GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 24 : Running Through London Topless

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Was struggling in T2 in 15.9xx but a dab of HB fixed that and am pretty much knocking in 15.6xx regularly now. I can see whoever nails that last corner of T3 will be rewarded this week.

Again with the handbrake? Awesome. The only turn in T2 where handbrake would work is Trafalgar Square, with the wide-left red-and-white rumble-runoff, right? Hadn't thought of using HB there...

Sure you're not my long lost twin brother?
:D

Well, I *did* tell you my grandparents came to the US from Belgium, didn't I? :dopey:
 
I'd work on getting a rhythm in T3 first Matt - you can lose half a second through there without even noticing. This week will be another one where the last sector shakes the leaderboard up alot. :)

Yes - I will also be doing this and probably start beating previous best with slower splits. 👍
 
I'd work on getting a rhythm in T3 first Matt - you can lose half a second through there without even noticing. This week will be another one where the last sector shakes the leaderboard up alot. :)

My lap was going to be scrapped, a tenth down on my best at the end of T2, but then I was 4 tenths up when I crossed the line :D. I even went sideways through the first two corners of T3 :) Might be a trick for getting the car lined up for the second 90 degree turn.
 
Heh, I meant the lap for this combo that he was worried about, Kev... :) I suppose it is a bit premature to be posting that now though... 💡
I wanted to let the admins know that I'm not submitting a doubtful lap. And it's highly unlikely I'll beat that lap.

Thanks again.👍
 
Every time i have a faster lap going.....

*Thud*
:banghead:

Now I forget to save the replay. :banghead:

New splits for real this time.

T1: 14.257
T2: 15.896
 
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14.090
15.663


Good T3 and a gain of 7 hundredths. Tough session of 90 mins....not happy with T2 for most of the laps. Saw a sweet 14.001 T1 tho!

Edit:
14.041
15.524

A balls to the wall effort. Sweet all the way round but sheesh Im not sure how I avoided contact a couple of times. Not quite as close as in wes' pics but not far off....

This might be my submission.... Best lap by a mile.
 
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I wanted to let the admins know that I'm not submitting a doubtful lap. And it's highly unlikely I'll beat that lap.

Thanks again.👍

Do you mean that you won't be submitting that lap, or that you will be, since it's been declared clean?

I'm perfectly fine with your lap, now that you have a replay check verification in addition to the pics. 👍
 
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Again with the handbrake? Awesome. The only turn in T2 where handbrake would work is Trafalgar Square, with the wide-left red-and-white rumble-runoff, right? Hadn't thought of using HB there...

Usually I don't use it but just happens that these last 2 events seemed to warrant it. Yes that is the corner, I'm coming out from wide and then straighten it up a bit for the better exit. I will try to stay a bit tighter to the inside next to see if I can improve.

+1 for first gear in turn 1 - you want to NEVER be worrying the outer rumbles either, IMHO - if you get over remotely near them, abandon - or practice the rest of the corners

I'm finding in turn 1 that 1st helps to change direction quicker, but I loose drive changing to 2nd. Staying in 2nd I have to slow the corner a bit more but drive out is much better. Results are much the same really, although I do tend to use those rumbles on exit, I've looped it a couple of times when I don't run out to the rumbles :crazy:

I am trying to maximize Turn 1 and the last 2 turns of T3, I think those are the most critical for fast time here. I experimented with 2nd and 3rd at the last turn, so far 3rd is the winner. I'm finding the higher gears seem to drive out a lot better.

Edit:
14.021
15.652

Found out how to get through T2 without HB now, less limbs to use means more consistent. This is a submittable lap as it is, but have seen 0.2 better in T3 but don't think i'll string them all together.
Definately prefer to stay in 2nd for the 1st corner now.
 
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EDK
Do you mean that you won't be submitting that lap, or that you will be, since it's been declared clean?

I'm perfectly fine with your lap, now that you have a replay check verification in addition to the pics. 👍
That I will be.:dopey:
 
14.090
15.663


Good T3 and a gain of 7 hundredths. Tough session of 90 mins....not happy with T2 for most of the laps. Saw a sweet 14.001 T1 tho!

