GT4 WRS Week 64 : "Vette on the Ring... second edition"
- Thread starter Tedehur
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Just ran my first two laps, not going to check the splits on the second one because it's nowhere near the fastest I can do, but I will go so far to say this is a nice combo. Very stable and forgiving car, this Corvette, but it feels like less than the 700bhp / 1025kg it is. Fast in the bends, not so impressive on the bits between them. Oh well, real men overtake in corners 
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DE
👍DE
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Before I do 1.03.7 at the T2 and 3.00.1 at the T6 but I touch the guardrail on the Carussel!!!
I think 2.59.9 at the T6 not is impossible! 👍
I think 2.59.9 at the T6 not is impossible! 👍
Pink_the_Floyd
(Banned)
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Long time since I last been here a tthe WRS, since week 8 I think 
I don't think I'm in a division anymore, what do I need to do to get back in here?
I was in D2 before...
I don't think I'm in a division anymore, what do I need to do to get back in here?
I was in D2 before...
- 543
Heh, good to see that I'm not the only one going through a GT4/WRS revival phase ^^ Last time I dropped in here was week 10.
Unfortunately, my spectacular middle-of-division-3 skill has not carried through with me
and my T9 time is somewhere in the 5:07s. Maybe a racecar at the Ring wasn't the best place to restart at, but it's a fun track - doesn't get repetitive.
Having fun here, although I hope my times get...slightly better.
Unfortunately, my spectacular middle-of-division-3 skill has not carried through with me
and my T9 time is somewhere in the 5:07s. Maybe a racecar at the Ring wasn't the best place to restart at, but it's a fun track - doesn't get repetitive. Having fun here, although I hope my times get...slightly better.
- 616
Had a whole 1.5 hours with nothing to do tonight so this looked interesting. The Vette's not quite as wild as the little mano-a-mano Kent and I did on the ring in the McLaren a while back, but it's really quite a nice handling car to drive nonetheless. Good power, brakes, aero package, nice and neutral handling on the RM's. Very nicely set up Cyril. 👍
Hope to get another chance to clean up some real loose sectors on the back. I can see another 3-4 seconds at T9 with a tight lap, but if I don't get to it......no biggie. It's fun to post in WRS again.
T1: 1'04.466
T2: 3'02.381
T3: 4'36.758
Later all.
Hope to get another chance to clean up some real loose sectors on the back. I can see another 3-4 seconds at T9 with a tight lap, but if I don't get to it......no biggie. It's fun to post in WRS again.
T1: 1'04.466
T2: 3'02.381
T3: 4'36.758
Later all.
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- GTP_InsaneRacer
Spent a couple more hours after a little change in driving. It never occured to me to use gas and brake together until i read this:
Now, it's easy to stay on the track at least until t7 or 8 before i usually goof up the lap, instead of losing it somewhere between start and t1.
New splits
T2:1'05.649
T6:3'05.972
T9:4'41.416
Dr_Watson
Now, it's easy to stay on the track at least until t7 or 8 before i usually goof up the lap, instead of losing it somewhere between start and t1.
New splits
T2:1'05.649
T6:3'05.972
T9:4'41.416
Pink_the_Floyd
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Any confirmation on this would be great before I start to run the whole thing...
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- GTP_MisterWeary
Pink_the_FloydAny confirmation on this would be great before I start to run the whole thing...
We've had other people who've been absent for a while asking the same question but they've always simply rejoined at the division they were originally in, so I'd say you'll just remain in D2 👍
Oh and by the way Brad, I wasn't joking about the wager...should I beat you this week this could be your new avatar:
So get the lead out my friend
well I got my dfp today. I am happy and sad to say that it is very different. I have used it for 2 hours with low powered cars and am now starting to get clean laps. My last time that I posted will be my final because I will not touch that time for quite a while. I may not be doing well next week either but oh well. Getting the wheel makes the game seem brand new its so much fun. Pointless talking over, have fun guys
Laurence5905
Premium
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LeadSlead#2
Is it against the rules to use a LOWER power setting? I mean, you can use a HARDER tire than the rules call for, so why not a lower power setting? Seems to make sense to me, but I've never tried it, so I just don't know...
Cyril -- how about an official ruling on this? Lower power OK or not?
Iceman
Staff Emeritus
- 5,491
- Wisconsin, USA
I don't think there would be any case where lowering the power would prove an advantage. Even if it helps wheel spin, the car will be overtaken easily on straight portions of the track and on corner exit. So in my opinion there would be really no need to change it from what Cyril specifies.
