Once again America is under threat from our friends across the pond. Not from dictators and their Armies, but from their automobile makers.Tuners chose the EU cars to take on American Muscle and our Famed Northern California Track in Laguna Seca.Makers from Zonda, Opel, Audi, BMW, Lotus,Lamborghini, Caterham and yes Land Rover; have sent their machines to tuners around the world to see if the can take on the famous name of of the "Dry Lake's" history. Does the record from the famed Viper SRT10 ARC of 1.33.915 stand up or has one of the test drivers chosen, blown it it of the water? time will tell, stand by race fans.
(Edit: Land Rover has pulled it's entry because it's Ginger!)
I am using a DS3 ABS 1 and driving line, everything else off. in initial testing I did use TC1 as to learn cars limits, but then turned them off for my hot laps. Hot laps consisted of 10 laps. Again thank to the tuners for some very great tunes........
In no special order: (if I don't have you listed please send FR to Indy_Racerfan)
(*hosted by Onboy, **Hosted byASCR421,***hosted by Tris_73)
Zero_speed: Lotus Evora:
1:29.982 The very first car I tested and It came a long way since then. This car was fast light and loose with more grip than I thought It'd have. After I finally figured out breaking pressure and how deep I could take it, the balance became so much better and times fell as well. Zero thanks this was a great ride.
Shmogt: Lamborghini Mirua:
1:32.818 Very interesting choice to pull a classic out of the garage. Saw a small decrease in time over the whole run(.02x/lap). The thin tire issue came into play with this car, had to tip-toe thru the corners and jumping on the gas. I Know I left some on table, under better drivers hand this could easily do a low :31.xxx. Shmogt I added this tune to my Mirua! Thanks for the chance to drive this little treat.
Cykosis:* Caterham Seven Fireblade:
1:33.464 Thanks to On_Boy for hosting this car. WHAT A RIDE. This little Bloke was a real treat to throw around the Corkscrew and the whole track for that matter. Start her up jump on the throttle and go, lite to no breaking, feather thru the corners and jump back on the gas. wish I was sitting in the seat WOW!!! Thanks this was a fun one for me.
Madmyk: Pagani Zonda C12:
1:29.319 Again had to adjust my driving style/line with this Italian beast. It Broke and turned as did it's sister car from Gf with the Audi's. had to keep reminding self to be gentle with the throttle, or the rear would snap you in half and get you in some nasty angles going/coming out of the corners(one of the initial test runs her arse came first through the corkscrew). Madmyk this was such a fun ride and loved your color choice as well
AssassinTuner:** BMW M3 ‘03:
1:28.812 Thanks to ACSR421 for hosting this tune. The first of the sub 1:29.xxx laps I pulled and the sound of a Bavarian Dragon. My god this was sweet. I was going to steal Mazda's tag line for this, but i digress. rode on rails. And I feel my trusty DS3 let me down with this car. Assassin thank you,thank you I took your tune and changed the toe to suit my style on my M3.Again sweet sweet ride.
CSLACR: BMW M3 CSL ‘03:
1:28.959 Did you tune this just for me?(inserts Tag Line)Zoom Zoom..A true Dream drive. Best lap fell on lap 7 and I was shacking the stars lined up and everything slowed down saw my next apex a turn or two earlier(wish I would have saved the replay)and well that's all.Thank You
Dylanslo: Audi R8 4.2 ‘07:
1.29.650 The "red robin" rolled out and straight onto rails, and I enjoyed breaking late and jumping on the gas early. Feather the throttle and bang she was right through the 'screw and rainey was in the RV mirror heading for turn 11. for some reason beyond me the R8's didn't like Andretti like the others. but this was a joy to drive.Thanks Dylan for letting me in this R8
Posted wrong time of 28.xxx I deeply apologize for this FUBAR
GfxJG: Pagani Zonda C12 ‘00:
1:29.094 I did this tune no true justice and left far to much on the table as well. It shifted like a formula car, had breaks like a GT racer and balanced like a rocket. if in better hands than mine(reason #1500 why I want a wheel) or I was 15-20 years younger, this I feel could do a .27.xxx. Gf thanks this was a treat, wish I could have done better Again THANK YOU
KrenKme: Opel Speedster Turbo:
1:31.440 I thought I had come to grips with this one after initial runs, had to really concentrate on my line with this as well as throttle control or it's backside would come around. It was a blast going thru the corkscrew and I had my hand full under breaking in here as well as Andretti and it lost all it's grip took me time to finally break early and let it roll thru before lightly getting it back up to speed. Krenkme Thank You, while I enjoyed this it was a handful.
