- 98
- Mechelen
- pitskater
I tried until TCS 8, but the difference in grip between tyres on 10 or on 7 is too big.
GTP WRS-Online Event 2 : FXXza Irresistibile! - February 5, 2014
- Thread starter Allibubba99
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I tried until TCS 8, but the difference in grip between tyres on 10 or on 7 is too big.
- 231
- Rio de Janeiro
- RowdLL
Hi, I`m new to the WRS, ran events 121 and 122 while on vacations, but now it is harder for me to participate because of the timezone differences between where I am and each of the 3 room zones. For me it is a choice between 6pm (EU), 1am (NA) or 6am (NZ), which is hard to do.
I know a lot of people probably also have to adapt their daily routine to race online, and I could try waking up really early for the 6am race, but just a quick newbie quesiton: room times have always been like this? Any chance to create a new one in the future or moving the start times a bit?
I know a lot of people probably also have to adapt their daily routine to race online, and I could try waking up really early for the 6am race, but just a quick newbie quesiton: room times have always been like this? Any chance to create a new one in the future or moving the start times a bit?
- 11,921
- California
- GTP_WRP001
Unfortunately no. The AU slot is very new and we are struggling for minimum numbers and the other two time slots are well established going on 2.5 years now... They aren't moving. They may shift for a bit during daylight savings changes if Your zone changes at a different date.
We have weekend events at different times monthly if the weekly events don't work for you.
- 17,334
- Seattle
- GTP_Gravitron
Notice!
We've done some testing and the 2nd-stint SS tires can be as bad as SH tires, due to the pit-stop bug.
Therefore, after the first stint you are allowed to switch to Racing Hard tires. We will still qualify and race the first stint on Sport Soft tires.
This has been added to the OP:
Note that after switching you will likely be slightly faster in the corners but the braking distances will be longer. I'm not sure why.
We've done some testing and the 2nd-stint SS tires can be as bad as SH tires, due to the pit-stop bug.
Therefore, after the first stint you are allowed to switch to Racing Hard tires. We will still qualify and race the first stint on Sport Soft tires.
This has been added to the OP:
Note that after switching you will likely be slightly faster in the corners but the braking distances will be longer. I'm not sure why.
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GTP_DeathStar
(Banned)
- 285
- Endor
- GTP_DeathStar
Join Room ID 1472-6681-3243-9092-4999 for some practice laps...if you dare. 
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- 11,921
- California
- GTP_WRP001
Thank you @Gravitron and @hasslemoff for the extra testing and coming up with a nice solution. Given the formation lap is lap 1 this means drivers can pit starting at the end of lap 9 on the lobby lap count right?
As far as procedure goes, for the pre race session we will allow tires up to RH so drivers can practice on new SS or "used" RH tires. Just before quali all drivers will exit track and the restriction will be set to SS. All drivers should switch tires to SS from the driving options screen and then enter pits. Once all drivers are in pits, the director will switch the restriction to allow RH and then hop in and start the event. This way we are sure everyone qualifies and starts race on SS.
Somehow remind yourself to switch tire compounds during your stop in the race. I guarantee at least one or two will forget and have to pit again almost immediately. It has happened to me in the heat of battle. Put a sticky note on your screen if you have too.
this is where a level headed crew chief would be nice. Too bad the game doesn't let us input our default strategy somehow ahead of time (like pit N, add X liters and change to Y tires).For practice on Tuesday we will run some short 5 lap races with all SS tires. Others we will start on SS and require a lap 1 pit and switch to RH.
GTP_DeathStar
(Banned)
- 285
- Endor
- GTP_DeathStar
Open Room ID 1472-6399-9009-5383-0502 for some practice.
...I left a couple guys in there, but I'm gone now, so I'm not responsible for what happens.
...I left a couple guys in there, but I'm gone now, so I'm not responsible for what happens.
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- 11,921
- California
- GTP_WRP001
Well its either:
a) Because I'm evil
b) I thought it provided a better challenge
Your choice.
There is no right answer.
The right answer is actually both of the above.
If I recall though, grip on racing hard is higher, but drops off a cliff once you pass the limit whereas SS tires have a more gradual progression.
Used SS tires post pit are pure evil though.
- 133
- Missouri
- hottracer88
Got a question I can't decide if I should run this race. I know I haven't been able to get a handle on it and might not be able run that well. I wanted to try to do everything and race every week but this week not my cup of tea. What u think my best option and would I be missing out on anything but chance race one week. I know you don't run points or anything but just checking if if make if difference.
GTP_DeathStar
(Banned)
- 285
- Endor
- GTP_DeathStar
I was on the fence too, but I think I might run it now. I need the experience, especially in a car I'm not 100% comfortable with.
- 449
- St. Kitts, West Indies
- GTP_Revoy
Agreed. I bought the car just for the event and this is my first time driving it. Caught me by surprise, the little beast. But as Gravitron mentioned, knowing when and where to break really is crucial.
