FP_FRS Week 13: Japanese Tuner Showdown

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:: FM4 FP_FRS Week 11: Japanese Tuner Showdown ::

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2010 Nissan 370Z


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2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Class B Tuner)


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Suzuka Circuit: Full Circuit


Game Mode:


  • Free Play > Hot Lap
    [*]Suzuka Circuit > Full Circuit
    [*]Pick a car, or try both! Complete your fastest, clean lap. Submit only once in one car. Please refer to the OLR Rules and FRS Rules below before submitting your fastest lap.

    Please be sure to read the Race Stewards Comments below.



Car specifications:

600 PI Class A 2010 Nissan 370Z (Open Tuning)

- OR -


600 PI Class A 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Class B Tuner - Open Tuning)


In-Game Difficulty Options:

  • Braking (ABS): Optional
  • Steering: Optional
  • Stability Control: Optional
  • Traction Control: Optional
  • Shifting: Optional
  • Suggested Line: Optional
  • Rewind: OFF


Standard clean OLR rules apply:

  • All Hard Surfaces are track. This includes rumble strips, concrete, cobbles, etc
  • If your lap gets flagged with the Forza Invalidation Indicator: /!\ Your lap may still count as long as it fits the rest of the listed criteria (i.e. two tires were on/above the track when the /!\ indicator came up)
  • However, if you get the Forza Invalidation Indicator: /!\ at the start of your lap, the lap will not count as you may have gained an unfair advantage at the end of the previous lap
  • Rewind MUST be set to OFF
  • 2 wheels on (or vertically in line with) the track at all times
  • Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track
  • No contact with walls or objects, visible or invisible
  • If you're not 100% sure that your lap is clean, then consider it dirty
  • No hybrids
  • No cheating of any kind
  • Nothing that goes against the spirit of the game
  • Anything we haven’t thought of that could be construed as cheating
  • Save your replay and keep it safe for at least 6 weeks after the deadline

Submission And Participation:

When you have verified your lap is clean and the best you can do, visit http://frs.atspace.co.uk/submit.
Fill out each field and click Submit at the bottom to complete the process.

This week's time needs to be submitted before June 11th by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. This is GMT -8 or -7 depending on daylight savings time.

If you encounter any issues with the submission form or process, please send a PM to Terronium-12 or Jump_Ace.

Feel free to post your best times in this thread. You can compare how you stack up with other participants throughout the week by visiting the FRS Weekly Splits Leaderboard (which can be found here: http://frs.forzaplanet.net). Also note the following:

  • You can submit only ONCE (be sure to give it your best effort)
  • Please give it your best effort as sandbagging is highly frowned upon in the Forza Planet community.

Please refer to this Time Calculator Website to properly add multiple times together (when necessary) before submitting your time.

This is a friendly competition open to drivers of all abilities, so start racing and we'll see you in the results :) 👍




FRS Point System:

We have compiled a point system for the FRS organized by division:
Below are some key points on how it works:
  • Divisional Points are as follows:
    1st Place - 8 points
    2nd Place - 7 points
    3rd Place - 6 points
    4th Place - 5 points
    5th Place - 4 points
    Participation - 2 points​
  • You get 1 point just for submitting the qualifier run and 2 points just for submitting a time for that week. The better you place for that week, the more points you will receive.
  • Your points will get reset back get 5 points total for being promoted to a higher division.
  • The points will reset every 4 months, completing a 'season'.
  • Once a season ends, the point system will reset back to week 1 using the following week's FRS combo.

Time Verification:

SPECIAL NOTE: When running your qualifier time. Please restart your session every 15 or sooner (10 to 12 laps depending on the track). FM4 will stop recording your replay after (roughly) 15 minutes. Thus, if you run your best lap after it stops recording, it won't count as you can't provide the replay.

Save your replay and keep it at least 6 weeks after submission:


  • Top 1-3 fastest times from each division will be required to submit a replay for verification
  • Any submitted time is subject to a time verification request
  • When a time verification has been requested, the concerned racer must provide a replay within 3 days
  • Failure to do so will result in the submitted time being ignored for official registration
  • Video replays are not accepted (i.e. using camera phone, camcorders, etc.)

Submitting And Verifying A Requested Replay:

If a request is made for you to supply a replay, look in the results thread for a "(Replay Required)" to appear next to your name and submitted time. You may also get a PM if a replay hasn't been promptly provided.

Many hands make little work and if you can assist the Race Stewards in verifying each others lap times, it won't go unappreciated. Follow The Guide To Managing FM4 Replays to verify another drivers submitted time.

Remember to mark whether the replay was valid or not in the results thread:
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- Clean/Valid Lap
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- Dirty/Invalid Lap
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- DQ'd Lap (only used in the results thread by the Race Stewards)

The code to insert a flag is. Remember to wrap them in an Image Tag;
:

Clean/Valid Lap - http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5458/user118395pic1573412914.gif

Dirty/Invalid Lap - http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/745/rflagnv1.gif



Race Stewards Comments:

This is stage 3 of a regional elimination, best in class (Class A) tournament.

The car that gets the most submissions for the week (370Z or Impreza WRX STI), wins this round. Then that car advances to round 2 to face the winner from the Wild Car Region champion. That round will happen in the next couple weeks.

You can choose to drive the that is car is faster (in your opinion) to build up your FRS Series Points, or you can drive car that is the most fun that you would love to get behind the wheel again in later stages.

