PURE | JGTS - Going on strong and adapting in the face of change!

[BrosifDuder]

new room: 1472 6118 4130 9219 5598

Thanks for watching and verifying my quali run. I am very satisfied with my lap despite knowing that I left a tenth or two on the table with a small hiccup through the first Lesmo.



I was hoping that I would be able to outqualify Tony, seeing as his GT-R has 120KG of "rewards" weight, but after jumping into the car last night and turning my first laps at Monza in a GT500 I was only able to muster a 46.1. I was a even more disheartened after Welsh joined my lounge and quickly turned a 45.2 after only a handful of laps. I knew the GT-R was going to struggle here but seeing Tony and Dom's times (with ballast) I really thought that I would be more competitive with Monza's simplistic layout. I knew the limiting factor was the driver so I decided a 46.1-46.5 was the best I should hope for and to get on with my run.

I told Litchi I would be ready to make my run in five minutes, made some final tweaks to the gear ratios and went back on track for one final mock qualifying run. I usually never look at my splits when hot lapping because I tend to lose focus (plus the splits at Monza are both in important braking zones) so when I crossed the line on lap 3 of my mock run and saw 45.7 I did a double take and asked myself WTF? I did one more lap to see if it was a fluke but another 45.7 popped up as I crossed the line.

Now I know that a 45.7 isn't lightening fast, Tony would probably run mid 44s with his GT-R if it weren't so fat, but this is the first time I have participated in a Super GT series with most of my previous efforts focusing on "small bore" racing. It has been a challenge for me to learn the necessary throttle control to safely and consistently pilot one of these beasts as I am used to the "go" pedal simply being an on/off switch. That is why I am so elated with my 45.6 and that is why I love PURE JGTS. Now if I could only find more time to practice (and talent) I might be able to win a race.

 

[Dr_Watson]

GV27: It's a dual heat round. 31 and 9 laps.

I PM'ed Tim about it a few hours ago. I'm pretty sure the Indianapolis race has the same issue.

hmm... didn't get a PM but I took care of it.

 

[SG15]

tonight could any steward check my qualy lap?? hmm like 11:30-12 GMT+1

 

[Dr Dre]

Just posted a 1:45.794, hope I can pull it off in the Q. (Fingers crossed)

 

[Litchi]

tonight could any steward check my qualy lap?? hmm like 11:30-12 GMT+1

Sure

It's very easy to do the conversion of (h:mn) GMT+1 cause there's no conversion to do for me hahaha lol.
But the main hours that we use on GTPlanet are PST 0, EST 0 and GMT 0 (I use the both in WSGTC). So please, when you tell an hour, make sure to be in 0 time cause it's easier for all guys to understand.

In your case, it's 22.30 - 23.00 GMT.

It's a detail I know, but important for my eyes (and my mind)

Thanks

 

[SG15]

Sure

It's very easy to do the conversion of (h:mn) GMT+1 cause there's no conversion to do for me hahaha lol.
But the main hours that we use on GTPlanet are PST 0, EST 0 and GMT 0 (I use the both in WSGTC). So please, when you tell an hour, make sure to be in 0 time cause it's easier for all guys to understand.

In your case, it's 22.30 - 23.00 GMT.

Thanks

yeps, thx! hope to do the best lap of the week jajajaja

 

[CSLACR]

yeps, thx! hope to do the best lap of the week jajajaja

Me sah ja-ja binks?

 

[SG15]

Me sah ja-ja binks?

lol great movie, and soon again on cinema in his 3D version!!! i think february

 

[WiiFreak]

Just posting to let you guys know that I'm busy this weekend and thus cannot make Sunday's race. You all have a good race and hopefully I'll be able to come out next week 👍

 

[BrosifDuder]

lol great movie

Meh.

Just posting to let you guys know that I'm busy this weekend and thus cannot make Sunday's race. You all have a good race and hopefully I'll be able to come out next week 👍

Bummer, dude.

 

[Dr_Watson]

Meh.

I'd go all the way to uke:

 

[paulmac2k9]

I think you meant to do this TnJF . I agree though .

 

[GV27]

Too bad, Wii!

 

[PureGTMuzz]

Any chance of someone opening a room so I can qualy in the next hour please? I have to go away over the weekend, will take my PS3 with me so might be able to qualy later but right now would be great. I'll be back in time to race Monza no matter what.

 

[Dr_Watson]

I think you meant to do this TnJF . I agree though .

no that emoticon isn't actually spitting up chunks the way Episode 1 made me consider when I endured it during it's first day of theatrical release. I need one that's more severe.

 

[Litchi]

Practice/Quali room open: 1472 6118 3744 3754 6386

 

[PureGTMuzz]

Practice/Quali room open: 1472 6118 3744 3754 6386

will i just did Q with Dom. Thanks anyway.

 

[CSLACR]

Muzz - 1:48.693

 

[GV27]

I don't know what's wrong with me lately, but I messed up again my qualifying today. And this'll send me straight away to D2.

I had 46.0 on my first testing day, and when I go to qualifying, I mess up my first lap and on my second lap I get an astonishing (note the bitterness in my irony) 46.7.

Yep, I'm bitter, and angry, and mad.

 

[Litchi]

Gv27 - 1:46.734
sg15 - 1:47.958

 

[PureGTMuzz]

GV27 you were so laggy when I watched your Q. You had damage to one wheel on my screen from turn 1 on Q lap 1 so on my screen you did your two Q laps with damage.

 

[GV27]

Internet been stupid all week. Besides, my brother may have been using it to a full extent. He can be an ass when he's downloading stuff. Just another trouble to add to my already wonderful day. *sigh*

Thanks for the heads up, man. 👍

Off to sleep.

 

[BrosifDuder]

Thread has been kind of dead lately. Where is everyone?

 

[Denilson]

It's "dead" because all procedures and stuff are solid. Nothing to discuss I guess.

WiiFreak is the only one who can't race this week. Perhaps posimosh show, but I don't think so.

Other that that, I expect a full grid!

 

[paulmac2k9]

Dont hurt me Den .... ive been very busy testing the lastest WSGTC Gt300 specs, now I can start putting some practise for this .

 

[Litchi]

Dont hurt me Den .... ive been very busy testing the lastest WSGTC Gt300 specs, now I can start putting some practise for this .

Yea yea, and thanks cause you made your choice before the deadline, like most of people...but not like erveryone

 

[paulmac2k9]

Lol Litchi I had to be sure my top 3 were so close together when CSL suggested the 08 Sub bhp decrease so I needed to be 100% sure .

 

[Joshua1994]

Hoping to get some practice in later if anybodies around. Possibly quali too 👍

 

[OwensRacing]

Dont hurt me Den .... ive been very busy testing the lastest WSGTC Gt300 specs, now I can start putting some practise for this .

I got dollars the WSGTC Vets drop like flies after the second race. I hope I'm wrong, but usually right on the gut feeling.

Why?

The aggressive driving is gonna be ridiculous. I'd end up so mad and frustrated I'd have to find a kitten to kick. LOL j/k I don't do animal cruelty. Cursing usually works well. LoL



I'll be on later today. My youngest sons Birthday today. Lucky Boy got the day off from a snow day!!! Check they date too. So maybe it's true that if your birthday is on Friday the 13th it's your lucky day. LoL

Maybe let him pick out a couple lotto tickets for me later.

 

[paulmac2k9]

Well from what ive seen of the new GT300 guys they are pretty good and fast so im very much looking forward to it . Ofcourse some ive not raced yet but im optimistic (I know very un scottish, must be to due with us getting ever close to breaking away from the UK ).