GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 52 : Mount Maserati

[Gravitron]

Man, the next person to pass me up needs to put up some good out-of-control pics. I'll start. Surely you can beat these?

And maybe this'll help with shifting; 2nd to 3rd is a fairly important decision.

 

[Vagabond]

Great pics Lucas - I had a similar experience in week 2 with the Supra. Not been too bad with this one so far....

Having a hard time coming to terms with this car... Can't figure out which gear to be in most of the time:

T1: 18.561
T2: 29.308
T3: 24.650

Trying to slow down to go faster, but I'm just slowing down.

Its one of those where you have to thrash it mercilessly Tim. Smooth steering inputs and once you have traction, just mash the throttle. And take it right up to the red-line before shifting. If you get the line right, the 1st sector can be taken in 4th all the way to the braking point for the first tunnel, then down to 2nd for the apex. 2nd for the sharp right after the tunnel, then 3rd for the next right and the left through the second tunnel. 2nd for the long left after the back straight. 2nd again for the right hander at the end of sector 3, up to 3rd then back down to 2nd for the hairpin. 3rd for the chicane. You can take the chicane in 4th but if you're off the optimum line just a fraction, you lose too much speed so 3rd is a good compromise. Hope that helps a bit - seems to be working ok for me.

I'm having trouble beating my current lap. Seen better sectors but can't sew them up yet. This one is going to eat some hours this week.... it already took all my time from the Lotus at Suzuka in the last 2 days.

Tempted to dust off the WRS dust by this, like the track (who doesn't?), car is a hoot to drive and I actually have an interest in GT5 again! Some new names around, which is good.

Hey Nigel Don't think, just do it. You know you want to.

 

[chukabilly]

Worst corner for me is that sweeper at the beginning of t3. Never have been good at it.

Nice splits! 👍

If you are talking about that left hander at the bottom of the hill just as the t3 sector time comes up, I use the exit as my visual guide. The sooner I get straight with that rumble strip, the faster to the line.

If you are using bumper cam, the driver is on the left side of the car, so there is more "car" on the right side of your screen. That is a corner where those inches will make or break your exit speed.

I've tried popping second gear to hug the inside. I've tried holding third gear. I've yet to find a sweet spot. My t3 is going to kill me if I don't tighten it up, so let me know if you find something!!

edit: Awesome pics, Lucas!!

 

[Vagabond]

I've tried popping second gear to hug the inside. I've tried holding third gear. I've yet to find a sweet spot. My t3 is going to kill me if I don't tighten it up, so let me know if you find something!!

2nd for the apex. Brake nice and early, smooth shift down to 2nd well before the apex. Not too wide an entry but point it at the inside to keep a tight line when you get back on the power, then get back on full throttle early. If you nail it right, you don't even need to use all the track on the exit as the car straightens up earlier and you get a better drive up the hill as you change up to 3rd.

 

[chukabilly]

2nd for the apex. Brake nice and early, smooth shift down to 2nd well before the apex. Not too wide an entry but point it at the inside to keep a tight line when you get back on the power, then get back on full throttle early. If you nail it right, you don't even need to use all the track on the exit as the car straightens up earlier and you get a better drive up the hill as you change up to 3rd.

Thank you, Chris!! 👍

I'm just sitting down to my morning session, so I'm going to try that straightaway!

 

[jtv90069]

Had another run and made some improvements through most of the lap, still in different laps been .3 faster through T1&2 and lost it and been .5 slower in T1&2 and caught most by the end. Have a lot to work on to get a single solid lap but I am taking steps towards it.

18.484
29.174
24.720

 

[Cats_PJs]

Thanks Chuk and Chris for the tips.

I need to find the correct braking point so I can get to the inside on a consistent basis.

Found that second gear is the way to go, or the car just won't accelerate. Probably won't have time to work on it today though.

 

[MilleRSVR]

Just had a 18.2xx T1, couldn't finish off the lap clean though.

Getting frustrated now, need to take a break. I can't drive this car angry, banging off the walls everywhere now.

Wish this thing had stiffer springs and a taller 2nd gear.

 

[Allibubba99]

Wow this combo is fun but it is also going to drive me nuts!

