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Groundfish
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- 4,363
- United States
Don’t beat yourself up! We play for fun!
Lol to me sometimes fun means hyper competitive, and also I have about 70 days total drive time in gts. Yeah, 70x24. Many here have more.
There’s no rule how a person plays or not, and who cares!
Do whatever’s fun! Never measure against others like a fricken job application or some junk!
This is gaming-if we screwup who cares we try again.
Screw it!
I play however I want-sometimes I turn evil troll crashing guys out SO WHAT!
Also, if you have a little of that competitive streak sometimes then watch…. CAUTION MINOR SWEARING AT END…
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- 1,720
- Australia
My SR has been solid 99. 6 races all blue S.
Down the mountain is the hardest part of the circuit. No doubt. The biggest breakthrough for me was realizing I was braking too much in the esses. My current strategy is to brake lightly at the overhead sign to balance the car. Once past the first right, and pointing at the let apex, brake briefly and shift down to 3rd. Lift off everything, steer through the left and get straight again. Brief braking and down to 2nd. Coast through the right hander and line up the dipper. Be on the throttle out of the dipper to straighten the car. Full throttle to just before the right into Forrest Elbow. Lift, turn in and get to the right ASAP so you can brake lightly and get turned in to the elbow. Early throttle from the apex will gain you good time down Conrod. Once you find the rhythm through there it gets easier (but is never “easy”).
- 1,306
- Canada
I'll give all this a try. I visualized what you're saying and it makes sense. Maybe I'm pushing it too hard..idk. It's just weird that I've seen so much general improvement since joining GTP but this track is a complete anomoly.
@Groundfish I freaking love that movie. I didn't even know about it until my buddy got me to watch it just a few years ago.
I managed to get back to 99sr last night without having done a practice lap for qualifying. Managed a few wins on the way back including my 250th the race I got back to 99sr. Once you drop and have to work your way through guys who are learning the track and brake in weird spots and are generally just trying to get around the track it becomes really hard to get sr back, cars don't seem to ghost fast enough over the mountain especially down hill from skyline to the elbow. Might get a race or 2 in tonight but that will be after FIA I think, just in case.
- 3,276
- Canada
Have another read of my posts, don't worry no offence taken but I wasn't lamenting my 2.01. I have a sub 2.01 in me but I said "the time is actually ok" or something along those lines. What I am lamenting is my inconsistency. I am all over the road, I managed on fresh rubber to piece together a lap but I have not done 2 in a row yet, which is worrying re. the races.
FWIW the the biggest impact on lap time is the cutting, get it wrong (slow not crashing) and it's a SOLID second slower than getting it just right. The other spot is coming down the mountain, braking into the dipper is where I gain a LOT of time, even on A drivers, you need to be super brave and brake in stages. So I brake in a straight line over the kerb on the left, then lift, then a lighter brake so i can pitch her right when I lift again the throw her left for the dipper and gas out hard through the esses. The key is the braking. Track hack, use a lot of front bias BB which will keep the car stable through that braking zone, i feel a lot of guys get taily through there and then brake too much.
Have quick look here, this is on hards and I am so much more controlled than the current race on softer tyres. Anyways, go to 16 minutes and watch how the GT leaves me for dead across the top (I miss my apexes) but then on the way down I eat him alive.
BTW the pass in the chase is pure bliss, we gave each other room and it worked.
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- 1,306
- Canada
This is why I want to be competent at this track. It looks like a ton of fun to be had.
- 3,276
- Canada
Forgot to add my weaknesses, the right hander after the cutting ABSOLUTELY DOES MY HEAD IN. Even if I do get it right I get SWALLOWED up by my peers, as in i chuck it in at full throttle and still lose a ton of time. In races I usually botch the cutting too, guys all over me.
