- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
Green Hell indeed; especially at night 
Concours Club [Single Make Same Tune Racing]
- Thread starter Captain Roh
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- 1,762
- NG9
- Shin_Roh
Yeah sorry about that Jacque, I never intended for it to get dark, I just got the time settings a little wrong. Next time I'll do better 
As far as my race was concerned it got off on the wrong foot straight away. Not 30 seconds after I'd asked people to take it easy, there were cars flying off the track, colisions, people trying to overtake in the first sector, it was a bit crazy.
Naturally I was pretty annoyed and so I wasnt as relaxed as I should of been. Then I had a car driving 2 inches from my gearbox trying to pressure me into a mistake or something. I hit a bit of grass and that was that. Lap one, first 4 minutes and out of an hour and a half race. Great fun.
Next week we're at Spa. I'll pick out two cars incase the majority have not bought the DLC.
As far as my race was concerned it got off on the wrong foot straight away. Not 30 seconds after I'd asked people to take it easy, there were cars flying off the track, colisions, people trying to overtake in the first sector, it was a bit crazy.
Naturally I was pretty annoyed and so I wasnt as relaxed as I should of been. Then I had a car driving 2 inches from my gearbox trying to pressure me into a mistake or something. I hit a bit of grass and that was that. Lap one, first 4 minutes and out of an hour and a half race. Great fun.
Next week we're at Spa. I'll pick out two cars incase the majority have not bought the DLC.
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- Patra
- Rotorist
Shin, at first no problem for darkness as fas as me. I had raced there only once till yesterday and it was in Concours again. So:
1) Lights give more light and especially for bigger distance
2) Physics model is finally supreme IMO even online where in past I didn't like it much
3) Managed 9 laps on 1 set of tires and only in last 1-2 laps I was sliding much
4) I didn't get how I started on pole position. Just after the start I heard the horn from one of you behind me and I thought that I have to make a way for you, but the lost concentration led to major damage and 3mins distance from the leader.
5) I didn't believe that just before my eyes close, I will manage to keep it on the road on Nordscheifle night with these worn tires after 1.30H of race.
In conclusion, a great experience for me! TY Concours.
1) Lights give more light and especially for bigger distance
2) Physics model is finally supreme IMO even online where in past I didn't like it much
3) Managed 9 laps on 1 set of tires and only in last 1-2 laps I was sliding much
4) I didn't get how I started on pole position. Just after the start I heard the horn from one of you behind me and I thought that I have to make a way for you, but the lost concentration led to major damage and 3mins distance from the leader.
5) I didn't believe that just before my eyes close, I will manage to keep it on the road on Nordscheifle night with these worn tires after 1.30H of race.
In conclusion, a great experience for me! TY Concours.
- 3,070
- Norway
My race started strange. The first part it felt like someone was besides me and behind me giving me slight taps constantly. There were no cars there so i assumed it was lag or something.
After Flügplatz i had no cars in my rear view and could see Shin and John very close ahead of me. At the bottom of the foxhole i saw Shin put a tyre on the grass or on the curb at very high speed and swap ends. I managed to stay in touch with John the whole lap and then he made a small mistake before pflanzgaten and i was in the lead, with a recovering John, Pag, Cpt_D, and Crispy in hot persuit.
The next two laps we were close but then i made a mistake at the end of lap 3 and got damage. Down to fifth.
After that i was alone for the whole race, making good progress but throwing it all away with a couple 180's.
Passed a slow moving Cpt_Disaster after the "miss-hit-miss" but couldn't make up ground on the leaders.
Crashed out on turn 2 on lap 9 and drove the whole lap with damage.
I enjoyed the race very much though.
I drove all night with HUD off and cockpit cam narrow.
Very enjoyable but also VERY draining. I was totally knackered after.
I made some contact with John and Pag i think.
I am most sorry. I was a passenger at the time.
Also kudos to John for reading the situation and avoiding me, good driving mate.
PS: I enjoyed the darkness very much. The new improved headlights has improved visability a great deal.
PPS: that was me honking the horn randomly. I use a DS3 and with the Cateham i had to be soo quick correcting any oversteer that i honked the horn from time to time.
After Flügplatz i had no cars in my rear view and could see Shin and John very close ahead of me. At the bottom of the foxhole i saw Shin put a tyre on the grass or on the curb at very high speed and swap ends. I managed to stay in touch with John the whole lap and then he made a small mistake before pflanzgaten and i was in the lead, with a recovering John, Pag, Cpt_D, and Crispy in hot persuit.
The next two laps we were close but then i made a mistake at the end of lap 3 and got damage. Down to fifth.
After that i was alone for the whole race, making good progress but throwing it all away with a couple 180's.
Passed a slow moving Cpt_Disaster after the "miss-hit-miss" but couldn't make up ground on the leaders.
Crashed out on turn 2 on lap 9 and drove the whole lap with damage.
I enjoyed the race very much though.
I drove all night with HUD off and cockpit cam narrow.
Very enjoyable but also VERY draining. I was totally knackered after.
I made some contact with John and Pag i think.
I am most sorry. I was a passenger at the time.
