IndyCar S1 v2.0 Info/Discussion Thread

[LVracerGT]

How about I adjust the transmission to allow an extra 5 mph for drafting on road courses? There are some long straights where you could pick up a lot of speed from drafting (such as Les Combes at Spa, or from the last corner of High Speed Ring all the way to the first braking point).

I decreased the BHP at Daytona so that we were doing about 10mph less (safer speeds=less accidents). Do you want us back to 210/211 mph solo (650 BHP), or a different solo speed?

I think open transmission settings should be used for road courses. It will allow people to customize the gears how the want them and also not shy people away thinking that it's too much work. I agree with the drafting statement for ovals and think we need to keep regulated transmission settings at Indy and Daytona, but for road courses it would provide for more passing opportunities and better racing IMHO.

As for Daytona, I think 650 hp should still be used. Part of what makes IndyCar so exciting on the ovals is the speed. When we're doing 230 at Indy 210 at Daytona should be easy as long as people respect the "lanes" at Daytona.

Also, I think TCS should be turned off for ovals. You don't really need it, and if someone misses the setup TCS is going to keep the car pointing straight.

 

[cgr-10]

I kind of agree with LV on leaving the road course transmission open Joe.

Secondly, who uses any aids on ovals anyway? Surely they just slow you down, I never use them regardless of the car.

 

[Rich S]

ASM is the devils work in the dry and is my only trully hated aid.
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You know I wonder if it might help at Trial Mtn.

 

[DrifterJoe]

OK then, no transmission regulations on road courses, and Daytona back to 650BHP. I presume you also want Daytona back to comfort hards instead of comfort mediums, right?

The only time when traction control may help on an oval is when you've left the pits at Daytona and are getting back up to speed on the apron before rejoining. The rear can occasionally lose grip and slide/spin the tyres, meaning you spin and crash.

 

[cgr-10]

OK then, no transmission regulations on road courses, and Daytona back to 650BHP. I presume you also want Daytona back to comfort hards instead of comfort mediums, right?

The only time when traction control may help on an oval is when you've left the pits at Daytona and are getting back up to speed on the apron before rejoining. The rear can occasionally lose grip and slide/spin the tyres, meaning you spin and crash.

OP updated 👍

You'd have to be haring off from the pits like a complete lunatic to manage that

 

[DrifterJoe]

OP updated 👍

You'd have to be haring off from the pits like a complete lunatic to manage that

So I'm the only one that goes flat out on the apron after leaving the pits? >_> There's 2 horrible bumps down there, which are why it's possible to spin if you're not careful.

You also may want to change the Daytona Oval transmission settings back to 650 BHP speeds in the OP: reset to default, set max speed at the bottom right to 217 mph. Final gear should be 4.230 and 7th gear should be 1.465 .

I'm hoping for a silver FGT in the next OCD update, as my current one is starting to rack up some mileage. (Ran it for season 1 races, and the FGTC exhibition race last night).

 

[LVracerGT]

It's gonna be expensive, but you could do a chassis and engine rebuild.

 

[SUfan21]

If you guys are interested, you guys should check out my Course Maker Toscana Creation: Reno International Speedway. Its in my course list.

 

[LVracerGT]

Just had a thought about the host, whoever it is, I think we should run race quality on "very high". With how precise and close we will be racing in these cars I think it's a must. Especially if we will be side by side on ovals.

 

[cgr-10]

I'll probably host just so things aren't so complicated like last time. I'll consider it but mics would probably have to be disabled.

 

[DrifterJoe]

I've previously done a Le Mans endurance race with room quality on low (with rain + day and night), with no connection issues at all. All the cars were still moving smoothly.

EDIT: I wasn't the host.

 

[cgr-10]

If the WSGTC can run on normal quality I think we probably can aswell.

 

[berty1979]

Sorry to cut in guys but the CRCL looks like an IZOD/FGTC collaboration so I thought I would offer the last remaining spot on here.

