CRAP Club Assetto Corsa Time Trials!! - New TTs, Sometime In The Future!!

[HammyMansell]

Thanks @Mirror_man



I had some down time to do just that...

2:02.682

I do have to say that watching everyone's replays inspired me to give it another run. There's plenty of places where I can gain some 10ths, and go a little faster; but I am at the point where my hands are shaking from all the adrenaline and excitement. It's been a long time since I've pushed that hard.

Good going man!!! And yeah, a bit more aggression pays off. The braking zones are the places where time can always be made up, as doblo mentions too, great time mate!

Ok guys, here's my first posted time.
Think there is little left out there for me, but wanna get this on the thread at least.

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1:59.557

Good fun this one Hammy, my arms feel like pop-eyes right now... Maybe I should have some spinach. (Huc huc huc huc! )

Nice one hobbsy, that time puts you in the thick of it! And I'm glad you're enjoying the combo, the car really is fun once you get to grips with it!

And did you know? Hamsters have a thing about spinach, too!

Here comes a little rant. Disclaimer: you are nice guys and it isn't about you or your time trials. It is only about me but I've had to do this because I'm very frustrated.

So I tried to beat my previous time for 1,5 hour....and I got angry, because I wasn't even close to it. Most of my laps were invalidated and I couldn't take any curb without spinning. I almost broke my already dying controller too. That teached me that I should never try to beat my best time ever. Why? Because aside from 1 or 2 highlights per months I'm very bad in every video game. I usually dump around 300 hours into games I like but I cannot really improve in them. I'm very clumsy in real life (I break things constantly and bump my hands, feet into furnitures), I guess that is where this comes from so I cannot really help myself. Most of my team-mates (I refuse to call them friends because they say "You suck", "You are bad" very often, but at least they tolerate me) are for example platinum or gold players in Rainbow Six Siege and in Rocket League, I'm silver in both of these games. In online races I usually finish around 10th position (my best is 4th, my worst is 17th which was the last in that lobby (of course some of the players disconnected). Maybe I could improve if I devote my time to only one game, but I just can't, I got bored easily if I play a game too often. And even if I do there is no guarantee that I could improve at all, because biology is in the way. You can say that I'm not really bad because I'm usually in the middle when comes to rankings and positions which means I'm average, but this is the case in all of the games I play and that is frustrating because I'm never able to claim victory....that is why I prefer single player gaming over multiplayer ones to have a sense of accomplishment. Rant over.

I'm looking forward to the next round because to be honest I don't like the first sector of the Nürburgring GP at all.

I get you man, it can get frustrating at times, especially TT events, and I'm with you with S1 of the Nurburgring, it's pretty awful when you consider what its big brother, the Nordschleife is like lol. Keep pushing all the same, and the next TT from Saturday the 19th will be on a more flowing track.

 

[doblocruiser]

Later on the brakes and earlier on the power?

LOL. There's a mental block that's preventing me from doing that. It comes from years of using Sim Steering in Forza Motorsport games. I'm trying to unlearn that habit, but it ain't easy.

Move the "block" a little bit forwards I agree with you though. If I look at the laps of those really really quick guys I say to myself I need to push even more when I already thought I was pretty much on the limit. AC isn't the only game I play and I switch quite often between Driveclub, AC, Dakar, PC2, GT Sport, SLRE etc etc so there is always some adaption time and I will never be able to max it out since I don't focus completely on one type of game or one game. Advantage is that I can adapt pretty quickly to any of those games without being a complete turd

Here comes a little rant. Disclaimer: you are nice guys and it isn't about you or your time trials. It is only about me but I've had to do this because I'm very frustrated.

