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Is it bad that my tyres are half gone by lap 7, especially the fronts 
GTP WRS-Online : Event 30 : Why has it Denso Long? - Apr 4
- Thread starter WRP001
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- Toronto, Canada
- TPC_Gooners
Is it bad that my tyres are half gone by lap 7, especially the fronts
Most people are in the same situation, we're guessing/hoping that it becomes better as we become smoother with more practice.
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- GTP_WRP001
I would think we can extend to 10 laps if we don't push as hard in the high speed corners where the car tends to push. If not there's always the option of four stints 8/7/8/7 although it's hard to imagine making up the thirty seconds lost that way.
Trying to pass anyone close to your speed is going to be tricky. It may make for some interesting short pitting strategies to leap frog. Barring a mistake the only real place to make a clean pass is the long front straight, but it requires a good jump on the exit which is hard in dirty air.
Trying to pass anyone close to your speed is going to be tricky. It may make for some interesting short pitting strategies to leap frog. Barring a mistake the only real place to make a clean pass is the long front straight, but it requires a good jump on the exit which is hard in dirty air.
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- GTP_Frank
anyone practising anywhere, or shall i just open the 3D3_Racing Lounge ?
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I was there practicing, but got the boot for the Saturday races. I managed to run about 15 laps and have to break for lunch anyway. I managed a 1'47.099 without any further setup tweaks so 1'46 is in sight. In traffic/practice races yesterday I had a hard time seeing any 1'47 unless I was in the lead -- so quali is going to be important!
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- 17,334
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- GTP_Gravitron
I hope to get a few hours later tonight, maybe 9pm PT and on. No hope of 1:47's at the moment...an hour last night with the guys and I barely made 1:48.9 at the end, with Dion's (Small_Fryz) setup. 👍 He's almost 3sec faster with it. 
You still using CSL's stable tune, Tim?
You still using CSL's stable tune, Tim?
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- GTP_Frank
Last practise, steady run, but nowhere near those times, happy running 1.50.xxx
Have to try some different setups, as i need to do something about that tyre wear.
Have to try some different setups, as i need to do something about that tyre wear.
- 2,114
- England
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The main room has changed to this event now, so you're welcome to join us again.
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Guys the maintenance scheduled for Wednesday has been extended for 12 hours according to the news section in the game, cutting into our EU race 
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- Ostend, Belgium
- Speedy6543
Are you sure Mohit?
I see it's scheduled Wed morning.
Begin: 04/04/2012 07.00 CEST (GMT +2)
End: 04/04/2012 09.00 CEST (GMT +2)
EDIT:
My last news bulletin is from 30th March.
I see it's scheduled Wed morning.
Begin: 04/04/2012 07.00 CEST (GMT +2)
End: 04/04/2012 09.00 CEST (GMT +2)
EDIT:
My last news bulletin is from 30th March.
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- GTP_w-g-e
Yesterday after the races and after GVS practise me and Pekka did a 75 lap bump draft race at Daytona Speedway to break in the car.
The kilometer counter or whatever on the car says 300 km but I'm still at 555 BHP and the oil is not dirty. Anyone knows what's going on?
The kilometer counter or whatever on the car says 300 km but I'm still at 555 BHP and the oil is not dirty. Anyone knows what's going on?
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- Toronto
- GTP_Hydro
Yesterday after the races and after GVS practise me and Pekka did a 75 lap bump draft race at Daytona Speedway to break in the car.
The kilometer counter or whatever on the car says 300 km but I'm still at 555 BHP and the oil is not dirty. Anyone knows what's going on?
Did you install engine upgrade 3 Wes?
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April fools?But Marc kinda killed it before it spread.
I can't believe I forgot it is April 1
Sort of explains the smiley's too 👍
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- GTP_MadMax
That's weird.
Sounds like you didn't get break in credit
You know the only thing that could lower the HP is the engine power limiter so I'm assuming it's at 100%.
Maybe this car doesn't like Daytona?
Smileys have been hacked
You don't say?
Based on the 2 player race with Wesley , I'd say the online break in - does not work..
Might need to test with fuel consumption / tyre wear on too , just to be sure.
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You need fuel consumption / tire wear to break in and online race break in definitely works. That's how I broke in this car.
I'm going to have to pull out of this event. Upshift (right) paddle is malfunctioning and just won't work consistently. It started last night in the final laps of a practice race and this morning it's horrible. Ever other shift is a double shift or a skipped shift. I tried to map a button to up shift, but after 3-4 laps my wrist hurt. There's just no button in a proper position to make work without discomfort.
I'm going to have to pull out of this event. Upshift (right) paddle is malfunctioning and just won't work consistently. It started last night in the final laps of a practice race and this morning it's horrible. Ever other shift is a double shift or a skipped shift. I tried to map a button to up shift, but after 3-4 laps my wrist hurt. There's just no button in a proper position to make work without discomfort.
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You don't say?
Based on the 2 player race with Wesley , I'd say the online break in - does not work..
Might need to test with fuel consumption / tyre wear on too , just to be sure.
I'm breaking my car exclusively online, doing races at GVS with 3-4 other people, and its working.
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- Toronto
- GTP_Hydro
You don't say?
Based on the 2 player race with Wesley , I'd say the online break in - does not work..
Might need to test with fuel consumption / tyre wear on too , just to be sure.
I can't believe you started a thread about April Fools smileys
I have a feeling yourself and Wes are pulling one as well...like you two don't know how to break in a car...
- 2,912
- Antwerp
- GTP_Frank
In the 3D3_Racing Lounge, for some practise and tyre wear tests.
Wes is in the room aswell, feel free to join.👍
Wes is in the room aswell, feel free to join.👍
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- Speedy6543
^ Coming. :stupid_April_fools_smiley:
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From this thread.
Changed in red.
You may not like my gearing but key is to use 1 gear higher than what you think you should use. I never use 1st gear; I use 3rd gear through the first corner and the corner out of the second tunnel. It may feel slow but laptimes don't lie. And it also helps with tyres wear.
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