Racers Reunited. It's over! RR GT6 is no more. Tuesday's will now be for GTS (Maybe PC2 some times)
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Re Amemiya FD3S RX7 👍
I find it a nice car to drive and control. I like the interior view too, all the mirrors work!
And it's already in Dusty's colour, so of course we'll all be as fast as him.
I might practice on SM's that way I'll be somewhere in between.
I find it a nice car to drive and control. I like the interior view too, all the mirrors work!
And it's already in Dusty's colour, so of course we'll all be as fast as him.
Perhaps to allow for your tyre grip idea you could "enforce" a pit stop window over those laps. It would help even it up a bit more, while still allowing for some strategy. There could be a tendency to try and stay on the one tyre type for longer otherwise.
I might practice on SM's that way I'll be somewhere in between.
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Ah, I see. Easy on the go faster peddle then.
@Zolon32 - Just double checking because the time change this weekend always causes confusion, it is 7pm GMT - UK time next week - that you are planing for?
That'll make it one hour earlier for us (it was 8pm BST). For those elsewhere it will of course be different.
I'll have to wash the dishes a bit quicker.
@Zolon32 - Just double checking because the time change this weekend always causes confusion, it is 7pm GMT - UK time next week - that you are planing for?
That'll make it one hour earlier for us (it was 8pm BST). For those elsewhere it will of course be different.
I'll have to wash the dishes a bit quicker.
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It's not quite like that Paul. In testing I found that a full tank lasts well into the second half of the tenth lap when using S/S, and got me to within a hundred yards or so of the finish line on the tenth lap when using S/H. I was going as hard as I could both times, and the tyres were still perfectly usable.
I seem to be about average when it comes to fuel and tyre use and so, a person could make their S/S last ten laps quite easily with a minimum of fuel saving, and do nine absolutely flat on the S/H, no issues. Alternatively, they might try to save a bit more fuel and make the S/S last for eleven laps; it's risky, but some might be able to do it, and S/S are significantly quicker than S/H, even when they're pretty clapped out.
Another alternative would be to drive flat out every inch of the way, doing nine laps on S/S and ten on S/H. For me this would mean running out of fuel about 200 yards short of the line.
It's tight, but not so tight that people have to make any great effort fuel wise, unless they want to go for an extreme strategy (and I think we both know someone who probably will).
Cheers, Zo.
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The rotary engine can be a thirsty beast. I haven't had chance to try a full stint so refueling decisions will probably be made on the fly. Should be interesting.
I've had a quick go with the tyre compounds and for me there was about 1.5 seconds between SH, SM and SS. So around 3 seconds overall with your selection. Wear will effect that though.
A question - if the fuel did run out for anyone very early, are you allowing a second top up stop? (Providing the tyres weren't swapped back again)
I like the interior view that much I think I'm going to use it in the race!
Triple Oval
Click on save to er, save. (I think you might need to be logged on to your PSN GT account)
I've been trying out a lot of CM tracks recently and all my current saved ones are pretty good - nice flowing ones with good designs. Give them all a try as well - if you want too.
Kangarabbit! and Castle Creek are a couple of favorites.
I'm thinking of upgrading my tablet soon so I can create my own - I used to love that in GT5. So watch out.
I've had a quick go with the tyre compounds and for me there was about 1.5 seconds between SH, SM and SS. So around 3 seconds overall with your selection. Wear will effect that though.
A question - if the fuel did run out for anyone very early, are you allowing a second top up stop? (Providing the tyres weren't swapped back again)
I like the interior view that much I think I'm going to use it in the race!
Here's another interesting track.
Triple Oval
Click on save to er, save. (I think you might need to be logged on to your PSN GT account)
I've been trying out a lot of CM tracks recently and all my current saved ones are pretty good - nice flowing ones with good designs. Give them all a try as well - if you want too.
Kangarabbit! and Castle Creek are a couple of favorites.
I'm thinking of upgrading my tablet soon so I can create my own - I used to love that in GT5. So watch out.
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I'm afraid not Paul. There are potential gains to be made in overall time by pushing the boundaries strategically, but if anyone does that it's a risky business. Overall race times can go up as well as down. I've put a few guidance notes on post 1, and people who don't have sufficient time to do much testing would be best taking those into account.
In summary, if anyone tries to do more than eleven laps on either of the compounds they will be in trouble. Doing more than ten on the S/H would be pointless because of the 'offset' (as they say in F1) between them and the S/S, so there are only three viable possibilities, and one of those is risky. I'm expecting everyone to go for a 10/9 split, with most using the S/S for the longer stint, that seems to be the quickest in my opinion.
I didn't really get into course creation in GT5, they were a bit hit and miss I thought. But there's much more latitude for creativity with the new system, and I expect some real belters to come out. Is there no limit to the number you can load up onto your own account though?
Cheers, Zo.
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I'm hoping to make it to the race tomorrow. If I do I will drive the
'ForzaVale'-edition of the Re Amemiya FD35 RX7, equipped with ten yellow spokes,
in hopes of him grabbing his tenth World Championship in two weeks time.
He needs all the support he can get after the fiasco at Sepang.
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You'll be missed fellas, but reality can get in the way sometimes. See you next time hopefully.
Quick word on the Kanga Track, (Paul 11 in the time trial) it is a cracking circuit. I'll soon be posting a vote as to whether we'll be racing on it in the coming weeks, so could our members please have a run on it and see how you feel.
Cheers Zo.
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Yeah larger wheels count as tuning. Normal sized but changed are OK.
I think it's has Jammy says gearing. Plus handling - less wheel flex and lower profile tyres.
The only things you can get away with is oil and (surprisingly) chassis reinforcement, although this doesn't always help. And it can't be removed - you probably already know that.
Oh, and a car wash is allowed. The extra polish apparently doesn't make you go any faster.
I think it's has Jammy says gearing. Plus handling - less wheel flex and lower profile tyres.
The only things you can get away with is oil and (surprisingly) chassis reinforcement, although this doesn't always help. And it can't be removed - you probably already know that.
Oh, and a car wash is allowed. The extra polish apparently doesn't make you go any faster.
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