Edit:
14.041
15.524

A balls to the wall effort. Sweet all the way round but sheesh Im not sure how I avoided contact a couple of times. Not quite as close as in wes' pics but not far off....

This might be my submission.... Best lap by a mile.

Your ripping this track up with your DS3. Really nice splits Millross.
 
New best laptime. Not happy still but ok.

T1: 13.979
T2: 15.244

Bad T1, ok T2, ok T3.

EDIT:

Now happy:)

T1: 13.909
T2: 15.233

I think this laptime maybe i win.👍
 
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New best laptime. Not happy still but ok.

T1: 13.979
T2: 15.244

Bad T1, ok T2, ok T3.

EDIT:

Now happy:)

T1: 13.909
T2: 15.233

I think this laptime maybe i win.👍
I wouldn't be too sure on that.:sly:
Nice splits.👍
 
I not sure :scared: but maybe because i have good T3 also. But not worry i not registered so cant participate still.:indiff:
Yes, that's the main reason why I said it.
 
OK, I'll admit it, I have no idea how to get time from in T2.
I can see why i am losing it, but getting it done, not possible.
I spun lots of laps tonight and nothing worked for me.
This combo got the better of me this week.
Good combo Kev, just cant get it to mesh for me.
Good luck All.
Cheers !!!
 
I not sure :scared: but maybe because i have good T3 also. But not worry i not registered so cant participate still.:indiff: Thank you too:tup:.
Mind if I ask what division you are in? I don't see your splits on the leaderboard.

haha, nevermind, just read your whole reply :) more future D1 material i reckon.
 
14.311
15.641

Wow, another tight week. About 0.2 improvement over your previous splits gained you about 10 spots on the LB! Rock it, Brother. 👍
Hope to join you there soon!

OK, I'll admit it, I have no idea how to get time from in T2.
I can see why i am losing it, but getting it done, not possible.
I spun lots of laps tonight and nothing worked for me.
This combo got the better of me this week.
Good combo Kev, just cant get it to mesh for me.
Good luck All.
Cheers !!!

Adam, the S's in T2 were giving me problems when I was using the wheel, specifically the transition from the 1st left to the 2nd right. I could feel something in the force-feedback if I tapped the brake at the wrong spot. When I figured out that any brake tap there needs to happen only while the wheel was straight-ahead, the unsettling mid-corner stopped. I'll go back to the wheel to try to fix my problems there, but using the DS3 seemed much easier, for the track as a whole.
Alternatively, you might try describing your techniques for us and maybe someone could find a useful tip to give?


This might be grasping at straws, but I'm curious about how you fast guys treat tight turns like turn 1, where the obvious line is to cut onto the rumbles/sidewalk, getting you a little air. My reflex is to wait until it settles/lands before powering-on.
-> Probably better to only let the right tires hit the rumble? Meaning, try to take a similar cutting line, but try hard to leave the left wheels on the ground, so you can get on the throttle a little earlier?
 
Wow, another tight week. About 0.2 improvement over your previous splits gained you about 10 spots on the LB! Rock it, Brother. 👍
Hope to join you there soon!
Thanks mate, I've been running another session but no improvement.
My T2 was more luck than skill I guess, T3 is not that great. I guess I'll see you up there some time this week ;)
 
don't think i can squeeze much more out of T1 but am aiming in the 15s in T2, if I achieve that I think my overall time should be good..

T1: 14.127
T2: 16.026
 
Got PBs on the first 2 splits and put it together with a pretty good T3.

14.173
15.787

Still using TCS at 2.
 
I'm using BB 3/5 ABS 1 - don't know if that will help anyone or not. :) No TCS.
 
Cheers Jack :)
I do love the street circuits.

Peter - fetchy didnt seem to like your splits!

I think he got the bone this time :)
I think it's going to be tight at the top of D2 this week, that T3 is going to make or break the lap. G27 yet, I will come to see you off to D1 when you get it 👍

@SuperSic , nice splits mate. Haha "I will be arrest" , love it :sly:
 
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