Lemons to Le Mans Season 3 Tuesday Series: Final Race, Tuesday 11 October 2011
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- chuyler1
A few tips for those that can't put down a 1:54 or better...
Turn 2 (the first major left) is a double apex. You don't have to hit the first one, but hitting the 2nd one is critical to gaining speed. Don't miss that first one if you've got someone on your tail...if they steal that apex they'll block you from getting the 2nd apex by the time you get your car pointed in the right direction.
Turn 3 I usually apex mid-corner with two wheels in the dirt. If you apex early you'll run out of track on exit and will have to lift.
Turn 4 can be taken without braking. Lift off the throttle early to get a little front bite and then get back on the gas as soon as you see the exit.
Turn 5 is an early apex but don't fight hard for it. You will have plenty of track on exit if you can't get to the bottom of the track. Momentum is key because the next section is uphill.
Turn 6 is safest if you brake early and turn in very early. Inside wheels into the dirt and slingshot up the hill.
The corkscrew is best to brake early, before you reach the first marker, and turn in early to protect your position. Ease into throttle on exit and stay to the outside to avoid bottoming out the suspension.
Rainey curve is all about throttle modulation. Lift off and most RWD cars will oversteer. Get back on the throttle to plant the rear end. You shouldn't have to brake.
The final turn is critical for momentum down the straight. You can sacrifice a little on entry to get a better exit speed. Just remember, slow in, fast out!
Turn 2 (the first major left) is a double apex. You don't have to hit the first one, but hitting the 2nd one is critical to gaining speed. Don't miss that first one if you've got someone on your tail...if they steal that apex they'll block you from getting the 2nd apex by the time you get your car pointed in the right direction.
Turn 3 I usually apex mid-corner with two wheels in the dirt. If you apex early you'll run out of track on exit and will have to lift.
Turn 4 can be taken without braking. Lift off the throttle early to get a little front bite and then get back on the gas as soon as you see the exit.
Turn 5 is an early apex but don't fight hard for it. You will have plenty of track on exit if you can't get to the bottom of the track. Momentum is key because the next section is uphill.
Turn 6 is safest if you brake early and turn in very early. Inside wheels into the dirt and slingshot up the hill.
The corkscrew is best to brake early, before you reach the first marker, and turn in early to protect your position. Ease into throttle on exit and stay to the outside to avoid bottoming out the suspension.
Rainey curve is all about throttle modulation. Lift off and most RWD cars will oversteer. Get back on the throttle to plant the rear end. You shouldn't have to brake.
The final turn is critical for momentum down the straight. You can sacrifice a little on entry to get a better exit speed. Just remember, slow in, fast out!
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Bogity bogity. We may have ourselves a race. There are some that may not be able to say they can't make it. We will cross that bridge later.
I am only getting 1:59s online. But I know I'm going slow. I'm trying hard not to crash. I can't seem to go faster without pushing too hard. Last night, I practiced on a dirt track. That helped a little. I need a lot more of that.
I am only getting 1:59s online. But I know I'm going slow. I'm trying hard not to crash. I can't seem to go faster without pushing too hard. Last night, I practiced on a dirt track. That helped a little. I need a lot more of that.
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- GeezerG123
How many laps tonight?
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I meant to double check lap times with Huyler. I guess we are doing 30.
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- gjbaldwin60
I'm out... Ps3 just YLOD'd again... I think it is time for a new one...
Sorry leadbedr, I had you sitting in 3rd in qualifying!
Off to pull the pos apart again...
Sorry leadbedr, I had you sitting in 3rd in qualifying!
Off to pull the pos apart again...
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Sorry, we didn't see the forum post.
I've updated the leaderboard (link in the first post). If your car is yellow, then share it. If you do not, you will not be able to start next week.
As to this race, I'm excited. I didn't wreck and didn't have to pit. I only had two "episodes" where I lost control or went into the grass. That was awesome.
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- sl3ightaru
I shouldn't have pit. I would've been right up with you if I stayed out. The S15 is extremely stable and doesn't seem to care what kind of tire wear it has. It tends to understeer a little on turn in and transition to slight oversteer at apex. With a bit more power I think the gear ratios will work well also.
I need to apologize to Hellraiser for grossly misjudging the braking into turn one and running into the back of him. I really hope he didn't suffer any damage. Other than that it was brilliant. Hard racing with absolutely nothing for me to be mad about. We pushed each other right over to the wall leading up to the corkscrew and on the start/finish straight multiple times. Entering turn 6 side by side was a blast also. I'm stoked for this season.
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Great hard racin there sleight!!! btw i didnt recieve any damage so dont worry just pushed me up track. i coulda had 2nd or 3rd but drove too hard on my tires but i bought the equipment to help that for next week look forward to racin fuji. btw does anyybody have any laptimes to compare to bc that would be great!
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- diabolicwyvern
Just ran 10 laps on Fuji and hit consistent 2:10-11. I imagine the top times will be closer to 2:06-7 though as I'm still at 385PP 
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- Durandal7
Just ran 10 laps on Fuji and hit consistent 2:10-11. I imagine the top times will be closer to 2:06-7 though as I'm still at 385PP
Yeah, if I dumped all my money into 1 part, I'll be at over 430PP, haven't tested all parts yet though.
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