So I tried to beat my previous time for 1,5 hour....and I got angry, because I wasn't even close to it. Most of my laps were invalidated and I couldn't take any curb without spinning. I almost broke my already dying controller too. That teached me that I should never try to beat my best time ever. Why? Because aside from 1 or 2 highlights per months I'm very bad in every video game. I usually dump around 300 hours into games I like but I cannot really improve in them. I'm very clumsy in real life (I break things constantly and bump my hands, feet into furnitures), I guess that is where this comes from so I cannot really help myself. Most of my team-mates (I refuse to call them friends because they say "You suck", "You are bad" very often, but at least they tolerate me) are for example platinum or gold players in Rainbow Six Siege and in Rocket League, I'm silver in both of these games. In online races I usually finish around 10th position (my best is 4th, my worst is 17th which was the last in that lobby (of course some of the players disconnected). Maybe I could improve if I devote my time to only one game, but I just can't, I got bored easily if I play a game too often. And even if I do there is no guarantee that I could improve at all, because biology is in the way. You can say that I'm not really bad because I'm usually in the middle when comes to rankings and positions which means I'm average, but this is the case in all of the games I play and that is frustrating because I'm never able to claim victory....that is why I prefer single player gaming over multiplayer ones to have a sense of accomplishment. Rant over.

I'm looking forward to the next round because to be honest I don't like the first sector of the Nürburgring GP at all.

Well let's say you are different! It really doesn't matter if you are first or last when at least you enjoyed the time spend with it 👍 If you want to become really quick you'll need to devote yourself to a game and running it until it becomes a routine. The hard part is keeping the fun going because as for you that also counts for me. I simply can't play the same stuff for months and months without an occasional break.

 

[Outspacer]

For sure Nurb GP in this car is frustrating! Push too hard and the soft tyres overheat, and then it flies off everywhere. Most curbs are dangerous for traction and stability in any hard-sprung car, but here we also have them causing the TC to cut in. So in most cases I'm avoiding the apex curbs completely, unless I'm just coasting over them (T1, T3 and the chicane are OK). Exit curbs are not so bad, and avoiding them might cause the TC to cut in anyway, but only a few really gain any time (T6, T7, T10 maybe) and it's not much.

I don't think my theoretical time is at all valid, because I think I cooked the tyres on the best S2 and then spun off in S3! So not much hope of beating @HammyMansell this time round, and anyway he's yet to have his infamous last minute run Still, a slight improvement

1:58.765

 

[HammyMansell]

For sure Nurb GP in this car is frustrating! Push too hard and the soft tyres overheat, and then it flies off everywhere. Most curbs are dangerous for traction and stability in any hard-sprung car, but here we also have them causing the TC to cut in. So in most cases I'm avoiding the apex curbs completely, unless I'm just coasting over them (T1, T3 and the chicane are OK). Exit curbs are not so bad, and avoiding them might cause the TC to cut in anyway, but only a few really gain any time (T6, T7, T10 maybe) and it's not much.

I don't think my theoretical time is at all valid, because I think I cooked the tyres on the best S2 and then spun off in S3! So not much hope of beating @HammyMansell this time round, and anyway he's yet to have his infamous last minute run Still, a slight improvement

1:58.765

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Well done mate, that's close now!!!! Let's see if I have time in the next few hours and try your challenge of getting myself into the "57" club!

 

[hobbsy]

Is this TT ending tonight?

I was hoping to have "one last go", as I feel there is maybe 3 tenths more out there for me

 

[Outspacer]

Is this TT ending tonight?

I was hoping to have "one last go", as I feel there is maybe 3 tenths more out there for me

Yep, tonight at around midnight UK time... better hurry to the rig! 👍

 

[HammyMansell]

Had time for another half an hour go:

No "57" club for me, only a slight improvement to a 1:58.434, but really happy with that all the same.

The final, tight chicane, and the long, right hand final corner were my undoing, failed to perfect them. For sure with a setup on the car, a "57 is there.

@hobbsy yes mate you have until midnight UK time to get any final time in, good luck if you get time to have another go, results up later fellas, well done to you all for some great times this week!

 

[hobbsy]

Ok, improvement found...

1:58.985... Smooth like butter

 

[HammyMansell]

Ok, improvement found...

1:58.985... Smooth like butter
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Well done mate, you nicked the podium from @Georgeagea, he will be happy!

Results up in a moment!!

