Nurburgring Race Series - Week 14 - BMW McLaren F1 GTR w/ Results

[OnlyMe]

Driven about 150 km so far. Still no clean lap.... If all else fails, I'll just turn on the aids on sunday, and hope I'll get a clean lap in...

 

[bbq0801]

ran 3 laps yesterday, 5'14.xxx T10, no setup changes at all. Dont really care much for the way the Mclaren handles (not stock anyway) but I hope to have some time sunday night to work on this. Im pretty much done with DTM and WRS for this week.

 

[goixoye]

I just wrapped an amazing session with the McLaren. Look what I pulled out of the hat.

T01=37.007
T02=1'04.146 (saw 1'03.877)
T03=1'27.869
T04=2'09.426
T05=2'40.557
T06=3'02.293
T07=3'43.543
T08=4'17.865
T09=4'35.156
T10=5'08.960👍

Here's my set-up:
7.0/7.0
80/80
3/4
4/5
3.0/1.5
0/-2
4/4
Brakes: 5/3 (thanks Dave)
Tranny: Auto 17, 6th 0.883, 210mph (thanks again Dave)
TCS=3, ASMs=6/6 (still ridin' with the training wheels on)

I whacked 4 seconds off my previous time so all-n-all I'm tickled with this lap. Right now it's lookin' pretty competitive (relative to where I usually place against the big boys). 452.3 miles. I think I'm done unless I want to try to reduce / eliminate the driving aids.


This little faux-pas was part of the lap.

 

[Dr_Watson]

Took a 2 hour break from my massive pile of homework today.
Gave the mclaren a quick run-thorugh.
Really fast car, but man... major pain in the rump to get a reliable setup, and even still... if the car gets a little bit out of line *wham* you're in a flat spin and goose is dead.

Only manged 2 or 3 clean laps, submitted my best one.
Splits:
T1 35.938
T2 1'02.665
T3 1'25.769
T4 2'06.165
T5 2'36.682
T6 2'57.749
T7 3'38.036
T8 4'12.097
T9 4'29.093
T10 5'02.633
.. top speed: 214 mph

hopefully next weekend I won't be so swamped and can give the '7' a proper running.

 

[VEXD]

Sorry chaps, i managed to do 200 miles in this car with no clean laps, and i havent been near it since, so no time from me this week.

Good luck to all of you.

Maybe i'll get chance to pop in next week sometime....

Maybe not.

👍

 

[Soyfu]

I can't do it either. Even with aids on I couldn't keep it on the track. The best T10 I saw was 5'23.xxx.

This much power is nerve-wracking. After I gave up on the F1 GTR, I had to bring in the Elan for a few slow laps to unwind.

 

[Appie]

hard car on a hard track

 

[goixoye]

I'm getting ready to leave work to meet a potential client. Unfortunately I won't be able to post results until later this evening. Sorry. This is the last week you folks will have to put up with this as Dave is taking over the results after this week.

Looks like everybody found this car to be a handful. If it's any consolation the Toyota 7 **SEEMS** to be a little friendlier. Although I'm still driving it with aids on (but reduced from my McLaren settings).

 

[goixoye]

Results Posted. Somehow my 1st (and probably only) podium this series is spoiled by the lack of contenders. If Kent and holl01 had submitted I'd have been easily relegated to 4th. VEXD would've pushed me to 5th. Oh well.

 

[Kent]

Dang y'all.

I was really looking forward to submitting and seeing what Holl01 would do as well.
Don't remember my exact time and it doesn't matter too much.
However, I had a ton of fun racing this combo back when I had the time.
I started a new job and bought a car this week, I was really busy and today was just like that (10 hour day). Just didn't have time to get online for long enough to remember submitting.

Sorry about that...
But hey, congrats to all four of you for geting this beast around the Ring. 👍
I say beast just like "G" because it really is a crazy car.
Super fast with amazing potential.
Getting around the Ring in this car and show you a whole new part of GT is hard to imagine without the help of OLR (since the game just doesn't promote this car ).

Any way,

Best luck to you all in next week's race. 👍

 

[goixoye]

I've got mixed emotions about this race. Happy to have a "silver" finish. Thrilled about my final time. But...with just one more session Dave probably would've pulled even or ahead. So it tempers the "victory" a bit.

Despite all that, it again seems to prove that my abilities are better suited to MR cars. I really loved the Lotus and the ASL. I started off hating the McLaren but once I resigned myself to using a little help (TCS/ASM) and getting some seat time I began to love this thing too. After I ran my amazing (by my standards) lap I made myself put the MacLaren away and began working with the Toyota 7. I expect any more time in the McLaren would've be fruitless and frustrating. I think I found the exact sweet spot where GT4 is the most fun (for me).

