Concours Club [Single Make Same Tune Racing]
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- Shin_Roh
Good luck sorting the connection Wes. Will be a shame you not racing. Hope to see you on track soon buddy 👍
Yes mate. If you aim to keep 2 wheels consistently on the race surface, inside the rumble strips, you will do well at Concours. Run off areas are for correcting mistakes and avoiding collisions only.
Everyone, including you BRM, is expected to be my eyes and ears on track. Any bad sportsmanship is reported to me so that I may review replays and hand out warnings. This includes short cutting and exploiting track boundaries to improve your position.
Yes mate. If you aim to keep 2 wheels consistently on the race surface, inside the rumble strips, you will do well at Concours. Run off areas are for correcting mistakes and avoiding collisions only.
Everyone, including you BRM, is expected to be my eyes and ears on track. Any bad sportsmanship is reported to me so that I may review replays and hand out warnings. This includes short cutting and exploiting track boundaries to improve your position.
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- Dragonistic
Well I am all set for this evening, ran the car in 180 miles on GVS Enduro (Bobs) whilst watching TV 👍. Not really driven the car much myself other then our little meet earlier in the week, but in that short burst it's clear to me I won't be fighting the car much and I'm not bothered where I finish this evening after a nice lazy Sunday my competitive side isn't coming out this evening 
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- GTP_BlacqueJack
Little practice, but I'll be there underpowered (hp) 
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- BRM-V16 / GTP_BRM-V16
Do i restrict my engine to % or horsepower?
My beemer has not been fully run in yet.
My beemer has not been fully run in yet.
dhandeh
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- dhandes
First of all, thanks to shin for a great evenings entertainment and a well done to everyone who made it!
The top gear pole position shoot out.
We had the sublime to the ridiculous (and all in between). Dragnostic set the ball rolling, with a stunning lap, which certainly was a high benchmark. Times were hovering round the 1.22 - 1.24 mark, a few people had small excursions, notably douqa (which drew gasps from the viewing lobby, one wag saying "I've never seen him crash before") and shin who almost decided to do the first part if the lap again, after doing the first part sideways!
I set a 1.28, lifting off in the follow through (chicken), and generally ensuring my Chrome beemer stayed shiny.
I then wanted more track action and accidentally joined in remy's lap, after panicking on my behalf, I quit and it didn't seem to bother him as I think he set one of the quickest laps, sorry remy!
Tsukuba.
I started around 7 or 8th, behind brm, 13 cars were on the grid, after a clean start , these 13 tried to get in a space designed for 2, ie the first corner, luckily it is a short run and all were through, I'm sure there were some playful taps but nothing serious. The first hairpin approached, again for me all were through safely enough, but the taps were becoming more noticeable! Through the esses we we went, I decided to just back off a touch approaching the last hairpin, before the straight, to give me enough room if someone had an accident up top, I need not have worried.......
Finding myself on cold tyres, two of which I believe were just on the grass, on applying the brakes, it all started to go Pete tong, control was diminishing, the pack was getting nearer, then somehow the car took a big meaty swing to the left, as the cars went to the right, I was now a passenger, it was a slow motion experience, watching your life pass before your eyes, anyway, there I was sideways, hoping that I wouldn't collect anyone else, but then, o but then I tell thee, there was shin, who wanted some of this meaty action and was left with no choice but to make it a t-bone (sorry shin). My return to concours, a eventful one.
The rest of the race I was on my own, averaging around 1.04/5 lap times, on the last 2 laps I was starting to get lapped and after diving into every available gravel trap, or coasting off track or as close to possible off track, most people got past (dont forget tsukuba is a very tight circuit with little or no space to get out the way).
The next race.
Started 1st, finished last.
Starting first, I was glad, as everyone was behind me! A slow start, and finding again, that cold tyres don't grip, I had to take it steady. Found myself 2 abreast, on the twisty rear section (ooo matron), I was slightly squeezed into the wall, collected damage, and with the pack behind me and damage to the car, I was left with 2 choices,
Attempt to take the corner, with damage, with the pack behind me, not knowing how the car will handle, possibly causing chaos.
Or
Sacrifice myself, and plant it in to the wall avoiding everyone,allowing them a safe route through.
I went for the latter. The damage meter, lit up red, I coasted back to the pits, took on fresh rubber, repaired the damage, then for the rest of the race, continued to smear my beemer against everyone wall on the track! Had to pit about 6 times, but I didn't quit, losers never quit!
Third race, high speed ring reverse.