Feel free to share which car you will be submitting for your time, if you want. ;)

Pick your poison and Good Luck! :cheers:

Here is an overview for the Best In Class (Class A) Tournament:

USA:
'Vette vs. Viper - Vette Won!

Europe:
F430 vs. 911 GT3 - F430 Won!

Japan:
370Z vs WRX STI

Wild Card Car:
Car A vs Car B

Then we do elimination -

USA vs Europe

Japan vs Wild Card Car

USA/Europe Champ Vs Japan/Wild Car Champ - To Crown Our Class A Best In Class Car

More information about the Wild Car will come in the next few weeks 👍

Remember to keep at least two tires on the rumble strip and/or within the white lines on the tarmac. Taking a turn too fast that causes you to go into a run-off, dirt, sand, etc. will invalidate your lap.

Because the FRS is a new series, here is a quick run-down of what you need to do to participate:

  1. Run the Registry Qualifier if you haven't yet, which can be found HERE.
  2. Now load up this week's FRS Car and Track Combo. Drive your best, clean lap(s). Post your results in this thread as you progress throughout the week.
  3. Compare your splits with other participants by visiting the FRS Weekly Splits Leaderboard
  4. When you've done your best, submit your time before the above deadline using FRS Submission Form found HERE.
NOTE - Regarding week's submission form, please leave the Division section blank.

If you have any questions, please post them in the Registry Discussion Thread.



Terms & Conditions of Participation:

When participating in the FRS, you hereby agree to the following terms & conditions:


  1. You agree to abide by the FP Rules & Guidelines: http://www.forzaplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=911
  2. Only one registered XBox Live Gamertag per FP member
  3. Anyone found, or attempting to have more than one registered XBox Live Gamertag will be excluded from all approved FP events and removed from the official FP_Registry.
  4. By registering you agree to abide to all race rules & driving standards laid out by the hosts of all FP approved race events.
  5. When using your official XBox LIve Gamertag registered ID in public or private races outside of FP's control, it is expected that you race to the standard that is deemed acceptable by the hosts of the given event.
  6. While FP has a specific code of conduct for appropriate online gaming behavior for our authorized "FP" tag users to follow, we however have no control of anyone's usage of their XBox Live Gamertag and FP is in no way be responsible for any misconduct by anyone that uses their XBox Gamertag if their player name does not appear in the Official FP_Registry.
  7. You agree not to do anything that can be construed as going against the spirit of the game, either here at the FP or anywhere outside the domain of FP.
  8. The Race Admins will evaluate the registration of a player, after having been disqualified from a race for the third time, and subsequently have the right to disqualify this player from the FP_Registry in case they consider legitimate.
  9. Flagrant violations of the FP Online Racing Rules & Guidelines may result in exclusion from the FP_Registry.
  10. Most importantly, you are expected to have fun.



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Good luck. 👍

FP OLR Admin Team :cheers:

 
Can't wait to attempt this when I'm back from st. Maarten. Looks like a great combo!
 
Gave the Subaru a go. While keeping it fair versus the other selected contenders, I elected to keep suspension, tyres, transmission and aero STOCK as the others contenders do not have these.

2:21.813

Quite slow compared to Beermachine
 
Done a few laps yesterday on this, tried the Subaru and just managed the 2:14s, with a real effort 2:12s might be possible for this car, good luck for anyone using the Subaru.

However roughly 7 laps in the Nissan got me a 2:12.3xx, I think I'll aim for the top 100 on the leaderboards this week. I really like Suzuka as it's been in almost all the racing games I've played so I know every corner by now.
 
Post specific ideas in the suggestion box! I still think we should take a stock Saab 99 to Fujimi... but maybe I'm nutty.
 
Gave the Subaru a go. While keeping it fair versus the other selected contenders, I elected to keep suspension, tyres, transmission and aero STOCK as the others contenders do not have these.

2:21.813

Quite slow compared to Beermachine

I got a 2:21.557 in the WRX tuning the same way. Got to A598 with weight reduction, turbo and some other engine upgrades. On to the Nissan for a try.

Almost 2 sec faster 2:19.699 in the 370Z. A599 same way, weight reduction, turbos, and engine stuff.
 
Tried both and much prefer the Nissan. 1:16.141. Tune is on SF. I did use the downforce mods, the car needs that advantage to be competitive. I took the 'vette around the same track and it was only about 2-3 seconds off, not as easy to contorl though.
 
I waited too long to attempt this. Tuned my 370 and ran a few laps and didnt turn out anything too good. I only then had time to upgrade the WRX but no laps yet.
 
Despite my frustration earlier, there's just something fun and satisfying about tuning even if I'm not so good at it. Brought the Subaru down to 2:16.044, playing with 370Z now.

E: I really much prefer driving my Subaru, it's just not fast enough. 2:14.338 with 370Z
 
I ran 7 laps on Thursday and 6 or 7 today and didn't improve much but I did find a tune I'm comfortable using, completely missed the first apex of Spoon corner on this lap which cost me quite a lot because I thought I was going off so slowed down too much.

I've sent Jerome a PM with my time because the submission form isn't showing for me, most likely my ridiculously slow internet speed lately.
 
...other concerns presided over racing tonight, plus thunderstorms to match...submitting my first time for my 2 points...
 
Just submitted my time. Thanks to FoF for the tune. 👍 Dropped a couple of sec in the Nissan. I tried many things with the WRX and just couldn't get it under 2:20. I even went RWD with it...:crazy:
 

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