FITT Tōge Challenge / Sierra Time Trial

[CJorex]

@CJorex , you don't have brake settings shown, are they 5-5?

No sorry they're 4-7

 

[Otaliema]

I will be around for another 4hrs, if you need an extension please let me know before then 👍

I'll take it as safety cover. Hoping I won't need it but would rather have it and not need it and need it and not have it.

 

[DolHaus]

I'll take it as safety cover. Hoping I won't need it but would rather have it and not need it and need it and not have it.

24hrs be enough?

 

[Otaliema]

24hrs be enough?

Yeah I can get it done in that. I should only need thirty on the wheel to polish it.

 

[NoirAntares]

I'll probably start testing this weekend, including re-testing all of the cars I've driven last week.

 

[Frenzyhero]

edit

 

[DolHaus]

Yeah I can get it done in that. I should only need thirty on the wheel to polish it.

You have until midnight tonight 👍

This will be my complete times post.

Until I have all cars tested, this list is in no particular order, and improperly formatted. No guarantees on when it will be completely done, other than it should be done before Monday next week.

Will include DC and thoughts in the finalized post. I won't repost thoughts I've already given though, so if I've already given feedback, don't expect more since there's nothing more I can give.

Please tell me if I missed you or your car.

fastest time so far- 3.28.233
slowest time so far - 3.38.145

Cjorex MR2 GLim 97 3.28.742
stevenfs Impreza Sedan 96 3.28.233
chrisspeed NB Miata 3.33.783
antares NB Miata 3.29.584
sinof Trans Am 3.29.733
hal90 S15 3.28.502
shaunm Impreza Sedan 95 3.28.544
infamousjew FC3S 3.30.716
fbccars PT Loser Cruiser 3.38.145

Cars that need to be tested:
xande NB
rb26 MR2 GLim 86
ale EVO4
dolhaus X4
fordracer Trans Am

Looking good so far, I suspect you might take the lap time crown in this one 👍

 

[Otaliema]

Now I can't decide, go with one version that's not as sticky but much easier to recover or go with a much more stick setup but if it goes it's gone until you stop....

 

[DolHaus]

Now I can't decide, go with one version that's not as sticky but much easier to recover or go with a much more stick setup but if it goes it's gone until you stop....

Its a long lap, mistakes are inevitable, go with the one that's more forgiving unless the other one is fast enough to swallow a big mistake somewhere in the run

 

[Otaliema]

Its a long lap, mistakes are inevitable, go with the one that's more forgiving unless the other one is fast enough to swallow a big mistake somewhere in the run

That's kinda what I was thinking too. Just wish I could have a happy middle on these settings. But this car is odd in that changes seem to have no impact than it takes all the changes in one go with one last adjustment and it's a whole new car.

 

[DolHaus]

That's kinda what I was thinking too. Just wish I could have a happy middle on these settings. But this car is odd in that changes seem to have no impact than it takes all the changes in one go with one last adjustment and it's a whole new car.

In those situations where tweaking certain things doesn't seem to have an effect I would suspect a critical flaw with one of the defining settings (spring rates/weight distribution/LSD) being counteracted by secondary settings (dampers/ARB/alignment). Unfortunately this usually requires a complete rebuild

 

[Otaliema]

In those situations where tweaking certain things doesn't seem to have an effect I would suspect a critical flaw with one of the defining settings (spring rates/weight distribution/LSD) being counteracted by secondary settings (dampers/ARB/alignment). Unfortunately this usually requires a complete rebuild

Prolly but no time. The car is fast and easy to drive as it is so that's what's going up. Posting now give me ten to get the link in here

 

[Otaliema]

Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version III '96
Here it is. Drive is hard drive it smooth keep your foot in it to save it. Read the driving directions in the tune 👍

 

[DolHaus]

Ok, all cars are in and listed so feel free to begin testing whenever 👍

(Both groups will be tested)

 

[TheInfamousJEW6]

@DolHaus would you kindly remove me from the Group 1 list of testers? I don't think I'll have time to test both groups, and I had a lot of fun in the rain! 👍 Thanks!

 

[CBH]

If some Testers have not got any time to test these cars, would it be better to go back to a one make one car. This is just an 💡 for future events.

 

[fbccars924]

Oooh, looks like I gambled and lost on this one. 8 seconds off the next slowest car. I knew the loser was a turd. Meh was fun lol

 

[Otaliema]

Oooh, looks like I gambled and lost on this one. 8 seconds off the next slowest car. I knew the loser was a turd. Meh was fun lol

The PT cruiser is s great drive it's just not fast. You can hope for a DC spot.

 

[fbccars924]

Yeah, I had a feeling it was too slow for it's own good though. Lol it's all about the fun though. It was good to step out of my normal and do an FF.

 

[steve nfs]

Which regulations is more 'fair' ? Same PP or same hp + weight ? Still until now. Some cars got flat floor ... advantage for tight track.
IRL performance point is just like 'secret weapon'.

 

[DolHaus]

Which regulations is more 'fair' ? Same PP or same hp + weight ? Still until now. Some cars got flat floor ... advantage for tight track.
IRL performance point is just like 'secret weapon'.

Neither works well except in rare cases, balancing cars is all but impossible in GT
Flat floors are never worth the PP, you can always go faster with more power or less weight if you are working towards a PP limit

 

[DaBomm4]

If some Testers have not got any time to test these cars, would it be better to go back to a one make one car. This is just an 💡 for future events.

I think the main part for lack of testers is the complexity of the selected tracks rather than the variety of cars/number of tunes submitted.

I tested the tracks for a few laps but my available time is why I decided not to try and tune something. Due to finals and some early Christmas's I doubt I would have enough time to test either. Now everyone, go have some fun.

 

[DolHaus]

I'm only 2 cars deep and the difference in personalities between cars couldn't be wider, one seemingly wouldn't raise an eyebrow if I drop kicked his dog and the other has already dug the grave in preparation for me accidentally looking at him funny

 

[coryclifford]

That'd be a pretty low drop kick. Have to start from far away and catch it on the way down just before hitting mat.

 

[Otaliema]

I should be able to get to testing starting Monday. Provided it stops snowing here

 

[DolHaus]

I should be able to get to testing starting Monday. Provided it stops snowing here

Ideal, thanks for making the effort 👍

 

[fordracer]

I have all the cars built, and 3 laps ran on each "showroom stock". There have been a few surprises! Serious testing to start this weekend. Best of luck to all contestants.👍

 

[DolHaus]

I have all the cars built, and 3 laps ran on each "showroom stock". There have been a few surprises! Serious testing to start this weekend. Best of luck to all contestants.👍

Good luck to you, those hills can be treacherous 👍

 

[fordracer]

Good luck to you, those hills can be treacherous 👍

Notify the track officials to have EMT's standing by.

 

[NoirAntares]

I'm starting testing now for Group 1. I have a question though, once I got everything I need for all the cars (times, DC, comments, etc.) how should I post them here? Should I post the DC along with the times or should the DC be kept hidden until the end of the testing session?