Now if I could always find that spot. So many times I've walked away (turned of the PS2) feeling like I could've / should've done better...and that's not a feeling I like. I need some kind of an indicator that would tell me where I stop trimming 10ths of seconds and begin trimming 100ths. I probably need to limit myself to a certain number of miles and driving sessions and then call it "good" before I become obsessive about things.

Aside from feeling like I nailed the lap I also feel like I nailed the setup. I feel like I've accomplished more when the set-up is my own too. More "ownership" I suppose. I did use part of Dave's set up (brakes and tranny) but the suspension was mine. I felt this way after the Lotus too.

After 2 sessions with the Toyota 7, I beginning to feel that way about that car too. Based on the recent experience I've got about 3 sessions and 300 - 400 miles to go (20 some laps???). But I feel like I'll hit the wall sooner than that with the 7. I **THINK** I'm almost done. But I should be posting this in the Week 15 thread. Anyway look out Dave. I **HOPE** to at least give you an eyeful in your rearview mirror.

 

[Dave_George]

I've got mixed emotions about this race. Happy to have a "silver" finish. Thrilled about my final time. But...with just one more session Dave probably would've pulled even or ahead. So it tempers the "victory" a bit.

Despite all that, it again seems to prove that my abilities are better suited to MR cars. I really loved the Lotus and the ASL. I started off hating the McLaren but once I resigned myself to using a little help (TCS/ASM) and getting some seat time I began to love this thing too. After I ran my amazing (by my standards) lap I made myself put the MacLaren away and began working with the Toyota 7. I expect any more time in the McLaren would've be fruitless and frustrating. I think I found the exact sweet spot where GT4 is the most fun (for me).

Now if I could always find that spot. So many times I've walked away (turned of the PS2) feeling like I could've / should've done better...and that's not a feeling I like. I need some kind of an indicator that would tell me where I stop trimming 10ths of seconds and begin trimming 100ths. I probably need to limit myself to a certain number of miles and driving sessions and then call it "good" before I become obsessive about things.

Aside from feeling like I nailed the lap I also feel like I nailed the setup. I feel like I've accomplished more when the set-up is my own too. More "ownership" I suppose. I did use part of Dave's set up (brakes and tranny) but the suspension was mine. I felt this way after the Lotus too.

After 2 sessions with the Toyota 7, I beginning to feel that way about that car too. Based on the recent experience I've got about 3 sessions and 300 - 400 miles to go (20 some laps???). But I feel like I'll hit the wall sooner than that with the 7. I **THINK** I'm almost done. But I should be posting this in the Week 15 thread. Anyway look out Dave. I **HOPE** to at least give you an eyeful in your rearview mirror.

Firstly i would like to say congrats to all four of us that managed to submit a clean lap:tup: The GTR was a handfull with all that power!

We know that these cars are not suited to the Nurbs character so even stringing together a clean lap deserves a pat on the back.

Ronny, do not feel that your time was "Tempered" because i might have pulled even mate! You put in a stunning lap and deservedly took 2nd place, im not sure i would have found those seconds you beat me by so well done

Onto week 15 and the Toyota, and time for me to switch on the TCS system i think......

regards

David

 

[goixoye]

I've really forgotten my manners a bit. As happy as I am with my lap Dr Watson spanked me by 7 seconds. An eternity at the 'Ring. I would not even be able to see you on the long strait following T10. I'm not even in your league. I am awe-struck by your driving ability. Congrats on your win Dr Watson.

 

[Dave_George]

I've really forgotten my manners a bit. As happy as I am with my lap Dr Watson spanked me by 7 seconds. An eternity at the 'Ring. I would not even be able to see you on the long strait following T10. I'm not even in your league. I am awe-struck by your driving ability. Congrats on your win Dr Watson.

Yes i am constantly amazed by what is actually possible with the cars we race each week. Is it just down to pure talent, or time spent involved in OLR or should these guys be racing for real!!??

Dont forget though Ronny 7 seconds on the Ring isnt that bad...considering the distance involved that is:tup:

regards

David

 

[Dr_Watson]

well... thanks for the compliment, but i'd really like to see what veilside or holl could do.
but really, big hand to anyone that was able to get a clean lap... car was an animal.

If i have time friday or so i'll put up my replay.... still crazy busy, i'm only like 75% done with a flash game that I need to hand in tommorrow. (sleep is going to be so good when i get to do it again)