Check out the Classic Car Racing League guys, we got one spot left. 👍

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=233379

 

[cgr-10]

There's going to be a few changes to the teams it seems, Lotus seem to be moving about and i've just heard the news that Newman/Haas are shutting up shop. Quite sad actually, they've been in IndyCar since CART.

 

[LVracerGT]

Yep, I sent them my resume and was hoping to hear back from them.

 

[Cowboys965]

There's going to be a few changes to the teams it seems, Lotus seem to be moving about and i've just heard the news that Newman/Haas are shutting up shop. Quite sad actually, they've been in IndyCar since CART.

I think I read on the IndyCar website that was just for the 2012 season so far

 

[Cowboys965]

There's going to be a few changes to the teams it seems, Lotus seem to be moving about and i've just heard the news that Newman/Haas are shutting up shop. Quite sad actually, they've been in IndyCar since CART.

I think I read on the IndyCar website that it's only for the 2012 season so far.

And yes, I am still around, and schedule changes?

 

[cgr-10]

The scheduled tracks are already on the OP

 

[Cowboys965]

I mean TIME. DATE. DAY.

 

[cgr-10]

Also. On. The. Op.

 

[cgr-10]

Once my laptop is back from repair i'll be straight to work on the new thread material. Hoping for it to be up by the end of next week 👍

 

[AMS97F1]

Hmm, id be up for this depending on what day/time it is. I cant do Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday. And it is FGT's right? What aids are allowed?

 

[cgr-10]

It's looking like a Friday. ASM, TCS @1, ABS @1, DL allowed.

I may have to revise the time slightly, I know it caters to our US friends better but I really can't be bothered staying up till 1:30am every Friday night, especially after a week at school.

 

[AMS97F1]

OK can i join please? What colour do i have to be? I have a white one, a blue and white one, a red one and a Black and Yellow one.ordr of preference is White one, Red, blue one then the Black and Yellow one.

@TomMcD, Ok fair enough, when you do the main thread, sign me up with a fully White car please.

 

[cgr-10]

This isnt' a sign up thread, it's for discussion. The main thread is going to be up soon.

 

[berty1979]

Hey guys, we are looking for a 1 brit and 3 other nationalities for the UK vs The World one off event on Wednesday this week. It starts at 9pm GMT and any of the indyboys are eligible to apply 👍
It should be 9-2230 and consists of 5 events and a final.
Events
Icy Kart space (dirty)
Nascar (dirty)
Cat and mouse at Nurburgring
x1 reverse race
Rally event at Eiger.
FINAL- Fugitive at Nurburgring

👍

 

[smuffyatfcp]

Hey guys, we are looking for a 1 brit and 3 other nationalities for the UK vs The World one off event on Wednesday this week. It starts at 9pm GMT and any of the indyboys are eligible to apply 👍
It should be 9-2230 and consists of 5 events and a final.
Events
Icy Kart space (dirty)
Nascar (dirty)
Cat and mouse at Nurburgring
x1 reverse race
Rally event at Eiger.
FINAL- Fugitive at Nurburgring

👍

As icy do you mean on ice or at kart world? Is there prizes?

 

[berty1979]

Post on my FGTC thread because it will annoy the indy troops. I guess there could be a prize.

Anyway back to the new season gents...... (sorry)

 

[cgr-10]

Won't be able to make it unfortunately mate 👎 Apparently my laptop will be back before the end of the week, and as I finish Friday I can devote all my attention to creating the new thread 👍

Couple of things i'm worried about. Haven't heard from Knelly or LV in about a month and i'm still unsure about this start time. I'm considering shifting it forward an hour, 12 to 11.

 

[Cowboys965]

Hey guys, we are looking for a 1 brit and 3 other nationalities for the UK vs The World one off event on Wednesday this week. It starts at 9pm GMT and any of the indyboys are eligible to apply 👍
It should be 9-2230 and consists of 5 events and a final.
Events
Icy Kart space (dirty)
Nascar (dirty)
Cat and mouse at Nurburgring
x1 reverse race
Rally event at Eiger.
FINAL- Fugitive at Nurburgring

👍

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Cowboys965