Also kudos to John for reading the situation and avoiding me, good driving mate.
PS: I enjoyed the darkness very much. The new improved headlights has improved visability a great deal.
PPS: that was me honking the horn randomly. I use a DS3 and with the Cateham i had to be soo quick correcting any oversteer that i honked the horn from time to time.
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- 249
- Ireland
- firstmivec
Nice write up Vegard.
I dont remember swapping paint with anyone, just with the barrier twice & spun out twice, lucky to get no damage throughout the race.
On the banked corners the car just let loose without much warning, patient driving needed.
I slept well after.
I dont remember swapping paint with anyone, just with the barrier twice & spun out twice, lucky to get no damage throughout the race.
On the banked corners the car just let loose without much warning, patient driving needed.
I slept well after.
- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
DLC
Delayed Loadable Content for us in North America
; maybe linked to GT Academy North America?; though they excluded us canucks eh, but we get the delay eh 
We may be able to run Spa online, but I will not have the cars until the 25th of some future month
I am off on my 50th birthday weekend anyway; depending on when we check out, I may not make Sunday for the first time in a while
Pagina's uses an automatic transmission? Make the shift (pun intended)
Delayed Loadable Content for us in North America
; maybe linked to GT Academy North America?; though they excluded us canucks eh, but we get the delay eh We may be able to run Spa online, but I will not have the cars until the 25th of some future month
I am off on my 50th birthday weekend anyway; depending on when we check out, I may not make Sunday for the first time in a while
Pagina's uses an automatic transmission? Make the shift (pun intended
)
what car we going to use?
- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
Rub it in would ya
Some pics from Sunday in the Schwarzwald!
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2991
Some pics from Sunday in the Schwarzwald!
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/album.php?albumid=2991
- 1,762
- NG9
- Shin_Roh
Cheers for voting guys.
I'll cut off the input there though so everyone gets enough time to practice. Sorry the podium is late too btw, I'll get that up tomorrow with the official combo.
All you need to know for now though, is you'll be racing at spa, in the RX7 TC 👍
I'll cut off the input there though so everyone gets enough time to practice. Sorry the podium is late too btw, I'll get that up tomorrow with the official combo.
All you need to know for now though, is you'll be racing at spa, in the RX7 TC 👍
- 3,070
- Norway
It has come to my attention that the new DLC cars can't be borrowed.
They can only be shared
I don't know if the Captain have an alternative car for those without DLC but i would suggest a GT500 car like the '08 GTR or the Lexus (same power, higher weight, better aero)
They can only be shared
I don't know if the Captain have an alternative car for those without DLC but i would suggest a GT500 car like the '08 GTR or the Lexus (same power, higher weight, better aero)
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- 790
- weescotman
- never going to happen
The rx is a great wee car, loving spa, had a wee 10 lap go last night, will take a bit longer to learn the track, some corners are a bit tighter than they look, but I haven't had an off yet so thats a plus. I'll be on tonight and tomorrow and fri as i'm off, hopefully catch some of you guys then, laters
- 1,762
- NG9
- Shin_Roh
I'll pick out a car for non DLC contenders very soon Darren. Just needs a little more testing.
Oh and results plus criteria incoming 👍
Oh and results plus criteria incoming 👍
- 1,762
- NG9
- Shin_Roh
: Week Twenty Eight, Cateram Fireblade :
No time to write, cant stop, racing Spa!
Scheduled Event: Sunday 23rd 8pm (BST)
Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps [-]
Car: Mazda RX-7 TC
Tyres: Race Hard
Aero Parts: N/A
Tuning Parts: Prohibited
Settings: Prohibited
Traction Control: Optional
Brake Bias: Optional
ABS: Optional
Pit Stop: Mandatory
: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
For anyone not able to get DLC for this weekend, please check back in this thread by tomorrow evening latest. You will be competing in an alternate car to be decided by then.
- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
If I have time to break in the engine and I get back from my 'honeymoon 2' in time, I want to run on Spa
- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
dhandeh
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- 11,390
- England
- dhandes
For my 50th birthday (thursday) my wife and I are spending the weekend at a cabin with outdoor hot tub (about an hour's drive away), so I am not sure I'll get back in time for Concours; but I'll try
Happy 50th! Have a good one!
- 3,509
- Cumberland, BC
- GTP_BlacqueJack
Thanks.
I am at work; 8 hour time difference to England; that is why I can only race with you on weekends; though I am taking the day off on Friday
I am at work; 8 hour time difference to England; that is why I can only race with you on weekends; though I am taking the day off on Friday
- 1,762
- NG9
- Shin_Roh
For my 50th birthday (thursday) my wife and I are spending the weekend at a cabin with outdoor hot tub (about an hour's drive away), so I am not sure I'll get back in time for Concours; but I'll try
Happy Birthday Ken 👍 Have a good one mate.
If my plans for the weekend were similar I dont think I'd ever come back, never mind race at Concours in the evening
All the best chap.
Hi Melturn, I'll add you this evening so we can get some track time together as soon as possible. Either tonight or tomorrow is preferable, but you must practice with us first if you plan on racing on a weekend. 👍
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