 

[HammyMansell]

Here are the results of a really fun TT, in the Maserati MC12 GT1 at Nurburgring GP!:

@HammyMansell 1:58.434

@Outspacer 1:58.765

@hobbsy 1:58.985

@Georgeagea 1:59.416

@doblocruiser 1:59.960

@SpaceBreed 2:01.727

@Dopplegagger 2:02.682

@Mirror_man 2:03.433

@Dobermann92 2:03.803


Really well done to all of you that had a go, some great times there from everyone, good stuff!! The next Assetto Corsa CRAP TT will commence next Saturday, the 19th of January!

For you newbies, and returnees, here's the CRAP PCARS 2 TT thread, with a new TT about to begin..........A classic on a rollercoaster!

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...rials-new-tt-from-the-12th-of-january.377369/

And also the CRAP Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1580077832256870/

 

[Dopplegagger]

And here I thought the Facebook times were through Hammy's personal FB page or something. I sent a request to join the group.

 

[HammyMansell]

And here I thought the Facebook times were through Hammy's personal FB page or something. I sent a request to join the group.

Accepted and very welcome mate!!

 

[doblocruiser]

That was really great fun! Fantastic to see how friendly this thread is as well 👍

Well done to all of you

@HammyMansell Don't have FB

 

[hobbsy]

Didn't realize there was a FB group, or maybe I forgot, I can't remember!!!

Either way, request sent. I don't use FB that often, but if it leads to some racing, why not

 

[Jerseyboyss]

Does it matter what platform you run your times on? X1-PS4-PC. I'd like to join in.

 

[Georgeagea]

No it doesn't man! You're most welcome @Jerseyboyss !

 

[Dopplegagger]

You can join, even if you are on PC running Content Manager. CM is just a launcher, and as long as you are using KS cars and KS tracks, you are good.

I use the normal launcher due to me screwing up CM by moving it after getting the unlock key. Now I cannot update my version. I'll eventually donate again and get a new key for CM, but for the time being I'm just getting use to its abilities. Loving how it handles mods for AC.

 

[andrew1990]

As I have AC on PC now I'll be joining you for the next TT. Got it as something to go with ACC when I want to drive a few different cars

 

[HammyMansell]

The new CRAP Assetto TT is:

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017 At Spa Francorchamps!!!!​

Conditions:

Time: 10:00h
Weather: Clear
Temp: 21C
Track Condition: Optimum

To be done in "Hot Lap" mode using the above conditions, with stock setup, factory settings and 0% Stability Control, although you can adjust tyre compound, Traction Control setting if the car has the feature, fuel and brake pressure. Post an in game screenshot of your time for it to count. This TT will end next Friday night, the 25th of January, good luck!

And to repeat, from this TT onwards, TC can be adjusted, car applicable!

 

[nosoks]

this should be enjoyable........... but, there's a lot of time that hides from me on this track

 

[Dobermann92]

I'll have to enter this with my keyboard I guess, because my controller died I'll try to fix it tomorrow because buying a new one is a bit expensive for me (I'll buy an Xbox One controller if needed, the 360 server me well over the 2 years).

 

[HammyMansell]

I'll have to enter this with my keyboard I guess, because my controller died I'll try to fix it tomorrow because buying a new one is a bit expensive for me (I'll buy an Xbox One controller if needed, the 360 server me well over the 2 years).

I promised you a more flowing AC TT this time around mate, A pity you're controller has died, I hope you can fix it and enjoy this one, the Porka feels mighty good fun up through Eau Rouge!

 

[Dopplegagger]

So we're having a Cup of Spa

Sorry everyone, I had to. Please be kind.

 

[HammyMansell]

So we're having a Cup of Spa

Sorry everyone, I had to. Please be kind.

Make of that, what you will...........

 

[Dobermann92]

I promised you a more flowing AC TT this time around mate, A pity you're controller has died, I hope you can fix it and enjoy this one, the Porka feels mighty good fun up through Eau Rouge!

The cable isn't working (I think it got torn by the base) and even though I'll cut it open there is no guarantee that I can fix it. Spa is a meh track for me, I don't hate it nor I like it but the Porsche is great, although I'm a bigger fan of the RSR.

