Lemons to Le Mans Season 3 Tuesday Series: Final Race, Tuesday 11 October 2011
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chuyler1
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- chuyler1
The regular S15 is to high for 385 right? I haven't driven the Varietta yet but I did test the '93 S14. It was about a second off my fastest cars which isn't too bad. At 200kg lighter, it might build up better than the Varietta and help with corner speeds at tracks like Nurburgring and Suzuka.
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- dabneyd
- deadguy79
I had a blue one that I painted silver, and then the following ones were all silver.
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- Durandal7
The 4WS Celica is the car I would've run last season, if I had found out about this series in time, mainly because it's nearly identical to my first car.
However, I'm not going to run it this season, since from what I've learned following these threads, the inability to take a turbo is a problem, and you may want to avoid it for the same reason.
I've pretty much picked my tuesday car, I'm just not sure I want to reveal it since most of them refresh to just over 385 so other people may not have even considered it, and I don't want anyone to steal my idea, though I guess then I can't run it in practice on tuesday, hmm...
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- a_garris/Vol_Jbolaz
I do agree that the 350 and 370Zs are not very attractive. Over all, they look short and bloated. There was a Mustang/Camaro revival. I think there should be a Z car revival, too. It should go back to its E-type looks.
I agree that the Varietta doesn't look as good as the rest of the S15s because of the rear. They munched it up a bit when making allowances for the folding roof.
But I still think it looks fantastic. Then again, I've always liked women with hips. Salma Hayek is fanfreakingtastic. So is Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Paige.
And yes, the Varietta is probably the only S15 capable of a turbo under 385 because it is so heavy. The Queen's/Spec-S Silvias can't take a turbo.
I, too, could be wrong, but I thought the 4WS could take a turbo. I hadn't driven it, yet, so I'm sad to hear that it doesn't corner any better. That was what I was hoping, for.
Nissan has a wide selection of purples. If I stick with the Varietta, I'll probably paint mine one of those colors.
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So I'm looking at the S15 too...but holy ****...who isn't ? Maybe we should ban the varietta, just so everyone needs to look at something a little more original ? 
Oh, and I think the 350/370Zs are beautiful cars...I really like the short broad shoulder look to them. Definitely something I'd throw a nice wing on, and just cruise around..it's a premium tuner's car (as opposed to a civic or something).
Oh, and I think the 350/370Zs are beautiful cars...I really like the short broad shoulder look to them. Definitely something I'd throw a nice wing on, and just cruise around..it's a premium tuner's car (as opposed to a civic or something).
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Yeah. My understanding of the Silvia line is, the Varietta is based on the King's/Spec-R (or Aero R?). Those can take a turbo. The Queen's/Spec-S's can't.
Not sure why they can't. Not sure why PD did a lot of the silly things they did.
p.s. Seems my understanding is wrong. The Varietta was based on the Spec-S.
So I'm looking at the S15 too...but holy ****...who isn't ? Maybe we should ban the varietta, just so everyone needs to look at something a little more original ?
<dramatic>Nooooooo!</dramatic>
I like having found a stable FR. I was afraid I'd go around like Cujo. There may be some other stable FRs, though.
It would've been nice to come up with some sort of mechanic to limit the number of any one type of car. I guess we could've agreed to a lottery for picking order. I don't mind there being two of any one car, though.
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- dabneyd
- deadguy79
What about six of the same car?
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- sl3ightaru
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Not a fan of first come, first served. Particularly not this late in things.
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- sl3ightaru
How many people have submitted their car choice already?
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Honestly I'm not sure I see a problem with more than 2 people running the same car, at the very least it would be interesting to compare what they could all do with the same machine.
If we do get many of the same car(s), I would suggest they all choose different colors, but that shouldn't be much of a problem.
If we do get many of the same car(s), I would suggest they all choose different colors, but that shouldn't be much of a problem.
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I've gotten three official car selection PMs (and those people are still free to change their minds). But this conversation I think taints the FIFO results.
If there is a lot of complaints, then I'll use on of the online random number generators and set up a lottery.
Dibs on Midnight Purple x.
Guess we'd have to lottery that, too, if it gets to be a problem.
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Dibs on Midnight Purple x.
Guess we'd have to lottery that, too, if it gets to be a problem.
Nooooooooooo.
Damn.
The different MNPs are pretty discernible actually...
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Yes.
The other two picked Toyota MR variants. So yes, we have a week, yet, but so far is sounds like a two-make series.
I'm not really bothered by that, but if everyone else is, then we can pick a duplicate limit of two or three, and then I'll hold a quick lottery for car picking order.
p.s. I've posted a poll if everyone really wants to voice an opinion.
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- diabolicwyvern
Stop talking about the S15. Lets all just forget it exists (except me, cause I'm driving one) and move on 
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- diabolicwyvern
A gtplanet top tip, dont pick a Volvo 
@Garris- I could go back and read, but I'm lazy. What time for prac. tonight? Hopefully everyone is aware they will need to send you a PSN FR to get into your lounge. Or will it be...open lobby.
@Garris- I could go back and read, but I'm lazy. What time for prac. tonight? Hopefully everyone is aware they will need to send you a PSN FR to get into your lounge. Or will it be...open lobby.
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A gtplanet top tip, dont pick a Volvo
@Garris- I could go back and read, but I'm lazy. What time for prac. tonight? Hopefully everyone is aware they will need to send you a PSN FR to get into your lounge. Or will it be...open lobby.
Yes, do send me a friend request! The races will be in a private lounge.
Tonight, I should be online around 9:00 Eastern. Tonight won't be formal. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. We'll run little races, rotating through a couple of courses (GVE-R, Madrid, Laguna Seca, and possibly Fuji). It is just a chance to meet the new people, to see how we race (clean), and see how the cars are you considering are comparing to the rest of the field (seems I'm 3-4 seconds slower than everyone at GVE-R, but that is the point behind the parity device).
You don't have to pick a car tonight. You don't have to pick your car until one week from today.
And so far from the poll, it looks like people are okay with duplicates.
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Im not tons use the Silvia, but here's food for thought. We all know the silvia will be good. So if 5 people pick it... The 5th place will have a huge advantage the following week. I think a lot of people picking the same car will lead to a lot of sporadic sandbagging throughout each race. I will not be an ugly Silvia for either night. Power is important, but as I found out last season you still have to drive the car well and not wreck. I look forward to tonight. Doubt ill use my my selection, but we'll see. Should be a good night of testing. Hope lots show up
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