GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 11 : NASCAR - WRS Style
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I will test it out by buying a different car and see if I can improve. If only the PSN was up though, I could gift myself any one of them, since I have them all on my main account.
Jake
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- 1,235
- Fairfield, CT
- GTP_Jake / XRef
If only the PSN was up though, I could gift myself any one of them, since I have them all on my main account.
It's too bad about the PSN or I could have saved some cash. Also, it's nice to be back at my place with the new G27 rig. My old DFP at chuks has had it. The perforations on the grips are worn off, I wonder how many miles that thing has on it...
- 499
- Hobart, Tas
- X3rx3s44
Hi all,
This is my first WRS event as I am still awaiting divisional placement.
However, after winning a Nascar from the Special Event because all of mine are on my Primary (non-GTP_) account I thought I would give this a quick rumble and see how I fared...
New car, RM tyres, oil change and what I consider my "base" setup I sort-of standardised for most cars. I completed a 10 lap shakedown and so far my best was;
22.801
21.044
17.983
I expect all sectors to improve as the engine breaks-in and I learn how this beast handles but I have been up in both T1 and T3 by about .45 (T1 + T3) just not on this lap in question.
Just out of curiosity, who else is running nothing but ABS = 1?
It is incredible how gentle throttle application must be in order to avoid breaking the back-end loose... Good fun though! Look forward to seeing how I can match up against you all and hearing back about my Qualifier times too!
This is my first WRS event as I am still awaiting divisional placement.
However, after winning a Nascar from the Special Event because all of mine are on my Primary (non-GTP_) account I thought I would give this a quick rumble and see how I fared...
New car, RM tyres, oil change and what I consider my "base" setup I sort-of standardised for most cars. I completed a 10 lap shakedown and so far my best was;
22.801
21.044
17.983
I expect all sectors to improve as the engine breaks-in and I learn how this beast handles but I have been up in both T1 and T3 by about .45 (T1 + T3) just not on this lap in question.
Just out of curiosity, who else is running nothing but ABS = 1?
It is incredible how gentle throttle application must be in order to avoid breaking the back-end loose... Good fun though! Look forward to seeing how I can match up against you all and hearing back about my Qualifier times too!
- 8,642
- London
- GTP_Stotty
- 192
- GTP_ScepTer_ / ScepTer_
Second gear for me, in that corner. I've settled on 226mph for my final gearing, but have lengthened 1st gear slightly so I'm not bouncing off the limiter between the hairpins and it seems to help control the wheel spin out of the second hairpin. I tried the 217 final but the rpms seemed a bit too high running down the straight and the slow speed corners required a bit more throttle finesse to get out of cleanly.
- 89
- GTP_Smokes
The long weekend and the PSN being down have really thrown me off, not to mention playoff hockey. I didn't remember to submit for last week, not that my time was very good but I like to participate, oh well. Congrats to the 40 something that did though. DDiamond the lone rep for Div 5 way to go man!
I'll be running this week on my main account until the servers are back up, I just don't have the time at the present to be grinding when I have all the NASCARS on my other account. I only get like an hour, if that, after everyones asleep to get it on before I'm to tired to concentrate.
Good Luck everybody! Have fun messing with your setups trying to make these cars turn right!
I'll be running this week on my main account until the servers are back up, I just don't have the time at the present to be grinding when I have all the NASCARS on my other account. I only get like an hour, if that, after everyones asleep to get it on before I'm to tired to concentrate.
Good Luck everybody! Have fun messing with your setups trying to make these cars turn right!
- 2,809
- LoomRock, CA
- GTP_LeftyWright
Sitting at 700 the car was just starting to step out, a little compensation to my foot and another .7 off the OT and .2 off the shows and moved me up to 19th
.T1: 23.094
T2: 21.650
T3: 18.422
I still want another .3 out of the shows and the OT before it's 750 time
I think I'm going to play w/ removing the TC completely while I'm still down on power so I can adjust easier before Armageddon
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- 499
- Hobart, Tas
- X3rx3s44
New update before bed:
Car now run in... just! Not tweaked any setup aside from Tranny... yet!
T1: 22.476
T2: 21.110 <<< I'm struggling with the Turn 6 long left-hander there... Have been .2 faster when I manage to get it right...
T3: 17.856
Still think I can find much more time in all sectors if I can dial out some understeer...
Look forward to getting my divisional qualifier results back to know who I should be comparing too...
4am here so I need some sleep, can't concentrate anymore... Good luck all! 👍
Xerxes.
Car now run in... just! Not tweaked any setup aside from Tranny... yet!
T1: 22.476
T2: 21.110 <<< I'm struggling with the Turn 6 long left-hander there... Have been .2 faster when I manage to get it right...
T3: 17.856
Still think I can find much more time in all sectors if I can dial out some understeer...
Look forward to getting my divisional qualifier results back to know who I should be comparing too...
4am here so I need some sleep, can't concentrate anymore... Good luck all! 👍
Xerxes.
Usual Suspect
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- 732
- Portugal
- GTP_UsualSuspect
Minor improvement, still trying new lines
T1: 22.699
T2: 21.345
T3: 17.941
T1: 22.699
T2: 21.345
T3: 17.941
- 4,455
- Teesdale
- GTP_Vagabond
Hahaha, its like a day at the beach.... I'm not very good at this one thus far, I think its fair to say. May have some times to post at some point if I can keep it on the track. 
