Monthly TT challenge: PS4/XB1/ PC: Mazda 787b @ Highlands

[pretend racer]

I finally managed to complete a few laps and since I was aiming for a 2:30ish time I actually got it.

2:30.644
Stock setup PS4 t500

I'm gonna have a go with the setup that was suggested by @carracerptp and see if I can better my time.

 

[carracerptp]

I can make/post videos now so this is my best lap so far, sorry about the camera jumping around, I was looking at my ghost.

 

[ALB123]

I can make/post videos now so this is my best lap so far, sorry about the camera jumping around, I was looking at my ghost.

Very nice driving. One thing that scares me about that car is how I sometimes forget I'm on a right-wheel driving car. I'm watching your video on pins & needles like, "oooooh!! Don't hit....ooooh he's gonna clip the rail!!!" but you never did. You held that line very nicely.

Something I never thought of until just now. This circuit must be very boring for people with controllers. No ffb while ripping around Sopraelevata (North & South). I've taken some very forceful hits from hitting a couple of bumps at just the right (wrong?!) angle. Scares the crap out of you...

 

[Harry6784]

Just realized this track is more about oval racing techniques than trying to hit every apex

 

[pretend racer]

Slight improvement today; 2:29.417

 

[PzR Slim]

A 25 is just ridiculous, well done, great laps. Managed a 2:29.386

 

[Football67611]

Still need to practice more! Good fun.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

I'm such a bad driver. I did a total of 9 laps and only on one lap did I not crash.

 

[Sureboss]

First attempt:

Plenty of time, I feel pretty bad out of second lesmos and not really consistent at braking for parabolica.

The banking is most fun!

Edit: I grabbed the tune so kindly posted by @carracerptp

The gearing feels better, also felt I got a better drive out of lesmos 2 and parabolica. Parabolica is "the" corner on this track, the bankings and run down to turn 1 is flat, you carry so much speed.

It's a pretty frustrating combo, as there's 3 braking zones in a 150 seconds of driving, if you mess one up...

 

[mister dog]

OP updated.

 

[35mm]

OP updated.

Nice. 👍

Also, it seems that you overlooked @Sureboss's edit in his latest post, with the updated 2:29.xxx time.

 

[mister dog]

Nice. 👍


Also, it seems that you overlooked @Sureboss's edit in his latest post, with the updated 2:29.xxx time.

Cheers, I updated the standings (and put a subtle little banner to spice it up lol).

 

[35mm]

I'll kick things off with my usual 10-lap try at it, from last night.

Video here.

As you can see, there's plenty of room for improvements - even for me - especially in the first half of the track.

 

[mister dog]

@35mm That is already quite a good time, I had to do my best to get this on my first try:

 

[35mm]

@35mm That is already quite a good time, I had to do my best to get this on my first try:

It honestly didn't feel like it. 👍

 

[Will27]

Well my afternoon disappeared quickly.

Thought I'd have a go.

 

[mister dog]

Second run:

 

[GregTheStig]

First 20 lap session. Not sure I'll be able to top this one... 1.42:254

 

[mister dog]

Sorry for the delay in updating the OP

 

[Will27]

Attempt number... not sure I should say!

I think I'll go regain my sanity by driving something with ABS.
Video

 

[mister dog]

Nice one!

 

[pretend racer]

My best time so far is 1:43.524

 

[Gravitron]

Gave it about 20 laps tonight. It's still Feb in my timezone!

Running with the engine turned up to 108%, no damage, tire wear on, and a few clicks to the left on Final Drive.

 

[GregTheStig]

Oh yeah, I forgot about tweaking the engine limiter. Turns out the tune I downloaded and used for my time set it to 101%. Now I'm tempted to see what can be done with it at max... though not sure if I need that much stress in my life right now

 

[mister dog]

I'll keep it open till the weekend though (Also the Maserati one).

 

[mister dog]

OP updated for March

 

[mister dog]

Thought I'd post a reference time so people know what to aim for:

 

[FabAC]

Hi all, join for the first time this nice challenge

PC - 1:42:809 - Dualshock 4

 

[Accro2008]

I had a bit of free time to give it a go.
Great little combo, the car is very rewarding to drive fast around Magione.
1:39.690 PC - T300RS/TH8A

Too bad I had to stop on the fourth lap after a little accident, the poor thing couldn't handle my horrible driving :

I will try to do the next combos, it's great fun. 👍

 

[mister dog]

Nice work fellas 👍