- 2,777
- New Plymouth
Have got a new problem child to deal with. I've know this certain A okay driver down in Asia was plenty dirty and nasty due to a few random run ins before. But never had to race them repeatedly. 2 races back to back and I'm ready to break their fingers. They are an expert dirty driver. Riding plenty close then simply punting you final corner when you have no defence. And they simply claim I'm a sore loser. Yeah, sore because I lost due to filth.
Next time I run away ahead and the dog comes and starts nudging the controller heading to the final turn. He catches and passes due to this. Now just talking trash because he thinks he out drove me.
I truly believe that simply driving away and whipping him on track is the beat revenge, but if nothing else I plan to ruin his races next chance I get. Just got to find a way to do it while not killing myself
Next time I run away ahead and the dog comes and starts nudging the controller heading to the final turn. He catches and passes due to this. Now just talking trash because he thinks he out drove me.
I truly believe that simply driving away and whipping him on track is the beat revenge, but if nothing else I plan to ruin his races next chance I get. Just got to find a way to do it while not killing myself
Groundfish
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- 4,363
- United States
I switched to AMG. As much as I hate it through the dipper it makes it all up at Forrests Elbow.
This C race is very difficult this week the way the grip is.
Soon I will be back up towards upper splits-I will see if the AMG can handle itself…
What’s worked for me so far is very conservative and early on brakes-smoooooth as I can sloooow on the steering. Abs default TCS3, and still the AMG sucks at the Dipper. Everywhere else though it’s very solid.
The DBR9 is more stable through the Dipper and eats cars, but it’s tough at the Elbow…
Tough race this week on C but fun.
re revenge-it’s a skill, but if you know the guys a clown and you are ahead into a braking area and vulnerable brake 50 meters early on the inside, if he tries to go around open up the steering, preferably into a sand trap.
Good luck
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This C race is very difficult this week the way the grip is.
Soon I will be back up towards upper splits-I will see if the AMG can handle itself…
What’s worked for me so far is very conservative and early on brakes-smoooooth as I can sloooow on the steering. Abs default TCS3, and still the AMG sucks at the Dipper. Everywhere else though it’s very solid.
The DBR9 is more stable through the Dipper and eats cars, but it’s tough at the Elbow…
Tough race this week on C but fun.
re revenge-it’s a skill, but if you know the guys a clown and you are ahead into a braking area and vulnerable brake 50 meters early on the inside, if he tries to go around open up the steering, preferably into a sand trap.
Good luck
#followmeformoretipslol
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- 3,276
- Canada
The AMG is an exit car and this is an exit track. It gets on the power like nothing else. Not the top end if the vettw etc but you can just lay on the gas.
- 1,230
- Michigan
- KosmoKazi
The start is definitely key. I GO TCS 1, hold 3-4K RPM, then try to avoid triggering the TCS with part throttle (with so little power, the clipped throttle during TCS activation slows the car a lot compared to a clean roll-away), until I’m ready for third gear, then mash it. But it’s never the same and you have to sometimes contend with a rogue ‘05 barreling up the grid.
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- 583
- Buffalo, NY
- Stilva
I'm using the Corvette for Bathurst this week. This is the first time I’ve driven it, and I have a decent handle on the car so far. It seems stable enough for me to get around without too much trouble. The Vantage and Supra were hard to control for me at least so
I made the switch. I'm currently at a 2:03.8XX, but I can knock another second off that. I’m in the process of optimizing my lines and testing the limits that I can take the car. Turns out that not constantly hitting the walls up and down the mountain are the keys to a fast lap time lol.
I made the switch. I'm currently at a 2:03.8XX, but I can knock another second off that. I’m in the process of optimizing my lines and testing the limits that I can take the car. Turns out that not constantly hitting the walls up and down the mountain are the keys to a fast lap time lol.
- 3,276
- Canada
Much better night, though could not improve my qualy. Racing wise, 2 races against A+ and high A drivers, i wore bibs 17 and 20. Managed to finish 12th and 7th.
