445/2976. And the suspension tune I used is Praiano's from the AMG GT3, but different ride height and spring rates. I think the rates were maxed in the front and 3.10 rear. Maxed downforce.

Your fellas are welcome to give them a shakedown, but I'd ask if you fellas could run your selected car's at the corrected P/w ratios that I will provided here in thread shortly. After a few races to see how the parity shakes out, feel free to try the Aston. See you guys tonight.

 

[llNovall]

Test Night Drivers Briefing
Friday, April 8th, 9pm est

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Its race day, or testing day if we're being technical. Over half of our roster has submitted time trials up to this point.
See the BoP chart below for your corrected p/w ratio regulations. Be reminded that your weight and hp can fluctuate or fall anywhere inside the following ranges, as long as your Driver P/W ratio requirements are met:
Weight: 2706lbs to 3300lbs
HP: 383hp to 588hp.
(Most Drivers p/w will force their hp into our time trial range of 410-500hp. Any amount less than or greater are extremes to accommodate extreme handicaps or concessions)

Note: Due to the fact Gr4 turnkey race cars have no ability to adjust below their purchase weight, any concession will be in the form of hp only. As a result, GR4 cars/Drivers with an aggressive concession will be exempt from the hp cap and may increase their hp as high as is necessary to reach their p/w ratio number, or as hi as the car is capable if not able to reach the p/w ratio.

I do not expect many, if any drivers/cars to fall in these extremes, but wanted standards in place if needed.

We will start the test night at our Time Trial location:
Lago Maggiore GP
Similar conditions as Time Trial

Drivers who have not submitted a time trial, may run laps from 9-9:30pm est and will be asked to screenshot their lap history (w' optimal lap time showing) and their tuning screen reflecting their HP and weight used. I will immediately issue a new p/w ratio to get you balanced into the avg pace. At 9:30, the plan is to kick off a few races to see how close we are in time. After a few races, we will move if the interest to stay on is there.
See the chart below:
(This can always be found in its most updated form in the 2nd post of thread.)

See you all tonight around 9pm est.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I may be a little late. On my way home from work and stopping for food too.

 

[rsrgse]

That was fun y’all! Gotta reign in those Porsches 😅 Hopefully the lobbies get sorted here soon so we can kick the season off.

Edit:
So it lives somewhere
Race 1 Best Lap: 2:02.468
Race 2 Best Lap: 2:02.688
Race 3 Best Lap: 1:51.900

 

[llNovall]

That was fun y’all! Gotta reign in those Porsches 😅 Hopefully the lobbies get sorted here soon so we can kick the season off.

Edit:
So it lives somewhere
Race 1 Best Lap: 2:02.468
Race 2 Best Lap: 2:02.688
Race 3 Best Lap: 1:51.900

Great practice run tonight, and thanks for the data. Helps alot in the balancing. See you at our next one. 👍

 

[JDMKING13]

Just got done practicing lol 😂. Consistent 1:53.1 with some high 1.52. These practice session are crucial and I’m glad we are getting the kinks out the way! Nice racing with you guys tonight!

 

[CodeRedR51]

I was consistently ~2 seconds slower than the leaders. But was able to hang in there most of the time. I get swamped with the standing starts so if we go that route I'll spend most of my races trying to make up places I lost. 🤣 Either way with 40 minute races I won't be trying to set lap records every lap which usually falls in my favor at the end with less tire wear. I added some power to the car but it lost it's charm, so I backed it off. Slow down the straights but she isn't trying to kill me in every corner. Is what it is.

 

[IforceV8]

It was nice to meet you guys last night. I was the Vette that would fly past at the start and then go off into a gravel trap a few turns later. The big P/W adjustment to make my car competitive and the difference in offline vs online feel left me a little lost. I plan to spend all of my future track time in a online room and reevaluate my car choice and lap times.

 

[llNovall]

It was nice to meet you guys last night. I was the Vette that would fly past at the start and then go off into a gravel trap a few turns later. The big P/W adjustment to make my car competitive and the difference in offline vs online feel left me a little lost. I plan to spend all of my future track time in a online room and reevaluate my car choice and lap times.

It was great having you with us. I agree, having these online e shakedown nights have certainly given a better indication of what the actual pace is across drivers and cars. The silver lining of the lobbies not being sorted is that it is affording, if not forcing us, into more of these test nights. Toward the end of the night, we did have some nice close quarter battles raging, and I expect by the time we start the official season, our driving group should be quite close across the board. Also, it was interesting how the different approaches to power and weight affected certain cars strengths and weaknesses. Very much looking forward to this series kicking off. See you fellas back on track soon.

 

[llNovall]

In reference to our post event conversation regarding the future of online, I decided to go back and find this post...and it kind of confirms what I think happened. If you notice, this article referencing "New Lobby Features" was dated on March 3rd, a day before the title's launch. I'm thoroughly convinced they saw server stresses they didn't like, or foresaw issue that they wanted to have sorted before opening the full lobby features to the community. Now, we just need to hold out hope that it comes sooner than later.

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[Track_King47]

Finished a livery based on 2020 Branch. I am still way off on lap time atm but working it…

 

[CodeRedR51]

Anyone want to team up? Livery ready...

 

[llNovall]

Anyone want to team up? Livery ready...

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I'm pretty sure @Kgffy would be happy to take you up thus one, especially if you could apply a number 84 on those number plates. Nice work, as always.👍

 

[bloodyboyblue]

I’ll switch to the Cayman GT4. It fits under the weight rules easier than the 86, and is easier to drive consistently. Plus it’s easily 3 seconds faster around Maggiore.