Usual Suspect
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GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 12 : Gee Tee Eye
- Thread starter EDK
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- 379
- GTP_Sidplayos2
So you'll be on the list of those buying wheels, perhaps a Fanatec
Problem is you do really need to attack the chicane on the last lap as well. I was the opposite and went too careful, but I also nearly took the same action. At least you know the time is there for you now. I've decided from now on I'm binning it on the last lap if I have to. All or nothing, is my motto for this event now, otherwise the 2nd lap would always be far off the 1st one.
It does give you an appreciation though of real race drivers how they can lap within a couple of hundredths of their time consistently in a race. We're sturggling to do it twice
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- GTP_BloodiMayhem
FINALLY found my way into the '42's!
T1 27.632
T2 33.499
T3 41.563
Cheers All !!!
T1 27.632
T2 33.499
T3 41.563
Cheers All !!!
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So you'll be on the list of those buying wheels, perhaps a Fanatec
Problem is you do really need to attack the chicane on the last lap as well. I was the opposite and went too careful, but I also nearly took the same action. At least you know the time is there for you now. I've decided from now on I'm binning it on the last lap if I have to. All or nothing, is my motto for this event now, otherwise the 2nd lap would always be far off the 1st one.
It does give you an appreciation though of real race drivers how they can lap within a couple of hundredths of their time consistently in a race. We're sturggling to do it twice
You have to attack the chicane, if you don't you'll lose massive time. It's both good and annoying though.
How are people enjoying the "new" track?
I've done some good races here (but on the reverse layout, which I think is better for overtaking), as a TT, I think it's quite good, some very technical corners. I'm struggling to think of any easy corner beyond the first flat-out right-hander in the final sector.
Any street track will be frustrating cos of the walls, but I'm liking this.
chukabilly
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Here's my first splits. It doesn't look like I'll be much of a threat this week. Awesome splits by both Carlos and millross!! 👍👍
T1: 27.387
T2: 33.284
T3: 41.181
T1: 27.387
T2: 33.284
T3: 41.181
- 17,334
- Seattle
- GTP_Gravitron
Nice times GTP_iddledoo! But these aren't showing up on the leaderboard.
You'd be above akmuq and me in Div4!
@Sureboss: I'm loving this combo and would probably put in 20 or more hours if I had the time.
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- LoomRock, CA
- GTP_LeftyWright
The way I look at the chicane is this: There is the "Spool Up" phase and the 2 momentum phases.
The "Spool Up" phase allows you to approach the entry as relaxed as you want as long as you blast the power before you hit the Lft. turn portion clipping point so the you hit the magic # at the S/F line for your attack on T1.
The momentum phase through the chicane takes a deep breath and conviction to Wig Wag through the hard objects wo/ touching anything and still hit the magic #.
If you beat your ghost on L1 don't start thinking that you have to beat your ghost a second time because you just beat the time that is posted on the forum and your now going for your submission overall unless your going for a Grand Slam or your an egomaniac.
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- driehuis (nl)
- GTP_Steven
Something is wrong with your GTP name in connection with the leaderboard causing you not to be picked up by FetchBot so I decided to enter it to the board manually 👍
Great lap by the way!
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- Paducah, KY
- GTP_JBRINKLEY
T1: 27.269
t2: 33.269
t3: 41.017
t2: 33.269
t3: 41.017
- 3,180
- USA
- GTP_CarlosF
Nice work Millross - suspect you're well clear of me at the moment over the 2 laps as my second is not great. I have a self-imposed target for consistency this week, and I've still some way to go!
Shame it's not a one lapper this week
Shame it's not a one lapper this week
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- Odessa, Tx. USA
- spedd1966
Hey guys. I turning fairly decent laps for my division and skill level I'd say but was wondering what setting ya'll are using for this track? Maybe I can pick up somewhere or handle a little better here using something different. Have been just using abs at 6-7 because I saw a very fast guy say he was doing the same but I have tc at 0 and everything else off.
Anyone drastically different? I'm willing to try anything to pick up 1/2 sec or so. Thanks.
Anyone drastically different? I'm willing to try anything to pick up 1/2 sec or so. Thanks.
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- WrecklessAbandon
SPED1966 - Try 6/10 with abs at 2 or even 3 all others off. You can also try steering assist mild or strong. And if youre not already use 2nd for first corner 3rd for all others. The chicane caan be done in 2nd or 3rd, seems to be driver preference. Also as has been discussed, shift point is 6200 - 6500 rpm - NEVER later. Hope that helps.
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- Auburn, CA
- GTP_RaceRyder
Getting off of last place, this is tough.
T1: 27.848
T2: 33.564
T3: 42.201
T1: 27.848
T2: 33.564
T3: 42.201
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- United States
- WrecklessAbandon
@pyxen - Ive yet to see it help, I tried it last week for the first time... ever. I saw I believe eclipsi using it, and gave it a shot, but noticed nothing at all. I tried it this week, and ran slower! From my experience, if I make a jerky abrupt wheel movement, its because I need to, lol. Im still unsure what it does exactly, but I agree using it is lame, however it may help a slow driver learn the necessity of smooth steering inputs. To add to that, changing brake balance and ABS levels are also unnatural and (I believe) be viewed in the same light, along with any other aids. (not the disease hehe)
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- GTP_NIZZY/ cniz
Put my back out last week. Missed the nascars, I have been too sore to sit and look at GTPlanet forum on my pc, never mind trying to get into my cockpit and hotlap. Managed a shot on wednesday but felt very slow. Had a good try tonight and am starting to get a feel for the track. hopefully it will get better by Monday.
Here are my first times
T1:27.221
T2: 32.998
T3: 40.941
Here are my first times
T1:27.221
T2: 32.998
T3: 40.941
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- WrecklessAbandon
27.130 32.638 40.584 - 1'40.352 So happy I could poop 
-- Much more consistent now. 7/10 ABS 3. Set 3 or 4 best 2lap times in a 30 min period. best lap is 1'40.263 but would like to find WGE magic for T3, as my best is 40.425. @sped1966 - brake balance is only adjustable with DFGT and maybe T500RS wheel I believe. I recommend my settings above, even if you cant adjust brake balance the car turns in worlds better with some more anti-lock added. EDIT: FYI no active steering as I said it seems to slow me down, just might come in handy as a learning tool or aid for those using thumbs
-- Much more consistent now. 7/10 ABS 3. Set 3 or 4 best 2lap times in a 30 min period. best lap is 1'40.263 but would like to find WGE magic for T3, as my best is 40.425. @sped1966 - brake balance is only adjustable with DFGT and maybe T500RS wheel I believe. I recommend my settings above, even if you cant adjust brake balance the car turns in worlds better with some more anti-lock added. EDIT: FYI no active steering as I said it seems to slow me down, just might come in handy as a learning tool or aid for those using thumbs