19.280
29.433
24.899

 

[MilleRSVR]

Wow this combo is fun but it is also going to drive me nuts!

I know the feeling Al.

If you push this big thing a bit to much it will bite you.

 

[anastasis14]

18.554
29.083
24.551I'm bad

18.643
28.959
24.649

Combining best from all splits come to more than 0.5 sec faster

18.481
29.137
24.409

18.599
29.051
24.351

 

[Sjaak]

Great combo Lucas:tup:

First session,

18.602
29.059
24.331

 

[munch2112]

A few more laps and some new splits from me!

T1: 18.592
T2: 29.415
T3: 24.443

Can still see where I need to improve... And that's T2!

Still going forward though 👍

 

[anastasis14]

Definitely many more into it :

18.476
29.049
24.318

 

[Usual Suspect]

Another session and still enjoying but i think it can became crazy at the end of the week

T1: 18.093
T2: 28.873
T3: 24.317 (and then i choke big time, as usual )

B/B 6/7 AbS 2

 

[Gravitron]

Joao! Slow down! Nice T1, best on the board. 👍

And thanks for the shift point tips, Chris. I think I'm doing the same for all that you mentioned, except I was going down to 2nd for that left between the 2nd and 3rd tunnels...gotta try staying in 3rd gear, like you suggest. 👍

 

[teecro]

Managed to get more time today and didn't yield anything good for about 2 hours.
Persistence finally paid off for today.

18.474
29.177
24.699

 

[chukabilly]

For the record, my "morning " session has been 7 hours of nearly continuous driving!

Many thanks to Chris! Without your help, this would not have been possible!

T1: 18.226
T2: 28.857
T3: 24.431

Sectors 2 and 3 are a tenth off my PB, but I've taken a full half second off my total time! That's a good day!!

Racing On!!

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

My best T1 and T3s so far, had a 29.0xx in T2 but ruined it on this lap.

18.599
29.373
24.638

 

[mohitraina91]

Some great times up there , especially UsualSuspect and Blair 👍, and the aliens at the top .

T1: 18.372
T2: 29.007
T3: 24.464


I see where I'm losing a chunk, but don't know where I'm going wrong.

 

[Racer_LP]

Another session and still enjoying but i think it can became crazy at the end of the week

T1: 18.093
T2: 28.873
T3: 24.317 (and then i choke big time, as usual )

B/B 6/7 AbS 2

Nice T1

Did some more laps today and was almost 0.4 seconds faster at the line with these splits:

18.374
28.889
24.155

 

[btcanon]

New splits for me...

T1: 18.924
T2: 29.956
T3: 24.699

Slowly shaving.

 

[DDiamond]

19.124
30.004
25.090

 

[w-g-e]

First 20 min:
T1: 18.225
T2: 28.607
T3: 24.194

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Sorry Lucas, I still haven't tried this yet, but I'm not sure I can compete against Joao driving like an alien or Chuk doing it as a full time job (with overtime)

Will try and get a session in tonight

 

[Gravitron]

Annoying, aren't they.

Personally I'm now shooting for just matching Blair.

Nice "20min" Wes!

 

[chukabilly]

Chuk doing it as a full time job (with overtime)

And it's still not enough!!!

I drove for hours today, took a full half second off my time [thanks, Chris!], and only lost two positions! [So far!]

I might be able to get another half second off my total time, but I will need both Luck and Discipline to do it. I tend to throw away laps quickly if I don't get in front of the ghost right away. I will need to chase this one for a while, I would think.

This is all your fault, Lucas!!

Racing On!

 

[DDiamond]

My best T1 and T3s so far, had a 29.0xx in T2 but ruined it on this lap.

18.599
29.373
24.638

👍 Leading the D4 charge!

 

[the_wilco]

New splits after a couple of hours tonight.

18.350
29.543
24.603

Happy with my T1, I just wish I could do it more often. Messed up T2 though. Over half a second better overall. Settled on rear biased brakes, think this was with 5/8.

 

[kattcool106]

My 1st session

T1: 18.504
T2: 28.956
T3: 24.338

Definately more time to come off , this is definately an addictive combo.