Started 1st finished 11th or 12th (can't remember)
Avoided all accidents, didn't get involved with anyone, my most enjoyable race of the night. The first corner on different laps claimed many victims, nothing like hammering it down the straight, to have several BMW 1 series, scattered across the track! After weaving through, poised, delicate I avoided adding myself to the casualty list.
I even found myself in 2nd position before my pitstop, arrrggghh, the pitstop!
You have to question why the pitlane puts you at full racing speed on cold tyres, back on the track , where the first thing you have to do is brake to avoid the tunnel wall. It claimed me, and also blacquejack and we discussed over the mics.
So there we go, the adventures of a concours race, from the eyes of a novice.
The top gear pole position shoot out.
We had the sublime to the ridiculous (and all in between). Dragnostic set the ball rolling, with a stunning lap, which certainly was a high benchmark. Times were hovering round the 1.22 - 1.24 mark, a few people had small excursions, notably douqa (which drew gasps from the viewing lobby, one wag saying "I've never seen him crash before") and shin who almost decided to do the first part if the lap again, after doing the first part sideways!
I set a 1.28, lifting off in the follow through (chicken), and generally ensuring my Chrome beemer stayed shiny.
I then wanted more track action and accidentally joined in remy's lap, after panicking on my behalf, I quit and it didn't seem to bother him as I think he set one of the quickest laps, sorry remy!
Tsukuba.
I started around 7 or 8th, behind brm, 13 cars were on the grid, after a clean start , these 13 tried to get in a space designed for 2, ie the first corner, luckily it is a short run and all were through, I'm sure there were some playful taps but nothing serious. The first hairpin approached, again for me all were through safely enough, but the taps were becoming more noticeable! Through the esses we we went, I decided to just back off a touch approaching the last hairpin, before the straight, to give me enough room if someone had an accident up top, I need not have worried.......
Finding myself on cold tyres, two of which I believe were just on the grass, on applying the brakes, it all started to go Pete tong, control was diminishing, the pack was getting nearer, then somehow the car took a big meaty swing to the left, as the cars went to the right, I was now a passenger, it was a slow motion experience, watching your life pass before your eyes, anyway, there I was sideways, hoping that I wouldn't collect anyone else, but then, o but then I tell thee, there was shin, who wanted some of this meaty action and was left with no choice but to make it a t-bone (sorry shin). My return to concours, a eventful one.
The rest of the race I was on my own, averaging around 1.04/5 lap times, on the last 2 laps I was starting to get lapped and after diving into every available gravel trap, or coasting off track or as close to possible off track, most people got past (dont forget tsukuba is a very tight circuit with little or no space to get out the way).
The next race.
Started 1st, finished last.
Starting first, I was glad, as everyone was behind me! A slow start, and finding again, that cold tyres don't grip, I had to take it steady. Found myself 2 abreast, on the twisty rear section (ooo matron), I was slightly squeezed into the wall, collected damage, and with the pack behind me and damage to the car, I was left with 2 choices,
Attempt to take the corner, with damage, with the pack behind me, not knowing how the car will handle, possibly causing chaos.
Or
Sacrifice myself, and plant it in to the wall avoiding everyone,allowing them a safe route through.
I went for the latter. The damage meter, lit up red, I coasted back to the pits, took on fresh rubber, repaired the damage, then for the rest of the race, continued to smear my beemer against everyone wall on the track! Had to pit about 6 times, but I didn't quit, losers never quit!
Third race, high speed ring reverse.
Started 1st finished 11th or 12th (can't remember)
Avoided all accidents, didn't get involved with anyone, my most enjoyable race of the night. The first corner on different laps claimed many victims, nothing like hammering it down the straight, to have several BMW 1 series, scattered across the track! After weaving through, poised, delicate I avoided adding myself to the casualty list.
I even found myself in 2nd position before my pitstop, arrrggghh, the pitstop!
You have to question why the pitlane puts you at full racing speed on cold tyres, back on the track , where the first thing you have to do is brake to avoid the tunnel wall. It claimed me, and also blacquejack and we discussed over the mics.
So there we go, the adventures of a concours race, from the eyes of a novice.
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- NG9
- Shin_Roh
Thanks for the report Dhandes. And welcome back to Concours 👍
Bit of a silly first lap though as I said last night. My poor performace at TTGT saw me start at the back of the grid so I got to see everything. Most notably the wild moving around in braking zones. You obviously have a responsibility to avoid crashing into those infront of you, but you also have to respect those behind. A blocking move before a braking zone is fine. Moving around when already on the brakes will always end in misery.
I'm sure you'll do better next time
Infact the very next races for you were much better.
