Lotus GTPlanet Elise 111R Championship - Series Champion: Wiifreak

[plate88]

Anyone run any laps on Le Sarthe yet? Care to share times?

Gonna try to get some practice in late tonight after work. Never ran this long of race or a time change race for that matter online. It should be epic.👍

 

[Dr_Watson]

Anyone run any laps on Le Sarthe yet? Care to share times?

Gonna try to get some practice in late tonight after work. Never ran this long of race or a time change race for that matter online. It should be epic.👍

I really need to get a test & tune session in so I might be around later tonight.

 

[Wardez]

I was able to pull a 4:13.5xx in free run last Sunday on a pretty good lap. It's hard to gauge the full potential of a lap there since it's so long but I think 12s are definitely do-able.

I think the place with the most time to gain time would be the combination sweepers starting at the Porsche curves. I'll post my tune up later but I'm able to get a good bite through there keeping the car steady around 120 mph.

 

[dsgerbc]

I was able to pull a 1:13.5xx

P.S. I realize it should be a 4, just a slow day at work

 

[Dapper]

Edit:

TRON

You see that your ping is 3-5 times longer than others?
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3060
I thought this guy made sense, and no one argued with him.

Ping is to do with how fast a signal can get from your computer to another computer on the net and back.

A computer with a 10Mb Internet connection can theoretically receive and send data 10 times as fast as a computer with a 1Mb Internet connection, which means that web pages and file downloads will happen much faster.

But, "ping" is a measure of the amount of time it takes for a signal to hit another computer and bounce back. A 256K internet connection and a 4Mb internet connection will probably have similar ping times because a particular bit of information will have to travel the same distance to a server and back, regardless of bandwidth.

In simple terms, "ping" is a measurement of how long it takes for information to travel from your PC to a server and back and is mainly of interest to users like online gamers where the delay between hitting "fire" and fellow online players acknowledging said shot is important, as opposed to downloading files, where the rate of transfer is what's important.


KM.

 

[Dr_Watson]

yikes bro... I haven't seen a 150 ping since the dial-up days.

You see that your ping is 3-5 times longer than others?
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3060
I thought this guy made sense, and no one argued with him.

Yeah, his description is accurate. And if you're curious most gamers consider 120+ the line where things start to get intolerable.
Many many many hours of quake generated this personal scale:
0-14 = LAN ping hotness
15-39 = LPB Gold standard
40-79 = minor handicap
80-119 = noticeable delay
120-149 = start looking for another server
150-300 = 56K dial-up

As far as bandwidth goes as long as you aren't hosting a server 512 Kbps up and down is all you really need to game. The network traffic is usually a steady stream of small packets not big fat data transfers.

And actually that's where wifi usually causes issues because it adds latency. Especially with channel collisions, RF Noise (a microwave oven), or even another wireless client sharing the antenna (this is single antenna radio we're talking about so you've got half-duplex and only one talker at a time).

 

[BrosifDuder]

yikes bro... I haven't seen a 150 ping since the dial-up days.

Well it's a good thing that test was done from my office.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Anyone run any laps on Le Sarthe yet? Care to share times?

Gonna try to get some practice in late tonight after work. Never ran this long of race or a time change race for that matter online. It should be epic.👍

I want to say I had a 4:13.2 at one point but I likely cut a corner or two on that run. I got my times down to the 4:14 range and I'm content with that for now. Le Mans has never been a good track for me.

The night time is making me lose about half a second but it's not too bad. The exception is the entry to Tertre Rouge which is impossible to see except for a small strip of yellow.

 

[BrosifDuder]

I ran 13.1, 13.2, 13.0 and then killed my 12.9 at turn-in to Ford Chicane.

 

[DBUCKEYES]

I ran 13.1, 13.2, 13.0 and then killed my 12.9 at turn-in to Ford Chicane.

Well it looks like I won't be getting in the race this week either. Because I am not even close to those times. Don't know whats wrong I thought I was running pretty good. I know i'm not as fast as alot of you but not this much of a difference.

 

[DBUCKEYES]

Anyone run any laps on Le Sarthe yet? Care to share times?