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KLR142
Who hasn't gotten a clean lap around at N-ring by now? 700hp isn't that hard to control. I love this car here, it absorbs most of the bumps, and sticks like glue. Am I confident that I'll have a good time? not really, it's a LONG track, but I am confident in a good solid lap.
- 2,670
- Portland, OR
- GTP_KLR142
There can be clean laps, but they can be slow at the same time. Not everyone knows the track, and has tons of time to play. I'm giving a reason as to why someone might want to lower the power. I have made it cleanly around the track, I have not made it cleanly around the track to my theoretical capabilites, nor even 5 seconds close to it. Then again, I haven't played it since last week...
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- AngelCreator
- AngelCreator
I'm sending in my time now, I know I can go a little faster but not clean.
Laurence5905
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Well, here are some more splits for me... A pretty good improvement, and I knocked more than 1.5 seconds off my final time... (Still next-to-last in Div. 2, though. *sigh* I miss Div. 3 
)
T2: 1'07.877
T6: 3'11.749
T9: 4'54.194
350 gears, of course.
On another topic, I agree with KLR142 -- I think there are times when lower power will help run a cleaner race. The most powerful car doesn't always win, but the one who runs the cleanest around the track usually does. I was just hoping for a clear ruling to see if it's legal or not to run with a lower power setting. I didn't mean to start a debate on whether or not it's advantageous -- let each driver decide that for himself, as long as it's legal to try it.
)T2: 1'07.877
T6: 3'11.749
T9: 4'54.194
350 gears, of course.
On another topic, I agree with KLR142 -- I think there are times when lower power will help run a cleaner race. The most powerful car doesn't always win, but the one who runs the cleanest around the track usually does. I was just hoping for a clear ruling to see if it's legal or not to run with a lower power setting. I didn't mean to start a debate on whether or not it's advantageous -- let each driver decide that for himself, as long as it's legal to try it.
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- Devon
ive submitted now, just the one clean lap as usual for me at the ring. Its too long not to crash because i dont like taking it steady 
Oh well, i almost beat the easy barrier.
Oh well, i almost beat the easy barrier.- 757
KLR142
OK, OK, didn't mean to offend.
I've had about 5 goes at it, ~45min / try, and i haven't gotten close to my fast-lap which i got the first session, so i think i'll be submitting tonight. I know i'm faster in some sections, but OVERALL, i can't string together multiple sections, and i'd be fighting for hundredths anyway, so it's not worth it for me so I believe i'm at my limit.
PS, any word about Wk 65?
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- Kent, UK.
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ICallShotgun
Daihatsu Midget - Test track?
This weeks really showed up my driving. It's been mentioned elsewhere that although Div 2 and 3 are alot slower than our resident aliens we're probably still quicker than the average gamer but I feel like a complete novice this week up against you guy's.
Unless I manage to "pull a blinder" tomorrow night, it looks as though I'll be submitting my board time.
Still enjoyed it and I still plan to take my RL car over there next year, (it's a Mini for anyone who's interested, it's considerably less then 700HP though
). I'll be staying away from the GT version of the green hell for a little while though. See you all next week. 👍
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SuperT
you can smell the envy on me... driving the ring is a life long ambition of mine. don't forget to get the sticker for your window, and wear it like a badge of honor.
oh and... second stint splits:
1'03.722
3'01.432
4'33.864
not too much of an improvement... made a 1/2 second mistake in adenauer forst. just glad I got a chance to have another go... its been too bloody hot in my apt to do anything but lay on the floor sweating. (its still 87°F @ 2:30am)
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- Ballstothewall1
SuperTUnless I manage to "pull a blinder" tomorrow night, it looks as though I'll be submitting my board time.
Can anyone say 'loser!'
Here Darren, take your pick.........
OR (my favourite) 
OR 
Your choice matieboy!
But given the location of the race............the middle one's the most appropriate, I think?
Neil
- 287
- GTP_sausages
Whoa - completely lost track of time and thought I had another week left
New splits:
1'05.249
3'03.608
4'39.248
Not a great end to the lap though - went too cautious.
Might have one last stab at it tonight, but that's probably what I'll submit.
Annoying isn't it when you can can clearly see a significantly faster lap but can't string a clean one together
New splits:
1'05.249
3'03.608
4'39.248
Not a great end to the lap though - went too cautious.
Might have one last stab at it tonight, but that's probably what I'll submit.
Annoying isn't it when you can can clearly see a significantly faster lap but can't string a clean one together