By the way could anyone send me a copy of the Tsukuba replay please. I forgot to save it on the night
I forget just how far away some of you guys live Rotor. The commitment is very much appreciated but you must be mad staying up that late! Once top gear has finished in a few weeks the times will be back to normal. Hope to see you as much as possible till then 👍
You have definately been sent one mate. Just check your profile on here and look for group invitations 👍
Bit of a silly first lap though as I said last night. My poor performace at TTGT saw me start at the back of the grid so I got to see everything. Most notably the wild moving around in braking zones. You obviously have a responsibility to avoid crashing into those infront of you, but you also have to respect those behind. A blocking move before a braking zone is fine. Moving around when already on the brakes will always end in misery.
I'm sure you'll do better next time
Infact the very next races for you were much better. By the way could anyone send me a copy of the Tsukuba replay please. I forgot to save it on the night
I forget just how far away some of you guys live Rotor. The commitment is very much appreciated but you must be mad staying up that late!
Once top gear has finished in a few weeks the times will be back to normal. Hope to see you as much as possible till then 👍I don't think I have top secret invitation. Don't forget me!!!!!
It may be on PSN though instead.👍
You have definately been sent one mate. Just check your profile on here and look for group invitations 👍
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- Shin_Roh
WoohooooO!!!! 1000 posts in Concours!!!!! 
dhandeh
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- dhandes
As brm said in the lobby yesterday, he is reluctant to really go for it, just in case he causes an accident, which is exactly how I feel. It's not like when your up against the AI, and you give them a tap it font matter, you do it online and you ruin someone else's race as well. It's a fine balance for me between being slightly cautious compared to racing normally and remaining competitive.
Double posting, roh? Bumping?
Double posting, roh? Bumping?
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- Shin_Roh
I just wanted that 1000th post!!
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- Dragonistic
dhandeh
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- dhandes
I just wanted that 1000th post!!
Indeed! Good stuff!
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- KamyKaze1098
Sorry for not showing up yesterday.
I haven't driven the car yet and was really tired, but still fired up my PS3 to try it. I got
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So I decided it was time to get some sleep. Lol
I haven't driven the car yet and was really tired, but still fired up my PS3 to try it. I got
.So I decided it was time to get some sleep. Lol
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- Kent/England
- Paginas
Great few races, i was a bit wild on the gas with the 1st race with caused a few hairy moments but had a good chase with FirstMivec with Shin closing up from the back (think i finished 1st)
2nd race
Had a very poor start, as i left my foot slightly on break, went around 1st corner seeing jack going slow which resulted in a little bump i think 9no hard feeling i hope lol), came around the fast righthander and bang slid into the wall LOL got damage, gave a few more bumps to Douqa by the small tunnel. Went striaght to pits, on outlap i messed up again had little damage but just thought its best to stay out which i did. ended up 6th again
3rd race
Wow this was a crazy 1st corner im quite surprised that there werent more crashes, i think i only saw crispy crash there and BRM go striaght into him which was quite funny. Had some good battles with Blurr and Disaster, i saw Shin pit 1st i thought il wait till a few more laps, which worked and i came out just behind shin. had a very tough battle for about 5 or 6 laps but he just pulled away on last lap, well done
2nd race
Had a very poor start, as i left my foot slightly on break, went around 1st corner seeing jack going slow which resulted in a little bump i think 9no hard feeling i hope lol), came around the fast righthander and bang slid into the wall LOL got damage, gave a few more bumps to Douqa by the small tunnel. Went striaght to pits, on outlap i messed up again had little damage but just thought its best to stay out which i did. ended up 6th again
3rd race
Wow this was a crazy 1st corner im quite surprised that there werent more crashes, i think i only saw crispy crash there and BRM go striaght into him which was quite funny. Had some good battles with Blurr and Disaster, i saw Shin pit 1st i thought il wait till a few more laps, which worked and i came out just behind shin. had a very tough battle for about 5 or 6 laps but he just pulled away on last lap, well done
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- GTP_Cpt_D
The evening started badly, with my TGTT qualification lap that can only be described as er....interesting! Things could only improve I thought, and in the Tsukuba race was making steady progress when, no! Disconnected. 
Race 2 and 3 were much better. At Deep Forest I managed to stay out of trouble and keep a steady pace, earning me 4th place at the finish.
At HSR I had a fantastic time, the best race in terms of close action, hanging on to Douqa's bootlid for a while and exchanging places with Pag. and Burr. Great stuff guys.
At the end of it all, another 4th place to make it a reasonable night's effort. Another great combo Captain!
Race 2 and 3 were much better. At Deep Forest I managed to stay out of trouble and keep a steady pace, earning me 4th place at the finish.