Gonna try to get some practice in late tonight after work. Never ran this long of race or a time change race for that matter online. It should be epic.👍

Plate, i'll look you up tonight when I get home from work and do some laps if you like. Because by the looks of it I need a lot more practice.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I ran 13.1, 13.2, 13.0 and then killed my 12.9 at turn-in to Ford Chicane.

Sure, I can run that. I'll just cut right through Ford Chicane and that will get me in the 4:12 range easily.

I have my lounge open right now for practice. I'll be in there quite a while so anyone that needs some laps is welcome to drop by.

 

[BrosifDuder]

Sure, I can run that. I'll just cut right through Ford Chicane and that will get me in the 4:12 range easily.

I have my lounge open right now for practice. I'll be in there quite a while so anyone that needs some laps is welcome to drop by.

No, that would get you in the 4:10 range.

 

[Dr_Watson]

Interesting... This is on my WiFi:



I ran it on the cat5 upstairs and the only difference is the ping went down to 44 and the download went up to 22 Mbps.


oh btw: 1472-6118-3658-4755-4807

man I need a lot of seat time this week... haven't driven la sarthe in anger since gt4 and it shows.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

oh btw: 1472-6118-3658-4755-4807

I'll be there in a bit. I have Wardez in my lounge and we were doing some practice earlier.

...or if you're by yourself, feel free to drop in.

 

[Müle]

I'm about to get a practice room up if you're not in the lounge anymore.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I'm about to get a practice room up if you're not in the lounge anymore.

Go ahead. I'm taking a break but will join in for a bit.

 

[Müle]

Just realized I never even added you yet. We raced together a bit before. Guess I never got around to it.

That, and my list is full, and I keep on having to delete people.

1472-4710-9866-6905-8965

 

[Wardez]

Sorry I kind of bailed on you Outlaw. I guess that practice really took a lot out of me 'cause I lied down 'cause I'm still recovering from some dental work I got in the morning. I took my second Lortab of the day and I passed out! Woke up just in
time to have to run to work . So funny xD.

But guys I did a 4:11.9xx! I went wide in two spots 'cause of under steer. But we can definitely do 12s and 11s. Outlaw was gonna do a high 11 too but he went off a bit toward the end. It's amazing how motivating it is to push when someone's following close.

 

[Müle]

But we can definitely do 12s and 11s.

Yep, I've got work to do.

The last time I was really on the track is with the Integra. There is literally nothing comparable between the two.

 

[Alien96]

i think this is the track when the qualy isn't that relevant, the important thing is to keep in the draft n work with the players

 

[Wardez]

Qualifying highly's useless. It's all about treating the car ahead of you as an extension of yourself.

Yep, I've got work to do.

The last time I was really on the track is with the Integra. There is literally nothing comparable between the two.

Most crucial thing is to realize how much grip you really have going through the Porsche Curves. You can go through them at 128mph holding steady in the first one then the second one you barely have to just feather the throttle to get into the right line to take that one at around 125 or a bit lower. The important part is carrying all that speed cleanly through the exit of the Porsche Curves at the tight left hander leading to the last small straight.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Sorry I kind of bailed on you Outlaw. I guess that practice really took a lot out of me 'cause I lied down 'cause I'm still recovering from some dental work I got in the morning. I took my second Lortab of the day and I passed out! Woke up just in
time to have to run to work . So funny xD.

Don't worry about it. I've gone through a lot of dental work so I know where you're coming from. Funny, though, because I've had so many procedures and I still find a simple cleaning to be the most painful procedure.

But guys I did a 4:11.9xx! I went wide in two spots 'cause of under steer. But we can definitely do 12s and 11s. Outlaw was gonna do a high 11 too but he went off a bit toward the end. It's amazing how motivating it is to push when someone's following close.

As I recall, you went really wide exiting Dunlop and exiting Maison Blanche. Not sure exactly how much time was gained doing that but I know I've gone wide at Dunlop once and just that made made .4 seconds faster. My guess is that it will be extremely difficult to be clean and go lower than a 4:12.

i think this is the track when the qualy isn't that relevant, the important thing is to keep in the draft n work with the players

True. I don't know how long the pack will stay together before something bad happens. I'm guessing at around the point the headlights turn on.

