Eifel 102E (Track layout graphic and video) Round 3-2

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mcswrks
135 at the apex or exit? Im still getting the line down, and see different speeds everytime.
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135mph at apex. That is really hard to do though, and you'll most likely end up with two wheels in the grass which leads to some tense moments.
 
I think im a few off at the apex, im 155 at the start/finish. Are you just cracking the throttle at turn-in for the last turn, or full lift? (Dont worry, Im not in your region.. :sly:
 
mcswrks
I think im a few off at the apex, im 155 at the start/finish. Are you just cracking the throttle at turn-in for the last turn, or full lift? (Dont worry, Im not in your region.. :sly:
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It all depends really. I even hit the brake sometimes. 👍
 
CB-UIUC
Am I the only one that hates this car/track combo? Its like they wanted to see how many corners they could jam in one section of track. And I would kill for a car that didn't understeer like a pig with 2 broken legs.
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I'm with you, Eifel is awful. Then again, I'm probably just saying that because I suck at it. I liked the last Eifel track a lot better.
 
I'm so far off the pace it's not funny(in the 23's or 4's), I seem to consistently miss every apex and would be doing well if it was a "drift" competition.... Or as a pace car driver if there were full course cautions........

I just printed the track layout to try and "burn it into my head" so I can try to find speed rather than learn the track(since I seem to not be able to).

Props to those that have picked it up quickly, I wish I had some split times to shoot for.
 
scca_ziptie
I'm so far off the pace it's not funny(in the 23's or 4's), I seem to consistently miss every apex and would be doing well if it was a "drift" competition.... Or as a pace car driver if there were full course cautions........

I just printed the track layout to try and "burn it into my head" so I can try to find speed rather than learn the track(since I seem to not be able to).

Props to those that have picked it up quickly, I wish I had some split times to shoot for.
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Once you stop trying to learn the track you'll probably find that you'll have learned it in no time. Works for me at least 👍
 
Finally into 2:18.4s, with yet another mistake... Now I know for sure there's a 2:17 in me by the morning.

Challenging track for sure.
 
TRC_Hunk
I'm with you, Eifel is awful. Then again, I'm probably just saying that because I suck at it. I liked the last Eifel track a lot better.
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yep.... hate it. with all the other tracks in the game im still wondering why we have to do these retarded fake tracks, no rythm, ugly, boring, just a bunch of corners poorly placed around a track.....:indiff:
 
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damn, last eifel I wasnt far off the pace but this time you guys are killing me.
Need the timing to kick in so I can get into the 18s, hopefully 18s is the cutoff not the 17s.

*just saw APPALACHIANs time, damnit
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Can't stand it either. Although I only had enough time for 3-4 laps on it last night so hopefully after learning the track a bit better my opinion will change. :scared:
 
PoTtHeD
yep.... hate it. with all the other tracks in the game im still wondering why we have to do these retarded fake tracks, no rythm, ugly, boring, just a bunch of corners poorly placed around a track.....:indiff:
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The point is to make it extremely challenging so they know they have the very best drivers in the top 8.
 
I honestly wish it was just a 350z with racing softs at the daytona oval. Then it would be a real display of driving talent.
 
iamjamen
I have been taking a "security" lift just to get the nose down when I turn in at the foot of the hill. I haven't been able to do it flat yet.

On a personal note, it is pretty cool to be racing against the GTPlanet founder. Best of luck!
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Thanks, same to you! :cheers:
 
I am enjoying the track. Doesn't mean I will be fast enough to advance, but I do find the track to be entertaining. I know I can drop some time, just how much is the question. I figure I can get a low :18. Maaaybe a high :17.
 
loved this course in the special event/bonus race for RX-7 players...nearly magic car...wont spin till you're past 90 degree and seemed to stick well in the grass too
 
zr1chris
The point is to make it extremely challenging so they know they have the very best drivers in the top 8.
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I agree and disagree. The problem with using a brand new track that is also extremely difficult to learn on short notice is........ that those with the most spare time have a much larger advantage now.