So groundfish was right, best to drive quite carefully, don't push too hard after say 2 laps on the tyres. I decided to start on softs, opposite of my usual strategy, this really helps as the loss of gripnis gradual. Going from softs In qualy to mediums then worn mediums is just jarring and hard to adjust to.
In first race , I was racing stancedaddy but didn't know it was him. He was in front of me and fought off an absolute moron who was punting people, nearly killed both our races. Decided to give him the place back and the giblet* didn't realise so we tangled and I lost a subsequent place. No good deed goes unpunished!
*in aussie slang calling someone a giblet can be both an insult or a friendly term amongst ates ribbing each other.
So groundfish was right, best to drive quite carefully, don't push too hard after say 2 laps on the tyres. I decided to start on softs, opposite of my usual strategy, this really helps as the loss of gripnis gradual. Going from softs In qualy to mediums then worn mediums is just jarring and hard to adjust to.
In first race , I was racing stancedaddy but didn't know it was him. He was in front of me and fought off an absolute moron who was punting people, nearly killed both our races. Decided to give him the place back and the giblet* didn't realise so we tangled and I lost a subsequent place. No good deed goes unpunished!
*in aussie slang calling someone a giblet can be both an insult or a friendly term amongst ates ribbing each other.
- 1,720
- Australia
Car choice is also important here. The best style of attack changes according to car as well. I am running the Vantage, but have also had success in the Vette and the DBR9. I do not recommend MR. they are hell coming down the mountain. I’ve set a reasonable time in the McLaren F1 but I wouldn’t ever use it in race. Just too sketchy down hill.
If you’re running BB-4 I’m not surprised by this. I run +1 in the Aston, otherwise it won’t rotate enough through the cutting and Griffins.
This should have an NSFW tag.
- 1,720
- Australia
- 51,151
- Australia
- SpacedustDaddy
16/17 to 8th(MPower M6). Lost three spots on the last lap, due to me pitting end of Lap 3. I had jumped three cars(including the Genesis that started behind me) and latched onto a RM shod C7. We both went loose at a couple turns and allowed the cars behind to catch up. An F-Type wiped out and I moved up. Followed a Beetle and the Genesis. As we come out the Chase, The F-Type caught me up. As it passed and headed to the final turn, it went way wide. I gave it room as we accelerated to the the line. Beat me by .040s.
Post race, us four thanked one another for clean racing. I typed, "Respectful racing". Truly was a "real" race, the full 9 laps.
Post race, us four thanked one another for clean racing. I typed, "Respectful racing". Truly was a "real" race, the full 9 laps.
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- 967
- Sydney
- Raptor_Race_13
The races I've been in are fairly clean (a couple of rash dives on the opening lap at Griffiths and one guy running me wide at The Chase as I tried to drive around the outside), but it's a waiting game on this track.
I find its better to keep the pressure up and force them to make an error makes it easier to make the pass than simply trying to send it (this strategy works really well on the 24H Nurburgring races as well), as the track is highly technical and punishes you for over-driving.
As for how to improve your times, I've found that feathering the throttle through some the corners from The Cutting to Skyline does help (especially if you are off the ideal racing line) as not all of those turns are a 100% throttle.
The run into The Chase, the right hander can be taken flat, and depending on the car you are driving the 150 meter board is the earliest you should be braking.
- 1,072
- Behind you
Had a good race (sort of) was on pole, but decided to stick with meds. 2nd passed me too early but only had 5 secs on 4 when I pitted...pole pitting on 4 puts you in heavy traffic 
still nice guy let me by and lost more time from stupid mistakes than traffic. He pits and I'm now 6secs behind but have better tyres so I have a chance.....to get a pen on Dipper 2 laps in a row. It sucks, someone trying last to first nearly caught me and it was all my fault.
Still think meds first is best as 5 softs is easier for the second stint, YMMV
still nice guy let me by and lost more time from stupid mistakes than traffic. He pits and I'm now 6secs behind but have better tyres so I have a chance.....to get a pen on Dipper 2 laps in a row. It sucks, someone trying last to first nearly caught me and it was all my fault.Still think meds first is best as 5 softs is easier for the second stint, YMMV
- 5,183
- Manila
- Filracer
Interesting overtake attempt there.