Oh look, Zoki's leading. That's becoming a habit mate.
Oh look, Zoki's leading. That's becoming a habit mate.
- 2,376
- Stockholm, Swe
- GTP_Anghammarad
22.663
20.972
18.019
20.972
18.019
Usual Suspect
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- 732
- Portugal
- GTP_UsualSuspect
- 2,809
- LoomRock, CA
- GTP_LeftyWright
I think I have found the threshold for the tires and it seems to be at around 700 hp. The work in the interior of the track is much more affective at that Hp to traction coefficient. There seems to be a big fall off after that and it starts to be a big challenge to eclipse that barrier. After I get my setup sorted I am going to start reading everyone’s suggestions as to what they are having success with. I did have to start work developing the setup to my legal entry using the package that I work on from my evil super secret car.
If PSN would pop up I could start my Clone a day project but oh well I guess I will have to do grinding and then purchasing and then setup development…
If PSN would pop up I could start my Clone a day project but oh well I guess I will have to do grinding and then purchasing and then setup development…
chukabilly
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- 1,080
- Canaan, CT
- GTP_CHUK
O.K., it's spring here in the Northeast of the U.S.A. and that means yard work. I like yard work, NOT!!! But it has to be done. The good thing is that it gives me a chance to mentally run laps and think about my tune. I have a couple of ideas that I feel would improve it, and I'll keep you posted. I did get to run some laps today between a couple of different cars and came to this conclusion: the gearing choice is just as important as the set-up you run. I built a checklist in my head of what I think are the most important aspects of this weeks race.
1. You need to be at 190+ m.p.h. at the start/finish line. If you're not, then you won't catch up, and/or are being passed by people with a strong t3. This is the goal of your tranny setting.
2. The key to the exits is no different than any other car. The sooner you are on the gas, the faster you are. Since the heavy front end doesn't want to move, I try to move the back end first, then accelerate once the rear is pointed in the right direction. That's why I stiffened the front and softened the rear. The weight of the car is already about as forward as it can go, it can't move backward, so the suspension has to absorb the force under braking before it can steer.
3. This leads me to cornering speed. Indy is flat, so that means the toe package between front and rear have to be good. The car is heavy with a boatload of horsepower, so I'm going to use only as much camber as I need to. The idea is to use toe for the low speed corners and camber for the high speed corners.
4. When I'm setting the toe and camber, I listen for tire squeal under hard braking. Even though a higher toe and/or camber will help for turning, I still need to be able to brake quickly without burning the tires. I limit them as much as possible. This weeks settings are somewhat unusual for me, as most of the time I hardly use half of what's available, but these cars are heavy and powerful, racing on a very flat but consistent surface.
I'm still improving my line, and in practice today I did .330 in t1, but finished .070 behind my best lap. I saved that ghost, though, and I'll be going after him first thing tomorrow morning! The two things that always slow me down are not being patient enough through a corner and not being consistent enough to drive the line time after time.
Sorry for rambling, just throwing it out there. It's better than yard work!
Race On!!
1. You need to be at 190+ m.p.h. at the start/finish line. If you're not, then you won't catch up, and/or are being passed by people with a strong t3. This is the goal of your tranny setting.
2. The key to the exits is no different than any other car. The sooner you are on the gas, the faster you are. Since the heavy front end doesn't want to move, I try to move the back end first, then accelerate once the rear is pointed in the right direction. That's why I stiffened the front and softened the rear. The weight of the car is already about as forward as it can go, it can't move backward, so the suspension has to absorb the force under braking before it can steer.
3. This leads me to cornering speed. Indy is flat, so that means the toe package between front and rear have to be good. The car is heavy with a boatload of horsepower, so I'm going to use only as much camber as I need to. The idea is to use toe for the low speed corners and camber for the high speed corners.
4. When I'm setting the toe and camber, I listen for tire squeal under hard braking. Even though a higher toe and/or camber will help for turning, I still need to be able to brake quickly without burning the tires. I limit them as much as possible. This weeks settings are somewhat unusual for me, as most of the time I hardly use half of what's available, but these cars are heavy and powerful, racing on a very flat but consistent surface.
I'm still improving my line, and in practice today I did .330 in t1, but finished .070 behind my best lap. I saved that ghost, though, and I'll be going after him first thing tomorrow morning! The two things that always slow me down are not being patient enough through a corner and not being consistent enough to drive the line time after time.
Sorry for rambling, just throwing it out there. It's better than yard work!
Race On!!
- 602
- Auburn, CA
- GTP_RaceRyder
Not one of my strong points, Tuning.
T1: 23.218
T2: 21.900
T3: 18.829
T1: 23.218
T2: 21.900
T3: 18.829
- 263
- GTP_BloodiMayhem
OK, I am seriously struggling with this one, BUT, I soldier on as always.
QUESTION: I had to buy a new Nascar, How many laps are you guys turning until you have refresh the oil and get a HP boost?
The biggest problem i am having is the tuning, If i could get the back end of the car to stay behind the front, i MIGHT be ok.
Started playing with some of the suggested setups last night, still plenty of work to be done yet.
Cheers All !!!
QUESTION: I had to buy a new Nascar, How many laps are you guys turning until you have refresh the oil and get a HP boost?
The biggest problem i am having is the tuning, If i could get the back end of the car to stay behind the front, i MIGHT be ok.
Started playing with some of the suggested setups last night, still plenty of work to be done yet.
Cheers All !!!