 

[Dobermann92]

I did several laps (around 20), this was my best attempt (3 seconds off my controller record, although that isn't comply with the rules), even with full TC Stavelot corner killed me 90% of the time because if you don't slow down seriously before that then you will die (if you drive with a keyboard). I don't know how can people get such good times in PC2 with a keyboard, the lack of smoothness and FFB makes it almost impossible to enjoy the game with this input. This reminded me why I bought a controller (even though I'm poor), because more than 2 years ago I played Project Cars 1 with keyboard and I could not drive the McLaren P1 without spinning every corner, I was so annoyed that I bought myself an Xbox 360 controller when it was on sale. (it cost around 30 euros back when I bought it, it is more likely 40 nowadays, the price of an Xbox One controller is around 60 euros, so I have to wait for a sale I think).

 

[HammyMansell]

I did several laps (around 20), this was my best attempt (3 seconds off my controller record, although that isn't comply with the rules), even with full TC Stavelot corner killed me 90% of the time because if you don't slow down seriously before that then you will die (if you drive with a keyboard). I don't know how can people get such good times in PC2 with a keyboard, the lack of smoothness and FFB makes it almost impossible to enjoy the game with this input. This reminded me why I bought a controller (even though I'm poor), because more than 2 years ago I played Project Cars 1 with keyboard and I could not drive the McLaren P1 without spinning every corner, I was so annoyed that I bought myself an Xbox 360 controller when it was on sale. (it cost around 30 euros back when I bought it, it is more likely 40 nowadays, the price of an Xbox One controller is around 60 euros, so I have to wait for a sale I think).

Well done mate with the time, and yes I imagine it must be quite difficult on the keyboard.....If you get your controller fixed, give it another go of course!!

 

[Dopplegagger]

I did several laps (around 20), this was my best attempt (3 seconds off my controller record, although that isn't comply with the rules), even with full TC Stavelot corner killed me 90% of the time because if you don't slow down seriously before that then you will die (if you drive with a keyboard). I don't know how can people get such good times in PC2 with a keyboard, the lack of smoothness and FFB makes it almost impossible to enjoy the game with this input. This reminded me why I bought a controller (even though I'm poor), because more than 2 years ago I played Project Cars 1 with keyboard and I could not drive the McLaren P1 without spinning every corner, I was so annoyed that I bought myself an Xbox 360 controller when it was on sale. (it cost around 30 euros back when I bought it, it is more likely 40 nowadays, the price of an Xbox One controller is around 60 euros, so I have to wait for a sale I think).

Um... Instant winner! Seriously. If you can post a decent time with a Keyboard, then you got some God like skills! I'm wondering how terrible I would do with a KB. Hell... It's taken me 5 minutes to type this.

Much Respect!

 

[Dobermann92]

Well done mate with the time, and yes I imagine it must be quite difficult on the keyboard.....If you get your controller fixed, give it another go of course!!

Thanks. To be honest, sim racing isn’t the only thing which caused my controller to be broken. I’ve purchased Dark Souls 3 in 2017 and that and my anger managing problems also led to this
I’ll try if I can fix it, if not then maybe I can get a new controller for the next PC2 time trials.

By the way is it wrong if I share some personal things here? I’m not used to this very welcoming enviroment which I’ve experienced in these TT topics. Just tell me if I’m too much

 

[Dopplegagger]

Thanks. To be honest, sim racing isn’t the only thing which caused my controller to be broken. I’ve purchased Dark Souls 3 in 2017 and that and my anger managing problems also led to this
I’ll try if I can fix it, if not then maybe I can get a new controller for the next PC2 time trials.

By the way is it wrong if I share some personal things here? I’m not used to this very welcoming enviroment which I’ve experienced in these TT topics. Just tell me if I’m too much

Speaking of Dark Souls 3, I got it recently and yes; I only played it with the Keyboard. Needless to say I was wrecked by the Hair Knight Monster thingy. I have an XB1 controller sitting next to me, but I never plug it in unless I fire up the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive collection. I can't play any of those games on a keyboard, except for Columns and one of the Ms. Packman Mods. LOL

And the banter is fine by me. I thought I was a bit talkative here.