Think of it this way. You have two drivers, one is usually around a second faster on tracks like Indy. You give them a week to do Nurburgring, which neither have ever driven. The faster driver can only put in 1-2hrs per day while the other has 5 or more hours to drive. I would bet on the slower driver prevailing in this scenario as he has a LOT more time to learn the track. Granted Eifel isn't a 8min track like the Ring, but you get the idea.

I put in 2hrs last night and I'm sitting at 26th on both tracks in the NE. My Eifel lap is extremely sloppy though (2:21.3) and I will be spending most of my time here as Indy won't be as difficult for me to drop time. Overall I need to drop 3-4 seconds, I know how to get another second out of Indy, just need to put it together........but Eifel is a different beast and I hope that when I get the linking down I can drop 2-3 seconds fast. My goal is a mid 1:40 at Indy and a 2:18 at Eifel, if I do that I will be satisfied no matter the results. Looking at the board right now it's clear that this is going to be a very tight finish for some people. I think a 2:17 at Eifel will be mandatory in the NE to move on. Kinda wish I used my place in Florida as the address hahaha. Seriously, the SE is much slower (for now) with a 1:41 and a 2:19 being good enough for 8th. I kinda wish they had just lumped everyone into a single group so that you get the fastest people overall, not by region.
 
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Deadpool
I agree and disagree. The problem with using a brand new track that is also extremely difficult to learn on short notice is........ that those with the most spare time have a much larger advantage now.
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I'm going to have to agree with the above statement.
 
Deadpool
I agree and disagree. The problem with using a brand new track that is also extremely difficult to learn on short notice is........ that those with the most spare time have a much larger advantage now.

IMO The people that have more spare time are still going to have an advantage no matter what the track is or how complicated it is or isnt. How quick you can learn a course also determines skill.
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zr1chris
Deadpool
I agree and disagree. The problem with using a brand new track that is also extremely difficult to learn on short notice is........ that those with the most spare time have a much larger advantage now.

IMO The people that have more spare time are still going to have an advantage no matter what the track is or how complicated it is or isnt. How quick you can learn a course also determines skill.
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Like I said, I agree and disagree. The people with more time will always have a greater advantage, that's just the way it is. BUT by using a track of this nature we heighten the advantage. And when more time is concerned, the ability to learn a track quickly isn't as much of a factor considering how close the competition is. If we really wanted to get crazy, we could have the max # of laps be say 100. 1 week to do 100 laps on custom tracks (keeps people from practicing). This would show the skill of being able to learn the track quickly while taking away most of the advantage afforded to those with tons of free time.
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Deadpool
zr1chris
Deadpool
I agree and disagree. The problem with using a brand new track that is also extremely difficult to learn on short notice is........ that those with the most spare time have a much larger advantage now.



Like I said, I agree and disagree. The people with more time will always have a greater advantage, that's just the way it is. BUT by using a track of this nature we heighten the advantage. And when more time is concerned, the ability to learn a track quickly isn't as much of a factor considering how close the competition is. If we really wanted to get crazy, we could have the max # of laps be say 100. 1 week to do 100 laps on custom tracks (keeps people from practicing). This would show the skill of being able to learn the track quickly while taking away most of the advantage afforded to those with tons of free time.
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Good point. 👍
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zr1chris
The point is to make it extremely challenging so they know they have the very best drivers in the top 8.
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and indy is extremely challenging? i was running eifel last night and hated it, now i put bout an hour in and im kinda liking the track. i was just tired and didnt really try it out enough. im just lucky we got snow and ice the last 2 days so i can learn the track for my weekend attack.lol
 
R1600Turbo
Yeah now that I think about it it may have been EERS.

Nevermind. :dunce:
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Haha yeah, I have 3 psn's for 3 different games although I haven't used my other two in 4 months now :D Really wish I had used NOTMYCHOICE for the gt academy, would have made having people find me alot easier :D
 

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