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[FordMKIVJ5]

I don't actually like Monza '80s by the way, feels like it'd just become a huge NASCAR style draft fest.

We should test GT Arena sometime.

I love Monza 80's, massive improvement over the modern one. It has way more flow to it (probably not best for these cars since you probably don't have to brake much).

 

[nascarfan1400]

80's Monza > 2014 Monza

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

I love Monza 80's, massive improvement over the modern one. It has way more flow to it (probably not best for these cars since you probably don't have to brake much).

You brake from 5th gear to 4th gear.... it's excellent because it provides for drafting. Even with the real slipstream strength, you can still make up a few tenths (4 or 5), which means that more emphasis is placed on running consistently than outright quickly.... It leads to the "draft-and-Chase" racing B spec is known for. This, as a direct result, can improve drivers, and their ability to make smart passes in order to stay in range of the other cars.

@nascarfan1400 and I figured that out today, while chasing Audi man. We were battling with each other without losing the leaders.


@ranhammerR34, welcome!

 

[nascarfan1400]

You brake from 5th gear to 4th gear.... it's excellent because it provides for drafting. Even with the real slipstream strength, you can still make up a few tenths (4 or 5), which means that more emphasis is placed on running consistently than outright quickly.... It leads to the "draft-and-Chase" racing B spec is known for. This, as a direct result, can improve drivers, and their ability to make smart passes in order to stay in range of the other cars.

@nascarfan1400 and I figured that out today, while chasing Audi man. We were battling with each other without losing the leaders.


@ranhammerR34, welcome!

Thanks for the bump drafting, I just could not get momentum going today... Lol

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Thanks for the bump drafting, I just could not get momentum going today... Lol

I had a weird start, I also wanted the benefits of the bump drafting. I recall a 4 second gap between us and Ettick - one which disappeared and became like a half-second gap to Audi man.

In the end, stuff like that happens naturally because these cars make the straightaways feel longer, and the corners shorter.

I 'd when I realized that both Lesmo corners are flat-out though...

 

[nascarfan1400]

I had a weird start, I also wanted the benefits of the bump drafting. I recall a 4 second gap between us and Ettick - one which disappeared and became like a half-second gap to Audi man.

In the end, stuff like that happens naturally because these cars make the straightaways feel longer, and the corners shorter.

I 'd when I realized that both Lesmo corners are flat-out though...

Same

 

[Ettick]

I was still figuring out the track in non-Lotus 97T's so I broke a tad too late...

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Same

I mean, I guess we're too well-adjusted to the 2014 Monza....

I was still figuring out the track in non-Lotus 97T's so I broke a tad too late...

Excuses.

 

[nascarfan1400]

I was still figuring out the track in non-Lotus 97T's so I broke a tad too late...

You fricking divebombed me on turn one... Had I not moved you'd've crashed us both.

YOU CANT WIN THE RACE IN TURN ONE!! But you can easily lose it.

 

[Ettick]

I was talking about when I went off, I felt like I broke too early in turn one

 

[nascarfan1400]

I was talking about when I went off, I felt like I broke too early in turn one

And I was talking about the first turn.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

And I was talking about the first turn.

That was @Wrcgamer, trying to pass me. notice how all of the positions except Ryan's were unchanged in turn one? I waited for you clowns.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Doesn't bump drafting involve contact? Is that acceptable?

 

[nascarfan1400]

Doesn't bump drafting involve contact? Is that acceptable?

Yes, minor contact is perfectly fine in these parts. Touring cars are going to get dented.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Doesn't bump drafting involve contact? Is that acceptable?

Contact without malicious intent is allowed in many RACE series.

For example: formula cars don't do bump drafting well. Touring cars, sure. I'd say it's just a thing of doing it correctly - brake before the braking zone, to ensure that you can show down before pushing the other guy into the corner, lift off of the throttle if the guy gets a little loose, start the bump draft with a small bump...

It's acceptable to use bump drafting if the other guy also approves of it. Ryan, nas, and I bump draft in ITCC's main series, too. It's just an extension of the "agreement..."

 

[nascarfan1400]

Contact without malicious intent is allowed in many RACE series.

For example: formula cars don't do bump drafting well. Touring cars, sure. I'd say it's just a thing of doing it correctly - brake before the braking zone, to ensure that you can show down before pushing the other guy into the corner, lift off of the throttle if the guy gets a little loose, start the bump draft with a small bump...

It's acceptable to use bump drafting if the other guy also approves of it. Ryan, nas, and I bump draft in ITCC's main series, too. It's just an extension of the "agreement..."

Indeed. I made someone very angry from bump drafting them without their consent a while back

 

[Downhill Dino]

I don't approve of bump drafting.

 

[nascarfan1400]

I don't approve of bump drafting.

Then we will keep our distance around your rear.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Bump drafting may only be performed between two or more consenting drivers. Don't push someone who doesn't want to be pushed.

Sorry for the awkward wording just be glad I didn't say "consenting adults"

 

[nascarfan1400]

Bump drafting may only be performed between two or more consenting drivers. Don't push someone who doesn't want to be pushed.

Sorry for the awkward wording just be glad I didn't say "consenting adults"

So with the adults consent I can stick it right in the rear?

 

[Downhill Dino]

Oh dear. I have my rights!

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

So with the adults consent I can stick it right in the rear?

Our have it stuck up yours... Again.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Our have it stuck up yours... Again.

I like it in the rear.

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

I'd only ever bump draft with somebody I was confident that they knew what they were doing and more importantly that I was confident in their connection.

Wouldn't be the first time I've been bump drafting only for the person to lag smash me to an almost standstill.

 

[nascarfan1400]

I'd only ever bump draft with somebody I was confident that they knew what they were doing and more importantly that I was confident in their connection.

Wouldn't be the first time I've been bump drafting only for the person to lag smash me to an almost standstill.

It's a wonder I have bump buddies

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

So, I'll be hosting a lobby around noon. Then, next week, we start going for points.

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

So, I'll be hosting a lobby around noon. Then, next week, we start going for points.

I won't make it again, got Grandparents visiting this afternoon.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Hey guys, I might be 15 minutes late. I'll do my best, but the headlight modification I was doing got sidetracked by my dad, who now insists my stereo is not functioning as intended, which I admit is my own fault.

Yes, I like dubstep.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Update: more like 30... Guy not at the audio shop.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Hey are you still racing? I slept waaaay in.