Praiano63: Audi R8 4.2 ‘07:
1:29.877 Rode on rails turned like no other(except it's sisters), took some time for me to find a line that worked. then I got the .29.8xx after running three plus seconds slower. It has a lot more in it and Andretti was my undoing(make or break)..One of my personal favorites. Thanks praiano this was such nice ride.
Slayer1002: BMW M3 CSL:
1:29.065I had my hands full in turns 4 and 5 with this BEEMER. Tap, turn, roll a true joy.
but felt like I left to much on the track. and let down a very nice ride.. Slayer thanks this was a true blast.
XDesperado67: Audi Pike Peak:
1:31.204 Say Hello to my Little friend...err,um. well you brought the biggest gun for sure(a tank
).While I was very disappointed to see Land Rover pulled it's entry from you
this was so much fun, Had some issues breaking into the Corkscrew but my god this was quick. XDesperado thank you for thinking way outside the box with this wicked wicked SUV.
Jackthalad: Audi R8 4.2:
1.28.981 Man where did this come from, like it's sisters this stealthy R8 hated Andretti, looked more like Tanner Faust drifting in this corner and left way to much time here that couldn't get back with turn 3 up next(Hate this corner) but thought I got some of it back thru the CS and Rainey, but it wasn't what I thought. Thanks so much for this R8 tune, I had a blast in this car.
Temetias: Opel speedster Turbo:
1:33.797 This Fraulein would not be tamed, a twitchy dame that need to be coddled rather than letting her hair down, it took all of my DS3 skill to keep her going the right direction(she may be a tramp) she had me going the wrong way so many times. but was one of the funnest trip I've been this Grun beauty will take alot but in the a trip well worth it.Thank so much what RUSH.
BigBerry: Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74
1:30.634I gave this childhood fantasy no justice at Laguna maybe on a little longer track, but I failed. The tail kept stepping out thru all the corners and to get her back on line was way out of my hands.BB thanks so much for this ride.
ACSR421: Audi TT Coupe'09:
1:28.305 It took me all ten laps to get this time, was having big lag issues with the triggers on my DS3. was running .29.3's-30.0's and was content until lap eight when a .29.044 and I buckled down and pulled a rabbit out of my arse. Was another of the tunes for me engine breaking was key when rolling through the corners, then jumped all over the throttle and got thrown back in the seat(lots of torque) from this little mango monster.Thank You ACSR my TT now has this tune .
-raVer- :*** BMW M5:
1.:28.862thanks to tris_73 for hosting this tune.Right out of the box I was thrilled with this,and again under a better drivers hand this time would be quicker. I was blown away it stuck it rolled and it took off. Thanks, just Thanks
dr_slump: BMW M3 coupe '07:
1:29.159 The Doc is in! Slick as snot on a hogs belly, this dog came to hunt and did it well. Had to adjust my favorite line to get this to turn like the Audi's and when I had it down this stayed right on line.DOC Thanks for a sweet tune.
Mafia_boy: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4:
1:29.826 I Gave it all I could Captain,she's got no more..This bull came neutered out of the box, it still had horns. and was bucking me in turns 5 and 10. and it's empty backside was in motion.Thanks Mafia for this sweet White Rabbit.
A HUGE THANKS to Dylan and RVR For the SHOOTOUT/U]
I couldn't come to a clear Drivers Choice Award. I loved them all. But I have to go with CSLACR's M3 CSL
You all deserve to win I can't thank you enough for letting me into your little world,and hope I may be allowed to do this again.
AGAIN THANK YOU TUNERS!!!!!!
that, or he's still an active tuner, but more focused on the black art of drag tuning.
....oh and on a side note would one "30 pointer" equal 199 bucks?...just askin'
. Hope you have fun:tup:
