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

[BrosifDuder]

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Feb 24, 2011
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Brilliant time to schedule maintenance. WTF?

 

[manhorsedog]

They better not be adding replays back.

 

[CodeRedR51]

God I hope not.

 

[RSnider]

They better not be adding replays back.

Agreed. There are quite a few people I wasn't able to beat in Round 1 and 2 that I'm now ahead of in Round 3.

PS - You're in the SE, right? I think I remember your name on the leaderboards and gunning for your times.

 

[manhorsedog]

Agreed. There are quite a few people I wasn't able to beat in Round 1 and 2 that I'm now ahead of in Round 3.

PS - You're in the SE, right? I think I remember your name on the leaderboards and gunning for your times.

Yeah I'm I the SE and thank god. I only brake with my right foot so I know I end up missing a few tenths but I just can't figure a comfortable way in the playseat.

I see a lot of the people are playing almost all day everyday, like max the guy in first I just hope I can find the time to stay at the top. Good luck!!!

Adding replays would just be the icing on the cake for this competition, I would be sad.

 

[zr1chris]

Agreed. There are quite a few people I wasn't able to beat in Round 1 and 2 that I'm now ahead of in Round 3.

PS - You're in the SE, right? I think I remember your name on the leaderboards and gunning for your times.

Seems like you improved allot from round 1 to round 3. I was 20 positions ahead of you (all 3 of my times were better) in round one and this round im 13 behind you even though i seem to have improved my position also since round one. I havent worked on Indy much at all yet.

Congrats on the major improvement!! You weren't sandbagging the first round were you??

 

[Camasi]

A strategy that has worked for me. I do about 8-10 laps and then analyze what i did wrong/right/etc and then create some objectives to complete for the next 8-10 laps. I find that when i concentrate on certain objectives that everything else seems to fall into place. I cut a second off my time yesterday and know where i can cut off another half second.

 

[gravydavy35]

I hope they do let replays back because there is exploiting going on.I have been racing along time i found 2 exploits and if they bring replays back we can enjoy veiwing them.lol.Why all all of a sudden do they keep replays from us.I want to know if i beeing screwed dammit.Dont make me post up dirty time.👎

 

[scca_ziptie]

Great.....

 

[zr1chris]

I hope they do let replays back because there is exploiting going on.I have been racing along time i found 2 exploits and if they bring replays back we can enjoy veiwing them.lol.Why all all of a sudden do they keep replays from us.I want to know if i beeing screwed dammit.Dont make me post up dirty time.👎

2 exploits??? I havent really seen anything significant. The most is maybe cutting the last corner at Indy (which is still pavement) a bit but nothing major like before.

 

[gravydavy35]

There i said it.

 

[gravydavy35]

Eifull.Not indy.You see the big gap in times.

 

[Dapper]

Eifull.Not indy.You see the big gap in times.

What gap? There is no exploit.
There are areas all 4 wheels can go off the track but it isn't faster that way.

And I suspect replays will be back.

 

[Seankf1105]

I have been trying to find any possible exploits on Eifel that others might be using but so far I have come up empty handed. I have been given a possible hint about how these possible exploits might be executed but even still I have no idea what part of the track that might come in handy. Not that I want to use any exploits nor that I want there to be any exploits but I just want to know how much time can be gained.

 

[Forcednduckshn]

What gap? There is no exploit.
There are areas all 4 wheels can go off the track but it isn't faster that way.

And I suspect replays will be back.

I'm seconding EERS here. I'm going to do a 17.4 at least, probably tonight, and I'm hungry for more. I have went 4 off in many areas, all of which the lap has went red. In many cases, you can have a full two wheels off and be OK, but that's within the acceptable rules. There are a few points where even 2 off will penalize you, which has ruined some great laps for me (times that would be put top 3 in the northeast), and provided great frustration. The solution - don't go 2 off in those areas!

Eifel is a very difficult track, and Godzilla requires a godzilla specific driving technique. Combine that with delicate comfort softs, and this track is fitting for a round 3 "find the best in the country" time trial. If I get beat, I got beat by fast guys that are better than me, fair and square. Line is key here, patience is key here, not overdriving it is key here, and being on the throttle (in some cases where you think you shouldn't be) is key here.

I know that the top times being posted are legit, because I know what I am capable of clean, and it's right where App-Kris is sitting right now, with all of the usual suspects at the top. I don't know that I'm good enough to string a 16.9 together, but it's possible. I don't think any cheating is going on at either track. It's just the fastest guys are now free to do their thing without the weaker drivers cheating and skewing the results. Just need to hunker down, analyze, and improve. For me, this means that as I approach the limit, sometimes I have to go backwards again before I go forwards. I think a lot of drivers have a hard time doing this...but I've found it's vital in TT'ing vs qualifying/racing, (the latter being the better of my current simulation skill set.)

 

[RSnider]

Seems like you improved allot from round 1 to round 3. I was 20 positions ahead of you (all 3 of my times were better) in round one and this round im 13 behind you even though i seem to have improved my position also since round one. I havent worked on Indy much at all yet.

Congrats on the major improvement!! You weren't sandbagging the first round were you??

Round 1 I was using an old Sixaxis that had seen better days since the release of Modern Warfare 2 (left thumb stick is super sloppy from all the click-sprinting). Needless to say, my steering wasn't exactly precise. Not so much sand-bagging as I really just didn't think I had a decent shot so I didn't put much effort into it. I invested in a decent wheel and built a driving rig in anticipation of Round 2. In fact, I didn't think I would make it past round 2 until they cancelled it. Then, without replays, I suddenly found myself at the top of the leaderboards in Round 3! At first, I was really struggling with Eifel. Couldn't get below a 22.xxx. But then things started to click and I was slowly lowering my time. The first time I saw my name in the #2 spot at Eifel was a huge moral boost and that's been fueling my improvement.

Indy is starting to get to me. If I can't find a way to drop .2 in sector 4, I'm afraid this might be the end of the road for me. I think if I can get a big moral boost from Indy, I just might have a shot at finishing in the top 8.

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

Hi Southeast guys!

I agree, the thought of replays coming tonight makes me sick. I'm hoping to shave time time off at Eifel after work, but the internet maintenance will be right in the middle of my main drive time. I think we'll all need to be pretty deep into the 17's at Eifel by Sunday night to be in the top 8. Just a prediction.

Good luck guys!

 

[SohnVonStig]

Hi Southeast guys!

I agree, the thought of replays coming tonight makes me sick. I'm hoping to shave time time off at Eifel after work, but the internet maintenance will be right in the middle of my main drive time. I think we'll all need to be pretty deep into the 17's at Eifel by Sunday night to be in the top 8. Just a prediction.

Good luck guys!

What time's the maintenance happening at?

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

I think 9:00 eastern. Perfect timing for those of us competing that are professional's and have children.

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

Sorry, 10:00. Just checked and don't know how to edit from the phone app.

 

[scca_ziptie]

Sorry, 10:00. Just checked and don't know how to edit from the phone app.

You click the "blue" time stamp on the top right of the post to want to edit.

 

[JerseyBoy85ss]

I hope they do let replays back because there is exploiting going on.I have been racing along time i found 2 exploits and if they bring replays back we can enjoy veiwing them.lol.Why all all of a sudden do they keep replays from us.I want to know if i beeing screwed dammit.Dont make me post up dirty time.👎

Guees it all depends on a persons definition of exploit because i see none. What i see the time gap being based on is talent. Seems like some people can't get that through there head and except that there not as good as they thought. And if there is an exploit Gravy by all means why don't you just post up that 2.16. I seem to believe its just a cop out as to why you can't set a good time.

 

[JerseyBoy85ss]

There i said it.

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

You click the "blue" time stamp on the top right of the post to want to edit.

Thanks Ziptie! I'm digging this phone app. Kudos GT Planet.

 

[EL_ZISSOU]

My time is squeaky clean, and I even bled 2 tenths off the fast section at the end- it would have been a 2:16.7xx. I don't have interest in going back to claim those tenths, and probably won't unless you guys force me to.

Also, I'm pretty familiar with nearly everyone with a top time at Eifel, and have full confidence that their laps are just as clean. 👍

 

[blindsidefive0]

My time is squeaky clean, and I even bled 2 tenths off the fast section at the end- it would have been a 2:16.7xx. I don't have interest in going back to claim those tenths, and probably won't unless you guys force me to.

Also, I'm pretty familiar with nearly everyone with a top time at Eifel, and have full confidence that their laps are just as clean. 👍

Did you learn how to drive like that from driver's ed:

 

[CodeRedR51]

What i see the time gap being based on is talent. Seems like some people can't get that through there head and except that there not as good as they thought.

Yeah, after my 30 lap, no improvement time at Eifel last night I have come to the conclusion that I suck at anything that requires "finesse and patience". That seems to be what I am lacking compared to everyone else up top.

 

[EL_ZISSOU]

Did you learn how to drive like that from driver's ed:

My name a Borat!

http://www.spike.com/video/borat-driving/2782153

 

[SohnVonStig]

Alright fellas, chill out. The way I see it is that the order looks to be exactly as we expected. There are definitely places where you can put 4 wheels off especially if you do it in "the right way." I've yet to find one that gained me any time off my best line, but I'm slow as molasses right now too at a 19.5.

I hope they don't enable replays cause then I'll be tempted to use them and I'll start trying to use ya'll's driving style. And sorry, but I like mine better

Eiffel's irritating, no doubt. I broke down my best splits last night and saw a 17.8 so I know its possible to do it clean. Gravy being worried is perfectly warranted due to 2 things: what happened last round AND the fact that we can't see replays.

All that generates mistrust, no matter what. Also, everyone's playing it close to the vest right now cause we wanna make it to orlando. I know some of ya'll trust me, but there's NO WAY in HELL I'm sharin even my split times

 

[Seankf1105]

Yeah, after my 30 lap, no improvement time at Eifel last night I have come to the conclusion that I suck at anything that requires "finesse and patience". That seems to be what I am lacking compared to everyone else up top.

Dude you were really fast in the GT-A Rally we did, I would have thought you would be able to tear Eifel a new one with this low-grip/AWD combo.