Did 5 Daily Race Bs for today and was able to get a sub 2:03 time in order to get good starting positions in which all of them I started on pole.
First session was where that clip I showed happened. Was having a good battle for P1 then he attempted that overtake where it almost worked but he just didn't have enough braking power to stop overshooting T1 so I took advantage of that mistake and converted it to a win.
Second session once again close battle with the same player on the clip but he managed to beat me. I thanked the dude for a good race.
Third session was where things got ugly and desperation was just very visible. So last lap I was leading the race then all of a sudden this player who was in a M4 Gr.4 decided it was a good idea to T-bone me in the last chicane and I almost lost control of my RCZ as a result and I even lost 2nd place afterwards and I had to settle with third because of that. Was annoyed and he even left the session quickly after the game showed me the credits, XP, mileage, etc. earned for the race. From there I'm going to keep an eye out for that dude next time we queue up.
Fourth and last session was back to clean racing as I had a good battle with a fellow RCZ user. Won the race afterwards and he even thanked me because he wanted to learn on using the RCZ for races.
Overall not a bad day for Daily Race B for me at least.
Did 5 Daily Race Bs for today and was able to get a sub 2:03 time in order to get good starting positions in which all of them I started on pole.
First session was where that clip I showed happened. Was having a good battle for P1 then he attempted that overtake where it almost worked but he just didn't have enough braking power to stop overshooting T1 so I took advantage of that mistake and converted it to a win.
Second session once again close battle with the same player on the clip but he managed to beat me. I thanked the dude for a good race.
Third session was where things got ugly and desperation was just very visible. So last lap I was leading the race then all of a sudden this player who was in a M4 Gr.4 decided it was a good idea to T-bone me in the last chicane and I almost lost control of my RCZ as a result and I even lost 2nd place afterwards and I had to settle with third because of that. Was annoyed and he even left the session quickly after the game showed me the credits, XP, mileage, etc. earned for the race. From there I'm going to keep an eye out for that dude next time we queue up.
Fourth and last session was back to clean racing as I had a good battle with a fellow RCZ user. Won the race afterwards and he even thanked me because he wanted to learn on using the RCZ for races.
Overall not a bad day for Daily Race B for me at least.
- 5,183
- Manila
- Filracer
I'm assuming its the last lap so he wanted to risk it all with that pass.
When I was looking at the radar and I notice that he was attempting a pass on that part, I was like there's no way that's gonna work (I would like to be mistaken if someone had done that in the past which I doubt it) so he took the risk and didn't work out.
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- Canada
Groundfish
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- United States
Eesh 59 is fast-nice job.
I just had a little coffee and qual…AMG optimal 2:00.76.
People’s hot laps are just too quick these days for me.
I feel so strange after all my time before in vette now so many use vette and I turn elsewhere.
I like the DBR9 very much it can fly through the Dipper but it’s tricky at Forrests Elbow.
The AMG is GREAT there, and I’ve easily been running 7s 2m in it.
In the B lobbies last night most of the field was going out on meds.
WHY? Lol
Soon I will be back up against the look at my Twitch stream crowd again…
Have a good day I should be racing tomorrow evening again…
I just had a little coffee and qual…AMG optimal 2:00.76.
People’s hot laps are just too quick these days for me.
I feel so strange after all my time before in vette now so many use vette and I turn elsewhere.
I like the DBR9 very much it can fly through the Dipper but it’s tricky at Forrests Elbow.
The AMG is GREAT there, and I’ve easily been running 7s 2m in it.
In the B lobbies last night most of the field was going out on meds.
WHY? Lol
Soon I will be back up against the look at my Twitch stream crowd again…
Have a good day I should be racing tomorrow evening again…
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