Most crucial thing is to realize how much grip you really have going through the Porsche Curves. You can go through them at 128mph holding steady in the first one then the second one you barely have to just feather the throttle to get into the right line to take that one at around 125 or a bit lower. The important part is carrying all that speed cleanly through the exit of the Porsche Curves at the tight left hander leading to the last small straight.

Don't think I've been able to go higher than 124mph entering the Porsche curves. I have been able to go full speed through the left hander and I steer hard entering Maison Blanche to scrub off speed slowly while downshifting to 4th (I made it taller just for this section). I usually lift a little to properly shift the car's weight for the exit.

 

[plate88]

1472-4710-9866-6905-8965

ROOM CLOSED

I did a 12.3xx. Was on a 11.7xx lap then chunked it up in last sector. I did run one corner wide. The fast right hander before first long straight. My nighttime laps are a completely different story though. Need a lot more laps in the dark.

 

[paulmac2k9]

hmm i did a 4:12 but also ran wide at the fast right hander.... not sure if i just got lucky though lol

 

[Dr_Watson]

"the fast right hander" is Tertre Rouge (Tertre is pronounced "tet") btw...

Anyone want to give me some pointers for the Dunlop Chicane?


Oh, and this should help everyone understand the conversation over the last page.

edit: oh and has anyone tested if its faster to bump-draft or leap frog down the mulsanne?
when me and GrayFox were testing things it seemed like the sling-shot from the draft is better than the bump at such high speeds.

 

[BrosifDuder]

edit: oh and has anyone tested if its faster to bump-draft or leap frog down the mulsanne?
when me and GrayFox were testing things it seemed like the sling-shot from the draft is better than the bump at such high speeds.

I haven't tested it but I did see some impressive top speed numbers when getting a big run on someone. I think I will stick to bumpdrafting, however, as leap frogging seems like it increases the risk of crashing.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Anyone want to give me some pointers for the Dunlop Chicane?

On the right side of the track entering the Chicane, there are two perpendicular white lines. I'm using the first line as a reference point to start braking and the second line as a reference point to turn in. The entry for the left hander must be made very tight. Aim the car to get two wheels on the strip to the left. Exiting is tricky because the car will want to push very badly and you have to make a transition on the wheel from hard left to hard right. If you can go 90% throttle, that should give you enough bite to clear the exit without going wide. Again, getting two wheels on the strip this time on the right helps. Be very careful when the tires are old because the car will spin the inside wheel suddenly on exit.

edit: oh and has anyone tested if its faster to bump-draft or leap frog down the mulsanne?
when me and GrayFox were testing things it seemed like the sling-shot from the draft is better than the bump at such high speeds.

I've only done bump drafting with Brosif once but there was a point in the session when I was well behind him but just barely getting his draft after exiting Tertre Rouge. I was right at 180 mph before I had to brake and as I recall, I've forgotten to install the racing muffler at that time so I would had hit the limiter easily.

 

[plate88]

"the fast right hander" is Tertre Rouge (Tertre is pronounced "tet") btw...

Haha, thanks Watson. Never took the time to learn all the names of the turns.

We'll have to find out from Mule the rulings on a few of the turns I think. Theres a few where if you run wide it is a pretty substancial benefit. Especially the Tertre Rouge, thanks again Watson.Really can keep the speed up by going wide and it keeps on giving all the way down the straight. I would say I was probably a half to a full car width over the rumble strip on exit.

 

[Schadenfreude13]

"the fast right hander" is Tertre Rouge (Tertre is pronounced "tet") btw...

Anyone want to give me some pointers for the Dunlop Chicane?


Oh, and this should help everyone understand the conversation over the last page.

edit: oh and has anyone tested if its faster to bump-draft or leap frog down the mulsanne?
when me and GrayFox were testing things it seemed like the sling-shot from the draft is better than the bump at such high speeds.

I haven't tested it online, but in the seasonals I noticed the gain from the sling shot method was HUGE. So much so, in fact, I overshot Mulsanne a couple of times. Slamming into wall at 100+ MPH in your 458 Italia, even if it is virtual is still pretty nerve-wracking, let me tell you.