At HSR I had a fantastic time, the best race in terms of close action, hanging on to Douqa's bootlid for a while and exchanging places with Pag. and Burr. Great stuff guys.
At the end of it all, another 4th place to make it a reasonable night's effort. Another great combo Captain!
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Here are some shots from the HSR first lap:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2436
And the chrome Beemer!
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2437
I hope for real world tracks next Sunday
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2436
And the chrome Beemer!
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2437
I hope for real world tracks next Sunday
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- TCR_Crispy
Fantastic pics Jack 👍
Okay...last night Race 1 was great fun, although with Tsukubas tight, twisty nature it was pretty hard to overtake after losing a couple of positions into the first corner, so I had to rely on a couple of off track moments for the guys in front for me to get my 4th place in the end.
Race 2...one that promised so much as it is a track I've done many laps on in previous GTs...but delivered 2 crashes and 3 pit stops! Enough said
Race 3...another track I've put in many laps at, and after a reasonable start I managed to get the slip on the guys in front coming into the first corner on the second lap, and somehow found a blindingly fast line around it to get myself 1.2 seconds ahead of Shin and the chasing pack! Looking good I thought, until going through the same corner I got soo right the previous lap, when this time it went oh soo wrong...lost the back end, spun into the barrier at 90 degrees to the oncoming cars. Dreading a major incident that could have potentially involved everyone, I sat there stationary hoping no-one would hit me, and fortunately everyone missed apart from poor BRM, who I saw coming in a 'sideways manor' at me! Critical damage, and race over
Having said that, I had a massive amount of fun last night, but tremendously poor results, haha. Hoping for a better time next week 👍
Okay...last night
Race 1 was great fun, although with Tsukubas tight, twisty nature it was pretty hard to overtake after losing a couple of positions into the first corner, so I had to rely on a couple of off track moments for the guys in front for me to get my 4th place in the end.Race 2...one that promised so much as it is a track I've done many laps on in previous GTs...but delivered 2 crashes and 3 pit stops! Enough said
Race 3...another track I've put in many laps at, and after a reasonable start I managed to get the slip on the guys in front coming into the first corner on the second lap, and somehow found a blindingly fast line around it to get myself 1.2 seconds ahead of Shin and the chasing pack! Looking good I thought, until going through the same corner I got soo right the previous lap, when this time it went oh soo wrong...lost the back end, spun into the barrier at 90 degrees to the oncoming cars. Dreading a major incident that could have potentially involved everyone, I sat there stationary hoping no-one would hit me, and fortunately everyone missed apart from poor BRM, who I saw coming in a 'sideways manor' at me! Critical damage, and race over
Having said that, I had a massive amount of fun last night, but tremendously poor results, haha. Hoping for a better time next week 👍
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- KamyKaze1098
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Ha Ha. Finally Crispy had a bad wekeend.
And to think I miss that.
Lol
I've had 2 bad weekends in a row Kamy, but for totally different reasons 👍
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- GTP_BlacqueJack
Qulaifying took an hour though, and too many cigarettes!
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- NG9
- Shin_Roh
: Week Seventeen, BMW 1M :
Well how did this happen!? Seventeen weeks at Concours and we havent raced a skyline! Not even once. Well I'm sure you can guess whats coming, so why dont I introduce this weeks machine. The Nissan GT-R SpecV. Very few cars fill you with such confidence just by hearing their name, but thats exactly what the SpecV does. Tested and tuned to perfection at the Nurburgring, I can think of no better place to put it through its paces. Get your pennies ready boys, we'll be paying to lap the 'ring quite a bit this weekend
Scheduled Event: Sunday 10th 9pm (BST)
Track: Nurburgring GP/D [-] Nurburgring GP/F [-] Nurburgring Nordschleife [-]
Car: Nissan GT-R SpecV '09
Tyres: Sport Soft
Aero Parts: Not Allowed
Tuning Parts: Not Allowed
Settings: N/A
Traction Control: Optional
Brake Bias: Optional
ABS: Optional
Pit Stop: Mandatory
Any chance of keeping the 1-lap qualifying? It sounded amazingly good fun.
I'm sure that particular qualifying format will make a return at some point, but not this week I'm afraid. Also those are some brilliant pictures Jack. Nicely done mate 👍
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- Shin_Roh
Forgot to mention but can everyone please check their profile page and accept group invitations!
Also, I really need a replay copy of race one at Tsukuba from sunday! Can somebody get it to me by file hosting it or PM'ing me here on GTP!
Thank You.
Also, I really need a replay copy of race one at Tsukuba from sunday! Can somebody get it to me by file hosting it or PM'ing me here on GTP!
Thank You.
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