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

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zr1chris
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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.



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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That would be too easy to exploit. Pausing just before the finish line and restarting would largely negate the 100 lap limit. A better solution would be a timer and you can only practice Track A for X hours throughout the week.

Of course, this would mean I couldn't justify my unemployment as practice sessions, so this is a horrible idea! ;)
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RSnider
That would be too easy to exploit. Pausing just before the finish line and restarting would largely negate the 100 lap limit. A better solution would be a timer and you can only practice Track A for X hours throughout the week.

Of course, this would mean I couldn't justify my unemployment as practice sessions, so this is a horrible idea! ;)
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True, what you could do is set it up so that as soon as your lap starts it counts as a lap and you have no choice but to finish it.
 
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notmychoice
Any reason you're still running TCS on 5?
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LMAO i just noticed that, i think i was trying to see if tcs would help with my throttle control issue. maybe it did considering i lost .4 seconds off my old time..
thx for pointing that out i wouldve never known >.<
 
RedlineGTS
LMAO i just noticed that, i think i was trying to see if tcs would help with my throttle control issue. maybe it did considering i lost .4 seconds off my old time..
thx for pointing that out i wouldve never known >.<
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Haha no prob man!
 
I have no chance unless they turn replays back on. At Indy I think I would have a shot at top 8, but this slushy squishy nonsense car at Eifel has me stumped.

I've tried taking it easy, not spinning the tires, and running wild pitching it into every corner and everything in between and it doesn't seem to make any difference. I have a hard time believing my line is 4+ seconds slow so apparently there's some strange driving technique to make this car fast. Don't suppose anyone wants to share....?
 
notmychoice
Any reason you're still running TCS on 5?
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I did that on my previous best lap on this track, forgot to switch back to 0 TCS lol. :dunce:


After leaving the lounge last night I made sure I shut it off when I went back to grinding and destroyed my time by nearly a second and a half within about 2 completed laps and 10 or 15 minutes lol
 
Have I said how much I hate this track?

Maybe it's just the ice skate tires the car is on?

Feel like I'm competing for a ride in Formula D out here....
 
Choate51
Sure I'll share.

Right pedal = GO
Middle pedal = No Go
Left pedal = WTF?
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I think if you turn the wheel right your car goes right but I'm still unsure, can somebody clarify this with a video please.
 
Anyone having trouble loading reference files in the data analyzer? I wanted to compare where I was getting on full throttle and exit speeds between two hot laps, but it wouldn't let me load the other replay or any replay, for that matter. Then I exited the data analyzer, loaded the other replay first, then tried to load the original replay as the reference. This time, I was able to choose from two hot lap replays, neither of which was the lap I wanted to compare.

Can you only reference replays saved from the same session or something?
 
I had issues at one point even loading my ghost replay in the pre race screen.... Probably both issues regarding their notice about replays not being able to be DL'd - glitchy w/ the online related replays.
 
scca_ziptie
Congratulations RT
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Thanks. Man, I'm still shaking. Quite a few times I was ahead of my ghost but screwed up the last corner. Finally nailed it. I really hope that time is good enough because I just want to be done with this track. Now to take a couple more tenths off at Indy...
 
RSnider
Anyone having trouble loading reference files in the data analyzer? I wanted to compare where I was getting on full throttle and exit speeds between two hot laps, but it wouldn't let me load the other replay or any replay, for that matter.
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are you trying to load it from eifel? i think the problem with the replays is related to the custom tracks. i never had problems loading any replays from any other tracks. but i cant load any replay from custom tracks, since round 2, as a ghost or in the data analyzer >.<
 
yay! after being stuck in the 20s, something just clicked and bested my old time by over a second. Should be able to get into the low 18s now, just gotta be smooth! dunno why this track is giving my so much trouble.
 
One thing I've noticed with the car at this track is the man-handling finesse that's needed. I was behind my ghost until the last set of turns where I lifted off the throttle and turned in about the same time, and amazingly I blew past my ghost to top my time.
 
scir16v
One thing I've noticed with the car at this track is the man-handling finesse that's needed. I was behind my ghost until the last set of turns where I lifted off the throttle and turned in about the same time, and amazingly I blew past my ghost to top my time.
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This is a question for everyone-what driving style are you using? Are yall attacking the corners/tires screaming at apex, or a "smooth is quick" style here?

I got down to a 2'19.4xx Monday night, but cant seem to improve. I've tried to 'dial it back' a notch, but then my ghost just pulls away.

Edit: are yall pitching on entry, or doing something to get a slip angle? I was loving Madrid but this track has got me.
 
mcswrks
This is a question for everyone-what driving style are you using? Are yall attacking the corners/tires screaming at apex, or a "smooth is quick" style here?

I got down to a 2'19.4xx Monday night, but cant seem to improve. I've tried to 'dial it back' a notch, but then my ghost just pulls away.

Edit: are yall pitching on entry, or doing something to get a slip angle? I was loving Madrid but this track has got me.
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Smooth with inputs, but tires should be screaming. You don't have to throw the car to get the tires to make noise. You should be making smooth arcs throughout the entire track, but if you don't hear the tires or if it feels like you are on rails - you are going too slow.
 
blindsidefive0
Smooth with inputs, but tires should be screaming. You don't have to throw the car to get the tires to make noise. You should be making smooth arcs throughout the entire track, but if you don't hear the tires or if it feels like you are on rails - you are going too slow.
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Well said sir, I thank you for that.
 
Once this round is in the books, would any top guys be willing to upload a replay of their fastest lap to youtube or something similar?

Since we all need to find the best lines ourselves, I think it would be really interesting to see where I figured out the right approach and what I missed.
 
Rod_Sauzer
Once this round is in the books, would any top guys be willing to upload a replay of their fastest lap to youtube or something similar?

Since we all need to find the best lines ourselves, I think it would be really interesting to see where I figured out the right approach and what I missed.
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what i'd actually rather have happen, is once the round is over, have everyone upload their best laps, so we can see what everyone did different. without the replays on, its about finding YOUR fastest line.
 

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